Sashiko: 20 Projects Using Traditional Japanese Stitching by JILL CLAY
Category: Craft
Learn the stunning art of Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive guide that's packed with inspirational ideas. Meaning "little stabs", it's a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced running stitches to create eye-catching geometric patterns. 20 patterns and motifs that readers c ...Show more
Elemental Macrame: 20 Macrame and Crystal Projects for Balance and Beauty by REBECCA MILLAR
Category: Craft
Create beautiful macrame projects that invoke the sacred elements of Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Spirit. The idea of classical 'elements' is common to many belief systems including Ancient Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Chinese and Japanese philosophies. The five elements ...Show more
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry - Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft by Azby Brown; Mira Locher (Foreword by)
Category: Craft
The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the monastery's reconstruction ...Show more
Shimmering Silver gift wrapping paper by Tuttle Publishing,
Category: Craft
These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 Asian-inspired prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.The shimmering silver color is highlighted throughout, used in contrast with dramatic black and classic white, with pops of pink for an element of fun. The variety of papers mean ...Show more
Bushcraft Whittling: Projects for Carving Useful Tools at Camp and in the Field by RICK WIEBE
Category: Craft
An easy and fun introduction to the essential outdoor skill of bushcraft whittling. Bushcraft whittling - the art of shaping improvised campsite and hiking implements - requires no special tools or complex techniques, and you can practice on just about any wood that comes to hand. Plus, being able to ma ...Show more
Wild Textiles: Grown, Foraged, Found by Alice Fox
Category: Craft
Alice Fox, artist and author of Natural Processes in Textile Art, works with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. In this new book, she encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometime ...Show more
Kaffe Fassett's Timeless Themes: 23 New Quilts Inspired by Classic Patterns by Kaffe Fassett
Category: Craft
World-renowned artist Kaffe Fassett dives deep into the archives to reinvent his most beloved and classic fabric-based designs through an extraordinary collection of fresh quilt patternsKaffe Fassett needs no introduction--a master colorist and textile designer, Kaffe is known for legendary designs and ...Show more
Whittling Walking Sticks by PETER BENSON
Category: Craft
WhittlingWalking Sticks introducesthe relaxing and traditional craft of whittling. Explore making personalized walkingsticks with seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson.Intricately carved and infusedwith character, this charming collection of whittled stick toppers isperfect for would-be whittlers and those ...Show more
Great Book of Woodburning, Revised and Expanded Second Edition - Pyrography Techniques, Patterns, and Projects for All Skill Levels with 40+ Original, Traceable Designs and Step-By-Step Instructions by Lora S. Irish
Category: Craft | Series: Great Book Ser.
A complete and contemporary update to this best-selling resource for woodburners, renowned artist Lora Irish reveals her secrets in this newly revised edition. Beginner and advanced pyrographers alike benefit from more than 40 original traceable line art designs, and step-by-step instructions for transf ...Show more
Linocut: Learn in a Weekend by Nick Morley
Category: Craft | Series: Learn in a Weekend Ser.
"Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers through their first projects, and this accessible book distils his knowledge into friendly step-by-step projects, each chosen to demonstrate a particular skill, and illustrated with clear photography. With templates accompanying each proj ...Show more
Embroidered Crochet: Enchanting Projects to Crochet and Embroider by Anna Nikipirowicz
Category: Craft
With just one crochet stitch and 10 basic embroidery stitches to learn, create 10 beautifully embellished crocheted items for you and your home.Single crochet (UK double) forms a dense, firm base that's ideal for stitching on using either crochet yarn or stranded cotton. The effect is a beautiful, textu ...Show more
Spon: A Guide to Spoon Carving and the New Wood Culture by Barn the Spoon
Category: Craft
"The word for spoon is derived from the old Norse for chip of wood - spoon. Wooden spoons then need no further qualifier, they are spoons in their purest form." (Barn The Spoon). The simple, ordinary spoon is part of our everyday lives, intimately entwined with the acts of eating and socialising, from s ...Show more