Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books

Book SynopsisA massive 300 codeword puzzles packaged in a stylish paperback - this is the perfect codeword gift book for adults of any age. With a mix of 100 easy, 100 medium and 100 hard puzzles, the 13 x 13 grids are each arranged on their own page and solutions are easily found in the back of the book. Printed in a highly portable format, the book can be taken on your travels or sit neatly on your bedside table.

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Book SynopsisStudy human anatomy to translate nature into drawings that are both anatomically accurate and artistically beautiful.Essential Human Anatomy for Artists is an anatomy course in a book that’s designed to offer you new tools to help you understand the connections between exterior forms and underlying structures. Along with demonstrations of key materials are in-depth discussions of the skeleton and study of the muscles. The drawing demonstrations, which are based on a series of live model poses, are designed to help readers understand the various forms of the human body. Key information on movement and lighting is also included. For artists at every level of experience, Essential Human Anatomy for Artists allows you to learn to work freely and confidently with the human figure and use the information it provides to create an accurate visual impression. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.Also available from the series: Drawing the Head for Artists, Figure Drawing for Artists, Life Drawing for Artists, Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists, Dynamic Still Life for Artists, Landscape Painter’s Workbook, Plein Air Techniques for Artists, and Sketching Techniques for Artists.Trade Review"Exceptionally well organized and thoroughly 'art student friendly' in presentation, making it an ideal and unreservedly recommended pick." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 BASIC TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES CHAPTER 2 THE SKELETON CHAPTER 3 THE HEAD AND NECK CHAPTER 4 THE TORSO AND PELVIS CHAPTER 5 THE UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS CHAPTER 6 MOVEMENT CHAPTER 7 LIGHTING AND BACKGROUND STRATEGIES Conclusion Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThe Art Of Chip Carving is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to one of the world’s most ancient and widely practiced forms of woodcarving. Anyone, from the completely inexperienced beginner to the veteran craftsperson, can learn to use simple, inexpensive tools and techniques to carve striking decorative designs in wood. Chip carving is an especially good introduction to working wood for the inexperienced because of its low cost-of-entry, and because it puts the most essential concepts of woodworking front and center: safety, precision, and how understanding the nature of the wood itself leads to successful results. This guide is loaded with the technical information you need to start chip carving—the few tools you need and how to sharpen them, how to select and prepare wood for carving, how to transfer carving patterns, how to carve safely and precisely, and how to read and understand wood grain. Clay also teaches the basics of good carving technique, provides step-by-step guidance through two practice boards to build your skills, and then walks you through ten beginner projects that allow you to put your skills to use. The Art Of Chip Carving goes beyond any other how-to manual by introducing techniques and projects for learning freehand carving, and how to use the simple shape-vocabulary of chip carving to create your own carving designs in the style of traditional European folk carvings.

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Book SynopsisMake paper airplanes based on the fastest, longest-flying planes in the world!Record Breaking Paper Airplanes Kit includes paper and instructions for 16 original high-performance paper airplanes. These planes are incredibly easy to fold, and designed to push the envelope in terms of time aloft and distance thrown—based on principles exploited by record-breaking paper airplane experts. This paper airplanes kit includes: A full-color, 64-page book Easy, step-by-step instructions 16 unique designs 48 full-color airplane folding sheets The book opens with the history of paper airplane record-setters, followed by a fascinating primer on the principles of flight so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and the properties that affect the duration and distance of their flights. They''ll have fun coaxing better and better performances out of these optimized designs. The sky is the lim

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Book SynopsisIn this book, gouache, a classic technique—used by Turner, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Picasso, Gris, Braque, Matisse and Miró, among many others often compared to watercolour, acquires a new dimension, as it offers a bolder approach to contemporary artists, illustrators and graphic designers. Gouache erases the boundaries between ‘proper painting’ and the spontaneous charm of watercolour, combining the advantages of both techniques. Diluted, gouache is almost like watercolour, but when used on its own, it can be applied in opaque layers with a matte surface reminiscent of pastels. Soluble in water, it is rather forgiving and allows for corrections and revisions, and finally, the fine grain of the pigment it contains makes detailed drawings possible. Award-winning illustrator Aljoscha Blau shares his many years of experience, offers material recommendations, tips for swift success, suggestions on composition, the use of colour, tools and processes. And he spices it all up with his own illustrations, which are both an incentive and a feast for the eyes...

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Book SynopsisOutdoor painting tips and more from the best landscape painters working today. Many painters enjoy working outdoors when the weather is good, but they also need to know how to deal with it when the weather changes! This book includes the best instruction on the special challenges of painting landscapes outdoors from a variety of the best plein-air artists working today in all major media-oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache. It includes: - Materials, site selection, and practical tips - Values, shapes, composition, color, and elements of landscape painting - Bringing outdoor studies back into the studio - Complete start-to-finish demonstrations - Hundreds of gorgeous images - A wealth of knowledge from a variety of instructors

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Book SynopsisColor your way to a peaceful mind, body, and soul with this uplifting coloring book that gives off all the good vibes.Acclaimed comic and artist Yumi Sakugawa expands her repertoire with this unique and uplifting collection, Yumiverse Mindful Coloring Book. Peaceful figures engaged in mindful meditation, reposing rituals and peaceful poses inspire her fans to do the same. With positive reminders like “Rest is important” and “Taking a break because I love myself” strewn across every page, it’s easy to get lost in the whimsical yet comforting world Sakugawa creates.

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Book SynopsisThe Assassin's Creed Escape Room Puzzle Book is an exciting journey through history in which you must solve a series of puzzles and mysteries to save humanity. You are Joey, a museum worker who comes across a mysterious blade that sets in motion a chain of events that completely upends your life. Drawn into the world of the Assassins, you must tour through time and space – from 5th century BCE Greece to the catacombs of medieval Venice – in order to foil a malevolent Isu plot.Featuring characters and locations familiar to fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise and written by an experienced real-life escape-room creator, this immersive escape-room experience is both visually exciting and a difficult puzzle quest.Can you solve the conundrums and reveal the Isu plan in time to save the world?

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Book SynopsisFind your flow and live in the moment with this gorgeous colouring book.We all aspire to the feelings of wellbeing and contentment but sometimes they are hard to achieve. Colouring is known to help the brain enter a meditative state, reducing stress and anxiety. Just picking up your pens and creating something unique to you is highly liberating – and you don’t have to be artistically gifted to enjoy it and reap the benefits. The beautiful artwork in this book will enhance your wellbeing by helping you to become more mindful – to be ‘in the moment’ as you choose your favourite colours and focus on the intricate lines, what you’re doing here and now, rather than worrying about what happened at work or any other anxieties. Free your mind and enjoy the process – you may well surprise yourself with the results.Also available:· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Calm (9781789294347) · The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Energize (9781789294330)· The Wellbeing Colouring Book: Sleep (9781789294316)

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Book SynopsisCelebrate our glorious planet with stunning original illustrations to colour.

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Book SynopsisSatisfying and simple to make and gift, Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to creating stylish bowls, bags, trivets, baskets, and more by coiling rope and joining it together with a simple zigzag stitch. An easy and fun craft that you can master quickly, this book features 17 projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope sewing skills. Also included are introductory overviews on the basics of rope sewing, instructions for more advanced shaping, and plenty of finishing ideas. Endless design ideas and a variety of techniques to try – from painting and fabric wrapping to dying, adding handles and more – will mean you'll fall in love with sewing with rope!

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Book SynopsisPlunge head-first into this humorous adult activity book - full of jokes, puzzles and trivia - which celebrates life''s most up-standing appendage: cockGet ready for the ride of your life - figuratively speaking, of course!Whether you prefer the term love rocket or disco stick, tent pole or pork sword, in this spunky little book, everyone''s favourite member is the star of the show.With the games and activities in these pages, you can now have more fun with cock than ever before. You will: - Bone up on your cock trivia- Tickle your fancy with a raft of dick-tacular jokes- Test your head with counting conundrums and penis puzzles. - Complete the colouring pages to find your creative release. - Reveal more dirty terms for a boner than you ever dreamed was possible.So, what are you waiting for? Come and see if you can pull it off! Cock has surely never been so much fun.

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Book SynopsisFollow the White Rabbit down the hole, but be careful where he leads you … From the award-winning author and illustrator of Neverland and OZ comes his third stunningly designed RPG setting book, in Wonderland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting.Drawing on the books and poems of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by author Lewis Carroll, Andrew’s third RPG book offers a dungeon setting and source book that leans into combat. Like his previous books, it will have secrets to explore and social interactions to navigate, but the change in setting and focus will allow it to stand on its own. And, of course, it will all be beautifully illustrated and designed in Andrew’s signature style that his fans clamor for. 

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Book SynopsisCute Crocheted Food is a quirky collection of 24 amigurumi crocheted vegetables, fruit, nibbles and snacks offering a whole menu of delicious, zany fun. Making use of the Japanese amigurumi technique to sculpt robust shapes with yarn, every piece of food becomes a cute and whimsical character. Charming, embroidered faces with a variety of expressions can be included to add personality or leave them off for a more realistic effect. For health food fans there is an array of wholesome fruit and vegetables, while those who like to indulge can recreate a variety of sweet treats and fast food snacks. Perfect for stimulating children’s imaginary play, these little foodie friends will be at home in any play kitchen, café or restaurant. Projects include: peas, carrot, watermelon, hot dog, burger, avocado, sushi, pizza, cupcakes, ice-cream cones, ice lollies, fries and bananas. 24 fun and quirky amigurumi food projects suitable for beginners to crochet Playful and colourful illustration influenced by Japanese-style kawaii cuteness, Hello Kitty and bubble tea menus All crochet techniques fully explained and illustrated with step-by-step drawings Use up small amounts of leftover yarn and are perfect small gifts and stocking fillers A popular author, Emma Varnam’s titles Cute Crocheted Animals and Crocheted Succulents have sold over 15,000 copies each Trade ReviewDesigner Emma Varnam is well known for her crocheted animals and houseplants, but this book sees her venture into the on-trend world of Kawai-style amigurumi for the first time. This tasty collection of food inspired makes features 24 crocheted vegetables, fruit and other edible treats, all with characterful faces. Make a hipster avocado, sweet peas in a pod or snacks such as doughnuts, pizza and sushi. Perfect or foodies who love to crochet! -- Lindsey Harrad * Inside Crochet magazine *This fun and quirky new book by Emma Varnam contains 24 amigurumi designs for fruit, vegetables, fast food, cakes and pastries. With each pattern, there’s an option to embroider a face to create a cute, kawaii-style character, or this step can be skipped if you wish to create more realistic looking foods. The projects would make excellent toys for children who would have lots of fun creating a crocheted market stall, café or tea party; they would also make perfect gifts for foodie adults. -- Christine Boggis * Knitting magazine *Emma Varnam is known for her cute crocheted animals and crocheted houseplants, but this is her first book where she has turned her hand to amigurumi. She has created an adorable and charming collection of 24 amigurumi crocheted vegetables, fruit, snacks, and sweet and savoury edibles… well, not real edibles… these are all made of yarn! From bananas and watermelons to pizza slices, cupcakes and even sushi, Emma has let her imagination run riot and the result is a crocheted feast that everyone will love. So please check out the menu, see what you fancy and grab your crochet tools because it’s time for some culinary crafting! -- Jenny Conduit * Crochet Now magazine *With profusely and effectively illustrated step-by-step directions for each project, Cute Crocheted Food is ideal for crocheting small gifts and stocking fillers. Exceptionally well organized and thoroughly 'user friendly' in presentation, it is an especially recommended pick for personal, professional, and community library needlecraft instructional reference collections. * Mid-West Book Review *Table of ContentsFruit Lemon Pineapple Orange Cherries Watermelon Strawberry Apple Banana Vegetables Avocado Peas in a pod Beetroot Pumpkin Carrot Sweet treats Croissant Ice-cream cones Ice lolly Lemon cake Doughnuts Strawberry cupcake Fast food Sushi Pizza Burger and fries Fried egg Hot dog

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Book SynopsisCrocheted Cats is a collection of 10 crochet patterns for 10 popular breeds including Siamese, tabby and tortoiseshell. If you are firmly in the ‘cat person’ camp, get your paws on this book of stunning crochet patterns. With 10 breeds to choose from, these furry pals are astonishingly lifelike and carefully crafted to be accurate down to the last detail. With a variety of poses and stances, you can recreate the cat of your choice from. Maine coon to Bengal, this adorable collection is a cat-lover’s paradise. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches and techniques you'll need to make your perfect feline friend. Latest title from bestselling crochet author Vanessa Mooncie 10 projects for popular cat breeds including Siamese, tabby and tortoiseshell Beautifully photographed with detailed charts for each pattern Perfect gift for a cat-loving friend Techniques section explaining all the necessary skills and stitches Trade ReviewMeow-velous” news for all cat lovers and crochet enthusiasts! The incredibly talented Vanessa Mooncie has just released a purr-fect new book, Crocheted Cats, and you’re going to love it. ...These projects are not only a pawsitively fun experience to create but also make the perfect gift for any cat lover. ...Mooncie has truly outdone herself in making each of these cats lifelike and accurate in every detail. From the breed-specific fur patterns to their quirky poses and stances, each cat is sure to steal your heart. ...a charming and delightful book that is sure to make you purr with happiness. Get your paws on a copy today and start creating your own feline friends! Sorry, we just couldn’t resist all the cat puns. * Craft Gossip *Vanessa Mooncie’s new book gives you all of the inspiration that you need to get hooking up the purr-fect crochet companion in no time. With 10 adorable cats to get your paws on, from the mighty Maine Coon to the much-loved Ragdoll, there’s something for everyone! This easy-to-use book includes detailed diagrams, step-by-step guides and even a techniques section, so if you’re a crochet beginner or a more advanced crafter, you’ll be able to whip up these creations immediately – as long as you don’t have your own cat pawing at your yarn balls! Vanessa’s own furry friends are the inspiration behind the book, and her patterns can be adapted to make a portrait of your own beloved pet – or even a wonderful gift for fellow cat lovers. * Crochet Now magazine *Calling all feline fans – you’ll be delighted to get your paws on this cute collection of cat patterns created by Vanessa Mooncie, featuring 10 of the most popular breeds, with patterns to suit all skill levels. Vanessa has created characterful cats in a variety of poses, including pedigree breeds such as Siamese, Russian Blue and Bengal, as well as the perennially popular tabby. -- Lindsey Harrad * Inside Crochet magazine *Animal expert Vanessa Mooncie is back with 10 anatomically accurate cats to craft yourself. ... Favourite makes include the cute sleeping Russian Blue, the Calico Cat who is sitting to attention and looking curiously around. * Knitting magazine *Table of ContentsSiamese Exotic shorthair Russian blue Domestic shorthair American bobtail Bengal Tortoiseshell Tabby Maine coon Ragdoll

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Book SynopsisBring 75 adorable illustrations to colorful life with Cute Chibi Creature Coloring, and watch your heart melt.Cute Chibi Creature Coloring showcases the world in the cutest way possible. With this fun coloring book, you can make all kinds of food and animals cute in the classic chibi style! The sweetness that these illustrations bring to the world will create an atmosphere of serenity and stimulate creative thoughts. Cute Chibi Creature Coloring has something for everyone, including: Favorite pets like kittens, puppies, and bunnies Everyday food items such as steamed buns, ice cream, and hotdogs Fantastical creatures like unicorns and mermaids and more! Color away all your worries with this stress-reducing pastime. Cute Chibi Creature Coloring is made for everyone, and it’s the best way to add some sweetness to every single day!

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Book SynopsisElegant, fun and exciting, this is a must-have guide that embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels will love. Opening with helpful overviews on tools, supplies, and techniques for transferring designs, installing the drum, and more, also included are easy-to-follow tutorials on all the essential embroidery stitches to help you get started. From there, you'll find over 30 embroidery designs for flowers, herbs, plants, and more that are realistic, easy to accomplish, and simply stunning. Inspired by the beauty and comfort of nature, the embroidery patterns featured within these pages range from wildflowers and cut flowers to garden and forest plants and favorite aromatic herbs. With ready-to-use patterns, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, stunning photography, and extra ideas for decoration and displaying your finished product, it's the perfect source of inspiration for crafters, both beginner and advanced alike.

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Book SynopsisA Wild Adventure! A sound echoes across the world's farthest wildernesses: the howl of countless animals and beasts! This all-new 224-page Pathfinder rulebook dives deep into the wilderness like never before! With new ancestries, character options, animal companions, wilderness foes and more, Howl of the Wild provides a traveler's pack worth of value for players and Game Masters alike!Join a bumbling naturalist and an eccentric crew as they cross continents in their fantastic airship, searching for four legendary beasts. Along the expedition, you'll find... Six playable new ancestries to bring PCs'' wildest characters to life: strong minotaurs, swift centaurs, magical merfolk, amphibious athamarus, animals awakened to consciousness, and insectile, metamorphic surkis! Archetypes, spells, and other player options inspired by nature, from additional options for shapeshifting druids to playable werecreatures to archetypes that let you fight with claw, tail, or wing.

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Book SynopsisSuit Up, Save the World! On a rugged planet crawling with colossiterrifying kaiju that demolish cities with fearsome powercourageous mech pilots battle monsters to protect the world's people. As the war for control of planet Daimalko rages on, a mysterious third power plots to use an ancient artifact to purge the planet of all life. It's time for Daimalko's defenders to suit up against a new threat! This 184-page hardcover campaign tells the story of rookie mech pilots on Daimalko, starting out as city defenders and venturing to the stars as the heroes become galactic celebrities. This epic campaign spans levels 3 to 18 and features new mechs, bonus adventures designed to slot into the campaign as interludes or stand on their own as one-shots, mech-sized maps, and more. Mechageddon! is an exciting introduction to mech combat and the Starfinder RPG, packed with adventure content and new rules you can use to build the ultimate mech campaign!

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with ceramic work that does not have a glaze, but instead is finished by other methods such as Burnishing, terra sigillata, engobes, oxide washes, laminating, smoke firing and other methods. The book will look briefly at the historical uses of alternative methods of decorating/finishing work, but essentially will give a chapter to each method, looking at techniques and more importantly the work of specific artists in each field. It will be well-illustrated and a much needed manual on this subject.

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Book SynopsisThe use of wax, paper, clay and other materials to prevent the effects of heat, fire, smoke, chemical reactions, colours and glazes from altering or contaminating the surfaces of work is very popular with ceramicists. However, learning to use these techniques can be a long and frustrating process, particularly when complicated by considerations of the state of the clay and which form of glazing is to be used. In this book, Peter Beard discusses the techniques of masking and resist and gives guidance as to how best to use various materials and firing method to achieve a wide range of finishes.Table of Contents1. History and overview of resists and masking 2. Water-based waxes 3. Oil-based waxes 4. Latex wax or latex rubber solutions 5. Spraying - ordinary and airbrush 6. Paper and adhesive tapes, papers and films 7. Exercises in using slips and resists 8. Colloidal slips 9. Acid etching 10. Lustre techniques 11. Masking resists and smoke 12. Grit blasting 13. Recipes

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Book SynopsisLearn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space. This charmingly illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower and a meadow buttercup. Master the art of making and adapting the flowers through the step-by-step instructions and create a stunning array of blooms to display in your home. In this book, Sine and Sara Finne Fransen of Almeja Space guide you through a crash course in colour theory and styling tips for every occasion. Discover how colours evoke different moods and create unique colour combinations for your flowers. Featuring chapters on materials, techniques and how to care for your blooms, Paper Flowers covers everything you need to create flowers that last (almost) forever.

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Book SynopsisThe RSN has worked on regalia for every Coronation since 1902, when Edward VII was crowned, and most recently designed and embroidered the robes of state for their Coronation last year. Its patron, Queen Camilla, has written a charming foreword to this beautifully illustrated book.The LadyBees, butterflies, beetles and 24 different plants - the astonishing sewing secrets behind the gorgeous Coronation robes of the King and Queen.The Mail Online Many initiatives to support women were begun in the late 1800s, but the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is one of the few that remain. This initiative was born from the desire of three women Princess Helena, Lady Victoria Welby and Lady Marian Alford to popularise the lost art of ornamental needlework and place it on a par with other decorative arts, such as painting and sculpture. Their other, yet no less important goal was to provide employment for women compelled to earn their

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Book SynopsisBeautiful guided stitchwork for every season?featuring fall pumpkins and mushroom wreaths, winter skiers, spring blossoms, summer vegetables, and more!??With 56 unique embroidery pieces to reflect the seasons, this next book from beloved author Yumiko Higuchi takes creatives on a month-by-month exploration of colorful motifs that can be used on a variety of fabrics and surfaces. Each month starts with an emblem of the month number, such as a vibrant poppy wreath for May, a viny pumpkin for October, and sprigs of mistletoe and Christmas roses for December. Each emblem perfectly captures the spirit of the month, and the subsequent patterns for each month follow the seasonal theme.?Each design in the book is accompanied by step-by-step instructions for recreating it, including stitch types, thread colors by number, and thread type. There is also a detailed section on how to perform certain stitches and knots to guide beginners. Whether embroidering a new dress, a pillowcase, a bag, or even a jar cover for jam, Stitching through the Seasons has charming patterns that are sure to spark creativity and festivity for embroiderers both experienced and just starting out. ?

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Book SynopsisDon't just make a toy, create an heirloom! Designed to be built tough, to be passed down, and to last. Join Brad as he shares decades of woodworking wisdom so you can make durable, kid-safe vehicle toys that youngsters will enjoy. With sections on wood selections, tool guides, design basics, and toy safety.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to dispel any concerns that many people have over kiln building and give them the confidence needed to build their own kilns, thus saving money and giving themselves great satisfaction and a better understanding of the workings of a kiln. This book is a comprehensive guide to building kilns. Kiln Construction serves as a guide to kiln-building in a user-friendly way. It offers a thorough grounding in the basics and then examines three kilns in depth - brick by brick. These designs, showing gas, oil and wood-fired kilns, have been thoroughly tried and tested and are in regular use by well-known potters. Each of the kilns has diagrams and photos showing every step along the way. This comprehensive guide to building kilns contains not only information on kiln building including methods, materials, fuels and kiln furniture, but it is also filled with step-by-step illustrations and instructions showing every f

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Book SynopsisJust like magic 3D Blocks for Deceptively Easy QuiltsSimple piecing and thoughtful fabric choices make dramatic 3D quilts! Prepare to be amazed by simple techniques that make flat fabrics into surreal landscapes and rising cubes with various textures. The key is not crumpling, folding, or bunching material but rather playing with light, medium, and dark fabric. You'll learn to piece 13 easy 3D quilt blocks without y-seams or set-in seams. The magic lies in the simplicity of the piecing method taught in the book. You can individually select and piece your fabric or use strip piecing!

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Book SynopsisFully updated and revised, with new photographs and glaze recipes, this is the third edition of this classic guide to ash glazes. Forever curious and eager to learn new things about ceramics, Phil Rogers constantly tinkered with clay bodies, glaze formulae and approaches to firing. This volume is his seminal work on transforming ash into glaze: an essential text for all potters and ceramicists with additional relevance today with its focus on prioritising the use of natural resources. Ash Glazes examines the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes, demonstrates the process of making them into glazes and offers a step-by-step guide to using them to decorate your pots. This edition, updated and revised by Hajeong Lee Rogers, is a celebration of pottery at its best. Starting with an introduction to the history of ash glazes, then moving on to a wide range of practical advice and methods, the book is enlivened by photographs of the work of potters from around the world, who use ash in colourful and imaginative ways. It provides true inspiration for working potters and delight for all those interested in contemporary ceramics.Trade ReviewThe most useful and definitive guide to the various uses of wood ashes in glaze application. -- Mike Dodd, internationally acclaimed potterPotters, young and old, will delight in the updates, and our continuing experiments and revelations will be fitting tributes to all that Phil and Hajeong have contributed to our field. -- Mark Hewitt, author of 'The Potter's Eye'For those seeking a single reference work which both introduces the topic but also gives you the tools, knowledge and encouragement to experiment in your own environment this is undoubtedly the definitive choice. * Westcountry Potters *Table of ContentsIntroduction Preface to the Third Edition Foreword Author Preface A Brief History of Wood Ash Glazes The Growing Plant What is Wood Ash? Collecting and Preparing Wood Ash What are Glazes and How do they Work? Making Glazes Ash-like Glazes without Ash Potters' profiles Katherine Pleydell-Bouverie Terry Bell-Hughes Mike Dodd Lis Ehrenreich John Jelfs Dick Lehman Jim Malone Eric James Mellon Jim Robison John Thies Tom Turner Phil Rogers Showcase Ash Glaze Recipes Ash Analyses & Molecular Weights Glossary Bibliography Index Afterword

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Book SynopsisCombine two charm packs to make 16 quilts, with two colorways for every project! Known for her modern geometric designs, Cheryl Brickey gives you projects for slashing your fabric stash.

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Book SynopsisWreaths explores the art of creating wonderful floral pieces, to gift or keep, through a collection of 18 beautiful and natural designs. Learn how to play around with colour, foliage, texture and architectural forms with a craft that is no longer just for Christmas. Packed with ideas, skills and techniques, Katie and Terri will inspire you to bring a touch of nature indoors as they offer a fresh and modern approach to wreath design. Going beyond the traditional shapes, this book will equip you with the know-how to create impressive statement pieces, tropical and dried wreaths, as well as beautiful garlands and a late summer chandelier. Presented through exquisite photography and step-by-step instructions, Wreaths shows how best to maintain and display these botanical creations in your home. Discover the joy of foraging and master the art of making natural wreath frames with this irresistible book – a must-have for lovers of floral arrangements and interiors alike.

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Book SynopsisGnomes for your home! Stitch a year-round collection of 12 friendly gnomes for your home using this fabulous new book by sewing superstar Debbie Shore. Gnomes aren't just for winter! Sewing superstar Debbie Shore presents a friendly, fashion-forward, all new collection of 12 gnomes for your home, based on her hugely popular Erik and Ola creations from Half Yard (TM) Winter. Beginning with all the materials and tools you'll need, as well as guidance on making up the 2 body sizes (small and large) and key features such as feet, braids and beards, Debbie then shows you how to make 12 magical gnomes. From Moss the Woodland Gnome and Noel the Christmas Gnome, to Eek the Witch Gnome and Hearty the Pirate Gnome, there is a whole host of characterful friends to stitch! Fun accessories feature in the outfits throughout, including wings, a toadstool hat, flowers, bees and more - why not mix-and-match outfits and accessories, so you can make a gnome that's gn-unique to you! Full-size templates for key accessories and shapes are included at the back of the book.Trade ReviewA quirky selection of Gnomes to Sew, each with their unique names, personalities and stories. Debbie Shore’s new book has clear photos, not only of the completed project but easy to follow instructions to enable very ability of sewer to create a masterpiece. Step by step you can create 12 magical friends with the added benefit of full size patterns in two different size characters. The first few pages explain the notions and materials best used for the projects, as well as close up photos and instructions for visual learners to explain the tricky sections of constructing the body, shoes and beards. Debbie always encourages the use of recycled materials and additions to make your gnomes unique. She also suggests making your own designed Gnome family to compliment those in the book. Great value for money, this would be an ideal book, for sewers of all abilities due to the materials used. There is also the option to hand sew if a machine is not an option. This is a must have book for your sewing shelf. -- Helen * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Sew Gnomes contains many variations of gnomes for all times of the year including Christmas gnomes, a spooky Halloween gnome and a Easter rabbit gnomes. The book is a good size and the quality is amazing. The colour and pictures are very eye catching. The book has exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to make more of Debbie's projects. Her instructions are easy to follow and are perfect for any skill level. I believe the book could be improved with a note section on each project that could be handy for people using the book as they can write down any notes that they might need on the way. Overall this book is absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to make some. -- Megan * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Good size book, well laid out, nice clear font and good use of colour on the pages. Love the different sections for bodies, beards, noses, hands and feet. Easy to mix and match across the 12 gnome patterns and come up with my own ideas. Each gnome has a story so great way to get the kids involved. Instructions to make the gnomes in two sizes and very easy to follow so likely to get good results with these projects. Love the little extras like how to make the spider for Eek. -- Juliet * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Book Review of Sew Gnomes by Debbie Shore - August 2023 Published by Search Press This is a charming book which introduces you to 12 cute Gnome characters, one for all seasons. The book describes each character and provides step by step instructions and full size traceable templates in the back to enable you to cut out and make each of the characters. I love that all the characters can be sewn by hand so no machine necessary and there is also a section to demonstrate they different hand stitches needed. There is a basic gnome section showing you how to make the main parts likes body, hands and feet etc. then each character is customisable using either the suggested features and accessories or you can be really creative and make your own character from a mix of the suggestions or by inventing your own accessories. The projects are easy enough for a beginner and the book could be used to help younger sewers. Lovely, bright colourful illustrations throughout. Reasonably priced at £10.99 and no expensive equipment or supplies needed. This is a great way to use up scraps and leftover fabrics. I think I will be making a spooky ‘Eek’ gnome first for Halloween, followed by ‘Noel’ and ‘Kold’ which will be part of my festive decorations. Can’t wait to get started. -- Jackie * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Sew Gnomes by Debbie Shore To be perfectly honest this isn’t my usual ‘go to’ or ‘must have’ craft book. As I have never made gnomes or had the inclination to, but, having read through this adorable little book I have surprised myself in how much I want to make my first Gnome, I’m hooked! From my past experiences when purchasing any new craft book it is the quality of the pictures throughout that I tend to look for, as I find learning through visual content rather than the written word easier. No worries on this front with this book as the pictures from cover to cover, inside and out are self-explanatory and are of a beautiful quality, being bright and colourful and of a good size. I was impressed with the ‘Materials and notions’ and ‘Hand stitches’ chapters, as this clearly told me exactly what products I would need for the Gnomes and each stitch that is needed was very clearly illustrated and explained. The next chapter ‘Making Gnome body & features’ really triggered my creative imagination. As it gives me the opportunity to add my own characteristics to these lovely little magical friends. What I also really like about this book are the individual chapters for each Gnome character. With each chapter being laid out so well , and easy to follow. It starts with exactly what you need to create each character, and it is then explained in both words and pictures on how to bring them to life, for even a novice Gnome maker like myself. I love having full-size templates at the back, (no messing with attempting to enlarge these on a printer!). Just a small tip, do photo-copy these template pages and make them from a hard card or template plastic and leave this beautiful book intact. The size of the book is perfect, and easy to pop into a craft bag or take away with you to your favourite destination or craft class. At only £10.99 this book is excellent value and worth keeping on your craft book shelf. This is an ideal book to bring out when the children are around as it will keep them and adults alike amused for hours as the characters are so playful and such fun it will spark their imagination. As no sewing machine is required, these little gems can be created anywhere with minimal amount of fuss and craft supplies. It will be difficult to choose which Gnome to make first, but if I had to choose it would be Ding and Dong. I just love the characteristics you can create with these two, plus I am a bit in love with their felt boots! As I’m writing this review, sat on a sun lounger in the South of France, I’m currently Googling where my nearest craft shop is for supplies of felt! So do look out on my Instagram for Gnome pictures. Thank you to Debbie Shore for introducing me to the wonderful world of Gnomes!! -- Sandi * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Debbie Shore - Sew Gnomes £10.99 ( published by Search Press, September 2023) Another lovely book by Debbie to add to my collection. A fun theme to cover every season clearly presented with colour photographs and full size patterns, no messing about just get sewing. The pictures make the book easy for any beginner to follow with an uncomplicated materials list. Nice tips on notions and techniques to use. The size of the printing is easy to read and refer to. The Gnomes can be hand sewn and/or machine sewn. I am looking forward to making Fungus first, a cute little character. The book would make a nice gift for any age to enjoy and even to recycle your scraps. One thing to note is that they are not toys. -- Sandra * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *When I opened this book, it was like opening the door to a magical land. Seeing all the adorable characters you can imagine them coming to life. They are so cute & the amount of detail & thought that has gone into these Gnomes is so Debbie Shore. The book as always by Debbie Shore has so many clear step by step pictures & the instructions are very clear. Don't worry if you can't draw as it has full size templates, which is ideal for someone like me. Also, there is a great variety of Gnomes to make, which makes making each one even more exciting. -- Pauline * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *As with all of Debbie's books, the quality is great, from all the pictures on the front cover and inside to the level of instruction, its so inviting. The book says its for 12 gnomes, but really your imagination is the only limit, guided by the author's experienced instruction. My favourite gnome is on page 72, such a cutie. The hands and feet even have nails. Explanation of all the requirements is really clear as well as detailed instructions for hand stitching and 5 pages of templates for key accessories and shapes. I absolutely love this book and have already started to make Bugs. :-) -- Tracey * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *If you love gnomes it's a must have book. The quality of the outer cover and pages is excellent. The photos are so detailed and the print is of a comfortable size to read and full size patterns are perfect. Overall an excellent, informative and great value for money book. -- Sue * Half Yard Sewing Club Member *Another fantastic and unique craft book by Debbie Shore! Although I often shy away from making dolls, toys, etc., I realized after reading Debbie's book, I can do this! All of her books are printed on high-quality paper with colorful and creative photography. Each page is thoughtfully laid out with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and accompanying pictures. Product information with pictures along with Debbie's tips and techniques are a signature of her quality craft books. Full-size templates and all of the little extras are greatly appreciated especially for a first-timer! 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