Dwarf and median bearded irises are the little floral jewels of the gardening world, extending the iris season by six to eight weeks with great panache. Relatively new on the horticultural scene, these small and miniature replicas of larger bearded irises have nevertheless taken it by storm, because their 4-to-27-inch height makes them the perfect size for most American gardens. Dr. Kevin Vaughn, who has hybridized these irises over a 50-year period in diverse climates, describes all five dwarf and median bearded-iris classes. He offers suggestions both for historical and modern cultivars, describes best cultivation practices, and details hybridizing methods. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 color photos of outstanding specimens, this comprehensive book is both for beginners who want to try some of the hottest perennials on the market, and for seasoned iris growers who want to learn more about their favorite plant.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 178 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2022

Have you ever wanted to create your own ceramics but had no idea how to begin? Expert ceramicist Melisa Dora teaches you everything you need to know to make exquisite ceramic tableware. Step-by-step instructions clearly outline the techniques for forming and building your pieces, throwing the clay, firing, and glazing. Explore the best practices for using clay and different glazes-and even how to make your own glazes. Discover how to reuse, recycle, and reclaim your materials. Learn tips for troubleshooting and advice for photographing and selling your finished work. Once you've mastered the techniques, use them to create mugs, plates, bowls, serving dishes, vases, and more. Melisa Dora makes it easy for you to design and create ceramic pieces that will adorn your home and brighten your life.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 215 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2022

For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration and meaning in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk you through the steps they took in creating works that tap into the importance of nature art in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. You'll learn how they created a nature journal, temporary beach sculptures, dyed textile or woven wall art, sculptural vessels and baskets with natural materials, embroidery inspired and influenced by the natural world, and much more. Discover works that integrate natural materials as well as recycled and repurposed objects. Get the feeling of having a personal, authentic, and creative conversation with the makers while you take a walk through nature with them.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 205 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 22-11-2022

Go green, get clean, and be serene with these 30 all-natural soap, candle, and cleaner recipes from renowned herbalist Stephanie Rose! If you are looking for creative ways to reduce chemicals, harness the healing power of nature, and pamper yourself with healing herbs, fresh flowers, and essential oils, look no further. Author, avid gardener, and herbalist Stephanie Rose has rounded up her best-loved botanical recipes in this massive book to teach you how easy, inexpensive, and relaxing it is to make your own natural cleaners, cleansers, and candles. Learn to make: ; Homemade hand sanitizers with healing aloe ; Soothing botanical bath salts with rose and citrus; Aromatherapy soy wax candles with lavender ; Natural housecleaners with refreshing orange and cleansing sage; Disinfecting kitchen cleaners with lemongrass and pine ; Reusable lemon and rosemary citrus hand wipes ; Invigorating peppermint sugar scrubs ; Moisturizing hand soaps with basil and bergamot ; And many more! With detailed instructions, step-by-step photographs, and an herbal appendix, you'll have everything you need to make beautiful (and beneficial!) all-natural products from your own kitchen.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 191 x 241 mm

Publication Date: 22-11-2022

The herbarium approach here offers you a window into the natural character of plants, which lets you make your fabric versions amazing. These wearable projects from naturalist and fiber artist Utopiano don't just visually replicate each plant but represent everything about it-even including invisible elements like scent, power, and presence. Plus, each project includes easy instructions for dyeing your cloth pieces, a feature that helps capture the colors of nature and makes these one of a kind. The herbarium format unfolds like this: first, each plant is collected directly from the field, and its key info and uniqueness are explained. Then, use the patterns that Utopiano offers you here to create fabric versions for wearing or display. Make a chic Frilly Pansy brooch with petals dyed in multicolored layers. Create the cold-resistant edelweiss using velvet to capture the plant's dense hair and thickness. Feel the pure joy of translating blooming flowers into fabric with your own hands! Includes full-size templates for every project.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 185 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2022

Art Quilts Made Easy is an entry-level guide that covers everything you need to know about art quilting. Including chapters on how to plan and map out your quilt, design rules and guidelines and basic tools and featuring an overview of the entire art quilting process, you'll be ready to get quilting! With 12 landscape designs that capture beautiful botanicals and animals, the helpful illustrations and diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions will lead to an inspirational gallery of completed quilts.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 15-11-2022

Discover a stress-free technique for creating beautiful hand quilted projects in a modern farmhouse style. From British author, teacher, and quilter Carolyn Forster this book is the perfect introduction to utility quilting - the ideal method for modern quilters who seek the satisfaction of hand quilting but like to get things done quickly. Utility quilting holds the quilt sandwich together using simple, all-over designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads. It's perfect for use with today's big, bold fabrics as well as for classic mini prints. Featuring 11 projects with step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how to finish your quilts by hand whilst enjoying the soothing power of classic needle and thread!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 210 x 276 mm

Publication Date: 22-11-2022

Stitched Mosaic Quilting is a unique and approachable project guide that will show you how to transform special photos into works of mosaic art with fabric. Opening with insightful sections on getting started, construction, and colour and fabric choices, five projects are then presented and divided into manageable, bite-size pieces, similar to a photo mosaic. Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips to complete each mosaic quilt project, learn how to make your own quilt patterns inspired by your favourite photos.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 15-11-2022

Leatherworking is a craft that is becoming more and more popular and is a hobby that you can get started without making any big expenditure or investment. Besides, it is fun! You can make unique, durable, and sustainable leather products on your kitchen. In a follow-up to his previous book, Practical Leatherwork, hunter and professional outdoorsman Carsten Bothe guides you with richly illustrated step-by-step instructions through sewing techniques, preparing and manipulating the leather, and eight beginner, intermediate, and advanced leatherworking projects, including a leather barbecue apron, dice cup, book cover, canteen, and more. Learn techniques like the saddle stitch, baseball stitch, and how to sew chamois leather, as well as the tools you'll need for tooling, dyeing, wet molding, and sewing. Then you can take the skills you've mastered and create your own stunning sewn leather crafts!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 175 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2022

Imagine being able to weave overshot along the length of your cloth with just one shuttle or being able to weave terry cloth towels for your bath. All this and more is possible on just four shafts by using a supplementary warp. Back by popular demand, this sought-after book hasn't been available for a long time. The revised and expanded edition features nearly twice as many projects as the original book, with five all-new projects and a new weaving structure. Handweavers will learn weaving expert Deb Essen's easy warping method, how to turn drafts for one-shuttle weaving, and Deb's tips and techniques for warping a supplementary draft successfully. Once you have the warping down, weave any of the projects using the weave structures Deb teaches you. Each project explores a different supplemental warp structure, from turned overshot and monk's belt to Bedford cord and even velvet. And no second back beam is required for your loom!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 29-11-2022