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Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion showcases the global fashion industry's efforts to reduce the negative impacts associated with fashion production and consumption. Illustrated throughout with infographics, photographs and diagrams of creative...
Marie Greene's seamless, top-down patterns bust the myth that sweaters take six months or more to make. She's created 20 new patterns to get readers wearing their own high-quality knits in only two weeks. Each sweater features just the right amount of...
"Packed with breathtaking scrap quilts--each featuring myriad fabrics--you'll discover two inspiring ways to enjoy them. First, the antiques: view photos of 22 gorgeous scrap quilts from yesteryear, most shared from Edyta's private collection. Rich p...
Do you love shawls but find them hard to wear? Struggle to get gauge? Have a stash full of special, single skeins? Then Curls are just what you've been looking for! Each of these 11 new patterns creates a delightfully curved shape that drapes beautif...
Contains information on how to create 25 modern embroidery projects. Also includes information on tools and materials and a stitch guide.
Learn how to use handlettering to create 20 beautiful works of art with this easy step-by-step guide. Calligraphy and handlettering have never been more popular, and this useful reference guide will teach you everything you need to know. Get started with...
Do you love fresh flowers, but hate the way they fade after a few days? Are you looking for wreaths that aren't just for Christmas? Maybe you feel that bunting should be for every day, not just parties? You're in luck - Kate Eastwood has designed 35 ...
If you've ever had a Barbie doll, or you know someone who did, chances are that Barbie was dressed in one of the thousands of designs created by Carol Spencer during her unparalleled reign as a Barbie fashion designer spanning more than thirty-five y...
Paper flowers are not only beautiful, but also incredibly versatile. They can be used to create everything from simple home decorations and gorgeous gifts to unique centrepieces and decorative one-off bouquets, all made from the most basic and inexpe...
This sophisticated A to Z picture book for adults is an illustrated journey through midcentury modern design, perfect for any reader with a keen eye for style. With eighty tales of design, laid out in a fun and easy-to-read A to Z format, design lovers...
A Tree in the House is part guide for the aspiring home florist, and part celebration of rural life in sync with nature. Annabelle Hickson provides stunning ideas and instructions for flower installations and arrangements, covering beautiful, seasona...
"At last, a book that teaches beginner quilters simple techniques to create successful quilts that reflect today's tastes for bold colors and prints, high contrast, and expansive use of negative space. Contemporary style in quilts is inspired by modern...
The Art of Modern Quilling breathes new life into a time-tested craft with innovative instruction and creative projects you will love to make and wear! Colorful strips of paper and a few simple tools are all you need to create an infinite number of a...
Part memoir and part positive body image manifesto, this is an insider's perspective on the industry and how the images the world gets to see are only part of the story. The modelling and advertising industries persistently tell women they're fat, ugly...
"Stephanie Dosen has quickly gained iconic status among knitters: her patterns readily sell out online, and she has been given feature coverage in both mainstream and knitting magazines, including Handmade Living and Simply Knitting. Today's avid, bu...
"After successfully combining their two great loves--dogs and knitting--in their bestselling Best In Show books, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a new range of knitting patterns for jumpers, accessories and baby items all featuring dog motifs....
"Nothing adds a more graceful personal touch to a celebration than handcrafted decorations and keepsakes. With this practical guide, wedding planners can quickly and easily create a variety of ornaments and mementos that will make a joyful day even m...
"Working from twenty years' experience as a rug hooker, studio owner, and teacher, Deanne Fitzpatrick shares her sources of inspiration, work habits, ideas about creativity and design, and helpful guidelines for creating beautiful, expressive rugs. P...
"This classic reference book has achieved near-legendary status since it was first published, owing to its clear instructions and huge library of stitches. It includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple...
"Your wedding day is a fantastic opportunity to get creative and make beautiful items at a fraction of the cost of buying new, in a far more environmentally-friendly way, and all with your own handmade touch. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony...
"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!...
"Start with a simple block. Slice, turn, and sew slices back together. Then watch the magic happen! It's hard to believe such complex-looking quilts can come from such simple-to-sew blocks, but turnabout techniques transform even the most basic blocks...
"Look What We Made is an eclectic collection of maker stories from across Australia, lovingly brought to you by the people behind frankie magazine. Inside you'll meet hatmakers and brewers, potters and jewellers. Plus textile artists, illustrators, m...
"This beginner's guide to metal jewellery making shows how to create exciting wearable art using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools. Wearing jewellery you made yourself means you can express your creativity, talent and personal taste all at once....
"If you're ready to take the plunge into cable knitting, then this book is for you! This stunning collection features 26 beautifully traditional cable and Aran knitting patterns with a modern twist: luxurious designs with all the delight of classic t...
"A Stitch in Time contains 18 projects, each with a touch of English paper piecing combined with embroidery, hand quilting, pretty laces and trims. All are designed to encourage you to pick up a needle and thread. This book contains projects that will...
"Vogue has always been on the cutting edge of popular culture, and Vogue x Music shows us why. Whether they're contemporary stars or classic idols, whether they made digital albums or vinyl records, the world's most popular musicians have always graced...
"All new photos of garments from the last two shows, as well as new photos of some of the most extraordinary award-winning entries from the last decade"--Back cover.
"... New Zealand by design richly illustrates the way product design has been formed by the isolation of the country most recently inhabited by 'tool making animals'. It will inform, entertain, intrigue and surprise readers interested in Kiwi herita...
"Over the past 30 years, Norah Gaughan has contributed an astounding 120+ patterns to the iconic Vogue Knitting magazine. From inspired textures to spellbinding cables to innovative constructions, she has created a legacy that will last for generations....
"We seek inspiration in nature. The giver of life, it displays complex lines interwoven with each other, comfortable colour palettes, or atmospheres that set distinct moods. Illustration, on the other hand, is a timeless and layered artform that never...
Discover the amazingly creative things you can do with your glue gun! You've used your glue gun to make some pretty nice stuff, but chances are you've never used it to its full potential. Bursting with over-the-top ideas, this full-color book teaches...
"Create amazing felted animals so real that you'll want to pay a visit and talk to them. Breathtaking. Beautiful animals that seem to breathe. Their eyes are majestic and wild, yet they possess an aura of gentleness. This is the amazing world of YOSHiNOBU...
"An inspirational and practical guide to the potential of heat tools for textile artists. Soldering irons, heat guns and household irons can add texture and variety to textile work--whether it's hand embroidery, machine embroidery, quilting or feltin...
Combine the textural quality of stitchwork and the spontaneity of paint with this practical, beautiful guide to landscapes in mixed-media textile art. Focusing on the common language between the two forms, renowned author Cas Holmes starts with the b...
"In 1928, the Kansas City Star newspaper printed its first quilt block pattern. They continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. Now for the first time, the best of the blocks from each year can be found in one place! Slow down and...
"I Love My Dog Embroidery is a collection of 380 adorable dog-themed stitch motifs for pooch parents and their beloved fur babies, with project ideas, how-tos, and templates. Created by embroidery artist Makiko, this dog fanciful collection of stitch...
Thread painting embroidery is one of the most beautiful embroidery techniques. Often mistaken for painted art, it shows off the true skill of an embroiderer. This book demystifies the technique and shows how easy it is to start embroidering your own ...
"This revised edition offers concise definitions of many elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, terminology, and styles used in the making of these precious books. It is beautifully illustrated with images...
"Keep warm while looking your best with these modern crocheted hat designs! Fast and fun to crochet in gorgeous yarns, you'll have a hat to match whatever you wear. A variety of stitch patterns keep the work interesting, and detailed instructions make...
"Gisele Bundchen's journey began in southern Brazil, growing up with five sisters, playing volleyball, and rescuing the dogs and cats around her hometown. In fact, she wanted to become either a professional volleyball player or a veterinarian. But at...
"With layer upon layer of lush blooms and fruits, entwining vines, and surprising combinations of colors, textures and both every day and extraordinary materials, Laura Dowling wreaths make unique design statements that inspire the imagination with a...
"In Miniature takes a big look at small things. It is a celebration of the obsessive, eccentric and meticulous, and welcomes us into the world of collectors, modellers and fans. Simon Garfield is a master of finding delight and fascination in unlikely...
Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, of the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this collection, she includes hoods, beanies, and slouches incorporating a variety...
"A month-by-month guide to fostering an attitude of gratitude as a family. Filled with color photos and step-by-step instructions, this book offers a year of activities, laughs and fun projects that will make your family feel closer together and more...
Patti Hansen: A Portrait gives supermodel Patti Hansen's short but incredibly influential career serious critical attention for the first time, following her transformation from a teenage model on the cover of Glamour to her reign as a dominating force...
"This delightful book from best-selling author and knitting designer Sue Stratford provides patterns for 21 charming birds for you to knit. Using simple techniques and basic stitches, you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you can create your own...
"You don't need a garden to grow this charming crop of cactuses - just a crochet hook, some yarn and a little crochet know-how! This delightful little book contains 16 patterns for crocheted cactuses that can be used to decorate your window ledges, your...
In this book he reveals hitherto untold stories of fantastic artefact finds, and tells us about the key to success in trading antiques. As witty as ever, Paul takes on everything from pietra dura to Pop Art, from Britain to Australia, from trash to t...
"The Northern art of life has become a role model for a meaningful work-life balance. Entrepreneurs, designers, and artists are the central figures who influence everything from crime fiction to interior design and furniture, to outdoors activities a...
"Big Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs up fast using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer, Nancy Nicholson has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work, and adapted them for a modern audience ...
"Knitting with beads is a technique that has been used since the early nineteenth century, but has become increasingly popular in recent years. Now, with new methods offering exciting ways to experiment with materials and equipment, there is no better...
"In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with colour prints to demonstrate her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 designs, you'll discover a trove of unique bags to make in all...
"Create dynamic quilts the fast and easy way, with no piecing required. Learn the principles of design to create your own modern quilts, with an intro to fusible fabric art and seven satisfying projects to help you realize the freedom of fusing. Get tips...
"Discover a colourful cornucopia of animals, flowers, lettering and playful contemporary motifs, all made in bright and easy-to-work yarns. The patterns have been drawn as simply as possible as Lumi herself only started knitting a few years ago and she...
"A practical and inspirational guide to textile folk art from cultures all around the world, accompanied by step-by-step projects. From samplers and quilts in Europe, to tribal and nomadic cloth further afield in Mongolia and China, folk and traditio...
"From Coco Chanel and Grace Kelly to Twiggy and Lady Diana, here are ten women who changed twentieth-century fashion forever! Coco Chanel once proclaimed, zI don't do fashion, I am fashion,y and in one line she established a mantra for a handful of women...
"The powerful aesthetic and philosophical framework that modernism ushered in during the early part of the 20th century revolutionized the built world, transformed our living spaces and lifestyles, and fundamentally changed the way we think about design....
"Presents step-by-step instructions for thirty fabric projects, including bags, hats, scarves, felt rabbits, a cat toy, and others, of varying creation times, from less than an hour to more than three hours; discusses fabrics, tools, and techniques; ...
"Discover the true story behind the iconic London fashion label ‘BOY’ told by the man himself--Stephane Raynor. Packed with punk attitude and original photography, buy a ticket and take the ride. Join Raynor on a journey through a life less ordinary--lived...
"Practical ideas for creating beautiful clothes from felt, including step-by-step instructions for working with nuno felt. Acclaimed feltmaker Lizzie Houghton--showcasing her stunning and original designs throughout--guides you through every stage of...
"Featuring 10 gorgeous projects, all with stunning photographs and detailed charts, Crocheted Birds is a bird lovers delight! This book includes extensive techniques section suitable for all skill levels. The projects include blackbird, wren and robi...
"Sometimes designed objects reject their users: a computer mouse that doesn't work for left-handed people, for example, or a touchscreen payment system that only works for people who read English phrases, have 20/20 vision, and use a credit card. Something...
"Stitch dozens of different embroidery designs in these cute mini embroidery hoops by Sonia Lyne, founder of Dandelyne™. Following the simple instructions, create over 60 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of styles, using these little hoops as your canvas...
"During the 1920s and 1930s, Phyllis Barron (1890-1964) and Dorothy Larcher (1882-1952) were at the forefront of a revival in hand block-printing in Britain. As designer-makers they formed a unique partnership, producing innovative textiles and seeing...
"Kimono Refashioned explores the impact of kimono on the world of fashion from the 1870s to now. Featuring works from the renowned Kyoto Costume Institute, it includes Japanese and Western designs, men's and women's apparel, and both exacting and...
"The latest edition of the International Floral Art series. Highlights the work of a new generation of floral designers. A valuable resource that explores the latest trends and developments in this field. Contemporary floral design thrills, amazes an...
"Swedish Design: A History provides a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to the development of design in Sweden, from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first century. Leading design historian Lasse Brunnström traces the move from...
"Classic A-lines, sleeveless summer dresses, and party frocks―learn to sew eighteen-inch doll dresses for every occasion. This huge collection of over forty miniature dress designs includes twenty-eight complete patterns, plus thirteen bonus looks created...
"In Learn to Stitch Beaded Jewelry, designer and teacher Marla Salezze teaches the basics of the most popular bead stitches in a fun and accessible way. Readers will learn spiral stitch, peyote stitch, ladder stitch, herringbone stitch, netting, square...
"Dior and His Decorators is the first work on the two interior designers most closely associated with Christian Dior. Like the unabashedly luxurious fashions of Dior's New Look, which debuted in 1947, the interior designs of Victor Grandpierre and Ge...
This gorgeous book brings together 100 of the best winter knits from best-selling author and knitting designer, Monica Russel. Previously published in the 20 to Make series, these fabulous designs are quick and easy to make, and include scarves, wrist...
"From complete beginner to intermediate skilled weaver, these step-by-step photographs will help you create twenty-five household and personal weaving projects."--Provided by publisher.
"This practical book is a guide to making five kinetic, mechanical marvels. It combines basic mechanical principles with shaping and fitting components crafted from timbers and manufactured boards. An introduction to basic motion and mechanisms such as...
"Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference will help you gain the practical tools and inspiration you need to translate your ideas to fabric. Get an intro to surface design (including dyeing...
"Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and tested) by thousands of avid knitters who are thrilled to discover a treasure trove of elegant and intricate ...
"This is not a book about Kate's triumph over adversity. Rather, it is her account of the ordinary activities and everyday objects that stroke and disability made her see differently. From braiding hair for the first time to learning how to knit again;...
"Crafters will love using yarn pom-poms and a variety of other materials to create 11 home décor projects and one cute necklace. Other techniques used include simple crochet, knotting, embroidery, and tassels. Using pom-pom makers in 3 sizes (65, 45,...
"Since Bettie's death from heart failure in December 2008 at the age of 85, boxes and file folders of Bettie mementoes have been gathering dust in the closets of Bettie's nephew's house. Ron Brem, a musician living in Bakersfield, California, is the only...
"With knowledge passed down from centuries ago, the presence of traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leather working, and knife making is becoming more and more pronounced in contemporary culture and on platforms such as social media and e-commerce....
"Cosy up to wool applique with fifty colourful garden blocks to mix and match! Best-selling author Kim Schaefer shares seven easy wool applique projects to teach you embroidery basics or to bring your hand stitching to the next level. Layer luscious ...
Building instructions for 16 clever Christmas ornaments that can be built from standard LEGO parts that fans are likely to have in their collection. These small and uncomplicated ornaments are quick to build and a joy to display. Readers can build 16...
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