Название: Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners: 30 planet-friendly projects using rag-rugging methods from around the world
Автор: Elspeth Jackson
Издательство: CICO Books
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 48 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Learn eight different rag-rugging methods and use them to create 30 stylish and practical items for yourself and your home. In Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners, Elspeth Jackson details eight methods that will help you learn the art of making rugs from rags, and inspire your craft creativity. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, from Shaggy to Locker Hooking, Loopy to Two-String Loom, and more. Elspeth will show you the skills, tools, and equipment you'll need for each one, as well as providing advice on choices of fabrics and design. She will help you to identify common mistakes that you might run into, building for you a strong foundation in the craft. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions for a traditional rug plus two other projects for yourself or your home, such as placemats, bowls, wall hangings, and more, so that you can show off the new skills you've learned. Using upcycled fabrics, only a few basic tools, and simple techniques, you'll master rag-rugging in no time!

Название: Fiber Magick: A Witch's Guide to Spellcasting with Crochet, Knotwork & Weaving
Автор: Opal Luna
Издательство: Llewellyn Publications
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 82 Мб
Язык: английский / English

70+ Craft Projects to Spark Your Imagination & Enhance Your Magick. Featuring over 100 color photos and illustrations, this fun and accessible guide introduces you to the magickal power of crochet, knotwork, and other fiber crafts. Witch and crochet expert Opal Luna shows you how to move spiritual intention from your mind into your hands through practical exercises, creative techniques, and patterns for more than seventy projects. Improving your magick through fiber arts is easy with Opal's step-by-step instructions and empowering guidance. Discover the tools of the trade, the power of color, and a variety of weaving, braiding, and knotting methods. Learn how to connect to deities and create sacred space for your practice. Explore how Fiber Magick can be used in your holiday celebrations and rites of passage. From sigils and yarn amulets to prayer shawls and crocheted poppets, Fiber Magick is full of delightful projects and perfect for practitioners of all skill levels.

Название: Amanda Berry: Knitted Toy Collection
Автор: A. Berry
Издательство: Immediate Media Company
Год: 2020
Размер: 133 mb
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 148
Язык: Английский

Книга по вязанию спицами. Возьмите свои спицы и свяжите великолепные игрушки и аксессуары для себя или в качестве подарков для близких, больших и маленьких, с помощью этой замечательной коллекции вязанных игрушек от известного дизайнера Amanda Berry. Здесь более 30 проектов с подробным описанием вязания.

Название: Complete Guide to Soap Carving: Tools, Techniques, and Tips
Автор: Janet Bolyard
Издательство: Fox Chapel Publishing
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 48 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Complete Guide to Soap Carving provides everything you need to know about carving soap, from basic carving methods for beginners to sophisticated techniques for accomplished artists. This comprehensive guide also shows how to choose the best carving soap, and how to test soap for carving quality. Twenty-six step-by-step projects range from quick carvings to complex, elaborate soap sculptures. Fun and easy-to-learn, soap carving is an enjoyable craft for adults and a perfect craft for children, who won't need to handle sharp knives—this book shows how to make simple wooden carving tools that are safe for kids. Complete Guide to Soap Carving is also an ideal book for people who are tinkering with the idea of wood carving, but don't want to invest in the equipment just yet. Soap carving will help determine if carving is right for you—you'll learn basic cuts such as relief carving, caricature, carving in the round, and chip carving.

Название: The Handmade Quilt: A Complete Skill-Building Sampler
Автор: Carolyn Forster
Издательство: Landauer
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 58 Мб
Язык: английский / English

With one quilt made up of 21 block designs, master teacher Carolyn Forster takes you on a quilt making journey that begins with the basics and progresses in skill level with each new block. Start with simple blocks and easy methods, then move on to more intricate pieces and challenging skills as your confidence increases! With templates for every block and step-by-step instructions and photographs, The Handmade Quilt will help you thoroughly practice hand stitching and hand quilting blocks, from stitching set-in seams to stitching curves. The Handmade Quilt provides both a complete learning experience for new quilters and a stunning project for experienced stitchers. You'll be amazed by the finished project: An heirloom-quality quilt that's also a beautiful sampler of stash-busting blocks!

Название: Stunning Braids: Step-by-Step Guide to Gorgeous Statement Hairstyles
Автор: Monae Everett
Издательство: Ulysses Press
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 138 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Nothing impresses like an intricate braid. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to fix up day-old hair, a chic look for a night out on the town or a dazzling do for your wedding day, the braid is the way to go. In this DIY guide, New York City celebrity hairstylist Monaé Everett presents easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos for creating beautiful looks. Up your skills as you master a range of braiding techniques for any hair type.

Название: Sew Healthy & Happy: Smart Ergonomics, Stretches & More for Makers
Автор: Rose Parr
Издательство: C&T Publishing
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 12 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Quilting shouldn't be a pain in the neck! Stay pain-free with this quilter's survival guide to a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Ever been unusually sore after a marathon day of crafting? There's no need for pain! This guide will make sure you have the right posture, techniques, and stretches when putting in those dedicated hours on your next project. Expert Rose Parr will teach you the methods behind ergonomics with useful visual guides, endless tips, healthy recipes, and contributions from the best quilters in the industry!

Название: The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra: 64 Ingenious Geometric Paper Models
Автор: Tomoko Fuse
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
Год: 2021
Формат: PDF
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In this book, Tomoko Fuse—Japan's most famous living origami artist—shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques of modular origami (where many paper sheets are folded then locked together without glue or tape). Make 64 intriguing modular models, including:
Stackable Modules—The perfect starting point for novices, these simple constructions result in stunning three-dimensional forms
3-D Stars—Dazzling decorative starbursts that look great on a Christmas tree, on your mantle—or even in an art gallery
Manifold Modulars—"Inception-like" models in which individual modular constructions themselves become modules within a larger piece
Cubes and Boxes—Perfect for gift giving—and there is no finer teacher for these than renowned origami box specialist Tomoko Fuse
And many more!

Название: The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals: Amigurumi Techniques Made Easy
Автор: The Japan Amigurumi Association
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
Год: 2021
Формат: PDF
Размер: 35 Мб
Язык: английский / English

From selecting yarns and learning the basics of crochet to assembling your projects and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls And Animals makes any amigurumi project possible! Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association—whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to start creating.

Название: Origami Pets and Other Animals: Lifelike Paper Dogs, Cats, Pandas, Penguins and More!
Автор: Muneji Fuchimoto
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
Год: 2021
Формат: PDF
Размер: 69 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This exciting book shows you how to fold realistic models of your favorite pets, zoo animals and other wildlife! Master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto's clear instructions show you how to fold 30 amazing animal and insect models, including the following:
Five different popular dog breeds—complete with stylish foldable outfits
A cute little paper cat
Less conventional pet models, including a miniature pig, mouse and turtle
Safari wildlife, including an elephant with tusks, a lion with a mane and a chimpanzee with a contrasting posterior
A brown bear with a freshly-caught salmon in its mouth—folded from a single sheet of paper!
And so much more!