Search Results: Crafts and Skills from Phoenix books\Joannes Used Books

Martiningale, 2004. First Edition . Soft cover. Good. 300 Paper-Pieced Quilt Blocks by Doak Carol with CD Martiningale, 2004, lst. ISBN 1564775348 Softcover in good condition, text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, cover clean. with CD. This is the go to book for quilters. 300 designs, ability to copy patterns from book with CD, allows you to create perfect paper piecing and just sew on the lines for perfect results..

Watson Guptill, 1974. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Fair. Ancient Dyes for Modern Weavers by Weigle Watson-Guptill, 1974, stated lst. ISBN: 0823002233 Hardback in good condition, with acceptable dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Dust jacket shows signs of wear with dings and nicks, owners name in ink inside and on title page. Weigle covers the dye material of antiquity for today's weaver. 24 different dyestuffs are presented used in 125 easy-to-follow recipes. Learn all you need to know to do dyeing with natural materials. Suppliers, bibliography, index, 128 pages

Leone Pub, 1988. Unstated. . Soft cover. Good. Attic Windows by Leone Diana Leone Pub., 1988, ISBN: 0942786096 Soft cover in good condition, text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, all staples in place no loose pages. Cover is very clean, owners named blacked out inside cover. This is a collection of quilts that quilters of all skill levels can use to take advantage of creativity and favorites motifs. 50+ quilts shown in B&W and Color photos, B&W illustrations, tips on fabric, use of color and much more

Dietz Press, 1953. Unstated. . Staple Bound. Good. Beauty in Black and White by Quimby Nellie Dietz Press, 1953, unstated edition Staple bound in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight all staples and pages in place, some tanning of pages due to paper used and age. Cover clean however does have a rub on spine near top staple. This is a book on the paper cutters art. Quimby worked in Black and White and this book contains numerous of her works as well as techniques on paper cutting. B&W illustrations, bibliography, 46 pages

House of White Birches, 2008. Unstated. . Spiral. Good. Best of the Worsted by Matela, Bobbie House of White Birches, 2008, stated first, ISBN: 978592171972 Spiral Bound Hard cover in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, all spirals in place no loose pages. cover is clean. This knitting book deals with using the versital worsted weight yarns. Contains a large selection of patterns from babies to adults as well as gift items. Loaded with color photos. Stick guide for knitting as well as for crochet, information on various worsted and buyers guide.

Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1992. First Edition. . Hardcover. As New/As New. Beyond Flowers by Verschoor Gerd Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1992, first, ISBN: 1556701810 Hardback still in wrapping like new, dust jacket like new still in wrap. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover like new still in plastic wrap never opened The art of flower arranging beyond simple use of flowers, this is not your mothers flower arranging book. Dutch artist Gerd Verschoor has captured the imagination of the design community, with his still-life compositions and used primarily natural materials, often recycled found objects. Full color, 160 pages.

Self, 1945. Unstated. . Staple Bound. Good. Button Gardens by Casebolt, Florence Self Pub., 1945, unstated edition (possible first due to date) there is a 1952 later edition Staplebound in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, all staples and pages in place nothing loose. Cover is clean. This is an early version of her later book. It covers just what the title says Button Gardens that is mini gardens made on top of buttons. Complete details of the art, types of buttons, plant list etc. B&W photos and illustrations, color photo front. Rare.

Astragal Press. Reprint. . Soft cover. As New. Carriage Trimmers' Manual by FitzGerald, William Astragal Press Reprint ISBN: 9781931626231 Softcover in like new condition still in shrink wrap. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, cover clean. This is a reprint of the 1881 book by FitzGerald who worked in the carriage business for many years. At the time of original publication it was the book on the subject of carriage trimmings. Full of text and illustrations of carriage interiors from modest to those of royalty. Covers various material styles leather, lace, silk, styles of upholstery: tufting, bindings, cutting materials etc. Also covers cleaning, repair, oiling and blacking, tools of the trade. It is a general manual basically for any upholstery of carriage or furniture. B&W illustrations.

Lark, 2009. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Contemporary Loom Beading by Bateman, Sharon Lark, 2009, lst. ISBN: 9781600592737 Hardback in good condition, NO dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Board cover is clean. This is a great book on the loom beading technique. It covers the basics and then projects for Jewelry, Home Decor and Accessories. Contains full color photos, Appendix, information on reading graphs, variation of graphs, how to make your own loom, index, and 144 pages.

Aldus, 1977. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good/Good. Crafts of China by Carter Michael Aldus Books, 1977, unstated edition Hardback in good condition with good dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cloth cover is clean as is dust jacket. This is a book covers the many varied crafts of China. It traced the background of these crafts and is a wonderful reference as well as giving you projects you can try yourself. Photos both color & B&W, project plans and how to do them, 144 pages.

Van Nostrand, 1972. First Edition. . Soft cover. Good. Free Weaving on Frame and Loom by Hoppe Elisabeth et al Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1972, lst. ISBN:0442300395 Softcover in good condition, text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, owners name inside cover. Cover is clean. Everything you wanted to know to get started in Frame and Loom. Chapters on using cottolin, woollen, double weaving, and various other aspects of the art. Ideas for patterns, techniques, glossary, list of suppliers and index. Both B&W and Color photos, 90 pages.

Blandford Press, 1962. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. Further Steps in Pottery by Powell Harold Blandford Press, 1962, lst. Hardback in good condition with acceptable dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, some tanning of pages due to paper used and age. Dust jacket shows signs of wear with dings and nicks, price clipped. This for the advanced beginner branching out into their own designs. Covers various aspects of pottery. Glazing, molds, tiles, paper transfers etc. B&W photos, glossary, 89 pages.

B.T. Batsford, 1952. Unstated. . Hardcover. Acceptable. Handcraft in Wood by Hooper, John B.T. Batsford, 1952 unstated ed. Hardback in acceptable condition. NO dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, some slight tanning of pages. Cover shows some wear on spine otherwise clean. This book is taken from a collection of article by Hooper written between 1913-1936. Originally called the Manual of Training or simply woodwork this was the book used by appendices to learn the trade. Hooper covers, tools, designs, diagrams, details and explanatory sketches illustrating practical example of furniture and woodwork. Covers teaching, bench work, photos of historic wood pieces. B&W photos, and illustrations, index.184 pages.

Collins, Angus, Robertson, 1990. Unstated. . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Hemphill's Herb & Spice Collection Rosemary Hempill Collins, Angus, Robertson, 1990 ed. slip cased. Hardbacks in good+ condition, slip case good. Text clean and unmarked, binding tight. Covers very clean, slip case shows slight signs of wear. This is a reprint of her two most wanted books. Both contain B&W drawings, with details about the herb or spice as well as recipes for using them.

Sampson Low, 1902. Revised Edition. . Hardcover. Fair. History of Lace by Palliser Mrs. Bury Sampson Low, 1902, revised 4th ed. Hardback in acceptable condition, NO dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, crack front, start of crack rear. Some tanning of pages due to paper used and aged, Stamped Dillwyn Llewelyn School inside cover. Cover shows signs of wear with rubs some stains. This is the classic work on lace of all kinds. Italian, French, Low countries, Denmark Russia and others. Loaded with B&W photos and illustrations. Appendix, Glossary, Index 536 pages. If you design clothes, love lace or do lace work you need this book.

Arco, 1954. Unstated. . Hardcover. Acceptable. How to do Wood Carving by Lacey John Arco, 1954, unstated edition Hardback in acceptable condition, text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, some tanning of pages due to paper used and age. Cover shows heavy signs of wear. This is a great basic book on learning how to do wood carving and whittling. Takes you from wood selection, tools, starter projects, fix's and complete how to. Loaded with B&W photos on every page. 144 pages.

Pinecone Press, 1961. Limited. . Hardcover. Good/Fair. A Japanese Paper-folding Classic, Brossman, Julia & Martin Pinecone Press, Limited, #106, 1961 Hardback in good condition with acceptable dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, marked as copy #106 inside cover. Cover does show signs of wear with some dings nicks and tears otherwise good. This is a copy of the manuscript excerpt from the "Kan no mado" which is now lost, believed to date from the mid 19th century. These classic folds are reproduced in original size and format.

Watson-Guptill, 2009. First Edition. . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Kanzashi in Bloom Gilleland, Diane Watson-Guptill, 2009, lst, ISBN:9780823084814 Softcover in good+ condition with good+ cover Text clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover appears as new. Japanese art of Kanzashi Tsumani is folding delicate squares of silk into three-dimensional flower petals. This book show the crafter both the older and newer American Styles of this craft.

Aberystwth Arts Center, 1986. Unstated. . Soft cover. Good. Knitting: A Common Art by June Freeman Aberystwth Art Center, 1986, unstated edition Softcover in good condition. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight. Cover is clean and shows little signs of wear. This is about the history of "Knitters in Great Britain". It is a exhibition catalog with works from the 1500's through the 1980ies. Emphasis is on the knitting industry and home knitters from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Load with great B&W photos.

Beacon Press, 1940. First Edition Later Printing. . Hardcover. Good/Acceptable. Leathercraft for Amateurs by Bang Elonore Beacon Press, 1940 later printing. Hardback in good condition, with fair dust jacket. Text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, some tanning of pages due to age and paper used. Dust jacket shows heavy signs of wear with dings, nicks chips etc. This book is from the Fellowcrafters Guild which worked in connection with Boston University in the 1930-1950ies period. It contains all you need to know about working with leather. Discusses hides, tools, has some projects, loaded with B&W illustrations. 114 pages.