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Take inspiration from simple objects to create 12 beautiful, contemporary quilt blocks. Create original quilts from each block design and adapt them to your own style. Learn how to interpret print, pattern and shapes into unique quilting ideas and experiment with a range of innovative techniques for impressive, professional results. Covers techniques such as square piecing, basket weave, half-square triangles, chevrons, quarter circles and portholes.
| Автор | Lucie Summers |
Soldering is a fun craft that can produce beautiful custom pieces from jewelry to picture frames, but if you've never had the chance to pick up a soldering iron, the process can seem a little daunting. Where can you find the tools you will need? What do you do with them once you have them? And what materials should you work with? In Simple Beginnings in Custom Soldering, renowned artist Suzann Sladcik Wilson will put all these questions to rest. Wilson will take you to the very beginning of...
| Автор | Suzann Sladcik Wilson |
Authentic Regional Cuisine of India is a beautifully written and illustrated cook book, as well as a travelogue and history of the famous Grand Trunk Road since its emergence as India’s first route for traders. The book follows Hardeep Singh Kohli’s travels along this age-old route, starting in Calcutta and linking with Lucknow, Aligargh, and Delhi before curling north into the Punjab. This book takes a fascinating look at the food, culture and traditions that have sprung up along the road,...
| Автор | Hardeep Singh Kohli |
Applying the winning formula of London's Best Pubs to focus on riverside watering holes, this book shows the best that the capital has to offer along the Thames and the Grand Union Canal. Extending from Walton-on-Thames to Thamesmead, the book features 100 pubs, giving a variety of venues for the perfect afternoon by the river. Divided by area and accompanied by photography showcasing both exteriors and interiors, the pubs described here will appeal to a broad range of visitors, both...
| Автор | Tim Hampson |
· Learn to create the perfect backyard bird environment · Includes 12 complete plans for building easy and practical bird-welcoming structures with easy-to-follow instructions and photography · Every project is designed to create the most natural bird environment possible · Also included are insightful tips on keeping squirrels away, understanding the proper dimensions for a birdhouse, choosing the right seed, keeping feather visitors happy, and so much more · Woodworkers from beginner to...
| Автор | Paul Meisel |
Over 25 fun and simple projects to make with ready-made wool felt. As well as flat felt and felt shapes, some of the projects include ribbons, buttons, beads and wool roving for needle-felting. There are projects for every age, theme and occasion, from jewellery and kid's toys to home accessories and decorations.
| Автор | Sarah Tremelling |
Discover felting the quick and clever way with over 30 fun and fabulous projectsEssential easy-to-follow techniques include needle felting, wet felting, fulling and using ready made feltVariation ideas show just how easy it is to adapt the designs to suit your own styleColorful designs range from beautiful jewelry, bags and cushions to quirky toys and slippersEach irresistible project can be completed in a day, but will make a lasting impression
| Автор | Ellen Kharade |
Learn to illustrate fashion from a designer's perspective. Achieve movement and attitude in figure drawing by following a few simple steps. Develop striking and energetic page compositions. Explore effortless ways to illustrate print, textures, and embellishments. Discover an exciting variety of media and techniques to enrich your individual drawing style.
| Автор | Anna Kiper |
Hook up a rainbow kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these 40 fun and easy amigurumi makes will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.
| Автор | Melissa Bradley |
Learn to make beautiful quilts in no time with this clever one-seam technique. The flying geese quilt block is a traditional favorite and now with Suzanne McNeill's clever technique, quilters can make each square in only 5 minutes. Inside this book, Suzanne will show you how to create quilt blocks with only one seam and how to piece the blocks together to make 12 great projects. From table runners to wall hangings to traditional quilts and more-even beginners will find projects that can be...
| Автор | Suzanne McNeill |
This beautifully illustrated book offers a practical guide to recreating traditional Japanese-style gardens. Authentic Japanese Gardens is the only book that explains how non-Japanese plants and materials can be used to achieve the natural, minimalist look of Japanese garden designs. This revised, photo-heavy edition features new text and stunning new color photography. Now available in paperback and re-sized to 8.5” x 11”, this book was formerly published as Serene Gardens (ISBN:...
| Автор | Yoko Kawaguchi |
This is an essential companion for any urban explorer—visitor or native—who wants to discover the true heart of a great capital city. 30 original walks reveal miles of London's endlessly surprising landscape. Includes famous sights but also steers off the tourist track and into the city's hidden corners. Handsomely illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs and route maps. The author is a celebrated historian, an expert on London, and the author of several best selling...
| Автор | Andrew Duncan |
Sized for a shop apron, this handy reference is packed with tips and answers to all of your woodworking questions in an easy to read and quick to find format. At-a-glance access to everything the woodworking professional or hobbyist needs to know is included in this reference. Details on the availability and use of various kinds of wood, hand and motorized tools, glues, wood fillers, and adhesives are provided along with pointers on sharpening edges, concocting effective solvents, and...
| Автор | Charles Self |
With this book and a well-chosen and correctly maintained set of planes, you will be able to handle any type of wood in every woodworking situation. In an age of power tools the traditional handplane still has a place. Working with handplanes is often quicker, and leaves a cleaner finish. Versatile handplanes can be used as a router, thickness planer, or edger. They can accomplish jobs that would otherwise require expensive, specialized power tools. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn...
| Автор | Scott Wynn |
This book explains how to use glass strand mat, woven fiberglass cloth, carbon fiber cloth, and hybrid fabrics. Also shown is how to correctly mix the typical resins (polyester, epoxy), hardeners, and gels. All the relevant tools are discussed. Constructing wood patterns to exacting standards from wood, Formica, aluminum, and other materials is essential and covered in detail.
| Автор | Jeffrey Zurschmeide |
Bags can be functional, stylish, colorful, or whimsical. This book shows you how to sew your own one-of-a-kind bags to satisfy all your needs and tastes. Create personalized bags that range from sophisticated to indispensable. Learn the basics of bag sewing techniques, and get tips for going green with upcycled found fabrics. This book demystifies the bells and whistles that go into designer bags so that you can craft your own with the same flair but not the same price! Whether you want your bag...
| Автор | Choly Knight |
Add instant eco-chic street fashion to any outfit with friendship bracelets! Get that trendy bohemian look with bountiful, bright colors on your arms and wrists. Inside you’ll find dozens of stylish designs and easy techniques for making beautiful bracelets with embroidery floss and hemp. Friendship Bracelets offers fresh ideas for expressing yourself with the texture and beauty of intricate knotwork. You’ll find cool patterns here for making chevrons, stripes, waves, diamonds, and more, with...
| Автор | Suzanne McNeill |
This big project book for experienced home sewers wastes no time teaching readers how to thread a needle. This book has something for everyone, from classic totes to sassy handbags to frilly dog carriers. Made with beautiful fabrics and stunning embellishments, these bags are truly original. Shows how to use finishing touches like embroidery, fancy trims, pockets, flowers, and more to add signature style. States are banning grocery bags—includes reusable grocery and lunch bag projects that are...
| Автор | Cheyanne Valencia |
Customers are asking for a new and fresh book on this topic. Clay pots are a staple item in the craft chains, and clay pot crafting is a popular year-round activity. Clay pots are inexpensive and there are many fun things to do with them. This book offers a good mix of both modern and classic projects for adult crafters. The projects do not take long to create—each can be done in just one session. This book takes advantage of the new and popular paints that are now available.
| Автор | Colleen Dorsey |
Beautify your home with easy sewing projects for handmade decor! Whether you are new to sewing or just want to freshen up your skills, Sew Me! Sewing Home Decor will show you how to personalize your home with classic accessories. Decorating a living space has never been easier, with friendly advice, clear directions, and easy-to-use patterns that take the guesswork out of sewing. With seven simple and straightforward projects designed to help you learn as you sew, you'll soon be sewing with...
| Автор | Choly Knight |
In this Ford Y-block step-by-step engine rebuild and high-performance book you are shown how to machine and prep the block, refurbish the cylinder heads, and select the optimal rotating assembly for a particular horsepower level.
| Автор | Charles Morris |
There’s a special magic that happens when little girls dress up as princesses! Ice Princess Crafts shows you how to make your own instant fun. Use this book to add sparkle to playtime and parties, with easy craft projects for wintry capes, crowns, wands, and more.Sew, braid, paint, glue, and bedazzle real-world versions of your favorite sub-zero fantasies. Get inspired with a flashback peek at classic storybook ice princesses. And see how today’s enthusiasts are showing their love for all things...
| Автор | Colleen Dorsey |
Keeping chickens – even for city dwellers is a trend that just keeps on growing. With this book, today's modern farmer will find plans and construction techniques for making seven different coops, along with fun chicken facts, and great recipes for all those eggs! Farm-raised and established author, Chris Gleason's hip eye for design, combined with sound woodworking techniques; make the coops both attractive and sturdy. Practical information such as how to properly size a coop and...
| Автор | Chris Gleason |
From kitchen improvements and furniture, to gifts and small projects that can be done quickly, the experts at American Woodworker provide plans and instructions for building 50 great looking projects for every room in the home. With a variety of style and skill levels included, there is something for every woodworker in this book. Step by step guidance, workshop tips, and plans for projects that can take a few hours to a weekend to complete, make this an ideal resource for woodworkers looking...
| Автор | Randy Johnson |