Potter Craft imprint: 104 books
by Nancy Queen, Mary Ellen O'Connell
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2011
Join the clique of the Chicks with Sticks!
Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you’ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend—and by Sunday night, beginners will know what they’re...
Sewing in a Straight Line
Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2011
Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.
Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind...
by Christine Schmidt
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2011
This is a book for low budgets and high ambition. Read it and you will learn how to put images of things onto other things. You will start by rolling up your sleeves. Your shirt will be stained anyways. At some point, you will harness the power of the sun.
Go ahead, look inside. You will see that...
Norwegian Rose Socks
E-Pattern from Toe-Up Socks for Every Body
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
Capture a traditional Norwegian rose motif with these toe-up socks. This pattern exemplifies how striking nontraditional color combinations can be--here, inspired by mint chocolate chip ice cream. Put your own wild touch on this traditional design!
Suggested materials include...
Design-It-Yourself Clothes
Patternmaking Simplified
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2013
If you’ve ever watched Project Runway and wished you were a contestant, or you’re simply ready to take your sewing to a new level, Design-It-Yourself Clothes teaches you the fundamentals of modern patternmaking so that you, too, can create your own inspired clothing.
Until now, the aspiring...
Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay
Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2013
Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps.
Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire...
Pigs with Wigs
E-Pattern from Knitting Mochimochi
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
This is what happens when you let the pigs get into the piggy bank. Such extravagance is appalling! Included are 4 designs for interchangeable wigs—an awesome afro, magnificent mohawk, beautiful beehive, and buxom bob.
Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, a set of 6-inch...
Pulse Protectors
E-Pattern from Vampire Knits
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
When a modern girl dates an ancient vampire, it’s a good idea to have her pulse points covered. This matching wrist- and neck-warmer set helps give her just enough protection when she’s alone with her boyfriend, so he’s not as tempted to take a sip.
Suggested materials...
I Spy DIY Style
Find Fashion You Love and Do It Yourself
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2012
Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine?
Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement...
Hot Connections Jewelry
The Complete Sourcebook of Soldering Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2011
The art of soldering—permanently joining metal components with a torch and solder—can open up a new world of creative possibilities for jewelry makers.
In Hot Connections Jewelry, award-winning jewelry designer Jennifer Chin guides you through every step, from choosing a torch to basic...
Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections
New Techniques for Wire-Wrapping and Bead-Setting
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2011
Far from its original utilitarian use—to create armor—the chain-mail technique has been adapted over time to create beautiful, unique jewelry. In Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections**,** chain-mail expert Scott David Plumleeshows jewelry makers, beaders, and crafters at all skill levels...
The Art of Resin Clay
Techniques and Projects for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Language: English
Release Date: January 17, 2012
Discover the Creative Possibilities of Resin Clay
Imagine being able to imitate the look of rare coral, create oversized but featherweight statement jewelry, or mix clay with other mediums—all without firing. The Art of Resin Clay explores the creative potential of this material, in both...
Convertible Crochet
Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2013
Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One
Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work...
Lily Chin's Crochet Tips and Tricks
Shortcuts and Techniques Every Crocheter Should Know
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2011
Toss Lily into your project bag and bring her stitching savvy, troubleshooting techniques, and no-frills know-how wherever your crocheting takes you!
Every crocheter, from the newest beginner to the most versatile expert, needs an accessible technique guide. And who better to compile one than...