Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
No Starch Press,US Forbidden Lego
Book SynopsisIt just may be impossible to exhaust the creative potential of LEGO® bricks. With an active imagination as your guide, there are endless possibilities provided you follow the LEGO Company's official (and sensible) rules. This means no cutting or tampering with bricks, creating models that shoot unapproved projectiles, or using non-standard parts with any LEGO product. After all, those little precision-molded ABS bricks can be dangerous on the wrong hands! Well, toss those rules out the window. Forbidden LEGO introduces you to the type of free-style building that LEGO's master builders do for fun in the back room. Using LEGO bricks in combination with common household materials (from rubber bands and glue to plastic spoons and ping-pong balls) along with some very unorthodox building techniques, you'll learn to create working models that LEGO would never endorse. Try your hand at a toy gun that shoots LEGO plates, a candy catapult, a high voltage LEGO vehicle, a continuous-fire ping-pTrade Review"LEGOs– they're not just for good kids anymore."—FOX News"Forbidden LEGO is full of dangerous projects which break the LEGO house rules...In fact, breaking rules and folding non-lego objects into the mix are so important that each project has a "LEGO Rules Broken" list. Rebel-tastic!"—WiredTable of ContentsIntroduction How to Build Great Things Project 1: Paper Plane Launcher (PPL) Project 2: Candy Coated Catapult (CCC) Project 3: Ping-Pong Cannon (PPC) Project 4: All-Terrain Lego (ATL) Project 5: High Velocity Automatic Lego Plate Dispenser (HVALPD) Appendix A: Tips and Tricks
£20.39
No Starch Press,US The Lego Technic Idea Book: Fantastic
Book SynopsisThe LEGO® Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You're encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces. The Technic models in Fantastic Contraptions include working catapults, crawling spiders, and bipedal walkers, as well as gadgets powered by fans, propellers, springs, magnets, and vibration. You'll even learn how to add lights, pneumatics, and solar panels to your own models. This visual guide, the third in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series, is the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa of Tokyo,Table of ContentsPart 1Four-Legged WalkersSix-Legged WalkersTwo-Legged WalkersPart 2Using WindUsing WeightsMovement Through VibrationUsing SpringsPart 3Using MagnetsUsing LightsUsing PneumaticsUsing Solar PanelsPart 4Chairs and TablesOff-Center Axis of RotationIntermittent MovementChangeover MechanismsChangeover by Switching a Motor's Rotational DirectionMystery
£16.14
No Starch Press,US Lego Space
Book SynopsisCome explore an incredible LEGO® universe in LEGO Space: Building the Future. Spaceships, orbital outposts, and new worlds come to life in this unique vision of the future, built completely from LEGO bricks. A selection of step-by-step building instructions will have you constructing your own cosmic creations to play with at home. Marvel at interstellar battlecruisers, space pirates, charming robots, and other stunning builds from an amazing future!Trade Review"Lovingly crafted. Kids still in love with LEGO will be agog."—Kirkus Reviews"An incredible fantasy universe."—Space.com“Every model you see has been beautifully recreated in LEGO, and I love that there are instructions for building some of them. There’s adventure, discoveries…all beautifully photographed.” —Mutant Productions"Nothing could be more awesome."—Wired Science“An incredible fantasy universe.”—Space.com"LEGO, is there nothing it can't do? A bricky final frontier."—SFX“Quite simply, one of the best LEGO books ever.”—Brickset "This is probably the best book I've read about LEGO."—HispaBrick Magazine "So great. I cannot imagine how many hours of happy building went into the development of the various LEGO ships and space bases included in this book, but I wish I could have participated."—Emily Lakdawalla, The Planetary Society"An unexpected surprise. A beautifully illustrated science fiction story about humanity exploring and working in space."—National Space Society "Top-notch."—Joe Meno, BrickJournal"An incredibly fun book. It brought me back to my childhood and made me want to pour my LEGO bin out onto my living room floor and start building."—NerdReactor "May well be the best LEGO book I've ever read. A must-buy."—Nerdly "LEGO Space will send you scrambling to wherever you have stored your LEGO and start building, it may also cause you to usurp your children’s LEGO."—Daily Steampunk "Stunning photography . . . top-tier building techniques."—Bricklover18Table of ContentsChapter 1: The Space AgeChapter 2: The FederationChapter 3: Ships of the FederationChapter 4: Inhospitable Climate EngineersChapter 5: New FrontiersChapter 6: Realm of ShadowsChapter 7: Army of DarknessChapter 8: Star JusticeChapter 9: InfiltrationChapter 10: Across the Universe
£19.19
No Starch Press,US The Art Of The Brick
Book SynopsisNathan Sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraits all made from LEGO bricks. The Art of the Brick is a stunning, full-color showcase of the work that has made Sawaya the world s most famous LEGO artist. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behind-the-scenes details about how these creations came to be, The Art of the Brick is an inside look at how Sawaya transformed a toy into an art form. Follow one man s unique obsession and see the amazing places it has taken him.Trade Review"Nathan Sawaya shows what happens when you take kid stuff outside the toy box."—Reader's Digest"If you are an art lover and enjoy a good autobiography, The Art of the Brick is a wonderful book for you."—San Francisco Book Review"Every piece of art comes with a story."—Brick Fan"So this is what inspires someone to build a life-size LEGO T-Rex"—Gizmodo"Beautiful, inside and out. Honest, like only art can be."—Ninja Brick "I love that in throughout this book there's wonderful pictures, but also dimensions and the exact amount of bricks for each work . . . incredible stuff."—Luke Bugg, The Geek of Steel
£30.39
No Starch Press,US The Art Of Lego Scale Modeling
Book SynopsisThe Art of LEGO Scale Modeling displays amazing, fan-built LEGO recreations of real-life vehicles, showing off every amazing detail with high-quality photographs. You'll love poring over dozens of models, including Formula 1 racers, construction vehicles, ships, trains, airplanes, and all kinds of trucks. Authors Dennis Glaasker and Dennis Bosman share their own impressive LEGO models as well as highlight models from builders around the world. The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling also includes tips and tricks that describe the design and building process.Trade Review"Even casual LEGO fans will enjoy gawking at all the pretty pictures in this book– again and again."—Gizmodo"The book is a compendium of hyper-realistic LEGO projects intended to stir your inner creative soul into experimenting on your own...we now desperately want for more LEGO."—Car and Driver
£24.64
No Starch Press,US Medieval Lego
Book SynopsisMedieval LEGO takes you through real English history in the middle ages with a unique twist, with every event illustrated by a tiny little LEGO scene. With contributions by medievalists and scholars, this book brings medieval history to life in a fun, kid-friendly way. Inside, you'll learn about events like the Battle of Hastings, the chartering of Oxford University, and the signing of the Magna Carta. You'll witness the infamous Black Death, and the Great Famine, and you'll read about famous historical figures like Robin Hood, Richard the Lionheart, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William the Conqueror. Grab your broadsword and turn the page to join the adventure.
£13.49
No Starch Press,US Game Art
Book SynopsisGame Art is a collection of breathtaking concept art and behind-the-scenes interviews from videogame developers, including major players like Square Enix, Bioware, and Ubisoft as well as independent but influential studios like Tale of Tales and Compulsion Games. Immerse yourself in fantastic artwork and explore the creative thinking behind over 40 console, mobile, and PC games. A lone independent developer on a tiny budget can create an experience as powerful and compelling as a triple-A blockbuster built by a team of 1,000. But like all works of art, every game begins with a spark of inspiration and a passion to create. Let Game Art take you on a visual journey through these beautiful worlds, as told by the minds that brought them to life.Trade Review"250 pages of vibrant video game art."—Mashable"These interviews are the proof game lovers needed that yes, there is as deep a meaning behind our games as we always suspected."—Lauren Orsini, Forbes"I came for the art but stayed for the writing...an insightful window into the mind's of the creators to help supplement the games the reader plays."—Japanator"Put simply, I’m rather taken by this book...useful and interesting reading for the video game critic."—PopMatters"Celebrates the dynamic beauty of this very modern art form."—The Daily Beast"Gorgeous...For the committed gamer, there is no finer tribute."—Under the Radar Magazine "Game Art is a love letter to the art of games—not just to the graphics, but to the artistic impulses of some of the most innovative minds in the industry."—Videodame"Inspiring...I highly recommend picking it up if you have any interest in game development (or know someone else who does) or need something accessible to share your love of games with someone new to the medium."—Pixelkin "If you have any interest in games, visual arts, interactive arts, or the creative process in general, Game Art is very much worth your time. It’s also a handsome enough volume that it makes for a great gift."—Noiseless Chatter"A must have for video game super fans, and anyone searching for a deeper look inside gaming as a whole."—Games Fiends"Game Art offers great ideas, especially if you’re planning to join Game Development or even just looking to make innovative creations in your specific game."—Gaming Intel"A collection of fascinating interviews...insight into the modern processes and problems of making games."—Five Out of Ten Magazine"Beautiful and is perfect for the coffee table or any library for the video game aficionado. . . . a good read, a great gift and a conversation piece among friends who enjoy video games."—Game Industry News
£30.39
No Starch Press,US The Lego Architecture Ideas Book: 1001 Ideas for
Book SynopsisThe LEGO Architecture Idea Book will provide endless inspiration for aspiring builders who want to turn their ordinary models into something extraordinary. In this example-packed guide, Alice Finch (renowned for her massive, detailed models of buildings from Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings) shares her best building secrets for crafting realistic walls, roofs, columns, and decorations using LEGO.Trade Review"Flipping through the book’s 200+ pages, you’ll quickly realize that there’s seemingly no LEGO element that Alice can’t turn into window, roof, wall, or decorative element."—Brick Architect"Whether you’re new to building freeform architectural LEGO builds or you’re an old pro who needs some fresh ideas, if you like building architectural elements of any kind, this book is a must-have for your LEGO reference library."—GeekDad"Builders who want a reference on all sorts of architecture points, ideas, and tricks will find exactly what they need here."—Brick PalsTable of ContentsIntroductionPART I: ARCHITECTUREChapter 1: Foundations and Support StructuresChapter 2: ModularityChapter 3: Color SchemesChapter 4: WallsChapter 5: Windows and DoorsChapter 6: Interior DetailsChapter 7: DecorationChapter 8: Curved WallsPART II: LANDSCAPINGChapter 9: SubstructureChapter 10: TerrainChapter 11: RocksChapter 12: WaterChapter 13: PathsChapter 14: GardensChapter 15: TreesAppendix: Parts Catalog
£19.19
Quirk Books Crafting with Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts to Make
Book SynopsisAre your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Are there fur balls piled up in every corner of your home? And do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, it's time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! "Crafting with Cat Hair" shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour-with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!Trade Review“The year’s most unconventional crafting book.”—Associated Press “Fun and creative.”—Cosmopolitan “This dandy little guide shows how to turn stray clumps of cat hair into soft and adorable handicrafts.”—Tucson Citizen"There's no other word for this book except: purrfect." —Los Angeles Times“One of the most unexpectedly popular, weirdly specific books I ever had the pleasure to shelve.” –Jenn Northington, Book Riot “Intensely cute…”—Publishers Weekly“An extremely helpful guide.”—Buzzfeed“Quirky and the projects are super easy.”—OregonLive.com “It caught our attention.”—The Huffington Post“You may think kitties are only good for getting hair all over your favorite chair and eating more kibble than you thought possible but Crafting with Cat Hair will show you how to turn cat hair into mittens, tote bags, book covers and more.”—CraftFoxes.com “Personal projects that celebrate your cat and they look as cute as can be!”—Neatorama “Put those furballs to work for YOU!”—Suvudu“It’s bizarre, to be sure, but the appliques are kind of cute, too. This is a good one for your cat-loving crafty friends (and you know you have them).”—Austin American Statesman
£12.59
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Giantslayer Poster
Book Synopsis Evil giants plague the treacherous Mindspin Mountains, and only your player characters stand into the way of their conquest! Three massive, lavishly illustrated poster maps set the scene for the popular Giantslayer Adventure Path, creating a must-have collection for that or any mountainous campaign. Maps include the frontier town of Trunau, a vast overview of the Mindspin Mountain region, and a giant player-oriented map of a frost giant village, presented as an isometric drawing of the settlement's defenses and layout. Whether you're looking for a small, fortified town or a mysterious regional map to inspire adventure, these beautiful maps are the perfect resource to bring gigantic inspiration to your campaign. Price Includes VAT.
£20.56
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Player Companion: Haunted Heroes
Book SynopsisDeath is not the end! In a world filled with undead, resurrection, and beings from beyond the mortal plane, long-dead mistakes can still cause problems for the living—or provide opportunity. Pathfinder Player Companion: Haunted Heroes Handbook takes aim at possessing forces of all sorts, from worldly magic to spirits of the dead, and provides you with options to rid yourself of that influence, take back control, or profit by cunning bargains with forces in need of a mortal vessel. This handbook also provides valuable information on the places, organizations, and faiths especially concerned with spirits, hauntings, and possession, and how any of these can affect your outlook and abilities. Each monthly 32-page Pathfinder Player Companion contains several player-focused articles exploring the volume’s theme as well as short articles with innovative new rules for all types of characters, as well as traits to better anchor the player to the campaign.
£999.99
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary (Pocket
Book SynopsisWithin this tome you'll find fire-breathing dragons and blood-drinking vampires, vile demons and shapechanging werewolves, sadistic goblins and lumbering giants, and so much more! Yet not all the creatures in this book are enemies, for some can serve lucky heroes as allies or advisors, be they summoned angels or capricious nymphs. And it doesn't stop there—with full rules for advancing monsters, adapting monsters to different roles, and designing your own unique creations, you'll never be without a band of hideous minions again! The Pathfinder RPG Bestiary is the must-have companion volume to the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook! This new softcover edition of the Pathfinder RPG Bestiary includes: • More than 350 different monsters • Dozens of monstrous variants to modify creatures and keep players on their toes • Numerous lists of monsters to aid in navigation, including lists by Challenge Rating, monster type, and habitat • Extensive rules for creating effective and balanced monsters • Rules for advancing monsters by hit dice, template, or class level • Universal monster rules to simplify special attacks, defenses, and qualities like breath weapons, damage reduction, and regeneration • More than a dozen feats tailored especially for monsters • Suggestions for monstrous cohorts • Two dozen additional animal companions • More than a dozen different wandering monster encounter tables • ... and much, much more!
£999.99
Paizo Publishing, LLC Starfinder Roleplaying Game: Alien Archive
Book SynopsisBattle or befriend more than 80 bizarre life forms in this creature collection for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game! Every new world and space station comes with its own dangers, from strange new cultures to robotic killing machines to alien predators ready to devour unwary spacefarers. Inside this book, you'll find rules and ecologies for creatures from across the known worlds, plus alien equipment and more. A robust system for creating your own creatures ensures that your parties never be without weird new aliens to fight or trade with, and racial rules for many of the new organisms let you be the alien, making Alien Archive not just a collection of creatures to kill, but a fascinating menu of creatures to be! Want to play a hyperevolved floating brain? A mighty dragonkin? A silicon-based crystalline slug? Explore the limits of your galaxy and your game with Starfinder Alien Archive!
£999.99
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Construct Builder's
Book SynopsisUnleash the awesome power of golems, clockworks, robots, and other automatons on the Pathfinder world! In Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Construct Builder's Handbook, you'll learn the secrets of Pathfinder's mightiest magical creations and new methods for making them more versatile than ever before! Vast suites of variations and modifications mean that no construct need ever be the same, and allow you to customize even the most familiar arcane mastercrafts. New options for characters also allow adventurers to bring their creations to the battlefield like never before. Finally, the heights of magical creation are laid bare in this guide to the golemcrafter's art!
£17.84
Workman Publishing Toe-up 2-at-a-Time Socks: Yet Another Revolution
Book SynopsisKnitwear designer Melissa Morgan-Oakes revolutionized the world of sock-making with 2-at-a-Time Socks. Her ingenious approach showed delighted knitters how to simultaneously create two socks on a single circular needle. With that book, yarn enthusiasts said goodbye forever to second sock syndrome, the frustration of completing one beautiful hand-knit sock, only to remember that another must be made. Now, Morgan-Oakes turns the approach on its head or rather, its toe with TOE-UP 2-AT-A-TIME SOCKS. Knitters adore toe-up socks for both novelty and practicality. Knitters can try on the sock as they work, they never run out of yarn before the foot is complete, and they avoid needing the dreaded kitchener stitch to finish off the toe. Many swear that toe-up socks just plain feel more comfortable, too.
£11.99
Workman Publishing Knit Socks!: 17 Classic Patterns for Cozy Feet
Book SynopsisIn this best-selling knitting guide, Betsy Lee McCarthy offers 17 classic sock patterns guaranteed to keep your feet stylishly warm. Choosing the right material for your project is made easy with plenty of helpful advice on the qualities of different yarns, including what feels best, what holds its shape, and what really lasts. You can also take advantage of fiber substitution charts and make your own creative variations on these timeless patterns. Slip your toes into one comfortable and cozy knit masterpiece after another.
£13.10
Workman Publishing Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love
Book SynopsisSewing School authors Amie Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a sewing camp in Memphis, Tennessee, which has earned accolades from delighted children and parents. When families clamored for more, Plumley and Lisle launched a blog, sewingschool.blogspot.com, to rave reviews. Now, they've channeled the best of their children's sewing projects into this lively, how-to- sew book for ages five and up. Featuring 21 inspired projects for young sewers, Sewing School allows kids to create fabric masterpieces with minimal supervision. All projects have been kid-tested, most can be made using simple hand stitches, and all can be embellished with a personal touch, making them a terrific out- let for kids' creativity. To further inspire young needle-crafters, the book is peppered with photos and quotes from real boys and girls who have participated in the authors' sewing camp. Projects include items that children can hug (pillows, doll, blanket) , hold (wallet, tote, draw- string pouch) , give as gifts (coasters, glasses case, pot holder), and wear (sleep mask, hat, cuffs). Each project features step-by-step instructions written in a style to suit most children, a close- up photo of every step, and a photo of the finished project. The book includes full-sized cut- out patterns in a front pocket and instructions for how grownups can help. There are only a few sewing books written specifically for children, and none have the fresh look, fun voice, and contemporary feel of SEWING SCHOOL.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the
Book SynopsisRigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, how to set it up, and how to get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and colour play with stripes, plaids, and multicolour yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewellery. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.
£19.80
Workman Publishing Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs: Creative
Book SynopsisConnecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman’s creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional effects. Step-by-step instructions, detailed photography, and innovative stitching charts ensure success. With 100 brand-new motif designs at your fingertips, you’ll be free to explore limitless variations and capture your own personal style.
£15.19
Martingale & Company Skip the Borders
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£19.79
Martingale & Company Style and Swing: 12 Structured Handbags for
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£12.34
Martingale & Company Modern Heritage Quilts: New Classics for Every
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£999.99
Martingale & Company Block-Buster Quilts - I Love Churn Dashes: 15
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£21.59
Martingale & Company LunchHour Patchwork
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£17.99
Workman Publishing Gardening in Miniature: Create Your Own Tiny
Book SynopsisGet ready to journey into the huge world of growing small!The next garden trend combines the joy of gardening with the magic of miniatures. Gardening in Miniature is a complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens. It has everything you need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, miniature garden care and maintenance, tips on choosing containers, how to buy the right plants, and where to find life-like accessories. Inspiring step-by-step projects feature basic skills that can be recreated in any number of designs, like a tiny patio, a trellis, a pond, and a secret garden.Whether you want to build a miniature empire in your garden bed or design a private garden with a pebble patio for an indoor centerpiece, Gardening in Miniature is the primer for creating your own tiny, living world.
£12.99
Workman Publishing Sunken Gardens: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting
Book SynopsisThe essential guide to creating your own underwater world.Sunken Gardens is packed with everything you need to plan, design, and maintain a planted freshwater aquarium. Karen Randall shares her years of expertise and makes this enchanting hobby accessible to everyone. You’ll learn everything from the biology of aquatic plants and basic aquarium chemistry to tank maintenance and troubleshooting. Plant profiles highlight the best options for a range of tank situations, and a chapter devoted to aquascaping styles provides basic design principles and inspiring examples. With hundreds of color photographs and clear, reliable advice, Sunken Gardens is an essential introduction to a fascinating pastime.
£17.99
C & T Publishing Carol Doaks Legal Size Foundation Paper
Book SynopsisThis new, larger size is the same great quality as the 8-1/2x11 sheets you know and love. Fabric doesn't slip on the surface and you won't have any extra bulk when you join sections of your blocks together. This paper is absorbent, so any inked areas won't transfer to your fabric. Now it's easier to create longer quilt border designs -a free border pattern is included in the package!
£14.24
C & T Publishing Sunday Morning Quilts: 16 Modern Scrap Projects •
Book SynopsisAre scrap piles wreaking havoc in your sewing space? Not sure what to do with all those tiny bits of gorgeous prints you hate to part with? Modern quilters Amanda and Cheryl share a passion for scraps-they're here to help you get creative and sew new life into every last little piece. Your Sunday mornings just got a whole lot cozier! Trade ReviewFeb 12 Sunday Morning Quilts shows you how to use every last scrap of treasured fabric in your collection. In sixteen new and delightful projects, the book champions the original ethos behind patchwork - make do and mend. However, the quilts in the book are decidedly modern in design, construction, fabric choice and colour. The quilts are mostly made from what would normally be seen as leftovers, i.e. any piece of fabric less than a 1/4 yard in size. Careful attention is paid to the need to sort your scraps before embarking on a scrappy quilt: in fact, preparation and quilting/binding basics take up almost half the book before the projects begin. The projects are then organized so that you can take advantage of your scraps from the largest pieces to the smallest. This is to encourage you to work through your oddments in a systematic manner and eventually end up with no scraps at all, and then you have the perfect excuse to buy lots more gorgeous fabric. The first project is a lovely idea to get your preparation started - quilted storage boxes in rainbow colours to organize all your scraps! The quilts are bold, bright and clean, and the co-authors actively encourage you to be creative and to come up with your own designs. * Popular Patchwork *June 12 elebrate great fabric by using every scrap-this is the premise behind Sunday Morning Quilts. Modern quilters Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison share a passion for scraps. From sorting to piecing to finishing, this book will help you turn your treasured leftovers into a modern quilt with your own Sunday-morning style. * Stitch *
£17.09
C & T Publishing Beginner's Guide to Free-Motion Quilting: 50+
Book SynopsisPicture this - more than 50 quilting designs to create modern quilts with classic style! Natalia's instructions are illustrated with detailed photos that make it much easier to get beautiful results on your home sewing machine. Tips for choosing batting and thread, layering and basting, starting and stopping, and prepping your machine are included. After you've practiced, show off your new free-motion skills with six delightfully geometric quilt projects. *Clear step-by-step photography takes the mystery out of free-motion quilting *Learn how to quilt all-over, as background filler, on borders, and on individual blocks *Loops and swirls, feathers and flames, flowers and vines, pebbles and more! Trade ReviewNov 12 Does your sewing machine have a mind of its very own when you try to free-motion quilt? Are you always breaking needles? You need this book. It will help you achieve professional results in no time. Natalia presents over 50 visual tutorials and there are 6 modern quilts to try out your new found skills. I was impressed by the content of this fabulous quilt book. It starts with the basics - equipment, fabrics, thread tension, sampling. I love the way this book does not assume you know anything - it starts with straight line quilting and squaring up. The instructions are easy to follow, with excellent photos and great tips. Each tutorial builds your skills. Sections include all-over, background, borders and custom quilting. Each design has several patterns you'll want to get familiar with. There's also a great section for quilting on applique. The six quilt projects are contemporary and fun. There's also information on binding. Right at the back, there are full size patterns for free-motion quilting, which really made this book a must for me. Highly recommended to improve your free-motion quilting skills. * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts *
£18.69
C & T Publishing Doodle Quilting: Over 120 Continuous-Line
Book SynopsisCheryl Malkowsi makes it easy to free-motion quilt by mastering your doodling skills! In her beginner’s guide to continuous-line quilting designs, learn how to select the right shapes to get where you need to go; sometimes the hardest part is figuring out where to quilt next. Squiggles, swirls, flowers, feathers…learn which are best for confined spaces and which work better traveling across your quilt. Gain confidence in your ability to draw basic shapes, then learn how to put them together into over a hundred all-over quilting designs. Includes drawing exercises and tips for transferring designs from paper to fabric.Trade ReviewI have been getting into my quilting more and more lately which means I am always on the lookout for quilting books! I was recently sent a copy of 'Doodle Quilting' and woweee is this book fab! I was hooked from the intro as Cheryl encourages you to start by tracing over the designs in the book (by placing vinyl over the pages and using dry-erase markers), before gradually moving your hand farther away from the tip of the pen and drawing with your whole arm rather than with your wrist, and then using tape to secure 2 pens together (in a cross shape) to get used to moving both hands together...this is to practise the movement which will more closely resemble that of the movement you will use when free motion quilting on your machine! Cheryl then presents over 120 continuous line free motion quilting designs (which I LOVE as I hate starting/stopping/tying in loose threads) and combinations! This really is an amazing free motion quilting book and one I really recommend for anyone interested in free motion quilting no matter what your experience/skill level! -- Naomi Clarke * @naomialicec *
£17.99
C & T Publishing Strip Your Stash: Dynamic Quilts Made from Strips
Book SynopsisConfidently pair fabric prints, using three no-fail strategies: controlled colorway, distinct blocks, or scrap crazies! Whatever your approach, you’ll love stripping along with the popular pattern and fabric designer behind GE Designs. Gudrun Erla’s quick yet impressive patterns only look complicated. Complete with helpful charts and illustrations, everything from fabric selection to block construction is made clear and simple, even for beginners. Trade ReviewStrip with precision. 12 designs in multiple sizes. Easy to follow, clear instructions. Styles to suit everyone. If you have a collection of strip rolls in your workroom, here is how to store, design and make strip quilts. Each project has at a glance materials, construction, fabulous photos and beautiful designs. I love Stash books, they know just what quilters want - colour, design and ease of use. It isn't often that I can say I like every design in a book - but this one is a classic keeper - I love them all. This is an inspired book that is well designed and perfect for stitching the quilt you'll love. * Karen Platt- yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *I’m not a patchworker but I love this book! It makes me think that I could be one! The instructions are fantastic, so clear, with lots of pictures and diagrams, and tables to show you exactly how many blocks and how much fabric you need for each type of quilt. So, I decided to have a go at the Ripple quilt. A small one. I chose this one because it was all straight lines and no diagonals so I thought I’d have a chance of getting it right! It starts off with an insight into how to collect, prepare and store your strips, which would be really helpful for someone with a larger stash, and suggests steam ironing them before use to reduce the chance of shrinkage. The book then talks about each quilt design and gives some ideas for how to select fabrics to make them look effective. It also has some pages of general instructions, including some great pictures on how to bind a quilt using straight-grain binding. Each section of the book is a complete project. This makes it easy to concentrate and not get lost! It also tells you the size of your finished block, which in the “Ripple Effect” version is 12ins x 16ins. I knew I didn’t need a full size quilt, so wondered whether I should just make a couple of blocks and turn them into cushions or bags … Or whether to make a long thin one to go across the end of the bed … which would also mean it would fit in the sewing machine! Decisions! I had an absolutely awesome fun time making this and I LOVE my new cushion! I even managed to put in a zip! For the full review and pictures of Jane's project go to: http://www.janecameron.co.uk/blog/search-press-book-review-strip-your-stash-dynamic-quilts-made-from-strips-gudrun-erla * Jane Cameron *
£16.99
C & T Publishing Shape by Shape: Free-Motion Quilting with Angela
Book SynopsisFind creative inspiration on every page of Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters. User-friendly and visually exciting, the contents are first divided into three sections: Blocks, Negative Space, and Borders. Then, to make it even more accessible, the Blocks section is further organized by five shapes: Squares, Triangles, Circles, Diamonds, and Hexagons. With an illustrated index, 70 free-motion quilting designs, crystal-clear instructions, and gorgeous full-page photographs, this is the go-to resource your reader will want handy before starting any quilting project. • Find step-by-step illustrations to create 70 free-motion quilting designs for shapes, negative space, and borders • Features full-page quilt photos, close-up details of stitched designs, and a comprehensive visual indexTrade ReviewDecember 2014 Angela Walters is a prolific writer on free-motion embroidery and her books are always worth a mention being well explained, illustrated and executed. In her latest book, she looks specifically at the machine embroidery of quilted shapes. Here there are squares, triangles, circles, diamonds, hexagons, negative space and borders and they are all great designs, ready to combat ‘quilter’s amnesia’ for those times where you look at a shape and cannot think of the best way to quilt it. The author provides clear and simple instructions which are useful in enabling some complex patterns to be broken down into lines and stages. Now, if only she could teach me how to sew as exquisitely as she does, I’d be laughing! * Workshop On The Web *Table of ContentsContents Index of Quilting Designs Introduction Section 1: Quilt Blocks Squares (and Rectangles) Square #1 Square #2 Square #3 Square #4 Square #5 Square #6 Square #7 Square #8 Square #9 Square #10 Triangles Triangle #1 Triangle #2 Triangle #3 Triangle #4 Triangle #5 Triangle #6 Triangle #7 Triangle #8 Triangle #9 Triangle #10 Circles Circle #1 Circle #2 Circle #3 Circle #4 Circle #5 Circle #6 Circle #7 Circle #8 Circle #9 Circle #10 Diamonds Diamond #1 Diamond #2 Diamond #3 Diamond #4 Diamond #5 Diamond #6 Diamond #7 Diamond #8 Diamond #9 Diamond #10 Hexagon Hexagon #1 Hexagon #2 Hexagon #3 Hexagon #4 Hexagon #5 Hexagon #6 Hexagon #7 Hexagon #8 Hexagon #9 Hexagon #10 Section 2: Negative Space Signature Design Peapods Offset Squares Swirl Chain Links Negative Space #6 Wavy Wavy Jumbled Lines Back-and-Forth Lines Improv Quilting Section 3: Borders Herringbone Brackets Triangles Half Brackets Serpentine Line Wavy Variation Wild Feathers Arches Square Chain Dot-to-Dot Borders About the Author
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C & T Publishing The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of
Book SynopsisIf you want to make gorgeous, quality bags with the professional edge that really makes the difference between home-made and handmade—open The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. In this how-to book accomplished bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, reveals her high-end techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for professional design and finishes. The 10 featured projects teach a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps, and bases.. By the end of this book, you’ll have a closetful of polished bags—and most likely sew better than you ever imagined you could.Trade ReviewBags are a popular project for sewists of all levels-they're a great way to showcase favorite fabrics, without all the fuss of garment fitting. The first third of Mallalieu's book focuses on step-by-step tutorials for techniques specific to sewing bags, such as choosing interfacing, preparing and attaching pockets (including zippered pockets), and attaching hardware such as snaps, clasps, purse feet, and strap rings. These lessons are followed by a basic tote pattern with detailed instructions, placing the techniques within the context of an actual bag pattern and allowing novices to build confidence. The other ten designs feature a variety of styles, from chic overnight bags to a stylish satchel to a convertible backpack-tote, and all of the patterns expand on the skills and methods covered at the beginning of the book. Pattern sheets are included. VERDICT While these plans are useful, the technique tutorials are the highlight here-they contain information that can be applied to many bag patterns, not just the ones in this collection. Sewists of every ability level will appreciate having a wealth of bag-making information in a single volume. Library Journal, March 2014 If you are going to purchase just one book on making bags, this should be it. It is comprehensive for all techniques required to make spectacular bags from zippers, handles, pockets, lining and more. This should also be a "must have" for any teacher that facilitates classes on making bags or totes. No doubt about it, with this book you'll definitely be a Better Bag Maker! sewcalgal.com, 4/13/14 Nicole is a bag-making expert and this book is perfect for the person who: a) likes bags. b) wants to make bags. c) wants to make bags that won't fall apart after a few uses. Is this you? Because it's definitely us. What's fun about The Better Bag Maker is that each bag tutorial in the book is a slightly-tweaked version of the same pattern. They start simple (hi, beginners) and end with fairly advanced techniques (we're looking at you, people-who-can-confidently-sew-zippers). Tools and materials are pretty basic (a functional sewing machine, scissors, fabric, interfacing), but Nicole definitely explains the what and how of all the extra goodies that will take your bag making to the next level. You'll learn how to use interfacing to reinforce your projects, how to add hardware, and why straps are important. Creative Bug, 6/16/14 Learn professional techniques, shortcuts, and secrets for making couture bags with this new book, The Better Bag Maker: An Illustrated Handbook of Handbag Design by Nicole Mallalieu. 10 skill-building projects, fully explained with detailed tutorials and illustrations, make this book a source of inspiration and instruction. Internationally recognized handbag designer and founder of the blog YOU SEW GIRL!, Nicole Mallalieu, shares her professional secrets, shortcuts, and techniques for sewing fashionable bags. FabShop News, June 2014 This book by Melbourne-based designer Nicole Mallalieu is a must have if you want to learn to make your own bags. Apart from the 10 fresh and modern projects-ranging from a simple tote bag to a denim weekender with zippered and twist-lock closures-it contains chapters about tools and materials (with a useful interfacing guide) and basic bag-making techniques, such as pockets, straps, bag bases and closures. The instructions are clear with lots of photos and illustrations. Down Under Quilts Magazine, June 2014 Nicole is an internationally recognized handbag designer, and here she shares with you her professional techniques shortcuts and secrets for making couture bags. Set apart a homemade bag from a handmade bag! The projects in this book are graded and ordered by degree of difficulty and will teach you a range of expert skills from adjusting the proportion of the pattern to constructing pockets, straps, flaps and bases. Quilter's Digest, June 2014 If you have an addiction to bags, like me, its a great plan to start creating your own. Learn how to make gorgeous, sturdy, purses and tote bags that you'll be proud to wear around town. These quality patterns make quality bags that are ideal for a wide variety of occasions and events. The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu is the only book that you will need to learn how to make bags. This purse sewing pattern book is a comprehensive guide full of technique, tips, tricks, and simple-to-read patterns. AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, June 23, 2014 I have been a fan and customer of Nicole Mallalieu's for several years. This book is like having her do a private class! The instructions are very clear and detailed and fun. The lesson plan is progressive - building each bag on previous lessons and the basics section. You won't be disappointed. I am an experienced bag maker, yet this book is full of great new tips. Everything is so clearly illustrated with drawings and photos. It is a terrific book for both those new to sewing, and those who have been sewing for decades. Highly recommended. Very pleased with the purchase, and a bargain, as the book has a full complement of patterns. Most handbag instruction books are those that are just bags, nothing special. This book shows quality well-made bags with very good instructions. I have been wanting to up my game with my bag making and this book will show me how. Chock full of techniques that will make my bags look like they were store bought, not handmade. Been studying and will get to work on a project soon. Can't wait. 8/11/14Table of ContentsIntroduction [chapter title]
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C & T Publishing All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson: From
Book SynopsisWith more than one million books sold, the author who taught the world to quilt is back again! Internet and television personality Alex Anderson’s “big book” of quilting includes indispensable, straightforward advice—essential tools, binding basics, and easy-to-understand piecing and appliqué. Become a master of hand and machine quilting, and finish with professional touches that will turn you into a confident, lifelong quilter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, this must-have compendium will find a permanent home next to your sewing machine! Lessons on fabrics, color theory, rotary cutting, piecing, appliqué, paper foundation piecing, settings, borders, hanging sleeves, labels, and more Must-read tips for quilters of all skills levels Complete quiltmaking course in a book Helpful how-to photography and stunning finished quiltsTrade ReviewThis is a comprehensive introduction to patchwork and quilting. It begins with the anatomy of a quilt, terms such as block, pieced and sashing are explained. It progresses through equipment, fabric and drafting patterns to binding and adding a label. The advice for rotary cutting and piecing is given clearly. It is well illustrated with photos. There are no instructions for blocks but there are techniques for tricky Y seams and curves. Quilting, both hand and machine, are explained well. In fact it is almost impossible to find any areas that are not covered. It is an encyclopaedia of patchwork and quilting. * British Patchwork and Quilting *Don't know how to quilt? Want to learn but can't get to classes? Here is a superb book to help you along the journey. Few sit down and create a masterpiece straight away, but this book will certainly iron out a few wrinkles. Learn all about materials, tools and techniques. Found out how to design, draft, cut, piece, applique, construct, quilt and finish. Expand your quilting horizons no matter what your skill level. This is not just about tips and measurements, this book encourages you to play and think before committing. Includes great photography and easy to follow instructions throughout. An absolute classic. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *
£20.39
C & T Publishing Boutique Bags: Classic Style for Modern Living •
Book SynopsisHit the town with chic, modern bags for any occasion! Best-selling pattern maker Sue Kim’s latest collection includes 19 fashionable projects, from a metal-framed clutch to a classy carryall. Learn to sew darts, ruffles, and other design elements for a professional finish. Try out first-hand how a simple change in fabric offers a whole new look. With full-size patterns and straightforward construction, these bags are on-trend and catwalk worthy.Trade ReviewThe best book on bags I have ever seen. 19 fabulous bags to sew. Techniques, tip and know-how are all included plus full-sized templates. I love sewing books that give full-sized patterns, so this book is ticking all the boxes. Clear instructions, easy-to-follow and fantastic photos. The projects are graded by skill and have suggestions for size and fabric differences. My favourites are the Evelyn Clutch, Miranda Bag and Stephanie Bag. You can make 76 bags with this book. http://www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts *This is one of the best books we have seen. With 19 fabulous projects, beautifully photographed, full-sized patterns and 76 stylish variations, it certainly ticks all the boxes. Although aimed at the beginner, with plenty of basic techniques and clear easy-to-follow instructions, there is still enough interest and variety in the designs to engage more advanced sewers, too, with patterns and techniques that'll enable them to create their own designs. The projects are all graded by skill and have suggestions for size and materials. Our personal favourites are the Stephanie bag, Miranda Bag and Evelyn Clutch. * Love to Make *Table of ContentsIntroduction Supplies and Basic Techniques Projects Small Projects Pleated Zipper Pouches Madison Metal Purse and Coin Case Clutches Jayleen Clutch Evelyn Clutch Bags Julianna Bag Linnea Ruffled Bag Genevieve Ruffled Bag Thelma Bag Susan Boston Bag Violet Bag Valentina Bag June Big Bag Miranda Bag Stephanie Bag Market Bag and Pouch Gallery Resources About the Author
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Random House USA Inc The Flower Workshop: Lessons in Arranging Blooms,
Book SynopsisWritten by a celebrated floral designer and lavishly illustrated with full-color photography, this book provides step-by-step instructions for more than 45 stunning floral projects from simple to spectacular and equips you with the skills to customize arrangements at home. Whether hosting a party, helping out with a friend''s wedding, or wishing to incorporate the beauty of flowers into everyday life, The Flower Workshop allows you to create dazzling arrangements that go beyond merely pretty and into realms of the dramatic, the unexpected, and sometimes even the magical. Known for her hands-on flower workshops at FlowerSchool New York, Ariella Chezar walks you through the nuts and bolts of creating a variety of small flourishes, tonal arrangements, branch arrangements, handheld bouquets, wreaths, garlands, grand gestures, and more—all accompanied by detailed photography. Chezar offers advice and philosophy on everything from texture and color to foliage and containers, providing an overall approach to living and working with flowers, with an eye toward fresh, local, wild, seasonally influenced floral design. For every occasion, from relaxed and simple to lavish and monumental, The Flower Workshop celebrates the special moments in your life with glorious, fragrant floral arrangements and enhances your surroundings with abundant beauty.
£17.85
Ten Speed Press Foraged Flora: A Year of Gathering and Arranging
Book SynopsisA gorgeously photographed new take on flower arranging using local and foraged plants and flowers to create beautiful arrangements, with ideas and inspiration for the whole year.Roadside fennel, flowering fruit trees, garden roses, tiny violets; ingredients both common and unusual, humble and showy, Foraged Flora is a new vision for flowers and arranging. It encourages you to train your eye to the beauty that surrounds you, attune your senses to the seasonality and locality of flowers and plants, and to embrace the beauty in each stage of life, from first bud to withering seedpod. Organized by month, each chapter in this visually arresting and inspiring book focuses on large and small arrangements created from the flowers and plants available during that time period and in that place, all foraged or gleaned nearby. The authors reflect on surprising and beautiful pairings, the importance of scale, the scarcity or abundance of raw materials, and the environmental factors that contribute to that availability. Whether picking a small tendril of fragrant jasmine, collecting oversized branches of flowering quince, or making a garland of bay laurel, Foraged Flora is an invitation to seek out the beauty of the natural world.
£26.40
Leisure Arts Inc The Perfect Pillow!
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC Chicken Soup for the Soul The Magic of Christmas
Book SynopsisThere''s no better way to clebrate the joy of the holiday season than with this unique collection of stories and illustrations from Chicken Soup for the Soul! Every two-page spread contains an original Chicken Soup for the Soul story and a beautiful corresponding illustration you can color and frame. What an incredible opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, nourish your soul and spark your creativity!You''ll find this coloring book to be unlike any other. Filled with 37 Chicken Soup for the Soul stories about the most magical time of the year, and packed with art that celebrates the entire holiday season, this is like getting two books in one! Whether you want to indulge in the joy of the season, or need a respite from its stress and anxiety, this book is sure to entertain and nourish your soul. What an incredible way to unwind and appreciate The Magic of Christmas! · 37 pages of coloring, suitable for beginners and exper
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Chicken Soup for the Soul My Very Good Very Bad
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Embroidered Garden: Stitching through the
Book SynopsisWhimsical, beautiful embroidery motifs created by an avid gardener—stitch roses, bees, or whole garden scenes.Kazuko Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook covers, pin cushions, and pouches. For those new to embroidery, detailed how-to illustrations are included.
£16.99
Shambhala Publications Inc Zakka Embroidery: Simple One- and Two-Color
Book SynopsisEmbrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia. The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors?creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Creating Mandalas with Sacred Geometry: Color and
Book SynopsisUnlock the mystery and magic of sacred geometry to create mandalas using ancient design principles. Pythagoras believed that mathematical truths shift the psyche closer to divine perfection. The Fibonacci sequence has been found to exist in patterns throughout nature. C. G. Jung thought that contemplating the mandala could unveil the unconscious. The designs here draw on the vast history and knowledge once thought esoteric, now available as tools for cultivating spiritual and psychological well-being. Create your own mandala based on geometry, numbers, and signs, or color a mandala as a meditative process to tap into your creativity and intuition. However you use this guide, geometry can be a pathway to grasping who you are, where you belong, and what you are to do. Discover how this timeless practice can help you on your journey of self-realization!
£18.90
Shambhala Publications Inc Embroidered Garden Flowers: Botanical Motifs for
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Shambhala Publications Inc Print, Pattern, Sew: Block-Printing Basics +
Book SynopsisCreate bold block prints for a completely custom wardrobe--print fabrics, customize patterns, and sew garments that truly express your own style.This book offers: • Clear how-to instructions for carving motifs from soft blocks, plus 13 designs to get you started • A guide to printing on fabric and construct repeating patterns • 13 projects and full-size patterns for garments and accessories for a complete hand-printed wardrobe Infuse your everyday style with more color, more pattern, and more personality. Printmaker and textile designer Jen Hewett presents her distinctive process for block-printing yards of fabric with garment sewing in mind. Explore the process of designing and printing fabric through step-by-step instruction on carving blocks and printing pattern repeats. Hewett makes creating custom, hand-printed fabric approachable and doable. Inspired by her California home, Hewett''s designs reference the plants and landscape around her through botanical motifs, organic shapes, and a bold graphic quality. Paired with a playful use of color, the pattern designs here offer the perfect place to start with block-printing. Once you''ve printed your fabric, it''s time to sew. With sewing patterns for simple garments and accessories, you''ll discover the play between fabric and finished project and work toward building a highly customizable wardrobe. With step-by-step photos, clear instructions, and full-size sewing patterns this is a complete guide to sewing clothes that truly reflect your style and personality.
£24.30
Shambhala Publications Inc Modern Rug Hooking: 22 Punch Needle Projects for
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Act of Sewing: How to Make and Modify Clothes
Book SynopsisExpress your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body!Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn''t seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you''re coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type.After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya''s sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Embroidered Animals: Wild and Woolly Creatures to
Book SynopsisA lively and accessible book featuring embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom with designs for foxes, cats, owls, zebras, and pandas.From elegant birds to adorable rabbits and wonderfully simple sheep, the 25 motifs and patterns in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. The whimsical animal designs--ranging from wild wolves, cheetahs, and giraffes to cuddly and cute bears, cats, dogs, monkeys, and pigs--can be incorporated into any of the sewing projects included, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, and sachets, so that beginner and experienced embroiderers can mix and match patterns according to their own interest and skill.
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