Crafts & Hobbies

Learn how to draw a lion or a tiger. See how easy it is to draw an elephant. There is a great selection of wild animals in this book, including more big cats, zebra. a giraffe, a white rhino and a magnificent stag. Amazing results can be achieved in no...

Learn basic crochet stitches with 9 easy projects. This book is great for preteens or anyone that want to learn how to crochet. A complete guide to everything a beginning crocheter needs to know with color photos that lead you step-by-step to make a...

Connecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman's creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional...

Complete with 18 genuine patterns from 1941, this vintage knitting handbook will allow you to recreate the authentic homemade styles of the 'Golden Age' of knitting! 70 facsimile pages from the classic Knitting for All have been included, and a new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486822808Author George ToufexisFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

A comprehensive manual on everything you need to know on how to sew clothes! The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes is a must-have resource filled with valuable insight on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, and more. Learn how to take a...

In Venetian glassmaking, slender rods of molten glass (canes) are shaped, then cut to reveal amazingly detailed patterns: flowers, geometric shapes, dancing colours. These slices are called millefiori, 'thousand flowers', because they form a carpet of...

Take your carving to the next level, as Master Woodcarver Nora Hall demonstrates the fundamentals of carving and how to properly handle the tools. She'll show you that to become a great woodcarver, all you need are the tools, good wood, and the desire to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789527278154Author Cute HuurFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Paul McNamaraPublisher Paul McNamaraWeight(grams) 268gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 6mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747659Author Ariella ChezarFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 964gDimensions(mm) 248mm *...

This fresh and fun introduction to watercolour teaches beginner artists to create their own botanical-inspired paintings. Start by learning how to select paper, paint and brushes and then dive into lessons and exercises on creating a palette, blending...

The Art of Gifting Naturally is a unique and contemporary guide to the joy of making gifts by hand. Inspired by the seasons, Angela Maynard showcases more than 25 inspiring projects that are easy to make and perfect to gift to friends and family.From...

'After seeing mediocre needlework books and knits and whatnot aimed at children come and go over the years, I'm really happy to see this particular book. It's a terrific information, reference, instructional, and project book. I like it a lot! I like it...

When the magnificent volume first appeared in 1966, it was celebrated for its extraordinary beauty. Now, more than thirty years since its first publication, it is made available once again. Illustrating one of the great art treasures of the world, The...

With 35 creative paper projects for kids to make, Origami for Kids is guaranteed to add a whole heap of fun to playtime. Stuck for something fun to do on a rainy day or worried about how to keep entertained on a long car journey? Don't panic, because...

The highly anticipated third installment of this popular set takes knitters on a brand-new and freshly exhilarating journey, filled with color and imagination: roaring tigers, cunning foxes, wide-eyed fawns, whirling flowers, and so much more! With Lumi...

During the course of aviation history, there have been very few aircraft that have achieved immediate success when entering front-line service. The arrival of the de Havilland Mosquito brought with it a degree of instant success that set it apart from a...

Crewelwork embroidery traditionally features bold striking designs, rich vivid colours and thick textured woollen thread, and these designs are certainly no different. Crewel Inspirations highlights the very best crewelwork has to offer in both design...

Alli Koch has mastered the art of turning simple doodles into beautifully designed floral illustrations. She shares her expertise in this book, a step-by-step guide that teaches everything you need to know about modern florals. You'll learn designs from...

Stickmaking is an age-old craft that is just as absorbing and rewarding today as ever. This beautifully illustrated book describes some of the customs and practices used in traditional stickmaking. It encourages beginners to get started with a simple...

Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486234892Author Paul N. HasluckFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Birds are much admired, revered and envied. They have featured in art for many thousands of years and our fascination with them continues. They do though pose a challenge to paint and are not always the most cooperative of models. By understanding...

Wood ID Handbook is a gift book for wood lovers - an indispensable and informative guide to over a hundred different kinds of wood. This compact directory explores the world's most valuable natural resource in detail. This new gift edition gives helpful...

Rowan Mini Knits: 15 Hand Knit Designs for Children Aged 3-12 15 popular Rowan designs scaled down to create perfectly proportioned outfits for boys and girls in beautiful, comfortable, wearable yarns. Projects Include: HoodiesStriped...

In The Illustrated World of Couture, Megan Hess brings to life fashion's most important and intriguing art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations. Hundreds of hours, many expert hands and unimaginable metres of fabric: couture is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486266831Author Boyd GrahamFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm)...

A comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre. The Ceramic Process is both a comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the...

This comprehensive book is aimed at all those railway modellers who wish to create a realistic model of a branch line. First of all it examines the origins, developments and future of branch lines in Britain and then provides useful insights into how to...

For today's in-demand figure artists - comic creators, animators, video game artists, concept designers, etc. - it is necessary to be able to quickly draw the human figure in a variety of action-packed poses. In Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators,...

Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839407055Author Monika CILMIFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm)...

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade.Featuring over 73 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a...

Everything you need to know to make stunning crochet socks!Step into Crochet is the most comprehensive guide to creating crocheted socks. Author Rohn Strong shares 19 patterns for cozy socks, along with a wide variety of techniques, in this must-have...

Unlike most flower-arrangement books, which rely on expensive and often nonseasonal flowers from florists, this book presents an alternative that is in line with the "back to nature" movement. This is the first volume to showcase how to be inspired by...

Florence Kennedy offers a unique, modern approach to flower arranging: breaking away from the stiff structure and formality of traditional floral displays, her floristry style is practical, accessible and achievable. In Flowers Every Day,...

Learn the basics every budding florist should know and fill your house with flowers! Rowan Blossom's debut book, Living with Flowers, is perfect for those who want to bring seasonal blooms into their home. Rowan Blossom is a Notting Hill-based...

Foundations of Drawing is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history, aesthetics, methods and materials of the drawing medium. Clearly defined demonstrations provide easy access to the practice of drawing as well as the history and...

To an outsider, working as a university professor might seem like a dream: summers off, a few hours of class each week, an exchange of ideas with brilliant colleagues, books and late afternoon lattes...Who wouldn't envy that life? But those in the...

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for...