Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books

Book SynopsisRemove a block and stack it on the top. But be careful-don''t let the tower tumble! Wild Wobble! Wooden Tumbling Tower by Mudpuppy is the perfect family game and fun for all ages, 3-99 years! 40 wooden blocks feature colorful animal faces and nature-inspired patterns for a vibrant addition to game night. Our version of the game includes 4 blocks in a row per level, as opposed to 3 in the traditional game, making it a bit easier for the youngest players. The Wild Wobble! Wooden Tumbling Tower fosters fine motor skills, manual dexterity, patience and focus, as well as decision making for developing minds. Box: 3.25 x 7.75 x 3.25, 8.25 x 20 x 8.25 cm Ages 3-99 Players: 2+ 40 wooden blocks Instructions included

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Book SynopsisStart and finish your quilt like a pro! Master the use of 2 ½˝-wide pre-cut strips with this complete and indispensable guide.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Maddie! Inspired by the Half Yard™ Sewing Club's favourite heirloom rag doll, join a brand-new Maddie on her adventures throughout the seasons. Beginning with advice on all the fabrics and tools your need, along with handy techniques, learn how to make your 66cm (26in) tall Maddie doll and her fun wardrobe. Choose from dresses, tops, jeans, shoes and more; the instructions for each are explained clearly with step-by-step photos and tips. And who can forget Maddie's cuddly (and mischievous) dog, Mo... learn how to make him too! Every item in Maddie's wardrobe, and Maddie herself, has a pattern printed at full-size on template sheets stored in an envelope at the back of the book. Each garment's template has multiple variations – from adding collars to turning trousers into shorts – so you can tailor the garments to your own Maddie! Make a Maddie for your family, so that you – or your giftee – can love her for years to come.Trade ReviewWhat a beautiful book, I have made Maddie doll and am really looking forward to sewing more of her lovely clothes. Easy to follow instructions and I'm thrilled with the results. -- Jacqui Hawker * Customer Review *Another fabulous book from Debbie Shore, full of patterns, hints and tips on how to make the adorable Maddie and her dog. Lovely that the full size pattern pieces for the doll and clothes are included in the back of the book. Instructions are clear and well illustrated so can’t wait to get started. -- Lynda Packer * Customer Review *Inspired by the Half Yard Sewing Club's heirloom rag doll, designer Debbie Shore's striking book centres around the marvellous Maddie. Standing at 66cm tall, this chic dolly comes with a variety of seasonal wardrobe options, including dresses, tops, jeans and shoes. There's even handy step-by-step photos and helpful tips and tricks for your convenience. Plus, don't forget to make her cuddly dog Mo! Why not make a sweet Maddie doll for your friends or family. * Sew Magazine, March 2023 *Make a 66cm (26 in) tall Maddie doll, her fun wardrobe and dog Mo. There are clear instructions, step-by-step photos, handy techniques and tips. All items have full-size patterns on template sheets and there are multiple pattern variations, so you can tailor the garments to suit. * Machine Knitting Monthly, April 2023 *Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting started - Fabrics - Tools for sewing small - Techniques - Top tips for sewing small - How to use the patterns Making Maddie Maddie’s wardrobe - Pyjamas - Pleated Tunic & Dress - Apron - Summer Dress - Frilly Blouse - Plain T-shirt - Trousers - Regular Shorts - Turned-up Shorts - Knickers - Shoes - Hooded Jacket - Romper - Reversible Hat - Dressing Gown - Party Dress - Messenger Bag Mo the dog - Making Mo the Dog - Mo’s Leash & Bandanna Acknowledgements & Index

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Book SynopsisPut some pep in your step with this energizing colouring book.We all aspire to the feeling of wellbeing and having enough energy to tackle our day-to-day lives, but sometimes it can be hard to achieve. Colouring is known to help the brain enter a meditative state, reducing stress and anxiety, and perking up your energy levels. Just picking up your pens and creating something unique to you is highly liberating – and you don’t have to be artistically gifted to enjoy it and reap the benefits. The beautiful artwork in this book will enhance your wellbeing by helping you to become more mindful – to be ‘in the moment’ as you choose vibrant colours and focus on the intricate lines, what you’re doing here and now, rather than worrying about what happened at work or any other anxieties. Free your mind and enjoy the process – you may well surprise yourself with the results.Also available: · The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Calm (9781789294347)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Mindful (9781789294323)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Sleep (9781789294316)

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Book Synopsis A little book of life advice drawing on the timeless wisdom of chess from Maurice Ashley, the first African American Chess Grandmaster.At age thirty-three, Maurice Ashley became the first African American to attain the rank of International Grand Master of Chess. Since that historic moment, he has brought his love of the game to a wide audience as an educator, innovator, and motivational speaker. In Move by Move, Ashley guides readers through the essential lessons that chess has taught him about life, using both personal examples from his rise from an immigrant kid playing matches in Brooklyn parks to the most rarified levels of competition, as well as insights and anecdotes from fellow notable chess players. In short chapters with practical takeaways, this book reaches from the fundamental to the counterintuitive on subjects ranging from self-knowledge to strategic thinking to the importance of failure. This little book of wisdom is the perfect gi

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Book Synopsis31 large print mandala-style animal illustrations to colour, with tear-out pages so you can display your artwork - this is the perfect colouring book for adults of any age.

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Book SynopsisValerie Bothell is back with another full year of embroidery stitch combinations, hoops, and samplers. Learn to embroider with 350 new daily prompts, a comprehensive stitch guide, and step-by-step instructions for four small projects.

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Book SynopsisTake a walk through the seasons with Waltraud Nawratil in this vibrant guide to painting nature in watercolour. Discover new and traditional watercolour techniques: textural effects, backgrounds, exciting colour combinations and much more to create 30 stunning watercolour paintings that bring the natural world to life. Paint your way through a luscious landscape of flowers, fruits and trees, including a vibrant vase of impatient spring blooms, dreamy waterlilies floating on a still pond in summer, a golden forest and a copious autumn harvest, and ending with an exuberant pink poinsettia complete with frost-tipped leaves, which marks the coming of Christmas and the closing of the year. Each painting is worked in watercolour in the author's loose, delicate style. An ideal introduction to watercolour painting and an unmissable guide to developing technical skills – with plentiful inspiration for creating your own works of nature-inspired art.Trade ReviewDrawing inspiration from her garden around her home in Schönering, Austria, artist Waltraud Nawratil's Nature in Watercolour is aimed at beginners and encourages us to look at the world around us throughout the year for our painting subjects. Working through the seasons, Waltraud shows us the techniques needed to paint spring flowers, waterlilies on a summer pond, autumn harvests and a bright Christmas poinsettia, in her loose watercolour style. * Leisure Painter, August 2023 *Table of ContentsOpening reflections 6 Materials + Equipment Painting surfaces 10, Brushes 10, Accessories 11, Paints 11 Technique Focus Composition: Flower meadow 14, Details: Poppy flowers 18, Chance: Blue and purple flowers 22, White: White daisy 26, Contrasts: Birch trees 30, Focus: Sunflower 34 Projects Spring Message 40, Flowers from the Wayside 42, Summer is near — Poppies & Dandelions 44, Lime Tree in the Spring Light 46, Apple Tree in Blossom 48, Sun-dappled Spring Forest 50, A Profusion of Spring Flowers 52, Spring in the Mountains 54, Shaded Woods 58, Early Summer Meadow on the Forest Edge 60, Summer Harmony 62, Down by the River 64, Daisy Stars 66, The Ripening Grapes 68, Cow Parsley with Poppies 70, Dreamy Waterlilies 72, November Mood 76, Flaming Forests 78, Colourful Autumn Bouquet 80, Fiery Canopy 82, Autumnal Apple Harvest 84, In the Warm Autumn Light 86, The Forest is Colourful 88, Fading Summer 90, A Bouquet of Christmas Roses 94, Winter by the Lake 96, Rosy Red Amaryllis 98, Tree in a Snowstorm 100, White Flowers in Winter 102, Pink Poinsettia 104 Gallery and final words 106 About the author 110 Acknowledgements 111

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Book SynopsisCrochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets and more from this collection of stylish patterns Shawls are a simple yet colourful way to liven up your wardrobe - they are comforting and cosy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps has 35 patterns ranging from a simple, slip-on crochet wrap, to a large open-work pattern shawl. There are lace-patterned shawls to throw over your shoulders at a party, or capelets to add a layer of warmth to your outfit on chilly days. Granny hexagons and stars are used to make giant rectangular wraps, while star stitch and popcorn stitch add texture and weight. There's even a 'stash-buster' pattern with a mix-and-match border designed to use up your colourful leftover yarns. Many of the shawls would make excellent gifts - particularly as 'prayer shawls' - and of course, one size fits all! This collection of patterns from Laura Strutt features her usual up-to-date style and modern pallette of brights, variegated yarns, and neutrals, while many of the patterns use the increasingly popular super-chunky and variegated yarns. First Published in 2016, this is a new edition.

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Book SynopsisPrepare your quilt, choose your designs, and find your path! This comprehensive guide to modern machine quilting uses both walking-foot and free-motion techniques, all done on a domestic sewing machine.

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Book SynopsisLearn the art of smocking from award-winning cosplayer Maggie Hofmann! With 20 American and English smocking techniques, you can add 3D textures, historical accents, and special effects to your costumes.

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Book SynopsisIn Blossom, botanical illustrator and lifelong flower lover Adriana Picker takes you through a year of flowers and the ways to live with and learn from them, with beautiful artwork as well as recipes and activities to encourage a slower life through the seasons.Telling the stories of flowers from around the world, this enchanting collection also provides mindful and practical ideas for reconnecting with nature and the blooms around us. From making natural oils and perfumes, to recipes for floral vinegars and pickles, tips for floral arrangements, and lessons in floral anatomy and drawing, this book is an invitation to find beauty in the everyday. Complete with Adriana’s stunning illustrations, Blossom is a perfect gift for all nature lovers, and a flower bible like no other.

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Book SynopsisCraft adorable, trendy felt miniatures with this book of step-by-step tutorials and projects, featuring beautiful photos that illustrate easy felting techniques.From self-taught artist Delilah Iris, Sew Cute!: Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures includes more than a dozen patterns for making tiny animals, dolls, dollhouses, props, adorable gifts, and miniature play sets. The projects can be created as stand-alone finished works, but they can also be used to complement each other in a complete set for use in a tiny miniature world!If you have been looking for new crafting techniques to learn at home and don’t want to buy a lot of tools and materials, creating felt miniatures is the perfect choice. Felting does not require a sewing machine and can be done using simple hand stitches and embroidery, all of which are demonstrated in the book along with stylized photo tutorials. Also included are detailed doll patterns, suggestions for Trade Review“Delilah Iris proves that good things come in small packages with her winning debut…The cute designs are hard to resist.” * Publishers Weekly *"A master class in the machine free art of crafting animals, dolls, fairy houses, and so much more." * Midwest Book Review *"Full of adorable projects that are perfect for gifts." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction CHAPTER 1: Tools & Materials CHAPTER 2: Basics of Hand Sewing CHAPTER 3: Teeny-Tiny Critters & Their Accessories Fox Cat Dog Doghouse Pet Bed Skunk Frog Mushroom Mushroom Frog CHAPTER 4: Tiny Dolls & Dollhouses Doll Teddy Bear Mushroom Dollhouse Tree Stump House CHAPTER 5: Patterns About the Author

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Book SynopsisDive into a majestic exploration of the deep blue seaDiscover the mind-bending underwater dominion of Mythographic Color and Discover: Deep Blue. Navigate the wide seas and glide through the mesmerizing depths of a dreamlike biome of ocean creatures, mermaids, and undiscovered kingdoms. Color more than 40 hand-drawn illustrations that wash away reality and bring imagination to life. Immerse yourself in this deep blue fantasy world, transform submerged empires with vibrant color, and follow the enthralling adventure of Mythographic Color and Discover: Deep Blue.- Embolden your artistic pursuits with more than 40 kaleidoscopic illustrations- Find creativity, imagination, and inspiration in an otherworldly realm of color- Color your way from the sparkling surface to the surreal splendor of the ocean's watery depths

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Book SynopsisIn The Witch's Home, Jo Cauldrick shares 25 soothing rituals, crafts, meditations and magical practices for you and your home, to encourage a more magical, harmonious way of living. Broken down into five chapters, witchcraft-inspired activities blending homemade crafts, potion-making and spells will help you become the best version of yourself and make your home a haven. With guidance on how to build your own altar space, create a spell bag as well as candle magic and manifesting, you will be able to slow down, connect to the earth and enhance your own spiritual practices. Designed to encourage you to become more in tune with the cycles of nature, The Witch's Home is a wonderful, practical guide to making the most of your magical potential.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to achieving beautiful and inspirational quilt blocks. Modern Japanese quilting uses Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary beauty. This book is a treasury of more than 125 block designs, characterised by their use of beautiful oriental textiles, unusual motifs and striking colour combinations. Choose from patchwork, appliqué and sashiko blocks, organised into themed sections based on geometric, pictorial and family crest designs. All the techniques you will need are clearly demonstrated. Each design features a photograph, clear instructional diagram or template, fabric palette and cutting guide, and instructions for making the block. At-a-glance icons indicate skill level and techniques used. All of the blocks can be mixed and matched, and you will find examples of fail-safe block combinations for stylish quilts, from tessellated all-over patterns to spectacular sampler quilts.Trade Review'I don't think there are many quilters who won't get something from this informative and useful book. * Popular Patchwork (June 2007) *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Gallery Materials, Tools and Techniques Fabric Colour Schemes Equipment Cutting Piecing Appliqué Sashiko Finishing Block Directory Patchwork Blocks Sashiko Blocks Kamon Blocks Takarazukushi Blocks Index Resources and Credits

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Book SynopsisSewing is fun – learn how to do it yourself with this step-by-step guide. Pick up this book and you’ll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches and learning how to sew on a zip, attach buttons, embroider, and appliqué. In Jewellery and Accessories, you can make adorable watermelon slice brooches or a fun raccoon scarf, while Toys and Dolls features a fake fur teddy bear that would make a great gift – he’s so sweet, though, that you might want to keep him for yourself! Next is Stationery and Storage, which makes being organised fun – you’ll be the star of your class with the monster pencil case and the customised tote bag to carry your books in. Finally, in Gift Ideas, you can learn some beautiful embroidery stitches with the monogrammed pillowcase, or surprise a friend for their birthday with some personalised bunting. All of the projects have simple step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a clearly marked skill level so that you can start with the easier projects and move on to more challenging crafts as you become a more confident stitcher.

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Book Synopsis1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an iconic cathedral illustration from book designer and artist Brian Cook.Immerse yourself in the colourful world of Brian Cook's vision of England. This bright and brilliant vintage illustration of Gloucester cathedral featured on the dust jacket of the 1934 book The Cathedrals of England by Charles Fry.Now available as a jigsaw puzzle for the first time to provide you with hours of mindful entertainment. The box includes 1000 jigsaw pieces in a sustainable paper bag. Once completed, the jigsaw puzzle measures 70 x 50 cm.The book jackets that Brian Cook designed for B. T. Batsford through the 1930s and 1940s are much-loved, timeless pieces of illustrative art and highly collectable. The Landscape of England from the same popular heritage book series is also available as a jigsaw puzzle.

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Book SynopsisCreate your own stunning flowers from paper with these 35 step-by-step projects Decorate your home using techniques such as simple origami, layered découpage, papier mâché and quilling. Using everyday giftwrap, colourful pages torn from glossy magazines, paper napkins and tissue paper to handmade paper, parchment paper and crinkly crepe paper, Denise Brown guides you through the process of making perfect paper flowers. You can display the flowers in vases, create bouquets and posies to give as gifts, use them to decorate gift boxes and greetings cards, or create wall hangings and window displays. Whether your taste is rooted in Simple yet Stunning, where you will find Oriental Poppies and Frilly Fancies, or Bright and Beautiful, with projects such as Vibrant Dahlias and Waterlilies, or finally, Sophisticated Style, where you can make a Peony Wreath or Elegant Lilies, you will be sure to find the perfect project.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers all of the most popular tie-dye techniques - ice dyeing, crumple dyeing and shibori - and shows how to create a wide variety of designs and patterns. All you need to get started are inexpensive materials - fabric, string, rubber bands - and dye.

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Book SynopsisAs a desirable item of fashion, a cherished gift or a wardrobe essential, the shawl enjoys enduring popularity among knitters and non-knitters alike. The most admired of these beautiful accessories are designed with inspiration drawn from a wide range of themes and ideas. This creativity is achieved by blending a knitter’s imagination with their knowledge of how to translate a source of inspiration into an exciting new design. A Knitter’s Guide to Shawl Design will inspire knitters of all levels to personalize their knitting and create original shawl designs. Author Emma Vining describes her own design processes, encouraging readers to explore and experiment with shawl shapes and stitch patterns. Beautifully illustrated with photographs, sketches and explanatory diagrams, this book explores tradition and innovation in shawl design. It demonstrates the effects of yarn, knitting techniques and finishing choices on the end design and considers the framing effect of edges and borders and how to plan these into your project. The geometry of the shawl shape is examined - there are individual chapters on squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles and crescents. Finally, the design process is illustrated in full over five detailed case studies, each culminating in a full shawl pattern by built environments.Trade ReviewAs well as being a handy toolbook and an academic look at many knitters’ very favourite knits, this is an inspiring introduction to knitting design that gives you all the skills you need to create your own unique makes. It is a really in-depth guide that looks closely and authoritatively at all aspects of shawl design. -- Christine Boggis - Knitting editor * Knitting Magazine *A very impressive book. This is a comprehensive and inspiring guide that can be used not only for its individual shawl patterns – I particularly loved the Open Doors shawl – but as a course in knitting design with tips and techniques that are widely applicable to all kinds of knitting. -- Denise Cripps, for Slipknot * Slipknot magazine *Emma Vining’s new book will inspire knitters of all levels to personalise their knitting and create original shawl designs from cosy and comfy, to chic and sleek. -- Reviewer, Simply Knitting * Simply Knitting *If you’re keen to try designing your own shawls, this expert guide will give you all the tools you need to get started. -- Reviewer - The Knitter * The Knitter *The book is a rich resource - it has three main sections: shawl design in context, individual shawl shapes and, finally, shawl patterns. The sum total of all these three parts adds up to a very impressive book. Emma’s encouragement to create our own designs, is inspiring and a shawl is a very achievable project, so I’m extremely tempted to give it a go. I am sure you will be too! -- Denise Cripps, for Slipknot * Slipknot, magazine of Knitting & Crochet Guild *f you're still not sure that you have the skills to come up with your own designs, A Knitter's Guide To Shawl Design might help. Emma Vining explains her design process from how to find inspiration, to the specific techniques that you'll need to make shawls of different shapes. She has also included five finished shawls as case studies of her design process, complete with pattern instructions. -- Wendy, Yarnsub * Yarnsub *This book is aimed at knitter of all levels who want to crate their own designs; it also includes patterns for some pre-designed shawls to illustrate the design process. It is well illustrated with photographs, diagrams , charts and clear text. Overall I would say the book is great for anyone new to shawl knitting and in particular shawl design, and it meets it's brief of explaining the shawl design process -- Susan McDaid,Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers * Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers *

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Book SynopsisAn engrossing look at the rich and turbulent history of coloring cloth Over the centuries our manipulation of the natural world has resulted in an explosion of synthetic dye production and application globally. To gain insight into the history of how folk practices have been lost and technical processes found, anthropologist and textile artist Lauren MacDonald explores a practice that is both ancient and wholly modern: coloring cloth. The pursuit of color has long spurred economic and social contest, and through this deeply researched volume we explore the stories that the materials used to dye cloth tell us about our complex relationship to nature, our troubling ideas about progress and our understanding of power and labor. In Pursuit of Color brings together historic techniques, archive photography, specimens and present-day events to tell the histories of some of the world’s most important dyestuffs. A 32-page supplement accompanies the volume, detailing practical applications and the chemistry behind dyeing processes. The book comes in three different covers (red, yellow and blue) which are shipped randomly as a further happy surprise. Lauren MacDonald (born 1990) is a Canadian-born multidisciplinary artist, designer and founder of the London, UK textiles studio Working Cloth. She has a background in material culture, textile science and fashion.

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Book SynopsisThe elephant is the world’s largest land mammal. Elephant tusks are teeth, not horns. Elephants sleep up to 8 hours a day. Can you spot the odd fact out? Pull a card and ask the other players to identify which of three pieces of trivia is not actually true! With trivia challenges ranging from history to pop culture to geography and more, these cards will put your knowledge to the test.

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Book SynopsisOriginally a follow-up to the outstandingly successful Blankets and Throws, the newly reformatted Cosy Throws & Blankets (previously published as More Blankets and Throws) has over 100 different blanket squares that can be knitted up to create a dozen unique blankets or throws in a variety of styles. More gorgeous blanket squares from bestseller Debbie Abrahams – there’s something for every knitter in this book. In this new book, Debbie Abrahams offers 100 unique blanket squares that can be combined to create a dozen stunning blankets or throws. Full instructions are given for each square, including expert advice on how to knit with several colours and how to personalize them using beads and other embellishments. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to piece the squares together to create each blanket, and close-up photos and clear charts mean you can’t go wrong. Follow the patterns given or have fun and create your own designs using the squares. Practise a range of knitting techniques, from intarsia through to textured stitches, and create squares using clean, matt cottons and soft, hairy winter yarns. Be inspired by these beautiful projects from beginners’ basics to advanced challenges. From a colourful circus-inspired afghan to a sea design in aqua shades, from a sophisticated blanket in mineral tones to a bright fruity rug, there's a design for every taste. Other titles in this series include Blankets & Throws to Knit (9781843404712), 25 Cushions to Knit (9781843405092) and Zoë Mellor's 50 Baby Bootees to Knit (9781843405078).Trade Review Praise for Cosy Throws & Blankets: ‘Beautifully illustrated with really helpful and clear step-by-step instructions … this is a perfect book for busy people looking to relax with a project that is achievable and so satisfying to create. Creating the little squares is so much fun because as well as following the patterns you can also create your own designs. We absolutely loved this delightful book. Highly recommended!’ – Escape Learn and Create Blog ‘I'm currently trying desperately to choose between all the gorgeous patterns in this book.’ – Bishops Stortford Independent

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Book SynopsisHandbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of technique, but goes further by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Advice is given on how to get started and information on tools and equipment, types of clay and a safe workspace set-up. Handbuilding methods, such as pinching, coiling, slabbing and press moulding, are explained in detail with step-by-step sequences. Techniques for creating surface interest, pre and post firing, are included using coloured slip, glaze or paint. Ideas for combining techniques and ways to experiment are explored and encouraged, as well as tips to avoid common problems and to achieve successful outcomes. With over 350 lavish photos, this book will provide inspiration through a unique understanding of current work. It is written both for the novice and for the experienced maker looking for a new direction.Trade ReviewI would certainly recommend this book to all potters and especially to those interested in current sculptural ceramic techniques. -- Gail Altschuler, review London Potters * London Potters magazine *

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Book Synopsis100 cosy crime puzzles.Follow detective aficionado and retiree Harvey Rivers as he traverses Britain''s idyllic canal network, uncovering murder and intrigue along the way. You will need to draw on all your powers of logic and deduction to help him solve these 100 original murder-mystery puzzles.Challenges abound as Harvey encounters mysterious characters on his journey. You are tasked with solving logic puzzles related to Harvey''s story.Life is about to take a dramatic turn for Harvey. His peaceful days on the canal are brutally disrupted when the crime novels he adores become startlingly real. When his friend and fellow crime enthusiast, Fred, dies in mysterious circumstances, Harvey sets out on the trail of the killer.The chase takes him past placid villages and through sprawling cities, following the devastation the murderer leaves in his wake. He struggles to contain a fire at the locks, fights off an attempted boarding, rescues kidnapped animals, and saves many others from meeting Fred's fate.Events come to a head at a detective convention by the mouth of the river. The killer murders one of the guests and assumes their identity, intending to wipe out every detective in a single stroke. Only Harvey, arriving late in his battered narrowboat, can stop this hideous crime from taking place.

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Book SynopsisThis glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for every aspect of this endlessly adaptable craft, from gathering materials to making and exhibiting ambitious woven masterpieces, bringing in a wide selection of mixed media. Meditative and calming, a session at the loom is a great way to relax, and create something beautiful in the process. And you don’t need expensive equipment: you can start your weaving journey on a small wooden frame or even a piece of cardboard, and it’s now easy to book time on larger looms outside the home. The book includes: • Setting up and using your loom, from the simplest small frames to sophisticated table and floor looms. • Design and planning: taking inspiration from the natural world, sketching, photographing, making moodboards and exploring colour. • Gathering materials: from natural straw, grass, flowers, feathers, bark and seedpods to more traditional yarns and threads and even paper and photographs. • Personalising your work by incorporating well-loved old fabrics and precious sentimental items. • Unusual techniques: weaving with photographs or directly onto handmade paper, three-dimensional sculptural weaving, non-loom techniques such as looping and netting. • Gorgeously illustrated with work from the author and other artists from around the world, this book is an engaging and beautiful introduction to weaving for established textile artists or those coming to the craft for the first time.Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Woodland Walk 8 River Walk 28 Walk Through the Seasons 50 Daily Commute 70 A Walk Down Memory Lane 88 Walk With a Poem in Your Heart 106 Weaving Basics 122 Resources 126 Acknowledgements 127 Index 128

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Book SynopsisSweet and petite, this themed puzzle looks like a box of donuts.A little something to bring delight!This 150-Piece Mini Puzzle offers a delicious activity for puzzlers. The puzzle features a variety of colorful donuts and is tucked inside a package that looks like a sweet bakery box.Share a little joy with this petite puzzle—perfect for puzzlers of all levels!

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Book Synopsisin this dynamic, nonfiction graphic novel, Jon Chad illustrates the little-known story of pinballhow it works and why it all matters in an age of special effects and on-screen gaming.In 1976, champion player Roger Sharpe stepped up to a pinball machine in a Manhattan courtroom. The New York City Council had convened to consider lifting the city's ban on pinballa game that had been outlawed since 1942 for its supposed connections to gambling and organized crime. Sharpe was there to prove that, unlike a slot machine, pinball wasn't a game of chance designed to fleece its playersit was a game of skill that required a measure of patience, coordination, and control. To prove his point, he proclaimed that he would launch his ball into the center lane at the far end of the playfieldmuch like Babe Ruth famously pointing to the fences. Sharpe pulled back the plunger and released, and the fate of this industry and art form hung in the balance.Thus opens Jon Chad'

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Book SynopsisExplore Scotland with i-SPY facts, photos and fantastic spots!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 things to find in Scotland. From mountains and lochs to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more spotting fun check out:i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443)i-SPY On a Train Journey (ISBN 9780008431730)i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528)i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisPriscilla's contemporary mixed media artworks offer a refreshingly different approach to embroidery, taking stitch to an impressive new level within wire sculpture. Working both two- and three-dimensionally, Priscilla combines colour, stitch, shape and texture, layering to transform surfaces into beautiful, whimsical sculptures full of character, curiosity and charm. With her imaginative use of the needle and her love of retro vintage nostalgia, Priscilla has picked up on an enduring trend, exploring excitingly different ideas and pushing the boundaries with her original ways of working. The book explores a playful mixed media approach to creating 3D textile sculpture, using a variety of media to transform plain papers and fabrics through colour, texture and mark-making; including both free-machine embroidery and hand stitch. Paving the way for the reader to tackle the five projects that follow, which build in complexity.Trade ReviewPriscilla Edwards' contemporary mixed media artworks offer a refreshingly different approach to embroidery, taking stitch to an impressive new level within wire sculpture. With her imaginative use of the needle and love of retro vintage nostalgia, the artist has picked up on an enduring trend. In this guide, she reveals how to combine colour, stitch, shape, texture and layering to transform surfaces into beautiful, whimsical sculptures full of character, curiosity and charm. Learn about free-machine embroidery and hand-stitch, plus how to construct supporting frames. Every page of this guide is a visual joy, and there is also a comprehensive section on choosing tools and sourcing materials. -- Embroidery Magazine * Embroidery Magazine *This is a wonderful book. I have loved Priscilla's work for years, even to the point of driving to Thirsk at literally the opposite end of the country for a half-day workshop, years ago when I was able. Those lucky people in the north of England! I used to love her fabric collages on canvas, but this book is about her lovely ethereal textile sculptures, using humble materials and transforming them into the most beautiful works of art. She is a very generous person, detailing every step needed to create these pieces for ourselves, and a bonus is that she is in the UK, so there isn't the usual frustration of not being able to acquire supplies - for the most part. Yet another bonus is that her publisher has not given in to the latest trend of grey text and pale, barely there illustrations, as seems de rigeur in some contemporary textile books. If you are a fan of Priscilla's work, you will not be disappointed. And if you aren't - why aren't you? -- Lynsey Adams * Amazon Customer Review *We learn to use a variety of mixed media in this practical guide. Plain papers and fabrics are transformed through colour, texture, mark making, free-motion embroidery and hand stitching. With our confidence boosted, we can then tackle five exciting projects, which build complexity. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials and equipment 8 Inspiration 20 Techniques 30 Colour and style 64 Sculptural Textile Projects 72 Souvenir Spoon 74 Fly Away Home 84 A Pocket Full of Posies 94 Time for Tea! 104 Angel Delight 116 Moving on 126 Index and template 128

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Book SynopsisA collection of Half Yard™ sewing projects for springtime style, designed by the award-winning and best-selling author Debbie Shore. Debbie has chosen her favourite spring designs from her much-loved Half Yard™ series, including five brand-new projects for you to sink your needles into. Whether you're spring cleaning and tidying, working in the garden or entertaining, this book contains everything you need to do it in style! Choose from useful bags, boxes and storage solutions to give your inside space a new lease of life; create gorgeous bags for days out and table decorations for days in entertaining; and finally, make your outside space just as inviting as inside, with a peg bag for your laundry and a gardener's kneeling pad for all those spring jobs in the garden. Each item requires no more than half a yard of outer fabric, plus all the necessary hardware, trimmings and lining. As always, every project features Debbie's friendly, easy-to-follow instructions and a beautiful photograph of the finished make. Trade ReviewOnce again Debbie has brought out an amazing book to add to her brilliant Half Yard collection. There are 40 springtime sewing projects to get cracking on. Some are taken from her previous Half Yard books plus an extra five projects to get your sewing machine on full power. This new book is packed full of ideas for every type of sewing fanatic, from small projects to more challenging ones but nothing too difficult to make. Debbie has a excellent way of explaining step-by-step instructions for even the newest convert to easily follow. I am looking forward to making the new additions from this book. -- Jane Thickett * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *I thought I had every single one of Debbie's books but I then came across this one while I was browsing sewing books. I am so glad that I found it as there are so many good and practical projects to make. I also found that this particular book seems to be a lot bigger than some of the other ones in this collection, which is unbelievably good value for money. -- Sarah-Anne Hook * Amazon Customer Review *This new book, just by its cover, implies that the inspiration inside is 'fresh' and is inviting you to make something new and different from what you normally would. In the opening pages Debbie has given tips for complete beginners plus more pages of advice regarding every project in this book. The book is split into four sections so there is something for everyone from bag making to a garment protector to gardeners kneeling pad to name a few. I'm more of a visual learner and am thrilled that not only are the instructions written very clearly but there are photographs to go with every stage of your make. Before you know it you will have made a list of what you would like to make to gift to friends and family as well as for yourself. Happy sewing, I know I will be. -- Penelope Mason * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Debbie has chosen her favourite spring designs from her Half Yard series, including five new projects. Each item needs only half a yard of outer fabric plus hardware, trimmings and lining. Every project has friendly, easy-to-follow instructions and lovely photos. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Table of ContentsIntroduction 15 Tips for the Complete Beginner Sewing Kit Before You Start Projects Spring Days Out Templates & Index 

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