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Shoji and Kumiko Design: Book 1 The Basics - Paperback

$36.09

by Desmond King (Author)With its history of nearly a thousand years, shoji - translucent paper-backed sliding doors and screens - are an inherent part of Japanese tradition and culture. But their beauty and charm can equally be adapted to rooms in a Western home.In this book, Des King examines basic shoji making and design. He gives comprehensive background information about shoji and how they have evolved, and detailed step-by-step instructions, supported by many diagrams and photographs, on...

Shoji and Kumiko Design: Book 2 Beyond the Basics - Paperback

$50.08

by Desmond King (Author)In Shoji and Kumiko Design Book 2 Beyond the Basics, Des King continues on from where he finished with Book 1 The Basics, and takes instruction in shoji patterns and kumiko art to the next level.Book 2 explores much more complex kumiko arrangements with two stunning shoji projects, and an extensive array of beautiful and intricate kumiko patterns, ranging from relatively simple, to highly advanced.He provides detailed instructions with more than 500 photographs and dia...

Shoji and Kumiko Design: Book 3 Hexagonal Patterns - Paperback

$43.20

by Desmond King (Author)Book 3 Hexagonal Patterns is the third and final book in the Shoji and Kumiko Design series, and follows on seamlessly from Book 2 - Beyond the Basics. In Book 3, Des King gives detailed, step-by-step instructions on making 45 stunning patterns in the hexagonal jigumi arrangement, ranging from the very simple, to the highly complex and extremely difficult.More than 500 photographs and diagrams guide you at each stage on making these patterns using tools found in any We...

Copperplate Calligraphy: a pointed pen workbook - Paperback

$13.99

by Laura Di Piazza (Author)Learn or improve your pointed pen calligraphy with this easy-to-use workbook. This workbook is a great way to practice muscle memory of this script. Copperplate Calligraphy, a traditional pointed pen script developed in 16th century England, is what modern calligraphy is based on. This workbook contains traditional calligraphy guidelines that includes; ascender lines, waistlines, baselines, X-height, descender depth lines and slant lines. Each letter is illustrated ...

The Invent To Learn Guide To Fun: Makerspace, Classroom, Library, and Home STEM Projects - Paperback

$26.95

by Josh Burker (Author), Sylvia Libow Martinez (Editor)The Invent To Learn Guide to Fun features an assortment of insanely clever classroom-tested "maker" projects learners of all ages. Josh Burker kicks classroom learning-by-making up a notch with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, open-ended challenges, and sample code. Learn to paint with light, make your own "Operation Game," sew interactive stuffed creatures, build "Rube Goldberg" machines, design artbots, produce mathematical...

The Sewing Machine Master Guide: From Basic to Expert - Paperback

$22.54

by Clifford L. Blodget (Author)The most comprehensive book about sewing machines available, yet is easy to navigate and understand. From basics to expert, it's two books in one, an efficient sewing machine guide and in-depth reference book that can stay with you for years to come. Starting with introductory chapters on how to use a sewing machine, the book quickly progresses to in-depth coverage of advanced subjects. Both home machines and industrial machines are covered with sections dedicat...

The Sewing Machine Quick Guide - Paperback

$12.13

by Clifford L. Blodget (Author)The Sewing Machine Quick Guide will get you up to speed quickly on sewing machine basics. More than just a quick getting started book, complete information is presented so you will have a trusty reference guide long after you have mastered the basics. Step by step instructions show you how to use a sewing machine. Special attention is given to subjects like how to sew difficult fabrics and how to adjust the tension. Chapters on fabric, thread, stitches, needles ...

The Serger & Overlock Master Guide - Paperback

$16.18

by Clifford L. Blodget (Author)This is the most comprehensive and up to date book about sergers available covering all skill levels from basic to expert. Although advanced topics are covered the book is easy to navigate and understand. Many people find threading a serger to be difficult, so an entire chapter is dedicated to threading and basic use. The book goes on to cover advanced topics such as troubleshooting, adjustment, maintenance & repair. Covered in-depth are adjusting tension, s...

Life Reflections: Create a Video Heirloom - Paperback

$20.18

by Janet R. Kinneberg (Author), Pamela S. Clark (Author)Life Reflections video preserves your family history in a new way--it reflects the essence of your aging parents or grandparents. This easy-to-understand book guides the amateur videographer in the creation of a treasured video heirloom using equipment you already own. Capture your grandpas's stories as well as the twinkle of his eyes and loud guffaw. Use a smartphone or camcorder to preserve for generations his wisdom and values, his li...

Text Book of Swedish Home Sloyd - Paperback

$20.50

by Anna Petersson Berg (Author), Gary Roberts (Introduction by)Anna Petersson Berg, instructor of Slöjd classes in Sweden during the early years of the 20th century, left her native country to bring the crafts of Swedish Holeseam and Fringing, finishing techniques for woven textiles, as well as traditional Swedish knitting styles, to the public schools of America.Slöjd, as defined by Otto Salomon, the founder of the Slöjd theory of education, came to mean the formalized system of teaching cra...

The Breast Life(TM) Guide to The Bra Zone: How to Find Your Ideal Size, Style, and Support - Paperback

$17.23

by Elisabeth Dale (Author)Does bra-shopping drive you crazy? Do you wear old, worn out bras because replacing them seems like too much work? Confused by all the rules around bra sizing and fit? You're not alone. Buying a bra can be stressful, even if you've done it a thousand times. The way bras are made, sized, and sold is hard to understand. You even wear more than one size, depending on style and brand. The Breast Life(TM) Guide to The Bra Zone gives you the tools you need to find bras tha...

Demystifying Bra Fitting and Construction - Paperback

$40.48

by Norma Loehr (Author) Custom bras are wonderful sewing projects. They are easy to make, fit perfectly, and can be worn every day. But until now, the techniques of custom bra making have been difficult to access. Demystifying Bra Fitting and Construction reveals the secrets of bra couturiers, teaching you what you have always wanted to know about fitting and sewing your own bras. Professional custom bra maker Norma Loehr breaks down the fitting and construction process into simple, easy to...

How To Make Your Own Scarecrow the Buchanan Scarecrow Ladies Way - Paperback

$23.29

by Mary Kay Fisher (Author)The illustrated step-by-step instructions and patterns in this book show how to easily make your own special scarecrow. Well over 150 pictures and illustrations inside give many ideas for creating a truly unique scarecrow.Author BiographyMary Kay Fisher has been making scarecrows since 1987. Over the years her creations have changed from just straw stuffed creatures with outstretched arms to animated scarecrows riding bikes, playing musical instruments, hanging upsi...

Musketry Like Thunder: The Greatest Civil War Battles Never Fought - Paperback

$24.82

by Brad Butkovich (Author), Brad Butkovich (Illustrator)You get your friends together for an afternoon of moving miniatures around the game table, and you have to decide what battle to play. How many times can you fight the Battle of Gettysburg? How many times can you set up Longstreet's assault on the second day before everybody knows exactly where each regiment begins, how long it takes to move to and capture Devil's Den, and how much time before reinforcements arrive? Not to mention knowin...

Summer Storm: Regimental Wargame Scenarios For the Battle of Gettysburg - Paperback

$35.62

by Brad Butkovich (Author), Brad Butkovich (Illustrator)The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the turning points of the American Civil War. Refight the battle on the game table and see if you can change the course of history These scenarios are designed to be used with almost any American Civil War regimental or brigade level set of rules. Rules are included for figures based on 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100 historic men per figure/stand. Times are given for 10, 15, and 20 minutes per game turn. Map...

Brave Hearts Trembled: Regimental Wargame Scenarios for the Battle of Antietam - Paperback

$32.35

by Brad Butkovich (Author), Brad Butkovich (Illustrator)The Battle of Antietam was the single bloodiest day in American military history. It was fought with a ferocity unsurpassed by anything the men who battled there encountered before or afterwards Recreate the struggle to contain the Confederacy's first invasion of the north. These miniature game scenarios are designed to be used with almost any American Civil War regimental level set of rules. Rules are included for figures based on 20, ...

This Bloody Field: Wargame Scenarios for the Battle of Shiloh - Paperback

$29.14

by Brad Butkovich (Author)The Battle of Shiloh was the first truly large battle in the American Civil War's western theatre, and the largest until Chickamauga the next year. With largely inexperienced troops, the two sides faced each other and knocked each other around until one withdrew from sheer exhaustion. Try your hand at the gaming table and manage the chaos of untried and untested combat troops thrown together and pitted against each other in a fight to the death along the Tennessee Ri...

A Murderous Fire: Regimental Wargame Scenarios For The Battle of Chickamauga: Sep. 11th - 19th - Paperback

$29.14

by Brad Butkovich (Author), Brad Butkovich (Illustrator)The Battle of Chickamauga produced the second largest number of casualties of any battle in the Civil War, surpassed only by Gettysburg. As the largest battle in the Western Theatre of the war it was also the Union's most significant defeat there as well. Refight the struggle on the decisive second day of the battle, September 20th, on the game table with these eight meticulously researched scenarios. These miniature game scenarios are d...

A Terrible Roar: Regimental Wargame Scenarios For The Battle of Chickamauga: Sep. 20th - Paperback

$29.14

by Brad Butkovich (Author), Brad Butkovich (Illustrator)The Battle of Chickamauga marked the high tide of Confederate fortunes in the West. Pulling troops from as far as Virginia and Mississippi, two armies fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to Georgia and the interior of the Confederacy. Take command of both opponents and refight this classic campaign and battle with ten detailed scenarios from the campaign up to and including the first day of the battle. These miniature game sce...

Beginners Guide to Breyer Model Horse Showing (Halter Classes) - Paperback

$13.43

by Bonnie Valentine (Author)Model horse showing is a fun and interesting way to take collecting to the next level. This guide will take you through the basics of showing models in halter classes. Everything from how to enter a show, to what breed to exhibit a model as is covered. Many model gorse enthusiasts have taken up showing model horses and discovered a new aspect of the hobby that they thoroughly enjoy. This guide also contains a breed assignment chart for your models that many have sa...

Fractal Fantasies Coloring Book - Paperback

$12.13

by Sheila Fredrickson (Author)Fractal coloring book. Contains 25 original fractal designs and 25 original fractal mandalas. Number of Pages: 106 Dimensions: 0.22 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 23, 2016

Juneteenth Paper Dolls: Commemorating the 150 Year Anniversary of the Abolishment of Slavery in the United States - Paperback

$12.49

by Nova M. Edwards (Author)On June 19, 1865, known as Juneteenth, American slaves in Texas were informed that they had been emancipated. Juneteenth is a very important event in American history. These two paper dolls, fashioned with late 19th to early 20th century clothes and hair, are a celebration of Juneteenth. The 8 1/2" hand-illustrated dolls come as a set with five dresses each and attached stands. Also, included is a brief description of the Juneteenth celebration with pictures of the ...

The American Longbow: How to make one, and its place in a good life - Paperback

$16.00

by Stephen Graf (Author)In this book you will find easy-to-follow instructions for making your own American Longbow from scratch, and advice on how to shoot it. It will take you through the entire process of building a bow, from design to construction. In addition, it explores both the philosophical and concrete reasons why making your own bow will add to the story of your good life. If you've ever thought about making your own bow, this book is a good place to start. Number of Pages: 276 Dim...

Jewelry and Sculpture Through Unit Construction - Paperback

$22.72

by Jacob Meyerowitz (Illustrator), Patricia Meyerowitz (Author)A new reprint of Patricia Meyerowitz's classic book detailing her approach to jewellery-making through 'unit construction.' Pieces of Meyerowitz's work are held in the V & A Collection in London and in The Hirshhorn Collection in the United States. This book, first published in 1967 remains relevant and useful, a practical guide for all those interested in making jewelry and those interested in the contructivist principles tha...

A Child's Seasonal Treasury, Education Edition - Paperback

$21.60

by Betty Jones (Author), Betty Jones (Illustrator)A Child's Seasonal Treasury was conceived as a Waldorf-inspired resource book for parents and teachers of young children. Throughout the seasons, songs, verses, poems, riddles, fingerplays, games, creative drama and movement, watercolor painting, handcrafts, healthy recipes and gratitude for life that rekindles a sense of wonder are keynotes of this Smithsonian Notable Children's Book (Nov. 1997, Vol 28, Number 8) Having been chosen as the fir...

Making a Natural Trumpet/Herstellung einer Naturtrompete - Paperback

$24.30

by Michael Munkwitz (Author), Richard Seraphinoff (Author), Robert Barclay (Author)This book is a graphic description of the International Trumpet-making Workshop, which has been in operation since 1994. Participants in this workshop make a natural trumpet based on a 17th century original using the materials, tools and techniques of the period. Every stage of the workshop is illustrated in over 70 colour photographs, and background information on the trumpet model chosen, the history of the w...

Stupid Dog Toys: 52 Cheap and Easy Alternatives to High-Priced Pet Products - Paperback

$14.83

by Janice M. Hughes (Author)(Black and White Edition) Tired of paying a fortune for pet products? Frustrated by your dog's apathetic attitude to the gifts that you give him? Concerned about the mystery ingredients in those stinky prepackaged dog treats? Well, Stupid Dog Toys offers all dog lovers some simple solutions: entertaining toys that you can make yourself from things you have lying around the house; hilarious games that you and your dog can enjoy together; instructions to make other u...

Pond Life: Paper Quilling Projects - Paperback

$26.93

by Dana Woodard (Author)Step-by-step instructions along with photos to help you create 15 different pond life quilling projects. Whether you are a beginner or have been quilling for some time, there is a project inside for you. Choose from turtles, frogs, loons, blue herons, ducks, dragonflies, snails and many more. Great for making cards, jewellry, paper weights or any other project that you can think of. Let this book guide you through life at the pond through the art of paper quilling.Auth...

The Best Advanced Paper Airplane Compendium (Color Edition): Featured in WIRED - Paperback

$48.53

by Carmel D. Morris (Author)Full Color Edition: The Best of Three Books in One!"Long Distance Glider is a top performer." - WIRED MagazineThis special paperback edition features the best of the best. Fold long distance gliders, loopers, circlers, and stunt paper airplanes. These models are considered by many critics as the best paper airplanes in the world.As Colonel Dwight says, "This is not one of those baby books with simple models and pull-out printed sheets that fast run out. This book i...

Mermaids - Calm Ocean Coloring Collection - Paperback

$14.33

by Selina Fenech (Author)Be taken away to a calm, underwater world full of beautiful mermaids, dolphins, and aquatic creatures, as you color in these stunningly detailed illustrations. This coloring book features 25 detailed mermaid designs by Selina Fenech, ready to be brought to life with color BONUS This book includes TWO full sets of the 25 artworks, for a total of 50 pages to color in. The paper is a quality white bond, images on one side only for easy removal and display. Coloring for ...

Enchanted - Magical Forests Coloring Collection - Paperback

$14.33

by Selina Fenech (Author)Lose yourself in an enchanted world of fairies, unicorns, and dragons, as you color in these stunningly detailed fantasy forest themed illustrations. This coloring book features 25 detailed magical forest designs by Selina Fenech, converted from her original paintings, ready to be brought to life with color BONUS This book includes TWO full sets of the 25 artworks, for a total of 50 pages to color in. Try different color schemes, share with a family member, or have a...

Fairy Art - Grayscale Coloring Edition - Paperback

$14.33

by Selina Fenech (Author)Explore a new way to color with Selina's GRAYSCALE Coloring Editions. Be taken away to a beautiful and inspiring world of fairies, unicorns, and dragons as you color in these beautiful, black and white, fantasy paintings, optimized for coloring. Let the original painting's tones and shading guide you to creating your own masterpieces that appear like magic Features fully shaded, black and white versions of finished paintings, ready for color to be added. 25 artworks ...