With a concentration on four-harness weaving, each of the basic weaves is first shown in it's simplest forms and then in both lesser-known and new variations, providing nearly 3,000 patterns in detailed photo's, drafts, and treadling orders.

    All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels.Some of our books may have slightly worn corners, and minor creases to the covers. Please note the cover may sometimes be different to the one shown.

    The third and fourth books in this series offer additional activities in a charming new package to foster creativity in young children.

    “A great find.”—Whole Earth Catalog. “Recommended for both beginning and intermediate-level sewers.”—1400 Best How-To Books, Bowker.

    Masatoshi is the last netsuke carver to belong to the great tradition of Japanese craftsmanship, belonging, that is, in all particulars but one - this book; for never before has a master carver described himself, his training and his approach to his work.How does a carver choose his subjects? What influences his choice of materials? What tools does he use to carve with? How long does he spend polishing his work? Masatoshi shares his insights of a master carver, and more; he welcomes us into his realm of ghosts and goblins, owls and lizards, Kabuki heroes and Edo Period entertainers - all of them brought to life in the carver's descriptions of his own netsuke and in the carvings themselves, each one illustrated in color.

    Simmons's mastery of the craft and his love for the hammer and anvil are evident in more than one hundred photographs of his ironwork that are included in this book. Author John M. Vlach describes the methods, motifs, and materials employed in each piece and shares some of Simmons's personal recollections from the seventy years the blacksmith has spent perfecting his craft. A map of the city is included, giving both the location and a brief description of each creation by Simmons. Readers will quickly understand why Philip Simmons has been hailed a living national treasure.

    A "buyer's guide and owner's manual'' for selecting and restoring old wheels and keeping new ones in good running order.

    Detailed instructions and diagrams show how to make traditional colonial-style Christmas decorations.

    

    Five basic alphabets illustrated along with short articles on the history of writing and tips for design and layout. Black and white illustrations. Bibliography. Presentation by the author on inside front cover. Back wrapper torn at top edge. Slightly worn at edges.

    Bibliography, indexes. Lavishly illustrated with b&w photos. Combined edition with The Woodwright's Shop published together with The Woodwright's Companion. The only dates given are the original copyright dates of 1981 and 1983; this is an undated later reprint edition.

    Dozens of rewarding, easy-to-do craft and art projects from all over the world.

    Provides instructions for the beginner and the experienced binder. The German techniques described are the first to appear in English, and detail the fundamental to the specific in design