Crafts & Hobbies

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Marketing Your Woodcraft: at shows, to galleries, and on the internet! - Paperback

$40.43

by A. B. Petrow (Author)Turn your woodworking skills into a full- or part-time business. Here is everything you need to succeed with your woodcraft creations. You get 250 tips with advice about how to find and get accepted into craft shows, survive them, and make a profit. Learn how to take credit cards, be safe on the road, make your own display and anchor it, avoid theft, travel to shows by road or air, sell to anyone, make your own web site, and do your own photography for web images and s...

The New Adventure Playground Movement: How Communities across the USA are Returning Risk and Freedom to Childhood - Paperback

$22.18

by Morgan Leichter-Saxby (Author), Suzanna Law (Photographer)When Morgan Leichter-Saxby and Suzanna Law got into their little yellow car for the first time, they knew that an adventure of a lifetime was about to begin. Their objective was to connect play advocates in communities across the USA that had reached out to them to become part of their tour through a series of workshops and events. What they didn't know was how great that adventure would be, how many wonderful people they would meet...

Measure the Possibilities with Omnigrid - Print on Demand Edition - Paperback

$25.29

by Nancy Johnson-Srebro (Author)Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as si...

$13.43

by Alex Spatz (Author)"Stained Glass Photo Frames" contains 20 full-size patterns of photo frames for stained glass hobbyists. The patterns include two sizes, 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" and a variety of subjects. Children's, floral, contemporary, southwest and seashore are some of the design styles in this book. Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.11 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: September 05, 1994

$21.58

by Karen Ratto-Whooley (Author), Jason Mullett-Bowlsby (Photographer), Jason Mullett-Bowlsby (Illustrator)Crochet Rocks Socks is a collection of 7 original sock patterns, all inspired by Rock 'n Roll. From the 1950s to the 1980s is a reflection of a song or a band. Socks include: Blue Suede Shoes, Brown Sugar, Dead Heads, Bad Name, Purple Rain, Born in the USA and We Are The Champions. Each pattern is in full color, includes stitch charts and has a mini introduction to the sock. 24 pages, per...

Creating the Miniature Australian Stock Saddle: For the Model Horse Arena - Paperback

$35.30

by Susan Bensema Young (Editor), Carrie Olguin (Author)Full size pattern book 8 1/2" x 11", 121 pages.Patterns created from real, full size saddle patterns - Both Classic English and Sommerset Western or mix and match the pattern pieces. Breyer/Stone Traditional model size saddle pattern, saddletree pattern and assembly instructions. Pattern and instructions for Barco bridle, Halter bridle, two Cruppers, two saddle pads, English girth, Western Cinch, breast plate and breast collar. Reduction ...

$33.05

by Shannon Okey (Editor)Fresh Designs is a series of pattern books by emerging fiber arts designers from all over the world. In addition to SCARVES, look for SWEATERS, HATS, BAGS, MEN, SHAWLS, MITTENS & GLOVES, KIDS, TOYS and HOME, all available from Cooperative Press. Why buy this book? Simple. Cooperative Press has partnered with designers to build a whole new revenue model. Every copy sold means more money in the designers' pockets. Support design talent and you'll always have great th...

$11.83

by Karla J. Cooper (Author)Reduce, reuse, and recycle is not a new concept. Many Black Americans have been doing this out of necessity for years. In addition to learning how to use limited resources creatively and imaginatively, Blacks learned to survive on simplicity--a lesson in living "green" for those who had no other choice. Karla Cooper explores the survival strategies of Black Americans through her own family's history in rural southern Missouri.Cooper is an African Methodist Episcopal...

Amigurumi Animal Hats: 20 Crocheted Animal Hat Patterns for Babies and Children - Paperback

$34.18

by Linda Wright (Author)Lions and tigers and bears...oh yes Keep your kids warm, cozy and cute as pie with amigurumi animal hats Amigurumi is a Japanese term for crocheted animals. It is colorful, cartoonish and a craze that has infused the world of crochet with fresh excitement. Now fun joins function in this book of whimsical wearable amigurumi. This collection of 20 crocheted animal hat patterns includes popular pets, farm animals, wild animals and a make-believe animal in styles appropr...

$42.66

by Michael P. Verney (Author)Boat building is one of the most ancient of our industries. Originally published in 1948, Amateur Boat Building is fully illustrated with drawings and photographs. In additional to details about the types of hulls, lines, plans and construction there are appendices dealing with copper sheathing, ballast, and electrical illustrations. Most amateur boat builders find that nothing is more enjoyable than sailing in your own craft enjoying the work of your own hands. N...

The TilTable Book: Turn the Tables on Your Model Railroad - Paperback

$25.09

by Ray Mathews (Author)No more reaching OVER or crawling UNDER your model railroad tables With TilTable, you can sit in a comfortable chair to do wiring and scenery. With TilTable, you can ENJOY modeling again.Author BiographyRay Mathews is a former IBM Senior Engineer and inventor whose curiosity led him to write mysteries, thrillers, westerns, children's books in prose and verse, and non-fiction books on Bridge, Painting, Personal Finance, Model Railroading, and more. He and wife, Sally, h...

The Little Liverpool Diaries - Paperback

$30.58

by Susan Diane Liverpool (Author), James Adam Hill (Photographer)See the world through the eyes of Susan Diane (Little Liverpool), a young "Negro" girl trying to make sense of the adult world and her family. Set on the Southside of Chicago during the 1950's, she goes from one humorous calamity to another, usually with her beloved grandmommy in tow Number of Pages: 96 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: August 24, 2010

Woodworking Business 101: A Basic Business Guide For Woodworkers - Paperback

$17.48

by A. William Benitez (Author)"Woodworking Business 101: A Basic Business Guide For Woodworkers" delivers the promise in the title. It's based entirely on my first-hand experience owning and operating successful one-person businesses for over thirty years. For over 20 years in my woodworking businesses in Tampa, FL and then Austin, TX I built hundreds of cabinets and furniture pieces for all kinds of customers. In Woodworking Business 101 I share all the knowledge I gained running my woodwork...

$18.83

by Bradford M. Smith (Author)Some jewelry making skills require considerable time and practice to master, but others are quite the opposite. They can be learned quickly, produce beautiful results, and are just plain fun to do. A prime example is broom casting. It can be mastered in a couple hours to produce intriguing geometries that spark the imagination and challenge your creative mind, just begging to be designed into finished jewelry.Discover the rush of pouring molten silver into a commo...

Needlework After the Era of Jane Austen: Ackermann's Repository of Arts - Paperback

$26.98

by Jody Gayle (Author)What would the women have stitched, while seated in her drawing room and waiting for callers in the post-Regency period? Needlework Patterns After the Era of Jane Austen is a comprehensive source for all the needlepoint patterns published in one of the most influential periodicals of the time - Ackermann's Repository of Arts. There are no technical directions that would enable a beginning needlewoman to teach herself this art. This is a pictorial of needlepoint designs a...

Needlework Patterns in the Era of Jane Austen: Ackermann's Repository of Arts - Paperback

$26.98

by Jody Gayle (Author)What would Jane Austen have stitched, while seated in her drawing room and waiting for callers? Needlework Patterns in the Era of Jane Austen is a comprehensive source for all the needlepoint patterns published in one of the most influential periodicals of Austen's lifetime - Ackermann's Repository of Arts. In drawing up this little book, we understand in this modern age to many women do not have the same leisure time to produce attractive pieces of needlework as the dau...

Complex Designs - Paisley and Mandalas: A Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

$8.10

by Suzanne Lieurance (Author)Relax, unwind, and leave the stress of the day behind as you color these 40 different mandala and paisley designs. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: December 26, 2015

Don't Bug Me; I'm Quilling!: Paper Quilling Projects - Paperback

$26.93

by Dana Woodard (Author)Step-by-step instructions along with photos to help you create 14 different bug projects. Whether you are a beginner or have been quilling for some time, there is a project inside for you. Choose from butterflies, bees, dragonflies, ants, 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 with the bugs using the art of paper quilling.Author BiographyDana Woodard was born and ra...

$15.71

by Barbara Freethy (Author)From #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the latest coloring book for adults in her Be Coloring Series In Be STILL, the intricate details of 32 challenging patterns will force your mind to focus on every line, every detail. Worries will fade away as you lose yourself in beautiful floral and geometric designs. Will you choose a palette of blues and greens, purples and pinks or yellows and oranges? There are no right or wrong choices. Find a peaceful joy...

Sew Jewish: The 18 Projects You Need for Jewish Holidays, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebrations, and Home - Paperback

$40.43

by M. Bywater (Author)Sew your own Judaica Beginning sewing skills are all you need to create these 18 Jewish-theme projects, from classic Judaica including a prayer shawl and Passover matzah cover, to modern items such as a cuddly alephbet baby blanket and an accent pillow decorated with with a cheerful Shalom Complete step-by-step instructions with illustrations and color photographs. Expert tips plus a section dedicated to basic sewing techniques to help even beginning sewists create be...

$46.80

by Lucy Hague (Author)Learn to knit intricate cabled knot-work with this collection of 7 beautiful shawl patterns inspired by Celtic and Pictish art. Celtic Cable Shawls is the first book by Scottish designer Lucy Hague and features photography from the stunning Scottish Highlands, along with information on the history of Celtic and Pictish art. All of the shawls feature completely original cable stitch patterns, and instructions are presented in both charted and written form. For the interme...

Creative Stained Glass: 17 Step-By-Step Projects for Stunning Glass Art and Gifts - Paperback

$22.99

by Noor Springael (Author)A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil. The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft. The effect of sunlight streaming through colourful stained glass is visually stunning and this collection brings the craft right up to date with techniques and projects for a new audience. T...

The Best of Jelly Roll Quilts: 25 Jelly Roll Patterns for Quick Quilting - Paperback

$24.99

by Pam Lintott (Author), Nicky Lintott (Author)A collection of the very best of Pam and Nicky Lintott's jelly roll quilt designs from their previous books. Quilt experts and best-selling authors, Pam and Nicky Lintott have chosen their favourite designs from their back catalogue of jelly roll books to create this exciting, bumper collection of 25 quick and easy jelly roll quilt patterns. The Lintotts have been designing jelly roll quilt patterns since these popular pre-cut fabric bundles were...

Pokémon Cross Stitch: Bring Your Favorite Pokémon to Life with Over 50 Cute Cross Stitch Patterns - Paperback

$19.99

by Maria Diaz (Author)What do you get if you combine cross stitch with Pokémon? Only the best craft book ever! Pokémon Cross Stitch provides full color charts for you to stitch 20 different Pokémon in a wide range of poses-with over 50 patterns to choose from. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colors and shapes to ensure hours of cross stitching fun. The Pokémon will be instantly recognizable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their color...

Descriptive Catalogues of the Manuscripts in the Libraries of Some Cambridge Colleges - Paperback

$112.86

by Montague Rhodes James (Author)M. R. James (1862-1936) is probably best remembered as a writer of chilling ghost stories, but he was an outstanding scholar of medieval literature and palaeography, who served both as Provost of King's College, Cambridge, and as Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, and many of his stories reflect his academic background. His detailed descriptive catalogues of manuscripts owned by colleges, cathedrals and museums are still of value to scholars today. James' cat...

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: Volume 1 - Paperback

$119.70

by Montague Rhodes James (Author), James Montague Rhodes (Author)M. R. James (1862-1936) is probably best remembered as a writer of chilling ghost stories, but he was an outstanding scholar of medieval literature and palaeography, who served both as Provost of King's College, Cambridge, and as Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, and many of his stories reflect his academic background. His detailed descriptive catalogues of manuscripts owned by colleges, cathedrals and museums are still of val...

Make and Takes for Kids: 50 Crafts Throughout the Year - Paperback

$19.99

by Marie Lebaron (Author)50 seasonal projects to make with kidsHighlighting the best of each month of the year, Make and Takes for Kids offers 50 projects to make with kids, each centered around an upcoming holiday or season. The ideas are unique and simple to produce, and each project is thoughtfully constructed and designed to create an ideal environment and setting for crafting. Each craft requires little preparation, few supplies, and almost everything can be readily found at home or at a...

Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work: Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every Description (1867) - Paperback

$44.57

by Mark Campbell (Editor)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 282 Dimensions: 0.59 x 9 x 6 IN Pu...

Pyrennees And Shetland Knit Shawl And Scarf Book (1847) - Paperback

$30.17

by Jane Gaugain (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 86 Dimensions: 0.18 x 11 x 8.25 IN ...

Infernal Intricacies: A Demon Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

$16.18

by J. Garcia (Author)Indulge your inner darkness with "Infernal Intricacies," a spine-chilling coloring book designed for adults and teens. With 40 intricate illustrations of demons, this book offers a wickedly fun and macabre experience for horror fans and coloring enthusiasts alike.Each page is filled with hair-raising details and devilish designs, perfect for those who appreciate the darker side of art. From the seductive succubus to the fiery Balrog, each demon is intricately drawn with i...

Born to Re-Wild: Nature Coloring Book For Adults to Inspire Relaxation and Mindfulness - Paperback

$17.08

by Stephanie Mullani (Illustrator), Anna Mullani (Contribution by)Get groovy and immerse yourself in nature with this funky coloring book inspired by the retro vibes of the 60s!Featuring whimsical and psychedelic scenes of flowers, animals, and landscapes, this book is perfect for those who want to unwind and let their creativity run wild.Each page is designed to transport you to a world of peace, love, and harmony with nature. From intricate hand-drawn imagery and hand-lettered quotes, the t...

Garden Wonders Coloring Book: An Adult Coloring Book of Insects and Flowers - Paperback

$9.59

by A. C. Milnes (Illustrator), A. C. Milnes (Author)Explore the beautiful world of insects and flowers with "Garden Wonders," a stunning adult coloring book that's perfect for nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike. This book features 40, one page intricate illustrations of bees, butterflies, ladybugs, moths, dragonflies, and many other insects as they interact with an array of colorful flowers.Each page is thoughtfully designed to offer a relaxing and meditative coloring experience, with th...