The creator behind the blog Pink Stripey Socks brings her crafting talent to cardboard! With these easy-to-make, imagination-growing cardboard crafts, kids can put on a show, travel back in time, and even rocket to outer space!
Capstone Young Readers
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9781623709310
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Paperback
The Retro Future
By Greer, John Michael
To most people paying attention to the collision between industrial society and the hard limits of a finite planet, it's clear that things are going very, very wrong. We no longer have unlimited time and resources to deal with the crises that define our future, and the options are limited to the tools we have on hand right now.This book is about one very powerful option: deliberate technological regression.Technological regression isn't about 'going back,' it's about using the past as a resource to meet the needs of the present. It starts from the recognition that older technologies generally use fewer resources and cost less than modern equivalents, and it embraces the heresy of technological choice, our ability to choose or refuse the technologies pushed by corporate interests.
New Society Publishers
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9780865718661
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Paperback
Fat Quarter
By Johns, Susie
Fat Quarter: Vintage is the latest addition to a fabulous series of stash-busting sewing books. Separated into five decades, from the 1930s to the 1970s, each chapter contains five projects using fat quarter fabric or scraps that reflect the era. Projects have clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography Includes a useful tools and technique section for those who are new to sewing Perfect for using the leftover remnants of fabric the projects make great gifts Projects include: 1930s pin cushion, 1940s flower brooch, 1940s sewing machine cover, 1950s apron, 1950s sunglasses case, 1960s child's dress, 1970's draft stopper, 1970s shopping bag.
Publisher: n/a
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9781784944216
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Paperback
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Quilting & Patchwork
By Best, Amy
First established in medieval times. quilting and patchwork have both grown in popularity from their re-emergence in the 1960s into a positive boom with today's crafters. This book, utilising Future Publishings extraordinary content, will show you everything required to start completing your own patchwork projects, from the basic tools you will need through all the best techniques and block patterns so you can create your very own quilt. Includes Step by Step Tutorials and Great starter projects, including: Ice-Cream Quilt for the beach, and Tote Bag - Ideal for Shopping. Contributors include Amy Best, Natalie Bullock, Jo Cole, Stacey Francis, Philippa Grafton, Callie Green, Rebecca Greig, Kristy Lea, Gill Neal, Poppy-Jay Palmer, Neo Phoenix, Sylvia Schaefer, Rachel Terizan, and Perry Wardell-Wicks.
Sona Books; None edition
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9781912918102
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Hardcover
Petal and Stem
By Friend, Amy
Quilters love a well-tended garden almost as much as perfect piecing. Now they can have both! Quilters can finally create their ideal landscape with no watering required! Use Amy Friend's 40 adaptable flower, stem, and leaf blocks (plus a snail and a butterfly!) to piece together a garden scene in any number of combinations: from tropical greenery using minimal greens and creams to a cottage garden packed with all of the bold hues of summer. Included are six colorful quilt patterns, and a cute tote, designed and pieced by the author to help get readers started with their planning, as well as inspirational digital layouts to showcase just how customizable these blocks can be. Perfectly pretty patchwork!
Lucky Spool
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9781940655451
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Paperback
Knitted Home
By Porter, Melanie
Fill your home with 30 contemporary hand-knitted designs by Melanie Porter.. All of the projects in Knitted Home are easy to make and will inject style and color into your interiors. There are three color schemes to choose from - blues and greens in "Cool Collection"; reds, oranges, and yellows in "Hot Ideas"; and whites, creams, and grays in "Pale Palette" - so there is something for all tastes. You can start with smaller projects, such as the bolster pillow cover, flower vase cozy, or striped clock cover, then move on to something a little larger, such as the rope knit basket, chunky knit rug, or covered footstool. With a comprehensive techniques section, you'll discover how to use giant knitting needles and how to measure furniture for a knitted cover, as well as all the basics of knitting, so even beginners can try their hand at these fabulous ideas.
CICO Books
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9781800651845
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Paperback
Blue & White Quilts
By Place, That Patchwork
Crisp, calm, and captivating--experience the magic of blue & white! From the editors of the best seller Red & White Quilts comes a fresh take on another timeless color combination. Thirteen dreamy quilts from famed designers and collectors include a mix of exciting new designs and sentimental favorites, and three antique treasures to remake using today's fabrics and techniques. From traditional Nine Patch and Album quilts to the pinnacle of patchwork, Tree of Life, enjoy spectacular blue & white quilts from: Lissa Alexander . Lisa Bongean . Julie Hendricksen . Sherri McConnell . Camille Roskelley . Laurie Simpson . Helen Stubbings . Debbie Roberts . Jill Shaulis . Nancy Mahoney . Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen RobisonYou'll be captivated by the creations that come from this humble two-color palette, as quilters have been for generations. It's an eternal classic that never goes out of style.
Publisher: n/a
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9781683560395
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Paperback
CrazyShot- Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom
By Wood, Myra
Crazyshot - creative overshot weaving - introduces anyone who uses a rigid heddle loom to a whole world of creative weaving. Using just one heddle and one pick-up stick, you'll explore color, design, and texture, taking your weaving to the next level. Complete step-by-step instructions are included for weaving all 14 designs in this book. Also provided are how-tos for the single heddle overshot technique, reading charts for the rigid heddle loom, and finishing techniques, along with lots of tips and tricks for successful and satisfying results. Complex patterning is easier than it looks with this simple charted technique. All you need are basic rigid heddle warping and weaving skills to start your next weaving adventure!With one heddle and one stick, Myra Wood explores the art of working with ground and pattern wefts in this creative approach to rigid-heddle weaving.
Independently published
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9798577509880
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Paperback
Making Copper Wire Earrings
By Irish, Lora S.
Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art!Complete guide to learning how to make unique copper wire earringsOver 150 designs for creating one-of-a-kind wearable art from copper wireStunning copper earrings in a variety of styles, from dangles and hoops to teardrops, spirals, hearts, and moreStep-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and tools & materials listsHelpful tips and tricks from popular artist and craftswoman Lora IrishInside Making Copper Wire Earrings, youll learn expert techniques to create endless varieties of stylish handmade earrings - from the legendary Lora Irish!Learn the art of wire wrapping and jewelry making with Irishs easy-to-follow approach to making stunning jewelry with simple techniques and inexpensive materials. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, lists of materials and tools (including common household items like medicine jars) , and helpful tips and tricks, youll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details!Internationally known author, artist, and craftswoman Lora S. Irish has written several books on various art forms, including woodcarving, pyrography, craft pattern books, jewelry-making, and more. Her step-by-step techniques will show you how to create over 150 DIY earrings in various styles - from hoops, dangles, and coils to spirals, hearts, teardrops, and D-rings - for you to personalize and wear, or give as gifts.After an introductory section with insightful chapters on materials, tools, basic bends, wire wrapping, and making earring hooks, you will move on to recreate five complete step-by-step, photo-illustrated projects. The final section features over 150 additional designs with detailed guidance for you to create each set on your own!Learn dazzling jewelry-making tips and tricks - and have tons of fun enjoying this affordable, easy, and stylish hobby - with Making Copper Wire Earrings!"This is a fantastic resource for creating with wire. I highly recommend Making Copper Wire Earrings for anyone who wants to expand their jewelry-making repertoire!" - Karla Rosenbusch, Managing Editor of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine"Lora Irish brings copper to life in Making Copper Wire Earrings. Whether youre just starting your jewelry-making journey or if youre a seasoned pro, there is so much to learn here. You will be crafting earrings for every outfit and for those of your friends - and you wont want to stop! The instructive photos are so well done and the directions so easy to follow - this book is a joy to read and is your go-to source for fashionable, affordable, do-it-yourself earring designs." - Tamara Honaman, Director of Content, Interweave and Former Editor, Beadwork magazine
FOX CHAPEL PUB CO INC
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9781497100152
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Paperback
SIMPLY PAINT... FLOWERS
By Amelia, Becky
Be amazed at how easily you can paint stunning contemporary painted flowers for your painting, journals and greeting cards with an Instagram favorite artist.Artist Becky Amelia shares her easy-to-follow approach to painting, with a range of beautiful flowers in her distinctive and contemporary style. Using only a few brushes and a small collection of paints, be inspired with 30 stunning botanical projects to paint, including single flowers, leaves, wreaths and bouquets. You can recreate your own artwork in Becky Amelia's intricate and delicate style with ease, just by following her simple step-by-step projects. Learn to paint sunflowers, tulips, poppies, carnations, wildflower arrangements, dried flowers and many more pretty stem arrangements. Becky uses watercolor and gouache to create her beautiful paintings, and the book is very much focused on her own processes and techniques for painting flowers, rather than traditional methods.
Epic Cardboard Adventures
By Manlapig, Leslie
The creator behind the blog Pink Stripey Socks brings her crafting talent to cardboard! With these easy-to-make, imagination-growing cardboard crafts, kids can put on a show, travel back in time, and even rocket to outer space!
The Retro Future
By Greer, John Michael
To most people paying attention to the collision between industrial society and the hard limits of a finite planet, it's clear that things are going very, very wrong. We no longer have unlimited time and resources to deal with the crises that define our future, and the options are limited to the tools we have on hand right now.This book is about one very powerful option: deliberate technological regression.Technological regression isn't about 'going back,' it's about using the past as a resource to meet the needs of the present. It starts from the recognition that older technologies generally use fewer resources and cost less than modern equivalents, and it embraces the heresy of technological choice, our ability to choose or refuse the technologies pushed by corporate interests.
Fat Quarter
By Johns, Susie
Fat Quarter: Vintage is the latest addition to a fabulous series of stash-busting sewing books. Separated into five decades, from the 1930s to the 1970s, each chapter contains five projects using fat quarter fabric or scraps that reflect the era. Projects have clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography Includes a useful tools and technique section for those who are new to sewing Perfect for using the leftover remnants of fabric the projects make great gifts Projects include: 1930s pin cushion, 1940s flower brooch, 1940s sewing machine cover, 1950s apron, 1950s sunglasses case, 1960s child's dress, 1970's draft stopper, 1970s shopping bag.
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Quilting & Patchwork
By Best, Amy
First established in medieval times. quilting and patchwork have both grown in popularity from their re-emergence in the 1960s into a positive boom with today's crafters. This book, utilising Future Publishings extraordinary content, will show you everything required to start completing your own patchwork projects, from the basic tools you will need through all the best techniques and block patterns so you can create your very own quilt. Includes Step by Step Tutorials and Great starter projects, including: Ice-Cream Quilt for the beach, and Tote Bag - Ideal for Shopping. Contributors include Amy Best, Natalie Bullock, Jo Cole, Stacey Francis, Philippa Grafton, Callie Green, Rebecca Greig, Kristy Lea, Gill Neal, Poppy-Jay Palmer, Neo Phoenix, Sylvia Schaefer, Rachel Terizan, and Perry Wardell-Wicks.
Petal and Stem
By Friend, Amy
Quilters love a well-tended garden almost as much as perfect piecing. Now they can have both! Quilters can finally create their ideal landscape with no watering required! Use Amy Friend's 40 adaptable flower, stem, and leaf blocks (plus a snail and a butterfly!) to piece together a garden scene in any number of combinations: from tropical greenery using minimal greens and creams to a cottage garden packed with all of the bold hues of summer. Included are six colorful quilt patterns, and a cute tote, designed and pieced by the author to help get readers started with their planning, as well as inspirational digital layouts to showcase just how customizable these blocks can be. Perfectly pretty patchwork!
Knitted Home
By Porter, Melanie
Fill your home with 30 contemporary hand-knitted designs by Melanie Porter.. All of the projects in Knitted Home are easy to make and will inject style and color into your interiors. There are three color schemes to choose from - blues and greens in "Cool Collection"; reds, oranges, and yellows in "Hot Ideas"; and whites, creams, and grays in "Pale Palette" - so there is something for all tastes. You can start with smaller projects, such as the bolster pillow cover, flower vase cozy, or striped clock cover, then move on to something a little larger, such as the rope knit basket, chunky knit rug, or covered footstool. With a comprehensive techniques section, you'll discover how to use giant knitting needles and how to measure furniture for a knitted cover, as well as all the basics of knitting, so even beginners can try their hand at these fabulous ideas.
Blue & White Quilts
By Place, That Patchwork
Crisp, calm, and captivating--experience the magic of blue & white! From the editors of the best seller Red & White Quilts comes a fresh take on another timeless color combination. Thirteen dreamy quilts from famed designers and collectors include a mix of exciting new designs and sentimental favorites, and three antique treasures to remake using today's fabrics and techniques. From traditional Nine Patch and Album quilts to the pinnacle of patchwork, Tree of Life, enjoy spectacular blue & white quilts from: Lissa Alexander . Lisa Bongean . Julie Hendricksen . Sherri McConnell . Camille Roskelley . Laurie Simpson . Helen Stubbings . Debbie Roberts . Jill Shaulis . Nancy Mahoney . Paula Barnes and Mary Ellen RobisonYou'll be captivated by the creations that come from this humble two-color palette, as quilters have been for generations. It's an eternal classic that never goes out of style.
CrazyShot- Creative Overshot Weaving for the Rigid Heddle Loom
By Wood, Myra
Crazyshot - creative overshot weaving - introduces anyone who uses a rigid heddle loom to a whole world of creative weaving. Using just one heddle and one pick-up stick, you'll explore color, design, and texture, taking your weaving to the next level. Complete step-by-step instructions are included for weaving all 14 designs in this book. Also provided are how-tos for the single heddle overshot technique, reading charts for the rigid heddle loom, and finishing techniques, along with lots of tips and tricks for successful and satisfying results. Complex patterning is easier than it looks with this simple charted technique. All you need are basic rigid heddle warping and weaving skills to start your next weaving adventure!With one heddle and one stick, Myra Wood explores the art of working with ground and pattern wefts in this creative approach to rigid-heddle weaving.
Making Copper Wire Earrings
By Irish, Lora S.
Transform simple copper wire into stunning works of wearable art!Complete guide to learning how to make unique copper wire earringsOver 150 designs for creating one-of-a-kind wearable art from copper wireStunning copper earrings in a variety of styles, from dangles and hoops to teardrops, spirals, hearts, and moreStep-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and tools & materials listsHelpful tips and tricks from popular artist and craftswoman Lora IrishInside Making Copper Wire Earrings, youll learn expert techniques to create endless varieties of stylish handmade earrings - from the legendary Lora Irish!Learn the art of wire wrapping and jewelry making with Irishs easy-to-follow approach to making stunning jewelry with simple techniques and inexpensive materials. With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, lists of materials and tools (including common household items like medicine jars) , and helpful tips and tricks, youll be able to make dozens of beautiful copper wire earrings with unique formations and beaded details!Internationally known author, artist, and craftswoman Lora S. Irish has written several books on various art forms, including woodcarving, pyrography, craft pattern books, jewelry-making, and more. Her step-by-step techniques will show you how to create over 150 DIY earrings in various styles - from hoops, dangles, and coils to spirals, hearts, teardrops, and D-rings - for you to personalize and wear, or give as gifts.After an introductory section with insightful chapters on materials, tools, basic bends, wire wrapping, and making earring hooks, you will move on to recreate five complete step-by-step, photo-illustrated projects. The final section features over 150 additional designs with detailed guidance for you to create each set on your own!Learn dazzling jewelry-making tips and tricks - and have tons of fun enjoying this affordable, easy, and stylish hobby - with Making Copper Wire Earrings!"This is a fantastic resource for creating with wire. I highly recommend Making Copper Wire Earrings for anyone who wants to expand their jewelry-making repertoire!" - Karla Rosenbusch, Managing Editor of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine"Lora Irish brings copper to life in Making Copper Wire Earrings. Whether youre just starting your jewelry-making journey or if youre a seasoned pro, there is so much to learn here. You will be crafting earrings for every outfit and for those of your friends - and you wont want to stop! The instructive photos are so well done and the directions so easy to follow - this book is a joy to read and is your go-to source for fashionable, affordable, do-it-yourself earring designs." - Tamara Honaman, Director of Content, Interweave and Former Editor, Beadwork magazine
SIMPLY PAINT... FLOWERS
By Amelia, Becky
Be amazed at how easily you can paint stunning contemporary painted flowers for your painting, journals and greeting cards with an Instagram favorite artist.Artist Becky Amelia shares her easy-to-follow approach to painting, with a range of beautiful flowers in her distinctive and contemporary style. Using only a few brushes and a small collection of paints, be inspired with 30 stunning botanical projects to paint, including single flowers, leaves, wreaths and bouquets. You can recreate your own artwork in Becky Amelia's intricate and delicate style with ease, just by following her simple step-by-step projects. Learn to paint sunflowers, tulips, poppies, carnations, wildflower arrangements, dried flowers and many more pretty stem arrangements. Becky uses watercolor and gouache to create her beautiful paintings, and the book is very much focused on her own processes and techniques for painting flowers, rather than traditional methods.