2009 kom Maria Westerberg med sin första bok "Vildhjärta en kär lek mellan människa och skog". En bok där Maria samlat sina konstverk och texter och som både alla läsare och recensenter tog till sina hjärtan. Nu kommer Marias andra bok som länge var…
"En härlig nostalgitripp med bilder och fakta om designern bakom tyget... vi kan njuta av över 300 tyger." Hem ljuva hem "En modern kulturgärning... spänn fast bältet, det är en kreativt spännande tidsresa." SVD, Jesper Tillberg Följ med på en färge…
Hösten 1986 lämnade en privatperson in ett magnifikt smaragdsmycke till Stockholms Auktionsverk för försäljning och uppgav att han fått smaragderna av sin far. Han legitimerade sig och det fanns ingen anledning att tvivla på hans uppgifter. Praktsmy…
Color is powerful - it can change our moods or raise our spirits. It can be positively life-enhancing, yet so many of us struggle with choosing the right shades for our home, instead falling back on a safe but unadventurous palette of bland neutrals…
Vad har du i ditt smyckeskrin? Den här boken är tänkt som en inspirationskälla för att plocka fram smyckeskrinet och se efter. Många smycken är kanske gamla ärvda saker som inte känns så moderna men som är vackra i sin egen rätt, medan andra är nya…
Although Swedish design has exercised an extraordinary influence on modern architecture and interior furnishings internationally since the early twentieth century, the intellectual background from which it emerged is far less wellknown, for some of…
Amigurumi-expert and fairy tale lover Tessa van Riet-Ernst puts numerous world famous fairy tale characters in a new crochet jacket - all with a little twist The big bad wolf is secretly a softy, but he tries to look more dangerous by wearing a spik…
More Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting text from Japan, partner to the original Pattern Magic book. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and d…
Nu 3:e väsentligen utökade upplagan av enda Karvsnittsboken i Sverige på hundra år! Karvsnitt är en mångtusenårig form av träsnideri. Läs här om dess historia, hur man kan lära sig det själv, om lämpliga verktyg och virkesval. Helt ny och sensatione…
Perfectly attuned to the rising interest and market for men's style, The Parisian Gentleman presents the leading men's style-makers, from hidden ateliers and little-known studios to internationally renowned names such as shirtmakers Charvet, shoe-ma…
"Det finns lika många knutar som det finns situationer", sa en gång en vis engelsk herre. Och visst är det så, för varje dag använder vi oss av olika knutar och knopar utan att tänka på det. Du knyter dina skor, din slips, din halsduk eller scarf, f…
Following the international success of Magical Amigurumi Toys, designer Lilleliis has dreamt up 15 brand-new animal toys. In her new book Cuddly Amigurumi Toys she once again combines Japanese amigurumi techniques with the teddy bear tradition loved…
This is a ground breaking collection of 75 patterns using Brioche stitch. It is suitable for beginners. World-renowned brioche knitting expert Nancy Marchant takes this versatile stitch, which creates a luxurious, reversible ribbed fabric, to a new…
Är det verkligen okej att använda mobilen under ett jobbmöte? Vad betyder det att ha en bordsdam och vilken färg ska egentligen en smokingfluga ha? Det är tre av 109 frågor kring umgängeskonst och klädfunderingar du får svar på här.Oavsett om du är…
Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of France's best-loved designers in a stylish celebration of one of the world's favorite fashion destinations. From the courts of Ver…
Time and again, the work performed at The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential has demonstrated that children from birth to age six are capable of learning better and faster than older children. How To Teach Your Baby To Read shows just…
This monograph on Coco Chanel chronicles the life and legacy of one of history's most influential couturiers. From her early forays into millinery, through her revolutionary inventions in sportswear and jersey fashions for women, through the classic…
This title helps you learn how to make over seventy macrame knots and small repeat patterns, and then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showing how they are tied…
Pusheen is the Internet's favorite chubby tabby who has warmed the hearts of millions with her animated GIFs and comics. For fans of I Am Pusheen the Cat; Pusheen: A Magnetic Kit; and the Pusheen coloring books, this craft kit includes everything yo…
This massive origami pack contains 300 high-quality origami papers printed with elegant Japanese designs and patterns. These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains several…
The Joint Book features illustrated instructions for over 70 joints--providing easy-to-follow step-by-step directions for creating edge and scarf joints, lapped and housed joints, mortise and tenon joints, miters and bevels, dovetails, dowels and bi…
Ny utgåva av storsäljaren! Massor med kläder men inget att ta på dig? Trött på att jaga trender och osäker på vad som passar just dig? Denna inspirerande handbok erbjuder en konkret, långsiktig och välfungerande lösning, oavsett ålder och storlek.…
Massor med kläder men inget att ta på dig? Trött på att jaga trender och osäker på vad som passar just dig? Denna inspirerande handbok erbjuder en konkret, långsiktig och välfungerande lösning, oavsett ålder och storlek. Stil och kläder ska vara rol…
Includes 38 loose facsimile inserts including paper dolls, correspondence, drawings, a booklet, and photographs. Also includes 1 booklet of translations of the facsimile inserts.
In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion worldwith his New Look, which dominated postwar fashion and firmly secured the nameof his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew onhistorical models of femininity, the unique skil…
In Vogue on Coco Chanel, acclaimed fashion writer and commentator Bronwyn Cosgrave traces the story of Coco Chanel's iconic designs and glamorous, racy life. Featuring original illustrations and images from celebrated photographers, such as Cecil Be…
Saltwater Mittens is a collection of rare Newfoundland mitten patterns for knitters, collected, and in some cases recreated, by Christine LeGrow of Spindrift Handknits and Shirley "Shirl the Purl" Scott. These two women have teamed up to preserve a…
Like Japanese knitting before it, Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe! Japanese Wonder Crochet is the first major Japanese crochet book to be translated into English. It introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful croch…
Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each…
John Heskett anser att nästan inget i vår miljö är helt och hållet naturligt. Gräsmattan är klippt, träden planterade och beskurna, vatten leds genom komplicerade rörledningssystem. Vi lever i en värld som genomsyras av former; effektiva, ergonomisk…
Nothing is better than creating something with your own hands...other than sharing that with the next generation. Spend time together as a family while you pass down the craft of quilting and complete 16 kid-friendly projects together, from Christma…
A fully illustrated biography of iconic American designer Ralph Lauren told through the lens of fashion From the author of Dressing the Man, the seminal tome on men's fashion, comes the illustrated biography of Ralph Lauren. Published in time for La…
Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers, Fourth Edition, is still your best guide to showing your designs, skill sets, and creativity, to get you that job. In new images throughout, the book shows examples of croquis books, spec and flat drawin…
Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colours in each row you can create a myriad of different patterns that are deceptively easy to achieve.…
The name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hol…
That Handmade Touch showcases Svetlana Sotak's talent for creating everyday essentials with signature style through the use of thoughtful fabrics, clean patchwork, and precise construction techniques. Sotak believes in the spirit of generous living…
"Offering an alternative, female-focused history, Women in Design is an essential new tome dedicated to the innovators who have shaped the design world" - ELLE Decoration Featuring more than 100 profiles of pioneering women designers, some who have…
The unfading popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) attests not only to the particular appeal of his luxuriant painting but also to the universal themes with which he worked: love, feminine beauty, aging, and death.The son of a goldsmith, Klimt crea…
Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern cu…
You will find in this workbook lots of examples with plenty of space for you to create your own letters. You will also find a number of sayings, which you can use according to the motto "copy and learn," first tracing the letters and then drawing th…
This beautifully illustrated book reveals the sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colourful beads, elaborate buttons and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive fashion collection.…
Highly readable and hugely practical this book is either armchair reading or a valuable guide to getting your hands dirty and creating something useful as you discover the art of slow technology. Featuring topics such as building bread ovens, making…
This new edition introduces the most friendly amigurumi around With 15 new patterns, this volume features designers from all over the world, providing a batch of fresh inspiration to keep crafters crocheting. Surprise family and friends with handmad…
The Sew Kind of Wonderful sister team is back with beautiful curved quilts made with the mini-version of their award-winning Quick Curve Ruler(c). This tool allows quiltmakers to cut curves easily and accurately with amazing results. More than just…
This new book in the Zoomigurumi series follows the trail of 15 adorable amigurumi. Come along with your yarn and hook and track down crocheted animals both big and small. This new collection of 15 patterns, featuring designers from all over the wor…
Yllefiltarna var tunga, varma och lite stickiga. Vi hade dem i våra sängar, på sjukhus, sanatorium och i det militära. På vår fritid använde vi filtar när vi hade picknick, campade och i bilen. I slutet av 60-talet fick filten konkurrens av påslakan…
What does it mean to live in a material world, and how do materials of the past and present hold the keys to our future? This book tackles these questions by focusing on various issues that human beings face and by discussing potential materials-rel…
Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves sounds like a contradiction in terms, but this book sets out to show how textiles can do precisely that: shape themselves. Weaving with high-twist yarns and contrasting materials can create fabrics with lively…
