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EMBROIDERY WITH A WOW FACTOR: Embroidering on sheer fabric is a brand new style to try to see your embroidery in a whole new light! These 12 eye-catching embroidery designs are nothing like you’ve ever seen before that cast unique, dynamic shadows depending on the angle of the light shining through.BEGINNER-FRIENDLY TECHNIQUES: This book makes working on sheer fabric easy and approachable for any level of embroiderers, including beginners. Using a few adjustments to basic embroidery techniques,...
| Автор | Sarah Godfrey |
Discover how to create unique and beautiful canes that will be treasured as useful works of art! Legendary carving artist Lora S. Irish introduces you to all of the essential components and techniques of cane topper carving in this comprehensive guide. Chock full of important tips and tricks, Cane Topper Woodcarving will teach you how to take full advantage of this fun and rewarding carving genre. With step-by-step projects, ready-to-use patterns, and beautiful color photographs, Lora provides...
| Автор | Lora S. Irish |
Contemporary Paper-Pieced Quilts introduces quiltmakers to foundation piecing with 8 sensational projects that range from a lovely wall hanging to an intricate bed quilt. The book begins with simple, skill-building projects that progressively build the quilter’s confidence to try more involved patterns. Paper piecing is a time-honored method to achieve precise, sharp points and perfectly matched seams in quilt blocks. The method is ideal for making small blocks with intricate angles and is...
| Автор | Jeannie Jenkins |
Colorful Batik Panel Quilts shows how to make bold, graphic and joyous art quilt projects and home décor using batik panels created by Indonesian artisans. Readers can explore the many creative possibilities of working with fabric panels with this inspirational book as their guide. Talented fabric artist Judy Gula shows how to use hand-made batik panels in traditional quilt settings, or turn them into works of art with the addition of embellishment. The creative journey begins with an...
| Автор | Judith Vincentz Gula |
Quick and simple, this easy-to-read, small-format guide is the ultimate starting point to introduce yourself to the hobby of woodburning! Perfect for any beginner, jump right into learning about what pyrography is, safety, types of equipment, pens, burning techniques, and other foundational topics. Get a complete overview, and with the suggested lists for further reading and project books, get started! Michele Y. Parsons is a pyrographer, woodcarver, founder and owner of Parsons Wood Artistry,...
| Автор | Michele Y. Parsons |
· A complete overview and introduction into the hobby of pyrography intended for beginners · Understand the different tools, supplies, and safety precautions involved in the art of woodburning · Learn basic techniques for burning even lines, shading, black backgrounds, stippling, and more · Includes beginner-friendly step-by-step projects and patterns included on a variety of materials, from signs and boxes to frames, ornaments, and coasters · Know how to avoid and fix mistakes, then seal...
| Автор | Minisa Robinson |
Learning the art of intarsia has never been easier thanks to celebrated intarsia artist and instructor Kathy Wise. With more than 40 skill building lessons, Intarsia Woodworking for Beginners will take you on a journey from the concepts and basics of working with an intarsia pattern, cutting, sanding, gluing, creating a backer board and finishing, to techniques that will take your work to the next level, such as staining, shims, overlays, laminations, wood burning and carving texture. With the...
| Автор | Kathy Wise |
Taking the fear out of chainsaws by emphasizing safe handling practices, this resource aims to put raw power in the hands of everyday yardworkers. With step-by-step color photographs throughout, 12 of the most common household chainsaw operations—such as grooming hedges, trimming branches, felling trees, bucking trees, and cutting firewood—are tackled with expert advice and sure-handed guidance. With an additional section devoted to chainsaw types, potential buyers can also assess which size and...
| Автор | Brian J. Ruth |
Wer unter Symptomen wie Schlaflosigkeit, Depressionen, Darmproblemen, oder Autoimmunerkrankungen leidet oder sich nur schwer entspannen kann, läuft oft von einer schulmedizinischen oder alternativen Therapie zur nächsten – und erfährt doch oft genug keine Linderung seiner Probleme. Denn die meisten Ärzte und Therapeuten wissen leider nicht, wie bedeutsam der Vagusnerv für unsere Gesundheit ist. Der Vagus ist der größte und wichtigste Nerv in unserem Körper. Er transportiert Informationen vom...
| Автор | Navaz Habib |
Ein einziges Wort genügt, um sich von seelischen Belastungen zu befreien, störende Verhaltensmuster abzulegen oder emotionale Turbulenzen zu besänftigen: BSFF! Diese einfache Selbsthilfemethode löst eine Fülle emotionaler und psychischer Probleme auf tiefster Ebene – indem wir unser Unbewusstes gezielt beauftragen, selbstständig den Problemlösungsprozess in Gang zu setzen. Denn viele unserer Reaktionen laufen automatisch ab, aufgrund von Mustern, die sich aus Erfahrungen im Unbewussten...
| Автор | Dr. Susanne Marx |
Award winning artists show how to fold their most remarkable creations in Extraordinary Origami. This book features 20 outstanding showpieces from contemporary American Grand Masters, including Neal Elias, Peter Engel, Michael LaFosse, Robert J. Lang, Jeremy Shafer, and more. Intermediate and advanced origami practitioners will discover how to create impressive paper folding sculptures ranging from frogs, bees, butterflies, and blackbirds to a giant panda, a classic harlequin, and a Santa Claus...
| Автор | Marc Kirschenbaum |
A complete guide to making wooden toys and trucks! Learn from skilled woodworkers Sam Martin and Roger Schroeder as they walk you through a featured Peterbilt truck tractor project with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photography. Once completed, detailed woodworking plans for a Ford Model A pickup, a 1932 Buick sedan, a flatbed trailer, and a van trailer are also provided for you to accomplish on your own! Each project contains measured drawings and parts lists. Perfect for...
| Автор | Sam Martin |
A guide to around 50 of the most beautiful and historic spa destinations in Europe, taking in day spas, getaway spas and medical spas. Unlike so many spa guides, this title focuses on destinations with natural spas, where wellness treatments have been a part of the heritage and culture for hundreds of years. From Bath to Budapest, the Spa Lover's Guide examinesthe fascinating history and curative powers of the spa towns, explaining what makes each special and giving detailed information on...
| Автор | Sarah Woods |
Aimed at those who are thinking of doing a course on the subject or starting up their own business, this book offers expert advice on all aspects of being a make-up artist. There is an introduction to the equipment needed that kicks off the book followed by a section on the perfect base, which includes information on skin cleansing, toning, and moisturising for different skin types. Eyebrow shaping, brow bleaching and tinting, lash tinting and perming, along with facial waxing, tips on sun care...
| Автор | Rosie Watson |
While we’d all love to be a celebrity with a personal staff at our beck and call, what’s a real girl to do? Catherine Mortimer has spent over ten years interviewing stars and their stylists, hairdressers, and makeup artists. She’s learned their secrets—and now she reveals them, in this must-have collection of 501 tried-and-tested tips for looking gorgeous and feeling fabulous! Best of all, these ideas aren’t about having a big budget or spending hours at the makeup table or spa; these are...
| Автор | Catherine Mortimer |
Create a colorful garden with tiles galore! A beginner-friendly guide, Garden Mosaics opens with insightful chapters on understanding the materials, tools, and techniques necessary to prepare and get started. Using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirrors, or granite tiles, you’ll move on to create 19 stunning mosaic garden projects that range from simple to elaborate, from one-of-a-kind pots, garden ornaments, and bird baths to stepping stones, garden tables, wall panels, and more! Each...
| Автор | Emma Biggs |
· A scrap and precut-friendly guide to 100 English paper pieced star block patterns that fit inside a hexagon, from classic style to modern and quirky · Contains clear directions for English paper piecing both by hand and by machine · Offers readers a huge selection of star patterns with a variety of choices for a smooth piecing experience with minimal guesswork · Includes 7 projects (4 relatively small, 3 large) with complete step-by-step instructions, photography, and helpful diagrams and...
| Автор | Cathy Perlmutter |
Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns and other useful reference guides for artists, proudly introduces her latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing – with more than 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called «Fairies.» The folklore of fairies – sometimes referred to as faes and flutterbyes – has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries. This book is brimming with tips and techniques for...
| Автор | Lora S. Irish |
Chip carving has a long and respected history as a decorative art form. In Chip Carver's Workbook, noted chip carver and instructor Dennis Moor will introduce you to this timeless craft that is easy to learn and produces beautiful, ornate results. In his engaging and accessible teaching style, Dennis Moor outlines the basics of wood selection, tools and sharpening, layout, lettering, and finishing while instructing you on the chip carving techniques that will have you decorating household...
| Автор | Dennis Moor |
• “Dingbatz” embellishments are a fun complement to hand lettering, scrapbook, and art journaling projects.• Zentangle fans are always looking for more resources to feed their habit. This book not only gives them techniques to practice, it gives them a world full of canvases to bring beauty and joy to others.• Brian Crimmins is a certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer who uses the Zentangle Method in his individual and group coachings and throughout his workshops. • Zentangle titles...
| Автор | Brian Crimmins |
The approachable method of flat-plane carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 projects of wood animals focusing on this accessible style of woodcarving, each project includes step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, a brief overview on the animal’s significance in Scandinavian culture, helpful tips, and more. From hares, ravens, and rams to bears, reindeer, and more, learn classic...
| Автор | James Miller |
Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for...
| Автор | Dwayne Gosnell |
Whether you're new to the craft of woodworking and looking for a great first project or you're a seasoned craftsman showcasing a piece of treasured wood, it's hard to deny the appeal of a cutting board. The techniques can be as simple or as complex as you like and the finished designs can be tailored to suit any style or taste. For beginners, these gateway projects are a great way to try out a new hobby easily, quickly, and with limited tools. For old hands, making cutting...
| Автор | David Picciuto |
· An expanded and revised edition to the best-seller Block Genius · Contains new smaller blocks for mini quilts, new quilt settings, new sampler quilt patterns, and a new “create your own block” technique · Features 300 pieced quilt blocks and variations to grand total of 1001 blocks · Includes user and math-friendly charts · Author, sewist, photographer, and editor Sue Voegtlin wrote, sewed, photographed, and “did the math” for you to enjoy all the possibilities
| Автор | Sue Voegtlin |