Crafts & Hobbies - Reference

This mini forty-eight-page book is packed with mega information on all the key sashiko basics! Best-selling author Sylvia Pippen shares everything from a bit of history and applications for sashiko to the necessary supplies, how to mark the designs, and stitching techniques. Even learn...

Quilters of every skill level can make the most of their fabric scraps with these stunning and trendy projects. These nine exceptional designs turn scraps into colorful and eye-catching quilts featuring modern versions of classic motifs.Author: Annie'sPublisher: AnniesPublished: 04/26/2024Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 10.70h...

Did you remember your goggles?There used to be a time when pretty much every high school offered Shop class, where students learned to use a circular saw or rewire a busted lamp- all while discovering the satisfaction of being self-reliant and doing it yourself....

Learn toknit spectacular colorwork motifs using short-row knitting Specialfeatures: Step-by-Step Photos: Over 75 detailedphotos take you through the colorwork and short-row techniques you need to know.50 Unique Colorwork Motifs: Fromcurvilinear to geometric to floral and other organic shapes, each patternincludes the written instructions as...

An insider's secrets to tailoring and making alterations. Master the basics and more with Simple Tailoring & Alterations, a practical guide written by an accomplished costume maker and theatrical tailor. With over thirty years experience in the garment industry, J. Francois-Campbell knows every tailoring...

A guide to weaving beautiful projects with small and simple tools. Weaving is an exciting and increasingly popular craft that doesn't have to involve gigantic looms and inaccessible patterns. In Simple Weave, Kerstin Neumüller shows weaving techniques using tools that are easy to make...

This book is an independent user guide created for educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Singer(R). All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Designed as a practical user guide, Singer 4411 Heavy Duty...

The health and beauty are most concern issues of today's busy world. No matter how much we spend in terms of time and money, it won't be effective unless we choose rightly. Only the right medicine can heal you same goes for beauty, if...

Discover needlecraft with 20 simple and fun sewing craft projects for young crafters to try.This hands-on sewing book shows inquisitive children how to do basic needlecraft. Explore more than 20 fun-filled projects, each with clear instructions and step-by-step photos that are easy to follow....

An indispensable reference for beginner and experienced coin collectors alike, with detailed examples and 350+ illustrations to help you identify rare and valuable coins in your pocket change. In the authors' own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels...

From cast-on to the best sweater in your closet, learn to knit sweaters that you love with Knitatude in Sweater Success. This ultimate knitting guide is designed to take you from casting on to completing your very own handmade wardrobe. Within its pages, author...

The AIFD Guide to Floral Design is the floral designer's ultimate reference guide. Everything from plant physiology to design elements to cut flower care and handling is covered in this meticulously compiled compendium. Don't expect a lot of pretty pictures, do expect the most...

Body painter extraordinaire Chris Peck, aka Rainbowskinz, shows you the fundamental techniques he uses to create an infinite number of extraordinary looks. Learn the secrets of stunning transformations with cosplay superstar Chris Peck in The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup. Known as Rainbowskinz...

The possibilities for three-dimensional manipulation of fabric - gathering, pleating, tucking, shirring, and quilting woven materials - are seemingly endless. To describe them all would be to describe the entire history of sewing. In The Art of manipulating Fabric, Colette Wolff has set herself...

Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry...

An indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Beads are the oldest and most widespread art form, having been used in virtually every culture since ancient times. Over the...

"The Beetle and Butterfly Collection" is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home. Written with the amateur in mind, it contains simple, step-by-step instructions that will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in insect collecting and preservation. Contents...

Create custom knitting patterns to share and sell! Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This...

Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in this comprehensive colorwork guide With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects....

When Shigeru Miyamoto created "Jumpman" for his new platform game, Donkey Kong, it's highly unlikely that he realized he was creating the most recognizable gaming character of all time. That's exactly what happened though, and after a quick name change to Mario as well...