Based on The Contemporary International Quilt Collection which took place at New College, Oxford and at Nostell Priory, Yorkshire in 1993, the original exhibition contained 50 quilts made by designers from around the world, including the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, USA and Switzerland. and inspiration are offered from 25 designers whose quilts are illustrated in colour. Each designer discusses what inspired them and how they translated this into their quilt. For example, Out Here on the Edge of Space with Nancy was adapted from a book of Islamic designs, and Snail Trails in my Garden was ins... View More...
A watercolor instruction guide for both beginners and experienced painters discusses materials and preparation, color theory, painting techniques, textures and special effects, perspective, and landscape and figure painting. View More...
A scarf is a great beginner project, but the wide variety of patterns in Just Scarves ensures that even the most seasoned crafter will create something new and exciting. With so many options for men and women's styles, wearing (and making ) scarves will be a yearlong passion. The first chapter in the book, "Easy Does It," focuses on honing basic techniques. Once those are mastered, knitters are introduced to specialized styles such as cables, granny squares, lace, and shaping. Each of these is given a new spin with fresh patterns and beautiful colors. There are also wonderful chapters on "Rev... View More...
Make this holiday one your family will remember forever With these 19 simple and fun patterns, even first-time knitters can create beautiful Christmas stockings for everyone on Santa's list. Gwen W. Steege offers innovative ideas for crafting unique stockings full of personality, regardless of whether you're looking for wacky or whimsical, classically beautiful or daintily darling. Transform smaller skeins and project leftovers into ministockings for pets or tree ornaments. Clear some room on the mantle and knit yourself a merry little Christmas.
What's better than a craft book? How about a binder full of craft books This collection of eight craft books includes easy-to-follow instructions for more than five hundred different projects. All the crafts are made from easy-to-find household materials, using simple techniques that really work. Clear color photographs of the finished products make it even easier to follow the step-by-step instructions. A wealth of idea sparkers provide hours of craft-making fun for children of all ages. Includes crafts using Boxes, Paper Bags, Tubes, Paper Plates, Egg Cartons, Craft Stick, Newspapers, Magaz... View More...
The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this book provides step-by-step illustrated instructions, plus a comprehensive chapter on tools. The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this bo... View More...
The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this book provides step-by-step illustrated instructions, plus a comprehensive chapter on tools. The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this bo... View More...
If you're like most knitters, you have lonely skeins of yarn in your closet -- casualties of projects discarded mid-row or leftovers from long-completed pieces. Offering 101 charming designs that use just a single skein of yarn, Judith Durant shows you how to turn these extra bits of fiber into stylish hats, mittens, scarves, and tea cozies. Covering a wide range of tastes and styles, this collection will inspire you to dig out your orphan yarn and get stitching.
With over 25 jewelry projects from Bead&Button and Art Jewelry magazines, Polymer Pizzazz 2, a follow-up to the praised Polymer Pizzazz, focuses on the various ways polymer clay can be shaped, stamped, sculpted, and textured to make pendants, beads, and other jewelry components. In addition to basic techniques, readers learn how to achieve dramatic effects by mixing in other materials such as paints and pearlescent and metallic powders. This book also includes an introduction on how to use polymer, and is organized by technique for easy reference. Polymer Pizzazz 2 is a perfect progression to ... View More...
This practical, fun book for easy home repairs by the experts at Popular Mechanics now flaunts a brand-new cover In this world there are two types of people: those able to fix whatever goes bust, and those who beg the first group for help when something breaks. This guide gives anyone the basics to tackle those frustrating quandaries that crop up in the house: plumbing problems, appliance failures, computer and electronics breakdowns, pest infestations, and furniture in need of renewal. The predicaments range from the serious to the merely annoying, but every one is cause for concern. So, wh... View More...
Make special days memorable with quick country and folk-art fabric favorites Every project is quick, easy, and fun to create -- and there's one for every occasion. You'll find: -- More than 50 projects, including wall hangings, wearables, decorative accessories, accents for tabletops and mantels, and more-- Irresistible contributions from 10 of America's most popular designers, including Lynette Jensen, McKenna Ryan, Kris Kerrigan, and Patrice Longmire-- A wide range of festive designs, from homespun hearts and folk-art angels to whimsical snowmen and Santas, all featured in full-color photog... View More...
When it comes to building attractive, solidly constructed shade structures, everyone will be more than covered with Patio Roofs & Gazebos. Twenty projects offer updated, expanded directions for popular favorites as well as more contemporary designs, ranging from simple roofs to ornate gazebos. Step-by-step instructions, exploded plan views, and plenty of detailed photographs illustrate the planning, design, building, and finishing stages. View More...
Beaders everywhere--from rank beginners to top-level artists--are discovering the extraordinary creative potential and pleasure of a seemingly simple craft: making unique, one-of-a-kind beads from existing beads themselves. This lushly illustrated guide offers them a blast of inspiration, with 40 fabulous designs from some of today's finest beadwork artists. Ranging from understated to pure dazzling glam, these projects showcase a range of innovative techniques. Among the standouts: a peyote-stitched Tetrahedron Beaded Bead that can be produced in varying sizes; a Peek-A-Boo Bead, using steel ... View More...
