Название: The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook: More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn
Автор: Carol Ekarius, Deborah Robson
Издательство: Storey Publishing
Год: 2011
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 33 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece. Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven. The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook is an artist’s handbook, travel guide, and spinning enthusiast’s ultimate reference source all in one.

Название: New Ideas for Today's Knitting
Автор: Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss
Издательство: Sterling
Год: 2008
Формат: PDF
Размер: 60 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Grandma’s sweaters never looked this alluring! Forget about traditional knitting patterns, because this collection showcases completely up-to-date, with-it, and sexy garments meant for today’s fashion-forward young divas. Every project is a fabulous surprise that will have you grabbing those needles and stitching as fast as you can. Make a glamorous “fur” coat along with a pair of boot toppers. Create an array of halters, tanks, and tube tops that would look hot paired with extra-short shorts. Select from a slew of slinky black dresses—a must for any wardrobe—adorned with jewels and fringe. For sun worshippers, there’s an irresistible bikini sunsuit. And the pretty nighties can do double-duty as partywear. You won’t find projects like this anywhere else!

Название: Bewitching Cross Stitch
Автор: Joan Elliott
Издательство: David & Charles
Год: 2008
Формат: PDF
Размер: 81 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Prepare to be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favourite designers, Joan Elliott.

Название: Jane Packer's Flower Course: Easy techniques for fabulous flower arranging
Автор: Jane Packer
Издательство: Ryland, Peters & Small
Год: 2008
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 22 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This book imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging to every reader, novice and expert alike. In Jane Packer's Flower Course, celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school, putting her wealth of experience and her celebrated designs within the reach of every reader. This beautiful new book is divided into three sections. covering irresistible floral gifts, gorgeous arrangements of all shapes and sizes, and fabulous party and wedding flowers. Jane Packer is one of Britain's best-known floral artists. She established Jane Packer Flowers in 1982 and now has outlets in London, New York, Seoul, Tokyo and Kuwait City.

Название: Do-It-Yourself Family: Fun and Useful Home Projects the Whole Family Can Make Together
Автор: Eric Stromer
Издательство: Bantam
Год: 2006
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

“The genius of Eric Stromer’s book is showing that do-it-yourself projects are a wonderful way to bring your family together. While enjoying each other’s company, you learn how to set reachable goals and to build a little confidence along the way. Thank you, Eric, for your enthusiastic encouragement of constructive family time (literally) and for sharing practical tips to make the effort fun and successful. I can’t wait for our next trip to the hardware store.” –Amy Grant

Название: Fantasies & Flowers: Origami in Fabric for Quilters
Автор: Kumiko Sudo
Издательство: The Quilt Digest Press
Год: 1999
Формат: PDF
Размер: 14 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Following on the tremendous success of quilting bestseller Fabled Flowers, Kumiko Sudo's new book features 30 completely new fabric origami designs. Returning to the ever-popular floral motif, these stunning quilt designs showcase Kumiko's incredible range, in the vibrant, glowing colors that are characteristic of her work. Each block combines simple piecing and appliqué techniques, showing even beginning quilters how to make perfect three-dimensional flowers. All are complete with step-by-step drawings, easy-to-follow directions, and full-size templates. There are also assembly instructions for six beautiful floral quilts.

Название: Simple Sewing: 30 Fast and Easy Projects for Beginners
Автор: Katie Lewis
Издательство: Cedar Fort
Год: 2013
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 29 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Unleash your creativity and become the successful do-it-yourself sewer you've always wanted to be! Using the tips, techniques, and 30 assorted sewing projects in this book, you’ll be able to create custom household items and gifts in no time. Whip up accessories, decorations, baby items, and more. Add a tasteful handmade touch to your home with these timeless projects, all while building your basic sewing skills! With crisp photography and easy-to-follow tutorials, Simple Sewing is sure to be a staple on your bookshelf for years to come.

Название: The Jewelry Maker's Field Guide: Tools and Essential Techniques
Автор: Helen Driggs
Издательство: Interweave
Год: 2013
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Discover a thorough reference guide to metalworking tools and techniques with multiple demos, tutorials, cross-references, and supportive skill-building exercises and projects. Helen I. Driggs, senior editor for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist , brings her down-to-earth approach and strong metalworking knowledge base to this overview of basic and not-so-basic metalworking techniques. The Jewelry Maker's Field Guide walks you through the variety of metalworking tools available and offers guidance on setting up a studio, buying and organizing supplies, and determining what tools to buy and when. Organizing tools by basic functions, Helen offers a solid and logical overview of metalworking techniques and teaches sets of related skills, showing how different tools can sometimes achieve the same end. Each chapter includes stepped demos and applied techniques for using particular tools. The book culminates in projects that combine a variety of techniques and allow the reader to further apply and practice their metalworking skills.

Название: Beading Pocket Guide
Автор: Leisure Arts
Издательство: Leisure Arts
Год: 2010
Формат: PDF
Размер: 11 Мб
Язык: английский / English

You will love designing your own jewelry, and this Beading Pocket Guide (Leisure Arts #56018) will inspire you to try new beading patterns, focal groupings, and strand arrangements. Take it to the store for help with gathering beads and choosing jewelry findings. At home, refer to the guide for tips to make countless creations with ease. This handy, laminated reference guide is approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.625 inches wide and folds out accordion-style with illustrated information. A ruler with inches and millimeters is printed along the edge.

Название: Decorative Crochet Wall Hangings
Автор: Lisa McDonald
Издательство: Annies
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Decorate your home with these 6 on-trend crochet wall hangings! All wall hangings are worked in single crochet from the bottom of the hanging up and are made using Scheepjes Softfun DK-weight cotton. Each hanging measures approximately 14" x 20" and requires a 16 1/2" wood dowel rod. Designs include Funky Chicken, Hungry Goat, Herd That Cow, Christmas Truck, Rustic Barn, and Wildflowers. Knowledge of chart reading required.