Crafts and Decorative arts

Stylish and super-practical, this introduction to the key skills of crochet has exactly the skills you need to master this perennially popular craft.

For a book this size there's a remarkable amount of useful content:
Introduction
- how to use this book, abbreviations and symbols

Before you start

Stylish and super-practical, this introduction to the key skills of sewing has just what you need to sew buttons, repair clothes, make alterations and take control of needle and thread.

Do you need to sew a button back on?
Or let out some trouser legs?
Or cut fabric from a pattern?
Sewing is a highly satisfying and useful skill, but it can look forbidding from the outs

Formulate, design and illustrate your own empowering affirmation art with this practical and inspiring guide. Get ready to nurture your creative spirit as you learn about the art of crafting personal mantras that resonate with your soul. Whether you're a crafty hobbyist seeking a meditative escape or someone passionate about infusing positivity into your daily routine, this book offers the perf

Jump into the world of kawaii with over 50 adorable templates to color and make your own. If you love cute and cuddly things, you probably already know about kawaii, the Japanese concept that can be translated as "cute" or "lovable." If you're new to kawaii, the Cute Kawaii Coloring coloring book is a great place to begin your journey. Coloring is the perfect activity for people of all ages, a

Celebrate your love of Romantasy with 20+ fun crochet projects. If you’re one of the millions of enthusiastic readers who’s addicted to Romantasy, Romantasy Crochet Club is a unique and entertaining way to pay creative tribute to your favorite characters, fantastical creatures, and enthralling themes. Here are just some of the more than 20 projects that sing the praises of this blockbuster genre

Explore a world of possibilities with this stylish sketchbook featuring a kraft cover with black foil. The perfect companion for all your needs, Sketchbook Large Kraft offers: An elegant kraft cover with black-foil lettering 240 pages of blank, high-quality paper An easy-to-write in layflat paperback format A deluxe, larger size of 7.45" × 10.24" that offers more space for writing and sketchin

Explore a world of possibilities with this stylish sketchbook featuring a black cover with silver foil. The perfect companion for all your needs, Sketchbook Large Black offers: An elegant black cover with silver-foil lettering 240 pages of blank, high-quality paper An easy-to-write in layflat paperback format A deluxe, larger size of 7.45" × 10.24" that offers more space for writing and sketch

Wield your pencils or stylists and learn how to draw 51 of your favorite fantasy characters! The amazing and prolific artist, Naomi Lord, is here to teach you her signature style of anime drawing with these charming, mystical characters. Get ready to expand your portfolios and sketchpads with adorable characters who wield swords, axes, and wands. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, grab your pens

Learn to draw 75 mega beasts as adorable monsters with Kawaii Monsters Unleashed. Kawaii Monsters Unleashed is a charming how-to-draw book filled with 75 irresistibly cute, quirky, and magical creatures inspired by Japanese folklore and the whimsical world of kawaii art. From sweetly spooky spirits to mischievous mini-beasts, each character is packed with personality—and easy to bring to life w

The most creative Christmas ever! Collage your own spectacular cards and decorations with this festive collection of surprising images.

You'll find whatever makes your celebrations complete. From Santa Claus, bells, baubles and reindeer to snowflakes, mistletoe and roaring log fires, it's the ultimate Christmas crafting kit. Also includes backgrounds, templates and step-by-step

An exploration of abstract textile work with practical tips on how to progress from the realistic to the abstract within your own practice. From Amish quilts through to contemporary makers, abstract textile work is a captivating art form that can capture a mood or feeling. In this fascinating book, renowned textile artist and tutor Anne Kelly shows you how to incorporate the abstract into your ow

From New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning actor, and charismatically carnivorous woodworker Nick Offerman, an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family In his long running hit book Good Clean Fun, Nick Offerman brought us into his woodshop with personal reflections on woodworking alongside instructions to create some of his favorite projects. Now, in Little Woodc

Guided by two experts, you’ll experience more than 180 works by 60 of today’s artists. Here is the best contemporary work from around the world, grouped into unusual thought-provoking topics (such as “The Body,” “Eccentric Color or Materials,” and “Allusion”) to help readers reach their own conclusions about each basket. Inspired by her widely followed blog Contemporary Basketry, the selection is

Discover the joy of knitting vibrant, Nordic-inspired outdoor garments and accessories with Une Cecilie Oksvold in Happy Nordic Knits. Escape to the scenic Norwegian winter wonderland that knitwear designer Une Cecilie Oksvold calls home! This stunning collection of 23 original designs features colorful sweaters, accessories, and zero-waste projects designed to keep you warm and stylish in any ou

Learn to draw all kinds of supercute stuff guided by over 100 step-by-step kawaii drawing tutorials! Draw and Color Everything Awesome by Dutch artist Leon Römer is packed with easy-to-follow tutorials and inspiration, perfect for beginners who want to explore cute, kawaii-inspired drawing. Whatever your age or skill level, you can learn to draw everything from foods and animals to outdoor scenes

Say goodbye to creative block with 300 Things to Draw, a guided sketchbook designed to add bursts of creative time throughout your day. Whether you’re a doodler, a budding artist, or a creatively blocked pro, let the 300 diverse prompts—from everyday objects to original concepts—set your imagination racing. With so many prompts, you can turn your drawing into a daily practice that may even becom

Create magical editions of your favorite books by stenciling their edges! This kit contains all the supplies and instructions you need. Let your imagination whisk you away to a fantastical world with the Romantasy Stenciled Book Edges Kit. From dragons to fairies to sweeping tales of romance, romantasy books are the perfect escape from the world. Now you can add an artistic touch to your own rom

A collection of patterns for classic sweaters and knitwear, inspired by treasured historical designs from Norway and Scandinavia

Inspired by traditional sweater styles worn by sailors and fishermen in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this collection is based on a photographic archive from the Maritime Museum in the eastern Denmark town of Helsingor.

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Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films.STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor—so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVE

The patterns from this fully licensed knitting book are based on Apple Corps' archive of Fab Four design details. Create adult sweaters, cardigans, accessories, childrenswear, and homewares that are cozy, gorgeously detailed, and unmistakably Beatles. The patterns are designed to appeal to all ages, and when made with the yarns suggested, are intended to result in heritage pieces that fans will tr