“Serves as an introduction to the art...begins with a long look at the craft, plus detailed discussion of tools and selecting wood....Individual chapters are devoted to various types of carving
Making things is fun, but making things with friends is even better. So grab some yarn, a few crochet hooks and some crafty pals--there's no end to what you can create together. With projects ranging
Cushions are the perfect way to add comfort and style to any home. A few carefully chosen pillows can cheer up a dull interior, but a cheap, mass-producted offering simply can't match the quality and
This amazing collection of sea creatures to crochet will enchant children and adults alike. Inside this fun, colorful book there are 15 aquatic friends from all over the world to choose from, each wit
A surprising and inventive take on tatting, one of the oldest forms of lace making. This detailed guide offers dozens of patterns for using metallic threads, vibrant beads, and inexpensive jewelry fi
This bumper book features 75 tea cozies, from tasteful to totally frivolous, so you're sure to find something to inspire you. There's something to suit every personality and every home, from minimalis
“Beginning with a good historical survey of writing implements, [the authors] first tackle equipment and basic pens and pencils, then cover style, methodology, and material variations. Some of
Learn the secrets to a collection of puzzling projects, designed to mystify and intrigue. There are 12 seemingly impossible woodturned puzzles to make - all with incredibly simple solutions, once you
An illustrated guide to woodturning aimed at woodworkers at all levels of skills: a one-stop solution for experienced turners and novices alike. It guides you through the various health and safety iss
Investigates the process and practice of design in woodturning. This title looks at design elements, sketching, proportion, pattern, decoration and colour; with instructive diagrams and photographs th
This fully-illustrated sourcebook makes looking retro-fabulous so simple, with 25 easy-to-finish projects ranging from bags and hats to scarves and textile-based jewelry. Eras covered include 1920
Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor pla
Fashion-conscious ladies love their purses—and vintage is today’s key couture look. These bags draw inspiration from the elegance, glamour, and sophistication of styles popular in the 20s
Revamp your wardrobe and maximize its usage with this comprehensive practical guide to maintaining and altering your clothes. Acclaimed customier and expert tailor Jay Francois-Campbell guides you thr
Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly requires intelligent planning, accurate marking out and a sufficient degree of care
“A primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornamentation, and the practical skills needed to carve it.”—Woodshop News. “Blueprints are provided for moldings, vol
Features sections on how to make and source tools and formers, and where to find materials. This title also includes projects and treatment of the history and philosophy of stickmaking.
Adults and children alike with love this collection of absolutely adorable knitted hats, including a funky fox, huggable bear and an elegant grasshopper. There's a whole range of delightful designs -
