Crafts and Decorative arts

Christi Johnson, author of Mystical Stitches, offers embroidery enthusiasts an in-depth workshop to create their own unique mystical and spiritually themed designs. Combining instruction with a series of hands-on experiments and exploration challenges, Johnson shares her expertise in conceiving and realizing original motifs and designs that have special mystical significance to the creator. An

Popular author Corinne Lapierre creates a charming range of 20 exquisite folk embroidered felt birds, including a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely, soft colours, the birds are filled with toy stuffing and embellished with folk-style surface embroidery in different-coloured threads. The stitches include chain, feather, fly run

Textile artists find inspiration all around them – from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. But how do you collect and record these precious thoughts and ideas? Tilly Rose shows you how, by creating stunning fabric and paper journals filled with inspiration to spark your creativity.  A lovingly created journal tells a story. It provides a fascinating glimpse i

Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers is a lusciously illustrated book that offers an authoritative, inspirational insight into the art and craft of silver jewellery making for today’s artisan.  Now updated with new information, project inspiration and profiles of renowned jewellers, this remains the go-to book on silver jewellery making. Covering all the main skills, treatments and techniques, t

Based on the classic Smurfs comic books by Belgian artist Peyo, the beloved blue creatures come to life in Sony Pictures Animation's action-packed animated story of a young Smurf's search for the legendary Smurf Village, and her true purpose. Smurfette (Demi Lovato), sets out on her grand adventure accompanied by her brothers, Brainy (Danny Pudi), Hefty (Joe Manganiello), and Clumsy (Jack McBrayer

Growing numbers of us work not only from home, but from anywhere; job flexibility has become a key requirement for employers and workers alike. This, in turn, has created new challenges for architects and designers – many of whom themselves start out working from home – who are tackling demand head on with innovative solutions that allow clients to transform their spaces to suit a wide range of ne

The exciting follow-up to the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly best seller, Harry Potter: Knitting Magic: More Patterns From Hogwarts & Beyond offers 28 new official patterns for projects ranging from spellbinding stuffed toys to cozy house apparel to all-new costume replicas—including bewitching projects inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films! Praise for Harry Potter:

Channel the magic of the Harry Potter films from the screen to your needles with the ultimate knitter’s guide to the Wizarding World. Featuring 28 magical knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, this book includes patterns for clothing, home projects, and keepsakes pulled straight from the movies—and even includes a few iconic costume pieces as seen on-screen. With yarn suggestions base

Decorative paint expert Annie Sloan's ultimate guide to using paint to transform your home. Annie Sloan's complete guide shows you how to use paint to decorate any of the surfaces in your home. Learn the basic skills for using paint on walls and furniture, alongside masterful techniques for painting floors, fabrics, lighting and more. Her 75 step-by-step projects will guide you through using pa

Learn to draw 28 different charming woodland animals from scratch in a few easy steps

Grow in creative confidence with weekly watercolor projects that showcase the magic of nature Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor and unlock your creativity with Wild Watercolor: Weekly Lessons and Techniques for Stunning Creations. With renowned watercolor artist Karen Elaine as your guide, you´ll confidently build your watercolor skills through tutorials that teach key techniques and project

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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