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100 Essential Knitting Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know knitting stitches to refresh or expand on reader's needlework skills. Organised into five main sections, the 100 stitches lend themselves to a variety of different uses. Simple stitches provide the foundation of knitted fabrics, unusual textures and lacy patterns add interest to your work, colourwork designs brighten up any knit while delicate edges and trims finish things off nicely. Each stitch is rated for difficulty and is laid out with a decorative stitched sample and clear instructions. There are also sections that cover other essential knowledge on tools and materials and getting started.Main sections include: Simple stitches, Textured stitches, Colourwork stitches, Lacy stitches, Finishing touches.

This highly-anticipated reference work on global book structures and their conservation offers the first modern, comprehensive overview on this subject and examines the theoretical underpinnings of book conservation. A quintessential reference work for book conservators, students, and anyone working with books.

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the art of calligraphy in Hebrew, from the Sacred Scrolls to modern Hebrew graffiti. Calligrapher and scribe Izzy Pludwinski is in love with letters, and this love shines through in this ground-breaking book. Here you will find examples of writing and design from Biblical times to the present day that showcase the art of lettering as well as the beauty inherent in the forms themselves.Individual chapters look at historical manuscripts and their influence, traditional calligraphy and lettering, aleph-bets and individual letters, abstract and decorative calligraphy, the use of Hebrew calligraphy in fine art and street art, with a final a section on scripts from sacred objects.With more than 200 illustrations that span the history of the Hebrew alephbet over three millennia, this book will engage, delight, and surprise.

The material - explains how to judge a piece of leather depending on its cut, its tannage and its animal source Tools - advises on a selection of good quality basic tools, and how to use and look after them Cutting - expert instruction on how to master this key skill Hand stitching - step-by-step guide to saddle stitch Step-by-step projects - include a straight belt and a wallet

Lost & Found is a large format, beautiful photographic book that celebrates the joy and beauty of flowers throughout the seasons. A series of detailed and enchanting botanical flat lays will transport you into the world of 15 imagined creative characters, whose lives have been shaped by nature. Get lost in their stories as you search for hidden objects amongst the blooms and foliage. Inspired by her flower-filled life in Gisborne, New Zealand, grower and florist Zoe Field presents her work through a new, magical lens. Combining her extraordinary photography and flowering skills she not only offers readers of all ages a visual delight but also idea-laden lists of plants to capture the imagination of any gardener, regardless of their experience. My hope is that this book offers a little respite, a visual delight that takes your imagination on a journey. Let your eyes wander the pages as if walking the paths of a garden. Finding treasures in every season, making sure not to overlook the littlest of details.

Materials - a clear guide to choosing the right paper for your project and the scalpels you'll need Technique - explains how to cut your first line before advancing to cutting detailed shapes and letters Display - advice on how to display your creations to best effect Templates - positive, negative and half-and-half templates are explained, as well as instruction on how to design your own Step-by-step examples - three templates of increasing difficulty demonstrate the techniques explained

Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Don't be put off by the cold - get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With fifty projects for having fun and staying safe in the snow, you'll never be short of ideas.

100 Christmas gifts and decorations that are quick and easy to make and perfect for crafters of all abilities. Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are simple enough for beginners as well as seasoned crafters. There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing, sugarcraft, cross stitch, polymer clay and needlepoint. Each craft has a handy techniques section to get you started, followed by a range of quick projects that include embroidered snowflake bunting, papercut Christmas cards, knitted Santa and Rudolph finger puppets, crocheted stars and a sugar snowman. All the projects are made using tools and materials that are easy to source and provide all the inspiration you need to make Christmas extra special. This title is an updated edition of Quick and Easy Christmas, 2020, with 50 new projects to choose from.