Hobbies, Crafts, and DIY
Newer or On Order
March 2015
Knitting and Crocheting
35+ potholders to crochet : step-by-step patterns for unique kitchen essentials--from classic and practical to playful and pretty
by Eveline Hetty-Burkart

Shares patterns for crocheting thirty-five potholders in a variety of shapes and styles
Animal Hats to Knit : 20 Wild Projects for You to Create
by Luise Roberts

Provides 20 patterns for a range of knitted animal hats including a funky fox, a huggable bear and an elegant grasshopper, complementing each project with concise instructions and size variations. Original.
Twigg stitch : a new twist on reversible knitting
by Vicki Twigg

Readers will discover a new type of color knitting that produces a fully reversible fabric with mirrored or completely different sides. Worked by knitting two yarns at the same time, Twigg stitch allows the knitter to create two completely different fabrics.


 
Lettering/Calligraphy
The art of whimsical lettering
by Joanne Sharpe

Offers information on creating stylized fonts and expressive artwork using your personal handwriting skills
Creative Lettering and Beyond
by Gabri Joy Kirkendall

Creative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents and inspirational tips and tutorials of several professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience.


 
Modern calligraphy : everything you need to know to get started in script calligraphy
by Molly Suber Thorpe

 Author Molly Suber Thorpe, an award-winning designer and calligrapher based in Los Angeles, works closely with her international clients to give them the distinctive products they're looking for. Now you can learn from this experienced expert how to master this fresh modern lettering style. The first book to teach this bold new style breaks the calligraphy process down into simple steps so anyone can learn to create their own stunning wedding invitations, thank you cards, gift tags, and more. 
Art
Foundations in comic book art : fundamental tools and techniques for sequential artists
by John Lowe

A comprehensive guide to creating and developing comic book and graphic novel art, written by a SCAD dean, shares in-depth instructions on the tools and techniques used by forefront sequential artists. Original. 10,000 first printing.
How to Mix Colors
by Gabriel Martin Rig

How to Mix Colors explores the fundamentals of choosing and mixing colors as it applies to watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Includes captioned color illustrations and notes on how famous artists solved specific problems.


 
Draw Manga Faces for Expressive Characters : Learn to Draw More Than 900 Faces
by Aya Hosoi

Offers step-by-step instructions to learn how to copy and draw more than 800 facial expressions of cartoon characters in the Japanese comic book style known as “manga,” including school girls, heroes and villains. Original.
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