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Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique, which typically uses raised and padded stitches that are rich in texture. This practical book explains how to create your own piece of stumpwork embroidery. Beginning with an introduction to the appropriate materials, equipment and tools, it instructs on a wide range of stitches and techniques, and illustrates them with ten delightful projects. It then explains how to design your own piece of stumpwork before advising on finishing, presenting and caring for you work. Written by a leading embroiderer, this beautiful book will inspire and encourage you to try this exciting technique and create your own exquisite designs.

28 easy-to-follow simple shapes and step-by-step illustrations to get you drawing these wonderful manga chibi characters.

A beautiful workbook that provides an introduction to modern calligraphy and creative ways to develop your own unique style of lettering

A colouring book to keep and treasure forever. The wonderful illustrations are ideal for framing.It is, quite simply, a beautiful book.

The third edition of this ultimate guide is updated with new photography and the latest innovations in sewing products and techniques. Learn everything about sewing both garments and decor.

Follow the 12-color palette which is printed on the book flap for ease of reference.

The Cambridgeshire Colouring Book. Suitable for children.

Twenty-six whimsical images depict domestic and wild animals, including a contented cow and her calf, a frog and turtle resting on lily pads, as well as giraffes, lions, toucans, and other familiar creatures.

Thirty-one heavenly illustrations offer colorists hours of creative relaxation. This treasury of calming and meditative mandala designs features beautifully detailed sun, moon, and star patterns that can be colored in a variety of ways.

Inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), this quirky folk art coloring book offers dozens of fun and playful Sugar Skull art activities that will take you on a playful journey of patterning, shading, and coloring."

Hand carving is easy, satisfying and therapeutic. Create your own unique pieces and carve with confidence thanks to detailed information on tools, cutting techniques and clear step-by-step photography accompanying each project.

A complete and fully illustrated guide to the folded-paper arts.

Perspective is an essential skill for anyone who wants to draw or paint in any genre and in any medium. Matthew Brehm teaches you how to understand and apply this intuitive skill in this wonderful reference book, packed full of exercises and a unique "image quiz" to practice putting your observational skills to the test.

Create twelve dolls and over fifty garments and accessories to dress them in with this wonderful collection, featuring easy-to-follow instructions.Make an adorable, knitted doll for the little person in your life. Children will love all twelve dolls in this knitting pattern collection which has been designed to provide the perfect playmate.Each doll has their own personality and style-whether it's Faye with her cute bunny ear hast and cozy boots, or Jane with her chic beret and Breton top. There is a doll here to suit everyone. The step-by-step instructions show you how to make the twelve individual dolls, but you could also mix and match the outfits, hairstyles, and colors to create the perfect doll for you.My Knitted Doll is not for the absolute beginner knitter but will appeal to knitters who do have a basic understanding of the craft. Having said that, the instructions are presented succinctly with easy-to-follow diagrams, with charts for intarsia and other designs.

Discover what makes you special then learn new art journaling techniques to express your uniqueness with inspiration from your 8 guiding archetypes.

This supercool paper airplanes kit contains the best planes you have ever seen! These 12 paper planes are easy to build; you simply pop-out the paper parts, fold where indicated, and staple them

Use mindful origami everyday with these 35 projects designed to destress, calm and help you live in the moment.

The perfect gift for fans of Cassandra Clare's internationally bestselling Shadowhunters novels, this spectacular adult colouring book features 45 all-new illustrations!

Kaffe Fassett's fabrics, with their trademark range of colourways in each pattern, are the perfect choice for his 20 different patchwork cushions in this book. He has created a cornucopia of eye-catching designs, with something for every style.

This volume explores and provides clear and detailed explanations of all kinds of outerwear patterns for women and men.

Art Workshop for Children is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The books unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating creative thinking and encourages the wonder that comes when children are allowed to freely explore the creative process and their materials. As children work through these open-ended workshops, adults are guided on how to be facilitators who provide questions, encourage deep thinking, and help spark an excitement for discovery. Children explore basic materials and workshops that use minimal supplies, and then gradually add new materials to fill the art cabinets as well as new skills and more complex workshops. Most workshopsare suitable to preschool-aged children, and each contains ideas for explorations and new twists to engage older or more experienced artists.Interspersed throughout are sidebar essays that introduce perspectives on mess-making, imperfection, the role of adult, collaborative art, and thoughts on the Reggio Emilia method, a self-guided teaching philosophy. These pieces underscore the value of art-making with children, and support the parent/teacher/care-giver on how to successfully lead, question, and navigate their children through the workshops to result in the fullest experiences.

A master calligrapher explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the Copperplate alphabet. Additional features include a historical introduction, guide sheets, and instructions for individual letters and numbers.

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing teaches you how to draw a vast array of subjects, from landscapes and flowers to animals and portraits, with simple step-by-step lessons and exercises.

Pick up a needle and thread and be inspired by these delightful, contemporary cross stitch designs.

Take time to relax with this beautiful pocket-sized book of designs to color in.

The ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi honors the imperfect, the transitory and the humble. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. In this guide, you'll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium--in combination with oil paint and other mediums--to add layers of texture, atmosphere and depth.

30+ step-by-step demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from start to finish--both digitally and by hand!