Craft & Hobbies (678)

Leather Art

ISBN: 9780764366093

Author: Cathy Wiggins    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Learn one-of-a-kind methods for adding artistic punch to your creations. Through 18 projects with step-by-step instructions, leather artist and gallerist Cathy ...


Learn one-of-a-kind methods for adding artistic punch to your creations. Through 18 projects with step-by-step instructions, leather artist and gallerist Cathy Wiggins teaches you how to create beautiful and functional art by moulding and sculpting leather. Although intermediate-level leather crafters will find this book especially inspiring, no previous leather experience is required, and this way of artistically using leather is also appealing to anyone ready to try leather as a new art medium. Start by making a leather vase and small bowls to understand the basics about how shaping, moulding, and colour use can deeply impact any leather item. The next projects show how to use those techniques to create more-complex pieces. Each utilizes skills learned in the previous chapters, building your confidence in moulding and sculpting leather as you progress through the book. You'll learn how to select the right leather, use dyes and paints to create depth and dimension, and then use moulds to sculpt the leather into just about any shape you can dream up. Projects include bowls, catchall trays, lighting, table sculptures such as a Rawhide Fish and the artist's popular design the Reading Angel, and dimensional wall art. Plus, an inspiration gallery of Cathy's original art offers you even more ideas to get excited about in your own work.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 190 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-04-2023


$45.99
Whitework Embroidery

ISBN: 9780764364235

Author: Seiko Nakano    Publisher: Schiffer Books

With this complete guide, discover why white is the new black! Learn the timeless charm of whitework embroidery in these thoroughly modern projects. Whitework i...


With this complete guide, discover why white is the new black! Learn the timeless charm of whitework embroidery in these thoroughly modern projects. Whitework is one of the few types of needlework that has rarely gone out of style through the centuries. These 15 gorgeous designs, each with a project to show it off, demonstrate how whitework comes to life not through colour, but through the visual texture and sculptural effects your stitches create. Learn four of the most popular types of traditional whitework embroidery -- Schwalm, Ajour, Hedebo, and drawn threadwork. The projects here are easy to succeed with, including table linens, pouches, wearables, and more, and are designed to fit perfectly with today's sense of beauty. Includes a complete how-to stitch guide and full-size patterns. Here's your opportunity to expand your stitching creations with whitework embroidery.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 112


Dimensions: 190 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 28-03-2023


$65.00
The Quilting Power Grid

ISBN: 9780764365508

Author: Sandra Sider    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Your resource for a lifetime of planning and designing template-free geometric modern quilts. This compact guide is like many of the best things in life: simple...


Your resource for a lifetime of planning and designing template-free geometric modern quilts. This compact guide is like many of the best things in life: simple. Designing a successful geometric quilt can be easy if a proportional sense of design is used, and in these pages, you'll hone that sense and use it for years to come. Tap into the power of grids and colour for modern quilts so you can take basic design principles into your own hands. With clear and concise guidance, you'll learn how to build various types of grids and how to subvert them for dynamic compositions. Take on one or more of the 50 quilt-top projects, which serve as learning examples and are very easy to cut and sew. They are constructed by piecing squares and rectangles in horizontal or vertical rows. Thanks to the grid's power, all you need are the required yardages and piecing instructions. Take the grid out to play!


Bind: hardback


Pages: 120


Dimensions: 177 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 28-03-2023


$45.99
Sew For Yourself

ISBN: 9780764366130

Author: Ingrid Bergtun    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Create sustainable clothing that fits you perfectly and makes you feel wonderful when wearing it. Even if you've never done it before, making your own clothing ...


Create sustainable clothing that fits you perfectly and makes you feel wonderful when wearing it. Even if you've never done it before, making your own clothing can be easy and fun -- and sustainable, if you use recycled fabrics! Using only five paper patterns, you'll find clear how-tos on techniques and instructions for 50 garments to make. There are plenty of projects perfect for beginners, with easy photo-rich instructions. And as you get more confident, you'll take on the higher-beginner-level creations. Here are patterns for shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, and jackets with variations for each. Or make an evening gown, overalls, jumpsuits . . . there's plenty of fashion fun you'll love. Included is a section on how to give your old favourites a new life so you can wear them longer -- mending is only the start of the options. This guide emphasizes that you dont need a lot of fancy tools or training to begin to sew; with the how-to here and these ingenious projects, as long as you have a sewing machine, you're ready to go. Learn how to cut out a pattern, machine-stitch, and hand-stitch. For some of the patterns you'll cut out the pieces following a template, and for others, youll draft the pieces yourself from your own measurements. Feel good about upcycling your wardrobe -- and your extra blankets, sheets, or curtains. Most of all, keep your creativity flowing in everything you wear.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 215 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 28-04-2023


$65.00
Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts

ISBN: 9781639810239

Author: Amelia Johanson    Publisher: Landauer Publishing

Using sentimental T-shirts in your quilting and sewing projects is always a fun and colorful way to repurpose treasured memories, souvenirs, and keepsakes. But ...


Using sentimental T-shirts in your quilting and sewing projects is always a fun and colorful way to repurpose treasured memories, souvenirs, and keepsakes. But if you're looking for new and inventive projects that go beyond a traditional T-shirt quilt, this book is for you! Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts is an inspiring guide that thinks outside the box when it comes to T-shirt quilts. Featuring patchwork-friendly ideas that offer more design interest and an approach that lets you play with coordinating prints, this quilt book includes 15 step-by-step projects and patterns for pillows, tote bags, and quilts - all in varying sizes. Also included are skill-building tutorials on quilting basics, patchwork techniques, and other helpful overviews for quilters of all experience levels. Amelia Johanson, author of Pocket Guide to Fasteners and a licensed Martha Pullen instructor, provides tons of thoughtful and modern projects, as well as expert guidance and contributed projects by today's leading quilt artists, including Stephanie Soebbing, Sherilyn Mortensen, Olesya Lebedenko, and others for an absolutely must-have guide to T-shirt quilting.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm


Publication Date: 30-05-2023


$49.99
DUE > 1st Sep 2023
Folded Forms

ISBN: 9780764366123

Author: Alexander Heinz    Publisher: Schiffer Books

In this follow-up to his first book, Folding Polyhedra, Alexander Heinz introduces eight more paper folding models. Most of these models are easy to assemble fr...


In this follow-up to his first book, Folding Polyhedra, Alexander Heinz introduces eight more paper folding models. Most of these models are easy to assemble from a combination of folded triangles, squares, pentagons, and hexagons which are assembled in a symmetrical modular way, allowing you to create more than 60 forms by using and combining the different folded paper models. The models presented in this book use a mathematical geometric folding technique that Alexander Heinz developed himself. The models all have the same edge length, allowing every one of them to fit together edge-to-edge and corner-to-corner and making folding and combining the models easy. The projects are for all ages! They look very complex but are actually very simple to make. Once you've mastered the models and learned to assemble the forms, use these techniques to create your own unique and colourful paper sculptures and ornamental designs.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 176


Dimensions: 228 x 260 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$69.99
Manifest Your Destiny Colouring Book

ISBN: 9781800079243

Publisher: Summersdale Publishers

Colour in your very own collection of masterpieces and discover the secret to manifesting your dreams with these pages, full of enchanting images and helpful gu...


Colour in your very own collection of masterpieces and discover the secret to manifesting your dreams with these pages, full of enchanting images and helpful guidance Step into the exciting world of manifestation and awaken your creativity with these stunning designs. Just a few moments of quiet to focus on these pages will help boost your creativity, raise your vibrations and ultimately support you on your manifesting journey. The striking images are accompanied by practical tips and inspirational quotes to help motivate you towards achieving your most cherished dreams. So relax, embrace a peaceful mindset, and let the universe guide you. Inside you'll find: - Intricate, high-resolution designs that contain a varied selection of beautiful patterns Images that are great for developing fine motor skills, improving focus, reducing stress and relieving anxiety - Easy-to-follow manifesting techniques - Uplifting quotes to keep you motivated as you journey through the pages Harness the power of manifestation and make your dreams a reality.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 96


Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm


Publication Date: 13-07-2023


$24.99
The ABC of Collage

ISBN: 9788417557669

Author: Adriana Bermudez    Publisher: Monsa

n this book we have gathered the three great pillars to become a collage artist. Inside you will find three chapters: The A of collage: brief introduction with ...


n this book we have gathered the three great pillars to become a collage artist. Inside you will find three chapters: The A of collage: brief introduction with a review of the precursors of this technique and their different styles; The B of collage: explanation of the necessary tools to create this wonderful art; And The C of collage: where what has been learned will be put into practice with the proposed exercises. You can use the cut-out material from the last few pages and have no excuse to start today. Long live collage!


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$49.99
The Art of Embroidery

ISBN: 9788417557676

Author: Eva Minguet    Publisher: Monsa

n this book, we’ re introduced to the work of 14 embroiderers who inspire us with their creations and give us the opportunity to learn a little more about the...


n this book, we’ re introduced to the work of 14 embroiderers who inspire us with their creations and give us the opportunity to learn a little more about them through their interviews. From how to get started with embroidery to how to combine textures and colours, it’ s a real pleasure to enjoy the work of these artists in print. We find pieces inspired by nature, women and their figures, lettering... This is a true work of art that you can hold in your hands and consult whenever you need. The art of embroidery is infinite, and you can discover it here.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$49.99
Customizable Pop-Up Paper Spheres

ISBN: 9780764366178

Author: Seiji Tsukimoto    Publisher: Schiffer Books

amous in Japan for his three-dimensional pop-up art, Seiji Tsukimoto teaches you to make 15 amazing globe-shaped, customisable paper forms using only cutting an...


amous in Japan for his three-dimensional pop-up art, Seiji Tsukimoto teaches you to make 15 amazing globe-shaped, customisable paper forms using only cutting and folding -- and then shows you how to turn each into unique pieces, adding your own embellishments, decorations, or words. In this latest book in his "Wonderful Paper Spheres" series, Tsukimoto presents designs that draw on a variety of themes: Classic Children's Tales: Cinderella; Alice's Teatime. Holidays: Christmas; Easter. Special Celebrations: Birthdays; Weddings and more! Each design folds down to a flat surface and, when pressed at both ends, shifts to a sphere that features images, messages, and intricate patterns. You will learn to assemble forms with 3, 6, 10, and 18 rings in five difficulty levels -- super novice, novice, intermediate, advanced, and advanced designs with doors. Once you've mastered the designs, use the ready-to-assemble templates to customise your own spherical pop-up forms. Then display your creations or present them to family and friends, who will enjoy and treasure your personalised creations for years to come.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 128


Dimensions: 190 x 254 mm


Publication Date: 28-06-2023


$65.00
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