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Sewing 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction (Look, Learn & Create)
by Creative Publishing internationalA complete entry-level sewing course taught through twenty step-by-step projects for garments and home décor.Have you always wanted to try sewing but aren’t sure where to begin? Sewing 101 teaches you everything you need to know for successful machine sewing:The Basics gives you a firm foundation for learning to sew, offering essential guidance for your sewing machine, fabrics, patterns, and supplies.The Projects are arranged progressively, from simple garments like T-shirts, skirts, and aprons, to more challenging home décor items such as a blankets, tablecloths, and Roman shades. Each project introduces and explores new sewing skills in depth—and variations will inspire you to create your own designs.Beginners will also find the accompanying online videos that present the techniques in action an invaluable resource. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that present projects supported with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques.
The New Sewing Essentials
by Creative Publishing internationalThe popular, step-by-step guide to sewing, revised and updated for today’s sewing enthusiasts.Sewing Essentials, first published in 1984, has long been recognized as the one book every sewing enthusiast should own. This popular book has been updated, making it even more appealing for today’s sewers.Clearly written instructions and more than 450 full-color photographs lead you step-by-step through all common sewing techniques. It’s like having your own personal sewing instructor right beside you. Get professional guidance on all these topics:Sewing equipment and toolsUsing patternsSelecting and preparing fabricsAll kinds of seams and seam finishesDarts, gathers, hems, zippers and buttonholesFacings, cuffs, collars and waistbandsWhether you are just learning to sew or have sewn for years, you’ll find this book a valuable reference. Singer New Sewing Essentials, Updated and Revised Edition is your guide to sewing success.
101 Ways to Draw: A Field Guide to Drawing Mediums and Techniques
by David WebbMaster and combine different media in your drawing—from soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fiber-tip pens, conté sticks to watercolor pencils.This visual directory of drawing techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to explore and experiment with all the different techniques and mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try.A wealth of media and equipment is demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques progress, you’ll explore the creative possibilities beyond one medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new light.Start with basic graphite pencils, sticks and powder to explore line and tone, shading, creating textures and erasing. Then move on to coloured pencils to cover techniques such as burnishing, lifting and sgraffito. There are various interesting methods to try with water-soluble coloured pencils too, including different ways of applying water, blending and overlaying colours.There are some really interesting ways to use ink pens for painting effects and instructions are included for cutting your own quill pen. Ballpoint pens, fiber-tips, marker pens and brush pens are also great tools for creating modern, graphic drawings—pick up some handy tips for mark making and blending.Finally, experiment with mixed media and combining various pencils, pastels, crayons, powder, sticks and pens for some stunning results. Be inspired by the huge range of drawings in this book to expand and develop your own skills.
The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for Both Beginner and Advanced Potters (Artist/craft Bible Ser.)
by Marylin ScottAn essential guide for beginner and advanced potters, featuring step-by-step photographs to guide you through a comprehensive range of techniques.Begin making beautiful ceramics, even if you’ve never attempted pottery before, following detailed information about:Essential tools and studio equipmentDifferent types and constituencies of clay—including earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and rakuForming methods—including pinching, coiling, slabbing, press molding, throwing, and trimmingAdding texture and patterns—with techniques such as sgraffito, stamping, inlaying, and burnishingPainting and printing—using slip, banding and combing, resists, and underglazesGlazes and post-firing techniques—including salt and soda glazes, lusters, and metal leafEssential technical resources—such as glaze recipes, types of kilns and firings, and health and safety tipsWith its combination of practical advice, exciting images, inspirational ideas, and a glossary, this book is a must-have for all potters at any stage of their career.
Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials
by Jeannine SteinA DIY book making guide that repurposes easily-found items into handcrafted books, perfect for gift giving.Re-Bound is a beautiful book on bookbinding with a fun green twist—all the projects use recycled and upcycled materials. This book shows you how to take everyday materials from around the house, flea markets, thrift stores, and hardware stores and turn them into clever and eye-catching hand-made books.
Hand Sewing Magic: Essential Know-How for Hand Stitching--*10 Easy, Creative Projects *Master Tension and Other Techniques * with Pro Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
by Lynn KrawczykAn essential sewing reference, including how-tos for dozens of stitches, sewing and mending basics, embroidered embellishments, and creative projects.Discover the pleasures of slow stitching as Lynn Krawczyk shows you how to enjoy the meditative process of stitching by hand. Stitching and embroidery are great ways to add color, texture, and interest to all kinds of textiles.After mastering a variety of stitches, apply them to imaginative projects, such as a boro sketchbook cover, a stuffed toy bunny, a wabi sabi neck scarf, and an embroidered square bowl.Even experienced sewers and embroiderers will learn how to transfer patterns, ideas for organizing and caring for thread, differences in thread types, and troubleshooting tips.Hand Sewing Magic is an all-in-one guide for hand stitchers of all levels of skill, and for all applications. In this unique guide book you will:Get an in-depth overview of tools and materials, including thread, needles, fabric, and other key supplies.Explore a comprehensive visual dictionary of thirty-five stitches, plus dozens of variations, including basic mending, stylish decorative embellishments, and unique art stitching.Discover key techniques, such as starting and ending threads, the correct way to use an embroidery hoop, stitching curved shapes, color shading, and more.Gain confidence in your stitching and embroidery skills as you try new techniques.Learn essential tips and tricks from influential and innovative stitchers, including Joanne Sharpe, Allison Aller, and Catherine Redford.Use stitches and techniques in unique ways for ten simple and stunning projects.With Hand Sewing Magic, you’ll make the most of your hand stitching and give all your projects a beautiful handmade look.
Horrorscopes: A Little Book of Misfortunes
by Lucien EdwardsDiscover what dark fate awaits you based on your birthday in this spooky take on horoscopes, featuring dark days, unlucky numbers, and evil omens. This book is full of eerie predictions and ominous fortunes that add a sinister twist to the typical horoscope. Those who enjoy the dark side can look up their birthday to discover the terrible fate that awaits them—from attack by hungry zombies to transformation into an ogre. With useful information including dark days, unlucky numbers, and evil omens, this chilling guide is sure to have readers looking under their beds and over their shoulders all year long.
The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History (Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Ser. #3)
by S. Theresa DietzA comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species.For centuries, artists and lovers have used the secret language of flowers, or floriography, to discreetly send overt messages of their desires and emotions. A simple flower could reveal a variety of hidden meanings, from a flirtatious “I like you” to a serious declaration of everlasting love. For example:A sweet pea reported a friendly “I’m thinking of you”A lavender rose screamed “Love at first sight”Geraniums signified “friendship”Hibiscus wished “Peace and happiness”S. Thereesa Dietz has meticulously compiled over 1,001 of your favorite flowers into this beautifully updated and definitive guide, complete with full-color illustrations. Organized by both scientific and common names, each species contains fascinating and forgotten symbolic flower meanings from ancient Greek and Roman times to today. Whether used as a reference to create beautifully bespoke wedding bouquets or as a flower companion to plan stunning garden combinations, this comprehensive edition is perfect for every flower lover.“Flower lovers will marvel at S. Theresa Dietz’s The Complete Language of Flowers, an A to Z of flowers and plants listing symbolic meanings, possible powers, folklore and facts.” —BookPage
Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters: 200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols
by Melissa LeapmanThe 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 pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. Suggestions are offered about how to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. The book’s second section offers stitch patterns arranged by type—from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides. With these patterns that just beg to be stitched, you’ll be making hats, scarves, shawls and more for yourself, family, and friends.“Leapman’s experience paired with the readability of this book makes it a great addition to any crochet library.” —Jessica Carpender, editor, FaveCrafts.com
Breakfast at Sotheby's: An A–Z of the Art Word
by Philip Hook&“A witty journey through the wonderfully tumultuous world of art dealers and markets—organized in the style of a dictionary, complete with a glossary.&” —Interview Two questions are key to experiencing a work of art in a museum or exhibition: 1.) Do I like it? 2.) Who&’s it by? You need quite a few more questions if you&’re in an auction room or dealer&’s gallery, however. You&’ll find yourself asking, How much is it worth? How much will it be worth in five or ten years? And finally, what will people think of me if they see it hanging on my wall? Breakfast at Sotheby&’s is not only a guide to finding the answers to such questions, but also a glimpse into the rarely discussed financial side of the art world. Based on author Philip Hook&’s thirty-five years of experience in the art market, the book explores various shades of artist (including -isms, Gericault, and suicides), subject and style (from abstract art and banality through surrealism and war), &“wall-power,&” provenance, and market weather. Comic, revealing, piquant, splendid, and occasionally absurd, Breakfast at Sotheby&’s is a book of pleasure and intelligent observation, as engaged with art as it is with the world that surrounds it. &“A breezy, whimsical and often wry compendium, chock-full of hard-won wisdom about what makes someone spend millions of dollars to buy an artwork at auction.&” —The New York Times &“A winner. Readers will learn more about the modern art market in this simple book than in any college course.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review
Green: A Pocket Guide to Pot
by Dan MichaelsAn updated, quick-reference edition of the acclaimed cannabis guide, with facts and photos for 150 strains. At a time when marijuana laws are rapidly changing in many states, this quick-reference edition of Dan Michaels&’s Green delivers the planet&’s best bud photography. Organized alphabetically, each of the 150 strains features a gorgeous bud shot plus a breezy description of the bud and its essential stats (lineage, flavor, high, and medicinal uses). Updated with more popular strains as well as new live plant and microscopic bud photography, this edition of Green is the go-to strain guide for recreational and medicinal users alike.
Fitness Ball: Reference to Go
by Olivia H. MillerOne tool, fifty exercises for strength and balance—an excellent fitness resource from the author of Healthy Back. This e-book of toning techniques uses one simple and versatile tool—the fitness ball—and provides fifty ways to help tone and strengthen core stabilizers and maintain balance. First used in physical therapy to build resistance and regain strength in particular parts of the body following injury, fitness balls have rolled into the mainstream as popular and effective tools for muscle conditioning and for enhancing any overall fitness program. You&’ll have a ball!
Sewing Supplies Handy Pocket Guide: 65+ Tips & Facts for Tools, Notions & Materials
by Carla Hegeman CrimA sewing supplies expert in your pocket This mini book is packed with mega information on common sewing tools, supplies, and materials! Best-selling author Carla Crim of Scientific Seamstress shares 65+ essential nuggets of information on everything from sewing machines and cutting tools to pins, elastic, and thread. Whether you’re wondering how to use a particular interfacing or which sewing machine needle is best for each kind of fabric, you’ll find yourself turning to these useful charts and infographics again and again. Plus, at such a great price, you can afford to buy one for your sewing group, sister, mom, friend, or anyone else you know who loves to sew as much as you do! • Tons of information in one teeny book! Never be stumped by a sewing dilemma again • Tuck it in your purse and take it with you to classes or your favorite shop—the handy size is perfect for your life on the go • Learn about sewing machine feet, pressing tools, marking pens, batting, stuffing, fabric, and more!
Intuitive Color & Design: Adventures in Art Quilting
by Jean WellsThink outside the block and look what happens! Jean Wells gives you the assignment of your life: put away your ruler and use your inner vision to design and piece spectacular, free-form quilts you'd never have guessed you could create. In this updated edition of best-selling Intuitive Color & Design, Jean’s workshop assignments get your creative juices flowing, giving you challenges to expand your quilting horizons. Start by learning to see line and color; study the nuts and bolts of design; develop your color work and composition; and when you get stuck, there’s expert advice on problem solving. You will never see quiltmaking in the same way again. • Creative exercises take your use of color, line, design, and piecing in dramatic new directions • Use photographs and journals to find inspiration and develop your ideas with Jean’s updated, expert guidance • Learn innovative finishing techniques to show your quilts at their best • Classroom-proven techniques make the adventure easy for any quilter
Clues in the Calico: A Guide to Identifying and Dating Antique Quilts
by Barbara BrackmanIn Clues in the Calico Barbara Brackman unveils a much-needed system for dating America's heirloom quilts. She tells how, by collecting and observing quilts and finally analyzing her computer file on close to 900 date-inscribed specimens, she arrived at the system. And through this telling she also imparts a colorful, stunningly illustrated history of quiltmaking along with a good bit of entertaining social history and the newest findings in textile research. Important note about this ebook: The pdf you receive will be watermarked in the margin with your customer name. You may download the file a maximum of 3 times for your personal use only. Sharing and/or distribution of the file - whether for profit or not - is strictly prohibited. The digital file contains patterns that may not print true to size and may require sizing adjustments (inchmarks are included on patterns for reference). Depending on your viewing application or device, printing desired page may result in multiple printed pages.
Paper Piecing Handy Pocket Guide
by Tacha BruecherGet the pocket guide to paper piecing that everyone’s talking about—a forty-eight-page mini book that’s perfect to take on the go! Follow step-by-step instructions from expert Tacha Bruecher for preparing and piecing using a foundation, then try out the technique with ten fun and graphic paper-pieced blocks. Includes techniques for both traditional foundation paper and freezer paper, as well as where and why to use each. This petite paperback is the perfect size for your purse or sewing kit. • Take it with you anywhere—classes, retreats, anywhere you sew! • Quick and easy reference to all things paper piecing, with ten block patterns to get you started • Fall in love with foundation piecing, and share this giftable guide with everyone you know who loves to quilt
The Quilting Manual
by C&T PublishingNext-level quilting designs to boost your creativity Conquer those unfinished quilt tops with inspiring designs and essential techniques for both hand and machine quilters. Whether you're an advanced beginner or more experienced, this robust variety of 100+ free-motion and walking-foot designs will make planning your quilting exciting again. Gain proficiency and get inspired with this all-in-one guide to quilting techniques and motifs from 16 esteemed quilters, including Alex Anderson, Natalia Bonner, Christina Cameli, Laura Lee Fritz, Geta Grama, Jenny Carr Kinney, Don Linn, Cheryl Malkowski, Christine Maraccini, Gina Perkes, Sylvia Pippen, Kathy Sandbach, Jessica Schick, Sheila Sinclair Snyder, Hari Walner, and Angela Walters. • Energize your quilting with 100+ gorgeous continuous and stand-alone designs for blocks, borders, and more • Move beyond the basics! Sixteen quilting all-stars share skill-building techniques and rich, lustrous motifs • Finish quilts with the feed dogs up or down—troubleshooting tips for hand, machine, and longarm quilters
Piecing the Piece O' Cake Way: A Visual Guide to Making Patchwork Quilts
by Becky Goldsmith Linda JenkinsThe Only Patchwork Basics Book You’ll Need From planning to binding, learn the right way to do patchwork with best-selling authors from Piece O’ Cake Designs. Before they taught appliqué, Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith shared a love of—piecing and they’re still avid patch workers today! Start with simple strips, squares, and half-square triangles. Then stretch your skills with diamonds, curves, and improv piecing. This visual guide to quiltmaking basics includes 10 colorful projects, skill-building techniques, and tips for fabulous fabric selection. • Everything you need to know about quiltmaking from patchwork experts from Piece O’ Cake Designs • Expanded second edition! New quilts, improved techniques, and color choices made easy • Handy, visual guide lies flat for easy reference • Complete guide to quilting basics including sewing scant quarter-inch seams, cutting fabric that’s larger than your cutting mat, sewing perfectly placed points, and more
Quilter's Fabric Handy Pocket Guide: Tips & Advice for Selection, Care & Storage
by Alex AndersonA fabric expert in your pocket This mini book is packed with mega information on choosing and using fabric for quilters! Best-selling author Alex Anderson shares essential nuggets of information on everything from fabric selection and shopping to care and storage. Whether you’re wondering if you should prewash your fabric or how to create a particular style in your quilt, you’ll find yourself turning to Alex’s sage advice again and again. Plus, at such a great price, you can afford to buy one for your guild, quilt group, sister, mom, friend, or anyone else you know who loves fabric as much as you do! • Tons of information in one teeny book! Never be stumped by a fabric dilemma again • Tuck it in your purse and take it with you to classes or your favorite shop—the handy size is perfect for your life on the go • Learn how to choose fabric by its grain, quality, color, value, print, and more!
Hollywood Blackout: The battle for recognition in a white Hollywood
by Ben ArogundadeOn 29 February 1940, African American actor Hattie McDaniel became the first person of colour, and the first Black woman, to win an Academy Award. The moment marked the beginning of Hollywood's reluctant move toward diversity and inclusion. Since then, minorities and women have struggled to attain Academy Awards recognition within a system designed to discriminate against them. For the first time, Hollywood Blackout reveals the untold story of their tumultuous journey from exclusion to inclusion; from segregation to celebration. Author Ben Arogundade interweaves the experiences of Black actors and filmmakers with those of Asians, Latinos, South Asians, indigenous peoples and women. Throughout the decades their progression to the Oscars podium has been galvanized by defiant boycotts, civil rights protests and social media activism such as #OscarsSoWhite.Whether you are a film fan, history lover or diversity advocate, Hollywood Blackout is the quintessential choice for all those who wish to know the real story of Hollywood, the Oscars and the talents who fought to make change.
Hollywood Blackout: The battle for recognition in a white Hollywood
by Ben ArogundadeOn 29 February 1940, African American actor Hattie McDaniel became the first person of colour, and the first Black woman, to win an Academy Award. The moment marked the beginning of Hollywood's reluctant move toward diversity and inclusion. Since then, minorities and women have struggled to attain Academy Awards recognition within a system designed to discriminate against them. For the first time, Hollywood Blackout reveals the untold story of their tumultuous journey from exclusion to inclusion; from segregation to celebration. Author Ben Arogundade interweaves the experiences of Black actors and filmmakers with those of Asians, Latinos, South Asians, indigenous peoples and women. Throughout the decades their progression to the Oscars podium has been galvanized by defiant boycotts, civil rights protests and social media activism such as #OscarsSoWhite.Whether you are a film fan, history lover or diversity advocate, Hollywood Blackout is the quintessential choice for all those who wish to know the real story of Hollywood, the Oscars and the talents who fought to make change.
Color Code Study Bible, Revealing God's Truth Color by Color (NKJV)
by Thomas NelsonThe Color Code Study Bible provides a clear path to understanding the Bible.The Color Code Study Bible uses vibrant colors to highlight Bible verses on seven key topics of the Bible, helping you see the topic within all of Scripture. The seven key topics include: (1) God the Father; (2) God the Son; (3) God the Holy Spirit; (4) Salvation; (5) Sanctification; (6) Sin and Temptation; and (7) Last Things.Additionally, you will find helpful notes throughout the Scripture leading you to study the Bible book by book, verse by verse, or topic by topic. Whether you choose one approach or all three, the Color Code Study Bible gives you dynamic, practical approach for regular Bible reading—and even includes generous margins for your own notes.The Color Code Bible system will help you gain a better understanding of the Bible one idea at a time, growing deeper in your relationship with God. Features include:Easy-to-use color code system that highlights 7 core concepts of the BibleBook-by-book notes to better understand the key ideas of each Bible bookVerse-by-verse notes at the bottom of the page to gain deeper insight into each chapterTopic-by-topic notes to bring clarity on 21 key doctrinal concepts in the BibleGenerous 1.25" note-taking space in the outer marginsEngaging, full color throughout the BibleConcordance included to facilitate study
How to Design a Garden: Create and Maintain Your Dream Garden
by Pollyanna WilkinsonDesign the garden of your dreams with the expertise of award-winning garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson.How to Design A Garden shows you how to untap your garden’s potential and customize the design to suit you and your space: whether that be an extension of your living space for parties and al fresco dining or a calming oasis to relax in.Equipped with all you need to know about light, focal points, hardscaping, and planting, you’ll have the skills to create a mood board, design layout, choose paving, furniture, and plant combinations. Polly expertly guides you to understand how the elements in your garden will work together as one – and she is not shy to share her opinions on certain design dos and don'ts!Once you’ve designed your garden, month-by-month growing guides help you to nurture it, so you can enjoy your dream space for years to come.
Survivor-Centred Justice: Global Perspectives and Issues (Europa Perspectives in Transitional Justice)
by Ingrid Roestenburg-MorganThis volume interrogates global perspectives and issues that constitute and characterize survivor-centred justice, exploring both conceptual and theoretical issues surrounding the definition of a ‘survivor’, practical considerations of what constitutes a survivor-centred approach to justice and available avenues of justice for survivors of mass atrocities.In the first part of the book, survivor-centred justice is explored at the level of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The second part evaluates developments taking place at the local and domestic levels where traditional, customary or local justice mechanisms find affinity with survivors in their quest for justice. The third part focuses on advocacy-based approaches being utilized specifically by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), multilateral and regional institutions such as the United Nations and African Union, in support of survivors. In the final part of the book future prospects for survivors in the promotion of peacebuilding and atrocity prevention are discussed.The discussions in this volume will be of particular value and importance to international and transitional justice scholars, including legal and development practitioners interested in survivor-centred approaches to mass atrocity crimes Most importantly it aims to be of value to survivors, survivor communities and survivor-centred networks.
Birds & Blooms Beauty in the Backyard: 300+ TIPS, HINTS AND GARDEN GREATS TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR SPACE YOU CAN APPRECIATE YEAR-ROUND
by Birds BloomsCreate the yard of your dreams with more than 300 gardening and landscaping tips from the pros. Learn how to increase curbside appeal with seasonal flair, attract birds and butterflies to your backyard, landscape with color, keep houseplants healthy, and make the most of small and shady spaces.Relish nature&’s beauty all year long when you create a yard that celebrates everything nature has to offer. From landscaping with color and texture to attracting favorite fliers in every season, the secrets to creating your own sanctuary are shared in Beauty in the Backyard from the team at Birds & Blooms magazine. Learn how to enhance small yards, turn shady spots into stunning areas and get the most bang for your buck with oversized plants and blooms. You&’ll even find expert advice on house plants, front-porch décor, crafty ideas using nature&’s bounty and so much more. More than 300 no-fuss tips, hints and suggestions make it easy! Best of all, hundreds of jaw-dropping photos make this book a joy to page through all year long. Whether you&’re an experienced gardener or working on your first yard, whether you own acres of land or a tiny city plot, Beauty in the Backyard is a book you&’ll reach for time and again. Open Beauty in the Backyard and revel in the easy ideas (and striking photos) sure to help you surround yourself in the seasonal backdrop of your dreams. KEY SELLING POINTS: 300+ tips, hints and ideas from experts to help transform your yard into a showplace all year long. Hundreds of stunning full-color photos make this a keepsake book you&’ll cherish for years to come. Container arrangements, décor and other ideas to make your front porch pop. Seasonal secrets that guarantee a lovely yard no matter the time of year. Bring the outdoors inside with tips for houseplants, crafty ideas and more. CHAPTERS What a Colorful World Take It Inside Natural Beauties Enjoy Nature, Rain or Shine Go Big!