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Did you remember your goggles?There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it...

'Vogue Knitting' presents Rosemary Drysdale's essential guide to one of the hottest trends in knitwear today - entrelac, a modular technique that results in striking basketwork designs of rows within rows and interlocking diamond patterns. Using only...

Conventional shaft loom weaving constricts the weaver into making only a single layer of fabric that is no wider than the loom. Increase your loom's capabilities with Doubleweave Revised & Expanded! In this comprehensive guide to doubleweave,...

Kaffe Fassett uses the colourful Venetian island of Burano to form the backdrop of another stunning collection of new quilt designs from the Kaffe Fassett Studio. In this 22nd installment of Kaffe Fassett's ever-popular series of patchwork and quilting...

For speed and production, but not necessarily quality, power tools are the norm in many amateur workshops. However, thanks to the maker movement, there is renewed interest among crafters and woodworkers in using traditional handtools. The personal...

From pamphlets and zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, "How to Make Books" will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you're a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist or a postcard...

Sewing is an extremely rewarding hobby. With so many different fabrics, embellishments and trimmings now available on the high street and online, it is easier than ever to create unique clothes and home furnishings. Now available in paperback,...

A compendium for the axe-wielding adventurer by one of the industry's leading tastemakers Buchanan-Smith's Axe Handbook is a trusted resource for anyone looking to reconnect with handcraft and wilderness. Beautifully designed and lavishly...

Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Whether you're looking for a suitable substitute yarn, trying to modify a pattern, or fixing a mistake, Margaret Radcliffe offers proven advice that will help you solve all of your...

Starting with just four of these stitches, Jane clearly demonstrates, with detailed step-by-step photographs, how to work up a complete project. Instructions show how to stretch and mount your first embroidery. Using further projects she helps you build...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839903434Author Lulu and BellFormat HardbackPage Count 102Imprint Lulu and BellPublisher Linzi LovelandWeight(grams) 367g

Includes a bonus poster of Theodore Gray's PERIODIC TABLE OF TOOLS!Tools is arguably Theodore Gray's most personal book yet. Hand tools and power tools have been a central part of his life for as long as he can remember. Using them, collecting them, and...

From Calvert Crary and Bruce Littlefield, The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers is a comprehensive, gorgeously visual guide that answers every question you've ever had (and a few you didn't know to ask!) about buying, caring for, and prolonging the lives of...

If you've always fancied taking up embroidery but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. Each technique...

'An obvious candidate to take to a desert island, along with Shakespeare and the Bible' Daily TelegraphDon't know your isosceles from your equilateral? Forgotten what actually happened in 1066? Any idea why the sky is blue? This bestselling bible of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912817009Author Lulu and BellFormat HardbackPage Count 102Imprint Lulu and BellPublisher Lulu and BellWeight(grams) 413gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 8mm

You love to crochet, but you're tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney's unique, flexible...

This long-awaited guide is a complete manual explaining the principles of natural dyeing! This comprehensive guide will help dyers to become more accomplished at their craft through an increased understanding of the process. Photos of more than 450...

In February of 2014, Ravelry gained its 4 millionth member. To celebrate, the site released statistical information about its users, and we learned that more than 30 thousand members have uploaded their own original patterns to Ravelry's database of...

This title includes gorgeous photos, clear illustrations & concise language make this the most complete couture-sewing course available. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer has opened the door to the exclusive realm of haute couture in her authoritative...

A handy guidebook that includes eighty ornamental and useful knots with easy-to-follow; with step-by-step illustrations.Reviews"The illustrations...are superior to those in many other knot books." --Library Journal Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925979527Author Sam FuryFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint SF Nonfiction BooksPublisher SF Nonfiction BooksWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682451397Author Christine McConnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 290Imprint Regan ArtsPublisher Regan ArtsWeight(grams) 803gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm *...

In this 21st installment of Kaffe Fassett's ever-popular series of patchwork and quilting books, Kaffe has chosen to show off his latest range of fabrics by revisiting many of his favorite medallion quilt blocks. Photographed on location at the...

Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing. You don't need much to make your first pot, just a piece of clay and an idea. At the same time, it's a craft one...

This is a ground breaking collection of 75 patterns using Brioche stitch. It is suitable for beginners. World-renowned brioche knitting expert Nancy Marchant takes this versatile stitch, which creates a luxurious, reversible ribbed fabric, to a new level...

Recent years have seen a decline in craft and creative education in schools and a shift from practical to theoretical learning models in higher education. Young people are leaving school with no idea that craft-based careers are even possible, and...

Try your hand at a beautiful, classic and modern style of writing! A basic, how-to book for beginners featuring 5 popular fonts or hands, Italic, Uncial, Foundational, Gothic, and Casual Pointed Pen, shown in step-by-step detail. The author, an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620339527Author Sarah WatsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press Inc

Wire jewelry has never been more popular--but you've never seen projects like this before! In Fine Art Wire Weaving, award-winning author Sarah Thompson shares her secrets to creating wire jewelry that's nothing short of spectacular. Using super-fine...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620336274Author Pattie GraverFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press Inc

Both a celebration of the craft and a sourcebook for practical information, Knitting Rules! is a collection of useful advice and emotional support for the avid knitter. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee unravels the mysteries of tangled yarn, confusing patterns,...

Whether you live on a small suburban lot or have a many acres in the country, this inspiring collection will empower you to increase your self-sufficiently and embrace a more independent lifestyle. A variety of authors share their specialized knowledge...

"The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook" is the most comprehensive, hip and creative guide to learning to sew clothes with style. With more than 430,000 members around the world, BurdaStyle is the largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, fashion designers...

Step-by-step quilting instructions and personal stories to inspire both seasoned pros and new quilters alike.America's quilter, Jenny Doan, has always believed that quilts are more than fabric and stitches. They become keepers of memories, milestones,...

Craft your own colorful paper goods and personalized stationary. With clear, step-by-step instructions, Helen Heibert covers all aspects of the papermaking process - from growing and harvesting plants for a malleable paper pulp to embellishment...

FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and exclusive master class programs taught by celebrated master...

100 Ideas, Crafts, and How-Tos for Gardeners"... packed with DIY ideas and ways to garden no matter how big or small your home or yard is." -Ask Away BlogA gardening book filled with DIY projects, wisdom, and joyAwakening the gardener in all of us...

Shawls are practical, versatile, and an ever-popular project among knitters. Noted designer Melissa Leapman has developed an innovative technique that promises hundreds of beautiful shawl design options in Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles!...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646045068Author Brandon NeiceFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 175g