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Hello Kitty Crochet: Supercute Amigurumi Patterns for Sanrio Friends

Mei Li Lee - Quirk Books
Format: Hardcover

Hello Kitty Crochet is all about kawaii: the supercute world of Hello Kitty and her friends meets the Japanese art of amigurumi, or crocheted dolls. With 25 cute and easy-to-make projects, Hello Kitty Crochet is as charming and fun as it is simple to follow. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter...
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Fifty Railroads that Changed the Course of History

Bill Laws - Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

Praise for previous titles in the series: Fifty Minerals That Changed the Course of History Interesting, affordable and readable.... Offers the reader an opportunity to delve further into each mineral's historical significance in an accessible way. -- Booklist Fifty Animals That...
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LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide

Philip Wilkinson - DK
Format: Hardcover

Created in close collaboration with The LEGO Group and Adam Reed Tucker, LEGO® Architecture visionary, LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide takes a deep look at the artists, builders, and inspiration behind the LEGO Architecture series. Beautifully illustrated and annotated, this visual...
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DIY Kids' Dress Up: 36 Simple Sewn Accessories for Creative Play

JESSICA NEAR - SewandSo
Format: Paperback

Help your little ones to enjoy hours of imaginary play with this wonderful collection of sewing patterns for DIY kids' dress up accessories. Author Jessica Near has designed a range of masks, paws and tails for days of dressing up fun. Your little ones can choose from magical creatures...
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The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking: Sewing Techniques and Patterns to Make Your Own Clothes

Wendy Ward - Writer'S Digest
Format: Book

Do you dream of making your own clothes but are either new to dressmaking or struggle to follow commercially available patterns? If so, then this book provides you with everything you need to start sewing--complete with 6 full size pull-out patterns!The detailed instructions and step by step...
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Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Machine Quilt: Learn the Basics of Walking Foot and Free-Motion Quilting

Pat Sloan - Martingale
Format: Print book

Popular teacher, designer, and online radio host Pat Sloan teaches all you need to know to machine quilt successfully. In this third book of her beginner-friendly "Teach Me" series, Pat guides you step by step through walking-foot and free-motion quilting techniques. First-time...
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How to Quilt: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

Rachel Reynolds - GMC Publications
Format: Book

This is the ultimate go-to quilting guide for the complete beginner – no prior knowledge of quilting, or even sewing, is assumed. Ten fully illustrated techniques are included, covering everything a novice needs to know, including skills such as rag quilting, hand-tied wadding, English...
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DIY Watercolor Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages, Handmade Stationery and More

Marie Boudon - SewandSo
Format: Paperback

Learn to paint beautiful watercolor flowers in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course will give you a good grounding in this new-to-you medium and teach you all you need to know to get started...
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