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  • Dungeons & Dragons Crochet

    A Book of Many Patterns

    Series series Dungeons & Dragons
    Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse.Dive into a world of crochet and adventure with this delightful collection of patterns. Dungeons & Dragons Crochet gives fans and crocheters of all skill levels a chance to bring their favorite in-game elements to life. Create your own Schools of Magic’s symbols granny ... Read more

    Was $14.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • The Intentional Spinner

    Offering a blend of technical knowledge, history, and easy-to-use tips, this inspiring collection of spinning wisdom deftly explores the three fundamental areas of yarn production: understanding fibers, managing yarn structure, and making yarns that precisely meet the spinner's needs. The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in ... Read more

    $13.99 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

    $14.49 USD

  • The Ultimate Thread Guide

    Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Perfect Thread for Every Project

    "[A] handy, in-depth guide . . . an attractive and useful reference for those passionate about sewing and other thread-based crafts." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Always choose the right thread! This amazing reference guide features a convenient thread use key that shows the most common uses for the wide variety of threads commonly used by quilters and sewists. This valuable information ... Read more

    $11.59 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

  • 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

    Was $16.99 USD Now $1.99 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

    Was $15.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • How to Draw Step by Step

    A Visual Guide to Realistic Drawing

    Key Selling Points:From best-selling authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink of Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (North Light Books)60 how-to-draw step-by-step visual demos, from Apple to Zeppelin6 step-by-step demos for how to draw scenes built on objects the reader has learned to draw, including a still life and desert, beach, and farm landscapesMore than 450 large ... ... Read more

    $12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

  • Everyday Crochet: The Complete Beginner's Guide

    15+ Cozy Patterns

    by June Gilbank ...
    Learning crochet has never been easier!You’ve seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you’d love to learn to create them yourself. Now’s your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how to hook your way to a wonderful new skill.This revised edition includes:Expert advice on choosing your hook, yarn ... Read more

    $10.99 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

  • Get Started: Crochet

    Learn Something New

    by DK, Susie Johns ...
    Series series Get Started
    Get Started: Crochet teaches beginners basic stitches and shows how to start crocheting with 20 easy projects, including hats, blankets, and baby clothes.Perfect for beginners who want to learn a new craft, DK's Get Started: Crochet takes a "do and learn" approach by starting simple and building new skills, using photographed techniques to help people learn step-by-step. ... Read more

    $7.99 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

  • Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks

    Over 70 Sanity Saving Hacks for Better Knitting

    by Patty Lyons ...
    Take your knitting to the next level by exploring the why and how of knitting with beloved knitting teacher Patty Lyons—Now with darker text (4th printing).Solve your irritating problems—from edges that won't behave to getting yarn tension right—with over 70 brand new knitting hacks! Inspired by questions asked by Patty's students from around the world, this book features tutorials for knitters of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mid-Century Modern Furniture

    Shop Drawings & Techniques for Making 29 Projects

    by Michael Crow ...
    Minimalist design--maximum style!In the middle of the last century, a new generation of designers sought to render furniture to its most essential forms. In doing so, they created timeless designs that defined Mid-Century Modern Style. From the sleek geometric lines of Bauhaus-inspired design to the sculptural shapes of Danish masters, this furniture captured the imagination of the era and enjoys ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • 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

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  • 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 $8.99 USD Now $5.99 USD

  • 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

  • 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

  • Drawing on the Artist Within

    by Betty Edwards ...
    Whether you are a business manager, teacher, writer, technician, or student, you'll find Drawing on the Artist Within the most effective program ever created for tapping your creative powers. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of instructional drawings and the work of master artists, this book is written for people with no previous experience in art.AH-HA! I SEE IT NOW!Everyone has experienced ... Read more

    $16.99 USD