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Paper Crafts: A Maker's Guide

Victoria & Albert Museum · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

An innovative presentation of the craft-book genre, this volume offers an informative guide to paper crafts and projects by makers at the leading edge of today's craft revival. Paper crafts are as old as paper itself, with a profusion of different traditions originating around the world....
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Mini Hoop Embroideries: Over 60 little masterpieces to stitch and wear

Sonia Lyne · Search Press
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

Create 20 tiny masterpieces in a wide range of embroidery styles by renowned founder of Dandelyne(TM) , Sonia LyneFrame it, wear it, look awesome.Stitch and paint dozens of different embroidery designs in these cute mini embroidery hoops by Sonia Lyne, founder of Dandelyne(TM) ! Following...
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The Mosaic Artist's Bible: 300 Traditional and Contemporary Designs

Teresa Mills · Trafalgar Square Books
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Mosaicists of every level will delight in this new sourcebook, featuring page after page of inspiring motifs. Arranged by theme -- from animals, birds, and marine life to flowers, cultural symbols, and children's motifs -- these striking designs are easy to copy and scale. A comprehensive...
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Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches: A Stitch Dictionary of 150 Amazing Patterns with 7 Sample Projects

Keiko Okamoto · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky - in colors ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around...
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Japanese Paper Flowers: Elegant Kirigami Blossoms, Bouquets, Wreaths and More

Hiromi Yamazaki · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous...
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Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry

SARAH THOMPSON · Interweave
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Weave - Sculpt - Transform Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps...
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DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs: 20 Easy-to-Build Creations for Your Best Friend

ARMELLE RAU · CompanionHouse Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Pamper your pet while you save money by doing it yourself! This book shows you how to build inexpensive, functional accessories to make your home a pet paradise. DIY Projects for Cats and Dogs presents 20 simple projects that you can make in just a weekend, without any advanced skills or special...
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Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs

Sandra Eng · Interweave
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Stitch up a colorful kaleidoscope of crochet! Explore a lively twist on crocheted motifs as you shift through various shapes and color combinations. From the traditional granny square to more complex forms, these faceted motifs are the building blocks to creating unique and stunning designs....
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Corner to Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary C2C Projects

Jess Coppom · SewandSo
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Corner to corner crochet--also known as C2C crochet--is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches you can create stunning, contemporary designs for home decor items and accessories. C2C projects...
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Bead Embroidery Chinese Style: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide with Inspiring Projects

Han Yu · Shanghai Press
Pages: 180
Format: Hardcover

A delicate craft that has been handed down for thousands of years, bead embroidery was popular among the aristocrats in China's imperial courts and is an important part of modern haute couture, wedding dresses, and other accessories. A step-by-step guide to 25 unique embroidery designs,...
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