Featured Collection
I Love My Dog Embroidery
Discover 380 adorable dog-themed stitch motifs in I Love My Dog Embroidery, along wtih step-by-step techniques, templates, and project ideas for capturing your favorite pooch.Created by embroidery artist MakikoArt and six other amazing embroidery artists, this fanciful collection of stitch motifs celebrates all things canine, with a wide variety of breeds represented.With this lovely embroidery guide, you can create all manner of pups in embroidery and cross stitch, including: * Dogs in costumes to celebrate holidays throughout the year: Halloween, Easter, and Christmas. * Sporty pups skateboarding, parachuting, and ice skating, and dogs who are get...
Shake
Original, amusing, and brilliantly documented, Shake is a heartwarming collection of sixty-one beguiling dogs caught in the most candid of moments: mid-shake. This glorious, graphic volume will stop you dead in your tracks as you are presented with images of man's best friend caught in contortion: hair wild, eyes darting, ears and jowls flopping every which way.With Shake, photographer Carli Davidson proves how eager and elated we are to see our pets in new ways. The result is a one-of-a-kind book: a colorful assemblage of photographs that are simultaneously startling and endearing, consistently hard to look away from, and revealing.
Kawaii Craft Life
Kawaii Craft Life is a first-of-its-kind needlecraft book featuring 35 super-cute projects to decorate the home or give as gifts.Few can resist the charm of kawaii -- the Japanese word for "cute" or "lovable" -- which has grown from a national trend to a worldwide phenomenon. Now you can add an adorable kawaii touch to your home, dorm room, or office with this charming collection of feltcraft, cross-stitch, and embroidery projects.This complete introduction includes materials lists and hand-stitching basics, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, printable templates, and beautiful photography. A celebration of all things kawaii style and suita...
Feminist Felties
Create edgy home and fashion accessories with 20 fabulous feminist-themed projects. Sew badges honoring women's suffrage icons, express your outrage by fashioning a "Stick It to the Man" pincushion, and show your solidarity with a Rosie the Riveter–inspired coin purse. Feminist craftivists will embrace these easy-to-make and empowering projects, accompanied by cheeky descriptions and fun facts. Absolute beginners will find all the sewing skills they need in the illustrated Tools & Techniques section, so they can enjoy a perfect afternoon celebrating their favorite female trailblazers, past and present feminist movements, and subversive crafting.
101 Kid-Friendly Plants
Families looking to enrich their green thumbs while beautifying their homes will enjoy this comprehensive guide to indoor and outdoor gardening using nontoxic flowers, vegetables, trees, and houseplants. Sorted by type--plants from seed, bulbs, annuals, perennials, fruiting trees, and sensory plants--each plant is thoroughly explained and easy to identify using color photographs. Details such as the flora's preferred habit and why a particular plant is good for kids are included along with suggestions for use in the garden. Seventeen gardening projects illustrate a variety of creative and fun ways for children and parents to plant together, includin...
The Unofficial Simpsons Cookbook
Turn your favorite cartoon food into reality with these 70 recipes straight from the best comedy show on TV--The Simpsons.Everyone knows and loves The Simpsons. Now you can make the food you've seen in the show for thirty-one seasons right in the comfort of your own home faster than you can say, "Mmm...Donuts."Over the years, Simpsons episodes have featured, and sometimes revolved, around countless food items. Thanks to Homer Simpson's unending appetite and a writers' room full of food lovers, the show has a long list of truly iconic dishes. From Chief Wiggum's Chili to the Flaming Moe (a.k.a. Flaming Homer) to Squishees to Krusty Burgers, you'll fi...
12,000 Dreams Interpreted
A bestselling classic, back and bigger than ever!Nearly a century ago, Gustavus Hindman Miller published his groundbreaking masterwork, 10,000 Dreams Interpreted, the most compelling and thorough study of all the symbols that appear in our dreamscape. Miller offered an enlightening introduction to dream history and types, and organized his symbols into eminently logical categories. Now, popular psychic and medium Linda Shields has updated this classic, featuring revisions and additions to more than 2,000 of his original interpretations as well as 2,000 entirely new entries. This brings the book up to speed with our modern life, including objects unk...
Casual Cosplay
Add a little magic to your every day with this spot-on guide to casual cosplay.Have you ever wanted to dress up as your favorite character for a movie premiere, party, school dance, or work event, but couldn’t wear a costume? Or been Disney-bound and wanted to get into the spirit without violating the park rules? Never fear! True superfans show their love through the art of casual cosplay—styling regular street clothes to resemble a character or share the vibe of a favorite franchise.Join style maven Krystal Everdeen and friends as they channel not only classic Disney characters, but also Pixar, Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars too. Packed with b...
Dream Catchers
With the delicacy of a spider's web, the traditional, Amerindian dream catcher traps bad dreams in its weave and lets good dreams slide along its feathers to the sleeper. Dream catchers have become an essential item in decoration, but they remain highly symbolic. With this book, you can create 16 dream catchers, mobiles, wall hangings, and jewelry, from materials such as lace, ribbons, beads, origami-made butterflies, leather feathers, pendants, and driftwood. Fascinated by the Bohemian chic universe and her desire for relaxation, the author made these dream catchers completely unique, each expressing her state of mind as she created each one. They ...
Fabulous Cosplay Footwear
Elevate your costumes with fantastic footwear for cosplayersComplement your cosplay builds with the perfect shoes—custom-designed and sewn by you! Regan Cerato and Kelley Kullman of the renowned duo Cowbutt Crunchies show you how to make every type of leg covering a cosplayer could ask for, from removable boot covers, to sleek tights, to thigh highs that won't roll down! Armed with clever patterns for fancy footwear that can't be found in stores, you'll create award-winning accessories that truly push the envelope. Whether you're a new or experienced sewist, this handbook will help you turn your cosplay dreams into reality. * Sew attention-getting b...
DIY for Dog Lovers
Bow-wow-WOW! Get your DIY on with these 36 fun dog-themed projects for you and your pet. From a cute Pomeranian mug to a bone-shaped welcome mat, this companion to Crafting for Cat Ladies features 36 charming projects for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. There are irresistibly adorable items to decorate your home, accessorize your outfits, entertain guests, and (of course) pamper your pooch. And they’re all easy to make, thanks to plenty of step-by-step photos, templates, and beginner-friendly crafting techniques. Bring whimsy to your wardrobe with Dalmatian-print trousers, customize a leash and collar for your cherished pup, design a dachs...
Crystal Craft
Do you want to collect crystals and incorporate them into your life, but don't know how to begin? Or do you already have a collection you’d like to showcase? Crystal Craft can help!Crystal lovers, the crystal curious, and those who love crystal-adorned home décor and jewelry can turn to this beautiful guide to bring the healing energy of crystals into their lives. Ranging from simple, no-tools-required beginner projects to more advanced creations that feature macramé and jewelry making, this collection has something for everyone. Nicole Spink's expert instructions help crafters make each piece deeply personal through their particular choice of stone...
Up From Slavery
Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. 'Up From Slavery' is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute. Booker T. Washington's words are profound. Washington includes the address he gave at the Atlanta Cotton Sta...
The Teen Witches' Guide to Divination
Discover the wonders of divination and develop your fortune-telling skills with this invaluable guide. Learn to listen to messages from the Universe, and connect deeply with yourself and others with this magical book! With detailed explanations, beautiful illustrations and practical activities to try at home, this book provides everything you'll need to get started on your divination journey.Includes:- Tarot- I Ching- Crystal gazing- Palm reading- Reading tea leaves- Dream interpretationIt's a must-have for any teen who wants to live a more magical, empowered life. Perfect for readers aged 10+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Young witches-in-training can learn ev...
Spellbound
1,001 beguiling facts for fans of witchcraft and wizardryConjure the secrets of your favorite magical tales with Spellbound. This charming trivia compendium is brimming with captivating facts, sneaky Easter eggs, and illuminating behind-the-scenes moments from mystical literature, games, comics, TV, and movies. Discover the Grimm inspiration behind Disney’s fairy tales, the tequila-soaked secrets of Practical Magic, the real magic of Hocus Pocus, the ties that bind Sabrinas, the dramatic origin story of Dungeons & Dragons, and so much more. As you trace magic through time and cultures, you may even find new champions of enchantment to admire.- U...