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Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist - Hardcover

$35.00

by Dk (Author)Whether you're trying your hand at painting for the first time or honing your artistic ability, Artist's Painting Techniques is the handiest guide to teach you how to paint. Starting with the basics such as observational skills and learning how to draw, Artist's Painting Techniques will guide you into working with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. Discover everything you need to know about tone, color, pattern, brushwork, and composition to create your own masterpieces with...

My First Year: Peter Rabbit Baby Book - Hardcover

$14.99

by Beatrix Potter (Author)Redesigned with a new cover and additional content, this Peter Rabbit baby book updates the original favorite. Each page records the story of that special and unforgettable first year of a baby's life, featuring spaces for parents to record landmark events--from the first smile to the first party. A special pocket at the back helps to store precious keepsakes to be kept and cherished for a lifetime.Author BiographyBeatrix Potter loved the countryside and spent much o...

The Untamed Thread: Slow Stitch to Soothe the Soul and Ignite Creativity Volume 1 - Paperback

$27.99

by Fleur Woods (Author)The story of Fleur Wood's journey from corporate world to creative life woven with generous doses of the practical ways you can bring more creativity into your own life. Taking cues from the natural world we wander through Fleur's contemporary fiber art practice to encourage and support you to find your own creative path. With beautiful imagery showcasing Fleur's enchanting stitch work and the surrounding landscape, this is a creative guide that invites you into her a...

$11.83

by Oscar Nilsson (Author)Paint your own lowrider just the way you like it! Impalas, Cadillacs and Rivieras. In the Lowrider Coloring Book, you will color the classic and most popular Lowrider models. Lowrider culture reaches back to 1930s Los Angeles, where it became popular for style-conscious Latino-Americans to load their cars with sandbags to bring it closer to the road. Style was everything, and when lowered cars were banned in California in the 1950s, it became necessary to find a way t...

Essential Crochet Dictionary: A Visual Guide to Stitches and Techniques - Paperback

$16.99

by Sophie Martin (Author)Essential Crochet Dictionary is an incredible reference guide that covers 100 stitches you need to know to be a successful crocheter, including the rosette stitch, honeycomb mesh stitch, iris stitch, Albanian stitch, checkerboard stitch, bobble stich, and so much more! You will be able to tackle any crochet project after mastering the correct stitch for it with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and over 150 photos for guidance. Great for beginner, interm...

Vintage French Needlework: 300 Authentic Cross-Stitch Patterns--Flowers, Borders, and Alphabets from Antique Textiles - Hardcover

$45.00

by V?ronique Maillard (Author)Sharing the result of her years combing dusty attics, archives, brocantes, and antique shops for vintage handstitched items and rare needlework manuals, embroidery expert V?ronique Maillard here offers the patterns used by French women in the 1800s and early 1900s to prepare their dowry chests or to customize their household linens. This is a genuine goldmine for stitchers: letters and motifs in shapes, sizes, and styles that can be adapted to any piece. Until...

$19.95

by Yuval Zommer (Author)From best-selling author Yuval Zommer, The Big Book of Nature Art is packed with easy art activities inspired by nature. Drawing on Zommer's years of experience running art workshops for children, The Big Book of Nature Art includes his tips for stress-free ways to get creative with kids and fun facts about the natural world.Each of the activities can be achieved in four simple steps using natural materials combined with recycled or found materials from around the home...

Wabi-Sabi Welcome: Learning to Embrace the Imperfect and Entertain with Thoughtfulness and Ease - Hardcover

$30.00

by Julie Pointer Adams (Author)"An antidote to the veneer of perfectionism so often presented by books of its kind, Wabi-Sabi Welcome offers readers license to slow down and host guests with humility, intention, and contentment." --Nathan Williams, founder of Kinfolk Wabi-Sabi Welcome is sharing a pot of tea with friends. It is preparing delicious food to nourish, not to show off. It's keeping a basket of cozy slippers at the door for guests. It is well-worn linens, bouquets of foraged branch...

$45.00

by Jenni Kayne (Author), Vincent Van Duysen (Foreword by)Jenni Kayne, the creator of the laid-back, luxe California lifestyle brand, shows us how to create spaces that encourage living well in comfort and style by featuring beautiful and inspiring interiors along with practical room-by-room tips. A known tastemaker and authority on style, Jenni Kayne spans the worlds of fashion, interiors, and entertaining. Inspired by organic textures, thoughtful simplicity, and natural landscapes, Kayne em...

The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results - Spiral

$60.00

by Joy Boutrup (Author), Catharine Ellis (Author), Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada (Foreword by)This comprehensive guide will help dyers to become more accomplished at their craft through an increased understanding of the process. Photos of more than 450 samples demonstrate the results of actual dye tests, and detailed information covers every aspect of natural dyeing including theory, fibers, mordants, dyes, printing, organic indigo vats, finishing, and the evaluation of dye fastness. Special techniq...

Finger Knitting for Kids: Super Cute & Easy Things to Make - Paperback

$10.99

by Eriko Teranishi (Author)Now kids can create their very own knitted accessories! Finger Knitting for Kids shows young crafters (and their parents) how to make cute and easy knitted pieces using only their fingers and a bit of yarn. Clear and simple step-by-step lessons walk them through a series of delightful projects--ranging from simple knitted hair ties and bags to braided scarves and pom pom hats. This book provides easy-to-follow instructions for 15 fun knitting projects for kids, incl...

Wardrobe Embroidery: Knit & Embroidery Projects for Upcycling Clothes - Paperback

$24.99

by Warunee Bolstad (Author)Get inspired to reduce your consumption of fast fashion and build a unique and upcycled wardrobe with one-of-a-kind garments In Wardrobe Embroidery, Warunee Bolstad of @plystreknitwear shows you how to easily breathe new life into your wardrobe by adding embroidery to clothes both old and new. Warunee presents a collection of charming embroidery patterns, ranging from beginner-friendly hearts and daisies to intricate floral arrangements. Use these lovely designs t...

Ganchillo Paso a Paso (Crochet Stitches Step-By-Step) - Paperback

$21.99

by Claire Montgomerie (Author)Encuentra la inspiraci?n en este manual de ganchillo con m?s de 150 puntos explicados paso a paso. Con un dise?o moderno e innovador, Ganchillo paso a paso es el libro ideal para tejedores de todas las edades. Lleva a cabo tus mejores creaciones siguiendo ?tiles consejos y prueba t?cnicas que aportar?n algo nuevo a tus proyectos. En su interior, encontrar?s: M?s de 150 puntos y t?cnicas imprescindibles acompa?ados de fotograf?as llamativas y claras instruccione...

Show-How Guides: Hair Braiding: The 9 Essential Braids Everyone Should Know! - Paperback

$6.99

by Keith Zoo (Author), Keith Zoo (Illustrator), Odd Dot (Author)SHOW-HOW GUIDES: HAIR BRAIDING is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing and braiding hair. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 9 essential braids. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to braid and twist styles including the fishtail braid, waterfall braid, infinity...

Margaret Holzmann's Iconic Knit Blankets and More: 30+ Graphic Patterns for Blankets, Pillows, Tops, and Table Runners - Paperback

$29.95

by Margaret Holzmann (Author)Margaret Holzmann, author of the wildly popular Geometric Knit Blankets, is back, this time with themed designs featuring cats, dogs, houses, Christmas trees and candy canes, among other highly graphic, colorful designs. 30+ patterns for blankets and pillows, plus table runners and tops featuring icons from the blanket designs--all in Margaret's signature style. Author BiographyMargaret Holzmann is the author of the hugely popular Geometric Knit Blankets. She like...

Gel Plate Printing for Mixed-Media Art: Taking Your Visual Storytelling to a New Level - Hardcover

$34.99

by Robyn McClendon (Author)Gel plate printing, an accessible but often-overlooked tool, gives artists of any level a way to add exceptional qualities to their work. Here, mixed-media lovers learn over 25 techniques for enhancing their work. - McClendon is a popular mixed-media instructor and stencil/stamp designer, with art in museum collections including the Smithsonian and MoMA - The inside back cover's pocket contains two bonus mylar stencils designed exclusively for the book by McClen...

Loads of Ephemera Sticker Book - Paperback

$10.99

Vintage stickers make charming accents. Beautiful, fun, and functional sticker book collections are perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, paper crafts, and for personalizing planners and calendars! Dimensions: 0.5 x 6.7 x 6.6 IN Publication Date: January 01, 2022

Brain Games - Easy Color by Number: Large Print Patterns (Stress Free Coloring Book) - Spiral

$10.78

by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author), New Seasons (Author)Create beautiful floral designs, geometric patterns, and more with this stress-free, large print color by number activity book. Each image is filled with numbers. A color key swatch palette is under each image. Use the color key swatch palette to fill in the numbers and form a beautiful picture to keep, share, or display! Book includes 27 images to color by number. 8 x 10 inch, perforated, one-sided pag...

Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living - Hardcover

$35.00

by Kris Bordessa (Author)Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger makes earth-friendly living fun. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating...

Radical Potholder Weaving: Techniques and Inspiration for the Potholder Loom; 100+ Weaving Patterns - Paperback

$26.95

by Deborah Jean Cohen (Author)MAKE THE JOURNEY FROM POTHOLDERS TO WOVEN ARTInside this book you'll find more than 100 patterns for your potholder looms: in plain weave, shadow weave, and twill. The majority of these are new, never charted for the small loom before, and the rest are strong classic patterns chosen to complete the collection. One chapter teaches you how to convert floor loom drafts for the potholder loom, reverse engineer any potholder, and chart your own design. Others introduc...

How to Sew Clothes: Learn with Intuitive, Super-Hackable Patterns - Hardcover

$35.00

by Amelia Greenhall (Author), Amy Bornman (Author)Learn to sew simple, stylish, wear-everywhere garments with How to Sew Clothes: each chapter is filled with super-easy instructions and patterns written for sewists of all skill levels"If you can sew a straight line, you can sew anything (and, in this book, we'll teach you how to sew a straight line!). We will help you get started from scratch, with detailed sewing instructions and techniques that will soon become second nature. We'll explain ...

How to Dress Your Best: Discover Your Personal Style and Curate a Wardrobe That Actually Works - Hardcover

$32.50

by Ellie-Jean Royden (Author)Unlock your full style potential. Transform your wardrobe. Dress your best. In How to Dress Your Best, TikTok's favourite fashion guru and style consultant Ellie-Jean Royden equips you with the tools and advice you need to curate a transformative wardrobe for everyday life. Ellie-Jean expertly guides you through the complicated work of dressing to your best colours and finding the silhouettes that make you shine. She teaches us that true style is not about dressin...

Creative Haven Around the World Color by Number - Paperback

$9.99

by George Toufexis (Author)Color your way around the globe with 46 stunning scenes of major cities, tropical islands, mountaintop vistas, exotic markets, and other popular tourist destinations. Enjoy adding color to places to visit that include New York City, Paris, London, Dubai, Barcelona--as well as landmarks and breathtaking sights found in Mexico, Germany, Egypt, China, Russia, Greece, Italy, Ireland, and dozens more countries. Printed numbers and a color key provide a guide to perfect s...

Papercraft: Unique Projects in Paper to Cut, Fold, and Create - Paperback

$19.99

by Hattie Newman (Author)Discover paper's true potential with this book full of exciting ideas. There are many things you can do with paper but what can paper do for you? Discover paper's true potential with this book full of exciting projects that enable you to discover new paper arts, such as pop ups, papercuts and 3-D shapes. Learn how paper can be used to communicate ideas, how it can be photographed and lit to great effect and even how it can be animated. Develop skills in construction...

Crocheted Flowers: 30 Stylish and Realistic Blooms to Crochet - Paperback

$27.99

by Emma Varnam (Author)Crocheted Flowers is a collection of 30 stylish and realistic crocheted blooms perfect for display, decorations and to embellish clothes or your home. These beautiful projects are fun to make and the perfect way to use up odds and ends of your favorite yarn. With 30 botanical beauties to choose from, ranging from cheery sunflowers to ruffled roses, cool Bachelor Buttons and a beautiful Tulip, there's sure to be a favorite for everyone. The projects make charming gifts a...

Step-By-Step Pyrography for Beginners - Paperback

$16.99

by Aney Carver (Author)Fire up your creativity with this woodburning book for beginners!Pyrography engages your senses like few other creative activities, from the aroma of sizzling wood to the sound of crackling as it burns. Experience it for yourself with this easy-to-follow pyrography book that features the essential info you need to get started, with step-by-step instructions for making incredible woodburning projects at home. Build your beginner's kit--Find a detailed list of materials,...

Visible Mending: Repair, Renew, Reuse the Clothes You Love - Hardcover

$23.99

by Khounnoraj Arounna (Author)In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and joy of mending. Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love - stitch...

Knitting Ganseys, Revised and Updated: Techniques and Patterns for Traditional Sweaters - Hardcover

$30.99

by Beth Brown-Reinsel (Author)Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters in the traditional gansey style as well as new explorations of mo...

Aerin Lauder: Living with Flowers - Hardcover

$60.00

by Aerin Lauder (Author)Legendary hostess and style icon Aerin Lauder shares ideas for how to bring flowers into our home, entertaining and d?cor, inspiring both special occasions and the everyday moments with beauty and joy. Aerin Lauder's love of flowers is deeply personal, being passed down to her by her celebrated grandmother, Est?e Lauder, as well as her mother, Jo Carole Lauder. From fresh bouquets to floral patterns on wallpaper, fabric, and tabletop pieces, in Living with Flowers Laud...

Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Whimsical Animal and Plant Motifs to Stitch - Paperback

$14.99

by Miw Morita (Author)Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches. Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructions--whether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet scenes and cute character...

Tilda Sewing by Heart: For the Love of Fabrics - Paperback

$24.99

by Tone Finnanger (Author)Fall in love with this heartfelt sewing pattern collection from fabric designer Tone Finnanger. In this glorious celebration of her passion for fabric, Tone shares over 20 sewing, patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home. Projects include stunning quilts, pretty pillows, sophisticated soft toys and beautiful accessories--all designed with characteristic Tilda charm. Featuring gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions ...

Alterknit Rebellion: Radical Patterns for Creative Knitters - Paperback

$19.99

by Anna Bauer (Author)A collection of bright, bold and beautiful knitting patterns based on Honsestrikk, a Danish knitting movement from the 1970s which broke away from traditional knitting rules. Honsestrikk, which loosely translates as 'chicken stitch' was influenced by the radical social and political movements of the time, including the women's rights movement, and this can be seen in the personal and political messages of the some of the pattern designs. Instead of the more traditional f...