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Strokes of Genius 3 - The Best of Drawing: Fresh Perspectives

by Rachel Rubin Wolf

“Drawing is the connection between eye, heart and hand.”

—Linda Wesner

Drawing is a fundamental skill for artists in any medium, a wonderfully direct means of expression and the driving inspiration behind...

Identify

by Tom Geismar

Part teaching guide and part insider's peek into the creative and professional processes of one of the world's leading graphic design firms, Identify is more than simply a book about the art and practice of...

Creating Textures in Pen & Ink With Watercolor

by Claudia Nice

Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you...

Hell Beasts

by Jim Pavelec

Draw the stuff of which nightmares are made. If you harbor a love of imagery most foul, of demons and monsters and devils of all sorts ... then welcome to the book from hell. Within its pages lurk sadistic orcs,...

New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry

by Margot Potter

Shaping Wire + Beading Wire = A whole New Dimension New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry brings shaping and beading wire together to create stunning sculptural designs. From necklaces and bracelets, to rings,...

Simply Beaded Bliss

by Heidi Boyd

A Clever Twist on Simple Stringing Washers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional...

Pretty Little Felts

by Julie Collings

A pretty little twist on felt Wool felt offers endless crafting possibilities - it feels soft to the touch, dyes easily, cuts without fraying and sews like a dream. When you combine felt with mixed-media elements...

The Weekend Woodworker's Project Collection: 40 Projects for the Time-Challenged Craftsman

by Editors of Popular Woodworking

Pick a Project, Finish It in a Weekend

Do you have time only during weekends to immerse yourself in your woodworking? If so, then The Weekend Woodworker's Project Collection is for you. This book has 40 projects...

The Web Designer's Idea Book Volume 2

by Patrick Mcneil

Headline: Web Design Inspiration at a Glance Volume 2 of The Web Designer's Idea Book includes more than 650 new websites arranged thematically, so you can easily find inspiration for your work. Author Patrick...

The Ultimate Serger Answer Guide: Troubleshooting for Any Overlock Brand or Model

by Naomi Baker

THE user-friendly reference essential for any current or prospective serger owner:

• Practical, easy solutions for any problem with any serger, no matter what the brand, model, or vintage.
• Expert-savvy, timesaving...

Standard Catalog of Military Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide

by Phillip Peterson

This one-volume reference to military firearms of the past 130 years is unmatched in depth of identifying details. More affordable than the closest competition, this general guide delivers descriptions for more...

Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings

by Dan Shideler

The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings is the definitive one-volume resource for collectors, gunsmiths and hobbyists, with hundreds of updated listings for modern and vintage handguns, rifles and shotguns....

Warman's Watches Field Guide

by Reyne Haines

With 100% new content and more than 400 gorgeous color photos, Warman's Watches Field Guide is the essential portable guide to one of the hottest collecting categories. This book covers more than 100 years of...

Sew to Swap

by Chrissie Grace

Gather a group of quilting friends and start trading fabric, quilt blocks and full projects for the ultimate community sewing activity! From fabric to block to project exchanges, Chrissie Grace and her team...

Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen

by Melissa Horozewski

The timeless appeal of Jane Austen is evidenced not only by perpetual interest in her classic novels but also by countless book clubs, movies, plays, books, and sundry products which celebrate her work. Austentatious...

Christmas Cross Stitch

by Claire Crompton

This title includes a wealth of over 500 fabulous festive cross stitch designs to celebrate everyone's favourite time of year. Be inspired to create a variety of wonderful cross stitch projects, ranging from...

Knitter's Bible Afghans & Pillows

by Claire Crompton

Combine fabulous colors and textures with 25 stylish designs to create striking accessories for your home The Knitter's Bible: Afghans & Pillows features an inspiring collection of knitted projects to brighten...

Magical Cross Stitch

by Various

Bring a touch of magic to your stitching with this amazing collection of fantasy designs from some of the world's best cross stitch designers

With Magical Cross Stitch, you'll find over 25 truly magical projects...

21 Sensational Patchwork Bags

by Susan Briscoe

These aren't your mother's handbags; they're better! Gone are the days of the basic black or brown bag that was built more for storage than for style. This exciting guide gives quilters the chance to show off...

Sew Many Bags. Sew Little Time

by Sally Southern

Sew yourself a sassy collection of bags and accessories to carry you from day to night, and work to play Sew stylish... Create fashion with function; pretty shoppers, smart satchels, cute cosmetics purses and...