Color the things you can't say.•Twenty-one single sided adult coloring pages•Two color test pages.•Illustrations range from moderate to complex detail.•Images include: Beautiful abstract doodles, animals, people and fairies. Each has its own sassy quip like "Home is where the vodka is," "Suck it up buttercup," and "Dance like no one attractive is watching," and other humorous and subversive sayings.

    The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia. The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors--creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.

    This stitching is actually the "quilting" in quilting, and many quilters feel that paying a professional for machine quilting is one of their only options. The walking foot is an accessory for sewing machines that's often used for machine quilting, but many quilters only use it to stitch around their designs.But the walking foot can do so much more, and author Jacquie Gering shows all of her tips, tricks and techniques to master all of the skills needed to quilt with a walking foot.This book covers the basics of using the walking foot, in addition to preparing the quilt, marking, managing large quilts, preventing puckers and keeping lines straight. Chapters will include a variety of types of walking -foot quilting, including channel quilting, matchstick quilting, and decorative stitch quilting. Quilters won't be limited to straight line quilting, either! They'll learn how to quilt spirals, simple curves, and marked curves like braids and clamshells.

    In “The Fabric Diary,” the new owner of a Manhattan bed-and-breakfast discovers a mysterious scrapbook of fabric swatches, compelling her to discover the connection between a beautiful antique quilt and the original owners of her historic brownstone. “The Runner’s Quilt” tells the heartwarming story of a young mother who discovers fitness and fulfillment by becoming a runner—and by making a special quilt for a new friend. Originally published in Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine and Quiltmaker, these two charming short stories appear together for the first time in one eBook edition.

    This is the follow-up to Chan's first book, which featured food-inspired crocheted accessories. In Crocheted Abode a la Mode, Chan unveils twenty new food-themed crochet patterns for crafters to follow as they crochet their living space into a cozier, yummier place. The book is organized according to rooms in your house: kitchen and dining, living and lounging, bath and beauty, and home office.Helpful diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and colorful photos help crocheters of all skill levels create Chan's cute and cozy home decor pieces. Readers are guaranteed to find several adorable, food-forward patterns to bring to life with their crochet hooks--everything from giant donut floor poufs to sweet honeybear aprons to savory corn dog pen cozies.Chan's signature style is cute, colorful, food-themed, and always functional, which highlights an attribute she likes to call "cute-tility." Her fun, unique designs are inspired by Japanese kawaii (cute) culture as well as her childhood collection of faux food toys. Her patterns appeal to crafters of all ages, and her warm, conversational writing style welcomes them into her cozy crocheted world, encouraging everyone to get creative. So, what are you waiting for? Let the fun unravel!

    Tackle your quilt top one bite at a time with step-by-step illustrations and detail photos, plus a visual index. Then see how they all go together with inspiring full-page quilts from the master herself. For use with your longarm, midarm, or home sewing machine.

      Now Bernard is back with The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary, which picks up where the first volume left off, adding hundreds of new stitch patterns organized similarly by type—knit and purl, textured stitches, ribs, lace, and cables—plus a chapter on mosaic knitting. Each chapter of The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary includes a customizable pattern so that knitters can easily swap out stitch patterns to make their own unique knitted items.

    Quilt blocks are like a box of chocolates?each one is a mini euphoria on its own. And when paired with other blocks, they're simply delectable! Most quilt blocks are comprised of basic elements, and you'll learn the ingredients for each. In addition to other 50 blocks and the 7 sampler quilts, quilters will also learn how to use their quilt blocks in many different ways, creating dynamic design repeats by tapping into the limitless possibilities of block-based quilts.

    Hunter shares 12 large, multicolored scrap quilt patterns in her signature style. Learn how to sew leftover strips into usable fabric that s readily available for projects with Bonnie s easy-to-use Scrap User s System. This complete guide to scrap quilting includes full-size templates, 2 paper-piecing patterns, and a full chapter on quiltmaking basics for scrap addicts."

    Natural Color explores the full spectrum of seasonal plant dyes, using nature as a color library. Unlike its competitors, Natural Color is structured by season, not plant, focusing on achievable projects with easy-to-follow recipes for dyeing everything from dresses, scarves, and hats to rugs, napkins, and table runners, ensuring that even the most savvy home decorator will be inspired.

    This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions for 5 cute throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.

    Angela Walters creates the complementary finish and surface texture for each design, resulting in the perfect marriage of color and style for each of the featured 17 quilt projects.Pairing one shape with one color family in each chapter, you'll step through quilts of varying sizes, at the same time enjoying a front row seat to the creative collaboration between these mavens of style.In addition to the 17 signature Tula Pink quilt designs and 42 quilt design motifs from Angela Walters, you will also be treated to useful tips on choosing fabrics and mixing up prints and approaching the quilt process.Featuring bold illustrations and gorgeous photographs, Quilt with Tula & Angela is the comprehensive approach to intuitive color choices you've been waiting for.

    Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps, bootees and socks, mitts, dresses, tops and bottoms — plus blankets, bibs, soft toys, bottle cozies, diaper bags, and more — there’s something here for every baby! These original patterns were contributed by 54 designers around the world, and each one comes with complete instructions, charts, schematics, and beautiful photographs.

    No loom? No worries. Rachel Denbow shows you how to fabricate 3 simple, portable looms.DIY Woven Art also includes tips on customizing your designs and choosing the right fibers and embellishments for each project--basically, everything you need to know to create these gorgeous projects from start to finish. Happy weaving!

    Full of a variety of fun pages, Pete fans can decorate groovy scenes with their favorite picture book characters!This interactive workbook is the first Pete the Cat sticker-activity book. It’s the perfect entertainment for any family on the go. Bring it along on vacations, road trips, and to restaurants!

      To conquer the intimidating prospect of filling 365 blank pages, Draw Every Day, Draw Every Way is divided into monthly themes, with undated daily prompts that suggest what to draw each day. You can work through the journal from front to back, or jump around and draw whatever appeals to you at the time. Monthly themes include:A month of natureA month of your favorite thingsA month of charactersA month of print and patternsJennifer Orkin Lewis (aka @augustwren) encourages experimentation with a one-page tutorial at the beginning of each month that outlines accessible ways to draw with different materials, such as ballpoint pens, colored pencils, paint, and collage. Coupled with sections of varying paper types, there is an unlimited canvas available to flourish artistically; brown craft paper pairs well with black ink and white pencil, black paper is great for white and metallic gel pens, and heavy white paper is included for painting.   The journal is not only useful as a stress-reliever and as a mode of personal exploration, but also as a way of changing visual thinking. And when completed, it will serve as a reflection of its owner.   With prompts, tutorials, and unique packaging, Draw Every Day, Draw Every Way is a must-have for those looking to sketch and doodle their way out of an inspirational rut.

    Gain insight into long-arm quilting, as well as guidance on quilting at a sit-down sewing machine. Whichever machine you use, you'll find warm encouragement and expert tips to help you every step of the way.Find out why some designs and motifs are ideal for sit-down quilting while others are better suited to long-arm quiltingPacked with tips, tricks, and advice on how to machine quilt better, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started confidently and finish strongLearn from the masters as you discover how to stitch a wide range of quilting designs, with instructions for 10 quilts

    But how do you put all these different elements together to create your perfect bag? Let sewing superstar Debbie Shore equip you with all the techniques you need to create 12 beautiful, customisable projects, and then show you how to apply these techniques and ideas to create your own unique designs. The projects are wide-ranging, giving you plenty of ideas and techniques to try out, including a large, square-bottomed beach bag, a zipped, curved-top shoulder bag, an oilcloth tote, a pleated cosmetic bag, and a three-pocket cross-body bag with a magnetic fastener. Learn how to complete a range of techniques, from adding piping and making eyelets to inserting zips, adding handles and straps and creating a square bag base. What you create next is up to you! Mix and match techniques, fabrics and ideas to create a truly personal bag. All the techniques and stitches you need are clearly explained, and the projects can all be made on a basic sewing machine. The book is packed full of Debbie’s friendly help and advice, with all the projects shown using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions.

    Hilary Grant takes a thoroughly modern approach to Nordic knitting with this collection of thirty projects. With designs that are fresh, bold, and graphic, these geometric motifs give a contemporary spin to traditional colorwork patterns. With a range of accessories and sweaters there is something from everyone here: hats, cowls, fingerless mitts, sweaters, and more. The allure of colorwork tugs at the heart of all knitters. From traditional Fair Isle designs to Icelandic Lopapeysa and clean Nordic patterns, knitting projects that use a kaleidescope of colors are eye-catching and inspiring.Knitting from the Northis the perfect entry into knitting with color, with patterns to help you keep your hands warm and spirits high."

    This coffee table book delves into her free-motion quilting journey in gorgeous detail. The best-selling author gives insight into her design process, with full-page photography of her own work and commissioned quilting for well-known designers. Learn the secrets behind Angela's stitches, as she sketches with grand details and lavish texture to complement each quilt's specific design.

    Darcy invites readers to dozens of parties she’s thrown, and shares hundreds of chic and cheerful ideas for ways to make a celebration personal. It’s a blueprint for making the best occasions in life even better, filled with fun ideas to inspire:everything from baby showers to birthday parties plus themes that turn any day into a celebrationD.I.Y. craft projects and recipesinsider sources and pro tipsDarcy’s own inspirations

    Containing 300 entries, this informative collection covers everything from knitting’s appearances in history, literature, folklore, and pop culture to little-known facts about wool, sheep, and fiber producers. Helpful tips and techniques are included, as well as tidbits on crochet, spinning, and weaving. With illuminating illustrations throughout, Knitting Ephemera will entertain knitters and needlecrafters everywhere.

    But coloring is not as simple as it looks from color choices to shading techniques to drawing implements, there's much to consider before you ever put pen to paper. Don't let coloring stress you out! Inside this friendly guidebook you'll find tons of easy-to-follow advice from best selling coloring book artists. Their tips and tricks will have you drawing like an accomplished colorista in no time. Discover the differences between gel pens and markers. Learn the best way to use watercolor pencils. Understand why expensive materials are different than the cheaper ones. Master exciting techniques like patterning, blending, cross-hatching, shading, and other cool ways to "up" your coloring experience.

    The techniques involved in papercutting are fairly simple and easy to explain, and this is covered through step-by-step demos.There is a design section, taking readers through the design process itself and including numerous examples of Louise’s papercut designs. Starting with the themes and subjects that inspire her, it explains how she creates finished artwork suitable for papercutting, followed by how to make the template itself, and how to use the papercut to make cards, framed pictures, and so on. The aim of this section will be not only to provide readers with an insight into Paper Panda’s creative world, but also to inform and inspire people to design papercuts for themselves.There are 20 papercut projects in the book; five from Paper Panda herself and five each from three of Paper Panda’s design colleagues (Sarah Trumbauer, Louise Dyer and Suzy Taylor – all accomplished papercutters with online presences). Each project will consist of a template, which will be reproduced full-size at the back of the book, and a finished paper cut, together with some step-by-step instructions. The designs will be simple enough for beginners, though attractive and interesting enough to inspire more advanced paper cutters. The projects themselves will include cards, decorations, and mounted and framed pictures to hang on the wall, all using a variety of colored and patterned papers to show off Paper Panda and friends’ distinctive and beautiful designs to their best advantage.

    When you're on the go, just grab your book of MiniMENTALs and get coloring! These are smaller, simpler coloring designs that you can color in when you only have a few minutes to spare. And the pocket-size book means you can keep it with you to enjoy coloring anytime, anywhere.So what are you waiting for? Grab your pencils or pens, your MiniMENTALs book, and escape the madness with coloring--wherever you are! 50 five by five inch coloring designs. Designs range in complexity from simple to moderate. Includes a mix of mandalas, patterns, and scenes. Pocket-size book goes with you everywhere. Pass the time mindfully while out and about or at home. Tablet-style top binding for left- or right-handed coloring. Writing space for you to jot notes or journal your coloring. Printing is one-sided to accommodate wet media. Suitable for colored pencils, markers, or colorful pens. Hand-drawn designs are digitally enhanced for the highest line quality.Themes and motifs include: Marker Pens Coffee and Tea Fleur de Lis Moon and Stars Hearts and Love Flowers Fish Underwater Starfish and Sea Anemone Owls Dragonflies Butterflies Frogs Turtles Leaves Paisley Peace Sign Sugar Skulls Margaritas and Flip-flops Puppies and Kittens Rosettes Geometric and Abstract Patterns and MandalasVisit suziqcreations.com for printable samples, previews and more information.

    This charming book contains over 30 fun, simple knitting patterns for a range of cute and cuddly toys. Create simple playthings such as animals, cars, trains, fairies and cupcakes, and then try your hand at larger toy sets, including a castle under siege, an alien invasion, a prehistoric play-scene and a fairytale cottage complete with magical characters! The book is suitable for knitters of all skill levels, and all the patterns require only small amounts of readily available yarn. The book also contains a useful techniques section containing step-by-step instructions for the necessary techniques, including stuffing and sewing up figures, creating knitted eyes and i-cords, and all the embroidery stitches needed to create the facial features and details.

    Featuring over 50 black and white illustrations showcasing the intricate detail of the environments, cities, and characters from across the Mouse Territories, readers of Mouse Guard and colorists alike can bring this world to life with the vivid colors of their imaginations.In Mouse Guard, mice struggle to live safely and prosper amongst harsh conditions and a host of predators. Thus the Mouse Guard was formed: more than just soldiers, they are guides for common mice looking to journey without confrontation from one village to another. They see to their duty with fearless dedication so that they may not simply exist, but truly live.

    There is a meditative aspect to craft projects. From doodling complex patterns with Zentangles, to coloring-in intricate design pages, to knitting geometric and elaborate designs, or scraping away at scratch pages, super-involved crafts are being embraced everywhere for peace of mind they offer.Zen Origami brings these lessons to the art of origami. The repetitive and delicate folds involved in creating modular origami forms are perfect for the mindful movement. These 20 beautiful, modular origami projects take time, steadiness of hand, and immersion of thought to complete. You'll love diving into contemplative sessions with each project, and be feel the rewards that manifest when you craft these beautiful pieces of art. Zen Origami comes with 400 sheets of origami paper, so you can make more than a dozen modular creations.

    In Textile Collage she shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical – perfect for those who have hoarded bits of fabric, trim and memory-filled domestic textiles over the years.Chapter one covers 'Materials': collecting and sourcing fabric including unpicking and storing found fabric. In chapter two, 'Make', Mandy guides you through all the artistic and creative elements that you need to consider to create a beautiful collage. The following chapter 'Portray' looks at piecing together a collaged portrait – human or animal – showing the figurative approach in collage work that includes transfer images and using found photographs. In the chapter 'Worn', the collage technique is used to embellish skirts, jackets and accessories. The final chapter 'Book' looks at the fabric book as a receptacle for textile collage, with a range of approaches and forms explored.This is a wonderful resource for all textilers looking to make the most of the found fabrics they love and fully explore the technique of collage with textiles.

    With the turn of each page, Liz Fourez leads you on a tour through her family’s house, restored to its 1940s rustic farm style, and teaches you how to make each handmade decoration yourself. The projects require minimal effort, yet add instant charm to any room. With your blue jeans on and a few of the most basic supplies in hand, you’ll be on your way to your dream home in no time.You’ll learn how to make a custom wood Family Name Sign for your living room, a Wooden Boot Tray on Casters for the entryway, a Ruffled Stool Slipcover for the kitchen and a Rustic Wooden Frame for the bedroom, plus decorations for the office, bathroom, kids’ bedroom and playroom. Farmhouse style is about cultivating a connection among family, home and nature; A Touch of Farmhouse Charm helps you bring the warmth and beauty of simpler times to your modern life naturally.

    Now she brings her light and lovely style to the heavier-weight yarn in your stash. You'll find snuggly and trendy hats, shawls, mitts, mittens, scarves, and cowls designed for your favorite DK, worsted, and bulky yarns. Easy tips make converting patterns to different yarn weights effortless Projects feature a variety of textured stitches, including cables and lace Fashion-forward accessories are perfect for handmade gifts, or just for you

    All of the projects are accompanied by a clear, easy-to-follow pattern and fun photography. There also will be a page of basic techniques at the start of the book, including making up, stuffing and some simple surface stitching.Sachiyo is overflowing with project ideas, ranging from a tiny rocket and a UFO, a soldier complete with bearskin, an angel, and lots of cute mini animals including a chubby bunny, a cat, an owl, a dog, a penguin, a bear and a sheep! All the projects are beautifully made and exquisitely designed, with some wonderfully quirky twists. All tiny enough to be clutched in a small hand, these projects are a delight and bursting with character.

    This fifth volume of the best-selling Quilter's Academy series will help you embrace the beauty of medallion quilts. Invent your own stunning quilts, sparked by historic and award-winning medallions. Study the in-depth lessons at your own pace, applying advanced techniques and precision drafting and math--the culmination of everything you've learned thus far.

    Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach. These 14 fashionable patterns are sure to flatter bodies of all shapes and sizes. Show-stopping original photography, an extensive discussion of the benefits of top-down construction, and detailed instructions on how and why to adjust the patterns to ensure an exquisite customized fit will have crocheters tying themselves in knots to start strutting their stuff!

    This beautiful guide demonstrates how to get the most out of your surroundings to create original and unique pieces in textiles.Beginning with a chapter on drawing from nature, the book demonstrates how to use sketchbooks and create mood boards to explore your local environment and landscape. The author demonstrates how to make small pieces such as folding books based on observational drawing and stitch. Moving on to a section on floral inspiration, the author shows how to use plants and flowers in your work, from using stencilled flower motifs as embellishment to printing with plants onto fabric and making simple relief prints. Finally, the taking flight chapter demonstrates how to move into three-dimensions and sculptural work with birds and insects made from cloth.Featuring step-by-step projects as well as work from contemporary artists, makers and collaborative groups throughout, this practical and beautiful guide shows how practitioners of all kinds can draw from the natural world for making and inspiration.

    Independent bookstore day exclusive edition of the Neil Gaiman coloring book.

    Discover an entirely fresh and fun approach for creating fine art with paper clay, developed by artist and teacher Rogene Ma�as. This all-new bas-relief art form combines air-drying clay, paint, collage and texture to build dimensional mixed-media works that pop right off the wall.The book is divided into four parts:- Part 1: Working with Clay - Techniques and tips to begin working with clay in bas-relief, starting with the absolute basics. Includes 15 easy practice projects to work on cutting, shaping, sculpting and stamping. - Part 2: Clay Work Projects - 5 full step-by-step clay-art project demos. Create your own art using Rogene's methods for composing, sculpting, placing and drying. - Part 3: Finishing Techniques - Finish the 5 demonstrations from Part 2 with different painting, collage and mixed-media techniques. - Part 4: Get Creative - Includes ideas for framing, practice patterns, creative exercises and additional three-dimensional art projects and gifts.Whether you're a seasoned sculptor or just starting out, Artful Paper Clay will teach you the skills necessary to craft complex and vivacious multi-dimensional masterpieces and paint them for gorgeous effect.

    More than 90 full-page ready-to-color design prompts invite quilters to try new color combinations and pattern experiments. Author Thomas Knauer's innovative reimagining of quilt design highlights the very principles that threw the traditional art world into upheaval 100 years ago, such as prioritizing balance over symmetry and simplicity over realism. By stitching together modern art theory with hands-on design and coloring activities, this interactive workbook bursts at the seams with creativity.

    Learn fail-proof techniques that can be used in all types of quilt designs, from traditional to modern. Say goodbye to patchwork problems like mismatched seams, blunt points, and too-small blocks, and avoid common mistakes in sashings, borders, and bindings. Though mistakes happen to all of us, these easy techniques will help beginning and intermediate quilters achieve quiltmaking success every time!

    Packed with over 100 step-by-step recipes, The Beeswax Workshop shows you how to create beeswax alchemy - turning this simple, magical substance into candles, beautiful gifts, soaps, household cleaners, beauty supplies and so, so much more: HOME • Mason Jar Candle • English Furniture Polish HEALTH • Bug-Be-Gone Insect Repellent • Chamomile Sunburn Salve BEAUTY • Everyday Body Butter • Rose Lip Gloss GARDEN • Waterproof Shade Hat • Nontoxic Wood Sealant Whether you use beeswax from your backyard hive or purchase a supply, this book offers tips, tricks and techniques for getting the most out of this miracle ingredient.

    This book includes all the information needed for beginners including information about looms, supplies and techniques and is packed with photos and illustrations to provide maximum understanding. The twenty projects will build and advance your skills and knowledge. Plus there are numerous project variations to stimulate your own creativity. Advanced beaders familiar with loom beading will also find wonderful techniques and information on non-traditional techniques including many projects. This is a resource book every beader needs in their library.

    With thirty unique origami models and fashion-forward folding papers, you ll create one-of-a-kind gowns and sophisticated dresses for elegant occasions, as well as everyday items such as jeans, sweaters, and jackets-plus accessories to complete every look. Everything you need to create a custom origami wardrobe is included-all you have to do is fold."

    Learn 3 easy-sew methods for selvages, plus a special trick for half-square triangles. Stretch your growing selvage collection with fabric yardage, and transform specific selvages into awe-inspiring projects from polka-dot pincushions to bold and graphic quilts."

    Make it! You don’t need to be a designer or pattern maker to create and sew the dress of your dreams. Let Liesl Gibson teach you how to alter the elements of a pattern to make exactly the dress you imagine. With the included Building Block Dress pattern (sizes 6m–12) and Liesl’s detailed pattern alternation instructions, you’ll learn how to create almost any dress you can imagine. Use the skills you learn in this book to customize other patterns as well. With these techniques, you’ll look at sewing patterns as just the starting point for your creative expression.Featuring inspiring photographs of eighteen different dress styles made with the techniques presented here, the book includes a full-size pattern sheet for the basic Building Block Dress.

    Whether you are using a collection of fat quarters from a single fabric collection, or from a personal collection of inspired favorites, all of Emma's assembly and cutting directions are written specifically to maximize fat quarters to help you finally put these collections to use. Photographed on location in her native Australia, Emma's designs range from beginner-friendly to complex, each appealing to modern and traditional quilters alike. So go ahead...untie that ribbon and break into your favorite bundle!

    Hot Wheels. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Kids’ fascination with vehicles is insatiable. In Project Kid: Crafts That Go!, that excitement is translated into more than 60 inventive craft projects for parents to make with and for their children. The book is organized into seven chapters: City, Rails, Sky, Space, Water, Country, and Dirt. There are police cars and ice cream trucks; circus trains and submarines; helicopters, rocket ships, cement mixers, and school buses. And because the car-obsessed kid doesn’t just want a new vehicle to play with—he wants a racetrack, his very own driver’s license, maybe even a child-sized gas station—each chapter includes not only toys but also thematic clothing, decor, accessories, and more. Projects feature clear instructions and step-by-step photographs wherever they are needed, easy for both kids and non-crafty adults to understand.

    With each illustration she revels in the joy of everyday life and her love of nature invites you along to color, be present, have an open heart, and see the magic in the world. Quotes in Daisy's signature lettering style are sprinkled throughout, ready for you to apply your own color palette so they can spring to life.

    Simplify. Let go. 365 Nature does just this. It's your entry into a world that spins slowly and draws its inspiration from the earth, the ocean, the sun and the sky. Each turn of the page through spring, summer, autumn and winter will lead to a new discovery and a new project to help you weave nature and creativity - and some wild fun - through your everyday life. Build a garden bed and plant seeds. Watch your vegetable garden grow, and pluck a tomato or two to make a salad. Go on a walk in the woods and pick up the sticks, stones, feathers that grab your eye. Turn these found objects into wall hangings, dreamcatchers, necklaces. Find a sit spot. Come back to the same spot year-round to watch the world change around you and meditate. Make some rope by hand and weave it into a bag to take on your adventures. Rediscover a childlike joy of nature through the over 58 creating, cooking, making and doing projects - 365 Nature is the ideal way to put down your devices and spend time with your friends, your family, and, of course, yourself.

    From dragonflies to rolling dice, crazy caterpillars and raccoon tails, your cat will be on the prowl again, looking for fun in all the right places. Knits for Kittys features:25 charming cat toy patterns, including: There's a Mouse in the House, Jingle-bell Ball, Baby Bumblebee, Fish Out of Water, Snake in the Grass, Butterfly Kisses, Leaping Lizard, and moreA step-by-step guide to the stitches and techniques in the patternsSuggestions for extra embellishments, such as bells, feathers, catnip, and moreBasic materials required, such as yarn, knitting needles, and scissorsThere are patterns that are perfect for all abilities, specially designed by an experienced knit toy designer. It's a fun way to delight your furry friend for all of her nine lives

    Colour in kings and queens, Romans and Egyptians, Viking villages and erupting volcanoes . . . not forgetting the occasional dinosaur on a spaceship.With 45 brand new images to colour, Travels in Time is a fantastic addition to any colouring collection.

    From 8 basic shapes—circle, A-line, stretch pencil, wrap, bubble, tailored pencil, front-opening, and culottes—you will learn the skills to make variations that have pockets, color blocking, gathers, ruching, darts, and much more. All the basic techniques you will need are also explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like inserting zippers, attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are also handy hints and tips on how to take measurements and on choosing the right fabric. Skirts are the perfect first garment for beginner dressmakers, and there are some really simple designs here—the jersey pencil skirt is just two pieces of fabric with an elasticated waistband! So arm yourself with this book, some fabric, and Wendy’s sewing wisdom, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique skirts that are a perfect fit.

    Discover motivation as you color inside (and outside) of the lines. Jennifer Lankenau offers quotes chosen to inspire drive and purpose, to help clear thoughts and bring clarity, and above all, to draw out your creativity. These illustrations of swirls, spiral, and patterns guide you through a meditative process, harnessing joy and peace to set readers of all ages on their clearest path.

    Featuring twelve bed-sized quilts plus pillows, placemats, table runners and more, you'll be able to choose from something pictorial, such as Community Isolation, featuring outlines of houses and trees, or try your hand at an updated classic, such as Forever, a riff on the classic Double Wedding Ring design. No matter which design you choose, you're sure to fall in love with the simple elegance of lines.

    Shuttle tatting is an old craft and we make it easy in this book by showing beautiful color step-by-step photos, diagrams and written instructions. Included are 4 necklace & earring set designs, all using size 10 crochet thread and beads.

    Beneath the cardstock and embellishments is deep emotion from the card maker--encouragement, celebration, commemoration, and love. Unlike many store-bought cards that are thrown away, handmade cards are cherished and displayed. They spark connections, express feelings, evoke laughter, and warm the hearts of friends, relatives, and coworkers. There's joy in the process of creating, as well as in giving and receiving handmade cards.The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking is the ultimate resource on card making. All paper-crafting techniques that can be employed for card making are thoroughly covered, including a comprehensive description of paper types available, folding options and techniques, coloring and image transfer methods, and adding embellishments. Inside, you'll also find methods for using a computer to design and print cards. More than 80 projects give you lots of ideas and inspiration to create cards of your own, using the techniques you've learned. Unique envelope templates and a helpful source list are included.Expert paper crafter Judi Watanabe provides you with a one-stop reference for making cards for any occasion. This book includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques, as well as projects to accompany each area of card making. Full of gorgeous cards, The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking explores a wide range of techniques and end products, making it a valuable reference for any crafter. So when the mood strikes, use the artistry you've learned to create personalized greetings for everyone you know!

    Ami Ami Kittens is packed with projects for all crochet lovers offering them directions and inspiration for creating a range of fun and irresistible yarn kittens. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and enchanting color photographs teach them how to create these super adorable felines of various breeds and types, including Tabby, Pointed, Black/White Solid, Black and White, Calico, Scottish Fold, Siamese, Russian Blue, Munchkin, Maine Coon, British Shorthair, and American Shorthair. Here, too, are instructions for transforming them into key chains, finger puppets, and magnets.Ami Ami Kittens covers a wide range of techniques, from basic crochet skills perfect for beginners to more challenging patterns for experts, and offers spiral methods to ensure that the stuffing stays inside the finished piece. Filled with pretty, fun, and irresistibly adorable young cats, Ami Ami Kittens provides hours of fun for every knitter—and cat lovers, too.

    Simply Stitched includes 20 beautiful embroidery motifs, plus project and instructions. Use these stunning designs to create accessories, clothing, and home decor.Enjoy classic embroidery motifs that are made new with fresh color combinations and incredibly textured detail. Embellish a child’s sweater with colorful candy motifs, create a holiday stocking that’s sure to become a family heirloom, or stitch a simple linen tote. With Simply Stitched, you’ll be inspired to embroider every available surface!

    It's also one of the most versatile. With a pile of colored sheets, a pair of scissors, and The Art of Paper Flowers, you can create gorgeous bouquets to give away or keep for yourself. For anyone who's an avid home crafter or future home-decor online vendor, this book will get your creative juices flowering, err, flowing.The Art of Paper Flowers makes it easy for anyone to create beautiful roses, orchids, tulips, and more--completely out of paper. There are thirty-five flowers included in the book, and each pattern is accompanied by a complete list of materials required, step-by-step instructions for creating the flower, original paper-folding techniques from the author, full-size patterns, and color photos for reference. Additionally throughout the book, there are interesting bits of trivia, myths, or folklore for each delicate flower. The book also includes a foreword by Rosie O'Donnell.All the basic information is here in The Art of Paper Flowers for readers to make their own impressive paper flower bouquets. From mastering the skill of paper manipulation to achieving seamless gluing and coloring practices, you'll make flowers look incredibly realistic. Whether you're creating gifts, decorations for an event, or home decor, The Art of Paper Flowers will have you arranging stunning flowers in no time!

    Arm Knitting features 30 step-by-step projects for head-to-toe wearables, accessories including bags and baskets, and items for the home. Every project is needle-free, and, though you can create the same stitches and use many of the same techniques as in regular knitting, big stitches and chunky yarns allow for much more rapid results.Let the photography inspire you as you work through each project, whether you want a new scarf for the winter or a new wreath for your door. From choosing yarn to weaving in ends to sewing pieces together, Arm Knitting guides you every step of the way.Perfect for those who don't know how to knit but want to learn, this popular needle-free technique will give you beautiful results in hardly any time at all.

     Swearing Cats is a Swear Word Coloring book featuring hilarious cats! 100% original illustrations. 20 unique hand-drawn illustrations with swear words and funny cats. All illustrations are printed twice, providing you with 40 printed pages for coloring. All images are printed single sided to avoid damage to other illustrations from color bleeding. Hours and hours of relaxation, mindful calm and stress relief. Swear words inside the book: D**k-head Kiss my a** A**hole C*nt Motherf***er Dumb f**k F**k it Bulls**t STFU S**tballs Prick C**k LMFAO S**t Bollocks Wanker Curse the f**k out J**k off C**t face S**t storm All words are integrated with cats illustrations in varied and funny situations. You cant miss it out! This book will help you f**k the stress away!

    Projects include the witch and the gingerbread house as well as the hero and heroine of "Hansel and Gretel"; the giant and the golden goose of "Jack and the Beanstalk" in addition to the beanstalk and Jack himself; the long-haired captive of "Rapunzel," her lonely tower, and her rescuer, the prince; the animals of "The Hare and the Hedgehog" plus a juicy carrot; and the wee subject of "Tom Thumb" and his cow.Clear instructions for creating the characters are accompanied by color photos of the finished products along with charming retellings of all five fairy tales. An introductory chapter offers general notes and tips, including pointers on working in the round, stuffing, measurements, and finishing.

    This unique way of wrapping yarn requires no previous experience or special tools, and uses yarn that can be found at your local craft store. Fun, step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs show all you need to know to create Cinderella and Prince Charming, Hansel and Gretel, King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, and many other beloved favorites.

    There are pretty floral garlands, bold poppies, sprigs of lavender, pansies, violas and flowering herbs. Susan’s love of the natural world is very apparent here, as she includes details such as bees, butterflies, and little birds in her designs. She also has a love of pattern and includes decorated bone china teapots, teacups and vintage style plates, all decorated with flowers, of course! You can stitch these motifs individually, or mix and match them to make up your own ‘sampler’ style design. They can be stitched by beginners and more confident stitchers alike. Susan’s style is contemporary with a keen eye for detail and rich shading. She likes to combine traditional and vintage style motifs with more a modern, up-to-date style, so there should be plenty of motifs to appeal to all different types of stitchers!

    These motifs are used to create traditional samplers, as well as bags, pincushions, pillows, coasters, aprons and tea towels. Instructions are presented in counted cross-stitch charts, plus step-by-step diagrams for constructing projects.

    Immerse yourself in the calming activity of coloring, while embracing the therapeutic experience of swearing like a sailor. Each hysterical pattern is printed on sturdy, tear-out pages perfect for framing, gift giving, and home decorating. With more than 60 pages of picturesque profanity, The Swear Word Coloring Book will be the adult coloring book that soothes away the stress of the day, uncensored!Features: -62 original pieces of artwork to color and enjoy-Perforated pages for easy framing-One-side printing so colors don't bleed through-Instant stress relief and humor

    Knitters will treasure this guide to crafting 20 fanciful toys that appeal to boys and girls alike. Toys range from such traditional items as a bunny and a puppy to winsome versions of more unusual animal companions ― a snake, bumblebee, mouse, caterpillar, and other endearing creatures.There are step-by-step directions for each of the toys — several with bonus accessories to knit — as well as color photographs of the completed projects. Suitable for knitters at all levels of experience, these toys make wonderful gifts and cherished keepsakes.

    20 Homemade Organic Recipes Thinking about a great gift for you loved ones? You want to surprise them with something unique that will remind them of you? Well, why don’t you try soap making? It may sound like something that requires a ton of professional equipment, but you can make fragrant and healing soaps in your own kitchen. You will need some mixing bowls, spoons, a digital scale, thermometer, and molds. Yes, you read that right! And this book will teach you how to use all these. Book#2: Essential Oils: 20+ Recipes For Your Body And Soul. Look Relaxed And Well-Groomed Although you can find a variety of essential oils in stores, it can’t make up for the amazing feeling that will fill you up once the magical fragrance starts to spread through your home as you prepare your essential oils. Book#3: Weight Loss: 14-Days Diet And Exercise Plan For Losing Weight Easy And Without Starving Losing weight has never been easier! In just 2 weeks, you will not only lose weight but will also shape and tone your muscles so that everybody will notice this transformation. The only thing you have to do is follow the meal plan for each day and find about half an hour a day to do your workout routine. As simple as that! Book#4: Tunisian Crochet: 20 Inspiring Crochet Patterns To Make Fashionable Crochet Projects When we think about Tunisian crochet, we all typically go straight for the afghan. Well, when you take a look at the Tunisian crochet patterns here, you will be amazed by all the ideas that will be coming to you. You will immediately want to grab your hook and yarn and try out these patterns. All of these can be used for any of your Tunisian crochet projects – scarves, cardigans, vests, sweaters, hats, shawls, etc. Book#5: Quick Crochet Projects: Have Fun And Learn Amazing Crochet Patterns in 7 Days Making something on my own always makes me feel proud of myself. And I believe this is how most people feel too once they finish their projects. Although crocheting may sound like something that your granny would do in her pastime, it has become pretty popular nowadays because this technique can be used to create some gorgeous items that will perfectly fit your style. Book#6: Crochet Projects: 25 Neat Crochet Projects Of Hats And Scarves That Will Warm And Comfort You “Crochet Projects: 25 Neat Crochet Projects of Hats and Scarves that Will Warm and Comfort You” is a crochet book that is designed for those who already have basic crocheting skills and want some challenge in more difficult projects. Here, not only you will get 25 wonderful ideas of crochet hats and scarves, but also easy to follow tutorials (WITH PICTURES and illustrations), so that you can directly practice what you read and see.

    You can stitch a lovely pencil pouch while your children are about to embrace an upcoming school year. Or while the snowflakes are falling from the sky; embroider a sweet vintage inspired ice skating girl. Then, as the flowers are blooming and the fresh smell of spring is in the air, you can learn a new technique of hand sewing yo-yos and then create a pretty garden apron. When the warmer weather arrives and the sound of waves are upon you; stitch up a patchwork sailboat. Even if your seasons are slightly different, I’m sure you will find great inspiration from one of the many pretty patchwork projects to sew any time of the year!

    Sew alongside them as you learn new tools, tricks, and techniques, including quilting-as-you-sew that is sure to impress."

    All around you are extraordinary things in nature, waiting to be discovered... and collected! This box is your one-stop guide to finding, observing, collecting, and exhibiting your discoveries, from flowers and blossoms to pebbles and plants. Discover and create your own collections and be amazed at the wonder of life around you.

    20+ projects, including dolls and toys, flowers and brooches, cowls, baskets and bowls Gallery of woven pieces will inspire your own weaving creativity Includes finishing techniques for these handheld weaving tools"

    From the Florence skyline to the Great Wall of China, you'll find over 40, intricate illustrations to satisfyingly complete, colour-in and frame as you so choose!Dot-to-dots were a requisite of childhood; a simple puzzle that kept us quiet for a few moments while we excitedly uncovered the scenes within them. It is this philosophy that runs throughout the Escapist series, with each image offering a short sojourn from the stresses of your day, allowing you to slow everything down and lose yourself in those few moments when your focus is devoted solely to satisfyingly watching a picture take form through the lines you draw.Creative, calming and completely addictive, unveil spectacular sights line by line, just by picking up your pencil.