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| "Beautiful Quilling Step-by-Step by Judy Cardinal, Janet Wilson, Jane Jenkins, Diane Boden Crane (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Four experienced paper crafters show you everything you need to make your own quilled characters wildflowers and motifs to decorate your craftwork A comprehensive source of innovative ideas each of the many projects is accompanied by full step-by-step techniques Start from the beginning with clear explanations of the basics of quilling and build up to make everything from chocolate drops to angels taking in frogs and hot air balloons along the way!"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Ready to Paint: Paris in Watercolour by Geoff Kersey (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "The Ready to Paint series provides six tracings for readers to pull out and transfer on to watercolour paper There is one for each of the five step-by-step demonstrations plus a bonus tracing of the inspirational painting in the Introduction section Geoff Kersey is an expert draughtsman and his skilful drawings of famous Paris scenes provide the basis for five detailed and realistic paintings The clear step-by-step photographs explain the painting process in great depth and make it easy for readers to reproduce all of the projects which include iconic scenes such the Eiffel Tower the Arc de Triomphe and a Montmartre Cafe"
Price: 6.49 |
| "RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Crewelwork by Jacqui McDonald (Spiral bound, 2010)" |
| "The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard developing techniques in new and innovative ways This book includes an extensive stitch guide covering all the stitches necessary for crewel embroidery a design section and a history of the Royal School itself"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Realistic Abstracts: Painting Abstracts Based on What You See by Kees van Aalst (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "This book introduces the concept of realistic abstract painting - a loosely impressionistic form of painting that leaves much to the imagination of the viewer The subject though recognisable is executed with freedom and fluidity resulting in a painting that is far from photographic It has been described as the 'grey' area between figurative and abstract painting yet there is nothing dull about this style as the numerous colourful examples in this book show Aimed at those with some experience of painting all the examples in this book use various forms of water-based media including gouache acrylics and watercolours Designed to inspire this book will stimulate your imagination; encourage you to try out the various methods described; and help you develop your own way of painting in this exciting style"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Art in Felt & Stitch: Creating Beautiful Works of Art Using Fleece, Fibres and Threads by Moy Mackay (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "In this visually stunning book Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt Characterised by her wonderful use of colour Moy's work is breathtaking and includes still-lifes animals and landscapes inspired by the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Borders where she lives and works Moy takes you through every step of the process including the materials and tools you need the feltmaking process itself (which is easier than you'd imagine) and how to put together four fabulous felt paintings of your own There is guidance on stitching including both hand- and machine-stitching as well as how to use colour and introduce texture in the form of different fibres and threads There are numerous examples of Moy's work through the book and by the end you will not fail to be inspired to create gorgeous felt paintings of your own Moy's passionate use of colour and the deep texture created by felting are what draw me to her work I also like the way that she concentrates on her surroundings for her subject matter - her work is very free-Kaffe Fassett"
Price: 10.99 |
| "How to Draw: Wild Animals: In Simple Steps by Jonathan Newey (Paperback, 2010)" |
| "Learn how to draw a lion or a tiger See how easy it is to draw an elephant There is a great selection of wild animals in this book including more big cats zebra a giraffe a white rhino and a magnificent stag Amazing results can be achieved in no time using Jonathan Newey's simple step-by-step techniques From simple shapes to each final image he demystifies the process making drawing achievable and fun to do"
Price: 4.49 |
| "RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Stumpwork by Kate Sinton (Spiral bound, 2011)" |
| "The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years but is constantly taking embroidery forwards in new and innovative ways This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School In Stumpwork Kate Sinton brings together all of the major techniques and stitches associated with stumpwork embroidery to produce a stunning book that reflects both her expertise as an embroiderer and her artistic talent For both expert advice and innovation this book is second to none"
Price: 7.99 |
| "130 New Iris Folded Cards to Make by Maruscha Gaasenbeek (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Iris folding is a simple technique that involves folding papers to create beautiful spiralling patterns that are similar in shape to the iris aperture of a camera In this book Maruscha Gaasenbeek shares with you her love of iris folding providing templates and clear instructions for 130 beautiful greetings cards based on iris-folded designs It combines three previously published books by the same author Iris Folding With Love Iris Folding For Fun and Iris Folding a Full Year and represents a fantastic source of inspiration and ideas for cards for all occasions"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Goldwork: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration by Hazel Everett (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Hazel Everett is an exceptionally skilled goldwork embroiderer and in this beautiful book she passes on her knowledge and expertise in a way that is both practical and visually stunning Drawing on traditional methods she creates works that are brilliantly executed in a style that is both modern and unique Here Hazel provides expert guidance and advice on an extensive range of goldwork embroidery techniques Her detailed descriptions and step-by-step instructions are accompanied by clear diagrams and embroidered samples all carefully and exquisitely worked by the author herself Throughout the book there are numerous examples of the author's own work providing inspiration for embroiderers who wish to extend their skills in this fascinating area The book ends with ten fabulous projects including richly worked samplers Christmas tree decorations and needle books all using the full range of techniques threads and other materials that the reader has learnt about in the previous sections of the book This is an invaluable reference for those already familiar with the art of goldwork embroidery as well as an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to embark upon it A unique source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in goldwork embroidery All of the major techniques and materials associated with goldwork embroidery are explained through clear step-by-step instructions worked samples and diagrams and there are ten fabulous projects to put into practice all the reader has learnt allowing them to produce beautiful embroideries of their own Numerous exquisitely worked pieces provide inspiration and ideas"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Twenty to Make: Mini Cross Stitch by Michael Powell (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Michael Powell provides twenty mini cross stitch designs each accompanied by a full-colour chart key and general instructions Each of Michael's unique quirky contemporary designs measures approximately 312 x 312in (9 x 9cm) though the designs come in a variety of formats and include tall narrow designs as well as borders All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or evenweave fabric There's a broad range of subjects to choose from including country cottages flowers hearts and festive Christmas trees so whatever the occasion there is bound to be a design that suits it perfectly There are general instructions and simple stitch diagrams at the beginning of the book so even those new to cross stitch will be able to accomplish all of the projects as well as notes on fabric preparation and washing instructions"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Jean Haines' Atmospheric Watercolours: Painting with Freedom, Expression and Style by Jean Haines (Hardback, 2012)" |
| "Accomplished artist Jean Haines shares her passion for watercolours in this wonderfully practical book Known for her exciting techniques and love of colour Jean takes you on an inspirational painting journey on which you&39;ll encounter amongst other things magical watercolour flow glorious washes sunbursts and a magnificent hotting it up&39; finale With her simple exercises clear advice and easy-to-follow projects Jean pushes the boundaries and will alter the way you think about watercolours and painting for everWith a selection of popular subjects including animals landscapes buildingsflowers and people there is something for everyone here whatever their artistic ability"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Complete Guide to Life Drawing by Gottfried Bammes (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "A complete course packed with instruction and profusely illustrated This fantastic book is all you need if you want to start drawing the figure or if you want to develop your life drawing skills It is the ultimate reference book a most inspirational guide and above all it offers everything you ever needed to know including tips on simple ways to get it right' essential advice on anatomy help with easy drawing methods and many different examples of the drawn figure It is important to understand how the body works and detailed sections show hands feet faces limbs and much more"
Price: 14.49 |
| "200 Fair Isle Designs: Knitting Charts, Combination Designs, and Colour Variations by Mary Mucklestone (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Knitters will first learn to read colour charts and then gain the confidence to use the patterns to create their own stunning projects and garments A unique selector at the beginning of the book makes it easy to choose a design you like Organised by row and stitch count each of the patterns is accompanied by an easy-to-follow chart indicating both the pattern stitches and the colours used and each sample is shown charted in an alternative colourway A mix and match feature lets you combine patterns with confidence Includes guidance on yarn choices and special techniques unique to Fair Isle knitting"
Price: 11.49 |
| "RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Whitework by Lizzy Lansberry (Spiral bound, 2012)" |
| "The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years but is constantly taking embroidery forward in new and innovative ways This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School Whitework begins with the history of this wide-ranging type of embroidery then explains the materials needed and the issues of designing and ordering your work for stitching in white on white fabric The Stitches section covers pulled thread core surface decorative and drawn thread stitches as well as eyelets and cutwork Two beautiful whitework pieces are then analysed to show how all the stitches and techniques were used and a traditional piece is reworked with a contemporary twist Finally the further techniques of using layers net darning and trailing are shown Step by step photography full instructions and diagrams make this a clear and user-friendly guide to whitework and Lizzy's skills and talent make it an inspirational book"
Price: 7.99 |
| "RSN Essential Stitch Guides: Goldwork by Helen McCook (Spiral bound, 2012)" |
| "The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard and is well respected all over the world It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years but is constantly taking embroidery forward in new and innovative ways This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques All of the authors were chosen by the RSN and all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School Goldwork is all about the interplay of colour texture and light and it is this quality that is at the heart of Helen McCook's work The book starts with a historical account of goldwork then moves on to the materials and equipment required framing up how to transfer a design on to fabric and how to start and finish a thread The main section of the book then covers all of the essential stitches and techniques through clear step-by-step diagrams and photographs coupled with beautiful close-up photographs showing how then can be used in a finished piece These include couching bricking basketweave cutwork spangles s-ing pearl purl plate and kid The book ends with a section in which the techniques described in the previous section are combined to create finished pieces all beautifully and exquisitely worked by the author"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Twenty to Make: Crocheted Flowers by Jan Ollis (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "In 2007 Search Press launched the innovative 20 to Make series Ten years and over 2 million sales later we're celebrating its success with a relaunch series design and 6 new mini series - 20 to Knit 20 to Crochet 20 to Stitch 20 to Craft 20 to Papercraft and 20 to Sugarcraft Still superb value at just GBP499 and in the same pocket-sized format with full-colour throughout these books will continue to delight your customers and will fly off bookshelves the world over Novelty crocheters will love this collection of beautiful and realistic flowers to crochet Jan Ollis has designed twenty different flowers and each one is accompanied by an alternative in a different colour scheme Full crochet instructions are given for each flower together with lists of the materials and equipment needed Each design is simply photographed so that crocheters can see the design clearly and is also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces including brooches and embellishments on hats bags sweaters place mats cushions scarves and even shoes"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Twenty to Make: Knitted Beanies by Susie Johns (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Beanies are a winter favourite among home knitters and here Susie Johns shows you how to knit them using the simple patterns in this book Susie's designs are fun fresh and inspiring and will appeal to a wide range of knitters From traditional to contemporary fun and funky and knitted in bright vibrant yarns to muted pastels there is something for everyone Susie has designed patterns suitable for men women children and babies; for a relaxed look go for the oversized Slouch Beanie a little girl would love the cute Charm Beanie choose the soft cream Baby Beanie for a new arrival and the Beastie Beanie for a fun-loving lad! Knitted beanies also make fantastic gifts for special friends and relatives"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Abstracts: 50 Inspirational Projects by Rolina Van Vliet (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Where do you find inspiration for an abstract painting? How do you start? What materials should you use? Are composition and perspective important? These questions and others are answered in detail in this impressive book with a clarity that guarantees success Whether you want to purely abstract your ideas thoughts and feelings into colour and mood or whether you want to base your pictures on subjects that interest you such as landscapes flowers or music you will find much to guide and fascinate you here Rolina van Vliet is an enthusiastic teacher and she offers a brilliant insight into what makes good paintings with 50 stunning projects each accompanied by expert tips and a full palette of exciting and fun techniques With help on what materials to use and how to use them she includes many photographs illustrating different ways to create smooth textured collaged vibrant powerful and atmospheric abstract art Beginners will love the way Rolina encourages experimentation - there are no rules and more experienced artists will find much here to inspire them"
Price: 8.99 |
| "David Bellamy's Complete Guide to Watercolour Painting by David Bellamy (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Renowned watercolourist David Bellamy shares his invaluable expertise in this complete reference book for artists including essential advice on painting still life flowers and plants landscapes buildings people and coastal scenery Packed with information and adviceSeven step-by-step demonstrationsOver 250 step-by-step photographsDozens of inspiring paintings"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers: Techniques, Treatments & Applications for Inspirational Design by Elizabeth Bone..." |
| "Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a comprehensive examination of all the techniques surface treatments and innovations used by silver jewellery makers Unlike more general silversmithing books that also include silver ornaments this book places a strong emphasis on the information that is relevant to jewellery makers giving them all they need to know about working with this unique and versatile material It takes the reader through the basic skills as well as specialist techniques and treatments for silver jewellery making Traditional techniques such as filigree are examined alongside contemporary designs that marry metals and mix materials to create unique textures and surfaces This authoritative and lusciously illustrated book offers a comprehensive and inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today's artisan Packed with instructional information and inspiration this book is aimed at the range of home-crafters and the Etsycom market as well as professional jewellery makers who are looking for a more detailed insight into working with silver Silver is easy to work with affordable and results in elegant stylish jewellery that is above the level of the more crafty beads-and-colored-stones style of jewellery making Being versatile and malleable means this is a material that jewellery makers can experiment with and also use with a combination of other materials to create unique stylish and highly sophisticated looking jewellery With its comprehensive range of techniques and inspiration Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a must-have for all levels of jewellery makers and designers and guarantees a strong position on the backlist"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Making Fantasy Cloth Dolls by Jan Horrox (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Building on the success of Jan Horrox's previous book Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls Jan's new book focuses on her exquisite fantasy dolls including beautiful fairies amazing mermaids an enigmatic witch and a steampunk doll with attitude These magical dolls are full of character and are amazingly easy to achieve with the help of this practical book Step-by-step instructions are provided for all the basic techniques including how to make the bodies heads arms legs hands and feet; how to make the hair; and how to needlesculpt and paint the exquisite faces to really bring your character to life There are instructions for making webbed fingers delicate fairy wings as well as a mermaid's tail and there are three easy-to-follow projects to put all your newly acquired skills into practice Jan encourages the reader to use their imagination and create dolls of their own and the alternative designs that accompany each project show how easily this can be done simply by changing the faces colours fabrics and embellishments used"
Price: 7.99 |
| "A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing: Re-Issue by Vivien Prideaux (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required preparing the fabric and the dyeing methods Using Shibori techniques - folding pleating clamping stitching and pole wrapping the author illustrates all the different stages using clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow text A stunning sequence of inspirational projects have been specially chosen to develop skills and build confidence with instructions on how to make a tea cosy a jacket a silk scarf and more Previously published as A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing 9780855329761"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Painting Watercolour Trees the Easy Way by Terry Harrison (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Following on from his successful book Watercolour Trees Terry presents a new edition of this award-winning title and includes a great selection of clear detailed step-by-step demonstrations along with extra tips to show how to paint beautiful trees quickly and easily He teaches how to paint an impression of trees rather than showing how reproduce each leaf and illustrates the importance of understanding shapes perspective light and shade and the way foliage changes with the seasons This is a book for all landscape artists whatever their skill levels and anyone who wants to learn more about painting trees whether they are magnificent in their winter habitat gloriously bedecked in spring foliage splendid in their summer raiment or stunning when their leaves turn to russet reds and spun golds"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Techniques of Traditional Icon Painting by Gilles Weissmann (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "A detailed and practical guide focusing on the traditional methods of icon painting and its rich history With all you would ever want to know from the materials you need and how to prepare a panel to adding inscriptions and finishing off Part of the icon's symbolism is transmitted in the techniques used to create it and this is explored throughout with in depth information step-by-step demonstrations invaluable advice and many superb examples of finished icon paintings"
Price: 11.99 |
| "100 Snowflakes to Crochet by Caitlin Sainio (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Bring the magic of a fresh snowfall into your own home with this gorgeous collection of crocheted snowflakes With all the lacybeauty of the real thing they are a lovely addition to any home Spend an hour making an ornament or two or take a weekend and crochet a whole blizzard! With clear instructions and full patterns for a wide range of designs-from simple snowflakes requiring only a few stitches to large intricate ones-this book gives you all the techniques you'll need Includes a section on the basics of crochet which explains all the stitches and patterns that you'll encounter in the book Patterns are organised by complexity with the easiest first-allowing you to pick a project that matches your skill level and work through the book improving your techniques as you go This book also includes suggestions for alternative yarn choices and pattern options so you can make unique snowflakes of your own"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Twenty to Make: Crocheted Granny Squares by Val Pierce (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Want to learn how to crochet? Make a granny square the simple techniques have lasted for decades and now they are more trendy than ever With endless colour and size variations creating these hip squares is fun and easy They can be used like building blocks and combined with other squares to make original projects and gifts or used to embellish larger items This book will show you how to create 20 different squares including flower patterns interpreted in different colours and yarns to create a kaleidoscope of effects Also included are projects that show the reader how to make their squares into a simple baby blanket arm warmers a purse a pin cushion a mug cosy and a stylish pair of boot toppers DMC yarns as well as fancy yarns are used all of which are readily available and both US and UK crochet abbreviations are used throughout"
Price: 4.49 |
| "30 Minute Artist: Painting Flowers in Watercolour by Fiona Peart (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Do you want to paint quick loose watercolours? This practical guide for beginners in a handy sketchbook format will show you how you can achieve attractive and successful paintings in just thirty minutes Expert watercolourist Fiona Peart shares her tips and techniques for producing quick and effective paintings of beautiful flowers in half an hour; ideal for those short on time but high on enthusiasm!"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Modern Flower Painter: Creating Vibrant Botanical Portraits in Watercolour by Anna Mason (Hardback, 2014)" |
| "Anna Mason's exceptional floral artwork has won awards from the Royal Horticultural Society International Artist magazine and seen her elected to the prestigious Society of Botanical Artists In this book she shares her innovative watercolour technique so that you can paint flowers in her clean crisp style The book covers every aspect of painting modern botanical-style portraits of flowers from tips on gathering your reference to Anna's six stage watercolour process There are instructions on setting up your studio and how to produce the detailed drawings Each of the six step-by-step projects is accompanied by an outline drawing tonal notes and useful colour swatches so that you can compare the tone and hue of your mixes to Anna's own This all builds into a fantastic guide that will inspire and challenge the experienced watercolour artist while drawing in and reassuring the complete beginner"
Price: 13.49 |
| "The Textile Artist: Applique Art: Freehand Machine-Embroidered Pictures by Abigail Mill (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "This much anticipated guide to the work of textile artist Abigail Mill features five beautiful step-by-step projects as well as themed galleries of her contemporary ethereal artworks The book touches on Abigail's inspirations and influences and looks in detail at the elements that bring her work to life colour texture pattern and free machine embroidery techniques From fraying and layering to free machine embroidery and embellishment this gorgeous book teaches the reader how to recreate Abigail's unique contemporary style and will inspire them to create wonderful pieces of their own"
Price: 11.99 |
| "Di van Niekerk's Roses: In Silk and Organza Ribbon by Di van Niekerk (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "Whether you learn on the exquisite rose sampler specially designed for the book or make only one rose this is a book that you will refer to often especially when you wish to make something exceptional Learn how to make delicate beautiful and realistic silk roses and organza leaves and have fun making them for a friend or for a special project There is a flower for every occasion adorning a hat or a knitted bag embellishing a crocheted scarf or adding beauty to a beaded necklace Techniques include 16 different roses blooming amongst a latticework of rosebuds leaves and stems Learn how to make rose petals and rose hips sepals stems and leaves spent roses and stamens and gorgeous little birds a bird's nest beautiful butterflies bows and wisteria There is something for everyone in these pages and it is amazing how easy enjoyable and rewarding these techniques are"
Price: 10.49 |
