Kreativitet

A colourful collection of crochet patterns for unique accessories and home decor

Patty Lyons is an expert in all things knitting related - she will help you sort out your gauge, unpick problems like twisted stitches and generally spruce up your knitting know-how in this pocket-sized reference book packed full of her 'purls' of wisdom.

A practical guide to Tyrolean-style knitwear, with original vintage patterns and adaptations for the modern knitter. Tyrolean-style knitwear is as popular today as when it first appeared in the early 1930s. For hobby and semi-professional knitters of all abilities interested in vintage style. Covers the various techniques, stitches, embellishments and finishing touches for vintage styling. Includes thirteen knitting patterns adapted from vintage originals, and an exclusive new design. Beautifully illustrated with 332 colour photographs.

The approachable method of flat-plane carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 projects of wood animals focusing on this accessible style of woodcarving, each project includes step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, a brief overview on the animal's significance in Scandinavian culture, helpful tips, and more. From hares, ravens, and rams to bears, reindeer, and more, learn classic Scandinavian flat-plane techniques, further your skills, and discover a new favorite carving method! Author James Miller is an award-winning Scandinavian-style carver and a contributor to the acclaimed Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

Stitch a kinder world with this collection of heartfelt designs from cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. This celebration of love in all its forms will heal your heart, one stitch at a time. Featuring stunning 20 patterns, with easy-to-read full-colour charts and step-by-step guidance, even beginner stitchers will fall in love with cross stitch!

A collection of twelve knitting patterns for animals and birds, accompanied by the author's sketches and studies of the natural world.Nature lover Claire Garland has studied animals and birds in the environment around her home in rural Cornwall, England-and designed this delightful collection of patterns based on the wildlife she sees there. Choose your favorite from a dozen animals and birds, whether it's a grey squirrel, barn owl, yellow-necked field mouse, wolf, fox, wild rabbit, or roe deer fawn.The patterns, accompanied by striking photography and illustrations, are cleverly designed with the same markings and colors as their real life counterparts, making them irresistible-and capturing the magic of spotting a wild animal in their natural habitat.

From knotting a simple spiral bracelet to creating a boho wall hangingmacrame has never been easier or more stylish.In this book, Japanese macrame and handicraft guru Harumi Kageyama presents illustrated step-by-step lessons that introduce you to 28 different knots and 23 innovative projects, including ornamental, wearable, and useful items such as:Reusable shopping bags that look chic and cut down on wasteKnotted handbags and pouches that add a boho touch to any outfitAn ornamental feather to embellish just about anythingSpiral bracelets that call back to everyone's favorite friendship braceletsCovers to transform glass jars into unique decorative objects for events or home decorAnd more!While this book offers practical instructions and opportunities to practice what you've learned, it also serves as a resource for inspiration. Once you get the hang of the basics, your imagination and creativity will take over.

Twenty sewing projects for home decor and accessories inspired by the Japanese aesthetic that appreciates the beauty of imperfection.Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of "e;perfect imperfection."e; This collection of twenty sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect.The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects.Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full-sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in.

Sew yourself a modern wardrobe as you work through the 28 projects in The Great British Sewing Bee's latest book

A system for teaching how to draw that anyone can follow ... Used by thousands of students looking to improve their drawing skills.

A collection of 100 fun quilt blocks from some of the best known names in patchwork and quilting. All the blocks are made using foundation paper piecing and it includes full step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to paper piece.

Following on from the success of Colourmorphia, this is the second book to feature the most striking images from Kerby Rosanes' bestselling Morphia series.

Accessible and jargon-free guide to painting, including watercolour, oil and acrylic

Drawing on old mending techniques this book will show you how to breathe new life into old clothes

Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward's Menagerie series and founder of TOFT yarns, has created this unique crochet collection.

Acclaimed watercolour artist Ann Blockley maps her personal journey into working, playing and creating with nature. From dislodging creative blocks and drawing inspiration for your work simply by being outside to incorporating natural materials into your art and making your own inks and paper.

An in-depth guide to sewing simple garments--with four full-size patterns and all the tricks of alteration and embellishment explained so that you can make a wardrobe all your own.Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn''t seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you''re coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type.After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya''s sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

The ultimate flower-arrangement reference book from New York's 'go-to' floral designers Putnam & Putnam - how to combine the extraordinary colours in nature to create stunning results

A stunning source of ideas and contemporary design inspiration using pulled thread embroidery techniques.

Learn from a master animator how to bring your cartoons to life through movement with Cartoon Animation with Preston Blair.

Take a break from your stressful day-to-day sneaker hunting and amp up your creativity. In the Sneaker Coloring Book you can colour your most beloved shoe models in whichever way you want. You can relax your mind with some peaceful colouring fun, or get heads on creative adding that complex design you always wished for your favourite sneaker model. Whether you are an advanced sneaker head or just have the slightest interest in street fashion and sneakers, you can''t go wrong with the Sneaker Coloring Book!

In Hanna Karlzon's newest coloring book, you have been invited to a midnight masquerade at a grand mansion. Guests in splendid costumes dance and mingle in an atmosphere of music, lighted candles, lanterns, and all kinds of magical and mystical creatures. Drawn in her highly regarded detailed style, coloring book enthusiasts will love this new series and get lost in the 64 pages of Hanna's best and most magical work yet.

Learn to make Luna Lapin's friends and their exquisite wardrobes. This collection of sewing patterns features five of Luna's best friends (as well as Luna herself) along with their clothes including Hugh the hound, Daisy the sheep, Ramsey the ram, Rowan the squirrel and Freya the fawn.

1999 Winner of the National Outdoor Book AwardCelebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this special edition of the best-selling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years.To live in a pristine land unchanged by man . . . to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed . . . to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin . . . to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available . . . to be not at odds with the world, but content with one's own thoughts and company . . . Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Man's Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. From Dick's journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond.