A biography of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, whose idea that he would get the best deals he could on merchandise and pass those savings on to the customer led to his becoming the richest man in America.
This practical guide to knitting covers everything from simple stitches to the latest and more advanced methods, giving you everything you need to become an experienced knitter and create fun projects for family, friends and for your own wardrobe. Ideal for the beginner/intermediate knitter, this book will show you how to master the techniques and apply them to an array of exciting and diverse projects. Get Started with Knitting: Teach Yourself is fully illustrated with diagrams and patterns for everything from beanie hats to baby toys, and also features instructions for setting up your own knitting group and joining the rapidly growing online knitting community. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of knitting.
There is something extra special about the things that we have taken the time to make by hand, carefully stitching them with patience and originality. And with modern life having taken a nostalgic twist, many of us have been left wishing we had paid more attention when our grannies offered to teach us how to knit, crochet, embroider and sew. But take heart, it is never too late to learn. Home Sewn Home teaches you how to make a variety of practical handmade items to really make your house a home. This booklet includes 12 simple sewing projects suitable for beginners, along with a tools and techniques section, carefully outlining the fundamental skills and equipment required, as well as offering advice on how to source the right materials to achieve an authentic vintage feel. The projects reflect the key areas of the home - the living room, kitchen and utility, bedroom, bathroom - and together they provide a delightful mix of items that the whole family can enjoy. Projects include: Cushion, Doorstop, Laundry bag, Travel shoe bag, Pretty apron, Padded coat hanger and Storage box
All of the projects have been designed with maximum impact and minimum effort in mind, and look at specific areas of the home, from walls and floors to soft furnishings and furniture, as well as those all important finishing touches which can transform the ordinary into the spectacular.
A biography of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, whose idea that he would get the best deals he could on merchandise and pass those savings on to the customer led to his becoming the richest man in America.
This practical yet up-to-date guide to knitting covers everything from the most basic techniques to the latest and more advanced methods and materials, giving you everything you need to become an experienced knitter, creating fun projects for family, friends and for your own wardrobe. Designed to address the needs not only of the complete novice, but also of the more experienced knitter, it offers a step-by-step guide firstly to mastering the most basic techniques, and then applying them to exciting and diverse projects. It is fully illustrated with diagrams and patterns for everything from beanie hats to mobile phone covers, and also features instructions for setting up your own knitting group, and joining the rapidly growing online knitting community.
Covering nearly every room in your house, this book is full of simple, stylish and, often, inexpensive ideas for do-it-yourself home transformation. Uses step-by-step instructions and is fully illustrated.
The limitless potential of stamping make home improvement exciting and fun to do--you can create a new look for tired walls, floors, fabrics and furniture in minutes. Stamp Decorating features over 400 projects using a wonderful range of evocative motifs to suit your home and your own personal style. Includes over 300 color photos.
Stamp Decorating * Over 80 original stamping projects for interiors, furniture, fabrics, china, glass and accessories * Includes brilliant ideas for stamping a variety of surfaces with original designs, such as Rose Breakfast Room, Folk Motif Chair, Fleur-de-lys Cushions, Heraldic Stationery, Hearts Toy Box, and many more * Creative advice on application effects, cutting your own stamps and mixing paints * Includes full-color step-by-step instructions for each project so that you can see what you're aiming for.
The detailed techniques section explains how to make stamps from wood, linoleum, foam and rubber; how to design patterns and how tostamp different surfaces for a professional finish.
Amazingly simple and wonderfully creative, stamping is the most revolutionary decrating technique since stenciling. This easy-to-achieve method of printing color and pattern can be used on any flat surface. Stamp Magic provides a comprehensive guide to creating stamps, an illustrated directory of stamp paint effects and images to use or adapt. Over 300 full-color photos.
This collectable book is filled with tips and techniques for do-it-yourself around the home. It is aimed at the novice home decorator and experienced enthusiast alike, and contain practical advice.
An invaluable sourcebook of ideas to help you transform your home with color. Includes 15 fully-illustrated, step-by-step projects, ranging from elegant Napkin Rings to a stylish Japanese Wall Screen.
This guide presents a range of stylish decorating ideas, with detailed, practical back-up on how to achieve the looks described. A range of ideas are offered, from walls and skirtings to doors and windows; and from curtains, cushions and bed linen to decorated boxes, pots and china. In addition to the 40 projects, the book provides a comprehensive guide to creating your own stamps - from sponge, rubber, linoleum and even the humble potato - as well as choosing the right paints.
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