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The Art of Papercutting

By: Jessica Palmer

Price: $34.95

Publisher: UK, Search Press: 2015

Seller ID: 003475

ISBN: 1782210660

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Renowned papercutter, Jessica Palmer introduces the story of papercutting, then shows the reader how to 'see the world' as a papercutter. Sharing her art from inspiration to conclusion, she shows how to separate the visual world into positive and negative shapes and design gorgeous images, creating pattern, texture and striking images from paper. Her art is essentially 'drawing with a knife' and she shows step by step how to achieve this safely and effectively. A practical section explains the materials needed and techniques used, including how to work from photographs. Then Jessica shares her...
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Macrame: 19 Great Weekend Projects

By: Jim Gentry

Price: $14.95

Publisher: USA, Lark Books: 2011

Seller ID: 002908

ISBN: 1454701803

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This title helps you create beautiful and charming projects, from decorative home accents to jewellery, with fun and easy macrame. The knots and braids are lovely and can be combined with beads for some attractive effects. Try different materials, such as braided cotton cord, suede lacing and jewellery wire. Knot a pair of place mats for a dinner, create a lead for your dog, a pendant for your friend and coasters as a housewarming gift; just some of the quick and easy appealing projects in this guide.
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Patchwork Quilts & Gifts: 20 Patchwork and Applique Quilts from Cowslip

By: Jo Colwill

Price: $39.95

Publisher: USA, David and Charles: 2015

Seller ID: 002036

ISBN: 1446305260

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Experience the magic of patchwork and quilting centre, Cowslip Workshops, with this collection of patchwork projects by owner Jo Colwill. Jo is an expert patchworker and quilter with over 25 years experience and she has created this stunning collection of patchwork projects for you to try. Based on the most popular classes she runs at Cowslip Workshops, this collection includes patterns for 10 large quilts including full-sized bed quilts and large wall hangings, as well as 10 small patchwork projects. The small patchwork projects include a motif or design taken from the original quilt to provi...
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Cushions & Quilts: Quilting Projects to Decorate Your Home

By: Jo Colwill

Price: $29.95

Publisher: UK, David and Charles: 2013

Seller ID: 002253

ISBN: 1446302563

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Jo Colwill taught Kirstie Allsopp to create one of her beautiful cushion designs on Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and now she can teach you too! This gorgeous collection of cushion and quilt projects are all inspired by Jo Colwill's life on her Cornish farm. Learn how to sew with step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams and clever tips and tricks. For most of the projects, patchwork is combined with applique and hand embroidery, and the sewing techniques are clearly described to help you to achieve professional results. There's a wide range of designs to suit everyone, whether you're a begin...
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The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at Cones 4-7

By: John Britt

Price: $44.95

Publisher: USA, Lark Books: 2014

Seller ID: 9781454707776

ISBN: 1454707771

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

This is a complete studio guide to successful glazing at mid-range temperature. It explores all the fundamental techniques, as well as offering artisan tips for specialist glazing. It comes from expert potter and teacher John Britt. According to Ceramics Monthly, approximately 75 per cent of potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures, and this complete studio guide eliminates the guesswork from the popular process. Along with hundreds of recipes, it explores mixing, application, specific firing and cooling cycles and all the factors that make glazes work. See how to boost colours wit...
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Harvest Your Own Lumber: How to Fell, Saw, Dry and Mill Wood

By: John English

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Linden Publishing Co Inc: 2015

Seller ID: 002899

ISBN: 1610352432

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

In today s artisan, hands-on, and environmentally conscience landscape, there are many reasons to mill your own lumber: a craftsman, artist, or builder can gain access to a new species and unique cuts of wood; there s the Yankee in all of us that hates to see a healthy log simply go off to the landfill when it can offer new flooring or a piece of furniture; and, finally, there s symmetry in building something for a grandchild from the branch that held his daddy s tire-swing. And, let s not forget that wood is expensive; on top of all the other great reasons, harvesting your own timber will sav...
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Increase, Decrease: Find the perfect technique for shaping every knitting project

By: Judith Durant

Price: $24.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2015

Seller ID: 001946

ISBN: 1612123317

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Increase, Decrease is a comprehensive guide to 99 different methods for increasing and decreasing knitting stitches. Each method is clearly described and includes step-by-step how-to photographs, swatches showing the look of the featured stitch, and a list of best uses. You'll find the best technique for every situation, whether you want to increase from the centre, shape sleeves and necklines, work shaped lace, or decrease for the top of a hat.
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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Rare Luxury Fibers

By: Judith Mackenzie

Price: $39.95

Publisher: USA, Interweave Press: 2015

Seller ID: 003362

ISBN: 162033772X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

It's time to look beyond wool, with The Practical Spinner's Guide: Rare Luxury Fibers! The go-to expert for fiber artists, Judith MacKenzie shares insights into working with uncommon (but readily available) luxury downs in this comprehensive, yet practical, guide for today's spinners. With her natural voice for story telling that is both engaging and informative, she discusses the history of each of these downs, how they are used today, characteristics unique to each, and where to find them. She also dives deep into the specific spinning techniques for each fiber, knitting and weaving rare fib...
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Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop: Weaving with Rings and Scale Maille

By: Karen Karon

Price: $34.95

Publisher: USA, Interweave Press: 2015

Seller ID: 001880

ISBN: 1620336596

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Chain maille patterns and weaves that take jewelry design into new frontiers! Jewelry artists will enjoy a collection of new, less-common weaves and challenging projects that inspire and educate. Author Karen Karon begins by reviewing basic chain maille weaves in order to set the stage for the more complex weaves in this book. She explains techniques needed when working beyond the basics: methods for closing a weave, working with micro rings, working large scale, and using alternative materials in weaves. The book is then divided into 4 sections, each devoted to a particular type of weave: new...
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Knitting Fabric Rugs: 28 Colourful Designs for Crafters of Every Level

By: Karen Tiede

Price: $29.95

Publisher: USA, Storey Publishing: 2015

Seller ID: 002029

ISBN: 1612124488

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Tiede gives you directions for making 28 different rugs, with designs that use age-old motifs, including stripes and spirals; traditional quilt patterns, such as tessellations and log cabin designs; and freeform inventions. She shows how to create a wide range of colour modulations, as well as different shapes, from rectangles to circles. The results are beautiful, one-of-a-kind floor coverings and wall hangings that are perfect for your space and taste.
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Beadweaving Beyond the Basics : 24 Beading Designs Using Seed Beads, Crystals, Two-Hole Beads and More

By: Kassie Shaw

Price: $34.95

Publisher: USA, Krause Publications: 2015

Seller ID: 003411

ISBN: 1440242682

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Take your beadweaving designs to the next level!Explore an inspired approach to weaving beaded jewelry with "Beadweaving Beyond the Basics." Experiment with color and shape with these 24 gorgeous designs from beadweaving teacher and Beadwork contributor Kassie Shaw. In addition to showcasing classic stitches, including Herringbone, Peyote and St. Petersburg, these designs incorporate Kassie's innovative variations on Right Angle Weave--Double Diamond Right Angle Weave, Faux Right Angle Weave and Layered Right Angle Weave. In-depth primers on these new approaches will get you started right away...
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Macrame: Fresh Macrame Ideas for Jewellery, Home and Fashion # Milner Craft Series

By: Kat Hartmann

Price: $39.95

Publisher: Australia, Sally Milner: 2015

Seller ID: 002819

ISBN: 1863514791

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

From Craft blogs and interior design magazines to the latest runway shows, macramÃ© is making a major comeback. The new macramÃ© is undeniably hip and on tend, with designers and creative of all types discovering the artistic opportunities afforded by this distinctive and rewarding craft. Tapping into the ever-growing popularity of all things 'handmade' MacramÃ© offers crafters 18 decorative knitting projects that they will love to make, from bracelets and purses to more unusual ideas such as adding a distinctive trim to sweaters and skirts. About the Author: Kat Hartmann has been inv...
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Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet

By: Kate Atherley

Price: $39.95

Publisher: USA, Interweave Press: 2015

Seller ID: 003378

ISBN: 1620337754

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's Managing Technical Editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that is easy to understand with patterns that inspire. So go ahead and treat yourself to these 15 original sock patterns that are easily customizable and...
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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Wool

By: Kate Larson

Price: $39.95

Publisher: USA, Interweave Press: 2015

Seller ID: 003646

ISBN: 1632500280

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

For centuries, fiber artists have been using wool at their spinning wheels to create beautiful yarns. Despite this fiber's long history of use, spinners still have many unanswered questions about it. How does one choose a fleece when at a fiber festival? What's the best way to wash and prep wool fibers for spinning? When should one send fibers to a mill vs. processing it by hand? What's available to the spinner purchasing prepared fibers? For the answers to these questions, and so many others, fiber artist and shepherdess Kate Larson presents The Practical Spinner's Guide: Wool. Kate is a well...
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Baby Brights: Colorful Crocheted Accessories

By: Kathleen McCafferty

Price: $27.95

Publisher: USA, Lark Books: 2015

Seller ID: 002128

ISBN: 145470876X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Apple Tree Rattles, Teething Keys, Owl Towels and Jingle Balls: this adorable collection of 30 crocheted projects celebrates babies! Easy enough for beginners, the bright, bold and fun items include everything from hats and booties to blankets, cuddly bath time goodies and nursery must-haves like mobiles and bunting. With their unique and eye-catching style, these accessories make perfect gifts to cherish forever.
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DIY Wrap Bracelets: 25 Designs Using Beads, Thread, Charms, Ribbon, Cord and More

By: Keiko Sakamoto

Price: $37.95

Publisher: USA, Krause Publications: 2015

Seller ID: 003344

ISBN: 1440244731

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

You've got these bracelets all wrapped up! Whether wrapping beads and leather cord, or embroidery floss and rhinestones around a bangle, these 28 jewelry designs are all style. In addition to bracelets, you get coordinating necklace, earring and brooch designs made from a variety of materials, such as leather, gemstones, pearls, beads, fabric and thread. The basics of jewelry-making are covered--DIY Wrap Bracelets includes step-by-step photo tutorials of anything you'll need to know--and each design has detailed diagrams. Techniques like wrapping, twisting, braiding, beading and macrame combin...
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Woodturning: A Foundation Course includes DVD Tutorial

By: Keith Rowley

Price: $49.95

Publisher: UK, Guild of Master Craftsman: 2015

Seller ID: 001972

ISBN: 1784940631

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Here's a complete course in the basic and correct techniques for mastering the lathe. Learn to create beautifully shaped newels, balusters, and chair and table legs by using gouges and chisels on a lathe. Each chapter takes on an essential aspect of woodturning - from types of lathes and accessories to sharpening, from turning between centers to faceplate turning, from copy turning to boring and routing. Special feature: Every chapter ends with a checklist summary to help you review what you've learned quickly and easily. Internationally recognised as the definitive introduction to woodturning...
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Edward's Menagerie: Birds: Over 40 Soft Toy Patterns for Crochet Birds

By: Kerry Lord

Price: $39.95

Publisher: UK, David and Charles: 2015

Seller ID: 002026

ISBN: 144630602X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Be prepared for forty fine-feathered friends to fly off your hook and put their feet up on your coffee table. Kerry Lord's Edward's Menagerie was a runaway success and now she's back with Birds. You'll be happy as a lark as your crochet your way through this colourful collection of birds, including a bashful Flamingo, romance-writing Owl and a politically incorrect Pheasant. Read all about these kooky characters, their adorations and aversions, daydreams and delusions, then crochet them for everyone you know friends and family. Each bird can be crocheted in four different sizes making over 160...
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Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing: 18 Easy Sewing Projects for DIY Gifts and Toys from Fabric Remnants

By: Kim Kruzich

Price: $29.95

Publisher: UK, David and Charles: 2015

Seller ID: 001967

ISBN: 144630521X

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Cute and clever stash-busting sewing projects from the Retro Mama! Super-talented designer Kim Kruzich - aka Retro Mama - showcases her unique style and skill with colour in this contemporary collection of simple sewing projects made from scrap fabrics. The 18 adorable handmade projects in Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing combine sewing, patchwork, applique and embroidery and are all brilliantly designed to use up leftover fabrics...Genius! With over 10,000 happy customers in her Etsy pattern store, Kim's trademark easy-to-follow visual instructions and full-size templates make these projects sup...
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Mixed Media Handbook: Exploring Materials and Techniques

By: Kimberly Santiago

Price: $34.95

Publisher: USA, North Light Books: 2015

Seller ID: 001907

ISBN: 1440332967

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Make the most of the time, money and heart you invest in your art. Successful mixed-media art starts with selecting the best materials and tools for the job. Here's where the very thing that attracts many artists to the genre--the vast array of available supplies and media--can also pose the greatest challenge: How to choose from the wide variety of options for any given project? Mixed Media Handbook makes your decisions easier and more confident by providing a complete and current working guide to today's traditional and unconventional materials, including tools; substrates; adhesives & mediu...
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