This is the comprehensive reference on rug hooking and braiding skills for all fiber artists, especially those looking for a comprehensive guide to combining the two arts into fascinating and creative projects. Filled with photographs and diagrams, the instruction in techniques is clear and detailed with a range of skills for the beginner and advanced artisan. Follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to make centers for rugs or other objects and then move expertly into hooked borders and fancy braids. Learn how to make borders using both arts stacked in multiple layers. Three complete beginning-to-end projects are included that you can use to practice the integration of hooking and braiding: a braided tote bag with a hooked pocket, a braided chair pad with a hooked border, and a lacy braided trivet. In addition to this clear and creative approach to combining rug hooking and braiding, the book is filled with supply lists, a gallery, tips, FAQs, and resources.

This book will introduce you to the basics of Japanese braiding. There are full step-by-step instructions for each move, followed by pictures of lovely examples to inspire you.
The basics of kumihimo without having to buy special equipment. "... the best I have seen on the subject and I strongly recommend it for the timid beginner and others already addicted." -- Jennie Parry, World of Embroidery

Helen Deighan has once again produced an easy-to-follow book - this time on Japanese braiding. It includes ideas for bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and much more. It is packed with new ideas for using the wonderful Kumihimo tools - including adding beads as you braid. Easy to follow instructions teach you step-by-step how to make beautiful braids using the Kumihimo disks and plates. It is beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and drawings.

PSD set containing all elements that you’ll ever need to create a dark leather website designs – navigation menu, 2 different button styles with hover states, photo frame and creative image slider. It’s a fully layered PSD file in high resolution (1100×1165px)

PSD set containing various web elements that come in handy when you create light leather website designs. We’ve included plenty of UI elements: navigation menu, 2 different button styles with hover states, photo frame and image slider design. Available in high resolution (1100×1165px)