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Whips of the West: An Illustrated History of American Whipmaking by David W. Morgan 9780870335891
RRP: $23.38Booksplease Price: $17.65From homemade horsewhips to fancy carriage whips, braided leather straps have worked to move our country (and our livestock) forward. Author , in his new book, Whips of the West, An Illustrated... -
Bogolanfini Mud Cloth: Textile Art with CD by Sam Hilu
RRP: $89.68Booksplease Price: $70.12This is an important resource for designers, textile lovers, and African art scholars. Over 200 color photographs beautifully illustrate the mud-cloth art of the Bogolan people in Mali, Africa. Their... -
Sculpting Miniature Military Figures by Kim Jones
RRP: $33.13Booksplease Price: $24.73The art of creating military miniatures is centuries old. From the pharaohs of ancient Egypt to Frederick the Great to thousands of hobbyists today, this art form has fascinated us. In this new book... -
Traditional Windsor Chair Making with Jim Rendi by Jim Rendi
RRP: $37.03Booksplease Price: $26.29Basic, step-by-step instructions for building a comb-back Windsor chair, using traditional methods. With the simplest of hand tools and a lathe, even the amateur can produce a beautiful chair. Each... -
Geometric Design in Weaving by Else Regensteiner
RRP: $54.58Booksplease Price: $44.89Weavers of any level will be enriched as this world-famous weaver combines the study and practice of graphic design with the exploration and execution of weaving techniques. Part I presents design... -
Painting Civil War Miniatures by Mike Davidson
RRP: $27.28Booksplease Price: $19.42Miniature American Civil War figures have become extremely popular in the past few years. Using a clearly photographed step-by-step approach, Mike Davidson utilizes hobby paints and oils to bring... -
True Colours: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments by Keith Recker 9781733200387
RRP: $66.28Booksplease Price: $47.48True Colors, written by Keith Recker, presents the work and vision of 26 natural dye artists from around the world, opening a window into their culture, their lives, and the power of colour. The... -
Helen Gibson Carves Saint Francis of Assisi by Helen Gibson
RRP: $23.38Booksplease Price: $17.26Something about St. Francis is universally appealing. His humility, his simplicity, his faith, all of these touch what is most human and most holy about life. That is why this figure of St. Francis... -
Carving Realistic Faces with Power by Frank C. Russell
RRP: $23.38Booksplease Price: $17.43Finally, a book for power carvers by a power carver! Learn to carve realistic facial features with confidence and ease. Follow the concisely illustrated, step-by-step directions for carving all of... -
Model Boat Building: The Menhaden Steamer by Steve Rogers
RRP: $27.28Booksplease Price: $19.34Menhaden steamers were double framed, heavily built offshore fishing boats in use during much of the 20th century. As the name implies, they were used to catch menhaden, a member of the herring... -
The Cumulative Cloth, Wet Techniques: A Guide to Fabric Color, Pattern, Construction, and Embellishment by Susan Brandeis 9780764366901
RRP: $107.23Booksplease Price: $78.70Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780764366901Author Susan BrandeisFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Schiffer CraftPublisher... -
29 Cowboy Patterns for Carvers by Al Streetman
RRP: $23.38Booksplease Price: $16.89Even in this modern age cowboys and the "Old West" still capture our hearts and imaginations. This book is written in response to many phone calls and letters after Al's earlier book, 25 Gunfighter... -
Norway's Knitted Heritage: The History, Surprises, and Power of Traditional Nordic Sweater Patterns by Annemor Sundbø 9780764366154
RRP: $107.23Booksplease Price: $80.13Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780764366154Author Annemor SundboFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Schiffer CraftPublisher... -
Turning Candlesticks by Mike Cripps
RRP: $27.28Booksplease Price: $19.60Mike Cripps takes the reader through all the steps required to make a handsome, traditional candlestick and an imaginative three section candlestick turned from a single log. Over 230 color... -
Songbird Carving II by Rosalyn Daisey
RRP: $79.93Booksplease Price: $66.16This is the second comprehensive wood carving manual by the successful team of Roz Daisey and Pat Kurman. Through a detailed yet concise series of carving and painting instructions, beautifully drawn... -
The Pigment Trail: Inspiration from the Colors, Textures, and People of India by Debra Luker 9780764367564
RRP: $62.38Booksplease Price: $45.05A visual journey through the state of Rajasthan in India to explore and awaken your creativity in the arts and crafts.Artist Debra Luker, on her first trip to India, discovered it to be her personal... -
Tapestry with Pulled Warp: Inspiration, Technique, and the Creative Process by Susan Iverson 9780764367601
RRP: $72.13Booksplease Price: $50.17A respected fiber artist teaches a technique that allows weavers to create shaped and three-dimensional tapestries, on any kind of loom.Designed for adventurous weavers of all skill levels who love a... -
Decorating Gourds: Carving, Burning, Painting by Sue Waters
RRP: $27.28Booksplease Price: $18.74Discover the wonderful art of gourd carving and produce gourd-geous results in a minimal time! Gourds grow in all shapes and sizes, and no two are alike. This book shows you how to prepare a gourd... -
Tapestry Handbook: The Next Generation by Carol K. Russell
RRP: $107.23Booksplease Price: $81.53This classic book, now completely revised and expanded, has long been a favorite of both teachers and students of tapestry weaving. Learn to weave tapestry on any kind of loom, vertical or horizontal... -
Tartans: MacNichol to Yukon William H. Johnston 9780764310294
RRP: $44.83Booksplease Price: $35.76Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late eighteenth century. Conjuring images of kilted warriors and lively... -
Architectural Ironwork by Dona Z. Meilach
RRP: $89.68Booksplease Price: $68.39This new book showcases a vast array of ironwork commissioned for new commercial and residential building projects. Traditional styles in modern settings and designs that reach for new visual impact... -
Toile: The Storied Fabrics of Eure and America by Michele Palmer
RRP: $62.38Booksplease Price: $49.47Toile-scenic fabric originally printed from copperplates-has been a decorating sensation since its introduction over two hundred and fifty years ago. Today, toile fabric is still highly sought after... -
Mola: Traditional Kuna Textile Art by Edith Crouch 9780764338458
RRP: $107.23Booksplease Price: $89.60The mola is a multilayered textile art form and metaphor for the story of the Kuna, indigenous people of Panama. With over 890 images covering more than a century of molas, this book provides... -
Ironwork Today 2: Inside & Out Jeffrey B. Snyder 9780764330643
RRP: $89.68Booksplease Price: $69.40Hundreds of beautiful color photos display the varied, impressive iron artwork from today's artist-blacksmiths. See a variety of styles, from Modern to Victorian, in original works for homes,... -
Tartans: Frederickton to MacNeil William H. Johnston 9780764309625
RRP: $44.83Booksplease Price: $35.69Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late eighteenth century. Conjuring images of kilted warriors and lively... -
Tartans: Abbotsford to Fraser William H. Johnston 9780764309618
RRP: $44.83Booksplease Price: $35.76Rich in history and valor, the multicolored woven art known as "tartan" is centuries old but has been codified only since the late eighteenth century. Conjuring images of kilted warriors and lively... -
Leather: History, Technique, Projects by Josephine Barbe 9780764344848
RRP: $62.38Booksplease Price: $48.71Humans are the only species known to adorn themselves with a second skin. This extra hide, leather, can be smooth, soft, and cosmetic, or robust, resistant, and protective. For thousands of years... -
Designer Fabrics of the Early 60s by Tina Skinner
RRP: $37.03Booksplease Price: $30.32Take a tour of the top couture fabric design houses of Paris during the early 1960s. This visual feast explores more than 250 exemplary designs in full-color photographs of fabric swatches. Explore a... -
Weaving a Chronicle Judith Poxson Fawkes 9780764340635
RRP: $72.13Booksplease Price: $58.73Original ideas for tapestries in the techniques of double weave, inlay, and pattern weave are detailed in engaging text and illustrated by over 90 beautiful color photos displaying the completed... -
Fiber Art Today by Carol K. Russell
RRP: $89.68Booksplease Price: $71.19A thoughtful survey of fibre sculpture and wall art portrayed in 335 vibrant images and insightful text. Explore the work of three generations of fine artists who have opened their minds and spirits... -
Home Workshop Jigs and Fixtures by Jim Harrold 9780764347160
RRP: $37.03Booksplease Price: $26.58With over 170 color photos, 120 plans and graphs, and clear, straightforward text, this book offers woodworkers a golden opportunity to take their shop and skills to the next level with a full-range... -
Paisley: A Visual Survey of Pattern and Color Variations by Tina Skinner
RRP: $44.83Booksplease Price: $35.47Paisley textile designs are organized into a sweeping visual survey, from orderly foulard patterns to elaborate borders, from experimental media to ornate florals; this book delves into printed and... -
Caricatures in Motion by Caricature Carvers of America 9780764338731
RRP: $37.03Booksplease Price: $28.39Whether running, jumping, or walking, subtle twists or turns of the body can ultimately give a carving a sense of motion. That concept is proven here. Caricature Carvers of America members offer up a... -
People and Their Quilts by John Rice Irwin 9780916838874
RRP: $79.93Booksplease Price: $69.89Quilts are a reflection of the people who make, use, and cherish them through the years. John Rice Irwin has personally conducted interviews with hundreds of old-time quiltmakers, some of whom were... -
Southeast Asian Textiles Claire & Steve Wilbur 9780764318108
RRP: $72.13Booksplease Price: $60.27The exquisite diversity of textiles in this book will fascinate all who behold them! Southeast Asian textiles have long been recognized on the world's international market as superb examples of... -
Vintage Victorian Textiles by Brian D. Coleman 9780764315046
RRP: $89.68Booksplease Price: $73.57Textiles are an important part of any interior, but one that is frequently overlooked in restorations. See how the author, Brian Coleman, uses vintage Victorian textiles to create a rich and inviting... -
Let's Weave Color into Baskets by Pat Laughridge
RRP: $23.38Booksplease Price: $16.75Out of love for making baskets and the creation of a highly successful business for doing so, Pat Laughridge has written Let's Weave Color into Baskets. Ms. Laughridge introduces the reader to the... -
Fabulous Barkcloth: Home Decorating Textiles from the 30s, 40s, and 50s by Loretta Smith Fehling
RRP: $44.83Booksplease Price: $36.11This volume pictorially documents many of the outstanding textiles used in homes from the 1930s to the 1950s. Barkcloth, a type of dense, textured cotton weave, was often used in draperies or... -
Art Jewelry Today by Dona Z. Meilach
RRP: $89.68Booksplease Price: $69.62Art Jewelry Today. Dona Z. Meilach. Here is a beautiful new look at contemporary art jewelry. This invaluable reference will guide those who buy, wear, collect, and create one-of-a-kind, hand-made... -
A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala by Deborah Chandler
RRP: $44.83Booksplease Price: $35.12The vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Traveler's Guide...