Doing cross-stitch not only enhances your creativity, it also improves your overall wellness! Make Time for Yourself magazine shows you how one of the easiest forms of crafting can also be a wonderful form of self-care. &nbsp; Cross-stitch goes hand-in-hand with self-care: one of the oldest forms of embroidery, it's easy to learn and features soothing, repetitive stitches that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation, and boost your mood. Experience the benefits of this calming craft with Make Time for Yourself magazine's beginner-friendly guide, which includes a fully illustrated basics section. Dive into simple and delightful projects, ranging from a pillow with a whimsical feather motif to stitched greeting cards. These pieces will brighten your home with their fresh, fun designs, including rainbow hearts, honeybees, animals, and an entire alphabet. &nbsp;

How to Cross-Stitch: 10 Super-Easy Projects for the Complete Beginner

Hamilton, Sian

Religion & Spirituality

Union Square & Co.

Fill your jewelry box with one-of-a-kind pieces you create yourself. We’re not talking about basic bead-strung necklaces…these are intricate, ornate, fabulous designs made out of polymer clay. Before you say, “that sounds hard!” let Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop show you how simple and satisfying it can be. Polymer clay is one of the most versatile jewelry-making materials. It has a chameleon-like quality that can mimic many other materials including metal or even glass. And because it’s easily modeled and molded, polymer clay can take on whatever shape and design your imagination can conjure. A simple-to-follow and beautiful to look at workshop-in-a-book that will have you crafting fine, custom jewelry in no time. Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop offers page after page of inspiration and techniques along with a wealth of advice on tools, materials, and proper methods for making stunning polymer clay jewelry―from necklaces to rings, bracelets to earrings. You get: <ul>
<li>30 main jewelry projects from a range of jewelry designers, and each with bonus mini projects to complete a set or to complement the main design</li> <li>490 full-color, step-by-step photographs, clear instructions, and professional tips to guide you through the projects, techniques, and materials</li> </ul>
The perfect primer for beginner jewelry makers. The step-by-step instructional format, handy tools, plethora of vivid photos, and approachable style of Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop make it easy to start and finish your own beautiful jewelry pieces.

Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop: Handcrafted Designs & Techniques

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

GMC Publications

Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop, a comprehensive guidebook with a wealth of advice and inspiration, features 30 projects from a wide range of top jewelry designers. This workshop-in-a-book makes designing and crafting necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches, and earrings fun and accessible to all. All 30 beautiful projects have bonus mini projects to complete a set. <ul>
<li>30 main jewelry projects, each with extra projects to complete a set the main design</li> <li>450 stunning, step-by-step photographs, clear instructions, and handy tips to guide you through the projects, techniques, and materials</li> </ul>

Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop: Handcrafted Designs & Techniques

Finger puppets and headbands are just two of the 20 adorable projects contained in Now I Can Sew by Sian Hamilton, an easy-to-follow introduction to hand sewing for both boys and girls ages 8 and up. 250 colorful photographs throughout the book illustrate step-by-step instructions for sewing with felt; an inexpensive, easy-to-cut material that comes in a wide variety of colors. Another advantage to felt is that it can be worked using big needles that don't have to be sharp. Kids will quickly learn basic running, back, and blanket stitches, and the book contains sections on tools, materials, and techniques. First-timers will be able to create: <ul>
<li>tic tac toe 'game' with pocket</li> <li>pencil cases</li> <li>book covers</li> <li>cushions</li> <li>drawstring bag</li> <li>wall hangings</li> <li>mobiles</li> </ul>

Now I Can Sew: 20 Hand-Sewn Projects for Kids to Make

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

Make your wedding your own with personalized jewelry! This exciting new title from Sian Hamilton, the editor of Making Jewellery magazine, is the ideal book for jewelry makers eager to learn the intricacies of creating wedding jewelry. Packed with 30 designs, Wedding Jewelry is broken down into six different collections with five different pieces in each collection. The collections are themed as follows: Vintage, Nature, Classic, Lace, Floral and Celtic. Although the book assumes some jewelry making knowledge, the techniques cover most of the basics that the reader will need to know. In addition to a techniques section, tools and materials are discussed in detail. Sian provides tips to help the bride incorporate colors to match wedding themes, outfits, and more. Projects include: headpieces, tiara, hairpins, brooches, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Wedding Jewelry: 30 Inspirational Designs to Make

How to Cross Stitch is the perfect starting point for all those wanting to learn this rewarding and accessible craft. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of how to cross stitch. Each technique is clearly explained and accompanied by a stylish project to make, with clear step-by-step instructions. The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means that no matter how little cross- stitch experience you have to start with, you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found practical skills.

How to Cross Stitch

Discover the art of macramé with 11 projects perfect for the beginner and more advanced alike. Projects and techniques have fully illustrated step-by-step instructions that make learning macramé quick and stress free! With projects ranging from making a simple wall hanging that's great for a beginner to a useful market bag with T-shirt yarn for the more advanced crafter, this book will give the reader hours of creative fun and relaxation.

Macrame: 11 projects to make including dreamcatchers, wall hangings, plant holders and clutch bag

Wilson, Tansy

Macramé: &nbsp;Contemporary &nbsp;Projects &nbsp;for &nbsp;the &nbsp;Home is&nbsp;a &nbsp;stunning &nbsp;collection &nbsp;of &nbsp;12 &nbsp;designs &nbsp;for &nbsp;modern homewares and accessories. <h4>Discover the popular craft of macramé with this follow-up to bestselling title, Macramé: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner 9781784945800, containing a whole new selection of projects to inspire absolute beginners and challenge more experienced makers. Packed with inspirational photography, illustrated step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow techniques, and patterns for a wide range of projects, it covers everything you need to get to grips with this on- trend craft.</h4> Projects include: Mandala Wall Hanging, Mirror, Deck Chair, Lampshade, Cross Body Bag, Tote Bag, Fringed Cushion, Decorative Jars.

Macrame: Contemporary Projects for the Home: Contemporary Projects for the Home

There is nothing quite like seeing a beautiful Christmas wreath hanging on a front door to set the magic of the season alight… 
Whether you are a fan of simple and modern or love more traditional Christmas fare, there is a project to suit everyone! This beautiful title includes 22 projects to make different styles of wreaths using a wide range of materials, from a Christmas wreath made with wool and felt, through gorgeous white feathers adorned with copper leaf to a ribbon Christmas tree. Whatever you decide, you’ll find hours of relaxing creativity within these pages!

Wreaths: 22 Festive Creations to Make

Creating beautiful handcrafted wirework jewelry is at your fingertips with Wirework Jewelry Workshop.Crafting jewelry is made fun and engaging with this easy-to-follow workshop in a book. You'll find page after page of inspiration and techniques, along with a wealth of advice on tools, materials, and proper methods for making stunning wirework jewelry including necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. This book is accessible for beginners with 450 colorful step-by-step photographs, straightforward instructions, and handy tried-and-true tips. All 30 beautiful projects have bonus mini projects to complete a set or complement the main design.

Wirework Jewelry Workshop: Handcrafted Designs & Techniques

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