Handicrafts 17
70656 THE POP-UP BOOK by Paul Jackson The magical qualities of three-dimensional and moving books have universal appeal. From home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects, here are step-by-step instructions for creating over 100 original paper projects offering a clear and practical guide to the craft for all levels of artists. Asymmetric angle variations, one slit or two, angles of creases and versions of the asymmetric slit technique makes sophisticated use of simple techniques. To give interest to the surface of the card you are using, watercolour pigment could be brushed on to wet watercolour paper or any other number of coloured papers used to create these superb effects. The simple white dove on page 27 supported by a vertical cloud should get you started. The clown will delight youngsters, the multi-slit variations create beautiful rhythmic abstracts, almost Escher-like, a Victorian man, floating layers, scenes like two neighbours talking over a garden fence, a chess set, a kiosk in a garden, single and double hearts could all be used for keepsakes, cards and gifts. The gallery at the end showcases some of the most unusual and exquisite creations
possible with this versatile craft. 160pp in very large softback with glossy colour throughout.
£9.99 NOW £6.50
66557 POTTER NEEDLEWORK LIBRARY: BEADING: Techniques, Projects, Patterns, Motifs by Diana Vernon
Beads and sequins add richness and texture to otherwise modest fabrics - while a denim shirt is transformed into a thing of beauty by adding a fruit bowl motif made from faceted crystals and pearls. Here, too, are Christmas baubles, beaded fruits, wire-beaded flowers, beaded bolsters and velvet evening bags embroidered with iridescent rocailles. Clear instructions, patterns and designs. 10" x 8¾”. 112pp. Softback. $16.95 NOW £2
69197 DONNA KOOLER’S 555 CROSS-STITCH SAMPLER MOTIFS by Donna Kooler
A timeless craft dating back to the 15th century, cross-stitch remains a simple but rewarding form of creative expression today. Here are nine charming samplers to embroider on even-weave fabric. There are more than 555 individual motifs in
all. There are themes paying tribute to peace, homage to animals, the splendour of flowers in full bloom and many more. The motifs can also be used on varied projects of your own design such as borders on guest towels or decorations on apron pockets. With the basics clearly explained at the beginning, you will soon be adorning your home and personal possessions. 127 large pages in lovely colour, with Anchor and metric conversion charts. £14.99 NOW £5.50
68428 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CROSS STITCH by Barbara Hammet
A treasure trove of 40 spectacular cross stitch designs. Each project is accompanied by an interesting text about the history of the object illustrated. As well as wall hangings and pictures, there are also practical gifts such as a greetings card, a bookmark, a notebook cover, a Regal Falcon box, a case and a Beaded Scarab evening bag. We love the Papyrus and Lotus Cushions, Bastet the Cat Goddess, and the trinket bowl covered in hieroglyphs. 105 large pages in glorious colour with diagrams, lists of materials, techniques, stitches and suppliers.
£18.99 NOW £6.50 69988 HOW TO DRAW
PEOPLE by Susie Hodge Everyone can learn to draw well - a drawing is only a series of marks but first you must become accustomed to looking objectively. Most of us draw what we remember, not what we actually see and there is a gap between looking and drawing where our subconscious takes over. Secondly,
you must become familiar with your materials’ capabilities and your drawing technique will improve considerably. You may prefer to dip in and out of the book and all the demonstrations have valuable hints, tips and information on various ways of drawing figures with pencils, graphite sticks, white chalk, charcoal, conté crayons, pastel pencils or inks. Line drawings, hatched tone, line undertones is followed with the very basics of anatomy and structure, clothing and movement. Colour photos plus line art throughout these 80 very large softback pages. £9.99 NOW £3.50
68453 MADE FROM MEMORIES: 18 Projects
Inspired by the Past by Vivienne Bolton The projects use genuine vintage or vintage-inspired fabrics and materials to create elegant, evocative pieces. Produce lavender bath bags and rose-scented drawer liners, or make a fashion statement with a beaded brooch or spice up your kitchen canisters with a cherry motif. Step-by-step instructions and gift-wrap ideas. 96 large pages, colour photos, drawings and templates. £12.99 NOW £1.25
69236 STANLEY COMPLETE DOORS AND WINDOWS by Larry Johnston
With over 700 colour how-to photos, full lists of tools, materials, time needed and countless invaluable hints and tips, here is everything from painting a window and fitting a new door handle or deadbolt, through refurbishing or replacing windows all the way to fitting a new exterior door where there was only a wall before. The people from top toolmaker Stanley address these issues by simply breaking a tricky job down into smaller manageable stages. Simply take your time and set realistic goals. 192pp softback, 9"×9¾”. £13.99 NOW £6
68655 ALL ABOUT KNITTING by Katy Denny
Starting at the very beginning with how to cast on, this comprehensive book is packed with everything you need to know about knitting. You are shown, step-by- step, what the stitches look like in an inspiring stitch gallery, and how to follow a pattern, and there are sections on special techniques and needle sizes too. There are 20 gorgeous projects for you to try, from bags to blankets and hats to sweaters, and there is a chapter of irresistible goodies for kids including a Big Ears Bunny. There is even a collection of 40 knitted swatches showing the different textures and patterns that can be achieved using various stitches. 192 large pages with close-up colour photography. $29.95 NOW £6
68884 QUILTER’S DIRECTORY OF
EMBELLISHMENTS by Sally Holman From tassels to trims here are over 30 step-by-step decorative techniques for appliqué and embroidery. Discover creative new ways to use everyday treasures and trinkets such as charms, beads and shells, produce stunning surface effects with couching, weaving and raised appliqué and also experiment with paint, foil and even computer imaging. Step-by-step colour photos and an introductory section provide information on choosing fabrics, piecing and quilting. 128pp in large softback with colour illus.
£12.99 NOW £4
68909 FRENCH DECORATIVE DESIGNS by P. Planat
A striking collection of 171 Gallic glories - florals, borders, panels, pilasters, cornices and other architectural and ornamental flourishes. This resource book for all handicrafters offers a remarkable variety of styles - Byzantine, Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and more. Designers and graphic artists will find this very modestly priced volume a reliable source of elegant and unusual decorative elements. 64pp, 8½” x 11", softback. Colour.
£16.99 NOW £3.50
69996 MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME: Florals and Nature
by Stirling Publishing Here are hundreds of copyright-free images for Mac and PC computers and artwork for scrapbooks and fabric-transfer crafts. This wealth of decorative art can be downloaded onto your computer from the CD, photocopied or use the perforated
pages as is. The editors have scoured flea markets, vintage design books and other sources for old-fashioned hard-to-find images like little girls in smocks picking lupins, beautiful roses, cherubs and garlands, Mackintosh- style Art Deco floral borders and beautiful sunflowers designed for rubber stamping on letters, clipped out to stick into your journal. Use the quotes to handwrite into your scrapbook, and a gallery of ideas for decorating boxes, journals, making tags for gifts, découpage or collage projects, fabric arts, wood transfers and more. 8½” x 11" in softback, 57pp, colour. £11.99 NOW £4
69980 FACE PARTS by Simon Jennings The skull, muscles, creating facial expressions, the skin and features or physiognomy such as hair and eyes bring character, texture and colour to each individual human being. Here is a fabulous sourcebook offering a wealth of tips and techniques on drawing and painting the human face. Making marks and lines and applying areas of tonal washes, initially demand a great deal of attention from an artist. We look closely into the eyes, ears, noses, mouths and hair, self portraits by famous and not-so-famous artists, enjoy a library of expressions full of images including a variety of heads, facial features and characteristics, and look at how many artists and cultures have depicted the human face in the history of art. Packed with visual inspiration and techniques on proportion and basic anatomy. Softback, 192 square pages, colour and diagrams. $24.99 NOW £5
69981 FAIRY ART by David Adams Paint magical fairies and their mystical worlds full of lush vegetation, rainbows, rocks, waterfalls, butterflies, trees and wild flowers. Our fairy friends are inquisitive folk. Their curiosity about their natural environment enhances their magical qualities. Rendering your fairy’s proportions accurately can be challenging and of course the musculature of men is much more pronounced than that of the female figure. Dramatic lighting, distance, adding a layer of paint or glazing, mixing colours, facial features, delicate wings, poses, flowing hair, clothing and more are achieved following this 23 step-by-step painting demonstrations plus secrets to achieving otherworldly lighting effects such as magical sparkles, moody fogs and luminous glows. 128 huge pages, colour. £16.99 NOW £6
69972 COLOURED PENCIL PROJECT BOOK FOR BEGINNERS
by Debra Yaun and Walter Foster Publishing There are many different approaches and techniques to discovering coloured pencil art, from layering and hatching to burnishing and blending. As you explore the art form you will discover many
methods and materials. The five lessons given in detail teach you to draw a beautiful parrot, daylilies, a bell and flowers, a kitten and a portrait of a little girl, taken from a photograph. Explore a number of special techniques from drawing on coloured paper and textured grounds to using a colourless blender. Plus all the basics of colour theory and value and simple instructions to follow. 32 page very large softback. £5.99 NOW £3
70009 SINGER: Sewing for Children Full of time-saving tips and versatile techniques, here are collars with piping or lace edging, in-seam pockets, gathers and ruffles for dresses, how to sew a kangaroo pocket or apply elastic to a back waistband in the trousers and skirts section. We start with the basics, like baby bibs, which are quick and easy to make along with jumpers and a reversible waist coat with bow tie for weddings and special occasions for a little boy. 128 very large pages in softback in new revised edition. Colour photos throughout. £8.99 NOW £3
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70008 SIMPLY SILK by Mary Jo Himey
A chunky softback with a full sized pattern inserted in the back cover. Learn the basic techniques of sewing and quilting with silk including brocade, chiffon, crepe de chine, dupioni, habutai, jacquard, organza and shantung. The author uncovers the mystery of silk and
demonstrates techniques for bringing
out its cooperative nature. She guides us on how to use fabric transfer, machine-stitched wording, rubber stamps and other techniques to create 15 projects including slippers, chair covers, picture frames, quilting art, clothing, journaling, an entire 1920s ladies outfit, assembling Art-Deco blocks, accessories, embellishing techniques and much more. 128pp in 8½” x 11" softback.
£16.99 NOW £5
70001 A PERFECT FIT by Lynne Garner
In these days of frugality and clothes swapping or swishing, upcycling items of clothing is becoming increasingly popular, so we have here at Bibliophile selected a lovely book which creates personalised patterns for a limitless wardrobe. Make your garments bespoke to fit your own unique figure without the need for extensive tailoring. Learn how to produce and adapt your own basic bodice, sleeve and skirt pattern blocks and follow the step-by-step instructions for pockets, facings, waistbands, necklines, cuffs and collars following the lovely stencil designs for a flattering flared dress and wrap over dress and skirt, trousers and blouses, six designs of sleeve, a cowl neck top, an asymmetrical top with buttons which is very chic, and dozens of sample patterns. Includes making your own paper block plus tools and equipment, measuring your body, basic sewing techniques and more. 128pp in very large softback, colour photos. £12.99 NOW £5
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70475 HOW TO MAKE AND DECORATE 30 FABULOUS
PICTURE FRAMES by Simona Hill
How to make and decorate picture frames in this fun and practical guide illustrated with 340 inspirational photos and step-by-step illustrations. The geometric clay frames are pure white and the relief designs add interest with the play of light and
shadow, not overwhelming the contents of the frame. The plaster cast frame shows you that modelling plaster is easy and you can look around for cake tins or moulds to create a suitable shape. Ribbons are a quick method of adding instant style to a plain picture frame and are just woven together at the corners and stapled in place. A lightweight silk creates a soft, watery effect and one project uses salt and paint to create this shimmer. A flowered frame uses small beads threaded on fine wire to make an enchanting design of translucent glass. Sequins and beads give nostalgic character which would suit a special family photograph. Dried poppy seed heads, twigs and a little paint are all that are needed to decorate a simple wooden frame and stunning results can be achieved with pressed flowers, embroidery, metal foil, wire and papier-mâché. 96 pages in very large colourful softback. £4.99 NOW £3
69343 HOME SWEET HOME:
60 Simply Divine Projects by Jane Cumberbatch Starting with Sew-Easy Essentials and My Ten Favourite Fabrics the author soon has the aspiring goddess creating cushions, chair covers, curtains, table linens and accessories including an adaptable elasticated A- line skirt which will look stunning
when made in a striking good-quality fabric. Another brilliantly simple idea is a pull-on chair cover in plain calico, jazzed up with red buttons. Plus instructions on how to remove ballpoint stains, chewing gum, chocolate and other threatening substances. 160pp, softback, colour photos and templates. £12.99 NOW £4
70013 SOFT FURNISHINGS
FOR LIVING ROOMS by Miriam Coe
With the guiding hand of an ex-tutor of the renowned Liberty Sewing School you should feel confident enough to make any soft furnishing project for your home or for a gift. The book is a carefully structured course beginning with the simplest door curtain, throw-over swag and
basic cushion, leading on to more advanced projects such as a Roman blind, foot stools and bolster and box cushions. Add a touch of luxury with stick brocades and damasks, textured sofa covers,putting zips in cushions, round table cloths and more in the 25 projects selected to provide a mix of traditional and contemporary techniques and ideas. With 90 big colour photos and step-by-step diagrams. 112pp in large format. £17.99 NOW £5
69995 LINEN CRAFTS: 40
Projects for Home and Body by Florence Le Maux Linen possesses all the qualities of true elegance. In these do-it- yourself projects, this versatile material is used in clothing, accessories, objects for the house, table and garden, 40 original handsewn projects like lamp shades,
pillows and a macrame bracelet, with this book you can easily create a refined world, thanks to its many handy hints. Elegant feminine ideas from a wrap top, brooch, curtains to napkin rings and wedding invitations. 160 large paperback pages in delicate colour with patterns, diagrams and motifs. Photos. £12.95 NOW £4
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70652 ONCE A WEEK DIETS by Susanne Ploog
The diet that starts on a Monday and is abandoned on Tuesday is horribly familiar to all of us weak- willed heavyweights - but what if you only had to diet one day a week, and could eat normally the rest of the time? That is the life- transforming principle on which this
book is based. Ten Monday-only diets are described in detail, with ingredients, recipes, nutrients, psychological tips, anecdotes from the author’s own experience and above all a tremendous belief that at last this is a regime that works. Vegetable Soup is there, but the calorie- burning cabbage is spiced up with leeks, bell peppers, broccoli, celery, olive oil, caraway, anise and fennel and sounds - you have to admit it - extremely appetising. The Fruit Salad diet consists of a range of exotic ingredients, while the Potato and Quark diet is remarkably filling. Last of all comes the unbelievable one - the Cheesecake diet. Yes, cheesecake! Admittedly it is cheesecake baked without a crust, and the author has even gone so far as to embarrass her companions by asking for cheesecake without crust in a cafe. Filling and mouthwatering, it still manages to keep the dieter down on a minimum number of calories. 144pp, colour photos, detailed hour-by-hour instructions. Enjoy!
ONLY £6 70722 THE TRUTH: The Only
Fitness Book You’ll Ever Need by Frank Sepe
Do not be misled by the gorgeous hunk on the front cover. Yes, men will long to emulate his beautiful body, which has graced hundreds of magazine covers, romance book jackets and fitness encyclopedias, but this book is about general health and fitness for women too. They,
of course, will not be aiming for perfect biceps and abs but, looking at the pictures of slim, taut, curvy women in this volume, readers will quickly realise what their goal should be. According to the author, a world-renowned fitness expert, the training tips and philosophy presented here will reveal everything you will ever need to maximise your body’s full potential. In order to do this, your mental power is as important as having a fit body. The author pulls no punches. He dispels the myths and excuses and reasons why it is not possible for you to follow a healthy lifestyle and offers instead Reality Checks which are undeniable. Once you have the right attitude, the next step is the correct nutrition and that does not mean starving yourself to death! On the contrary, here are tips to help you to eat plenty of the right foods, including a helpful Big Food Chart outlining protein, carbohydrate and fat sources. 387 paperback pages packed with colour photos and step-by step instructions with an appendix: The Actual Exercises. £9.99 NOW £4.50
21927 CULPEPER’S COMPLETE HERBAL by Nicholas Culpeper
The great book of natural remedies for ancient ills. From Amara Dulcis to Yarrow, All-Heal to Viper’s Bugloss, Culpeper’s Complete Herbal and English Physician Enlarged offers remedies for all ills known to seventeenth century society. Together with an alphabetical section on herbs, their provenance and properties, there is The English Physician and Family Dispensary which provides an astrologo-physical discourse on the human virtues in the body of man. The Herbal remains a fascinating historical treatise and stands as a monument to botanical and medical science. 624pp. Paperback. ONLY £4
66303 HONEY AND BEES: Nature’s Magical Golden
Treasure by Margaret Briggs The book incorporates a history of honey bees, hints and tips on the art of bee-keeping and a directory of honeys as well as many delicious ways to try them out in the kitchen. It also contains fascinating statistics. Did you know that bees fly 55,000 miles to make a pound of honey? That is the equivalent of one and a half times around the world. We just cannot wait to try the foaming, silky, honey bath or to rush and prepare the irresistible recipes like
Honey Rum Stinger, Ginger Turkey Stir-Fry and Honeyed Plum Crumble. 160 pages with line drawings. ONLY £3.50
65150 BEETROOT: The Vitality Plant and its
Medicinal Benefits by Margaret Briggs The author recounts the history of beets and their commercial uses, for instance as the red dye in food colouring called Betanin or E162. Some lesser known historical uses of beetroot are in the treatment of dandruff, gastric ulcers and heartburn, but nowadays the emphasis is on antioxidants which help to protect against killer diseases and also against depression. The author goes on to growing your own beetroot, including harvesting, storage and likely pests, with a comprehensive table showing scores of varieties and their properties. Around 60 beetroot recipes follow and spinach recipes conclude. 156pp, drawings. £6.99 NOW £3.50
46647 JOINT PAINS by Penelope Ody Many types of herbs can be used in arthritis treatment - anti-inflammatories, analgesics, diuretics, laxatives, diaphoretics, metabolic stimulants and so on. The book looks at the whole area of herbal treatments including both Western and Eastern approaches, dietary regimes and the ever-growing assortment of food supplements. Contact addresses. 172 page paperback. £7.99 NOW £3
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