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Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book! Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute Plushie and Mochi Dolls will turn everyone into a plushie doll expert quickly with: One easy-to-sew basic body patternTemplates for 27 different dolls based on this bodyPatterns for 10 adorable palm-size mini mochisTemplates for an array of hairstyles and facial features>Illustrated instructions, patterns and templates take you all the way from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned sewing enthusiast or a novice just beginning to explore the world of plush toy crafting, let this book be your guide to some seriously creative fun!

"This book shows you how to make adorable animal dolls plus a huge array of fun fashions that they can wear interchangeably"--

Découvrez l'art de construire des cabanes, des mangeoires, des clôtures et diverses structures de jardin pour améliorer votre mode de vie durable !Explorez un éventail de projets d'arrière-cour, y compris : Structures de jardin : Les lits surélevés, les jardinières, les tonnelles, les lits d'arrosage automatique, les supports de lampes de culture et les blocs de terre.Clôtures et enclos : L'essentiel des poteaux de clôture, les clôtures à piquets, les clôtures solaires électriques, les conseils d'installation, les enclos à poules, les barrières et les enclos à poules en PVC.Poulailler : Éléments essentiels, construction de poulaillers et d'enclos, listes complètes de matériaux, vues détaillées et construction d'un tracteur de poulets à cadre en A.Construction d'abris : Les éléments essentiels, les abris pour chèvres, les abris de jardin en boîte à sel, les ateliers pour l'arrière-cour et le foyer, et les options de toiture alternatives.Énergie solaire et éolienne : Les éoliennes à compresseur et à boîte de vitesses, le fonctionnement des systèmes solaires, l'installation d'une éolienne et l'installation d'un système d'énergie solaire.Aquaponie et hydroponie : Comprendre et mettre en place des systèmes aquaponiques et hydroponiques.Construction de ruches : Instructions pour les ruches Langstroth, Warré et les ruches à barre supérieure avec des étapes de construction détaillées.En outre, vous découvrirez les bases de la plomberie, les disjoncteurs de fuite à la terre, les options d'arrosage à l'abri du gel, le câblage extérieur et l'éclairage d'appoint."40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead" est un guide d'accompagnement de Backyard Homesteading, fournissant des informations sur plus de 40 projets pour enrichir votre expérience de vie durable.Chaque projet de ce livre met l'accent sur la simplicité, la commodité et l'accessibilité financière. Vous y trouverez également des conseils pour adapter les projets à vos besoins spécifiques.Grâce à des instructions complètes, des listes d'outils et de matériaux, des vues éclatées et des techniques faciles à suivre, même les personnes moyennement habiles peuvent apprendre à fabriquer leurs propres mangeoires, clôtures et structures.Ce faisant, vous économiserez non seulement de l'argent, mais vous aurez aussi la satisfaction de maîtriser le bricolage !

Explore this terrifying and hugely popular colouring trend, inspired by iconic horror movies from past and present

Treat yourself to the ultimate adorable colouring book with these Kawaii illustrations, ready to transform into the cutest art

Sugar Skulls will immerse you in the celebrations surrounding Día de Muertos, mixing fun facts and crafts, plus scratch-art pages of beautiful scenes and fold-out art to personalise

This compact guide covers all the basics of beaded embroidery stitching with a comprehensive beaded stitch library, beading techniques, and more to start (or continue) your exploration of beaded embroidery.

Create beautiful Christmas embroidery for colorful holiday decor and festive, handmade gifts!For fun, festive holiday décor and homemade gifts, look no further than Handmade Holiday: Festive Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Christmas Crafting! With this book of lovely Christmas embroidery scenes, designed by professional needlework artist Aly Ploof, you can add a touch of holiday spirit to napkins, towels, garments, and other textiles.Embroidery is an age-old needlework skill that has been entertaining crafters and makers for generations. There's nothing more relaxing on a frosty winter evening than painting with thread, so grab your cup of cocoa and settle in by the fire. Handmade Holiday offers 16 patterns to make your Christmas crafting merry and bright--as well as chapters on techniques for beginners, and a stitch library for easy reference.Whether you're a beginner interested in learning a new craft, or an experienced embroiderer looking to create one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, this book has patterns you'll love. Celebrate the season with Handmade Holiday!Patterns Include: -Merry Mittens-Starry Stockings-Christmas Cabin-PoinSanta Hat-Pretty Poinsettia-Citrus and Berries-Holiday Rocking Horse-Stuffed Stocking-And much more!TABLE OF CONTENTS00: Introduction01: Getting Started02: Stitch Library03: Embroidery Projects04: Being Mindful: Slowing Down During the Holidays

For home sewists who are eager to infuse panache and personal style into their basic patterns, pattern hacking is the skill to learn!It's happened to us all--the pattern you purchased to create the garment of your dreams is not quite right. The length is wrong for your body type, or you'd rather it had a different style of collar or sleeves to be the perfect representation of the outfit in your mind. For those home sewists who are ready to look past the pattern and infuse personal style into their home-sewn garments, look no further than fashion designer, author, and educator Eve Tokens' Pattern Hacking: Design and Create the Perfect Wardrobe Using Basic Pattern Templates!Pattern hacking is the art and craft of mixing and matching basic elements from your favorite patterns to devise the perfect piece of clothing for any occasion. This skill is the bridge between fashion design and home sewing that takes you beyond settling for following commercial patterns as designed. Pattern Hacking will give you the knowledge and confidence to let your inner fashion designer take over to create a garment that is uniquely "you." Learn basic design elements, working with slopers (pattern templates), accurately measuring yourself (or someone else), as well as hacking and drafting your new pattern. Then put your new knowledge into action with 13 hacked sewing projects, and perfect your garments with the information from the "sizing hacks and common alterations" chapter.This friendly and easy-to-follow text is like taking a fashion design course at your own pace in the comfort of your home. Take your wardrobe to the next level in personality and aesthetic with Pattern Hacking!

The ultimate guide to drawing detailed, lifelike images. Creating an image that looks exactly like a real person or photograph may seem intimidating, or only for very advanced artists, but in this book noted art instructor Matheus Macedo demystifies the process and shows step-by-step how to create realistic drawings using reference photos as guidance. Readers will learn all aspects of realistic drawing, including: -How to perceive the different values of light and shadow-How to render precise details using different textures-Choosing the right materials and how to use them-Observing subjects and how to capture all aspects of the face, body, and different hair typesFilled with beautiful and instructive drawings of every step of the drawing process, this book builds upon the author's popular drawing courses and will teach anyone how to amaze their friends and family with their lifelike drawings.

The ultimate guide to learning how to draw detailed works of art in gorgeous pen and ink. Artist and educator Giovana Vescovi invites you on an inspiring journey into the mesmerizing world of ink pen drawing. Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, this book offers a roadmap to unlocking your creative potential and creating beautiful art.Readers will learn all aspects of this artform, including: Artistic Foundations: Explore the core principles of ink drawing including line work, shading, composition, and perspective.Unlock Your Creativity: Examples for finding inspiration in nature, dreams, and the human subconscious mind.Practical Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises will help create captivating ink pen illustrations from start to finish.Personal Growth through Art: Use ink pen drawing as a means of self-expression and storytelling.The Pen and Ink Drawing Guide is an invitation to explore the boundless possibilities of ink pen drawing. Connect with your inner artist and create masterpieces that resonate with your deepest self. Enjoy exploring the depths of your creativity and imagination with this comprehensive guide.

"Machine and hand-appliquâe essentials at your fingertips! This convenient pocket guide features Kim Diehl's unique and wonderfully successful technique for invisible appliquâe by machine and turn-free appliquâe by hand. Discover how to shorten your stitching time, how to finish appliquâes that aren't reversed from the original pattern, and how preparation can eliminate the need to anchor seam allowances in place with starch or a fabric glue stick prior to stitching. Learn about Kim's invisible machine-appliquâe techniques that use freezer paper and are infinitely quicker to complete. As a bonus, learn how to machine appliquâe with trapunto!"--

"Build a one-of-a-kind quilted wardrobe with vintage quilts! Join Kat and Dale in exploring the world of one-of-kind, work-of-art garments and building a stunning wardrobe. Ten projects are included inside that span from simple accessories, like totes and small bags, to full outfits, including jackets, and dresses"--

Create beautiful paper flowers, vegetables and decorative items with this comprehensive quilling guide for beginners! Under the expert guidance of Japanese quilling artist Motoko Maggie Nakatani, one of the world's top paper quilling experts, you will learn how to make many wonderful paper objects with just a few inexpensive tools and paper strips. Maggie's simple roll-shape-and-paste paper quilling method is ideal for beginners--allowing you to form dozens of shapes and objects easily. Paper Quilling for Beginners features easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographic instructions for 30 projects comprised of 75 adorable paper quilled objects, including: Frilly flowers with ornate petals and leaves which make sweet and romantic decorations!Colorful vegetables, herbs and fruits that look lovely on your kitchen wall or containers!Decorative tiles with fancy whorls and flourishes that can be framed to add a splash of kaleidoscopic color to any roomJapanese dolls, lions and masks which add a touch of Asian flair to miniature hoop frames and shadow box arrangementsDelicate butterfly and heart brooches and other one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces that add the perfect finishing touch to any ensembleAnd dozens of other delightful projects! This complete how-to guide has templates as well as information on how to display and use your finished creations--as framed displays, handmade cards, accessories, bouquets and personal accessories.

These premium wrapping sheets feature 6 prints inspired by 3D Matrix patterns. These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because." Each book includes perforated sheets that can be easily removed, and: 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper6 unique patternsThe tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.

"Turn rocks into treasures -- to display at home or to give to your friends! Using pens, markers, paints and brushes and the simple lessons in this book, you will be able to turn inexpensive stones into gorgeous works of art that everyone will love. Design expert Christine Rechl provides all the information you'll need to get started, including a few simple tips and techniques and over 50 inspiring designs in 225 colour photographs."--

These premium wrapping sheets feature 6 prints inspired by traditional Japanese Origami paper designs. These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just because." Each book includes perforated sheets that can be easily removed, and: 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper6 unique patternsThe tradition of gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created. Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and recipient.

"Interested in knitting but unsure where to start? [This book] offers simple, step-by-step tutorials geared toward beginning knitters. Master the basics of knitting and improve your technique with clear, comprehensive instructions for casting on, binding off, knit and purl stitches, and more. Once you've mastered the basics, move on to fun and functional practice projects to hone your skills"--

The Cove Crochet Blanket is less about the granny square pattern and more about the path - it's as much about your journey, as it is your destination. The Cove has been designed as a progressive crochet pattern, which means regardless of where you end, you always set off from the same place.Each design starts with the sunrise centre and walks you round by round to create patterns inspired the shapes, the sounds, and the sense of ease of walking along the Australian coastline.I've made it easy for you to pick your path. You can either take a short stroll (baby blanket), walk a little further (lap blanket), or go the long way round (bed blanket).The Cove Guidebook gives you everything you need, including:round-by-round photos,step-by-step stitch explanations,charts (with left and right-hand options), andlinks to videos to keep you on track.Whether you're an adventurous beginner or an experienced crocheter, there's something for everyone to enjoy around The Cove.With five potential paths, you'll have room to roam.

A creative guide to making abstract mosaic designs inspired by nature, using the natural beauty and texture of slate and stone.

Majestic Animals will take you on a journey of discovery across our planet, mixing journal entries, fun facts and information, plus scratch-art pages of Earth's most incredible animals and a fold-out Serengeti!

Crochet 35 adorable amigurumi projects, including a butterfly, flowers, cherries, a paintbrush and more.

A stunning collection of 25 beginner-friendly crochet patterns, including a pompom cushion, a star wreath, coasters and more.

Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and save the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling.Renovating tired old furniture can make it as good as new - or even better! It is cheaper than buying replacements; it is sustainable. It engages your creative spirit and produces totally unique pieces of furniture. Yet it can seem a little daunting. In this colourfully illustrated guide by upcycling expert Chloe Kempster, you can learn all the tricks of the trade to repurpose old furniture, sprucing up fondly loved but battered old pieces or second-hand bargains. Through the 15 step-by-step example projects in this book ­- ranging from a textured chalk-painted bombe chest to a wallpapered wardrobe and a hand-painted floral cupboard - there is plenty of advice regarding design and preparation, the types of paint and modes of decoration that can be used, and how to make your piece really stand out. Whether you are tailoring something to fit a new look in your home or revamping pieces to sell on to others, this book offers inspiration and advice both to keen beginners and those starting out in the business, and includes helpful tips for sellers about how to photograph their wares to optimum effect.

Have you always dreamed of creating a Home that is the Talk of the Town and like none other? Do you want a Home that drips Unparalleled Luxury & Elegant Design yet feels Warm and Welcoming to guests? Do you want a Home as Unique as YOU? If YES! Hurray, you are holding the right book in your hands! This book reveals all the inside Interior Design Secrets that no Interior Designer will ever share. So go ahead and design a Signature Home like a pro! A sought-after "Luxury Home Design Specialist", Shashank Jain has travelled the world and is known for combining modern and historical design sensibilities seamlessly. He has worked with numerous clients to create spaces that are as luxurious as they are unique and welcoming.