Here are 18 sock patterns inspired by a host of folk knitting traditions.

    Brief history, basic techniques, and step-by-step instructions for 24 projects: hummingbird, giraffe, butterfly, kangaroo, more.

    This book holds a mountain of fun for rock artists of all ages! With the instructions inside, creating these critters is as easy as picking up a rock!

    Fully illustrated stitch diagrams in color. And, rare for a stitch instructions, front and back views of the work in progress.

    “Crafters discover the joys of appliqué, knitting, crochet, and embroidery in one book. Plenty of step-by-step photographs and precise instructions help crafters make their own garments, accessories, and household items.”—Arts & Crafts.

    The Pop-Up Book offers a clear and practical guide to the pop-up papercrafts for all levels of artist, from home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects.Illustrated with specially comissioned photography, it includes specific projects with easy-to-follow steps, general techniques for greater personal experimentation and creativity, and a gallery of designs created by some of today's best pop-up artists for an inspirational finish.The forms and folds, scores and creases, that Jackson transforms into striking shapes and designs truly deserve acknowledgment.--Booklist

    These projects allow each child to participate in an individual and unique art experience using common household items and ordinary art supplies.

    “The definitive guide to tile and how to make it. This is a book that demands your perusal.”—The Tile Heritage Foundation.

    In addition, the authors show how to talk the puppet talk and walk the puppet walk, how to write a script and put on a show. It's a complete kit. Just add glue, and a little imagination.Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.152,000 copies in print.

    The most complete counter reference available for the retail jeweler. Easy to follow text and illustrations. Spiral-bound

    Learn how to make beautiful braid patterns on a marudai.

    Discover how to grow and use natural dyestuffs with this colourful, practical book.

    This book provides comprehensive coverage of this art, and features techniques for painting on furniture, fabric, wood and tin.

    

    With the proper amount of lift, the thrust of a good throw, very little drag, and stability, stability, stability (check those elevators and fins ), you just might do it: fly a paper airplane into the record books. Ken Blackburn did. Now this aerospace engineer and paper airplane world record-holder since 1983 teams up with Jeff Lammers, a mechanical engineer, to create an everything-you-need resource for beginning and experienced flyers alike. Mixing science, innovation, and their catching enthusiasm, the world record paper airplane book features: sixteen models, with five full-color versions of each, a full-color pull-out landing strip for accuracy practice, and a flight log. Selection of the Aviator's Guild Book Club, Doubleday Book Club, Astronomy Book Club, and Library of Science Book Club. 773,000 copies in print.

    Eight projects are perfect for any skill level. Simply follow the Basic Bargello instructions and then move on to the Advanced Bargello techniques to learn more.Projects range from small place mats to dazzling wall quilts; start small or dream big!More than 20 photos illustrate the versatility and innovation of these Bargello techniques.Walk step by step through every stage of quilt construction, from creating tubes to sewing strips

    Together with Renoir and Degas, Claude Monet was one of the organizers of the first Impressionist exhibition of 1874. Considering Impressionism a national French style, Monet painted such diverse subjects as urban scenes, still life's, landscapes, seascapes, and nature studies, including his famed gardens of Giverny. By the time of his death in 1926, Monet's works were famous throughout the world, and their influence helped shape the direction of painting in the twentieth century. The full range of the artist's work is showcased in this volume, illustrated with 136 full-color reproductions.

    It's full of historical fun facts, step-by-step instructions, and rich, full-color photographs.

    Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. This book concentrates on unique dolls made from polymer and paper clays, especially those that combine sculpted clay with cloth bodies. The author emphasizes creativity rather than imitation, teaching the arts and skills of bringing your idea to life through the sculpture. After discussing how to think about your idea and about specific planning, she introduces supplies and the ways you should begin to think. She then takes you through each detailed step in sculpting the head and body, curing and finishing the materials, constructing the body and clothing, and creating a display. Clear drawings illustrate every detailed step in the process. For additional inspiration, there are color photographs of dolls by some sixty professional artists. In addition to the instructional materials and the gallery of dolls, the author includes reference materials about the new clays, drawing upon experiences other artists have had in working with them. There are lists of resources, study exercises, and more.

    Learn how to distinguish a genuine historic find from an ordinary attic specimen, how to "steal" fabric from one part of a quilt to replace another, and how Victorian Crazy Quilts can be fixed by insetting embroidered patches without perforating the fragile silk.

    Patterns, instructions, drawings for basic 12", 5" and 3" dolls include tips for creating skin tones, faces, hairstyles and clothing. Ideal for beginning and experienced dollmakers alike.

    Filled with more than 40 of Martha's favorite sewing and craft projects. Every project includes a complete materials list, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, clear "how-to" illustrations plus a color photo or complete illustration of the finished project. Silk ribbon embroideryCrazy patch12 doll dresses12 pillows12 craftsFrench sewing by machineBeginning through advanced lace shapingHeirloom party dress (size 3 months to 10)Heirloom sampler quilt

    With annotated closeup photographs of furnishings, from wallpaper to musical instruments, this is the definitive book for both collectors and enthusiasts.

    Includes instruction booklet and origami paper.

    We inspired a nation of junior polymer clay maniacs with this million-selling title, all about the wonderful beads, buttons and beasties you can make (and bake to permanence) with polymer clay. More than 150 projects are described and illustrated in lavish detail, and a rainbow of one-ounce clay bricks is included.Comes With: 8 one-ounce bricks of polymer clay• Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

    Full color, fully charted, ready to hand or machine knit. Plus how to adapt the patterns for other knitwear...even instructions in Turkish knitting techniques.

    You won't feel intimidated by "perfect" quilts any more---not after you see how I started out. I confess to having made every mistake you can think of and then some, proving there's hope for everyone. This book is anti-intimidation for quilters, guaranteed to lift your spirits.

    It also offers advice on which colors to choose and how to mix them.

    

    This valuable comprehensive reference covers the whole range of Chinese clothing including court dress, textiles, accessories, children's wear, rural clothing, and wedding and funeral attire.

    - 52 irresistible wraps to crochet quickly using basic stitches, simple patterns, large hooks, or multiple strands of yarn- Casual, elegant, colorful, or soft and sweet

    Includes step-by-step instructions for creating designs from flower and star shapes, as well as the more complex and magnificent rosettes.

    

    But every volume of The DK Art School gives the reader the precise information needed to create a delightful work of art. ...deliciously illustrated step-by-step instructional guides. --The New York Times

    An easy-to-follow text is accompanied by hundreds of color photographs and schematic drawings that illustrate every material, technique, piece of equipment, and step-by-step demonstration.The book begins with a history of ceramics that covers techniques and styles from various periods and parts of the world. Then clays and glazes are introduced, with details on the diffrent types and their compositions, as well as instruction on how to prepare them. Next, kilns, kiln furniture, potters' wheels, and other equipment and tools are illustrated and thier uses demonstrated. The core of the book is dedicated to presenting the full range of ceramic techniques: hand-building, molding, throwing, glazing, and firing. In the final section, step-by-step projects show how to employ these techniques to create a variety of vessles and sculptural forms.

    Useful for children of ages 9 to 12 years, this book contains over 100 learning experiences in maths, science, language arts, nature and arts and crafts to explore animals and their natural habitats.

    “A well-thought-out and handsome volume that should provide successful projects for careful readers.... [Schmidt’s] ideas for coloring and decorating the projects make the ‘paper birds’ extra special.” —Booklist.

    This book includes some charts for what may be regarded as traditional silhouettes - that is, profile portraits. The designs in this book include a wide range of motifs and illustrations, which can be used singly or combined with each other, to create some unusual and attractive projects.

    You'll find: -- Decorating ideas for every room in the house, every color scheme, and every decorating style-- More than 240 brilliant, full-color photographs to inspire and delight-- Complete instructions for making 11 quilts to enhance your decor-- Directions for eight decorative pillows, including how to create custom cording-- A special section on holiday decorating

    In this glorious book, Celtic art and ornament--from intricate jewelry to illuminated manuscripts--fire the imagination of a superbly talented designer. Finding in needlepoint the perfect medium for exploring the elaborate detail and delicate fluidity of Celtic art, Alice Starmore has produced a magnificent collection of original designs. Stonework, interlacing key patterns, knotwork, spirals, and plant and animal forms all provide fertile ground for exquisite needlepoint creations worked in rich, glowing colors. Designs range from cushions and belts to a bookmark, rug, stool cover, and chair seat. There are detailed instructions and easy-to-follow charts, and a conversion chart offers a further selection of yarns. There is also a comprehensive lesson in all the basic needlepoint techniques. Featuring100 color photos, this is a book to inspire and delight all needleworkers. Alice Starmore is a prominent knitwear designer and author; among her books are The Celtic Collection and Fishermen's Sweaters.

    The book is also chock full of helpful tips and suggestions for how to choose the proper basket or other creative container, how to select properly sized items and assemble them in the basket, and how to wrap and decorate the basket. This revised and expanded edition now features more than 30 food baskets such as Chocoholic's Basket, Weekend Breakfast Basket, and Wok on the Wild Side Basket, and 60 themed baskets such as Baby's Here Basket, Off to College Basket, and Sports Fan Basket - a gift basket idea for nearly every occasion and holiday. Suggestions for creating most baskets cover several budget levels of $25, $50, and $100 or more. Other ideas range from a backpack filled with goodies for an off-to-college student to a cooler filled with tailgating supplies for an ardent football fan to a selection of homemade baked goods and cookie mixes for your favorite dessert lover. The food-themed baskets also offer recipes using the homemade mixes that can be copied and included as part of the gift. Everyone appreciates a gift created just for them, and gift baskets are a fantastic way to present a personalized gift to that special someone or turn a token gift into something treasured. The Perfect Basket gives experts and novices alike everything they need to create spectacular gift baskets for everyone on their list.

    Festive home decor, from-the-heart handmade gifts, and deliciously tempting recipes can add Christmas cheer to every holiday home. Snowman's Frolic, Jesus Is the Reason, Silver Bells, Santa's Toyland, and Country Gathering are just a few of the decorating themes featured.