Recommendation: Lace Works is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning and creating Irish lace. The book features clear instructions for 30 unique and beautiful patterns, as well as helpful hints for finishing doilies. With its focus on basic stitches, even beginners can follow along and produce stunning results. Overall, this book is highly recommended for craft enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty and intricacy of lacework.

Take a walk through the metal garden, and admire the delicate blooms and intricate details. Dogwood blossoms, orchids, daisies, wisteria, daffodils, sunflowers, and many more beautiful flowers are all crafted from metal and finished with embellishments, including gemstones, leather, crystals, and more. Readers will learn how to cut, pierce, and texture metal as well as make cold connections including wrapping and riveting. Any level metalworker will love the end results of flowers that are as light as the flowers they represent!

This book covers everything you need to know to create beautiful soft furnishings for your home. The step-by-step projects are easy to follow and will help you create curtains, pillows, and more. The inspirational gatefolds provide additional ideas to take your decor to the next level. The comprehensive coverage of fabrics and techniques makes this a great resource for beginners and experts alike.

This book seeks to show, through approximately 250 full-color photographs, the diversity of quiltmaking traditions from around the world. Quilts have been made in myriad cultures throughout human history. Those made in the Western European tradition are usually regarded as "typical," but the art of quiltmaking encompasses much more. Even traditional quiltmaking in western Europe, which includes forms generally regarded as "American," and practiced in many parts of the New World, covers a vast variety of styles and designs. And when we stray outside the Western European tradition, the ring widens into a remarkable array of fabric artefacts. The generally accepted definition of a quilt is a textile made from two layers of fabric with a layer of padding between them, and quilted textiles can be used as covers, hung on walls, and worn. The three broad categories of quiltmaking techniques - patchwork, applied work, and quilting - are covered in this book in separate sections in Chapter 1, with sample blocks for each technique. Chapter 2 is a gallery of examples of different quilt styles from all around the world, celebrating the skills of individual makers. Each style is explained, and there are detailed captions with information about each individual quilt. The Quilter's Resource Book will be an invaluable source of reference and inspiration for everyone interesting in the craft of quilting.

This book provides clear instructions and illustrations for beginners to create beautiful origami pieces at home. The step-by-step guide helps readers understand the basic techniques of paperfolding and gradually progress to more complex creations. With an extensive list of projects ranging from traditional animals to decorative boxes, this book is perfect for art enthusiasts who wish to learn and refine the art of origami.

Today, clay modeling is more popular than ever. New modeling materials have opened up a whole new creative world for modelers. Turn the pages of this book and step into the exciting world of modeling. Invent some of you own creatures and characters. Build pots, people -- whatever you like.

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This book would be a good read for someone interested in expanding their jewelry-making skills and learning new techniques. The book offers step-by-step instructions for various creative techniques such as bead weaving, peyote stitching, and wire working that can help create unique jewelry pieces. The book includes different projects for bracelets, necklaces, and pendants and would be great for beginners as well as intermediate beaders looking for new inspiration.

The complementary crafts of creative greetings cards and decorative scrapbooking have soared in popularity in recent years. Each offers the opportunity to create carefully tailored and highly personalized designs that celebrate life's special events, and to delight family and friends. This lavish practical reference book is a compendium of 350 inspirational ideas, craft techniques and fabulous designs shown in evocative photographs.An introduction to each craft details all the materials and equipment that are needed to get started. Easy techniques for making and decorating card and scrapbook page backgrounds follow, and there are tips on choosing design themes, putting colours and patterns together, and choosing embellishments to personalize each design. Hundreds of versatile craft techniques are featured such as papercraft, stamping, stencilling, paint techniques, modelling with air-drying clay, simple sewing and embroidery. There is a section that looks at getting the most from a digital camera and learning how to crop photographs for best effect.Make a greetings card to celebrate New Year, a cute and colourful fluffy rabbit for a first birthday, a traditional and festive Christmas card, or an opulent gilded card for a wedding anniversary. Create memorable scrapbooking pages to remember a child's birthday party, use treasured sepia-tinted photographs for a heritage display of a family wedding, and use embellishments and mementoes for a lasting impression of a special holiday abroad.Every technique and project is clearly explained in more than 2100 step-by-step photographs. With hundreds of fantastic ideas to suit all tastes and every occasion, this is the ultimate source book for all crafters. The easy-to-follow projects use simple and effective methods and materials that are ready to hand, while more advanced ideas stretch the more skilled crafter

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in woodworking, no matter their skill level. With over 800 illustrations, it offers an extensive overview of wood types, their uses, and woodworking techniques used worldwide. It also includes a glossary and guide to collecting, making it an invaluable resource for hobbyists and professionals alike.

Bella Beaded Jewelry is an amazing guide book for beginners and experienced crafters alike. The book uses basic techniques and unique materials to create a variety of stunning jewelry designs. The designs range from simple knotted bracelets to densely crocheted collars with multicolored pearls, all of which combine vintage sensibilities with modern flair. This book is perfect for those who want to create unique and elegant jewelry pieces that will dazzle onlookers with their beauty and originality.

Color is a crucial component of every scrapbook page, yet few of us possess a true understanding of how to select a standout color scheme and what makes it visually appealing. Fortunately, the art of devising exceptional color combinations is not a process to be feared, and can in fact be learned Comprised entirely of artwork created by the 2005 Memory Makers Masters - 10 of the industry's top scrapbook artists - "The Scrapbooker's Essential Guide to Color" demonstrates how to put together fail-proof color combinations every time in an easy-to-understand way.To be discovered inside: How to use the color wheel - an artist's ultimate creative weapon - to make eye-popping color combinations you may have never considered beforeA breakdown of basic color terminologyInformative color-family profilesBeautiful examples of the most tried-and-true color schemes, including monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary, diad, triad and tetrad color schemesMore than 100 vibrant layouts showcasing the six color families - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple, as well as ideas for incorporating neutralsHelpful insights on designing with color

The art of candlewick embroidery - a traditionally simple, yet visually appealing form of needlework - was developed centuries ago by settlers in the New World. With no colourful embroidery yarns at their disposal, they utilized more readily available materials such as unbleached cotton calico which they embroidered with the cord used in candlemaking - hence candlewicking. This beautifully illustrated, full colour volume provides fine examples of this traditional craft. Whether a beginner or an expert, easy-to-follow instructions, accompanied by precise diagrams and illustrations, will enable you to create a host of pretty and practical articles to enhance your home. Choose from more than twenty original projects ranging from large quilts, cot quilts, pillowcases, sheets and cushions to wall-hangings, mobiles, guest towels, tray cloths and curtains: patterns and templates for all of the projects and embroidery designs are included. For would-be enthusiasts there is guidance on their first projects, while for those more accomplished in this fascinating art many unique design ideas are supplied. Highly readable, delightfully illustrated and packed with original and exciting ideas, this book will undoubtedly awaken much new enthusiasm for this charmingly elegant and traditional yet practical craft.

Illustrations and step-by-step directions instructs reader in making nine clay models, including a flower pot, a pencil holder, and a bowl.

Wirework is an excellent book for those who want to achieve the look of designer wire jewelry. The book provides clear and concise instructions on how to work with hardwire, use geometry in wire jewelry formulations, shape with and without mandrels, and choose the right gemstones. The 18 classic projects included in the book are not only stunning but also perfect for refining the skills of intermediate artists.

Little Paper Planes could be a great read for creative individuals who enjoy art and craft. This book is unique in the sense that it features 20 different artists, each with their own style of design for paper planes. The perforated pages and instructions make it easy to follow and actually create the planes. Users may appreciate the artist Q&A section and cool visuals that add to the overall experience of the book.

With vibrancy and acute observation, this detailed guide teaches professional and amateur artists of all skill levels how to master a range of acrylic techniques, including analyzing shapes, blending luminous colors, creating textured effects, and adding highlights. From alcea to zinnia, 40 of the most popular floral subjects are presented with information about each flower and their distinguishing characteristics. Furnishing plant-specific step-by-step instructions and a complete color palette, this guide allows artists to capture the unique beauty of each species.

. Make the most of treasured photographs, with a wealth of creative ideas for memorable scrapbook pages and keepsake albums, shown in 1000 colour photographs.. Features 150 step-by-step techniques and projects as well as plenty of inspirational ideas to suit different styles of photograph and personal styling preferences.. Techniques include tea-bag folding, iris folding, paper collage techniques, working with paint, chalk, ink, stamps and stencils, journaling, embossing metal, making tags, envelopes, pop-up pages and more.

One of a collection of four cross-stitch books published simultaneously, this volume contains instructions for nearly 20 projects designed to add warmth and a personal touch to the home, and is aimed at both the beginner and the more experienced needleworker. The projects include items such as a Victorian footstool, a picture for a child's bedroom, cushions for a conservatory, and table linen. The instructions are accompanied by thread charts, diagrams which illustrate basic skills and stitches, and colour photographs of the finished pieces.

Recommendation: "Simply Fabulous Knitting" is the perfect guidebook for beginners and intermediate knitters. The step-by-step instructions are easy to understand and follow, making it an ideal reference book. The book's unique feature is that it shares advice, tips, and tricks that make the creative possibilities of knitting endless. Whether you are knitting in killer heels or fluffy slippers, this book has got you covered.

Great Beaded Gifts could be a good read for anyone who wants to learn how to create beautiful and unique beaded gifts. Linda Getting's book offers a variety of easy and intermediate projects ranging from necklaces and bracelets to home accessories and decor. With clear instructions and advice on necessary tools and techniques, readers can follow along and create their own beaded gifts for loved ones or for themselves. The book also features an awe-inspiring selection of beads, offering readers a chance to experiment with different colors and sizes.

Present a gift with beautiful wrapping and the sense of anticipation is heightened, the present becomes more than the sum of its parts. Gorgeously wrapped, even the tiniest token of appreciation becomes a delight.

This book would appeal to anyone who enjoys making jewelry or wants to learn how to make unique pieces. It includes detailed descriptions of tools, beads, and crystals, as well as instructions for various beading techniques. The book has nearly 50 projects to choose from, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, and scarves. One of the unique features of this book is the use of high quality materials such as Swarovski pendants and mother-of-pearl beads, which result in truly luxurious looking jewelry.

Patchwork and quilting projects that reflect the seasons of the year in color, fabric, and theme include instructions for creating bridal gifts, an autumn table setting, and decorative items for Christmas

Patch! presents Cath Kidston's innovative take on traditional patchwork, which combines established techniques with a more contemporary approach. Mixing her own distinctive prints with vintage fabrics, this book includes 30 original and irresistible projects.

Woven Wire Jewelry offers a step-by-step guide to creating beautiful pieces of jewelry using wire weaving techniques. With projects ranging from easy to advanced, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. The unique feature of this book lies in the way Precious Metal Clay is used to add striking embellishments to three of the projects. If you are interested in making elegant and unique jewelry, this book is a must-read for you.