| The Craft of the Japanese Sword [by Leon Kapp, Hiroko Kapp and Yoshindo Yoshihara] |
 Well over a thousand years old, the tradition of swordmaking in Japan is one of the most highly regarded metal crafts in the world. When all sword manufacture was prohibited in Japan for seven years after World War II, the age-old techniques were in danger of being lost forever. Today, in the hands of a new generation of practitioners, the craft is making a startling comeback. Connoisseurs say that the swords being produced now are the equal of anything made in Japan in the past few hundred years.
This book takes the reader into the workshops of four of Japan s leading sword craftsmen. Each craftsman has a different role in the manufacture of a blade. Yoshindo Yoshihara, the swordsmith, begins with raw steel made in a traditional charcoal-fueled smelter and refines it |
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| Sewing for Dummies [by Janice Saunders Maresh] |
 Do you love to sew—or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There’s nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you’ll be stitching your own hems, repairing split seams, sewing on buttons, and much, much more.
Sewing For Dummies is a book for both absolute beginners and experienced sewers. If you’re a stone-cold beginner, you’ll find everything you need to know to sew beginning-level projects—and the book doesn’t assume that you’ve ever even picked up a needle and thread before. If you’ve had some experience with sewin |
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| Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies [by Heather H. Dismore &Tammy Powley] |
 Do you love jewelry and beading? Would you like to know how to make chic jewelry and accessories? Jewelry & Beading Designs for Dummies is packed with patterns, step-by-step instructions, and inspiring color photos to get you stringing, knotting, and looping in no time. From earrings and necklaces to pins, purses, charms, and more, you’ll discover new techniques for making just the right pieces to suit you — or give as fantastic, fashionable gifts!
This easy-to-follow visual guide speeds you right into the basics of jewelry making: assembling your gear; working with pliers; and fine-tuning your stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping skills. You’ll use elastic cord, ribbon, leather, a wire jig, and more to make bracelets, bookmarks, pendants, a |
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| Knitting Patterns For Dummies [by Kristi Porter] |
 Have you always wanted to knit? Know the basics, but you’re looking to stretch your knitting skills? Knitting Patterns For Dummies is chock-full of simple instructions and easy-to-follow patterns to help you create a wide range of classic, beautiful knits for the whole family, from clothing to household items to gift ideas. This fun, friendly guide gives you scores of new ways to have fun with needles and yarn, with great projects such as basic ponchos and pullovers, felted bags and slippers, cabled sweaters, and home and baby accessories, to name a few. You get step-by-step instructions for all the patterns in the book, along with line drawings and 8 pages of full-color photos to guide you. And, with the variations added at the end of many of the patterns, you&rs |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:238 Rating: Updated:Mar 08,2011 |
| Window Treatments and Slipcovers For Dummies [by Mark Montano&Carly Sommerstein ] |
 Gain inspiration from 8 pages of full-color photos
Create a stunning room with dozens of step-by-step projects
Want to ditch your drab drapes and so-so slipcovers and create a style that s uniquely your own? Top designer Mark Montano reveals how easy it is to jazz up your windows and furniture -- without breaking the bank! You get expert tips on everything from measuring and cutting material to accessorizing, as well as savvy shortcuts and quick fixes.
Discover how to
* Express your individual style
* Choose fabrics, trims, and hardware
* Ensure the perfect fit
* Create no-sew or low-sew treatments
* Add decorative details
From the Back Cover
Gain inspiration from 8 pages of full-color photos
Create a stunning room with dozens of step-by-step projects
Want |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:154 Rating: Updated:Mar 04,2011 |
| Quilting for Dummies [by Cheryl Fall] |
 If you can thread a needle, sew a button, or mend a hem, then you can also make a quilt -- it?s that easy! Everybody loves quilts, and now (with Quilting For Dummies) you, too, can make your very own quilt. This book shows you step-by-step how to create a quilt with just a few basic tools, a small amount of fabric, and a little time. Quilting For Dummies features helpful advice on performing simple stitching maneuvers in very little time, creating and using your own templates to produce attractive and original patterns, and mastering sewing techniques and quilting fundamentals.
Quilting For Dummies author Cheryl Fall has written the ultimate guide for anyone new to this creative and historic craft. Even if you find the prospect of making a full-fledged quilt daunting, |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:418 Rating: Updated:Mar 04,2011 |
| Knitting for Dummies [by Pam Allen&Trisha Malcolm&Rich Tennant] |
 Knitting is a relatively simple process requiring a minimal set of tools – two needles and a ball of yarn. Its basic structure of interlocking loops couldnt be less complicated. Yet the possibilities for design and pattern innovation seem endless. Now is a great time to learn to knit. Never before have you had so many lovely and imaginative yarns from which to choose and so many stylish and sophisticated patterns to work with.
Sure, grandmothers knit, but so do movie stars, football players, doctors, and lawyers. They know what our grandmothers do: Knitting does more than just provide you with warm and cozy things to wear. Knitting also
Stirs your creativity
Gives you an ongoing sense of purpose
Teaches patience
Soothes the soul from the str |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:654 Rating: Updated:Mar 04,2011 |
| Crochet Patterns For Dummies [by Susan Brittain] |
 Would you like to learn to crochet? Already know the basics, but would like to stretch your crocheting skills? From scarves and sweaters to hats and handbags, you can create beautiful, useful designs with ease using Crochet Patterns For Dummies. From choosing the right hooks and yarn and crocheting basic stitches to joining pieces together, this easy-to-follow guide will have you hooked in no time.
Our hands-on workbook gets you crocheting fashionable, fun designs in a focused, step-by-step manner. You get a review of the basic stitches and stitch combinations, along with a concise appendix containing easy-to-follow instructions for working these stitches. You’ll find plenty of tips on changing colors and adding shape to your projects. Plus, you get full-color ph |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:508 Rating: Updated:Mar 04,2011 |
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