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The Best in Show series is an outstanding success. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a collection of new patterns for farm animals. There is something here for everyone, with instructions for large farm favourites such as cows,...

Make cute animals using easy-to-follow crochet patterns, with the second volume in Lauren Espy's Animal Amigurumi Adventures series. In Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more...

Over 50 color photos, 80 patterns and mechanical drawings, with clear, concise, step-by-step instructions, reveal all the reader must know to successfully create twelve original whirligig projects made from wood and/or metal, including imaginative,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486481166Author Ted MentenFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm)...

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...

Create miniature versions of your favorite creatures!Realistic Origami Animals shows you how to create 32 exquisite paper animals designed by renowned origami master, Fumiaki Kawahata. This diverse collection features many unusual models that will bring...

Create all the pets you have ever wanted with these wonderful projects. Enjoy 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a delightful...

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...

Nicky Epstein presents an enchanting collection of fantasy and fairy tale costumes for the popular 18-inch dolls. The beloved author has created 22 imaginative patterns featuring favourite characters, including Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty,...

Make pompom versions of your favorite Pokemon! This book contains 32 patterns with photographs and instructions for pompom versions of popular Pokemon like Pikachu, Charmander, Snorlax and Bulbasaur. Gotta make 'em all!Book InformationISBN...

Make 48 different captivating flower pot characters, to celebrate any season with creative holiday decorations, party favors, and candy dishes.About the AuthorLinda Valentino is a teacher in New York and regularly crafts with 25 or more children. She...

Dim the lights, bring out your flashlight and quickly check underneath your bed: this new book will reveal the most adorable amigurumi monsters! Fourteen designers have released their inner Frankenhook. You'll see Solomon Sockeater munching on a pair of...

This exciting new book from Angie Scarr presents a voyage of discovery and inspiration for all miniaturists to delve into. Here, Angie shares the secrets of her amazingly intricate work in a variety of exciting materials and invites us to join in with...

A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lover in your life! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947243330Author Creative ColoringFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Creative ColoringPublisher Creative ColoringWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910407066Author Sayjai ThawornsupacharoenFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint K and J PublishingPublisher K and J PublishingWeight(grams)...

This beautiful book draws on Robert Race's extensive collection of traditional moving toys, looking at the ways the makers have achieved remarkable and varied results, often with very limited resources. Each chapter begins by looking at the mechanisms...

Make cute animals with easy-to-follow crochet patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 bestselling amigurumi book, gives you easy-to-follow patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed,...

Crochet the cutest, cuddliest, coziest creatures of the forest with this beginner-friendly guide to amigurumi animals from Sarah Zimmerman, bestselling author of Crochet Cute Critters and creator of Repeat Crafter Me. These 26 simple patterns will...

This new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants of yarn and quick to make, you'll be delighted with the results and so will your little...

From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907359774Author Margaret BloomFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 564gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 210mm...

Automata and mechanical toys delight children and adults alike with the beauty of their design and the excitement of their movement. This book explains how the mechanisms work and celebrates many leading makers. The book covers the history of automata...

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...

The curious black-face rag doll called Golliwogg has delighted children and been a commercial icon in England for more than a century. In the 1980s, its popularity spread to America with the Teddy Bear phenomenon and it has remained a cherished...

Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, shares the secrets of his success in this accessible 'how-to' guide to painting miniatures. He takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937564186Author Linda WrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Lindaloo EnterprisesPublisher Lindaloo EnterprisesWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm)...

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...

Creating Miniature Food for Dolls' Houses shows you how to bring mouth-watering delights to your dolls' house kitchen. With detailed, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this book explains the materials and methods used to begin creating miniature...

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...

Susan B. Anderson's fifth book--her most enchanting yet--turns the spotlight on "reversibles": knitted projects that are two toys in one. This collection of a dozen delightful toys features a dog in a doghouse, a chrysalis with a fluttery surprise...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780980092370Author Linda WrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 88Imprint Lindaloo EnterprisesPublisher Lindaloo EnterprisesWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937564995Author Linda WrightFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Lindaloo EnterprisesPublisher Lindaloo EnterprisesWeight(grams) 286g

Get ready to squeal-or maybe growl, howl, or roar-in delight with the 16 adorable creatures in Baby Beasts to Crochet. Start each project by crocheting the base using only simple stitches. Then stuff and seam everything together. Finally, add surface...

This book teaches the reader to build rockets--powered by compressed air, water, and solid propellant--with the maximum possible fun, safety, and educational experience. Make: Rockets is for all the science geeks who look at the moon and try to figure...

A selection of over 25 carpets and rugs to make for the dolls' house in a variety of classic styles. This book is all you need to create beautiful carpets and rugs of all shapes, sizes and designs, whatever the size or period of the house. The historical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781438010922Author Kevin HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Sourcebooks WonderlandPublisher Sourcebooks Wonderland

Sew a menagerie of felt fairies, gnomes, and forest friends from supplies you have on hand. Back with all-new projects approved by crafty kids, the best-selling authors of Forest Fairy Crafts teach kids how to stitch and personalise charming fairyland...