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No-Sew Love: Fifty Fun Projects to Make Without a Needle and Thread
By Ashley Johnston. 2014
Although Ashley Johnston is comfortable with a needle and threadand really enjoys making handmade items for her children and homeshe…
could certainly understand that sewing machines can strike fear and dread into the hearts of many crafters. The complicated machinery with the fussy parts as well as confusing pattern directions send many people running from any craft that requires sewing. No-Sew Love is filled with ideas for the non-sewing crafter or for the more casual sewist who would rather not haul out the sewing machine for a quick project. Materials all easily found at craft and fabric storeshem tape, fusible webbing, a variety of glues, and of course, fabricare all you need to whip up the 50 no-sew wonders in the book. There are throw pillows, grommet curtain panels, cute kids' clothing, holiday decorations, and even accessories for you! Projects are photographed at each step for crystal-clear directions, and sure-to-please results.Doll Couture: Handcrafted Fashions For 18-inch Dolls
By Marsha Greenberg. 2014
Hankie Couture creator Marsha Greenberg’s expertise is transforming vintage pieces into one-of-a-kind doll fashions. Now you can make them too!…
Doll Couture is a stunningly original collection of fashions for 18-inch dolls--everything from dresses to pants and shoes--meticulously crafted from vintage handkerchiefs, table cloths, tea towels, laces, embroidered linens, pillowcases, table runners, and more. It will inspire you to unleash your imagination in transforming your own treasured heirlooms or colorful flea-market finds into one-of-a-kind fashion ensembles.Style, Stitch, Staple: Basic Upholstering Skills to Tackle Any Project
By Hannah Stanton. 2013
evo: Behind the wheel of a motoring icon
By Evo Magazine. 2017
A stunning celebration of Aston Martin's iconic cars, from the early models and legendary James Bond cars, to the very…
latest machines - with incredible photography throughout.The experts at evo magazine look back at Aston Martin's glorious history, with first-hand, behind-the-wheel reports, technical information and performance stats. From the earliest surviving models to the latest machines, the greatest Astons of all time are tried and tested, accompanied by jaw-dropping photography from the world-renowned evo photographers.Special features explore the stories behind the famous James Bond cars, from Goldfinger DB5 to Spectre DB10, as well as the story of Aston on track, from early racing prototypes to Le Mans glory. An in-depth study of a motoring icon, evo: Aston Martin is a roll call of motoring excellence and a must-have for all petrolheads.Curious Minds: 40 Hands-on Activities to Inspire a Love of Learning
By Ty Kolstedt, Azeem Z. Vasi. 2016
A multidisciplinary activity book from four core academic areas--math, science, language arts, and social studiesUnlike the many activity books devoted…
solely to one type of activity--science experiments, art activities, math games, brain teasers, and the like--Curious Minds takes a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating science, social studies, math, language arts, world languages, and more in 40 hands-on activities that promote kids' critical thinking and engaged interest in the world they live in. Designed for teachers, parents, or homeschoolers searching for new ways to motivate students aged 9-12, this illustrated resource provides a short mini-lesson for each activity, giving educational background information, related lingo, a materials list, step-by-step directions, and guidance for extending the activity. The wide range of activities--from exploring the physics of parachute flight to making homemade ink to testing how pollutants affect plants--ensures every learner's interest will be piqued.The Wild Dyer: A Guide To Natural Dyes And The Art Of Patchwork And Stitch
By Abigail Booth. 2017
By teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing and guiding you through the simple stitch techniques this book…
will allow you to dip in and out of projects while learning how to forage for and grow your own dye plants In The Wild Dyer Abigail Booth demystifies the magic of natural dyeing and shows how to use the results to stunning effect in 15 exquisite patchwork and stitch projects including a drawstring forager s bag an apron samplers cushions and a reversible patchwork blanket Focusing on how to grow or gather your own dyeing materials - from onion and avocado skins to chamomile and comfrey nettles and acorns - as well as scouring mordanting using fixative and setting up a dye vat Abigail explains how to create effective dyes And once you have them how you can produce beautiful contemporary textiles that can then be used to create projects that build on your skillsScandinavian Stitch Craft: Unique Projects and Patterns for Inspired Embroidery
By Karin Holmberg. 2013
Uncommon Cards
By Jeanne Williamson. 2013
The right greeting card is hard to find, but with the most basic sewing machine and a few recycled materials,…
you’ll have cards for every occasion in a snap. With 52 sewn designs made from easy-to-follow, straightforward instructions, you can show just how much you care with a beautiful, handmade creation: no sewing experience necessary! This DIY guide contains eight sheets of cardstock and basic stitch patterns that can be completed with nothing more than a needle and thread, either by hand or machine, transforming a blank card into a whimsical, inspired, one-of-a-kind design. The perfect expression for birthdays, graduations, or a simple thinking- of-you note, each design incorporates inexpensive and easy to find household items such as strips of fabric, brightly colored plastics, handmade stamps, and more. Even recycled items such as mesh produce bags and seed packets are put to new use to create truly one-of-a-kind cards!The Sparkle Factory: The Design and Craft of Tarina's Fashion Jewelry and Accessories
By Tarina Tarantino. 2013
Tarina Tarantino's love affair with fashion jewelry and accessories began when she was just a little girl. Tarina now owns…
and operates her famous global jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics brand, TARINA TARANTINO, out of her international headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, The Sparkle Factory. In her first book, Tarina invites you into her world to learn how to make and wear beautiful and inspirational fashion jewelry. Fashionistas, aspiring jewelry designers, and DIY lovers will learn how to make 20 of Tarina's most essential pieces including statement earrings, cocktail rings, hair jewelry, stretch cuff bracelets, embellished spectacles, and more. Fans of Tarina will also learn about her brand history, getting inspired, creating themes and stories, sourcing materials, essential tools and techniques, how to wear and style your jewelry wardrobe, and more. The text is complemented by tips and hundreds of full-color photos throughout.Blackwork Embroidery
By Elizabeth Geddes, Moyra Mcneill. 1976
Blackwork embroidery was very popular in Tudor times, and it is now enjoying a tremendous revival. A form of counted-thread…
work, blackwork emphasizes shading contrasts that are possible working with a single color of thread. This book is one of the best modern works on blackwork. After covering the intriguing history of blackwork in a lively text and beautiful selection of illustrations, the authors present every aspect of the modern techniques and uses of the craft.There is a discussion of contemporary techniques of transferring a design, stitches, needles, and more; information on how to make a design, including numerous illustrations of examples such as birds, animals, fruit, architectural forms, an angel, a crusader, and more; over 200 illustrations of embroidery patterns, including simple, filling, and border patterns; and coverage of materials and threads with full charts. A new Publisher's Note gives a listing of current American suppliers.Done in black silk on white linen, blackwork was originally used to decorate clothes and household articles. Today, you can still produce effective decorations in black-and-white, but many projects will look even better done in color. You can use blackwork on towels, tablecloths, sheets, and clothes, and you can make very attractive blackwork designs for wall hangings and pillows.Decorative Origami Boxes
By Rick Beech. 2007
Forget the giftwrap--these unique boxes are perfect for gift-giving. In fact, they're handmade gifts all by themselves! Choose your own…
paper, and make a keepsake treasure--or make dozens! Step-by-step diagrams make it easy to create a work of art.A well-known British origami expert, Rick Beech is the author of several books. These unusual and imaginative designs appeal to paperfolders at every level of experience. This book features fifteen different patterns for boxes, along with some lid variations and decorative accents, offering a useful, affordable way to expand your origami repertoire.Gallery of Late-Seventeenth-Century Costume: 100 Engravings
By Caspar Luyken. 2003
This volume reprints the celebrated collection of costume plates created in 1694 by noted 17th-century Dutch engraver Caspar Luyken. Executed…
with remarkable finesse, the superb illustrations depict a wide range of social classes: royalty, courtesans, merchants, laborers, military officers, ladies, gentlemen, soldiers, and a host of other figures representing varied races and countries. (A number of the subjects were drawn in their everyday milieu.) Among the many craftworkers and professionals depicted are a carpenter, mason, tailor, wickerworker, grocer, butcher, astrologer, physician, painter, and musician. This important book will fascinate anyone interested in clothing styles of another era.Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
By Brigita Fuhrmann. 1976
After over a century of relative obscurity, lacemaking is enjoying a revival as more and more needlecraft artists are intrigued…
by its creative possibilities. Dating from the 15th century, bobbin lace is prized everywhere for its intricacy, delicacy, and decorative richness -- and couldn't be easier to do!In this modern, step-by-step approach to the craft, noted lacemaker Brigita Fuhrmann shows you how to create every kind of bobbin lace -- from the simplest stitch to the most challenging pattern. In addition, she traces the history of bobbin lacemaking in Western and Eastern Europe (including Russia) and relates these two distinct types to contemporary trends.For all its intricate, elegant appearance, bobbin lace is based on only two different movements of bobbins -- the cross and the twist. Essentially, it is the technique of winding threads on bobbins around pins attached to a firm pillow. The pins hold the lace in place while you cross and twist the bobbins over each other in varying sequences to form a wide range of stitches. The richness of the lace depends on how you combine the stitches into a pattern.Ms. Fuhrmann provides expert advice on the tools you'll need -- pillows, bobbins, pins, and thread -- and easy-to-follow instructions for a variety of exquisite stitches. Clear, accurate diagrams accompany stitch directions, beginning with the braid and Brussels ground and ending with the maiden's net and spiders. Learn how to make stunning straight lace and tape lace; construct fans, corners, edgings; draft patterns; finish your creations, and care for your lace.Needleworkers at all levels of expertise will welcome this comprehensive volume. Experienced hands will discover endless challenges and inspiration here; beginners will find this an excellent introduction to the beauty and elegance of a time-honored art form.Marionettes: How to Make and Work Them
By Helen Fling. 1973
This is the complete book of marionette craft -- from making heads and constructing bodies to stringing the marionettes on…
one- and two-hand controls, operating the marionettes, and putting on your own shows. Four books by Helen Fling have been brought together to make this volume. Their wealth of illustrations, tricks, helpful hints and solid, easy-to-follow advice will go far toward making your performances successful, enjoyable, and creative.In the first section, full details are given on making puppet and marionette heads -- creating them, molding them, casting them, making them out of plastic wood and pâpier-maché, painting them, and adding character details such as noses and wigs. The second section tells, in equal detail, how to make hands, feet, legs, arms, and bodies with a variety of methods for joining the parts together, taping, painting, finishing, and placing screw-eyes for mechanical perfection. The third section shows how to construct marionette controls, how to string your marionettes, and how to manipulate your controls for the movements, postures, gestures, and tricks. Costume and character details are also covered. By the end of this section both you and your characters should be ready to perform. The final section covers the details of marionette show production -- building a stage, lighting, scenery, sound effects, curtain-drops, and presentation. One complete play, with full details on stage props, marionettes, and background, is included. More than 400 helpful illustrations show every step of marionette craft from conception and construction to performance.Beginners will find this book to contain everything they need to know to construct marionettes and present their own shows. Puppeteers will find the chapter on head-making equally suited to their craft. Those who have some experience with marionettes will find the sections on tricks, alternate procedures, and professional methods to greatly increase their abilities to build marionettes and create a variety of new effects and successful marionette performances.Stop Look Breathe Create
By Wendy Ann Greenhalgh. 2017
h3>Stop Look Breathe Create is a simple four-step process for exploring mindfulness through creativity, and in turn, developing creativity through…
mindful practice.The book engages the reader with ten everyday subjects, from 'The Ground Beneath Our Feet' to 'Returning Home' and for each of these there are three projects: one drawn, one photographic, one written. All are based on the effective mindfulness techniques that Wendy Ann has developed in her successful workshops and courses, and the book is filled with simple techniques and ideas to help the reader enjoy their artistic endeavours while being in the moment.A timely introduction to the benefits of mindfulness through creativity, Stop Look Breathe Create offers an oasis of calm in a frantic world.Upcycling: Create Beautiful Things with the Stuff You Already Have
By Danny Seo. 2011
Have neglected items around your house? They can be the source for exciting craft possibilities! Turn your old leather belts…
into a cool doormat (or even a briefcase!); worn-out paperbacks into gorgeous bud vases; tennis balls into a quaint country swing; chopsticks into a handsome trivet, and many more.With full-color photos throughout to guide and inspire, Danny shows that it's easy to be crafty, and fun to be budget- and eco-conscious.Recyclo-gami: 40 Crafts to Make your Friends GREEN with Envy!
By Laurie Goldrich Wolf. 2010
What can you make out of your old bits of paper, leftover pieces of yarn, or not-so-brand-new cartons and containers?…
Craft your own purse out of playing cards, whip up a scrapbook made of cereal boxes, or a dollhouse from an empty juice carton! Tweens and teens can start crafting using the easy to follow instructions and photographic directions the smart way. All crafts are made out of materials that many of us find just lying around the house or sitting on the curb waiting to be tossed in a landfill. Overpriced décor, fashion, and gifts are out, and recyclable crafts are in!Decorative Quilting Patterns: 45 Full-Size Designs
By Anne Szalavary. 1989
This unique book introduces 45 full-sized decorative stitching designs for quilts in an exciting variety of motifs. They range from…
plant and animal life to abstract designs, and include such appealing subjects as a beautiful seashell, a tempting bunch of grapes, a regal blue jay, and a smiling frog -- all ready to add a charming touch to any quilt.In addition to the full-size designs, the book includes detailed instructions that will enable even beginning quilt stitchers to achieve perfect results.Elegant Designs for Paper Cutting
By Margaret Keilstrup. 1997
An ancient art form that dates back almost to the invention of paper by the Chinese, paper cutting is still…
practiced today in China and other countries around the world. Lacy cut-paper designs are used to create a host of decorative items -- from decorative shelf-edgings and Christmas trimmings to solemn borders for birth, death, baptismal, and wedding certificates.With this charming and imaginatively presented book, papercrafters can experience the pleasure of creating their very own lovely cut-paper designs. Thirty-three challenging and elegant patterns -- incorporating hearts, flowers, and leafy tendrils -- are printed on one side of fine quality paper. Crafters simply remove the sheet from the book, fold as directed, and, using scissors with sharp points, cut out the indicated areas for perfect results.Easy-to-follow instructions and a wealth of helpful tips help produce exquisite designs suitable for stationery borders, photo and document frames, bookmarks, and a variety of other attractive gift and personal items.How to Build Egyptian Boat Models: Patterns and Instructions for Three Royal Vessels
By Jack Sintich. 2007
The ancient Egyptians were avid model makers. Many of their miniature masterpieces were replicas of boats, lovingly handcrafted from the…
finest woods and often decorated with rich materials such as ivory. Amazing examples of Egyptian maritime art and technology, many of these models remain intact today, displayed and admired in museums and private collections centuries after they were masterfully crafted.Concise, authoritative, and easy to follow, this unique guide shows modern shipwrights how to build three ancient Egyptian boat models following the same expert techniques used by craftsmen thousands of years ago. A beginner's skill level is all that's needed to expertly construct the royal sailing ships of King Khufu (ruled ca. 2551-2528 B.C.), Queen Hatshepsut (ruled ca. 1479-1458 B.C.) and the great Ramses II (ruled ca. 1279-1213 B.C.). Learn how to select the proper wood and gather the appropriate tools and materials. Follow simple guidelines for every aspect of construction, from hull to sails to rowing oars--even building the display stand. Replicate the paints and colors used for the original Egyptian models. And discover ancient free-hand painting techniques, including how to create authentic hieroglyphic symbols to decorate your project. A profusion of detailed patterns and diagrams--plus photographs of each finished model--accompany the text, guiding crafters step-by-step to shipbuilding success.