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"Paint, Make & Create showcases seasonal, multi-craft projects all woven together by painting. Designed for all abilities, the 20 engaging activities will guide you through the seasons and include working with clay, printing, collaging, sewing and em...
"It's time to reclaim Christmas - this collection is all about using the things around you to bring festive cheer to your home. Learn how to use what you've got to make Christmas even more special. Includes step-by-step instructions for 24 projects...
"Author, Mandy Murray, has a very unique style and that is reflected in her irreverent, humorous approach to designing, so whether it's a dachshund in a doughnut or a flamingo who likes to mingle, her designs can't fail to make you smile. This collec...
"A sumptuous exploration of the work of renowned costume embroiderer, Michele Carragher. Staggeringly detailed and sumptuously worked, Michele Carragher's embroidered art is breathtaking to behold. This rich and detailed insight into her work guides you...
"Once ideas and images come to mind, the next step in weaving your tapestry interpreting these into effective compositions may be challenging. Learn here, in ways that relate specifically to tapestry art, the design basics you need to make your best ...
"Be the cat that got the cream with this feline collection of easy sewing patterns for the cutest cat designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds - including long-haired, short-haired, hairless...
"With his unerring eye, Kaffe has succeeded in finding the perfect location for his exquisite new collection of quilts, featuring both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique colour palette. This time he has chosen the...
"These adorable dolls are fun to crochet and adorn in infinite ways! Once you learn to make the basic doll, you can change the features, hair, and head adornment to make a variety of characters, each with their own personality"--Publisher's descripti...
"A technique and project guide for tie dye designs, using a variety of techniques for creating several different patterns and techniques for various dyeing processes, including traditional tie dye, ice dyeing, reverse tie dyeing, and more. Complete.....
"Learn to make beautiful, stylish Christmas decorations using eco-friendly materials that won't cost a fortune or harm the planet! If you love Christmas, you'll love this book! It's filled with lots of ideas to create your own stylishly beautiful,.....
"Sascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk has discovered the secrets to perfect-fitting and comfortable crochet socks, and has designed ten patterns for the ultimate in style and comfort. All patterns are presented in a range of sizes from babies and toddlers thr...
"Everyone loves wearing something featuring their favorite animal, and there are 35 designs to choose from here. Hats for tiny babies include Buzzy Bee, Tweet the Robin or Rudy the Rabbit. For bigger kids make something to keep them cozy, from Blizzard...
"Use fresh flowers to make a dramatic difference in your home ... and dazzle with the power of flowers when you entertain! Decorating with Flowers celebrates the latest trends in contemporary floral design with a tropical twist. Featuring inspired ta...
"Make Cute Stuff with Polymer Clay is the ideal follow-up book to Polymer Clay for Beginners. In this inviting, visually appealing book, you can learn to make adorable, whimsical crafts with polymer clay. The author, an experienced art instructor and...
"Nina Granlund Sæther has captivated knitters intrigued by the textile history of Norway, with deep dives into the rich pattern traditions for both mitten- and sock-knitting that have formed in various regions of the country. Now she expands her scope...
"Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary designer Christian Dior from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Discover the key moments of Dior's fascinating life and ...
"Learn how to create stunning, heirloom-quality quilts for your home with the 23 designs in Quilting by Hand. The projects in this book are diverse, versatile and fit for a bed, a couch, or for a new baby to grow into. Riane starts with the basics,.....
"Little Book of Schiaparelli chronicles the work of one of history's most influential and eccentric couturiers. Endowed with a strikingly imaginative and experimental approach to fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli cultivated a combination of the witty and the...
"Part of the wonderful Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guides, this book focuses on bead embroidery. It includes a brief history, basic techniques, counted thread embroidery, bead embroidery, surface embroidery and fringes. The book is il...
"In Crafting Modern Florals, designer Hanna Wendelbo shares her experience in botanical artistry and offers a variety of floral design techniques using florae, watercolor, ink, and more. Capture the unique beauty of each flower with crafts for binding...
"Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery! Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original...
"A collection of 18 simple or small embroidery projects that can be made quickly and easily. Includes original embroidery designs, detailed stitch instructions, and bonus ideas for embroidering on premade items"--Publisher's description.
"From Friesland in the Netherlands, this is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s, traditionally used on men's shirt collars, on household linen, and on samplers. The style is known as Frisian whitework, but there can be touches of color,...
"This comprehensive guide to floral embroidery features instructions for more than 80 embroidery stitches and includes more than 400 stitch combinations to create beautiful flowers, stems, leaves, twigs, and more"--Publisher's description.
"Advice from an award-winning modern quilt designer about how to tackle designing, planning, piecing, quilting, and finishing a quilt that is all yours. The book includes instructions for three of Heather's modern quilts"--Publisher's description.
"After the worldwide success of her first book, Judy Newman has designed a whole new series of elegant, bright and sophisticated traditional quilts! Her delightful fabric play brings colourful vintage and modern prints together, along with her love o...
"Various techniques for colouring cloth are discussed, including whole-dyed cloth, applied colour and interesting effects from plant prints and layered dye techniques. Recipes include a number of new processes developed by the author, as well as guidelines...
"This book shows great ways (18 projects) to use a single charm pack with an additional fabric and a background fabric to make a quilt"--Publisher's description.
"Feltmaking is a popular and exciting contemporary medium, expanding in many new directions. This practical book focuses on the specific requirements for making felt bags. It explains the principles of using a resist to create 3D forms, and looks at shapes...
"What is that lace? How old is it? Has it been made by hand or machine? What would it have been used for? These are the types of questions that this practical guide sets out to answer. Lavishly illustrated, it shows you how to identify the sort of lace...
"Mary Quant is a fashion icon. The first focussed study of her career, this book shows how she revolutionised fashion, harnessing youth, streetstyle and mass production to create a new look for everyone. The book surveys the development of her business...
"In this book, skilled artisan Mia Boyle teaches readers how to make beautiful projects using basic knotting techniques. From macramé feathers to rope-wrapped rainbows, readers will find easy instructions for popular projects with trend-forward...
"Over 70 projects for stylish witches to make at home. Wicked Baker, Helena Garcia, is back with a new book to help you witch-craft your way to a more magical life, with creative projects for you and your home. Inspired by ancient folklore and all th...
"From atomic structures to theories about magnetic forces, scientific progress has given us a good grasp on the properties of many different materials. However, most scientists cannot measure the temperature of steel just by looking at it, or sculpt stone...
"See granny hexagons in a whole new light with this inspired collection of modern crochet patterns. Hexagons are quick and easy to make and can be combined in a myriad of ways to create a huge range of projects from garments and accessories to home decor...
"This book contains instructions to make 30 different adorable cat pom poms, covering a full range of breeds from American Shorthairs, Abyssinians, Scottish Folds to Sphinxs. All the cat pom poms are variations on the same basic technique, so once the...
"Interior decorating just got a green thumb! Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage green decor in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer...
"Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting! French knitting, also sometimes called spool knitting or i-cord knitting, has been around for centuries. The technique traditionally involves knitting with a handheld 'dolly'...
"An exquisite look into the legacy of the rose at the House of Dior, from Christian Dior's early passion for gardening to contemporary floral-inspired designs. Christian Dior discovered gardening at his childhood home in Granville, France. Roses prof...
"This is a bright and humorous collection of foundation paper pieced quilt blocks and projects for happy quilts. The motifs include a wide range of popular designs everything from avocados to rainbows so you can mix and match to make perfect personal...
"Christmas is the perfect time to break out the watercolors with lots of handmade cards to paint -- but greetings are on a tiny fraction of the ideas you will get from this book. Here you'll find a wealth of inspiration and techniques for all sorts ...
"We live in the age of the Anthropocene; human activity is the dominant force affecting the climate and man-made and organic materials are becoming irreversibly intertwined. As natural resources dwindle, designers are exploring the potential of incre...
"Taking inspiration from the Scandinavian, Nordic and Celtic regions, this book contains 20 charming and modern projects, based on traditional knitting styles and techniques. Exploring the iconic colourwork of Fair Isle or Scandinavia, or the chunky cables...
"Little Book of Louis Vuitton' is the pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world's most luxurious fashion houses. Louis Vuitton's monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the...
"From fun and funky to classic and elegant, treat your feet to Scandinavian socks in all shapes and sizes. Maja Karlsson, an experienced and beloved knit designer, and the author of Traditional Swedish Knitting Patterns and Maja's Swedish Mittens, is...
"A new, larger format edition of the Royal School of Needlework's essential guide to blackwork. The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard, developing techniques in new and innovative ways. This series of Essential...
"A revised and expanded edition of a long-standing classic, this expansive book is the clearest and most comprehensive handbook for applique, patchwork and quilting available. This seminal reference guide remains the go-to masterwork for crafters, who...
"Botox, fillers, lasers, peels…everything you’ve ever wanted to know about non-surgical cosmetic procedures, by the woman who has tried them all. If you are curious about these "tweakments" and you want independent,unbiased advice on which ones do what,...
"Annie Sloan's complete guide shows you how to use paint to decorate any of the surfaces in your home. Learn the basic skills for using paint on walls and furniture, alongside masterful techniques for painting floors, fabrics, lighting and more. Her ...
"Dried Flower Embroidery celebrates the craft of flowers on tulle. Discover how to create beautiful displays of your favourite everlasting blooms, grasses and foliage. Starting with the basics, Olga takes you step-by-step through how to master this craft...
"World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration With successes like Bold Blooms and Dreaming in Color, the latest book from Kaffe Fas...
"Launching a new series, What Coco Chanel Can Teach You About Fashion breaks down Coco Channels life, work and legacy into 36 highly visual lessons. Covering the iconic looks, Chanel's inspiration and the details that define her sartorial tastes. Discover...
"Beginners rejoice -- getting started with punch needle embroidery has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy a fun, hands-on fiber art"--Publisher's description.
"Combine your passion for making with your desire to make your voice heard with 15 step-by-step craftivism projects. Rebel Crafts is a fun and informative collection of activism-inspired activities created by experienced crafter Hester van Overbeek. ...
"The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with ...
"The magic of embroidery is that it can transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Armed with just a needle and thread, this book, and a little imagination, there is no limit to the fun you can have transforming clothes, accessories a...
"Frances Burke was Australia's most influential and celebrated textile designer of the 20th century. From the late 1930s to 1970, her designs achieved a prominence unparalleled in Australia before or since. In this long-awaited, richly illustrated wo...
"Everyone will go wild for these gorgeous crocheted animal rugs. Adults and children alike will adore these beautiful rugs, which make wonderful gifts and stylish additions to any home. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and...
"Learn how to make the tiniest creations using the smallest crochet hooks and colourful sewing threads. These micro motifs are perfect for dainty gifts, such as jewellery and decorations, as well as fun-sized amigurumi and even mini bunting for speci...
"Discover the life, work and legacy of Alexander McQueen in bite-sized, highly visual lessons concentrating on his artistic spirit, influences and attitude"--Publisher's description.
"A complete reference to all aspects of finishing your quilt. From adding borders, to choosing your batting, and then binding up your finished quilt, you will find all the information you need in this easy-to-use guide"--Publisher's description.
"Explore personal transformation through the stitching of dreams and intentions. Anything but ordinary, Mystical Stitches combines the beloved and accessible craft of embroidery with a spiritual element, introducing a rich treasury of 200 magical symbols...
"In this inspiring, practical guide, textile artist Letitia Thompson, aka Mrs Bertimus, shows you how to create colourful, contemporary, animal-themed stitched textiles with a quirky mix of vintage and whimsical style. Letitia's subjects range from p...
"An expert guide to popular surface-stitching techniques, suitable for stitchers of all abilities! Drawing on work previously published in the popular Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts series, and originally published as The Stitching Book, this defin...
"Discover the world of punch needle embroidery with this modern take on a traditional craft. It's easy to master as you're guided by clear step-by-step instructions, patterns and beautiful photography. Faustine and Cathy will teach you all you need to...
"Marks the tenth anniversary of Kate's royal life with an illustrated journey through the Duchess's style evolution, from the Zara dresses to the tiaras, the skinny jeans to the designer gowns and everything in between"--Publisher's description.
"Designing Knitted Textiles guides readers through the fundamental skills of machine knitting, while encouraging them to be creative and experimental. It takes a contemporary approach, exploring the countless possibilities of machine-knitted textiles...
"In this second book, the 15 more amigurumi are little gems, waiting to be discovered and cherished by you. They're outfitted with the most kawaii accessories that you can mix and match with the other characters as well. Erinna shares a wealth of inf...
"A sourcebook of 1950s fashion print, this book covers the heyday of postwar design where an analytical approach to design, with a lightness and freshness, combined with whimsical imagery and idiosyncratic subject matter. The designs and influences of...
"Architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart argue that human industry need not damage the natural world. They explain how products can be designed so that, after their useful lives, they will provide nourishment for something new"--Pub...
"The 15 amigurumi in this book are little gems, waiting to be discovered and cherished by you. They’re outfitted with the most kawaii accessories that you can mix and match with the other characters as well. Erinna shares a wealth of information in this...
"Award-winning flower designer Shinichi Nagatsuka explains how anyone can create beautiful arrangements using his signature N Style method. Easy to follow, it is based on accent lines rather than the complex system of rules used for traditional...
"Techniques for creating wool appliqué projects on scrappy pieced cotton backgrounds. Features 12 project designs and patterns, with 2 color variations given for each project. Projects include pillows, table toppers, wallhangings, clock faces, pincushions,...
"Everything you need to join in the modern stitching revival! Learn 12 beautiful stitching projects from Celeste Johnston of Lemon Made Shop, whose hand-stitched houseplants, flowers, and animals, as well as uplifting words, have won her a worldwide....
"This book brings together 17 Sew a Softie designers from around the world. Each designer has come up with a delightful new hand-sewn project to inspire moms, dads, kids, grandparents, and teachers of all kinds. No expensive machines are required, and...
"Learn to knit with these simple but stylish patterns for hats, scarves, and home accessories. Fiona Goble learnt to knit as a child, but she knows what it's like to be starting out--you have the yarn, you've bought the needles, but when you look at a...
"Easy-to-follow instructions and charts featuring a quilt by number approach to making mesmerizing bargello quilts"--Publisher's description.
"For textile artists and embroiderers, nature is a perennially favourite theme, and Marian Jazmik creates some of the best nature-inspired textile art around. This beautiful book, packed with practical tips and visual inspiration, reveals the secrets...
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