Toymaking

From the authors of Needle Felting for Beginners, awarded BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021. Needle-felting is an easy and fun technique, requiring little in the way of expensive materials or equipment. Its accessibility means it's...

The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived - and it's her most fun yet! Packed with 20 colourful, inventive projects, it contains something for children of all ages. It contains a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing...

Discover a world of crocheted characters in this playful collection of amigurumi patterns. Meet Amity, dressed ready for any adventure, as well as a trio of sweet little cactus dolls, a busy bee, a shy Grapefruit girl and friends on Safari. Travel to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903458587Author Maricristin SealeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 245mm *...

Little Felted Dogs offers instructions to recreate a variety of breeds, including a bulldog, poodle, shiba inu, corgi, dachshund and many more. Each project includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams, making this book an accessible introduction to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781454711346Author Kerry LordFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Union Square & Co.Publisher Union Square & Co.Weight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 206mm *...

Introduce children to the craft of woodworking and watch their executive function skills thrive. The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowe's four-decade career in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486251127Author Carol FijanFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 190gDimensions(mm)...

Learn to sew beautiful toys and soft furnishings for children with this stunning collection of projects from the creator of the popular Tilda brand. World-renowned craft designer Tone Finnanger of Tilda brings her talents to soft toys and gifts for...

Create cute and realistic felted animals with this fun and easy-to-follow needle felting book.Nothing feels better than a cute, fuzzy animal you can hold in the palm of your hand. Adorable Felted Animals shows you how you can create more than 30...

Sew 18 cute and cuddly friends with stylish clothes and accessories to mix and match! Step into the world of Rose Minuscule and discover the colourful 'Rainbow Club Friends', including Robinson and Oscar the lions, Amelie the rabbit, Theo the bear and...

Crochet everything you need to make your very own mini farm! There are cute and quirky animals to make, including a friendly cow, a happy pony, a pig, a sheep and a naughty goat, plus a barn and fences, grass and food for the animals, a wheelbarrow,...

"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." -Library JournalIrresistible Felted Baby Animals shows you how to bring out the playfulness and...

The fair is coming to town in the form of these adorable sewn, stuffed toys by Melly & Me. Sew colourful fairground themed animal toys with this fun and fabulous collection by Australian designer Melly McNeice. This book brings you all the Fun of the...

This bumper volume is a compilation of Jean Nisbett's most popular books, The Complete Dolls' House Book and The Secrets of the Dolls' House Makers. It will be a delightful addition to the reference library of all dolls' house enthusiasts: it is a...

This title features 15 projects of different levels to knit from scratch. Projects all use DK yarn, which is durable and child-friendly. It features a colourful gallery showcasing the characters. Bring the magic of nursery rhymes alive with this lovely...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorAmigurumipatterns.net is a website that contains amigurumi patterns created by designers from all over the world. Joke Vermeiren started collecting patterns on...

This title features 20 clearly presented, easy-to-follow knitting patterns catering for a wide range of abilities. The projects are full of personality and will appeal to adults and children alike. It includes a vibrant gallery section displaying every...

Everyone can make softies with this simple three-step method. Sew any of seven animals, including a bear, elephant, or mouse! Customize with accessories to bring out their unique personalities.About the AuthorIsabelle Ewing has always had a lifelong love...

A celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts and more - all made using fat quarter cuts of fabric - the most popular way that sewers buy fabric. Continuing the series from 50 Fat Quarter Makes, this fun...

This book is targeted at enthusiasts, both those interested as a hobby and professionally. This book provides a complete guide to the design, sculpting and marketing of pop culture action figures, statues and collectibles. It begins by tracing the...

Bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii gives us mini knitted astronauts, planets, satellites, moon buggies, aliens and a whole host of astro-animals such as dogs, bunnies, elephants and giraffes. Knit your own fabulous cosmos with this delightful book! All the...

Do you remember your fond childhood memories? Those were the innocent days when technology was not a part of our lives yet, games were played outside and the world was not so polluted. Ordinary and classic toys were enough for kids to enjoy. This book...

Demonstrating some of the many different miniature making techniques used by miniaturists in the creation of 1:12 scale historically accurate representations of furniture, interiors, and fantasy pieces. Drawing from the author's extensive experience,...

Step into the vibrant world of Melly & Me to discover sewn softies that are utterly irresistible. Melly & Me present a fun and fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have you sewing adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915343390Author Katherine MarshFormat HardbackPage Count 136Imprint Sona BooksPublisher Danann Media Publishing Limited

Be prepared for forty fine-feathered friends to fly off your hook and put their feet up on your coffee table. Kerry Lord's Edward's Menagerie was a runaway success and now she's back with Birds. You'll be happy as a lark as your crochet your way...

Featuring a 64-page book, plus 250 sheets of origami paper, try these 15 origami models that are inspired by the elegant beauty of flowers and birds. Origami Flowers and Birds explores the best nature has to offer, with a 64-page instruction book...

Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Author Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15...

Wise owls, feisty fighting fish and delightful turtles are just a few of the 25 cute critters that knitters will enjoy constructing from this addictive collection. Using Epstein's fresh approach and simple step-by-step instructions, knitters make a...

Dolls' Houses have fascinated children and adults for centuries. This delightful book, revised and now presented in hardback with a new foreword by artist Rachel Whiteread, explores the astonishing skill and craftsmanship required to create these...

This book features 20 imaginative designs for classic wooden toys that walk, wiggle, waddle or whirl. It is a perennial favourite with woodworkers, these push-and-pull animals are timeless keepsakes. Detailed patterns, concise instructions and...

A unique collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas. Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward's Menagerie series and founder of TOFT yarns, has created...

This beautifully illustrated craft book explains how to make a range of fabric soft toys: from dolls and their clothes, glove puppets, teddy bears and cuddly animals, to smaller animals for a farm scene or wildlife park. Each project includes...

Playful: Toys and Crafts Made by Hand is a charming collection of 26 unique, modern projects for parents (and other adults) to make for young children as well as an exciting assortment of projects that kids preschool age and up can make alongside an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486400495Author Anders S. LundeFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Sew 12 cute and cuddly characters using this fun, colourful book. Choose from Pippa Puppy, Sally Seahorse and Patty Piglet to Miranda Mermaid and Peter Pirate - or make the whole set. Created in an adorable amigurumi style in a gorgeous range of...

Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals provides detailed instructions to create your own cute and cuddly collection of needle felted pets, barnyard buddies and mascots.These adorable furry figurines make beautiful gifts and accessories that you can carry...

Crochet with 16 amigurumi animal patterns and their accessories, including a dapper tiger, a masked fox, an adorable hedgehog, and more.About the AuthorEmilie Penou has been passionate about the arts of cross-stitch, crochet, and knitting from a very...

Twist, bend and shape pipe cleaners into 23 different dog breeds with Making Pipe Cleaner Pets. This book shows readers how to craft a realistic pipe cleaner likeness of their favourite pooch, using only a few colourful chenille stems and some...