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Upcycling: Create Beautiful Things with the Stuff You Already Have
Par Danny Seo. 2011
Have neglected items around your house? They can be the source for exciting craft possibilities! Turn your old leather belts…
into a cool doormat (or even a briefcase!); worn-out paperbacks into gorgeous bud vases; tennis balls into a quaint country swing; chopsticks into a handsome trivet, and many more.With full-color photos throughout to guide and inspire, Danny shows that it's easy to be crafty, and fun to be budget- and eco-conscious.Recyclo-gami: 40 Crafts to Make your Friends GREEN with Envy!
Par Laurie Goldrich Wolf. 2010
What can you make out of your old bits of paper, leftover pieces of yarn, or not-so-brand-new cartons and containers?…
Craft your own purse out of playing cards, whip up a scrapbook made of cereal boxes, or a dollhouse from an empty juice carton! Tweens and teens can start crafting using the easy to follow instructions and photographic directions the smart way. All crafts are made out of materials that many of us find just lying around the house or sitting on the curb waiting to be tossed in a landfill. Overpriced décor, fashion, and gifts are out, and recyclable crafts are in!Decorative Quilting Patterns: 45 Full-Size Designs
Par Anne Szalavary. 1989
This unique book introduces 45 full-sized decorative stitching designs for quilts in an exciting variety of motifs. They range from…
plant and animal life to abstract designs, and include such appealing subjects as a beautiful seashell, a tempting bunch of grapes, a regal blue jay, and a smiling frog -- all ready to add a charming touch to any quilt.In addition to the full-size designs, the book includes detailed instructions that will enable even beginning quilt stitchers to achieve perfect results.Elegant Designs for Paper Cutting
Par Margaret Keilstrup. 1997
An ancient art form that dates back almost to the invention of paper by the Chinese, paper cutting is still…
practiced today in China and other countries around the world. Lacy cut-paper designs are used to create a host of decorative items -- from decorative shelf-edgings and Christmas trimmings to solemn borders for birth, death, baptismal, and wedding certificates.With this charming and imaginatively presented book, papercrafters can experience the pleasure of creating their very own lovely cut-paper designs. Thirty-three challenging and elegant patterns -- incorporating hearts, flowers, and leafy tendrils -- are printed on one side of fine quality paper. Crafters simply remove the sheet from the book, fold as directed, and, using scissors with sharp points, cut out the indicated areas for perfect results.Easy-to-follow instructions and a wealth of helpful tips help produce exquisite designs suitable for stationery borders, photo and document frames, bookmarks, and a variety of other attractive gift and personal items.How to Build Egyptian Boat Models: Patterns and Instructions for Three Royal Vessels
Par Jack Sintich. 2007
The ancient Egyptians were avid model makers. Many of their miniature masterpieces were replicas of boats, lovingly handcrafted from the…
finest woods and often decorated with rich materials such as ivory. Amazing examples of Egyptian maritime art and technology, many of these models remain intact today, displayed and admired in museums and private collections centuries after they were masterfully crafted.Concise, authoritative, and easy to follow, this unique guide shows modern shipwrights how to build three ancient Egyptian boat models following the same expert techniques used by craftsmen thousands of years ago. A beginner's skill level is all that's needed to expertly construct the royal sailing ships of King Khufu (ruled ca. 2551-2528 B.C.), Queen Hatshepsut (ruled ca. 1479-1458 B.C.) and the great Ramses II (ruled ca. 1279-1213 B.C.). Learn how to select the proper wood and gather the appropriate tools and materials. Follow simple guidelines for every aspect of construction, from hull to sails to rowing oars--even building the display stand. Replicate the paints and colors used for the original Egyptian models. And discover ancient free-hand painting techniques, including how to create authentic hieroglyphic symbols to decorate your project. A profusion of detailed patterns and diagrams--plus photographs of each finished model--accompany the text, guiding crafters step-by-step to shipbuilding success.Quilting with Strips and Strings
Par H. W. Rose. 1983
The enduring beauty and practicality of the traditional quilt make it one of the most treasured of household items. Yet…
in these fast-paced, million-things-to-do days, most needleworkers are short on time or patience or both. Quilting with Strips and Strings is the perfect solution for needlecraft enthusiasts who have little time and less patience, or who just want to add a new dimension to their quilting skills.In this clearly presented manual, noted quilt designer Helen Whitson Rose offers complete instructions for making 46 patchwork quilts with strips and strings. This is undoubtedly the quickest and easiest way of turning leftover fabric into a handsome quilt that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Many photographs, dozens of line illustrations, a metric conversion chart, and 32 full-size templates that you can trace make this collection accessible to even the novice quilter.Special sections include information on equipment, assembling strings on a base, making string material, quick cuts from strips, selecting and preparing fabrics, quilt-as-you-go, and creating a quilt with strip and string designs.The author covers the major techniques with clear diagrams accompanying each method. All construction can be done on a sewing machine or can be hand sewn if you prefer. Many intricate-looking designs are simplified so that attractive results can be achieved with a minimum of time and effort.Traditional Edgings to Crochet
Par Rita Weiss. 1987
For the enthusiastic crocheter who may not have the time to make tablecloths or bedspreads, crocheted edgings offer a popular…
and enduring alternative. With more than 130 patterns to choose from in this attractive collection, crocheters can personalize an item by simply adding a delicate, handmade finishing touch.Assembled by noted needlework authority Rita Weiss, the selections in this volume have been reprinted from rare thread-company leaflets published in the 1940s and 50s. (Many of these instruction books -- originally created to sell thread -- are collector's items today.) Needleworkers will be delighted with the wide range of heirloom-quality patterns that include traditional filet crochet and filigree designs, as well as floral motifs incorporating such familiar blooms as the pansy, rose, forget-me-not, buttercup, and aster. Clear, step-by-step instructions make these patterns easy to work anywhere -- in the home, at meetings, or on public transportation.Crocheters will want to use these lovely edgings again and again on a variety of personal and household items such as handkerchiefs, napkins, placemats, collars, cuffs, lingerie, pillowcases, and much more.Tatting with Anne Orr
Par Anne Orr. 1989
Rare patterns created during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s by a legendary needlework designer offer a treasury of more than…
100 delicate designs: 50 edgings, 40 medallions, 3 collars and yokes, 7 doilies, 3 luncheon sets, and 4 baby items. Step-by-step directions and sharply detailed photos allow even beginners to create keepsake treasures.Making Antique Furniture Reproductions: Instructions and Measured Drawings for 40 Classic Projects
Par Franklin H Gottshall. 1971
With this profusely illustrated guide, even beginning woodworkers can build precise reproductions of the most sought-after antique furniture -- heirloom…
pieces by Sheraton, Hepplewhite, Duncan, Phyfe, Chippendale, and other celebrated craftsmen. It's possible by following the simple, step-by-step procedures outlined in this expert manual.You'll learn how to construct such magnificent antiques as a Chippendale flat-topped partner's desk, Queen Anne handkerchief table, Sheraton drop-leaf dining table, Hepplewhite four-poster bed, grandfather clock, Queen Anne spice cabinet, and many more. Every step is clearly explained and illustrated, with remarkably detailed and precise construction drawings, accompanied by exact measurements. You'll even find superb photographs of the finished pieces.The book begins with an expert introduction to the fundamentals of cabinetmaking and woodworking: how to cut, square, and plane lumber; the use and care of hand tools; and then clear explanations of such processes as joinery, drawer construction, dovetailing, wood turning, gluing, bull and claw foot carving, and other wood carving details as well as how to choose the correct stock. Also included is a wealth of time-tested advice on selecting hardware, finishing, and other aspects of the craft.No matter what your level of woodworking expertise -- novice to expert -- the exceptionally precise and well-thought-out instructions and diagrams in this book will enable you to craft beautiful and authentic antique furniture you'll be proud to use and display for years to come.Mudworks: Creative Clay, Dough, and Modeling Experiences (Bright Ideas for Learning #2)
Par Maryann F. Kohl. 2002
Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children
Par Maryann F. Kohl. 1994
Enter the world of creativity where children's imaginations soar with this broad spectrum of over 240 open-ended art activities and…
ideas. These projects allow each child to participate in an individual and unique art experience using common household items and ordinary art supplies.Hugh Johnson on Wine: Good Bits From 55 Years Of Scribbling
Par Hugh Johnson. 2016
One of the world's great authorities on wine, Hugh Johnson has been writing on the subject (among others) for almost…
six decades. This selection chronicles his personal take on developments that have revolutionised the industry for half a century and more.Johnson's prose describes as no one else can the endlessly fascinating characters and landscapes of the wine world. He tells of setting sail with sybarites and braving the perfect storm, he debates at length the Pleasure Principle, lip-smacks through decadent dinners, teaches and learns in Tokyo and files breathless dispatches from Beijing. He bids a poignant farewell to the loveliest vintages, decries peremptory judgement and urges the Slow Food philosophy; falls in love (again), this time with Tokaji, tells warm winter tales through a vintage port and sets out a summer picnic at the source of the Seine - all the while dryly annotating the scribbles of his younger self with contemporary marginal hindsights.This thoughtful, illuminating collection will delight not only lovers of wine, food, history and travel but also anyone who enjoys the intoxicating power of words.Fascinating Origami: 101 Models by Adolfo Cerceda
Par Vicente Palacios. 1996
Adolfo Cerceda (1923-79) was a talented Argentinian magician and an exceptionally gifted origamist. Many of his creations -- such as…
the Arab on horseback, baseball player, bullfighter, and flamenco singer -- are now origami classics.This book of remarkably original and inventive projects, presented by origami expert Vicente Palacios, provides instructions for constructing over 100 different models attributed to Cerceda. Designed especially for newcomers to the art of paperfolding, they include such traditional figures as a duck in flight, a camel, rabbit, elephant, penguin, cat, jaguar, lion and lioness, butterfly, and polar bear, as well as such unusual subjects as a vampire, kneeling angel, devil, Pegasus, a sofa, and other ingenious creations.Complete folding instructions accompany each project. There are also directions for general folding techniques, a table of folding symbols, a list of origami organizations, and more. A new introduction by origami expert Peter Engel complements a profusely illustrated volume that will delight beginning and veteran paperfolders alike.Design and Make Your Own Contemporary Sampler Quilt
Par Katie Pasquini. 1985
Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings
Par John G Shea. 1980
Richly illustrated guide to the design, construction, painting, and decoration of a host of distinctive pieces -- candle stands to…
four-posters. Includes designs for 24 popular hex signs and measured drawings for building 50 representative pieces: chairs, tables, desks, and many more. 250 illustrations. Bibliography.Making Authentic Craftsman Furniture: Instructions and Plans for 62 Projects
Par Gustav Stickley. 1986
Make authentic reproductions of handsome, functional, durable furniture: tables, chairs, wall cabinets, desks, a hall tree, and more. Construction plans…
with drawings, schematics, dimensions, and lumber specs reprinted from 1900s The Craftsman magazine.Tatting Doilies and Edgings
Par Rita Weiss. 1980
Whether you are an experienced tatter or a beginner, this rare collection of patterns gives needleworkers instructions for making over…
thirty tatted doilies and almost fifty edgings for fine linens, towels, handkerchiefs, collars, placemats, and other items. Included are such lovely items as tatted edgings, a bread tray doily, handkerchief edgings, edgings for fine linens, luncheon sets, chair sets, a lace elegance doily, and an anemone doily. For those completely new to tatting there are step-by-step tatting instructions including how to wind and work with the shuttle and make all of the stitches necessary to complete the projects. Unlike other historic collections, all of these patterns will be recognized as immediately usable for today's home and fashions.Victorian Alphabets, Monograms and Names for Needleworkers: from Godey's Lady's Book
Par Rita Weiss, Godey’s Lady’s Book. 1974
The Victorian woman put initials on nearly every piece of linen and clothing she owned -- everything from handkerchiefs and…
blouses to tablecloths, napkins, and towels. The modern needleworker may not be quite so avid about initialing everything, but initials and monograms are still attractive and popular ways of decorating common items.This book brings you a large selection of alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names from Godey's Lady's Book and Peterson's Magazine, the most popular American women's magazines of the Victorian era. Each is available in a variety of letter forms, so that you may find the most suitable for your sewing needs: scripts, floral, geometric, Old English, block, ornamental, and many more. Although eminently usable for embroidery, there are also a number of alphabets for crochet and needlepoint. You will find these motifs of the highest quality -- both easy to use and productive of professional-looking results.For traditional embroidery and sewing needs, these alphabets, monograms, and names are ideal but you will also find them applicable to a number of modern uses: for decorating blue jeans and hats, for patches, and even a variety of non-sewing needs.Miniature Crocheting and Knitting for Dollhouses
Par Rosemary Drysdale. 1981
With the right needles, hooks, yarns, and this book, you can create dozens of exquisite items for your dollhouse that…
take almost no time at all to complete. Rosemary Drysdale's extensive collection of 40 Lilliputian-size projects contains designs that are easy to execute, require very little yarn, thread, or floss, and are available nowhere else.Full crochet and knitting instructions are clearly detailed in an easy-to-follow format. Helpful photographs of the completed piece accompany each project to guide you in your work, in addition to instructional diagrams which explain techniques and stitch variations. An added feature -- totally unique to this publication -- is the special section on switchable yarns that tells you which yarns and flosses are interchangeable.Here are just some of the lovely dollhouse miniatures that you can make: Lacy Tablecloth; Welcome Mat; Ecru Doilies; Shell Bedspread; Oval Dining Room Rug; Lace Curtains; Bolster Pillows; Table Runner; Gingham Kitchen Set; Floor Pillow; Double Drapes; Granny's Kitchen Mat; Granny Square; Afghan Canopy; Bed Set; Scatter Rugs.Specific colors are listed for each project, but the colors are only suggestions. Use your imagination to create color schemes that will best enhance your dollhouse and its furnishings.The Craft of Bookbinding
Par Manly Banister. 1975
Most book lovers are familiar with the frustration of having a treasured book fall apart from age or use or…
both. Now the solution is at hand in this modestly priced, step-by-step guide to the craft of hand bookbinding. With this book, you'll learn how to restore not only ailing hardcovers, but paperbacks, periodicals, and other materials as well.Profusely illustrated with over 250 photos and drawings by the author, the clear, concise text gives details of book sewing of all types -- antique, flexible, outside cords, lockstitch, whipstitch, and more, as well as the modern practice of perfect binding in which the bound book is composed of single sheets. You'll also learn how to make endpapers, attach headbands, case in, and cover with book cloth, buckram, artificial leather, and other materials. Finally, Mr. Banister offers clear instructions for adding titling and decoration with gold leaf, gold and metal foils, and printed labels.In short, this expert guide will teach you everything you need to know about bookbinding -- even how to build your own book press and other equipment. An updated list of suppliers will help you locate any other materials you may need.