A must-have source for any celebration, from weddings and Christmas to christenings and funerals. This inspiring collection includes traditional and modern favourites, such as Jerusalem, Hark! The H
Through an array of demonstrations and inspirational images, a respected and successful painter reveals all his secrets for depicting light and mood, and bringing out the rich color of oils. Many arti
As a sequel to her bestselling Contemporary Quilts, award- winning textile artist Sandra Meech delivers another superlative guide for anyone who’s ever wanted innovative ideas in quilting. Meech’s own
A guide to figurative stitching with the sewing machine - using the thread and needle almost as a pencil. A look that is growing in popularity, figurative stitch work needs some guidance. Here, a lead
Layering is one of the hottest trends in textile art. Now bestselling author Kim Thittichai shares her expertise on such materials as papers, fabrics, wires, paints, sprays, and more, as well as techn
Create artisanal cheeses—right at home! Susan Ogilvy's detailed instructions and line drawings take you through the process, so you can easily produce delicious fresh milk cheese; cream cheese; tradit
This ingenious interactive art book uses simple shapes to produce stunning creative designs—and teach you how to draw. Start with a shape, add color, and DRAW! Everything in this clever guide will
From light and airy Nuno fabric, perfect for wedding veils and delicate garments, to heavier, more durable textiles for handbags and other hardwearing items, this inspirational book gathers a menu of
Hashtags? DM? Follow Fridays? If you're new to Twitter and feeling baffled, this guide clears up the confusion! Popular tweeter and blogger Lynn Schreiber demystifies the jargon and offers easy ways t
Drink up, with this fully revised and wonderfully imaginative guide to making the most of your garden produce. The 140 recipes here range from fruit and berry wines to beer and honey mead, as well as
Intended for fashion illustrators and graphic designers, this book gives a variety of approaches, techniques, and styles for illustrating fashion with hundreds of images.
Everyone who works with textiles understands the importance of mastering fundamental techniques. And everyone has experienced the excitement of coming across a new idea. Yet putting art and craft toge
Creating three-dimensional embroidery for use on clothing, accessories, and artwork has become one of the hottest trends in the textile arts. The complete design and construction process is detailed
As a professional journalist and popular chess author, International Master Andrew Soltis is perhaps the best qualified to collect and edit this treasury of chess wisdom through the ages. With quotat
Build up your child’s knowledge of, and interest in, chess through an imaginative, fun series of games and activities. This follow-up toThe Batsford Book of Chess for Children features the same two ch
To make a fresh artistic statement, put down the pencil and turn on the sewing machine! Figurative stitch work is a hot new look, and Rosie James—a leading exponent of the style—guides newcomers throu
An experienced artist and teacher uses stunning examples of his own work to explain every facet of watercolor landscape painting. Explore the wide range of effects possible with different brushstrokes
Collagraphy is about combining textures—creating collages on fabric—and it's one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create exciting effects using the almost endless permutations
This beautiful little giftbook features over 50 dogs painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the faithful Labrador and the bouncy Cocker Spaniel to the loveable Old Eng
From western-based motifs with covered wagons to freeform abstract markings inspired by Pollack and de Kooning, this neat collection of 1950s patterns captures the major trends from the heyday of post
Despite the popularity of abstract paintings in the art world, painters don't always know how to connect emotionally with this work. Using a range of projects and exercises, artist Laura Reiter shows
This beautiful little giftbook features 50 British birds and animals painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the red deer to the harvest mouse, from the sparrow to the
This classic work on creating a garden was first published in 1956. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, the leading gardener of the 1960s, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of
Anyone with creativity and drive can put on a fashion show—not just the big-name couture houses! In fact, it's a key part of any designer brand, even start-ups. This stylish guide leads you down the c
