Название: Log Cabin Improv: Quilts with a Twist on Tradition
Автор: Mary M. Hogan
Издательство: Landauer
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 108 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Are you a quilter seeking to try your hand at improv quilting, but not quite sure how to approach the technique? This must-have guide to improv quilting offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block: log cabins! The ultimate guide to learning how to play with improv, this 128-page book will show you everything you need to know to quilt confidently using log cabin blocks as your base. With the log cabin quilt block structure, you can explore a variety of improvisational possibilities while still ending up with a quilt that goes together beautifully!

Название: In This Garden: Exploration in Mixed-Media Visual Narrative
Автор: Angela Cartwright, Sarah Fishburn
Издательство: Quarry Books
Год: 2009
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 18 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This book acts as a showcase for a collaborative art project sponsored by artists Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn. The project explores the theme of "gardens" as a metaphor for peace, beauty, tranquility, reflection, and creativity, while at the same offering readers an inspiring collage workbook that explores the techniques, methods, and the insights of the participating artists. The book includes inspiring garden-related quotes that artists can use in theirown work, a blank"garden gate" template, and a gallery of garden-themed imagery that readers can alter and use in their own artwork.

Название: Small Loom & Freeform Weaving: Five Ways to Weave
Автор: Barbara Matthiessen
Издательство: Creative Publishing
Год: 2011
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 29 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Yarn arts and felting are two of today's most popular crafts, and popularity for weaving, a natural extension of those crafts, is growing. Small hand-held looms and tabletop looms are now available at yarn shops and hobby/craft stores, and readers of Small Loom and Freeform Weaving can even construct looms themselves using common household materials. Most looms can be constructed in a couple minutes and can be reused numerous times. This book will also show readers how to use their looms. Included are 30 projects, some of which can easily be completed in an evening or weekend. Readers will enjoy step-by-step, diagrammed instructions for personal items, such as iPod and cell phone holders, scarves, purses, and jewelry, and home decor projects, such as pillows, table runners, wall hangings, and book covers.

Название: 50 Ways to Win at Chess
Автор: Steve Giddins
Издательство: Gambit Publications
Год: 2007
Формат: PDF
Размер: 27 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In a sequel to the hugely successful 50 Essential Chess Lessons, Steve Giddins now presents 50 games that each illustrate an important winning method. This engaging and highly readable book is a painless way to build your personal arsenal of techniques and ideas. The games are mostly from the modern era, but with a few classic examples chosen to show key themes in as clear a way as possible. In these cases, the defender may have never seen the critical idea before, and fails to react appropriately. We then move on to more complex examples where the attacker needs to overcome stiffer resistance. Giddins repeatedly shows that despite the tactical complexity of many of these battles, the fundamental concepts can be grasped by all chess-players, and will help them navigate through apparently intimidating terrain.

Название: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Crochet
Автор: Cecily Keim, Kim P. Werker
Издательство: Visual
Год: 2011
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 32 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The visual way to get hooked on crochet. The art of crocheting is timeless-and its popularity is evident in the surge of modern, sophisticated techniques like amigurumi and Tunisian crochet. So if you yearn for the skills to join this crafting revolution, this easy-to-follow guide is for you! With new patterns and even more techniques explained step by step, this updated edition is your go-to guide for learning how to crochet. Concise, two-page lessons show you all the steps to a skill and are ideal for quick review. Detailed color photos demonstrate each step and helpful tips provide additional guidance. New patterns, more techniques, and refreshed interior design.

Название: Crepe Paper Blooms, Bugs and Butterflies: Over 20 colourful paper projects from Miss Petal & Bloom
Автор: Eileen Lim
Издательство: David & Charles
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 188 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In this beautifully illustrated guidebook, internationally acclaimed artist Eileen reveals her secrets to crafting whimsical blooms and insects using 180gsm Italian crepe paper. To begin, the materials and basic techniques are broken down in detail, making this a perfect book for beginners. In the Blooms chapter, you'll learn how to create a host of flowers that will never wilt, including a sunflower, a rose, two kinds of peonies, a dahlia, a ranunculus, oriental poppies, anemones, hydrangeas and a magnificent king protea. Eileen also demonstrates simple ways to transform your handmade flowers into lovely bouquets - perfect as gifts for your loved ones.

Название: Colorful Crochet Knitwear: Crochet sweaters and more with mosaic, intarsia and tapestry crochet patterns
Автор: Sandra Gutierrez
Издательство: David & Charles
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 138 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet. Why should knitters have all the fun when it comes to colourwork? If you prefer using one hook to two needles but wish you could crochet colourful garments like knitters then this collection of colourful crochet clothing is for you. Whether it’s a sweater with a decorative yoke or a matching beanie and glove set in a Scandinavian-inspired design, this collection of crochet patterns shows that it’s not just knitters who can make colorwork sweaters and accessories – crochet can be just as versatile once you know the techniques.

Название: 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles: 56 Easy Animal Designs for Beginners
Автор: Jaeheon Yun
Издательство: Fox Chapel Publishing
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 50 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Achieve simple, sweet, and stackable puzzles and toys! The ultimate project guide for beginners, 20-Minute Scroll Saw Puzzles features over 55 easy and adorable animal family puzzle designs that consist of no more than 10 pieces each. After opening with detailed sections on the scroll saw basics, wood selection, safety, child-safe finishes, and more, a helpful step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make a puzzle project from start to finish. From there, be inspired by high-quality, full-size scroll saw patterns and make a collection of classic yet one-of-a-kind wooden toys and puzzles, consisting of sloths, koalas, unicorns, safari animals, sea creatures, and so much more! Author, scroll saw artist, and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts contributor Jaeheon Yun is most notable for his whimsical puzzles and nontraditional designs that consist of interlocking animals that can be stacked and arranged in a variety of ways.

Название: Making Candles and Soaps For Dummies
Автор: Kelly Ewing
Издательство: For Dummies
Год: 2010
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 31 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa. Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business!

Название: Twenty to Make: Bunting and Pennants
Автор: Kate Haxell
Издательство: Search Press
Год: 2011
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 12 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Kate Haxell is bang on trend and first in the market with this bunting and pennants book! In this fun addition to the Twenty to Make series Kate shows how to make twenty gorgeous bunting designs in a range of stunning fabrics and finishes. Perfect sewing projects to adorn the home and garden, these bunting designs are also fabulous for parties, weddings or to celebrate Christmas. Full sewing patterns/templates are included, as are full instructions for each bunting project. The projects include: Spots & Stripes Bunting, Christmas Tree Bunting, Garden Party Bunting, Pom-Pom Bunting, and many, many more. Each of the twenty finished bunting are shown in beautiful styled photographs. The small size of the book makes it a brilliant gift or stocking-filler.