Crafts & Hobbies - Reference

"This comprehensive work covers the gamut of techniques... will take students from beginner to expert." --The English Garden This definitive guide is the most thorough how-to available on every major technique of botanical artistry. The experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists offer...

A fun introduction to the art of calligraphy--plus how-tos and practice exercises Calligraphy For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an approachable place to start for anyone interested in lettering with flair. This book provides helpful tips and tricks for learning this expressive artform, including choosing...

Try your hand at a beautiful, classic and modern style of writing! A basic, how-to book for beginners featuring 5 popular fonts or hands, Italic, Uncial, Foundational, Gothic, and Casual Pointed Pen, shown in step-by-step detail. The author, an experienced teacher of calligraphy, builds...

A celebration of the colorful, versatile chrysanthemum--a popular choice for corsages, bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and houseplant gifts.Best Gardening Books of 2024 - Table MagazineThe underestimated chrysanthemum is the epitome of both flamboyance and style with its many varieties and shapes. Naomi Slade chronicles it...

Discover the pleasures of knitting in the round! Margaret Radcliffe presents classic circular knitting techniques -- including Fair Isle, helix, and tubular -- in detailed step-by-step photographic sequences. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects, so you can practice each technique on...

In Collage Quilter: Essentials for Success with Collage Quilts, author and educator Emily Taylor shares her passion and her best tips for success with textile collage. You'll learn why it's important to think like an artist and how to apply the principles of color...

A handy pocket guide packed with info on 50+ fabrics. Quickly learn the basics of the many kinds of fabrics commonly used for sewing projects so you can pick the perfect material for your project! Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a...

Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs -...

Every dealer, collector and investor interested in Morgan and Peace silver dollars should have a copy of this ground-breaking reference book! Over 50,000 sold. Authors Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis are considered to be the fathers of Morgan and Peace silver...

Every dealer, collector and investor interested in Morgan and Peace silver dollars should have a copy of this ground-breaking reference book! Over 50,000 sold. Authors Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis are considered to be the fathers of Morgan and Peace silver...

Every dealer, collector and investor interested in Morgan and Peace silver dollars should have a copy of this ground-breaking reference book! Over 50,000 sold. Authors Leroy C. Van Allen and A. George Mallis are considered to be the fathers of Morgan and Peace silver...

Todo lo que necesitas saber para diseñar, crear y personalizar tu ropa Aprende las técnicas y los procesos básicos de confección y ensamblaje de prendas, perfecciona tu técnica y gana confianza y eficacia hasta dominar técnicas de alta costura más avanzadas como el montaje...

The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And...

This title includes step-by-step instructions for projects in drawing, jewelry making, leather and metalworking, painting, woodworking, and more. Features include sections on preparation and safety, the elements of design, composition, and color theory. Informative sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Your simple guide to the DIY die-cutting machine that lets you create without limitations Your new Cricut can help you cut paper, vinyl, fabric, and beyond. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, scrapbookers, and professional designers, Cricut machines are favorites among makers of all types. Cricut...

Cricut Weddings is a beginner's guide to all things Cricut through a wedding lens, featuring 22 beautifully designed step-by-step projects and exclusive SVG files.You'll find expert insights and fresh inspiration that can adapt to any wedding theme or style. You'll be confidently saying 'I...

The Crocheting could be the simplest way of creating fabric that ever existed in the world. Since all you need to create the fabric is some yarn, thread or any other material, your hands and a crochet hook, the process is widely adopted by...

Crochet your way through time and space with fifty official Doctor Who amigurumi, apparel, and home decor projects! Bring the magic of the TARDIS, the Doctor, and their adventures to life--one stitch at a time--as you dive into this extraordinary collection of patterns to...

In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein offers detailed instructions for how to create 125 stitch patterns and explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways--without shaping, with shaping at the edges, and with internal shaping. This...

Learn how to crochet with this complete beginner's guideWith just a little yarn and a crochet hook, you can enjoy a relaxing new hobby while creating beautiful gifts, garments, and decor. This crochet book for beginners shows you how to get started with step-by-step...