Ellen Warren has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 3 narrators, with an average listener rating of 3.5★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is One Day Woodworking Mastery.
One Day Woodworking Mastery
Summary
Discover how to make beautiful wood furniture and structures in just one day with this easy to use guide. This audiobook includes a detailed description of the tools you need, the woods available, as well as how to plan and construct your project. For thousands of years, wood has been one of the most used materials in building many items, from furniture, to vehicles, to buildings. Even with the emergence of new materials like metal and plastics, wood has been the "go to" material for construction given its availability and ease of use. There are so many advantages to learning this art form. First, it will give you plenty of useful practical skills to use around the house. With wood being one of the most common materials used for anything from furniture to building materials, knowing how to work with wood will be a great money saver. This is especially the case when it comes to repairs, where hiring a professional carpenter or repairman to do the work can set you back hundreds of dollars. Woodworking can also be a great hobby to spend your spare time on, especially if you are of the creative type who loves tinkering around with and making DIY projects. As is with the above reason, this can also be cost effective to you since you are the one making your own furniture and other wooden items. Plus, you can craft pieces that are uniquely yours, which will help make your place stand out. Finally, woodworking can be a great income generator, either with you being an employee in a woodworking shop or starting your own business. There are many opportunities when it comes to this, which you will learn more about later in this chapter. Making furniture is one of the most satisfying - and oldest - art forms around. It gives you a sense of satisfaction that goes beyond a mere compliment on your skills; it also acknowledges your creative side as well. Designing, picking the wood, and the craftwork necessary to put it all together is so fulfilling on many personal and professional levels.
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One Day Sewing Mastery
Summary
Welcome to the amazing world of sewing! As some of you know from my other books, this has been a passion of mine for more than 15 years, and I'm thrilled that you will allow me to help you learn this beautiful art form. Sewing is such a part of our everyday life, that we take it for granted! This book for beginners is designed to give you an introduction to several different forms of sewing, both basic and more decorative. You'll learn basic hand stitching, what types of stitches your sewing machine can produce and when to use them, as well as some decorative sewing techniques like applique and embroidery. Once you listen to this book, and complete the basic projects, you'll be well on your way to having both the skills and the confidence necessary to start trying your hand at a vast number of different sewing projects. Whether you want to sew for fun, help decorate your house, make yourself something new to wear, or start a new business, you'll be surprised at just how fast you can pick up this new handicraft. Sewing is a unique blend of art and manual skills. You need to have the skill to make the designs and to be able to see the finished product through its completion, before you begin even making the cuts. At the same time, once you begin following a pattern, you may find that sewing is mainly a form of physical dexterity. So whether you used to sew but fell out of the habit and are hoping to regain your lost skills, or you've never picked up a needle and thread before, after listening to this book you will be well on your way to creating dozens of beautiful, handmade items.
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Beading, 2nd Edition
Summary
Discover how to bead in just one day with this easy-to-use guide. Welcome to the amazing world of bead making! When you begin making beaded jewelry of your own, you're joining a very long tradition of artists, craftsman, and designers around the world who use beads to make beautiful, wearable pieces of art. Making beaded jewelry allows you to express yourself both through the actual making or creation of the pieces, and through the wearing of it once it's complete. There are so many different ways you can construct beaded jewelry with no special skills or equipment! In this book, you will learn how to create striking and unique pieces of jewelry by playing with color, wire, thread, and technique. Making beaded jewelry is easy, fun, and maybe even addicting. Even the tiniest beads add up quickly to become big, full, colorful projects. Start making your own beaded jewelry today, and open up a world of color, creativity, and personal expression that you may not have even knew existed. You will find that with each bead you place, your passion for this craft will continue to grow. Included in this book are 10 beautiful bead projects so you can kick-start the learning process! These projects include a detailed step-by-step method to assist beginners in their quest to master the art! Here is a preview of what you will learn.... The proper way to layout your beads before starting a project The materials and tools needed to complete a beading project How to combine beads and colors to create beautiful patterns Finishing techniques that will make you look like a pro Ten original projects to practice all that is taught in this book Download your copy today!
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One Day Quilting Mastery
Summary
Welcome to the amazing world of quilting! When you begin to quilt, you'll be joining a longstanding folk art tradition that has an important place in American handicrafts. The satisfaction of seeing your finished quilt spread out on your bead or draped over the back of your couch will make every hour of stitching worth it 10 times over! A well-made quilt can last for a lifetime, while serving to not only warm your bed at night, but to brighten up your home with colors, patterns, and beauty. In this book, you will learn how to create striking and unique quilting pieces. Making quilts is easy, fun, and maybe even addictive. Even the smallest patchwork idea can quickly to become a big, full, colorful projects Start making your own quilts today, and open up a world of color, creativity, and personal expression that you may not have known existed. Here is a preview of what you will learn: The proper way to think through the quilting process, before starting a project The materials and tools needed to complete a quilting project How to combine colors and techniques to create beautiful patterns Finishing techniques that will make you look like a pro 10 original projects to practice all that is taught in this book Download your copy today!
©2016 Alex-Publishing (P)2017 Alex-Publishing