The first book on how to create handwoven passementerie (ornamental fringe, tassels, braid, piping, and more) using widely available materials In this hands-on introduction to one of the rarest of textile crafts, artist and designer Ashdown combines her mastery of the centuries-old skills with a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. Learn centuries-old methods and how to apply them to make contemporary ornamental trimmings. • 11 guided projects for home and wardrobe, from Chanel-style jacket fringe to braided edging for a window blind. • For beginner and intermediate weavers; requires only a simple frame loom, like those commonly sold by craft retailers • Additional audiences include fashion/clothing-focus crafters, textile artists, embroiderers, and knitters

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 215 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-01-2024

The first guide taking punch needle crafters to intermediate and advanced levels with expertly explained techniques, exciting projects, and inspiring examples by 26 Oxford Certified Instructors. For punch needle lovers who want to reach the next level of skill and enjoyment with their craft, Amy Oxford, the inventor of the craft's standard tool (the Oxford Punch Needle) and founder of the Oxford Rug Hooking School, provides instructions and artistic inspiration. In these pages, a combination of teaching, examples, and projects give makers a perfect mix for building their skills and for punching up their excitement. • Teaches next-level skills with designs to punch as you learn, such as —using novelty yarns with the Seashell Project, —sculpting with the Sweater Letter, —shading with Shaded Leaves, —punching with fabric strips with the Flower Project, and —two-color beading stitch with the Perfectly Paisley Project. • Amy welcomes 26 guest instructors throughout who offer examples of their works that highlight the techniques, from shading with handpainted yarn to succeeding with narrative designs. • For each technique and project, shows and explains variations (created by different punchers and in different colorways). • Gorgeous image galleries of works in a wide range of styles show combinations of the book's techniques and include the artists' comments, tips, and insights. • An unusual source of inspiration: photos of the capstone projects that were designed and punched by today's top punch needle artists, as the final step to qualify for their Oxford Teacher Certifications.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 215 x 250 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2024

With these beginner-friendly projects, turn one-line drawings—designs that capture the essence of an object—into embroidered art. Many stitchers and embroidery fans love the aesthetic of minimalism, and one-line designs appeal due to their perfect clarity and style. In the early 20th century, one-line drawings were made fashionable by no less a figure than Pablo Picasso. Here crafters learn why one-line stitched designs are so powerful and how they work. The projects range from easy to advanced, plus readers learn to make one-line designs from any interesting object they see. • Emphasizes clarity and minimalism. • Two types of projects: for decorating the home, and for wearing • Teaches how some one-line drawings can be combined with others, used in series, or extended • Includes machine-stitching options • Projects focus on people, animals, and plants. • Enables you to make one-line patterns from drawings you find anywhere, including your own. • A few of the projects: For the Home: —Velvet Eucalyptus Cushion —Panda on Cork —Hummingbird Dish Towels —Naive Art Vase —Faces Coverlet Wearables: —Blossom Velvet Shoes —Modern Art Jeans —Selfie Sweater —Elephant Straw Bag —Beauty in Bloom Tank Top

Bind: hardback

Pages: 104

Dimensions: 222 x 273 mm

Publication Date: 28-02-2024

Explore machine work as a fine craft through the lens of Chris Bathgate’s pioneering sculpture techniques. By all rights, machining should have been embraced by artists long ago. During the 20th century, many industrial crafts were developed into studio art mediums. For a long time, however, the crafts movement rejected many forms of automation. Seen as inexpressive, expensive, and inaccessible, machine tools would be largely relegated to their industrial role until the first few years of the 2000s. Artist Chris Bathgate’s story brings visibility to the craft of modern machine work. • Bathgate utilizes handmade tools; milling, drilling, and turning machines; CNC (computerized numerical controlled) machines; and more to form precisely crafted complex sculptures that capture the imagination and pose exciting questions about how the worlds of technology and craft are intersecting now more than ever. He combines a variety of metals—including steel, aluminum, copper, bronze, brass, and more—to create his sculptures, sometimes adding wood and other materials. • His work illustrates that inspiration often is born out of the need to solve and overcome technical challenges. • Some of his sculptures take the form of small mechanical objects, while others reflect a more traditional approach to sculpture. • Detailed schematic blueprints, CAD renderings, and in-process "how it’s made" images throughout the book augment his stunning finished pieces and the exciting backstory of how the author has developed this medium. This book explores the history and craft of machine work through the lens of Bathgate’s pioneering sculptures, and it serves as a contemporary reflection on the modern state of craft.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 228 x 304 mm

Publication Date: 28-01-2024

Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing is a complete, go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly each and every time! Opening with helpful overviews on binding tools, this must-have guide details 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-to-follow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter's library to refer to time and time again for finishing and binding every project!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 80

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 06-02-2024

This uplifting coloring book features scenes and designs inspired by the most popular hymns and often quoted bible verses, from How Great Thou Art and The Doxology to Corinthians 12:9 and Philippians 4:13, so you can explore your faith through creativity. Many of these detailed coloring pages are drawn in a stunning stain-glass style, reminiscent of Cathedral glass — the beautiful windows found in churches — and featuring intricacies that come to life as color is added. The designs are all one-sided, with a partial hymn or verse incorporated into the coloring pattern. On the back, you'll find the corresponding full hymn or verse, along with the original hymn date, composer, or Bible chapter and verse. An inspirational gallery is also included showing many finished colored examples by adult colorists to help spark your imagination. With a gorgeous, embossed cover, this adult coloring book makes a thoughtful gift for a friend of faith, offering hope and encouragement to someone in the hospital, undergoing cancer treatment, or going through tough times. Revel in your personal connection with God through your creativity, with Time to Rejoice Coloring Book!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 88

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 06-02-2024

Aspiring and experienced seamstresses and seamsters now have their ultimate guide to sewing! Sewing Workshop for Young Makers features 40 awesome patterns for young people who enjoy sewing. Each creation can be made on a sewing machine by following the super simple instructions that are accompanied by illustrated steps and diagrams. The garments are sized for an average 10-year-old girl and are sized loose. The techniques shown in the book, by hand and by machine, establish a necessary basic skill set followed by the variety of learn-to-sew projects including a charm bag, a tied headband, braided bracelets, a cactus cushion, a retro purse, message banners, a maxi sweatshirt and more! This engaging how-to book is an excellent resource for homeschooling parents (to teach as part of a Family Consumer Science class, or to use as part of the safety instruction each year), Girl Scout groups (to sew their patches onto their sash), sewing clubs, and anyone who loves to sew. In a world where it is increasingly important to be frugal and avoid fast fashion, instead of buying their next wardrobe, kids can make their own, with Sewing Workshop for Young Makers!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 193 x 224 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2024

Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook explains step-by-step how to achieve super realistic results with your art. Over 550 photos will guide you through several technique-building projects, teaching you how to achieve great results from colored pencils. Learn how to draw different textures, from the smooth surface of a grape or apple to the super-fine fur texture of a cat and the reflective scales of a snake. You'll find tips on blending, what paper to use, selecting colors, and a specific focus on how to draw eyes. The instructions for each project include what materials you'll need and how long the project will take. Understand the basics, beginning with an outline sketch, choosing colors, and the important steps to building a finished colored pencil drawing with incredible depth that will create a level of realism only colored pencils can give. Take your art to the next level, creating hyper-realistic details that will turn heads, with Photorealistic Colored Pencil Drawing Workbook!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 182 x 256 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2024

This is amigurumi super-sized! A cuddly toy that you can hardly wrap your arms around because it's so huge and huggable: that's what every child wants! Huggable Amigurumi contains detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for 14 extra-extra-large crocheted animals. From the funny floppy-eared rabbit to the waddling penguin to the giant teddy bear, kids will have a ton of fun cuddling their new amigurumi friends! By using a particularly thick crochet yarn, the animals — which are more than three feet tall — don't take much more time to crochet than normal-sized cuddly toys. In addition, the Nordic pastel colors blend wonderfully into every home, so that the big cuddly friends are not only a real eye-catcher in the children's room, but also on the living room sofa. Get started creating big cuddle buddies your kids will adore, with Huggable Amigurumi!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 120

Dimensions: 198 x 244 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2024

Cute, clever, and fun for all, Crocheting Reversible Amigurumi Projects is a delightful book of inside-out animal crochet patterns created with traditional and faux fur yarns. Filled with tips, tricks, and techniques to build your skills and ensure success for every design, this exciting guide features seven adorable amigurumi patterns that are reversible and transform into a whole new design. From a fox that becomes a cat, a snowball that becomes a penguin, otters that become seashells, and more, these designs are truly one-of-a-kind and offer something special to the craft of amigurumi crochet. Opening with guidance on tools, yarns, and other necessities, also included are technique tutorials for working with faux fur, making a practice piece, counting rows and stitches, fixing mistakes, and more. Start making the most adorable reversible amigurumi plushies to keep or give to friends and family as thoughtful gifts with this playful guide!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 203 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 06-02-2024