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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!

Название: Classic Wooden Toys: Step-by-Step Instructions for 20 Built to Last Projects, 2nd Edition
Автор: Jim Harrold
Издательство: Cedar Lane Press
Год: 2020
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 23 Мб
Язык: английский / English

In a lineup of children’s toys that are mass produced, disposable, or made of plastic, a handmade wooden toy will stand out every time: they’re sturdy, timeless, and just plain fun. With twenty projects that are smartly designed and built to last, Classic Wooden Toys delivers the goods that can stand up to an energetic child and still look great when passed from one generation to the next. Whether you’re looking a rugged toy truck, delicate doll furniture, or a playful bookshelf and toy chest that will grow with your kids, Classic Wooden Toys is a reliable guide and helpful hand that walks you through the entire building process. Complete with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos and plans from the likes of Andy Rae, David Wakefield, and Chuck Hedlund, these projects are perfect for makers at all levels—from first time woodworkers to seasoned pros. In the end, the twenty projects in Classic Wooden Toys guarantees building satisfaction for every woodworker—and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kiddos who get to play with them.

Название: Modern Wool: 12 Appliqué Projects to Get You Stitching
Автор: Tonya Alexander
Издательство: C&T Publishing
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 35 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Take wool appliqué and make it bright, bold, and modern. Contemporary quilters can now experience the joy and satisfaction of working with wool and traditional quilt blocks and techniques, but with a fresh twist on color combination and design choices. These 12 projects are made with beginners in mind and include helpful step-by-step commentary. Beautiful, forgiving, mobile, satisfying, a few of our favorite things about wool hand appliqué projects.

Название: The Ultimate Balloon Book: 46 Projects to Blow Up, Bend Twist
Автор: Shar Levine, Michael Ouchi
Издательство: Sterling
Год: 2001
Формат: pdf
Страниц: 95
Размер: 48,89 Мб
Язык: английский

Turn any time into party time with balloon creations that are more fun, and easier to make, than you'll find in any other book! Simple twist-and-turn techniques show how to loop and tie balloons together to create colorful creatures, large and small, make balloon costumes and hats, and transform any space indoors or out into a magic kingdom.

Название: Origami Dragons: Magnificent Paper Models That Are Fun to Fold!
Автор: Marc Kirschenbaum
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
Год: 2020
Формат: epub
Страниц: 157
Размер: 20,08 Мб
Язык: английский

Origami Dragons Kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragon models. This unique collection contains a wide range of Asian and Western dragons, both winged and serpentine.

Название: Making Vinyl, Plastic, and Rubber Handbags: Sewing Stylish Projects from Unusual Materials
Автор: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch, Nicole Malone, Sarah Mullins
Издательство: ‎ Quarry Books
Год: 2007
Формат: PDF
Размер: 19 Мб
Язык: английский / English

There has been a movement throughout the fashion industry over the past ten years towards new types of materials to replace leather. Companies like Kate Spade have been in the forefront, using vinyl, rubber, and micro fibers for their expensive, fashionable, sought-after products. Kenneth Cole, Prada and Coach have also been experimenting with micro-fibers, rubber, and combinations of distinctive materials for their latest trendy products as well. This book explores how these different types of materials can be used to create one-of-a-kind trendy items for the home sewer. The projects cater to all ages and degrees of difficulty, and materials are easy to find at traditional fabric stores, as well as places like Wal-Mart, Target, Staples, and home box stores.

Название: Bookbinding and How to Bring Old Books Back to Life
Автор: Aimee Spillman
Издательство: White Owl
Год: 2021
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 22 Мб
Язык: английский / English

This book is a breath of fresh air showing you the fundamental skills and techniques you will need to start binding your own books. You don\x27t need a lot of expensive tools or materials to do bookbinding and this guide has been made to make the process accessible for any one who wants to do some “weekend projects”. This book will appeal to people who love books, but lead busy lives and yet still want to be creative. It will show you the basics and teach the fundamental skills and practices that will get you binding your own books in no time. These skills will then be transferable across a number of projects contained within and hopefully make you want to learn more. The ‘Weekend Projects\x27 will include how to do simple repairs on your old and well loved books, giving them a new lease of life, including adding hard covers to paperbacks and doing simple repairs. Along with these we will be creating bespoke notebooks and it will show you some unique ways to use your new found binding skills to keep and store your special cards. The aim of this book is to inspire new binders young to old and everything in between.