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A one-stop practical guide on how to play and master the fascinating and rewarding game of bridge with expert advice throughout from Andrew Robson, the Times bridge correspondent, the world's most famous and successful player and teacher of bridge. ...

Break the rules--knit outside the lines!AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These non-traditional colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612435275Author Brandon NeiceFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 275g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784865051414Author Naomi KunoFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Nippan IPSPublisher Nippan IPS

A valuable, fully illustrated guide to the folded-paper arts, The Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques provides the reader with easy-to-follow instructions for creating their own paper sculptures. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced artists, all...

In Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw clothing. By connecting the underlying anatomy to clothing, as well as considering the body's posture and movement, you can learn...

The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips! Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create...

The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Bridge. When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international...

Create a collection of 23 stylish homewares with this modern guide to working with clay. Covering the oldest and most traditional ways to make pots, Handbuilt is a beginner's guide to hand building with clay - no pottery wheel required. This book will...

Strands of Joy features 20 versatile colourwork patterns for challenging and relaxing knitting, from Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna and Nordic knitting experts Laine.No hobby is more mindful than knitting. In strange times, one can be endlessly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936807383Author Ed RosenthalFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Quick American a division of Quick Trading Co ,U.S.Publisher Quick American a division...

Quilling may look complicated, but all the basic shapes are made using the same simple technique. In this book, you'll learn how to make a number of basic shapes, and how to combine these designs to create greeting cards, gift tags, ornaments, and other...

Create bold, modern and fun tapestry crochet designs with this unique crochet stitch dictionary! One of the most important tools in any crocheter's toolbox is a stitch dictionary - an essential reference packed with possibilities. The Hooktionary is...

Challenge yourself at home with word and number puzzles 200 brand new compelling and addictive word and number puzzles from The Times. Appearing daily in the newspaper, Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Doku and Crosswords. ...

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...

Improve your skills and techniques for drawing mammals! This small, portable book presents more than 500 drawings for 100 species of mammals, collected into categories of habitat land, water, and air. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella...

A comprehensive collection of stitch patterns from knitwear designer Wendy BernardStitch dictionaries are one of the most valuable references on a knitter's bookshelf, holding all the information needed to begin a project, hone your skills, and expand...

Edie Eckman's classic Q&A reference book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you...

Both a pattern book and a reference book, The Knitter's Handy Book Of Sweater Patterns has been created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912918706Author April MaddenFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Sona BooksPublisher Danann Media Publishing LimitedWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm)...

A new and up-to-date edition of the immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling needlework designer and author Betty Barnden. Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this essential...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800182509Author Sarah P. CorbettFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint UnboundPublisher Unbound

A richly illustrated book that breaks new ground in exploring the relationship between science and power at the French court of Versailles - published to accompany the exhibition at London's Science Museum.Between the 1660s and the beginning of the...

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...

Knitted cables, with their three-dimensional twists and turns, are a common element in lots of patterns - but most patterns don't include directions for executing them. Cable Left, Cable Right, by expert knitter Judith Durant, eliminates the mystery with...

Make, mend, and customise your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing.A sewing book for beginners that's actually helpful. It's love at first stitch!This highly photographic, easy-to-use guide to machine sewing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648581123Author Dave B StevensFormat PaperbackPage Count 266Imprint David StevensPublisher David StevensWeight(grams) 494g

An inspiring, practical and gorgeous guide to crafting the most realistic and artful paper flowers for arrangements, art, decor, wearables and more, from San Francisco botanical artist Tiffanie Turner. The Fine Art of Paper Flowers is an elevated art and...

A fact-packed fun book of holiday themed puzzles. Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of holiday themed puzzles. Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games,...

In Morpho: Fat and Skin Folds, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. The typical approach to teaching anatomy and the sketching of the human form most often focuses on the skeleton and...

Learn how to use an electric kiln to attain the natural earthy colors and spontaneous patterns of alternative firing methods. If you enjoy the adventure of alternative firing but have only an electric kiln, this is the guide for you. Learn how...

Why settle for the same old jams when you could try something deliciously different? Jams With a Twist will take your jam making to a whole new level. Liven things up with alcohol, essences, cordials, syrups, teas, spices, nuts, nibs and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781624650321Author Marcos Mateu-MestreFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio PressWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm)...

The most trusted on-the-go knitting reference of the past 20 years gets a thorough update, featuring the many advances made in knitting since its original publication. A companion to the completely updated and revised edition of Vogue Knitting: The...

With more than 800 knitting patterns-including 100 that are brand new-covering everything from knit and purl to colorwork, this is the most comprehensive knitting stitch dictionary ever published. A companion volume to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate...

'I enjoyed reading this more than the real dictionary. Turns out there's an actual name for that little piece with a handle on it and the medium-sized circle-y one!' HAMISH BLAKEWelcome to the most comprehensive A-Z of creative builds and insider tips...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781473327917Author C J MaynardFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Read Country BooksPublisher Read Country BooksWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

This treasure trove for the modern knitter presents 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns (ranging from basic to complex) and offers an enlightening guide on how cables are engineered and how knitters can design their own. Teacher, author and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781633227873Author Debra Kauffman YaunFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Walter Foster PublishingPublisher Walter Foster Publishing

This inspirational and practical book features the work of contemporary artists with clear step-by-step projects for anyone to try. It takes a look at materials, from translucent glass tiles and fabulous smalti to broken ceramics and mirrored glass, and...