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  • How to Select and Tie 80 Really Useful Knots

    Knowing how to tie knots can help you in everything from work around the home, camping and fishing trips, and even art and craft projects. This is a comprehensive guide to 80 of the most useful knots for:- Sailing- Camping- Climbing and abseiling- Home and garden- Fishing and outdoor pursuitsHow to Select and Tie 80 Really Useful Knots contains an explanation of the basic terms used relating to ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • How to Sell Your Art Online

    Live a Successful Creative Life on Your Own Terms

    by Cory Huff ...
    An essential guide for every kind of artist that teaches them how to skip the gallery system, find their niche, and connect directly with collectors to profitably sell their art.For years, galleries have acted as gatekeeper separating artists and collectors. But with the explosion of the Internet, a new generation of savvy, independent artists is connecting with buyers and making a substantial ... Read more

    Was $14.49 USD Now $12.49 USD

  • The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook

    How to Write Great Patterns that Knitters Will Love to Make

    Take your knitting knowledge to the next level with this helpful guidebook from two professional knitting tech editors that sets much-needed standards for writing clear, accurate instructions—perfect for those interested in writing and selling original patterns."This much needed guide is filled with industry secrets and standards, making it invaluable to new and experienced knitwear designers ... Read more

    Was $14.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas

    50 Unique Projects and Ideas

    When Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falick’s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller.Weekend Knittin**g brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for beginning and more-experienced ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knit Fold Pleat Repeat

    Simple Knits, Gorgeous Garments

    by Norah Gaughan ...
    Editor in chief of Vogue Knitting, Norah Gaughan shows you how to make rectangles, squares, and simple shapes—then fold, twist, and pleat them to create unique, fashionable clothes and accessories.Simple shapes are ideal for the novice knitter, but the clever folds and fastenings of Knit, Fold, Pleat, Repeat will intrigue the experienced crowd, too. These techniques are easy to learn, and the ... Read more

    $16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns

    by Ann Budd ...
    Offering charts and plans for making infant- through adult-sized projects, this unique book provides knitters with a complete resource of more than 350 patterns for caps, tams, scarves, vests, sweaters, mittens, gloves, and socks that are written for multiple gauges to accommodate all weights of yarn from bulky to fingering. Also included are the basics of pattern design and alteration to allow ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Morpho: Face, Head, and Neck

    Anatomy for Artists

    Series Book 10 - Morpho: Anatomy for Artists
    The must-have guide for all artists who draw the human figure!This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the head, face, and neck for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella offers more than 300 original drawings and diagrams. The face, head, and neck are shown in great detail and from multiple angles. There are ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • Flower School

    A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging

    by Calvert Crary ...
    Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York.FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters

    200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols

    The crochet diva divulges two hundred of her favorite crochet stitch patterns—including many original designs—to keep you busy stitching for years!With many original designs and others garnered from Melissa Leapman's years of experience in the industry, this book is geared toward crocheters of all levels and formatted in a way that encourages learning and skill-building.The beginning features a ... Read more

    $18.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Embroidery

    A Step-by-Step Guide to More than 200 Stitches

    by DK ...
    Embroidery is the ultimate stitch dictionary and the ideal guide to embroidery, whatever your level of expertise.The perfect reference guide to needlework, Embroidery is a comprehensive guide to inspire and inform sewers of all levels. Find advice on which thread, needles, or fabrics work with which techniques, and take a look at an incredible 200 stitches - with levels of difficulty, step-by-step ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • May Martin’s Sewing Bible

    40 years of tips and tricks

    by May Martin ...
    Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women’s Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares her tips and tricks, offering the ultimate beginners’ guide to sewing.Beautifully styled and simple-to-follow, this authoritative sewing bible gives readers information on everything they need to know to get started with sewing ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Knitter's Book of Yarn

    by Clara Parkes ...
    Not all yarns are alike. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in. The delicate baby sweater that started pilling before it even came off the needles. The stunning colorwork scarf that you can’t wear ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • 90-Minute Fabric Fun

    30 Projects You Can Finish in an Afternoon

    by Terrie Kralik ...
    90 Minutes + Fabric = Fun!Make great gifts or add fashionable touches to your home decor in no time with these fast - and fun - fabric projects from designer Terrie Kralik.You'll get hooked on Terrie's time-saving techniques, which make it easy for you to create everything from runners and rugs to fabric bowls and boxes.90-Minute Fabric Fun features:• 25 quick and clever projects using locker ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Lily Chin's Crochet Tips and Tricks

    Shortcuts and Techniques Every Crocheter Should Know

    by Lily Chin ...
    Toss Lily into your project bag and bring her stitching savvy, troubleshooting techniques, and no-frills know-how wherever your crocheting takes you!Every crocheter, from the newest beginner to the most versatile expert, needs an accessible technique guide. And who better to compile one than Lily Chin—the author of four hugely popular knitting and crocheting manuals, a veteran teacher, and one of ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Metal Detecting Bible

    Helpful Tips, Expert Tricks and Insider Secrets for Finding Hidden Treasures

    by Brandon Neice ...
    Become a metal detecting expert with this A-to-Z guide that covers everything from choosing equipment to finding the best sites and selling your finds.Nothing is as thrilling as finding cool (and often valuable) stuff right under your feet. So grab this guide and get ready to dig up more and more finds. Packed with helpful information on making your search successful and exciting, The Metal ... Read more

    $11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beginner's Guide to Embroidery and Needle Painting

    Create Your Own Nature-Inspired Designs with 18 Projects

    by Sarah Godfrey ...
    Make your own embroidery patterns and thread portraits that are inspired by the nature that surrounds you! This one-of-a-kind, step-by-step guide will show you how to take what you see and admire in real life and recreate it into beautiful hand embroidery you've designed yourself. Featuring complete overviews on tools, embroidery stitches, and various skills and techniques to know, Beginner's ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Manga for the Beginner

    Everything you Need to Start Drawing Right Away!

    Series series Christopher Hart's Manga for the Beginner
    Got manga?Christopher Hart’s got manga, and he wants to share it with all his millions of readers—especially the beginners. With Manga for the Beginner, anyone who can hold a pencil can start drawing great manga characters right away. Using his signature step-by-step style, Hart shows how to draw the basic manga head and body, eyes, bodies, fashion, and more. Then he goes way beyond most beginner ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Adventures with Leaders & Enders

    Make More Quilts in Less Time!

    An easy method to faster quilt-making, and incredible patterns to make use of your scrap stash.What if you could piece quilts even faster, work on more than one quilt simultaneously and save money, fabric and thread all at the same time? Bonnie K. Hunter will show you how to put the concept of Leaders & Enders to work quickly and easily, expanding your creativity, and upping your productivity all ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Knitting for Olive

    Twenty Modern Knitting Patterns from the Iconic Danish Brand

    Discover twenty stunning, timeless knitting patterns, from cult Scandinavian brand Knitting for Olive.This book includes twenty gorgeous, accessible knitting patterns, and includes both brand new designs and a selection of tried and tested fan-favorites. There is a project here for everyone; the designs vary in difficulty, and cover a range of sweaters, tops, cardigans, hats, and scarves. Each ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • The Handsewn Wardrobe

    A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Clothes from Patternmaking to the Finishing Stitches

    Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-kind guide.Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, a button-up, and jeans, using simple hand-sewing and hand-stitching techniques. Author Louisa Owen Sonstroem shares her sustainable, empowering, and portable craft ... Read more

    $25.00 USD

  • May Martin’s Sewing Bible e-short 1: Everything You Need to Know to Get You Started

    by May Martin ...
    The first of 6 eBook-only shorts, beautifully optimised for iPhones and iPads, from star of The Great British Sewing Bee May Martin. Everything the aspiring seamstress needs to get started: A Place to Sew & the Equipment You Need, General Dressmaking Tips, and Hand Stitches. An exclusive first look at May Martin’s Sewing Bible, due out in August.May has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now ... Read more

    Free

  • The Knit Stitch Pattern Handbook

    An Essential Collection of 300 Designer Stitches and Techniques

    Beloved knitwear designer Melissa Leapman offers a comprehensive stitch dictionary and guide with more than 300 original knitting patterns, including slip stitches, cables, and lace.Knitters love their stitch dictionaries. Melissa Leapman, known for her knitting references, shares 300 of her favorite stitch patterns developed over her long career. With basic step-by-step knitting instruction, ... Read more

    Was $5.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

  • Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom

    Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom, for Beginners and Beyond

    by Syne Mitchell ...
    This complete guide to rigid-heddle looms explores their full potential with a surprisingly broad array of techniques and projects—featuring step-by-step photography leads readers through the warping and setup process.Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Art of Tapestry Weaving

    A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn

    Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls—tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels will be eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn using the trusted advice of this practical and fun book.Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this in-depth guide to every ... Read more

    $16.99 USD