Crafts & Hobbies

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by A. Colefax (Author)This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to making nets, including information on materials, different types of nets, speed netting, and much more. Complete with detailed, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of handy tips and tricks, this volume is ideal for anyone with a practical interest in netting, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: "Rope, Knots and Nets", "Introduction to the First ...

Dress Making - Drafting and Pattern Making - Paperback

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by Jane Fales (Author)This vintage book contains an introductory guide to tailoring, including complete directions for drafting and pattern-making. With step-by-step instructions and many helpful tips, this volume is designed to introduce the beginner to dressmaking, and aims to walk the novice through the creation of a few simple items. Contents include: "Dressmaking and Tailoring", "Drafting and Pattern-Making", "Shirt-Waist", "Shirt-Waist Sleeve", "Foundation Skirt", "Tight-Fitting Waist a...

Simple Knits Cushions & Pillows: 12 Easy-Knit Projects for Your Home - Paperback

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by Claire Crompton (Author)A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for cushions and pillows from established designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market, all the knitted cushion projects included are either Beginner, Easy or Intermediate skill level, and the majority are Easy. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will also find ...

Simple Knits Blankets & Throws: 10 Great Designs to Choose from - Paperback

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by Clare Crompton (Author)A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for blankets and throws from established designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market, all the knitted blanket and throw projects included are either Beginner, Easy or Intermediate skill level, and the majority are Easy. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will al...

Chic & Unique Flower Arrangements: Over 35 Modern Designs for Simple Floral Table Decorations - Paperback

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by Julie Collins (Author), Tina Parkes (Author)Create your own beautiful floral table arrangements with expert advice from this team of master florists, brimming with professional expertise and the desire to share it. Featuring over 35 designs in a wide variety of styles, each flower arrangement is beautifully photographed to provide maximum inspiration for your floral designs. Step-by-step guidance on how to create each flower arrangement is given, with tips and techniques for working with s...

I Love Cross Stitch - Quick Christmas Gifts: 25 Designs for Perfect Presents - Paperback

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by Various (Contribution by)A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for that are ideal to stitch for gifts, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 25 unique and wonderful Christmas cross stitch designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Choose from cross stitch gifts for children and babies, to hand stitched Christmas tree decorations that will be treasure...

I Love Cross Stitch - Friendship & Loving Thoughts: 17 Designs to Lift the Heart - Paperback

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by Various Contributors (Author)Stitch something extra-special for a special someone in your life with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for friends & family, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 17 unique and timeless designs all on the theme of love and friendship, in a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Each design features a saying or sentiment t...

I Love Cross Stitch - ABC Fun: 9 Picture Alphabets for Kids - Paperback

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by Various (Contribution by)A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for alphabets for kids, from leading designers and authors. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project.Author BiographyThe I Love Cross Stitch series features designs from some of the world's bestselling cross stitch authors: Sue Cook, Claire Crompton, Maria Diaz, Joan Elliott, Lucie Heaton, Ursula Michael, Carol...

Your Handweaving - With Eighty-Six Diagrams And Plates - Paperback

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by Elsie G Davenport (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 138 Dimensions: 0.32 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 22, 2010

I Love Cross Stitch - Words of Wi - Paperback

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by Various (Contribution by)Bring a little timeless wisdom into your home with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns with special messages for every occasion, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 12 inspirational designs across a range of styles, including Clarice Cliff, Native American, Celtic and Oriental inspired designs, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Projects includ...

How to Build Garden Furniture: Plans and Complete Instructions for Making Lawn Chairs, Benches, Settees and a Chaise Longue, Tables, Dinettes and Pic - Paperback

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by Harry J. Hobbs (Author)This vintage book is a detailed and informative guide for woodworkers and craftsmen in the practice of designing and constructing garden furniture and is of great practical use today for anyone with an interest in carpentry. Contents: Woodworking - Simplified Modern Garden Set - Garden Table and Benches are Modern - Portable Outdoor Dinette - Lawn Settee - Smartly Styled Modern Lawn Chair - Chaise Longue - Picnic Table & Bench - Take Your Pick of Garden Benches -...

I Love Cross Stitch - Sprites & Wizards: 12 Spell-Binding Designs - Paperback

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by Various (Contribution by)Bring a little magic into your home with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for wizards & sprites, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 12 captivating cross stitch designs across a range of styles, including designs for fantasy wizards, fairies and pixies with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Projects include large and small samplers, a wall h...

Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen - Paperback

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by Various Authors (Author)This text contains a detailed guide to wrought ironwork, being a manual of instructions for rural craftsmen. It was prepared by the 'Rural Industries Bureau' to provide technical knowledge and provide apprentices with a basic introduction on this subject. Complete with simple, clear instructions and profusely illustrated, this text will be of much value to the novice ironworker, and it makes for a great addition to collections of antique literature of this ilk. The ...

Quilt Essentials: 11 Quick & Easy Quilting Patterns - Paperback

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by Various Contributors (Author) A collection of quick and easy quilting projects including designs by authors such as Lin Clemens (The Quilter's Bible), Marion Elliot and Tacha Bruecher from Fat Quarterly. The projects include home decoration notions such as hanging hearts, quilted oven gloves, table mats and cushions. Every project is quick and easy to do even if you've never quilted before. Choose from hand or machine quilted projects and make fabulous gifts for friends and family. Numb...

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Report copyright infringementby Tone Finnanger (Author)Recreate memories of the seaside with simple sewing, papercraft, crochet and knitting projects using beautiful Tilda fabrics, yarn and embellishments. Be inspired by life at the beach and in the ocean to make gifts, toys and pretty accessories for your home. From adorable whales and fishing girl dolls to hanging mobiles, appliqué blankets and summer scarves, the designs will take you on a journey of the perfect seaside holiday.Tone Finna...

Mary Thomas's Embroidery Book - Paperback

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by Mary Thomas (Author)This vintage book contains a comprehensive manual of embroidery, with information on all aspects of the subject from designing to finishing. Written in plain language and profusely illustrated, his volume constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in embroidery, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Scalloping", "Canvas Embroidery", "Material and Technique", "Designs", "Stitches", "Cords, Fringes and Tassels", "Cords", "Fringes...

Home Quilt Home: Over 20 Project Ideas to Quilt, Stitch, Sew and Appliqué - Paperback

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by Janet Clare (Author)Home is where the quilt is! Quilt your own home or your dream home with this collection of inspiring designs for quilts, wall hangings and cushions. Choose from townhouses to quaint cottages, seaside beach huts, converted barns and even shepherds' huts. There's a quirky quilted home for everyone, whatever your taste!Janet's distinctive style includes lots of freehand machine embroidery, hand stitchery and appliqué. As well as the 15 main quilt projects there is also a c...

The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America in Three Parts - History and Quilt Patches - Quilts, Antique and Modern - Quilting and Quilting Designs - Paperback

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by Various (Author)This vintage book contains a complete handbook on quilting in three parts, including: "History and Quilt Patches", "Quilts--Antique and Modern", and "Quilting and Quilting Designs". A detailed and fascinating exploration of the history and development of quilting, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the textile industry, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "Origin and History of Quilt-making with P...

The Knotting & Braiding Bible: A Complete Creative Guide to Making Knotted Jewellery - Paperback

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by Dorothy Wood (Author)The most comprehensive guide to knotting and braiding techniques with literally hundreds of illustrated techniques from bestselling author and crafter, Dorothy Wood.Ideal for both experienced makers as well as younger friendship bracelet makers, Dorothy shows you how to master hundreds of knotting and braiding techniques to create stunning jewelry and accessories.Techniques cover kumihimo (braiding), plaiting, knotting (including macrame) and fusion, with techniques fo...

Stitch Alphabets & Numbers: 120 Contemporary Designs for Cross Stitch and Needlepoint - Paperback

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by Felicity Hall (Author)Make incredible personalised gifts for friends and family with this collection of over 100 letter and number charts. All the charts can be used for aida and canvas using embroidery thread and yarn for very different results.Felicity has selected three different fonts for the letters and numbers including the very popular circus font; a woodblock font and a screenprint font, which pick up on current trends. As well as the alphabet numbers there are decorative end posts...

Screen Printing at Home: Print Your Own Fabric to Make Simple Sewn Projects - Paperback

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by Karen Lewis (Author)Do you love the idea of printing your own fabrics at home but don't know where to start? This comprehensive guide to screen printing shows just how easy it is to create beautiful, hand-printed fabrics at your kitchen table.Screen printing expert, Karen Lewis, demonstrates two screen printing techniques - stencilling and screen filler - and how they can be used to create beautiful, sewn gifts. Learn how to achieve stunning, professional results with step-by-step guidance...

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by Tone Finnanger (Author)Create beautiful dolls and accessories for winter using the latest Tilda fabrics. From pretty skating angels in warm fur coats to chalet girls with cosy knitted jumpers, these new Tilda designs celebrate the winter season in style. Transform pentagons and hexagons into mini patchwork balls and tablemats, or make a quilt or cushion with beautiful Tilda fabrics. Hanging santas, paper angels and Christmas stockings are perfect festive decorations for your home, and ther...

The Natural and Handmade Soap Book: 20 Delightful and Delicate Soap Recipes for Bath, Kids and Home - Paperback

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by Sarah Harper (Author)Make beautiful handmade soap without the all the chemicals found in commercial products... and not just bath soaps and shampoo bars but also homemade washing powder and even dishwasher soap bombs - the only book to cover it all! The natural products you can make from this book are not only kinder to your skin, they are also better for the planet, helping you to achieve a less chemical-filled, lower impact lifestyle. Expert artisan soap maker Sarah Harper, of The Clove...

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by Jane Greenoff (Author)To celebrate Jane Greenoff's 30th year of stitching, this new edition of her classic best-selling book includes brand new sampler charts, an extended stitch library and more inspirational examples of antique samplers from Jane's collection. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical samplers as the inspiration for 13 unique designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style, including alphabet samplers, ...

New Ways with Jelly Rolls: 12 Reversible Modern Jelly Roll Quilts - Paperback

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by Pam Lintott (Author), Nicky Lintott (Author)Bestselling jelly roll quilt authors Pam and Nicky Lintott turn their expertise to modern designs for jelly roll strips.The 12 stunning quilt designs are all accompanied by easy to follow step-by-step instructions which will you to get the quilts to come together very quickly for fast results.Pam & Nicky also include a fabulous added bonus - as there is more negative space with modern quilt designs, they cleverly show you how to use the lefto...

The Making of Soft Toys - Including a Set of Full-Sized Patterns for Animals and Birds - Paperback

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by Elliot C. Edlmann (Author)This is a vintage guide to making a variety of lovely soft toys by hand, ranging from cute ducklings to teddy bears. A timeless handbook full of simple instructions and helpful diagrams, "The Making of Soft Toys" is recommended for all with a love of handicrafts and fun, money-saving ideas Contents Include: "Introductory", "Materials and Types of Toys", "Joints and Finishings", "Instructions for Making Up the Patterns: - Aberdeen Jock", "Flying Duckling", "Derry ...

The Garden - How to Make it Pay - Paperback

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by H. H. Thomas (Author), J. Gardner (Author)"The Garden - How To Make It Pay" is a vintage guide to gardening by H. H. Thomas that looks at how to make money with your garden, primarily from fruits and vegetables but also flowers to a lesser extent. The instructions in this volume are given in the simplest form and describe various garden tasks that can be done throughout the year, month by month. Contents include: "January-An Early Start", "February-Pruning and Planting", "March-Sowing Vege...

Online Marketing for Your Craft Business: How to Get Your Handmade Products Discovered, Shared and Sold on the Internet - Paperback

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by Hilary Pullen (Author)A highly focused guide to using social media and blogging to measurably impact on the sales and brand awareness of your handmade products to actively grow a craft business.Social media and craft marketing expert Hilary Pullen will help you develop a 360 degree strategy for online networking, outlining the resources and time you need to commit. She will take you through how to identify who you want to connect with, where you will connect with them and what type of thin...

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by Anon (Author)This antique text contains a simple and concise guide to metal turning. Written in clear, concise language, and containing a plethora of simple and helpful illustrations, this timeless text will prove invaluable to the novice metal worker, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of metal working literature. The chapters of this text include: Turning Between Centres; Chuck and Faceplate Work; Taper Turning; Turning Scallops, Ovals, Curves, Etc., Double-Tool and Time-Savi...

Crochet Infinity Scarves: 8 Simple Infinity Scarves to Crochet - Paperback

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by Jane Burns (Author) Crochet yourself a one-off infinity scarf with this collection of 8 new and individual patterns. Choose from a selection including a delicate lacy crochet scarf to a unique design inspired by the traditional granny square. Or why not try the 'Perfectly Plaid Infinity' scarf inspired by the plaid fabric that dominated the autumn winter 2014 catwalk collections. Whether you are looking for the latest crochet ideas, a pattern for a trendy Mobius Scarf or a contemporary t...

The Unofficial Lego(r) Jewellery Book: 18 Awesome Designs for Fashion Accessories from Lego(r) Bricks - Paperback

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by Prudence Rogers (Author)Learn how to make awesome jewellery and accessories from LEGO(R) bricks in this colourful collection of funky designs for girls and boys. With 18 projects ranging from GOTHIC Style to Twisted KITSCH, Rainbow BRIGHT to URBAN Jungle, you'll soon be making QUIRKY wearables that are the talk of the town! In this unofficial guide, you'll find full step-by-step building instructions for necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches, belt buckles and hair accessories, all made ...

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by Rosemary Brinley (Author)This book contains a comprehensive guide to making artificial flowers out of various materials. With simple diagrams and step-by-step instructions, this volume aims to teach the novice how to make a range of beautiful flowers including roses, daisies, bluebells, and more. This volume is highly recommended for those with a love of handicraft, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Sequence of Work", "Making C...