Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper Samurai Prints Small 6 34 48
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£5.44
Annie's Publishing, LLC Stash-Busting Weekend Quilts
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£14.39
Thunder Bay Press Stranger Things Crochet
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£16.36
Page Street Publishing Co. Retro Crochet Style: 15 Beginner-Friendly
Book SynopsisLearn to create your own fabulous and one-of-a-kind wardrobe with Savannah Price’s Retro Crochet Style. This book will show you, step by step, how to make the perfect sweater, skirt, pants or dress, all of which can be customised to fit every body shape and size. Be your gorgeous self in clothing that was designed specifically for you or put a smile on your best friend’s face by gifting them a stylish new sweater handmade with love. Here are a few of the groovy designs waiting within: * Sport your own far out pair of Solar Flares * Stay mellow with a breezy Sunbeam Skirt * Jive the day away in a gorgeous Gelato Sundress * Find your flower power with a pair of Floweralls Florals and granny squares abound in Savannah’s designs that span all the best elements of styles from the ’60s and ’70s. With these patterns you will love creating crocheted clothing that has the best of both worlds: fun, colorful vintage motifs paired with modern, comfortable shaping that’s perfect for every season.
£17.09
Canterbury Classics The Golden Girls Color-by-Number
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£11.99
David & Charles Mosaic Knitting Workshop
Book SynopsisMosaic knitting is a quick-to-learn technique that will enable you to make beautiful, colourwork knitted projects in no time. This collection of techniques and knitting patterns and charts for mosaic knitting homewares and accessories includes everything you need to get started with this exciting technique.
£14.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The AIFD Guide to Floral Design
Book SynopsisThe most complete collection of floral design information in the ultimate reference book for professional floral designers.
£101.14
THAMES & KOSMOS Catch the Moon
Book SynopsisRoll the die - place a ladder - catch the moon! Climb through the clouds and reach for the moon! All it takes is a few cleverly placed ladders, a steady hand, and a bit of imagination. Reach for the moon, but don't stretch yourself too thin, or you may lose the ladders under your feet. With the right mix of suspense and risk taking, you will ascend to success.
£32.40
Quercus Publishing Colour Your Own Tarot: Learn to Read Tarot and
Book SynopsisFind peace, focus, mindfulness and connection as you colour in 78 tarot cards to create your own unique deckPut your own stamp on the classic Rider-Waite tarot and engage with the imagery on a deeper level. As you colour in the intricate details of the artwork, prepare to discover hidden symbolism and develop a stronger relationship with the cards. As you colour, refer to the accompanying guidebook which explains all the symbolism of the major and minor arcana, as well as the different rules of the divinatory draw.You will also learn the significance of each colour, and what feelings and traits certain colours evoke. By choosing your own colours intuitively, you will breathe new energy into the beautiful Rider-Waite artwork and create a tarot deck most meaningful to you.Enjoy the process of unlocking your inner artist, engaging with the power of colour, and creating your very own personalised tarot deck to work with for years to come.This box contains:· 78 tarot cards to colour· 96pp guidebook explaining how to read the cards· a premium, high-quality box with magnetised flap and ribbons
£17.33
C & T Publishing fast2cut 3-in-1 Simple Square Template: Easily
Book SynopsisDesigned by best-selling author Judy Gauthier, this versatile template allows you to make the most of your scraps and cut 3 1⁄2 ", 4 1⁄2 " & 5 1⁄2 " squares.
£19.19
Flame Tree Publishing Adult Sustainable Jigsaw Puzzle Angela Harding
Book SynopsisPart of a new, exciting series of sustainable jigsaw puzzles with sturdy pieces. These high-quality, 1000-piece puzzles from Flame Tree are free of plastic packaging, made with FSC -certified paper and board, and feature powerful and popular works of art. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Art by Angela Harding.
£15.78
C & T Publishing Contemporary Weaving: Bold Colour, Texture &
Book SynopsisRenowned artist Allyson Rousseau explores everything a beginner needs to start weaving on a frame loom, including design planning. Start making projects for the home and stunning accessories.Trade ReviewHere's everything a beginner needs to start weaving on a frame loom. The book includes using bold colour, texture and planning designs to make stunning accessories and projects for the home. * Machine Knitting Monthly, July 2023 *
£15.29
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper Washi Patterns 1000 sheets 4 10 cm
Book SynopsisThis paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with colorful Japanese washi designs. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models. This origami paper pack includes:1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique designs4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squaresInstructions for folding and stringing paper cranesDouble-sided color (design on one side and coordinating solid color on the reverse)An ancient Japanese legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, while others claim a strand of them promises happiness and eternal luck. Cranes are a symbol of
£14.45
Galison MacKenzieChilds Birds of a Feather Collection
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£17.09
Andrews McMeel Publishing Cabinet of Curiosities: Over 1,000 Curated
Book SynopsisCelebrate the beautiful and the unique with a sticker compendium of more than 1,000 stunning selections from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution.In collaboration with the Smithsonian comes a book of over 1,000 stickers of varying sizes showcasing incredible photographs and illustrations from the millions of captivating collections from the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex. From Victorian anatomy illustrations to rare animals; seashells to insects; scientific oddities to jewelry; spacecraft and airplanes to letters and numbers, this book is brimming with a curated selection of stickers perfect for mindfulness and creative relaxation.
£35.33
Gibbs Smith Lilacs
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£23.74
Trafalgar Square Wild Mittens Unruly Socks 3: 25 More Outrageously Unique Knitting Patterns
The highly anticipated third installment of this popular set takes knitters on a brand-new and freshly exhilarating journey, filled with color and imagination: roaring tigers, cunning foxes, wide-eyed fawns, whirling flowers, and so much more! With Lumi Karmitsa's creativity, inventiveness, and unforgettable color combinations coming to life on every page, this is an endlessly charming collection full of design delights no knitter will want to miss. - Packed with dynamic, expressive, irrepressibly fun patterns for mittens, socks, and matching sets. - Clear step-by-step instructions, with full-color charts and high-quality photos. - Readily adaptable designs—mix and match, choose your own colors, work long or short socks and mittens with or without decorative cuffs.
£19.00
Taunton Press Inc Kaffe Fassett's Quilts In Wales
Book SynopsisThis book is a masterpiece of quilting. The 24th in the series--includes a range of quilts for all skill levels. Artist Kaffe Fassett is a name every quilter knows. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. With his unerring eye, Kaffe has found the perfect location for his exquisite new collection of quilts, featuring both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique colour palette. This time he has chosen the iconic 13th-century Powis Castle in north Wales, where the 20 quilts in this book are set off against the storybook castle and stunning grounds. Photographed brilliantly by Debbie Patterson, they are displayed in all their glory in a sumptuous eye-catching quilt gallery. The new designs include: Saturated red quilt consisting of rich deep hues Cold Frames quilt, with its dramatic black-and-white sashing framing fussy-cut flower prints The cool geometry of his Marble Tiles quilt takes its inspiration from the painted panelling in the Long Gallery Vintage Library quilt echoes the warm tones of the hundreds of leather-bound books in the Castle's collection. As usual, this book--the 24th in the series--includes a range of quilts for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, and features an eclectic mix of patterns and colours ranging from Philip Jacobs' eye-catching bold floral prints to Brandon Mably's smaller-scale quirky patterns. In addition, flat shots, a practical know-how section, and a glossary back up the fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each quilt. This stunning book with impressive designs and eye-watering photography is as much of a keepsake as it is a beautiful gift for a loved one.
£22.50
David & Charles Crochet You
Book SynopsisThis collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included. Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child''s self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone. In this collection of crochet patterns she has designed a wide range of dolls, as well as their clothes and accessories, for you to use as a jumping off point for you to create your own utterly unique dolls. None of the patterns have recommendations for yarn colours so you are free to pick your own colours for hair and skin type and there are patterns for a variety of different hair types and styles.Nathalie has designed a pattern for a Down''s syndrome doll and a doll with vitiligo, as well as a doll with prosthetic limbs; crutches; leg braces; hearing aids; feeding tubes and eyeglasses. The collection also includes crochet patterns for a wheelchair, assistance dogs and a special teddy bear.There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to make the basic doll which can then be adapted using the other patterns. You can then choose the doll?s clothing from the crochet clothing patterns and there is a wide variety of different garments to suit every doll including underwear; t shirt; pinafore; dungarees (overalls); pants (trousers); skirt, jumper and various shoes and boots including Mary Janes, trainers and boots. Use this colourful collection to create an endless variety of dolls by mix and matching the designs. There are no limits to the design variations so you can create bespoke dolls for all the special people in your life.
£13.59
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper Fluorescent Colors 6 34 48
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£5.44
Rocky Nook Rough: Drawing 2 Strokes and 3 Moves
Book SynopsisDo you know how to draw a square, triangle, and rectangle? Well, then, you know how to draw! Rough: Drawing in 2 Strokes and 3 Moves provides you with a way to start drawing that is based on a very simple observation: the human body, as well as everything surrounding us, can be broken down into elementary and basic geometric shapes. The technique that author and teacher Pierre Pochet shows you here has no fine art or academic ambitions. Instead, it shows you how to quickly draw from memory a facial expression or a bodily movement, to flesh out a picture, to create a perspective, or to sketch a scene. This approach to drawing is particularly useful for those who have no artistic training but who are considering a career in a creative field, whether that be advertising, design, or graphics . . . as well as for anyone who simply wants to learn how to draw!
£12.59
Penguin Young Readers Macramà Bags
Book SynopsisCraft your own stylish accessories worthy of a high-end boutique with this collection of 21 macramé bags, belts, and straps.From durable market totes to cross-body boho bags, there’s a purse for every occasion. After mastering basic macramé techniques, discover how to add special details, such as wooden handles, metal buckles, and zippers, to elevate the style and function of your designs. With its assortment of small-scale projects, this book is great for beginners, but also provides fresh inspiration for veteran macramé enthusiasts looking to create wearable art.
£17.24
Galison Feathers 500 Piece Foil Puzzle
Book SynopsisFeathers 500 Piece Foil Puzzle features vibrant watercolor feathers from artist Margaret Berg. Gold foil accents create a stunning pattern of plumage that comes together piece by piece. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage.
£12.59
Annie's Publishing, LLC Modern Amigurumi for the Home: 8 Adorable Designs
Book SynopsisAdd a little fun to your home décor with these eight modern amigurumi designs. Each design is made using Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling DK-weight yarn and a size D/3/3.25mm hook. Designs range from 10" to 6".
£7.59
Tuttle Publishing LaFosse Alexanders Origami Jewelry
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£5.99
Stackpole Books Jeans and a TShirt Fun and Fabulous Upcycling
Book SynopsisCast-off denim and T-shirsts are the perfect materials for upcycling into a wide range of projects, from bags and totes to table runners, placemats, and trivets, to stuffies and pet chew toys, to games, tree skirts, stockings, and so much more!
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co Tree Bingo
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£23.99
Galison Wondrous Jobs 300 Piece Family Puzzle
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£11.41
Galison Mudpuppy The Big Apple 1000 Piece Maze Puzzle
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£15.58
Orion Publishing Co The Abbots Return to Earth
Book SynopsisThirteenth collection of David Bird's tales of the bridge-crazy monks of St Titus that have appeared for more than 35 years in magazines around the world.
£12.34
David & Charles My Knitted Doll
Book SynopsisYou will love this collection of knitted dolls and their simply stunning outfits and accessories. Choose from Faye with her cute bunny ear beanie and boots or Naomi with her Fair Isle dress and Mary Jane shoes.All the dolls can be adapted so you can change their hairstyles and colour - perfect for personalising to make an extra special present. All the dolls'' clothes are interchangeable so you can make one doll and keep adding to her wardrobe or choose your favourite garments to knit your own unique outfit.These knitted dolls make wonderful presents for children and grown up children who will adore the stunning attention to detail in their very contemporary clothes.Table of ContentsContents Intro Tools and materials Dolls opener Naomi Doll Grace Doll Ralph Doll Faye Doll Pippa Doll Penny Doll Florence Doll Anna Doll Polly Doll Alice Doll Joe Doll Martha Doll Techniques: Head and face construction (face 2 illos, head 6 illos) Long tail cast on (estimate 2 illos), mattress stitch How to personalise your dollIntarsia technique About the author / acknowledgements Index / suppliers Copyright
£14.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd More Beaded Purses Lessons in Knitting Techniques
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers SCRABBLE™ Puzzles Book 1
Book SynopsisThe ideal gift for all word puzzle enthusiasts!250 fun puzzles for word game lovers. Based on techniques required for Scrabble, these challenges have been designed to put your word power to the ultimate test. All words used are from the official Scrabble word list, so you learn as you play.Suitable for the whole family.In this collection of word puzzles you will find a great variety of word games:Word Slider move tiles in the grid to create multiple wordsScrabble Word a variation of Wordle, solve the anagram from the clues givenSeven Letters solve the given clues to find the hidden 7-letter wordScrabble Score try and make the maximum score from a given rack of tilesWordsearch ideal for word trainingAnagram Challenges unscramble the letters from the racksGive me a clue fill in the blank tiles to match the definitionWord Wheel find as many words as you can with a given lengthScrabble Soup find the highest-scoring word you can in the grid of lettersWord Ladder get from the top o
£7.99
Search Press Ltd How to Draw: Dragons: In Simple Steps
Book SynopsisAll drawing is based on the simple construction of lines and shapes. This great new series teaches how to draw popular subjects in extremely easy step-by-step stages. Even an absolute beginner will be able to create great drawings following these illustrations. In this book, Paul Davies includes a fantastic range of dragons from fearsome flying and fighting beasts to fire-breathing creatures and endearing cartoon-like characters.Trade ReviewAug 08 A really useful soft back book showing step by step simple illustrations to drawing different dragons. Each step is illustrated by use of a sepia coloured pencil and new steps are in violet so that it is very easy to distinguish which part needs to be drawn next. There are several simple steps from first outline to the completed dragon, varying with the complexity of the animal. The first dragons only require 5-7 steps and having gained competence doing these it will then be simple following Paul's technique to draw the very complex dragons illustrated at the end of the book. Having drawn the dragons they can be coloured with paints, crayons or scanned into a PC and coloured digitally. A myriad of different creatures can be created from these simple steps. A super book for those interested in fantasy art and it would also be of great appeal to children, the steps being clear enough for them to create fabulous artworks. This book would make a great partner to Paul's book Dragons in Watercolour. * JeannieZelos.com *Oct 08 A book for everyone with a youngster in their lives. You'll learn how to draw a fantastic selection of dragons and create an intarsia picture to be proud of following this clear step-by-step technique. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Table of ContentsPopular subject Extremely simple step-by-step drawing method Great for absolute beginners or any artist wanting to brush up their drawing skills
£6.23
Octopus Publishing Group Querkles: A Puzzling Colour-By-Numbers Book
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot series comes Querkles: Icons, putting an exciting twist on the classic colour-by-number images that we loved as children. At first, you see nothing but a baffling tangle of circles, but hidden within each puzzle is a famous face waiting to be revealed!Featuring 20 portraits of icons as diverse as Amy Winehouse, Winston Churchill and Elvis, Querkles: Icons provides hours of creative colouring fun for artistic minds of all ages. Choose a dramatic colour scheme to make your Querkle truly unique, discover who's hidden within, and create a striking portrait that you can easily remove and display.
£14.44
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style: Key Pieces to
Book SynopsisWhen Lotta Jansdotter steps out in one of her signature outfits, fans always ask, “Did you make that yourself?” Often the answer is, “Yes, and so can you!” With that in mind, the style icon created Lotta Jansdotter’s Everyday Style, a pattern book/inspiration guide anchored by five easy, versatile sewing patterns—skirt, dress, blouse, pants/shorts, and jacket/coat—and highlighted with quick DIY accessories, including hats, bags, scarves and jewellry. Photographed over the course of a year in New York, Tennessee, India, and Sweden and organised by season, Jansdotter shares her sources of inspiration and how she and her friends mix and match her key pieces while working, playing, resting, and travelling. Lotta Jansdotter’s Everyday Style brings Jansdotter’s infectious and sought-after sense of style to new followers and longtime devotees alike.
£18.69
Taunton Press Inc Beautiful Boxes
Book SynopsisThis book offers a collection of eight beautiful wooden box projects from one of America's premier box makers. Quick to build and only requiring a small amount of material; ideal for beginner woodworkers. Ranging in function and design, distinctive pieces make the perfect gift. Making wooden boxes is one of the best ways to develop overall proficiency in woodworking. Boxes are relatively quick to build, require only a small amount of material, and can be made in the smallest of woodshops. And, of course, they make wonderful gifts! In this all-new collection of boxes from one of America's premier box makers, Doug Stowe shows how to design and build eight distinctive boxes, ranging from a Greene & Greene-style jewellery box to a "letter box" with a sloping lid. Each box illustrates a key design principle such as harmony, rhythm, texture, or contrast, and includes one or two design variations.
£16.49
Tuttle Publishing Geishas and the Floating World 1000 Piece Jigsaw
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Academic Sewing with Knits and Stretch Fabrics Bundle Book
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£102.35
C & T Publishing Punch Needle Rug Hooking Handbook
Book SynopsisTransform your home with folk-inspired punch needle creations!In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore 15 cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You'll learn about the elements of design and inspiration for crafting your own unique punch needle creations. Adorn your living space with charming and plush floor rugs, wall hangings, cushions, pillows, textural bags, and more designed by Crystal Ross. With this guide, you'll be ready to craft a lifetime of unforgettable textile gifts for loved ones. Learn everything you need to know to punch needle, from basic techniques to expert finishing methods to tips for designing your own pieces, essential for bringing every project to lifeCreate 15 unique, folk-inspired punch needle projects that are high quality and beautiful in any home, including floor rugs, bags, pillows, a chair cushion, and moreEnjoy a wide variety of project types that seamlessly blend functionality with beauty, perfect for enhancing your home decor, wardrobe, or delighting loved ones
£21.56
Globe Pequot Summer and Winter Simply
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£21.25
The Crowood Press A Knitters Guide to World War 1
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£17.09
Penguin Young Readers Improv Quilting
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£27.00
Stackpole Books Comfortable Crochet Socks
Book SynopsisSascha Blase-Van Wagtendonk has discovered the secrets to perfect-fitting and comfortable crochet socks, and has designed 10 patterns for the ultimate in style and comfort. All patterns are presented in a range of sizes from babies and toddlers through adult, and for both men and women, so every foot can be warm and happy.Trade ReviewKeep your toes cosy with handmade crocheted socks - you'll never wear shopbought again! This collection contains ten pretty sock patterns plus a guide to crochet basics and stitches. Designs range in size from babies to large adults, and use a variety of stitch patterns to show off sock yarns to their best effect. Our favourites include the elegant Cable Car, the gorgeous striped Locomotive, and the sweet Little Bear pattern, with a cheeky face poking out over the top of shoes! -- Inside Crochet * Inside Crochet *
£18.00
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper Color Bursts 1000 sheets 2 34 in 7
Book SynopsisThis paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful color bursts. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique patterns and is ideal for experienced artists working on modular origami, origami jewelry or mini models. The radial color bursts are also useful for folding realistic looking origami flowers. This origami paper pack includes:1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 unique patterns2.75 x 2.75 inch (7 cm) squaresInstructions for folding and stringing paper cranesDouble-sided color (design on one side and coordinating solid color on the reverse)
£11.70
Tuttle Publishing The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals
Book SynopsisFrom selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Associationwhose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to create their own toy. This indispensable book shows you how to:Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs and tailsAssemble all the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come aliveAdd armatures so your toys can bend and stand
£15.29
Martingale & Company Moda AllStars On a Roll Again
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£26.09
Search Press Creative Modern Crochet for the Home
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£11.69
