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Book SynopsisJake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw. This is his complete course in drawing, suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists, and designed to help you fit drawing into your lifestyle. Tried-and-tested exercises, ranging from five-minute sketches to dedicated sessions of an hour or longer, cover every subject and location you could wish for, while accessibly written drawing theory helps you relate the technical concepts to your practice, helping you to hone your craft. Whatever your goals are, expert art tutor Jake Spicer gives you the inspiration and encouragement to draw more - and keep improving.

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Book SynopsisAbstract landscape painting expresses emotion while still capturing the essence of a landscape. This compelling book explores this suggestive style first developed by Turner. Using the hauntingly-beautiful paintings of Gareth Edwards, it explores the technical, historical and psychological dimensions of abstract landscape painting to help you develop your own skilful and intensely personal approach. Through this new book you can learn about how to begin an abstract landscape painting, using chance application; understand how to ‘manage accidents’ to create innovative pieces of work; discover the importance of effective composition and how this navigates the viewer’s journey; determine the importance of the ‘invisible’ elements of painting: the unspoken value of the viewer and the influence of ‘looking’. It also reveals how to utilize a convergence of linear and atmospheric perspective to help your viewer traverse the picture plane and helps you understand the importance of light, space, colour, and tone in generating evocative paintings. Finally, it encourages you to be more demanding of your surface, using textural techniques and glazing to achieve professional production values. It is a unique and exciting book into this under-documented genre.Trade ReviewAs well as the personal connection you also get the best of two worlds – top-quality writing as well as painting. This really is a stupendous book. -- Henry Malt * artbookreview *At last – at long last, you might say – along comes a serious book about abstract painting that goes further than what you might previously have dismissed as the painting-by-numbers school of instruction. This is a unique book that does its readers as well as its subject full justice. -- Henry Malt - The Artist reviewer * The Artist *

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1948, this is the classic, definitive work on the use of the small (3 1/2 inch) lathe which has proved invaluable to generations of light engineers, small garage owners and precision hobbyists, apprentices and engineering professionals alike.Table of ContentsThe Lathe. Choosing a Lathe. Installing the Lathe. Lathe Accessories. Measuring Equipment. Lathe Tools. Drills & Reamers. Holding Work in the Lathe. Marking Out. Plain Turning & Boring. Taper Turning. Crankshaft Turning. Disc & Ball Turning. Screwcutting. Milling, Shaping & Grinding in the Lathe. Lapping. Metal Spinning. Spring Winding. Turning Rubber. Production Methods in Small Lathes. Care of the Lathe and its Accessories.

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Book SynopsisA Christmas-themed mix-and-match rubber stamp set for adults to create endless festive combinations. Jingle Stamps is a jolly collection of twenty-two shapes and textures waiting to be mixed and matched into any festive Christmas scene you can dream up. Triangles become santa hats or, when stacked vertically, evergreen trees. Dots and squares become wrapped gifts. The pieces of a candle can be repurposed into a decorative ornament. An assortment of shapes and textures offer infinite combinations and endless fun.

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Book SynopsisFrom the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes the second instalment of Murdle puzzles for young detectives!The four junior detectives are back with more cases to solve and mysteries to unravel! Join Jake, Olivia, Julius and the greatest ever cat detective as they cross paths with even shadier characters and their wrongdoings in the peculiar world of Murdle. With another forty fiendishly fun mystery puzzles, young readers will love to investigate shifty suspects, spooky locations and curious clues with the help of the Murdle deduction grid to solve each whodunnit.

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Book SynopsisJigsaw puzzle (1000 pieces).

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Book SynopsisColour away the stress of the day with this beautiful collection of over 45 relaxing images, accompanied by mindful quotes.Colouring in has been shown to be one of the best ways to counter the stress and tension of everyday life. The concentration needed to fill in artworks neatly pushes away other thoughts and allows you to relax into a creative project. This collection of images has been selected for their calming and positive and upbeat qualities to help beat anxiety. So you''ll find beautiful landscapes, glorious sunsets and delightful animals, along with a selection of soothing patterns such as mandalas. These are accompanied by inspiring quotes to encourage mindfulness and positivity as you colour. • Includes 45 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • Accompanied by inspiring quotes • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through • Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markers

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Book SynopsisLearn to knit with this 2-in-1 knitting course where you build your knitting skills one square at a time and then join them together to create a beautiful blanket.This practical guide will explain all the basic knitting stitches and techniques. Each of the 50 knitted swatches focuses on a different skill and builds on the previous squares, taking you from absolute beginner to advanced in no time at all.? Includes everything from casting on, the knit and purl stitches, shaping, slip stitches and colourwork, through to more advanced techniques such as knitting in the round and mosaic knitting.? All of the lessons have step-by-step instructions and photography so they?re very easy to follow.? There are video tutorials for each of the squares for additional support.In addition to the 50 squares there are instructions for how to join them together to make one large blanket or a smaller baby blanket. Grab your copy now and start your knitting journey.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this escape room edition contains an exciting array of puzzles to solve, all in an ingenious, brand-new format. Hone your problem-solving skills and find enjoyment in perseverance as you work your way towards the end of the book... and to your escape!

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Book Synopsis'This is a fascinating book ... it will no doubt be a great source of entertainment around many a dinner table' – She Magazine______________________________A Sunday Times top-ten title in 2008 and a bestseller ever since, I Used to Know That has continued to delight readers with its pages of forgotten facts from our school days.I Used to Know That is an ideal and accessible reference guide for adults wanting to brush up on their lost knowledge – or prepare for a pub quiz!If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction or the number of continents in the world, I Used to Know That is guaranteed to provide all the answers.Trade ReviewAmusing but useful... I am not the only one planning to keep it on my desk to avoid any intellectually embarrassing moments * The Scotsman *a droll personal audit of how much - or how little - of school learning lingers on into later life... it is not only fun to dip into, it is a mine of useful information... It's all there, easily found, clearly laid out * The Oldie *This is a fascinating book... it will no doubt be a great source of entertainment around many a dinner table * She *A fun and witty collection of snippets of information we 'used to know' from school * Essentials *This is an absorbing volume of familiar facts and figures you may well have forgotten... If the answers are just out of reach, but you know them really, this is the book for you * Sainsbury's Magazine *It is a fascinating read and you might even learn a few things you missed out on first time around * Townswoman Magazine *It covers everything we should remember from school but don't * The Western Mail *could help you connect with your childhood, boost your brainpower and remind your kids just how clever you are * Irish News *[an] entertaining rag-bag of a book, a sort of cocktail of half-remembered things from your schooldays * Birmingham Evening Mail *

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Book SynopsisIn the course of a Dungeons & Dragons game, a Dungeon Master has to make one decision after another in response to player behaviour—and the better the players, the more unpredictable their behaviour! It’s easy for even an experienced DM to get bogged down in on-the-spot decision-making or to let combat devolve into a boring slugfest, with enemies running directly at the player characters and biting, bashing, and slashing away. In The Monsters Know What They’re Doing, Keith Ammann lightens the DM’s burden by helping you understand your monsters’ abilities and develop battle plans before your fifth edition D&D game session begins. Just as soldiers don’t whip out their field manuals for the first time when they’re already under fire, a DM shouldn’t wait until the PCs have just encountered a dozen bullywugs to figure out how they advance, fight, and retreat.Easy to read and apply, The Monsters Know What They're Doing is essential reading for every DM.Trade Review“I’ve always said, the Dungeon Master is the whole world except for his players and as a result, I spend countless hours prepping for my home group. What Keith gets is that the monsters are the DM’s characters and his work has been super helpful in adding logic, flavor, and fun in my quest to slaughter my players’ characters and laugh out the window as they cry in their cars afterward.” —Joe Manganiello, award-winning actor/producer, author of Evolution, founder/creative director of Death Saves streetwear, and consultant/contributor to Dungeons & Dragons“This book almost instantly made me a better Dungeon Master. If you’re running games, it is a must-have enhancement. I gave copies to the two others in our group who share in the Dungeon Mastering, and both of them came back the next time grinning rather slyly. Keith is a diabolical genius, and I say that with the utmost respect!” —R. A. Salvatore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty-five books, including the Drizzt novels The Crystal Shard, Timeless, and Boundless“The best movie villains are the ones you fall in love with. Keith’s book grounds villains in specificity, motivation, and tactics--so much so that players will love to hate ‘em. This book will enrich your game immeasurably!” —Matthew Lillard, award-winning actor, director, producer, and co-founder of Beadle and Grimm’s Pandemonium Warehouse“I have to send this book to my DM!” —Hugo award finalist Max Gladstone, author of This is How You Lose the Time War“I hope my DM doesn't read this book.” —Hugo award-winner Elizabeth Bear, author of Ancestral Night“Every great DM needs a copy of this book like a player needs a D20 that rolls a lot of critical hits. It won't make the other side happy, but it will make the game more exciting.” —Two-time Campbell award finalist Stina Leicht, author of Cold Iron"Is a conniving creature with a rational sense of self-preservation really going to take one last swipe at the fighter while on death’s door, or would it run away to fight another day? Depending on the monster, this book has the answer." —SYFY Wire“One of the most interesting, thoughtful, smart RPG sourcebooks I've ever read. . . . The Monsters Know What They're Doing is a hoot just to read, and transported me back to my days of poring over the Monster Manual and the Fiend Folio."—Cory Doctorow, co-editor of boingboing.net and New York Times bestselling author of Little Brother and Homeland“As a dungeon master, I am overcome with the sheer usefulness of Keith Ammann’s The Monsters Know What They’re Doing. This book is brilliant. It’s completely rewriting the way I think about encounters, and making me want to sick a pack of goblins on my players straight away. Highly recommended for any DM of any level of experience. And I fear it will become required reading when Live to Tell the Tale comes out this summer and our players all get smarter with their tactics too!” —Lou Anders, Hugo award winning author of Once Upon a Unicorn, Star Wars: Pirate’s Price, and the Thrones & Bones trilogy“This book is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL for any D&D DM, whether you’re running monsters straight from the book or not. This should sit prominently on every game shelf and should be pulled out for every session.” –Dice Monkey

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Book SynopsisIn Kawaii Doggies, the follow-up and perfect companion to Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong teaches you, step by step, how to draw all your favorite breeds doing all sorts of silly and endearing things.Trade Review"Fun, inspiring, and thoroughly 'user friendly' for aspiring artists and illustrators in both organization and presentation, Kawaii Doggies is a perfect DIY instructional guide." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsContents Introduction What is Kawaii? How to Use This Book Tools Drawing Your Doggies Facial Expression Directory Coloring Your Doggies Favorite Breeds Puppies Poses & Moods Daily Activities Dress-Up Bon(e) Appetit Portraits Doggy Coloring Pages Dog Breed Directory

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Book SynopsisAnother official Pokémon Crochet book! Make your own adorable Pokémon characters with simple crochet patterns and step-by-step photos to guide you.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels. This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters. An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.Table of ContentsIntroduction Preparation Tools and Materials Preparing to Write Layout Basics The Hands The Hands Selector Roman Post Roman Insular Gothic Renaissance Baroque Modern Illumination and Ornamentation Decorating with Gold Glossary Index Credits

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Book SynopsisThe BBC primetime series The Great British Sewing Bee, is back.Starting with the basics, from how to use a sewing machine and understand paper patterns, to knowing your fabrics and how to achieve that perfect finish – this is a go-to guide that you will keep referring back to.With a section that demystifies the fitting process, and with expert sewing tips on making alterations, you'll be able to choose from a variety of projects that will ease you into the world of sewing.For burgeoning sewers, this technique-focused book reveals the joys of sewing and the tools and skills required to progress. Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing – tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more – to guidance on adding decorative finishes including piping, exposed zips, appliqué and more, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to take the leap and start creating long-lasting projects to cherish.

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Book SynopsisPart of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the charming Moomin: A Dangerous Journey. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Now includes an A4 poster for reference.The Dangerous Journey by Tove Jansson was originally published in 1977. Translated by Kingsley Hart, it tells the story of Susanna who finds a pair of magic spectacles that transport her from the field in which she is reading. She finds herself on an adventure filled with swamps, volcanoes , dried-up oceans and jungles that only the young girl's friends from Moominvalley can help her with. The popular characters Sniff, Snufkin and Mo omin all show up, however it is Too-Ticky who is

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewI would say that any beginner could pick up this book and progress through it easily, and try most of the projects. There is also enough here for an intermediate to more experienced feltmaker to learn, especially if you have not tried the ‘Felt on a Ball’ technique. Anyone could benefit from Natasha’s ideas on surface textures and decoration, and on how to use a good colour palette in their work. It is certainly a book which I will be dipping in and out of for ideas and inspiration. -- Janine Rees, Felt Matters * Felt Matters *This colourful and informative book is a complete guide to the wet felt-making process, including explaining what the process is, materials and equipment required, a clear how-to guide with lots of handy tips and instructions for nine projects – and it’s great fun and a good workout, too! -- Anne Williams, The Quilter * The Quilter *This is a comprehensive book. Whether one is a beginner or an experienced felt maker, my guess is that there is something new foe everyone to learn or take inspiration from. -- Martien van Zuilen, Australian Felt Magazine * Australian Felt Magazine *The importance of top-notch photography as a teaching aid has been recognised and all the step-by-step instructions are visually illustrated, making this book ideal for the complete beginner to gain confidence and grow, as well as inspiring the more experienced wet-felter to experiment further with new designs, different techniques, unexplored tools, novel materials and innovative embellishment materials. -- Sally Firth, Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers * The Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. *If you can only buy one felting book, this should be at the top of your list. -- Sharon Johnson, Fall 2023 Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot * Fall 2023 Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot *

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Book SynopsisThis volume combines six books by celebrated artist and lecturer George A. Bridgman, who taught figure and anatomy drawing at New York City's Art Students League. This fifth edition preserves Bridgman's comprehensive lessons and original sketches - featuring more than 1000 drawings and 22 expert lessons on mastering the human figure from every angle - but repackages it with a new cover that distinguishes it from the competition.Trade ReviewPraise for previous editions of Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life: “[A] classic. . . . a standard work at art schools. . . . indispensable.”—Library JournalPraise for previous editions of Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life: “[A] classic. . . . a standard work at art schools. . . . indispensable.”—Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA useful and enjoyable guide to capturing facial likeness. Overall a useful and enjoyable guide. -- Henry Malt, The Artist * The Artist *

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Book SynopsisContains 8 (completely new) sets of very simple war-gaming rules covering all periods from Ancient to WWII. The rules only require a small number of figures and a 3' x 3' playing area, ideal for beginners. Includes 30 tactical scenarios that can be used with any period.

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Book SynopsisWinter Celebrations is a celebration of the festive season through craft, featuring a beautiful collections of over 30 decorations and gifts that draw upon Arounna Khounnoraj's natural aesthetic. From christmas decorations, advent calendars to handmade tablescapes for family gatherings – get ready to hunker down and make yourself a handmade Christmas. In this ultimate maker's guide to the festive season, Arounna will cover a variety of different crafts from embroidery, block printing, sewing and pottery, through the projects learn how to make your own wrapping paper, paper garlands and more. Designed with sustainability in mind, the projects will teach you how to think innovatively and reusing whatever materials you might have to hand, including found and natural objects. There will also be an emphasis on techniques that don’t require a lot of tools or equipment as well as projects that can be achieved in a short amount of time. All the projects include stunning lifestyle photography and clear step-by-step instructions, making this a book accessible for all. Winter Celebrations will inspire readers to create decorations that they can reuse each year as they learn to embrace a more handmade approach to the festive season.

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Book SynopsisMURDLE FANS LOOK NO FURTHER . . .HIGH STAKES HEADSCRATCHERS THAT PROMISE TO DELIGHT, THE GCHQ PUZZLE BOOK NOW IN PAPERBACK''Fiendish . . . as frustrating, divisive and annoying as it is deeply fulfilling'' Guardian ----The secrets of the country depend on you.Find out if you've got what it takes to be a code breaker?GCHQ's top-secret codebreakers have always protected the country from Bletchley Park's war-ending WWII breakthroughs to saving us all from life-destroying foreign cyberattacks.But what kind of mind does it take to work there? And do you have the brain power, cunning and resourcefulness to pit your wits against them and win? Here, taken from their archives, are decades of codes, puzzles and challenges for everyone to try.You'll discover:- Tips on how to get into the mind-set of a codebreaker- Puzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to brain-bend

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Book SynopsisUnleash your creativity and explore the world of Jeep with this colouring and activity book! Perfect for all Jeep enthusiasts, this book is packed with detailed colouring pages of iconic Jeep vehicles, interactive activity pages, and removable Jeep stickers.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever received a duck on your Jeep vehicle? If you're a Jeep owner, you likely have! Now, you cancolor all your favorite duck characters, from the Camo Duck to the Star Duck and so much more with You've Been Ducked Jeep Brand Coloring Book! As you color, you'll learn a little about each duckand what makes them unique, like how Camo Duck loves to play hide and seek, andhow Floral Duck is always gardening. Also included are stickers ofeach duck in the book. Every page is perforated, so you can remove it and shareit with fellow Jeep enthusiasts. All the ducks are ready for adventure, sograb your favorite coloring tools and let your enthusiasm for the Jeep brand shine!Jeep, the Jeep grille, and related logos, vehicle model namesand trade dress are trademarks of FCA US LLC and used under license by FoxChapel Publishing. 2025 FCA US LLC.

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Book SynopsisPopular author Corinne Lapierre brings us another delightful book of beautiful felt creatures. Fabulous Felt Animals includes families of deer, raccoons, foxes, rabbits, bears and mice, all brought to life with cute outfits and fun accessories. The animals are made using ready-made craft felt that is easy to work with and soft to the touch, and are hand-sewn using simple stitches. Clear step-by-step instructions are provided for every project, accompanied by gorgeous photographs and Corinne's delightful illustrations, and there are same-size templates at the back of the book for all the animals, clothes and accessories.Trade ReviewA fabulous book with very clear instructions and accompanying pictures to make these gorgeous little characters. Instructions to make their clothing is nice touch too! Love it! -- Jill Pointer * Amazon *I have been looking forward to this book and was not disappointed. It is full of detailed instructions how to make each of the animals, including their clothes and accessories. There are plenty of photographs showing how to make each one. Full size patterns included in the book. As usual, Corinne has written a delightful book that anyone can use to make delightful felt animals. -- Lynda Packer * Amazon *I absolutely love this book. The step-by-step instructions for each animal and their accessories are really easy to follow. The attention to detail is amazing. The added templates at the back of the book are great also. If you're new to sewing don't let that put you off because the stitches are really simple. I'm excited to get started. -- Katy Morris * Amazon *Felt Animal Families is full of cute creatures to make from felt. The patterns are easy to follow with great illustrations. A good book for young and old. I especially like the rabbit family with their picnic. I look forward to making these delightful little friends. -- Amanda Cameron * Amazon *Absolutely loved this book. Full size templates included for the animals, their clothes and accessories, with detailed step by step photos and instructions. The animals are very cute, small enough to fit in little pockets and could very easily be made into keyrings & bag charms, or Christmas tree trims by using seasonal colours or embellishments. Templates could easily be enlarged if a larger toy was preferred. Personally I feel the size of these little animals are very much part of their charm. If you have read and enjoyed any of Corinne Lapierre's previous books you would definitely love this. If you haven't, this would be a perfect introduction. -- Ann Crawford * Amazon *Familes of deer, raccoons, foxes, rabbits, bears and mice are all brought to life with outfits and fun accessories. Ready-made craft felt is easy to work with, soft to the touch and the animals are hand-sewn using simple stitches. Every project has gorgeous photos and step-by-step instructions. Same-size templates are included for all the animals, clothes and accessories. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Table of ContentsIntroduction Techniques Projects: Raccoon Bear Fox Rabbit Mouse Deer Templates

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Book SynopsisThe Superteam Handbook puts the focus on the heroes and their team, with details for players and gamemasters alike to make their team cohesive, dramatic, and fun! Heroes can work closer together than ever before with new, team-focused powers, advantages, and attack options. Eight pre-made hero teams—ranging from PL 5 to PL 12—serve as campaign-kickstarters, with guidelines, resources, and advice for running a variety of heroic campaigns, along with background and statblocks for their members to use as player characters, rivals, or villains. Will you save the planet as part of the globe-hopping UNIQUE, battle to keep the streets safe as one of the street-brawling Ferroburg Four, or take on ancient aliens from the cockpit of your own giant robot as a member of MagnaForce? Whatever you choose, be stronger than the sum of yourparts!

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Book SynopsisShizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project—from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy pull-out pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English—where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!

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Book SynopsisDon't Say It.

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Book SynopsisA revised, redesigned and updated edition of the definitive and bestselling woodworker's bible.Authoritative, superbly crafted and easy to use, Collins Complete Woodworker''s Manual is the UK bestseller and the one book every woodworker needs.This revised edition has been extensively rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations. It includes new products and techniques developed since the last edition, as well as updated trees' conservation status.Every stage in crafting furniture and other decorative pieces are fully explained starting with the basics; the nature of wood, the tools required and setting up a workshop. The book then examines the principles of three-dimensional design from inspiration to construction.Step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to make every type of joint and all the major crafts are given detailed coverage with the same step-by-step approach: bending wood, veneering and marquetry, woodcarving and finishing.The book also includes a chapter on usTrade Review“An absolute must for the book shelf” – Which Tool “Thoroughly authoritative, well-illustrated and well-produced” – Home and Garden “A friend to lean on” – Woodworking International “A fine book” – Traditional Woodworking “Well thought out and well designed” – Woodworker “Bursting with ideas” – Practical Householder

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Book SynopsisZero Waste Patterns offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments. Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a pre-determined length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used and then draw them onto the fabric. By using this unique "paperless" method you can eliminate both textile and paper waste from your sewing projects and take the fear out of learning to self draft and sew your own clothing. This book includes 5 simple zero waste pattern blocks—a t-shirt, skirt, tank top, shirt, and trousers. These can then be used to make a further 15 projects by making simple changes or mixing and matching your blocks into new designs, and comes with pattern layout instructions and templates to make sizes UK 6-30/US 2-26. Once you have mastered the 5 blocks the possibilities are endless.

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