Crafts & Hobby Books

Embroidery Basics: A NeedleKnowledge Book, Fall, Cheryl ISBN: 9780811710930

This book shows readers how to use a variety of embroidery threads and simple stitches to create embroidered projects. 17 projects in a wide variety of easy-to-learn techniques, with colour patterns, including designs for towels, napkins, pillowcases, purses, cushions, tablet covers, ornaments and samplers are provided. It is suitable fore beginner and intermediate levels.

The Pocket Paper Engineer, Volume 2: Platforms and Props: How to Make Pop-Ups Step-By-Step, Barton, Carol ISBN: 9780962775222

From simple greeting cards to intricate paper creations, this workbook thoroughly explains the mechanics of pop-ups while teaching paper artists of all skill levels 10 different designs.

How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear, Grant, Bruce ISBN: 9780870330346

The gear illustrated and described in this book is made of rawhide. However, leather thongs and plastic string can be worked in the same manner. The illustrations are clear, and detailed drawings show from beginning to end how to make the articles of gear the horseman uses to "work or show" his horse to best advantage. Bridles, hackamores, hobbles, reins, reatas, quirts, and riding crops are just a few of the articles that can be made by following the illustrations and instructions.Included in the volume is a section titled "How to Make a Western Saddle, " by Lee M. Rice. He explains each step in making a western saddle, with text and drawings.

The Pocket Paper Engineer, Volume 3: V-Folds: How to Make Pop-Ups Step-By-Step, Barton, Carol ISBN: 9780962775239

This third instalment in the crafty series highlights the spectacular V-fold, the most versatile and frequently-used structure of the pop-up world. Basic V-fold construction is described in detail, demonstrating its many possible variations and making each project accessible through playful cards to detach, cut, and assemble.