A water filter, tree swing, easy hammock, duct tape compass, waterproof clothing and a container, a foldable saw, a paracord bracelet, cordage from a plastic bottle, a tarpaulin shelter, a hiking stick, camping stool, and perhaps best of all a wristwatch survival lesson from starting fires to fashioning a makeshift blade. And finally making a bow for raising ropes or even hunting when in a true survival situation. Being out in the wilderness can be something as simple as an afternoon hike in the woods, stepping away from civilisation and returning to nature, something most humans crave and which we know is so good for our mental and physical health. The survival triangle is water, shelter and fire and, in an unexpected situation, the knowledge from this book could save your life. Also great for all hobbyists who want to try these tips out. 160 pages, 19 x 24cm, many colour illus.

Add a touch of elegance and sophistication, shimmer and style by using these decorative large crystal-looking diamonds. Add to a clear vase, use for table decorations, parties and weddings or for any number of craft projects. They really do catch the light with the facets and the neat little transparent box contains approx. 167 diamond beads and weighs 9.5oz or 270g. Each bead measures 13mm wide. At this price you could buy several for a particularly spectacular display.

Great for crafts and hobbies and to look pretty when pinning Christmas or other cards onto string, these weeny 1" clothes pegs are in eco-friendly plain wood. Pack of 35.

Great for crafts and hobbies and to look pretty when pinning Christmas or other cards onto string, these weeny 1" real wood clothes pegs are in bright colours - green, red, pink, yellow and blue. Pack of 35.

From chain piecing, hand quilting and sandwiching, to binding, storing and caring for your quilt, armed with these essential design tools, why not embark on your own quilting journey and create your own personal masterpiece. Learn the basic skills with confidence from an acknowledged expert. Pretty and colourful floral fabrics and remnants can be pieced together to make into exquisite quilts, many inspired by the flowers in our gardens like the amaryllis depicted in half yard or half metre pieces to make a full row of diamonds. Or inspiration from a tulip field with Kaffe Fassett fabric inspiration. Other projects include a beach hut, suits and ties, a Russian shawl, ballgown, floral frocks, hammock and an extravagant silk tie designed in an Irish Chain. 160pp packed with colour photographs, large softback, 20.7 x 26cm. 15 quilt projects in total.

Whether repairing your bicycle, motorcycle, metal bookshelves, designing a new metal aeroplane, a miniature bronze ornament with welded horseshoe nails, wire, nuts, bolts and chain, rescuing a buried garden fence support, repairing a stainless steel teapot with a spotweld failure, here are colour photographs and diagrams for all levels of hobbyist to professional experienced engineer. Joining metals is a fundamental process used in all aspects of modern life, large, simple or complex for all modes of transport or construction. With over 100 diagrams and 200 colour photographs the book examines mechanical joining - bolting, riveting and clamping; and metallurgical joining - welding, brazing and soldering. Plus chemical joining and bonding difficult metals, the strength of joints, choice and analysis, failure of metals and joints covering stress, fatigue and corrosion and the use of theory and codes to avoid failure. Finally a look at NDT, testing of metals and joints whether destructive or non-destructive. We have never seen a book on this topic before and we grabbed it at this bargain price whether you own a tractor, a train, an old tram or a tricycle. Technical drawings and tables and our favourite colour photograph is of an example from the Penny Farthing Museum in Knutsford. From the well known Crowood Metalworking Guides series, 22 x 26cm, 160pp, colour.

Paper is one of the most versatile materials ever invented, easy to work with and easy to transform into an exquisite work of art from skyscrapers to silhouettes. Here are letters, lanterns, birds, a miniature Ferris wheel with tiny spindle mechanisms, a tropical island, a cat, an elephant or badger animal mask, a toy theatre with magical layering to create depth in silhouette with a woodland landscape, paper banana, raspberry or melon or a slice of cake made with thicker materials - yum! Try making a miniature skyscraper or a 3D letter like a building block inspired by typography and graphic design, this is an achievable way to start sculpting with paper, make Pop up greetings cards, an adorable geometric pig and more. With plenty of expert tips and tricks for a professional finish and step-by-step diagrams and templates. 128pp, softback, 20 x 25cm.

Search Press is very well known for its quality handicrafts publications, and this 2004 title was reprinted in 2017 and we have acquired stock. This new, modernised edition of Gilda Baron's inspirational, innovative step-by-step work explores nature through a combination of textiles and embroidery. Using painted and dyed backgrounds, and hand and machine embroidery, a number of techniques are employed when applying colour to the fabric, including batik, salt discharge and brushing dye into a wet surface. Beautiful pictures are then stitched and built up over the background in easy stages and the feeling of perspective is enhanced by the clever use of scale and colour. The Buttercup Field project introduces free motion machine embroidery and uses only two dye colours, blue and yellow but you will see how many colour variations and shades this can produce by blending, mixing and thinning and laying one transparent layer on top of another. As an alternative, the project can be completed with hand embroidery only. A photograph of a bank of yellow flowers on a coastline was the inspiration for the project. The next is Flowers by the Fence with a garden gate and splashes of colourful red and pink blooms. Near the End of the Day has a finished size of 12" x 10" with a background using yellow, green and black dye, then machine embroidered before over printing with magenta and mauve fabric paint and small-sized bubble wrap. The work is finished with French knots using coordinating colour thread and comparisons of the printed and unprinted sections show how the hand stitching brings the work to life with a 3D effect. There are blossoms and moody lochs, a panoramic scene and a sunset to finish using only the methods shown in the book to accomplish very beautiful pictures. Why not incorporate other skills such as felt making, crochet, tatting, beading and lace making or adding small areas of beadwork or crochet for interest? You might like to embroider raised flowers or leaves among cut flowers or the lace maker might want to make flowers or frame your handywork with a hand-dyed patchwork. The work featured is predominantly made with the methods shown in the three projects and the possibilities are endless. And you can make them much smaller in greeting card size. 80 page large softback, packed with colour photos. 20.3 x 26cm.

Head of Design at online retailer Asos.com where she oversees the design of all branded footwear, bags, accessories, jewellery, swimwear and lingerie, Aisling McKeefry has worked with designers from Jasper Conran to retailers like Marks and Spencer and has designed over 3,000 shoes during her career. Her first-of-a-kind book provides a solid foundation for aspiring dressmakers and designers. Skills include thinking commercially, developing ideas, life drawing, working with modern fabrics, pattern cutting, pricing a garment and preparing your portfolio. Vera Wang once said, 'I go to the past for research. I need to know what came before so I can break the rules'. Working with cost restraints you must consider every design detail, know the basic production processes and costs, be clever about material choice and when developing your own collection identify your 'key items', the pieces for which you anticipate high demand. Fashion design is both a 2D and 3D craft, from designing and pattern cutting to garment construction and realisation. One day we may have our own 3D printers at home with our unique body measurements to make a new garment at the touch of a button! The book pays homage to tapestry, and brocade, there are line art drawings for trousers, shirts, jackets, skirts, coats and lingerie, footwear and bags and swimwear. There is a great deal on the correct fitting, the anatomy of the sewing machine, making alterations, right through to securing retailers and an insider's guide to shopping tips. 272 very large pages in softback, Glossary. Colour photos and line art throughout.
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