Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Anness Publishing New Crafts Feltwork 25 Inspiring and Original
Book SynopsisThe fascinating art of felt-work is celebrated in designs and inspirational projects for wonderful hats, slippers, blankets and accessories of all kinds.
£7.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Chess For Dummies
Book SynopsisCheck out this updated chess guide - and up your endgame in no time Over half a billion people play chess worldwide, and the game has been adopted by cultures in every continent around the globe.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Laying the Groundwork for Champion Chess 5 Chapter 1: Tackling Chess Basics 7 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Pieces and Their Powers 21 Chapter 3: Exploring the Elements of Chess 39 Chapter 4: Going after the King: Check, Stalemate, and Checkmate 63 Chapter 5: Making a Few Special Moves 79 Chapter 6: Got Notation? Reading and Writing about Chess 85 Part 2: Gaining Chess Know-How 97 Chapter 7: Trying Out Tactics and Combinations in Hand-to-Hand Combat 99 Chapter 8: Sacrifices: Understanding When It’s Better to Give than to Receive 125 Chapter 9: Building Pattern Recognition 137 Chapter 10: Recognizing Advanced Pawn Formations 157 Chapter 11: Mastering Mating Patterns 171 Part 3: Game Time: Putting Your Chess Foot Forward 189 Chapter 12: Selecting Your Strategy: The Principles of Play 191 Chapter 13: Coming on Strong in the Opening 209 Chapter 14: Making Headway during the Middlegame 227 Chapter 15: Exiting with Style in the Endgame 239 Part 4: Getting into Advanced Action 263 Chapter 16: Playing in Competition 265 Chapter 17: Hitting the Net with Computer Chess 279 Part 5: The Part of Tens 289 Chapter 18: The Ten Most Famous Chess Games of All Time 291 Chapter 19: The Ten Best Players of All Time (and a Few Others) 321 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Cool Facts about Kids and Chess 345 Part 6: Appendixes 349 Appendix A: A Glossary of Chess 351 Appendix B: Chess Resources 371 Index 375
£16.14
Arcturus Publishing Large Print Flowers Colouring Book
Book SynopsisTansy Willow is a bestselling colouring book compiler with a taste for all things bold, beautiful and perfect for colouring. From intricate mandalas to stunning landscape scenes, she selects designs that inspire a sense of peace and wonder and tap into the mindful benefits of colouring. She is based in London, UK.
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing The Kew Gardens Flowers Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThe Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was established in 1840 from the gardens owned by the royal family at Kew Park. In addition to the gardens at Kew, the botanic Gardens also run Wakehurst, the home of the Millennial Seed Bank. The gardens at Kew hold more than 50,000 species of plants and are visited by more than 1.5 million people from across the world every year.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd A Little Course in Knitting
Book SynopsisDiscover knitting like you''ve never known it before with DK''s A Little Course in Knitting. Want to learn how to knit this New Year but don''t know where to begin? No worries, we''ve got you covered!DK brings you a practical pocket knitting handbook jam-packed with pretty patterns, savvy stitches and more! Encompassing top tips and tricks, this knitting book walks you through basic techniques, from choosing wool and practising knitting stitches to casting off and sewing seams. A must-have volume for beginners and knitting enthusiasts alike, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before! Dive straight in to discover: -Accessible step-by-step instructions to complete 30 beautiful knitting projects. -Featuring a visual guide with informative photography on all knitting patterns-Top tips and advice to help you if things go wrong. Whether you are a knitting beginner looking Table of Contents• Start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learnt and then show off your new skills • Make over 30 beautiful projects from cushions to arm warmers and blankets • Highly visual approach shows you what other courses only tell you
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group Pattern
Book SynopsisThis is the black and white paperback edition of Pattern, published in hardback in 2016 by Saltyard Books.If you would like the original colour illustrated version of Pattern it is available in hardback ISBN 9781444734942. Creativity, collaboration, inspirationEmma Bridgewater''s patterns are as quintessentially British as marmalade on toast - and they have made her distinctive homewares best sellers across the world.Her inspiration is often deeply personal - a plate of her mother''s, a favourite children''s book - and as she tells the stories of each pattern''s creation, she reveals the intricate processes of research and collaboration behind the familiar designs she has stamped on our kitchenware - and our hearts - for the past thirty years.Both an entrancing trip down memory lane and a behind-the-scenes look at a thriving creative business, Emma Bridgewater''s PATTERN is essential reading for anyone who has ever turnTrade ReviewEmma's recollections about the geneses of her iconic spongeware patterns - from multi-coloured polka dots to leaping rabbits - are well written, revealing and charming... the patterns in this book are largely Emma's own, hence her meandering reveries, which elevate this book from a mere catalogue of designs to something of a memoir. * House & Garden *Beautiful... Emma would modestly describe herself, not as a master potter, but as a 'grubby industrialist with a factory making useful everyday ware'. But really, that self-effacing description fails to capture the delight and charm of the uniquely British brand celebrated in Pattern, and the simple joy her designs have brought to millions. * The Lady *No one understands pattern and design quite like Emma. This gem of a book celebrates her passion for British ceramics, her beautiful design and joyful pattern. * Kirstie Allsopp *
£11.69
Workman Publishing Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing,
Book SynopsisThe pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life’s little pleasures. And with the help of Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Soap Crafting and Milk Soaps, it’s easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Begin with a combination of skin-nourishing oils and then add blueberry puree, dandelion-infused water, almond milk, coffee grounds, mango and avocado butters, black tea, or other delicious ingredients — and then scent your soap with pure essential oils. Step-by-step photography guides you through every stage of cold-process soapmaking.
£15.19
Paizo Publishing, LLC Pathfinder FlipMat Alchemical Lab
Book SynopsisEvery alchemist needs a good workshop, and this alchemist lab makes for the perfect place to concoct strange brews and crafty mutagens. One side shows an expansive alchemical lab filled with every piece of equipment and selection of reagents an alchemist could need. The other side shows the same location after a catastrophic mishap. Whether your PCs have a practical home base from which to work or they are tasked with taking down a rogue scientist, Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Alchemical Lab has you covered. This set includes a durable, double-sided Flip-Mat, measuring 24 × 30 unfolded and 8 × 10 folded. Usable by experienced GMs and novices alike, this Pathfinder Flip-Mat fits perfectly into any Game Master's arsenal!A special coating on each Flip-Mat allows you to use wet erase, dry erase, AND permanent markers with ease! Removing permanent ink is easysimply trace over any permanent mark with a dry erase marker, wait 10 seconds, then wipe off both marks with a dry cloth or paper towel.
£18.69
Anness Publishing 160 Easy To Mmake Craft Projects
Book SynopsisThis is a compendium of stylish objects, gifts, furnishings and decorative keepsakes for the home. It includes creative home-made artefacts to decorate the home, illustrated with over 750 photographs. It covers a wide range of craft techniques, from papercrafts to wirework and tinwork, from polymer clay modelling to stencilling and printing, and from machine embroidery and patchwork to decorating glass and ceramics. It includes helpful materials and techniques sections for each craft. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show readers how to produce the best results. Beautiful to look at as well as fun to make; here is a sparkling selection of fabulous craft projects. Many are simple enough for the least experienced hobbyist, other are more challenging - but all have been designed for maximum decorative and creative effect. There are projects for frames and plaques to hang on the wall; pretty curtains and pillow cases; painted fabrics; fashion accessories and eye-catching giftwraps.From a lover's keepsake and an elegant curtain tieback to a medieval tile effect for floors and a delicately embroidered scarf, this book is a treasury of ideas and inspiration for every creative crafts enthusiast.
£8.54
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Bargello: 17 Modern Needlepoint Projects for You
Book SynopsisMaster the colourful bargello stitch with 17 projects and learn how to incorporate it into your home.Starting with the basics, Nerrisa Pratt introduces you to this iconic stitch, explores its historical roots and shows you how to grow in confidence so you can build up to creating your own designs.From cushions and lampshades to plant pot covers and bags, this craft is extremely versatile and can add instant colour and texture to any interior thanks to its graphic style.Rediscover your love for needlepoint with Bargello: 17 Modern Needlepoint Projects for You and Your Home.Trade ReviewThe ultimate handbook for this bold and bright '70s inspired graphic stitch. * Sew magazine *
£13.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd Linocut: Learn in a Weekend
Book SynopsisBy your own hand, prints to be proud of in no time at all. Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers through their first projects, and this accessible book distils his knowledge into friendly step-by-step projects, each chosen to demonstrate a particular skill, and illustrated with clear photography. With templates accompanying each project making it easy to get started, the reader will quickly find themselves growing in confidence and skill.Trade Review'a wonderfully considered introduction to linocut printmaking, perfect for the beginner and super-useful for anyone who’s already given it a go but needs a helping hand' - Pressing Matters Magazine
£11.69
Thames & Hudson Ltd Make Every Day Creative
Book SynopsisCelebrated illustrator Marion Deuchars is on a mission. Sharing a host of inspiring projects and ideas, this book shows people of all ages and artistic abilities how a little creativity every day can make a big difference. Live the life of a true creative! With over 100 projects and ideas, Marion invites you to release your artistic potential. Spill some ink. Draw with a stick. Have a go at hand lettering, or painting with a mop! The ideas in this book are all about having fun and realising it's never too late to discoveror rediscoveryour artistic side. Projects like hand printing, marbling, cyanotype, and rubber stamping will absorb you for an enjoyable afternoon; others like street photography, beach sculpture, and dog doodling can be done in the moment. Get painting, printing, drawing, making and imagining and discover how little moments of creativity can bring great joy.
£15.29
Thames & Hudson Ltd Crochet Just What You Need
Book SynopsisStylish and super-practical, this introduction to the key skills of crochet has exactly the skills you need to master this perennially popular craftCrochet: Just What You Need packs a remarkable amount of useful content into a pocket-size practical package. With it, you'll be able to enjoy the calm of crocheting beautiful things in no time at all. You'll master seven basic stitches and techniques, thanks to detailed step-by-step instructions. When you're comfortable with them, move on to fourteen patterns for flat circles, squares and patches that can be stitched together into blankets, or try some more advanced stitchesfifteen more are detailed. Finally, you'll learn how to add decorations, make floral buttonholes, and join pieces so you can make the most of your squares and patches. For absolute clarity, everything is illustrated with appealing two-color line art, and the book is so stylishly packaged that you'll want to gift it to everyone!
£9.50
Octopus Publishing Group Say What Ewe Sea
Book SynopsisIs that a scarf on an ace, or is it the film Scarface? Is that a limb on a cello, or the drink limoncello? Challenge your wits with this addictive puzzle book, where the answers are hidden in plain sight. Just say what you see - exactly what you see - to solve the puzzle. Simple, right? Dive into this hilarious collection of puzzles to find out!
£7.59
Amber Books Ltd Chess Illustrated
Book SynopsisThe joy of chess lies in its endless possibilities. With each move, you immerse yourself in a world of strategy, calculation and creativity. Every game presents a unique challenge, testing players? intellect and intuition to the maximum. Chess is also known for its ornate and beautiful pieces as much as it is for strategy and tactics. Even many people who don?t play will often display a polished wooden set in their homes. Chess offers a compact, accessible introduction to the pieces, classic sets and basic moves of this supreme game of strategy. Learn about the Staunton chess pattern, which provides a model for most modern chess sets; marvel at the Isle of Lewis chess pieces, which offer a fascinating insight into the culture and wider connections of medieval Scotland; and understand how skilled players use pawns to control the centre of the board. The book also includes features on some of the great players and classic games of the modern era. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 100 illustrations and photographs, Chess will fascinate anyone interested in the material culture of one of the world?s oldest and most widely played games. A beautifully packaged gift using classic Chinese binding Includes more than 100 illustrations and photographs Offers an accessible, high-quality guide to chess pieces, sets and classic moves
£23.99
Royal Yachting Association RYA Knots Splices and Ropework
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£19.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend
Book SynopsisA stunning book on kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with precious metals to highlight its history beautifully. A broken pot is made whole again, and within its golden repair we see a world of meaning. Kintsugi is the art of embracing imperfection. In Western cultures, the aim of repair has been to make the broken item ‘as good as new’. Kintsugi on the other hand, is a Japanese art that leaves an obvious repair – one that may appear fragile, but which actually makes the restored ceramic piece stronger, more beautiful, and more valuable than before. Leaving clear, bold, visible lines with the appearance of solid gold, it never hides the story of the object’s damage. Kintsugi traces memory, bringing together the moment of destruction and the gold seams of repair through finely-honed skills and painstaking, time-consuming labour in the creation of a new pot from the old. There is a story to be told with every crack, every chip. This story inevitably leads to kintsugi’s greatest strength. an intimate metaphoric narrative of loss and recovery, breakage and restoration, tragedy and the ability to overcome it. A kintsugi repair speaks of individuality and uniqueness, fortitude and resilience, and the beauty to be found in survival. Kintsugi leads us to a respectful and appreciative acceptance of hardship and ageing. Author Bonnie Kemske explores kintsugi's metaphorical power as well as exploring the technical and practical aspects of the art, meeting with artists and ceramists in Japan and the US to discuss their personal connection to this intricate technique. With the inclusion of diary entries, personal stories, and in-depth exploration of its origin and symbolism, this book shows kintsugi's metaphoric strength as well as its striking aesthetic, making it a unique and powerful art form that can touch our lives.Trade ReviewThoughtfully written and splendidly illustrated. * The Economist *You’re given the opportunity to travel to Japan through its pages and absorb more of this brilliant philosophy on objects and life. * Stylist *Bonnie Kemske traces the history of the art form in this lavishly illustrated book. * The i *Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend is a beautifully illustrated book where artist, Japanese tea ceremony student and author Bonnie Kemske guides us through the origins and techniques of kintsugi . . . It is visually gorgeous, its selection of pictures exquisite and it taught me a great deal of kintsugi. . . . The book is a testament of a narrative of loss and recovery, breakage and restoration, tragedy and ability to overcome it in respectful acceptance of loss and hardships. -- Eleonora Faina * The Japan Society *Kintsugi reveals how much more varied and exciting the practice of ceramic joining is than the iconic version now known internationally. * The Los Angeles Review of Books *Kemske’s rich and comprehensive survey, which also takes in the ritual of the tea ceremony, the contemporary art scene of kintsugi, and the framing of the techniques as a metaphor for overcoming tragedy and as a model of sustainability, illuminates a complex cultural sensibility with a long pedigree. * World of Interiors *Table of ContentsPrologue 1. Cracks made whole in a golden repair… and Nekowaride 2. Beautiful joins… and kintsugi in Arizona 3. Four historic elements… and a famous temper 4. Materials and techniques… and a collaboration 5. Cracks, breaks and reconstructions: kintsugi in contemporary use… and a visit to Goro 6. A metaphoric world… and a kintsugi repair List of illustrations Endnotes Bibliography Glossary Acknowledgements Index
£25.50
Danann Media Publishing Limited 101 Reasons Why I Love the Darts
Book SynopsisThemagic of the ocheis legendary and with a global audience of millions darts is a sporting juggernaut which always delivers entertainment and drama. The game exploded in the 1980s thanks toEric Bristow and with larger-than-life heroes likePhil Taylor,Michael van Gerwenand lately teenage tyroLuke The Nuke Littler.
£11.69
ASMODEE Schmidt Thomas Kinkade Disney Alice in
Book SynopsisAlice sees all sorts of magical things down the rabbit hole! Talking flowers, tweedle dee and tweedle dumb and is that... the white rabbit?! This stunning jigsaw captures the timeless tale of Alice in Wonderland in this image.
£17.66
PAUL LAMOND GAMES Manchester City Etihad 3D Stadium Puzzle
Book SynopsisManchester City Etihad 3D Stadium Puzzle.
£26.95
THAMES & KOSMOS Legends of Andor Eternal Frost
Book SynopsisWHAT IS IT? Stand-alone cooperative role-playing strategy game for the family set in the fantasy realm of Andor. HOW DO YOU PLAY? Choose your character and work with your team of heroes to roll dice, explore unknown regions, and forge new alliances while avoiding - or attacking - countless dangers lurking in the snow.
£43.20
THAMES & KOSMOS DEVIR Thames Kosmos Bitoku Hand Management and
Book SynopsisIn this game, the players take on the roles of Bitoku spirits of the forest in their path towards transcendence, with the goal of elevating themselves and becoming the next great spirit of the forest.
£45.90
Chartwell Books Cozy Crochet Kit
£19.80
Chartwell Books Dark Cottagecore Coloring Book
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£9.11
Orion Publishing Co Did You Fart
Book SynopsisDid you know that herrings use their farts to communicate with each other, that seals are notorious for having the smelliest farts in the animal kingdom, or that the Sonoran coral snake uses its farts as a defence mechanism when threatened by predators?In this simple to play, colourful and engaging matching memory game, match 25 animals to the pumps, toots and trumps they let off and turn over more pairs than your opponent to win the game! Learn all about why zebra farts are so incredibly loud and how manatees use flatulence to help them float in the accompanying booklet, packed full of animal facts.MATCH 26 ANIMALS to their toots, turn over more pairs than your opponent to win the gameSCREEN-FREE FUN for 2-4 players, fun for all the familyPLAY AND LEARN fascinating facts about your favourite animal and their farts in the bookletLAURENCE KING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and un
£14.03
Union Square & Co. Check Your Shelf
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£17.27
Hinkler Books Paint by Numbers In Bloom
Book SynopsisIf you have ever wanted to try your hand at creating a masterpiece, this is the perfect opportunity to do so with this fabulous paint by numbers kit. Using the artwork ‘In Bloom’, inside this tube you will find all you need: a numbered canvas, 24 numbered paints, three specialist brushes, even the hooks with which to hang your finished piece.So spread out your canvas, find the pot of paint that corresponds to the colour on the chart to the right of your canvas and use your brushes to paint this colour in all the areas on the canvas that have this number.With hints and tips on how to achieve the best results, it couldn’t be easier to test your artistic skills, relax and have fun!
£22.07
Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Critical Role Vox Machina: Origins Volume 1
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Critical Role and one of the best-selling digital comics ever.
£15.19
Fox Chapel Publishing A Quilted Christmas
Book SynopsisNothing rings in the Christmas season like a hand-made quilt. A Quilted Christmas is more than a guide to learning quilting techniques--it's everything you need to express the Christmas spirit through your creativity and passion. Among the carefully crafted Christmas quilting projects within, you'll join owner of the Quilt Factory and author, Deb Grogan, as she explains the basics in thorough detail. You'll find detailed appliqué instructions, patchwork tips, and even full-sized templates for 10 of Deb's favorite holiday projects - both downloadable and on-page - so you can kick your Christmas quilting into high gear. Need additional help? Not to worry, check the on-page QR codes for how-to videos that guide you through every detail. Come explore why Deb Grogan's seasonal quilting patterns are customer favorites, with quilts, runners, wall hangings, tree skirts, and stockings that will remind you why Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!
£14.44
Chronicle Books Horror Trivia
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£14.78
Chronicle Books After Dinner Amusements War of the Words
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£10.51
Chronicle Books Whats That Festive Thing
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£15.30
Chronicle Books Ocean Trivia
£11.88
Titan Books Ltd Rocky Horror Show The Official Coloring Book
Book SynopsisRevel in over 50 years of outrageous fun as you color your way through the first officialRocky Horror Showcoloring book featuring over 40 never-before-seen illustrations.
£14.03
Bonnier Books Ltd Iconic Eras
Book SynopsisDiscover stunning illustrations from Iconic Eras, featuring 22 oil pastels to bring your masterpieces to life
£16.95
Hawthorn Press Small Steps to Less Waste: Stories to Inspire
Book SynopsisWhat are the tipping points that encourage people to make significant changes to their behaviour? Here are ten stories of personal enlightenment and the practical changes they made. This book offers simple alternatives to mass-produced, shop-bought, highly packaged goods. People of all ages can develop the skills and courage to make, create and look after what they have, rather than throw away and buy new.Each chapter will show how to make something, with recipes and methods. The reader will be introduced to the idea of making things they've probably never even thought of making before (for example toothpaste or sanitary pads). This can be a revelation to and help people feel as if they have more control.The reader will hear about the journey of each of the makers and what made them change their perspective and what they believe in. Tips on how to change our behaviour; saving money; how to cut waste and reduce consumption; Tips on how to repair, reuse, recycle' and why.
£11.24
GMC Publications Knitted Shawls: 26 Relaxing Wraps, Cowls and
Book SynopsisKnitting can help with stress and anxiety, but sometimes even this relaxing craft can contribute to the worries of life. Will it fit well in the end? How will I manage a new technique? This book aims to take all those concerns out of the craft, as shawls don't have to fit in a certain way, or even end up in exactly the right shape to work. Suitable for everyone from beginners to experts, the workbook format introduces all the techniques you need before each design. It also includes a series of articles exploring the health benefits of knitting, how it can contribute to mindfulness and wellbeing. AUTHOR: Christine Boggis is the editor of Knitting magazine and author of JOMO Knits. She worked as a journalist in Sussex, Vienna and London before joining Knitting, where she writes about knitting all day long then rushes home to spend the evening actually doing it. Having struggled with anxiety and depression for much of her adult life, Christine is keen to spread the word about how much knitting can help all those of us feeling stressed, worried and overwhelmed. She is based in Brighton, East Sussex. 25 photographs, 10 illustrations
£14.44
GMC Publications Making Furniture
Book SynopsisThis is an inspirational compilation of projects and plans from "Furniture and Cabinetmaking" magazine, offering practical guidance, refreshing and innovative approaches and tricks of the trade. It includes 30 varied projects that range from a simple dining table to a grand, more ambitious Robert Adams-style breakfront bookcase, and cover all tastes and abilities. Plus each appealing project is fully explained and complemented with fine photography and detailed plans.Mark is a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and the Hampshire and Berkshire Guild of Craftsmen, he exhibits his work widely and his designs have featured in numerous books and magazines.
£15.99
Design Originals Gelli Arts Printing Guide
Book SynopsisDiscover the amazing Gelli Arts platea revolutionary printmaking surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures! This book will show you how to use gelatin printing to create 32 stunning designs of layered prints, decorative pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards, and more! Gelli Arts Printing Guideteaches you all the basics you need to know on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Perfect for both beginners and experts, durable and reusable Gelli Arts plates are easy to clean so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to your next project. This newly expanded edition contains an updated gallery of art featuring the latest Gelli Arts plate techniques. Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations give each print its own unique personality!
£11.69
Design Originals Garden of Fairytale Animals
Book SynopsisIn this whimsically charming colouring book, 80 imaginative scenes will come to life as you express your creativity. Featuring coloured examples to follow if you wish, create new and interesting fairy tale art and fill each page with colour. Whilst some designs span across a double spread to fully capture a wider scene, others stand alone on a single page.
£11.69
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 100 sheets Cat Patterns 6 15 cm
Book SynopsisThis pack contains 100 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and attractive Cat Designs.
£7.98
Design Originals Zentangle 6, Expanded Workbook Edition: Making
Book SynopsisCreate beautiful cards using stencils and the relaxing art of Zentangle! Brass stencils are the perfect medium for Zentangle—their small designs are just the right size for embellishing with fun tangle patterns in black & white or glorious color. This book offers fascinating ideas for using Dreamweaver Stencils© to make memorable personalized greeting cards.Zentangle adds a fun new dimension to stencils. Inside you’ll find dozens of fabulous ideas for using stencils and templates with tangle art. Learn to create 40 new original tangles with step-by-step illustrations. Use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment, and create, as you master tangling and shading for your Zentangle-inspired masterpieces.
£5.99
David & Charles Crochet Collage Garden
Book SynopsisA collection of 10 crochet collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in author, crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrignton's, stunning cottage garden.
£15.29
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Intarsia Knits
Book SynopsisCreate 12 colourful, unique intarsia knits for all seasons. Going beyond basic knitting skills, Intarsia Knits will inspire you to create bold, multicoloured knitwear and features 12 projects for size-inclusive garments (UK 4–34) and accessories including a sweater, top, scarf, tote bag, mittens and more. German textile designer Anna Husemann takes you step-by-step through the intarsia technique, from knitting with multiple balls of yarn to joining fields of colour together, before you take on the projects, which feature full-colour knitting charts and detailed instructions. Discover Anna’s unique way of developing her designs and try creating fun colour combinations for your own projects. Learn the difference between intarsia and stranded colourwork and how to combine intarsia with other knitting techniques to take your makes to the next level. For intermediate knitters who want a new challenge, Intarsia Knits wil
£16.20
C & T Publishing Sew Lingerie: Make Size-Inclusive Bras, Panties,
Book SynopsisTransform your top drawer with DIY, size-inclusive lingerie, swimwear, and activewear. Sew Lingerie! celebrates body positivity by teaching makers to create undergarments that shape and support their unique bodies.
£17.99
GMC Publications Upholstery: A Complete Course - New Edition
Book SynopsisUpholstery: A Complete Course comprises an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques & materials of the craft in addition to fascinating information on its history and development. Since first being published in 1990, with a second revision in 2016 and now a third in 2022, this book has proved itself to be a useful volume for those entering the world of upholstery. Traditional handwork, modern industrial methods and everything in-between, it is all explained here with an entire overview of the upholstery trade. By following the five useful projects in this book, you will be able to apply the key techniques you have learnt into practise. With detailed pictures and illustrations by David James to help guide you, the old furniture needing an update will be brought back to life in no time. This book continues to thrive and inspire those wanting to give a piece of their furniture a fresh new look. Recycling old furniture can be rewarding and exciting, which is exactly why this book has been picked up time and time again. Whatever interests you have in upholstery, this book is guaranteed to give you information about everything you need including materials and tools, as well as the history and development of the craft. Topics include: History, Development, Tools, Machines, Materials, Fabrics, Leather, Foam, Frames and Structures, Springs, Traditional Techniques, Modern Techniques Projects: Loose Seat For Dining Chair, Piped Scatter Cushion, Hall or Lounge Stool, Edwardian Music Stool and a Mid-Victorian Dining Chair With Buttoned Seat An established and comprehensive reference guide to the craft, in print since 1990 Five projects with helpful step-by-step photographs to aid the novice and build on techniques explained in the book Written by expert author David James Suitable for all levels of ability Beautifully illustrated throughout Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1 - History Chapter 2 - Development Chapter 3 - The workshop Chapter 4 - Tools and power tools Chapter 5 - Machines and mechanisation Chapter 6 - Materials Chapter 7 - Fabrics and covers Chapter 8 - Leather Chapter 9 - Preparation of material Chapter 10 - Foams Chapter 11 - Frames and structures Chapter 12 - Springs and suspension systems Chapter 13 - Traditional techniques Chapter 14 - Modern techniques Chapter 15 - The traditional chair Chapter 16 - Hand-sprung upholstery Chapter 17 - Settees and other pieces Chapter 18 - Beds and bedding Chapter 19 - Restoration Chapter 20 - Upholstery projects Conversions Glossary Upholstery terms Bibliography Useful addresses About the author Acknowledgements Index
£18.75
Tuva Publishing Floral Folk Art in Cross Stitch
Book SynopsisInspired by floral folk art from all over the world, this book contains over 100 modern, bold designs and motifs. A range of designs that are suitable for all sewing abilities. The essence of this book is to keep it simple, fun, and easy to stitch. With that in mind most of the designs are sewn using only whole cross stitch, and back stitch is kept to a minimum. The patterns vary in sizes. From small quick stitch designs for tags, pincushions, key fobs, and cards, to larger, more involved designs for notebook covers, pictures, fire screens, or table cloths. Many of the designs can easily be used in multiple ways. A single small design or band could be used to edge a place mat, table cloth, towel, or curtain tie back, or you could combine several designs together to make a sampler. A stunning collection of patterns for both new and experienced stitchers alike. AUTHOR: Durene Jones was a graphic designer for more than a decade before giving it up to pursue her lifelong love of textile arts. Now she's been a needlework designer for 15 years and has had work published in magazines worldwide and has a successful Etsy shop where she sells needlework charts. She has produced a number of kits and books, including Cross Stitch: Welcome Baby and Cross Stitch: Floral Summer Days. She loves the challenge of a new design and feels fortunate to earn a living doing something that she has a true passion for.
£11.69
David & Charles Mosaic Chart Directory for Knitting and Crochet
Book SynopsisMosaic crochet and knitting are easy, versatile colorwork techniques allowing the maker to create stunning patterns without having to carry multiple strands of yarn per row. This collection includes 75 exciting modern mosaic designs suitable for both crocheters and knitters, with charts, and written instructions for both.
£16.99
