Books from Search Press
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The Joy of Modern Calligraphy: A Contemporary Guide to the Art of Handwritten Lettering
By Joyce Lee"Fall in love with the art of handwritten lettering with this step by step guide from one of the world's leading calligraphy artists Joyce Lee will help you start your own style of calligraphy and develop skills and techniques to perfect ...
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Big Stitch Quilting: A Practical Guide to Sewing and Hand Quilting 20 Stunning Projects
By Carolyn ForsterIncludes a comprehensive techniques section at the start of the book that explores the kinds of materials and fabrics best suited to big stitch quilting, the stitches and methods used, and how to assemble and finish your quilts.
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The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & Applique
By Linda SewardWhether you are a beginner or a seasoned expert in quilting, this book explains every process and answers every technical question you might have about patchwork, quilting and appliqué.
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Cross Stitch Alphabets: 14 Beautiful Designs Inspired by the Natural World
By Hélène Le BerreThe charts are beautifully presented, along with a comprehensive techniques section at the back of the book.
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The Encyclopedia of Colour Calligraphy: The Essential Guide to Using Colour in Calligraphy, from Alphabets and Backgrounds to Borders and...
By Mary Noble, Adrian WaddingtonThe essential guide to using colour in calligraphy, from alphabets and backgrounds to borders and images. The use of colour in calligraphy can produce stunning results. This beautiful art form,...
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The Eco-Christmas Craft Book: 30 Festive Projects That Won't Hurt the Planet
By Marrianne MiallLearn to make beautiful, stylish Christmas decorations using eco-friendly materials that won't cost a fortune or harm the planet! If you love Christmas, you'll love this book!
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Drawing People Using Grids
By Giovanni CivardiBeginning with a summary of basic human anatomy and key drawing techniques, this book contains over 90 outlines of people in a range of ages, profiles and poses, with guidance on how to add shading and tonal effects to create more detailed ...
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Embroidered Crochet: 10 Projects to Crochet with Exquisite Surface Embroidery
By Anna NikipirowiczThe 10 stitches included in the book are: chain stitch straight stitch satin stitch French knot split stitch stem stitch back stitch running stitch woven wheels cross stitch.
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Modern Tie Dye: An Eco-Friendly Guide to Colouring Your Clothes and Accessories
By Abi PattenThe beginning of the book includes a chapter on natural dyes and how to make them in your own kitchen, saving not just money but the environment too by avoiding the use of harsh chemicals.
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Frisian Whitework: Dutch Embroidery from Friesland
By Yvette StantonDelve into elegant Frisian whitework with historical whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton. From Friesland in the Netherlands, this is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s.
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Making Felt Hats: A Beginners Guide to Creating 6 Stunning Styles for All Occasions
By Bobbi HeathIn this practical and informative guide, expert milliner Bobbi Heath shows you how to make felt hats in six different styles to perfectly complement any outfit, including a fabulous floppy hat, cloche, bucket, pill box, cap and button.
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Simply Modern Patchwork Quilts O/P
By J. Goddard10 contemporary quilt designs to sew for the stunning modern home. A handmade quilt is a great addition to any home. Here are ten of them in a range of sizes and with a fresh, contemporary style, designed by quilting expert Janet Goddard.
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Beginner's Guide to Ottoman Embroidery
By Joyce I. RossInspired by the author's visits to Turkey and all that she experienced there, this guide to historic embroideries explores in-depth a wonderful range of stitches, images, and designs.
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Beginner's Guide to Berlin Woolwork
By Jane AlfordIn this book Jane Alford shares her enthusiasm and admiration for the beautiful embroideries of this bygone era.
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Folk Art Designs
By Jane GreenwoodThis is a source of ideas for all craftspeople and artists. The designs are copyright-free and can be photocopied, traced, coloured, adapted or used as inspiration for creating one's own designs.
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Thomas Aquinas
By Frederick Charles CoplestonPrevious ed. published under title: Aquinas. Bibliography: p. 265-267. Includes index.
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How to Draw Manga Animals in Simple Steps
By Yishan LiDrawing animals is a very popular subject within the manga genre and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these delightful characters.
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Making Christmas Table Decorations
By Polly PinderDecorating the Christmas table is made easy for crafters of all levels in this inspiring and practical book. Polly Pinder shows how to make fabulous decorations using beads and wire, sand, candles, thread and paper.
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Handmade Victorian Cards
By Joanna SheenAnnotation Early photographic portraiture and pressed-flower designs distinguish this package for fashioning decorative Victorian-era cards.
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Sea and Sky in Oils - O/P
By Roy LangRoy Lang shows you how to capture the power, majesty and atmosphere of the sea in oils.