Learn about beautiful plants of the world and create your own works of art with these botanical stickers. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c)2025 The LEGO Group.
From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of Embroidery Design teaches the value of establishing a creative practice, with hands-on sketching and stitching exercises to help anyone build confidence in their design skills. Author Christi Johnson provides a workshop experience for readers looking to start from scratch. She breaks the design process down into approachable steps, including: -developing a vision -choosing a color palette -using variations in line weight to create dimensionality -achieving a range of textural effects. Dozens of colorful photos of the author's own work are accompanied by historical examples from artisans in Mexico, India, Peru, China, Nigeria, and more, as well as profiles of some of the most inventive contemporary embroidery artists–it's a complete workshop in a book.
Embrace the freedom and creativity of improv quilting with award-winning quilter Laura Loewen (@QuiltFortCo). "The asymmetrical designs offer a refreshing departure from standard quilting fare... This is sure to get quilters' creative juices flowing". Publishers Weekly Are you ready to embark on an exciting quilting adventure?Discover the joy of ruler-free cutting, explore the world of color play, and dive into fun, fearless creative piecing using Laura's expert guidance. This book is a must-read for confident beginner quilters eager to discover new skills and looking for a vibrant, playful quilting experience, but any level of quilter can use this book to begin their improv journey. Laura showcases her own working methods - from sketches and fabric play to painterly color movement - covering all the necessary techniques in detail, and helping you to create a solid base of color knowledge before you launch into combining color play with improv shapes. Inside you'll find: 10 stunning colorful step-by-step quilt projects that build your skills as you work through the bookTechniques throughout, from building harmonious color schemes and value sorting to going ruler free and working with curvesStunning photographs and easy-to-follow illustrations, as well as key guidance on quilting essentials including basting, quilting and bindingConfidence-building prompts for your own improv quiltsColoring sheets so that you can work out your colour schemes on paper before committing to fabric>Laura has exhibited quilts at QuiltCon (#quiltcon) in 2019 and 2020, and in 2020 her More Is More quilt won 1st Place in the Appliqué category.
Inspired by Lovecraftian fantasy, classic horror movies and ancient myths, this incredible collection of more than 120 terrifying images will transport you to uncharted plains of existence. Inside you will find otherworldly horrors, spliced creatures, satanic rituals, reanimated corpses, killer clowns, axe murderers and more. The original, specially created artwork is illustrated by Juan and Santiago Calle and appears on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through.So make a selection of pens or pencils in suitably gruesome colours and have a great time making these images as horrifying as possible.
Contemporary Illumination gives detailed instruction for artists wishing to add gold leaf to their work. It explains the techniques used in medieval manuscripts but shows how these same techniques can be used to stunning effect to enhance lettering and paintings in contemporary styles. Alongside step-by-step instruction, it also gives practical advice on how to fix common problems. For both the novice and the more experienced, this handsome book unlocks illuminated secrets from the fifteenth century and shows how they can be applied just as beautifully to art of today. With fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for gilding and painting using readily available off-the-shelf products. For those with more experience, there are detailed instructions on the making and use of both manuscript gesso and shell gold, with examples of how they might be used both to enhance a calligraphic text as well as a painting or drawing. There are also suggestions of how to paint on gold, and how to combine flat and raised gilding in new and innovative ways. This book is a visual treat and an invaluable guide for everyone who wants to appreciate the art of illumination and to learn how to use traditional techniques in contemporary applications.
Green Wood Carving is a book is for anyone who wants to learn how to carve small, useful, beautiful wooden utensils from green wood.
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Step into Dark Fairytales, a chilling new colouring book by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes.
Discover new realms as you colour fantasy creatures and magical scenes that transport you to the land of dreams.
Embark on a journey into the captivating realm of Irish Crochet with this comprehensive guide. Explore delicate lacework, intricate floral motifs, and advanced projects designed to elevate your crochet skills. Navigate common challenges with expert troubleshooting tips, embrace creative experimentation with color and design, and connect with a vibrant crochet community. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this guide empowers you to unleash your creativity and weave a story with every stitch in the enchanting world of Irish Crochet.click the buy button to get your copy today
I smell snow! Knit your way through Stars Hollow with these easy-to-follow patterns that celebrate the characters, friendships, and knits seen on Gilmore Girls! From hats to scarves to décor, bring the warmth of Luke’s Diner, Sookie’s kitchen, and Lorelai’s inn into your closet and home. Life’s short, so knit fast!Never forget one of Lorelai’s iconic scarves, get fancy with Richard’s Friday Night Dinner Bowtie, and carry around your drum sticks in the adorable drum stick bag inspired by Lane Kim and her band, Hep-Alien! Inspired by the beloved and always quirky characters of Stars Hollow, these easy-to-follow patterns feature a mix of fun and vibrant knits in stunning full-color photography celebrating the on-screen relationships and friendships between Lorelai, Rory, Emily, Sookie, Lane, Paris, Luke, and many others from this classic series. Bring Stars Hollow to life with the help of your knitting needles, and create clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more that will transport you to the Dragonfly Inn, Luke's Diner, and beyond! MORE THAN 25 PATTERNS: Dozens of patterns for Stars Hollow favorites from Rory’s Debutante Tunic to Lorelai’s Stranded Colorwork Hat. FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of patterns to help ensure knitting success, as well as celebrate beloved moments from the series. THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS KNITTING BOOK: The only knitting book with official patterns inspired by Gilmore Girls. BEST-SELLING AUTHOR: Tanis Gray, the author of Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy and international bestseller Harry Potter: Knitting Magic returns to bring knitters everywhere into Stars Hollow with fun and accessible patterns.
50 fab shapes to crochet all using the classic 'granny' stitch. Think outside the box (or square!), grab a hook and create circles, stars, flowers and a bounty of geometric shapes. Learn how to resize, customize and utilize the shapes to create original granny-gorgeous designs.
We're declaring this year to be a very merry amigurumi Christmas! From cute gifts for friends and family, or just fun projects to hook up during the holidays, there's loads of fantastic Christmas amigurumi patterns out there! We've rounded up our favourite Christmas amigurumi patterns for you to try, including plenty of free amigurumi Christmas patterns and a few paid ones for if you fancy making something really special! Let's crochet with this book now!
A thoughtful, meditative guide to the ways creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times. Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, each well known for their richly textured, deeply evocative work in stitch, collaborate for the first time in this important and timely book. Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of work from both artists along with other embroiderers and textile artists from around the world, Soulful Stitch documents a wide range of stitched responses to crisis, both personal and global. With invaluable advice on how to develop your own work in times of trouble, it explores:¿ How the restrictions and trials of everyday life can inform your textile work, enabling you to develop imaginative new approaches. ¿ The healing power of stitch to soothe and console, with the simple act of putting needle into fabric providing a mindful route to inner calm. ¿ Practical ways to continue with your textile art practice in the face of seismic life changes, finding creative opportunity in difficult situations. ¿ How to use found objects, repurposed threads and personal items to create deep emotional resonance in your own work. Both authors have recent lived experience of having to navigate new paths through big life challenges, making this book particularly heartfelt. It truly demonstrates how even in the toughest times, creativity in textile art can keep you afloat.
A practical and inspirational guide to choosing, blending and spinning richly textured artisan yarn for weaving, knitting and other textile art applications. Imogen Bright Moon is a British Romani textile artist who creates richly textured, highly tactile woven textile works from yarn that she spins and blends herself. In this elegantly designed book Imogen reveals the secrets of her practice. In evocative, engagingly written text accompanied by sumptuous images of her work in her studio throughout the year, she explains:¿ How to choose raw fibres for use in your work: the author's are ethically sourced from various ecologically responsible sources, including a rescue flock of sheep on the South Downs. ¿ How to put together different types of fibres - raw sheep's wool, plant fibres such as hemp, soya and wild silk, alpaca hair and much more - to create richly textured yarn. ¿ The delicate art of blending naturally occurring pigments, working with shade and tone to create subtle and nuanced colours, a process that Imogen likens to a painter mixing paints on a palette. ¿ The principles of hand-spinning, from a simple single spun thread to more complicated yarns such as triple-chain ply yarn, using a traditional floor spindle. ¿ How to skein, soak and wet-finish your yarn, and how to store your yarn stash. ¿ Ideas for taking your yarn into finished craft and art projects, with stunning images of the author's own work. With an emphasis on engagement with nature, the rhythms of the seasonal craft cycle, ethical making, sustainability and mindfulness, this book is ideal for weavers, textile artists and anyone seduced by the joys of yarn.
This collection of hand towel patterns is just the reference you need! With 43 designs in a variety of weave structures, from easy to advanced patterns, for both 4- and 8-shaft looms, there are plenty of patterns to explore and learn from while you make practical towels.
With animal and nature-inspired themes, these sweater designs share your love of all things wild. Designs feature yokes of dog faces and pawprints, foxes, bears, whales, and other patterns. Kitulo, a "choose your own adventure" sweater, can be endlessly customized with myriad mix-and-match charts. Sizes range from 2XS to 4XL and are unisex.
Drawing Basics and Beyond provides the tools, techniques, and inspiration artists need to improve their sketchbook practice and use the information they gather to create imaginative artwork.
A creative guide to a unique and beautiful form of Korean art, steeped in ancient tradition.Bojagi are textiles that wrap, cover, carry, or store objects. Some are made from whole pieces of fabric and some are patched together from small scraps of cloth - they are a unique form of Korean textile art. The careful arrangement of shapes and colours shows an abstract composition which has made bojagi popular with textile artists and quilters today. In this book, experienced artist and educator Youngmin Lee gives you comprehensive step-by-step instructions on traditional bojagi techniques and materials, and provides a history of the art form in Korean culture - which dates back to the Joseon dynasty - where it continues to occupy a prominent place in the daily lives of Koreans. Learn hand stitch techniques, seam finishes and decorative motifs on a range of materials from ramie, hemp and cotton to silk and naturally dyed, eco-printed materials.Youngmin introduces a variety of beautifully illustrated projects, with a modern twist - from gift wrap to wall hangings to cushions and clothing - whilst always being true to ancient Korean textile traditions.
Crocheted Flowers is a collection of 30 stylish andrealistic blooms to crochet, there's sure to be a favoritefor everyone. The projects make charming gifts and provide instant decorationsfor plain bags, clothing, accessories, and home decor. Each project has detailed color photography and clear, concise instructions to follow. These pretty projects are fun to make and the perfect way to use up your stash of your favorite yarn. 30 easy and realistic projects, suitable for all abilities Features both flat and 3D styles Attractive projects make great gifts, accessories and decorations Perfect for using up yarn oddments Key techniques explained Beautiful color photography of the finished flowers
How do you make a paper hat in hurry? What are the six main origami bases? Can you trisect an angle just by folding paper? What is the difference between origami and kirigami? In this dense little pocket book, top paper folder Tung Ken Lam tells the story of origami, from its historic origins to its use in mathematics, medicine and the kitchen. Whether you are trying to make a whale, a frog or a waterbomb, this is the essential pocket guide.
Discover how the simplest of running stitches forms a myriad of patterns. Build your shibori skills with the introduction of more complex techniques. Blend stitches and combine techniques to create ambitious and inspiring compositions
Crochet 19 amazing birds! Get off to a flying start with Colorful Crochet Birds! Designer Ilaria Caliri has designed a friendly bunch of different birds. Make a flamingo, puffin, peacock, pelican, hoopoe, toucan, magpie, kiwi bird, mallard and many more! With a wide variety of birds, ranging from exotic species to birds you find in your own backyard, the biggest challenge is choosing which one to make first! Perfect for beginners! With handy instructions on all stitches (including video tutorials) and help with all materials needed, you'll be mastering amigurumi in no time. Step-by-step pictures accompany challenging parts in the patterns. And there's an online forum as well if you have any questions left. So dive in your yarn stash, pick your most colorful combinations and let your creativity take flight!
Using short-rows to create colorful patterns is not a new technique. It's been used by many knitwear designers across many extremely popular patterns. Surprisingly, no one has explained the technique in full detail or taught it on a widespread level--until now. Woolly Wormhead, known for their innovative hat constructions, presents the first book to develop, teach, and fully utilize short-row colorwork knitting. Beginning with an in-depth and illustrated step-by-step section, Woolly teaches the core concepts. With that new knowledge, knitters can then move on to explore and practice from a stitch dictionary of 50+ stitch patterns. To round out the book, 10 accessory patterns from various designers from around the world are included, showcasing the beauty, ease of accessibility, and versatility of this technique. Colorwork is always a hit among knitters, and this new way to learn and then use short-row colorwork knitting will draw the attention of knitters and designers alike.
Tips and techniques to get that perfect crochet finish - from reading a pattern to weaving in ends, and everything in between.
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