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  Knitted Bedroom Wear: 10 New Bedjacket Designs (Bestway Knitting No 117)
London, The Amalgamated Press Ltd. Soft Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Collection of deigns for vintage knitted bedwear. Sticker and stamp on cover as seen. Taped spine. Aged/Aged - Discolouring and Wear. Secondhand Edition.
GBP 1.50 [Appr.: EURO 1.75 US$ 2.49 | JP¥ 220] Book number: 006671
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  Needlepoint
Konemann Verlagsgesellschaft mbH,Germany. 1999. (ISBN: 3829027869) Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. 'Take Up Needlepoint' is a guide detailing the intricacies of Needlework for the beginner. In addition to advice, there are a variety of decorative yet easy-to-work stitches that are fully explained and help any stitcher become more advanced. BRAND NEW COPY.
GBP 2.50 [Appr.: EURO 3 US$ 4.15 | JP¥ 367] Book number: 003111
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  Plants and Flowers in Lace
London, United Kingdom, B.T. Batsford Ltd. 1997. (ISBN: 0713477903) Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. One of a series for lacemakers with some knowledge of basic lacemaking techniques, both bobbin and needle. Each part has patterns from around the world and includes diagrams, prickings and concise working instructions. This volume features plant and flower patterns and contains 24 projects. New/Very Good.
GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.63 | JP¥ 1027] Book number: 015754
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  Plants and Flowers in Lace
London, United Kingdom, B.T. Batsford Ltd. 1997. (ISBN: 0713477903) Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. One of a series for lacemakers with some knowledge of basic lacemaking techniques, both bobbin and needle. Each part has patterns from around the world and includes diagrams, prickings and concise working instructions. This volume features plant and flower patterns and contains 24 projects. New/Very Good.
GBP 7.00 [Appr.: EURO 8 US$ 11.63 | JP¥ 1027] Book number: 015755
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  Quilting for Beginners
Chanhassen, Minnesota, Creative Publishing International Inc. 1998. (ISBN: 1589231635) Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Written for the absolute beginner, these instructions and step-by-step photographs guide you effortlessly through the basics of quilting. You'll learn techniques and tricks to build your confidence and help you sew successfully from the start. Good/Good.
GBP 6.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 US$ 9.97 | JP¥ 880] Book number: 003416
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BIRCH, LINDA  Indoor Artist
Collins. 2004. (ISBN: 0007151489) Hard Cover. A guide for all those who, for whatever reason, prefer to paint at home. With original ideas and practical projects, as well as expert advice on techniques, it is an inspiring book for beginners and experienced artists alike. For many people, indoors is the best location in which to paint - convenient, undemanding, safe, not subject to the weather and free from curious onlookers. But inspiration can sometimes run dry and the amateur artist may also need some instruction to help gain essential skills. Professional artist and writer Linda Birch takes the reader through the basics - establishing a simple home studio area, selecting the right medium and getting to grips with shape and form - before looking at a number of enjoyable projects in watercolour. These include: working from photographs; painting still lifes; creating the outdoors indoors; painting from your window - skies and roofscapes; and painting flowers, gardens, people and animals She also encourages readers to explore their experimental side by varying scale, using colour creatively and adopting a number of different styles. New/New - Slight Shelf Wear.
GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 | JP¥ 734] Book number: 016034
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BIRCH, LINDA  Indoor Artist
Collins. 2004. (ISBN: 0007151489) Hard Cover. A guide for all those who, for whatever reason, prefer to paint at home. With original ideas and practical projects, as well as expert advice on techniques, it is an inspiring book for beginners and experienced artists alike. For many people, indoors is the best location in which to paint - convenient, undemanding, safe, not subject to the weather and free from curious onlookers. But inspiration can sometimes run dry and the amateur artist may also need some instruction to help gain essential skills. Professional artist and writer Linda Birch takes the reader through the basics - establishing a simple home studio area, selecting the right medium and getting to grips with shape and form - before looking at a number of enjoyable projects in watercolour. These include: working from photographs; painting still lifes; creating the outdoors indoors; painting from your window - skies and roofscapes; and painting flowers, gardens, people and animals She also encourages readers to explore their experimental side by varying scale, using colour creatively and adopting a number of different styles. New/New - Slight Shelf Wear.
GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 | JP¥ 734] Book number: 016035
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BLAKE, KATHY; MILNE, BILL  Making and Decorating Your Own Paper : Innovative Techniques and Original Projects
1995. (ISBN: 080690545X) Soft Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The authors provide instructions on how to make paper of all kinds, and how to use decorative techniques such as block printing, batik, stencilling and splattering to personalize and enhance this homemade paper. Good/Good.
GBP 3.00 [Appr.: EURO 3.5 US$ 4.98 | JP¥ 440] Book number: 006864
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CARLYLE, IVOR  Scrollsaw Toys for All Ages
Guild of Master Craftsmen. 1999. (ISBN: 1861081464) Soft Cover. This is Ivor Carlyle's second collection of colourful and sturdy wooden toys for scrollsaw enthusiasts to make. From a mobile to hang above a cot, to a "come-apart" car that will enthral young mechanics, each toy has been finished with a stamp technique which is described in full. The projects range from the simple to the more complex, thereby matching a child's growing development and the reader's growing skill with the chainsaw. Each project includes plans, cutting lists and step-by-step instructions, accompanied by colour photographs. New/New.
GBP 3.00 [Appr.: EURO 3.5 US$ 4.98 | JP¥ 440] Book number: 016255
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CARLYLE, IVOR  ScrollSaw Toy Projects
Guild of Master Craftsmen. 1998. (ISBN: 1861080948) Soft Cover. The projects included in this text range from a simple catamaran and helicopter, to a fire engine and complete pony stables, with ponies and riders, stables and jumps. Many of the toys have moving parts, and most have a transport theme. New/New.
GBP 3.00 [Appr.: EURO 3.5 US$ 4.98 | JP¥ 440] Book number: 016256
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CAVANAGH, DERMOT  Awash with Colour
BBC Books. 2002. (ISBN: 0563488050) Soft Cover. A practical guide to the technique of watercolour painting, from initial sketch to finished piece, describing the various techniques and items of equipment needed along the way. This book is published to accompany the BBC TV series and features step-by-step demonstrations in full colour. New/No D.J.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 | JP¥ 587] Book number: 016950
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COOK, SUE  Cross Stitch Celebrations Month by Month
2005. (ISBN: 0715313096) Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. This title features a cross-stitch design for each month of the year. Accompanying the main picture for every month are four pages packed with many smaller motifs and complementary seasonal themes. There are also instructions for creating a wall-hanging and framing the picture of the month. Simple projects ideas show how to use the range of motifs on made-up items, turning them into great gifts for friends and family. New/New.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 | JP¥ 587] Book number: 011168
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COONEY, NICK  Decorating Ceramics
Quantum Books. 2005. (ISBN: 1845730747) Soft Cover. With over 300 designs to choose from, it's so easy to make stunning, personalized ceramics. Just start with a plain ceramic dish of any style;copy a pattern; and begin painting. When you're guided every step of the way, you'll have no trouble reproducing any of these eye-catching pieces. New/New.
GBP 3.00 [Appr.: EURO 3.5 US$ 4.98 | JP¥ 440] Book number: 016297
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CRAWSHAW, ALWYN  Learn to Paint Oils for Beginners
Collins. 2005. (ISBN: 0007193971) Soft Cover. This best-selling title will be relaunched in June 05 with a fresh new cover design. Alwyn Crawshaw has a very loyal following among amateur painters, and this book provides all the information the beginner needs to start painting in oils. The traditional medium of oils is sometimes regarded as a difficult one but in this book well-known and respected TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw explains all the techniques in a clear and straightforward way -- ideal for the novice. He describes the materials required, gives useful advice about mixing colours, and covers topics such as drawing, using a palette knife and working from sketches. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, and a range of subjects is included, such as still life, landscapes, seascapes, boats and flowers. New/New.
GBP 2.00 [Appr.: EURO 2.25 US$ 3.32 | JP¥ 293] Book number: 016281
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CRAWSHAW, ALWYN  Learn to Paint Oils for Beginners
Collins. 2005. (ISBN: 0007193971) Soft Cover. This best-selling title will be relaunched in June 05 with a fresh new cover design. Alwyn Crawshaw has a very loyal following among amateur painters, and this book provides all the information the beginner needs to start painting in oils. The traditional medium of oils is sometimes regarded as a difficult one but in this book well-known and respected TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw explains all the techniques in a clear and straightforward way -- ideal for the novice. He describes the materials required, gives useful advice about mixing colours, and covers topics such as drawing, using a palette knife and working from sketches. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, and a range of subjects is included, such as still life, landscapes, seascapes, boats and flowers. New/New.
GBP 2.00 [Appr.: EURO 2.25 US$ 3.32 | JP¥ 293] Book number: 016053
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CRAWSHAW, ALWYN  Learn to Paint Oils for Beginners
Collins. 2005. (ISBN: 0007193971) Soft Cover. This best-selling title will be relaunched in June 05 with a fresh new cover design. Alwyn Crawshaw has a very loyal following among amateur painters, and this book provides all the information the beginner needs to start painting in oils. The traditional medium of oils is sometimes regarded as a difficult one but in this book well-known and respected TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw explains all the techniques in a clear and straightforward way -- ideal for the novice. He describes the materials required, gives useful advice about mixing colours, and covers topics such as drawing, using a palette knife and working from sketches. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, and a range of subjects is included, such as still life, landscapes, seascapes, boats and flowers. New/New.
GBP 2.00 [Appr.: EURO 2.25 US$ 3.32 | JP¥ 293] Book number: 016054
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CRAWSHAW, ALWYN  Learn to Paint Landscapes
Collins. 2005. (ISBN: 000719398X) Soft Cover. This best-selling title will be relaunched in June 05 with a fresh new cover design. Alwyn Crawshaw has a very loyal following among amateur painters, and this book provides an essential introduction to this exciting subject. Landscapes are a very popular and rewarding subject for painters of all abilities. Here well-known and respected TV artist Alwyn Crawshaw demonstrates all the basic techniques of painting landscapes in watercolour and oils. The book includes many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstration paintings of a variety of different landscapes, featuring mountains, snow, meadows and water. There are also useful sections on sketching, painting skies and trees, and how to add buildings, people and animals to your landscape paintings. Part of the essential Learn to Paint series, this book provides the best introduction to this fascinating subject. New/New.
GBP 4.50 [Appr.: EURO 5 US$ 7.47 | JP¥ 660] Book number: 016056
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EVANS, KAYE  Picture Frames in an Afternoon
Sterling Publishing Co Inc.U.S. 2000. (ISBN: 0806939478) Hard Cover, 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. A guide to making perfect picture frames in an afternoon. Fully illustrated throughout in colour, it includes tips on hanging and framing pictures. Very Good/Very Good.
GBP 2.50 [Appr.: EURO 3 US$ 4.15 | JP¥ 367] Book number: 003118
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EVERETT, JOHN  The Scrollsaw : Twenty Projects
Guild of Master Craftsmen. 1999. (ISBN: 1861081111) Soft Cover. A comprehensive guide to the scrollsaw, one of the most popular power tools today, with 20 projects that are decorative, practical and simple to make. All the basic scrollsaw techniques and necessary woodworking knowledge are covered, including: what to look for when buying a scrollsaw; choosing suitable material to work with; blade types and when they should be used; making and scaling cutting patterns; basic cutting, internal cut-outs, stack-sawing and bevel cutting; and safety measures. Each project is broken down into easy-to-follow, illustrated steps. The projects include a magazine rack, shoe rack, tool caddy, hanging basket bracket, wind vane, picture frame, mug tree, CD/tape rack, scrollwork shelf, and book ends. New/New.
GBP 3.00 [Appr.: EURO 3.5 US$ 4.98 | JP¥ 440] Book number: 016257
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FENWICK, SIMON  Enchanted River : 200 Years of the Royal Watercolour Society
Sansom & Co. 2004. (ISBN: 1904537154) Soft Cover. New/New - Slight Shelf Wear.
GBP 4.00 [Appr.: EURO 4.5 US$ 6.64 | JP¥ 587] Book number: 016800
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GALLWEY, KAY  An Introduction to Drawing Animals : Anatomy, Movement, Perspective, Character, Composition
David & Charles. 2005. (ISBN: 071531520X) Soft Cover. There has always been this constant interest in the portrayal of animals, an interest which continues today. This is a practical approach to the subject explores the vast range of techniques and media that are available, and tips on how to achieve the best results with them. The opening chapters explain the importance of having a firm grasp of anatomy and an understanding of how the skeleton of an animal works, along with the functions of joints, muscles and fur. The author stresses the need to study the actual line of the animal, and how this is affected by movement, age and character. In addition to this, several fundamental problems are dealt with, for example how to draw the texture of the fur, how to show foreshortening, how to capture the effects of light and shade and how to convey the character of the animal. There are several step-by-step demonstrations to accompany the test, where the different media are explained in more detail, giving examples of what to use to create certain effects. Among those features are pencil, pen, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolour, pastels and monotypes. With a wealth of illustrative material, from rapid sketches at the zoo to the fine detail of a bulldog's nose, this is an appropriately vital and energetic approach to this popular and rewarding subject. New/New - Slight Shelf Wear.
GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 | JP¥ 734] Book number: 016018
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GALLWEY, KAY  An Introduction to Drawing Animals : Anatomy, Movement, Perspective, Character, Composition
David & Charles. 2005. (ISBN: 071531520X) Soft Cover. There has always been this constant interest in the portrayal of animals, an interest which continues today. This is a practical approach to the subject explores the vast range of techniques and media that are available, and tips on how to achieve the best results with them. The opening chapters explain the importance of having a firm grasp of anatomy and an understanding of how the skeleton of an animal works, along with the functions of joints, muscles and fur. The author stresses the need to study the actual line of the animal, and how this is affected by movement, age and character. In addition to this, several fundamental problems are dealt with, for example how to draw the texture of the fur, how to show foreshortening, how to capture the effects of light and shade and how to convey the character of the animal. There are several step-by-step demonstrations to accompany the test, where the different media are explained in more detail, giving examples of what to use to create certain effects. Among those features are pencil, pen, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolour, pastels and monotypes. With a wealth of illustrative material, from rapid sketches at the zoo to the fine detail of a bulldog's nose, this is an appropriately vital and energetic approach to this popular and rewarding subject. New/New - Slight Shelf Wear.
GBP 5.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 US$ 8.31 | JP¥ 734] Book number: 016019
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GORDON, JILL  Jill Gordon's Countryside Views in Cross Stitch: 12 Beautiful Landscape Projects to Stitch
Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom, David & Charles PLC. 2003. (ISBN: 0715312510) Hard Cover, 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Internationally-renowned textile artist Jill Gordon presents a stunning collection of twelve beautifully scenic landscapes from around the world. As a painter and textile artist, Jill Gordon is best known for her vivid portrayals of nature. In this wonderful new collection of her work, she has broadened her inspiration to capture the unique beauty of twelve landscape views. Whether she is depicting a simple woodcutter's cottage or a dramatic castle, Jill captures the unique atmosphere of the original scene, bringing it to life in stitches. While many of the designs are finished as simple framed pictures, Jill shows how easily the stitching can be transformed into eye-catching items such as a wall hanginging, firescreen, footstool, cushion and tray inlay. Very Good/Good.
GBP 2.00 [Appr.: EURO 2.25 US$ 3.32 | JP¥ 293] Book number: 003099
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GORDON, JILL  Jill Gordon's Countryside Views in Cross Stitch: 12 Beautiful Landscape Projects to Stitch
Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom, David & Charles PLC. 2003. (ISBN: 0715312510) Hard Cover, 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Internationally-renowned textile artist Jill Gordon presents a stunning collection of twelve beautifully scenic landscapes from around the world. As a painter and textile artist, Jill Gordon is best known for her vivid portrayals of nature. In this wonderful new collection of her work, she has broadened her inspiration to capture the unique beauty of twelve landscape views. Whether she is depicting a simple woodcutter's cottage or a dramatic castle, Jill captures the unique atmosphere of the original scene, bringing it to life in stitches. While many of the designs are finished as simple framed pictures, Jill shows how easily the stitching can be transformed into eye-catching items such as a wall hanginging, firescreen, footstool, cushion and tray inlay. Very Good/Good.
GBP 2.00 [Appr.: EURO 2.25 US$ 3.32 | JP¥ 293] Book number: 003098
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GRUENIG, DEE  Decorating Scrapbooks with Rubber Stamps
1999. (ISBN: 0806998466) Soft Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Information on stamps and pads and also decorative techniques using many different methods such as markers, pens, sponges and embossing powders and heat tools. Very Good/Very Good.
GBP 3.00 [Appr.: EURO 3.5 US$ 4.98 | JP¥ 440] Book number: 006867
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