David & Charles

Book SynopsisCake decorating is creative, fun and easy to learn, and this book proves that readers shouldn't save their cake decorating ideas just for birthdays and weddings! Over 30 designs for cakes, cupcakes, minicakes and cookies allow readers to make sweet treats for friends and family all year round; the featured cake decorating techniques suit all skill levels.

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Book SynopsisA guide to making bead jewellery covering the essential beading techniques, from choosing colours and designing jewellery, to bead stringing, making findings and bead embroidery. It features nine technique-focused chapters, including a chapter on making your own beads, and a chapter containing instructions for 12 bead jewellery projects.

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Book SynopsisA Step-by-Step Course for the Nature ArtistThis compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Trees and to create great artwork: from the Fruit to the Forest. structured in a course format, each section builds confidence includes both sketching and coloured pencil drawing covers a broad range of techniques and skills for all levels of ability. additional sections feature mixed media, collage and using found items such as twigs, moss or seedpods. Throughout the seasons - and in all weathers - How to Draw a Treeoffers a unique insight and understanding of the natural world around us and how to capture its beauty in a sketchbook.

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Book SynopsisThe main characteristics of each of the 39 genera covered are described enabling the reader to understand what the plant needs in the garden to give of its best. The author gives advice on location, borders, naturalizing in grass, raised beds, rock gardens, containers, forcing for early flowering and more.

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Book SynopsisTransform your home in an instant with 60 contemporary cushion designs. Cushions are a quick and easy project but look fantastic and make perfect gifts.Choose from colourful crocheted designs and knitted intarsia motifs, to cross stitch and embroidered details. Use a variety of different sewing and stitching techniques to create cushions to suit your living space. Features contemporary as well as cute designs created using a range of different crafts including cross stitch; knitting and crochet. The wide range of designs and motifs will provide endless ideas for all abilities. Table of Contents6 Foreword 8 Naturally RENOVATION ADDICTION AND CUSHION FEVER 10 Dazzling Diamonds 12 Star Gazing 13 Polar Bear 14 Cable Heart Cushion 16 Classic Eight-Petal Rose 18 The Love Letter 19 Romantic Rose Cushion 20 Castle with Steeples 22 Traditional Tuntreet 25 Cable-Patterned Bolster 26 Upcycled Jacket Pillow 27 Union Jack 28 Marius in our Hearts 30 MA-RI-US 32 The Dream Catcher FROM RAGS TO RICHES 34 Cute Cupcakes 36 Spiral Pillow 38 Pretty in Pink 40 Lace Thick Knit 41 Pink Meadow 42 Rose bouquet 44 Going Bananas 46 Retro Design 48 Sea Spray DOWN AND FEATHERS 50 Blue Anchor 52 American Flag 54 Classic Diamonds 55 Stars and Stripes 57 Sheepskin Jacket Revival 58 Star-Spangled Banner 60 Nautical Pillow 62 Love is... 64 Denim Details 66 Blue Cable Cushion 68 Warmly Present WANTED TO WEAVE - WAS BURNED ON THE FIRE 70 Leaf Pattern 71 Shell Pattern 72 Sea Foam Blanket 74 Autumn Plum 76 Shooting Stars 78 To Knit or Not to Knit 80 Bluebirds 82 Two Pillows in One 84 In the Rose Garden THE NEEDLE - SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT 86 Home Tweet Home 88 Tassel Pillow 89 Pink Borders 90 Red Rose Pillow 92 Couch Potato Cushion 94 Red and Pink Cable Blanket 96 Hot Pink Cables 98 Bright and Beautiful 99 Red Heart Pillow 100 Funky Flowers 102 Granny Pillow 104 Granny Blanket 106 Silk Pillow with Knitted Edge 108 Black and White EBONY AND IVORY 110 The First Man 111 Titanic 112 Norwegian News 114 Marilyn 115 All you Knit is Love 116 Zebra and Leopard 118 Music To Your Ears 120 White Wonder 122 Good Advice FROM A STITCH PERSPECTIVE 129 Patterns 143 Suppliers 143 Index

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Book SynopsisRevitalise your wardrobe with this capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro. The collection includes the perfect separates to take you through the working week to the weekend: there is a main pattern for every day of the week and variations to dress it up or down.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 - Stable foundations An introduction to all the sewing basics required to create this pattern collection. Rachel shares her advice and experience in this comprehensive guide to sewing basics from how to choose the right fabric for the right pattern right through to the importance of stabilisers in garment sewing and expert tips for getting the best possible finish for all your garments. Chapter 2 - Key techniques A comprehensive guides to all the sewing techniques required to make these patterns and take your dressmaking to the next level. Rachel explains everything from how to sew darts, pleats, seams and hems as well as detailed instructions on garment construction and assembly. Chapter 3 - Fitting & drafting This chapter looks at the importance of getting the right fit. Rachel explains how to get the best fit possible by careful measuring, the importance of creating a toile and how to correct fit issues when they occur. Chapter 4 - Projects Step-by-step instructions for all the garments including pattern hacks for the variations: Monday Main project: Jumpsuit Variation: Relaxed trousers Tuesday Main project: Kimono dress Variation: Dress with lining and no pockets Wednesday Main project: Trench suit Variation: Trench style cropped jacket, trench style skirt Thursday Main project: Raglan shirt Variation: Shirt dress Friday Main project: Shirt dress Variation: Crop top Saturday Main project: Tee shirt Variation: Turtleneck Sunday Main project: Backpack Variation: Organiser Chapter 5 - Glossary A guide to all of the terms used in the book. Pattern index About the author Thanks Index

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Book SynopsisLearn how to decorate your home with unique touches with this gorgeous collection of sewing patterns from the Queen of Christmas Craft. Featuring Redwork designs and cute folk-inspired characters, this charming book brings Mandy's best-loved Christmas projects together into one volume, alongside a brand-new previously unpublished project.Table of Contents Gingerbread House Gingerbread Men Christmas Wreath Special Garland Present Tags Embroidered Lampshade Robin Appliqué Lampshade Mini Tree Bunting Christmas Pennant Robin Decorations Working the Stitches General Techniques Templates About the Author Thanks Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisDraw unicorn pictures for a whole year this fun book for the young and young at heart covers the widest range of unicorn motifs ever 365 of them no less! In the magical universe all the animals can have wings and unicorn horns! This adorable book will entertain endlessly and let you in to a rainbow unicorn world every day of the year.Table of ContentsCute Unicorn Winged Unicorn Sitting Unicorn Rearing Unicorn Flamboyant Unicorn Celestial Unicorn Romantic Unicorn Floating Unicorn Loving Unicorn Cupid Unicorn Meditating Unicorn Thoughtful Unicorn Tired Unicorn Sleeping Unicorn Dreaming Unicorn Angel Unicorn Babushka Unicorn Dala Unicorn Piñata Unicorn Fairground Unicorn Skipping Unicorn Hula-Hooping Unicorn Horse-Riding Unicorn Rocking Unicorn Wobble Unicorn Roller-Skating Unicorn Ice-Dancing Unicorn Skateboarding Unicorn Scooting Unicorn Boxing Unicorn Footballing Unicorn Unicorn in a Plane Unicorn in a Car Ballerina Unicorn Dancing Unicorn Breakdancing Unicorn Hula Girl Unicorn Dabbing Unicorn Cheerleading Unicorn Rockstar Unicorn Guitarist Unicorn Bling Unicorn Punk Unicorn Artist Unicorn Cartoon Unicorn Unicorn of Love Unicorn on a Cloud Unicorn in a Hat Unicorn in a Helmet Unicorn with a Bouquet Flower-Horned Unicorn Candle-Horned Unicorn Rainbow-Horned Unicorn Happy Unicorn Intrigued Unicorn Sad Unicorn Angry Unicorn Clown Unicorn Cowboy Unicorn Frida Unicorn Queen’s Guard Unicorn Unicorn in a Beret Unicorn on Holiday Diving Unicorn Snorkelling Unicorn Rainy Day Unicorn Unicorn in the Bath Halloween Unicorn Ghostie Unicorn Cinco de Mayo Unicorn Pumpkin Unicorn Snowman Unicorn Santa Unicorn Hobby-Horse Unicorn Christmas Unicorn Baker Unicorn Unicorn Cake Chess-Piece Unicorn Dinosaur Unicorn Mermaid Unicorn Dragon Unicorn Astronaut Unicorn Unicorn UFO Pixel Unicorn Gaming Unicorn Unicorn Selfie Reading Unicorn Party Unicorn Kimono Unicorn Baby Unicorn Unicorn Twins Windy Unicorn Unicorn Poop Candy House Gingerbread House Windmill Apple Tree Enchanted Forest Magic Car Cat-ctus Sad Cactus Spring Flower Tulip Sunflower Rose Lotus Flower Flower Pot Acorn Apple Strawberry Orange Banana Carrot Broken Egg Egg Timer Frying Pan Noodles Sushi Onigiri Hot Dog Hamburger Pizza Popcorn Cupcake Donut Cookie Gingerbread Man Muffin Croissant Pudding Chocolate Cake Rainbow Cake Slice of Cake Whippy Ice Cream Ice Cream Cone Ice Cream Sundae Bowl of Ice Cream Cotton Candy Sweet Lollipop Milkshake Teapot Coffee Cup School Bus Backpack Crayon Pencil Pot Closed Book Open Book Sneaker Sock Baseball Cap T-Shirt High Heel Lipstick Perfume Shopping Bag Handbag Love Letter Headphones Rollerskate Computer Cassette Musical Notes Electric Guitar Drumkit Drum Keyboard Trumpet Umbrella Cloud Rainbow Cloud Storm Cloud After the Rain Sunshine Shooting Star Bright Star Starfish Coral Unicorn Inflatable Flamingo Inflatable Beach Ball Bucket and Spade Wind Spinner Hot Air Balloon Simple Snowflake Complex Snowflake Christmas Tree Gift Box Striped Bauble Scalloped Bauble Candle Light Bulb Fairytale Castle Magic Wand King’s Crown Queen’s Crown Love Potion Magic Potion Chinese Lantern Beckoning Cat Kokeshi Matryoshka Dreamcatcher Feather Tooth Toothbrush King Bear Uni-Bear Sitting Uni-Bear Tanuki Sitting Uni-Rabbit Uni-Rabbit Uni-Cat Kitty King Kitty Queen Sitting Uni-Cat Inu Hariko Colourful Puppy Poodle Uni-Kitten Uni-Puppy Kitty Princess Pink Puppy King Dog Sleeping Fox Uni-Fox Reindeer Fawn Squirrel Raccoon Wild Boar Hedgehog Uni-Pig Party Pig Sleepy Sheep Cute Cow Chicken Uni-Chick Sparrow Uni-Bird Kappa Seagull Uni-Kiwi Uni-Llama Uni-Sloth Toucan Pink Panda Dancing Panda Sad Uni-Koala Sleepy Uni-Koala Uni-Monkey Monkey King Tiger Lion Rhino Zebra Elephant King Uni-Phant Uni-Bat Giraffe Uni-Seal Uni-Sea Lion Uni-Platypus Uni-Otter Uni-Penguin Little Uni-Penguin Swan Queen Duck Uni-Flamingo Pink Dolphin Uni-Narwhal Uni-Shark Uni-Jellyfish Uni-Whale Axolotl Moon Fish Uni-Octopus Royal Octopus Rainbow Fish Rainbow Shrimp Uni-Fish Uni-Seahorse Uni-Turtle Crocodile Salamander Frog Prince Snake King Uni-Dinosaur Crab Snail Uni-Worm Ladybird Butterfly Bee A is for Alligator B is for Baboon C is for Cat D is for Deer E is for Elephant F is for Flamingo G is for Giraffe H is for Hippo I is for Iguana J is for Jellyfish K is for Koala L is for Lion M is for Mouse N is for Narwhal O is for Owl P is for Panda Q is for Quokka R is for Rhino S is for Snake T is for Tiger U is for Umbrella Bird V is for Vulture W is for Wombat X is for X-ray Fish Y is for Yak Z is for Zebra Exclamation Mark Question Mark At Symbol Hashtag Zero One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Year of the Dog Year of the Pig Year of the Rat Year of the Cow Year of the Tiger Year of the Rabbit Year of the Dragon Year of the Snake Year of the Horse Year of the Goat Year of the Monkey Year of the Rooster Unicorn Emoticons Say it... ...with Flowers! Little Heart... ...with a Bow ! Heart Banner Flower Rosette Double Bow Striped Bow Bunting Banner

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Book SynopsisAllowing you to wander through the labyrinth city of Knossos and lose yourself in its ancient treasures, this book features colour photographs of original artefacts, sculptures, reliefs and frescos of this palace. It also shows you what everyday life was really like for the people of rural, urban and coastal Crete between 2000 and 1450BC.

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of traditional British craftsmanship, accompanying the prime time BBC TV series presented by Monty Don. It celebrates various aspects of rural crafts including woodcraft, thatching, weaving, stone masonry, metalwork and glass making. It showcases some of Britain's leading master craftsmen.

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Book SynopsisPretty Patchwork Gifts:Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with over 25 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery patterns for you to make at home.Patchwork isn't just about making quilts; it's about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Gifts has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started; from appliqué cushion designs and hand-pieced doll's quilts, to pretty birdhouses, brooches, boxes and even soft toy rabbits in pretty patchwork dresses.Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!Table of ContentsInside Pretty Patchwork Gifts: Introduction Hearts and Flowers Cushion Little House Log Cabin Pillow Stuffed Houses Romantic French Heart Patchwork Boxes Floral Brooch Home Sweet Home Hanger Birdhouse Bunting Flower Garland Sugar Bunnies Little Hexagon Quilt Daisy’s House Quilt Patchwork Play Cubes Pippi Doll Pretty Drawstring Bags Lollipop Flowers Picture Patchwork Project Bag Hexagon Sewing Set Sewing Heart Stuffed Mushrooms Merry Mouse Sugar-free Sweets Jolly Holly Stocking Little Deer Duo Christmas Tree Decorations Acknowledgments About the Author Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisSew modern quilts with these jelly roll designsLove modern quilts? Love jelly rolls? Pam and Nicky Lintott have designed 12 thoroughly modern quilts made using jelly rolls for quick and easy piecing. Their designs and instructions are easy to follow and the quilts come together very quickly for fast results.As well as the 12 stunning quilt tops there are designs and instructions for using up the remaining jelly roll strips to create beautiful backs for each quilt - creating a collection of 24 quilt designs!All the designs feature step by step instructions and flat shots of the quilts for extra clarity. Jelly rolls are the ultimate pre-cut fabric bundle and give you a head start on any quilting project. These modern quilt designs lend themselves incredibly well to using jelly rolls, making them quick and easy to piece with stunning results.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Quilt Projects Techniques About the Author and Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisHelp your little ones to enjoy hours of imaginary play with this wonderful collection of sewing patterns for DIY kids'' dress up accessories. Author, Jessica Near, has designed a range of masks, paws and tails for days of dressing up fun.Your little ones can choose from magical creatures to wild animals, birds of paradise and superheroes - whatever takes their mood. Jessica explains how to make the basic shapes for each of the accessories and how to vary them depending on the character and creature.There are step-by-step illustrations for all the projects and the general sewing techniques, and, although the designs are distinctive, the instructions are easy enough for absolute beginners. They are all made from felt which makes them quick and easy to sew - no need to worry about tricky hems or seams splitting.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Superheroes Captain Courage Super Comet The Winged Wonder Wild Animals Quick like a Fox Rascally like a Raccoon Dynamic like a Tiger Brilliant Birds Precocious like a Parrot Wise like an Owl Strut like a Peacock Mythical Beasts Enchanting as a Unicorn Brave like a Dragon Mischievous like a Monster Templates About the Author Suppliers Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisA collection that features 21 bags produced from 13 basic designs, specifically with quilters in mind. It also includes information on fabric selection, secure fastenings, and comfortable carrying straps and handles. Each bag is shown with variations in colourways or adapted for a different purpose, to inspire quilters to take the designs further.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Using this book; 1 Quilters' Portfolio; 2 Tuck-in Shoulder Bag; 3 Quilter's Pocket Book; 4 Crazy Patchwork Pouch; 5 Pudding Bag; 6 Camera Satchel; 7 Luscious Berry Bag; 8 Log Cabin Saddlebag; 9 Secret Pocket Sack; 10 Batik Bottle Tidy; 11 Tringle Rucksack; 12 Bollywood Handbag; 13 Starry Backpack; Equipment and Materials; Patchwork & Quilting Techniques; Bag Making Techniques; Stitch Library; Fabric Themes; Block Library; Suppliers; Acknowledgments; Index.

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Book SynopsisHelps you discover sashiko, the Japanese method of decorative stitching to create striking patterns on fabric with lines of simple running stitch. This title contains 25 projects exploring 12 methods for working with sashiko.Table of Contents1 Mihon Table Runner; Using small sashiko samples; 2 Koshi Throw; Stitching on checked and striped fabric; 3 Sakiori Bolster; Easy Hitomezashi (one-stitch) patterns; 4 Irodori Cushions; Thread colour combinations; 5 Marumon Screen; Combining pictorial and gridded designs; 6 Sensu Tablemat; Distorting sashiko patterns; 7 Kasuri Throw; Working sashiko on simple patchwork; 8 Tansu Pocket Hanging; Using shaded threads for Kakurezashi (hidden sashiko); 9 Kiku Panel; Filling picture outlines with sashiko; 10 Ranru Wall Hanging; Using sashiko patterns for patchwork; 11 Koi Scroll; Pictorial designs using coloured sashiko; 12 Kimono Wall Hanging; Sashiko with patchwork & applique.

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Book SynopsisCreate beautiful accessories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques by creative crafter Tone Finnanger. A subtle colour palette and lovable Tilda designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection of over 35 projects. Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project, along with actual-size templates that will ensure wonderful results. With pretty homestyle ideas for the entire home from the kitchen to children''s bedrooms, everyone will find a project they adore.Tone Finnanger begins by breaking down the basics: fabrics and materials, techniques such as embroidery and stitching and wrong side appliques, transferring patterns and creating stuffed figures with faces and fancy hairdos. Fabulous projects are divided into sections of the home: The Entrance Hall that includes pretty felted door mats and lavender-scented shoe hearts; The Kitchen that includes cute cats and fragrant strawberries; The Dining Room that includes decorative table mats and a pretty cafetiere cosy; The Living Room that includes an extravagant tapestry and sweet house angels; The Conservatory that includes happy horses and garden angels; The Hobby Room that includes vintage-style pin cushions and fabric bags and boxes; The Bathroom that includes practical wall pouches and a make-up bag; The Bedroom that includes a woollen felt hot water bottle and handy sleeping masks; The Children's Room that includes an array of figures from the book such as stumpy-legged dogs and good-natured teddy bears. You will fall in love with all of these charming projects.Make your house a home with this irresistible collection of simple hand-sewn accessories.Table of ContentsOver 35 charming projects – from cosy cushions and slippers to delightful bags and quirky soft toys Pretty homestyle ideas for every room include the kitchen, bathroom, children's bedrooms and even the garden Step-by-step instructions and actual size templates ensure wonderful results

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Book Synopsis100 Ways to Take Better Nature & Wildlife Photographs is something really special. Not only is it a collection of over 100 breath-taking nature and wildlife photographs; Guy Edwardes also provides expert advice on how to achieve similar results for yourself. The book includes 100 straightforward practical tips to boost your photography. There is advice on everything from technique, composition and coping with extreme field conditions, to Photoshop manipulation and digital editing. This is an invaluable guide for photographers of all abilities. The main text describes the basic techniques for less-experienced photographers, while the captions describe the methods used and thought processes behind the images. More experienced photographers will benefit from useful tips and suggestions throughout the book, and the images will provide everyone with inspiration and new ideas.Above all, the photography is a joy. From capturing the actions of large mammals to snapping wild birds and flowers in the garden Guy Edwardes'' wonderful images are an inspiration for both nature lovers and photographers alike. The author is a leading nature and landscape photographer. His landscape photography is explored in his book 100 Ways to take Better Landscape Photographs.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Nature and Wildlife Photography Basics; 2 Technical considerations; 3 Fieldcraft; 4 Composition; 5 Lighting; 6 Photographing Birds and Mammals; 7 Photographing Flora and Fungi; 8 Close-ups in Nature; 9 Photograph the Seasons; 10 Digital considerations and Post Production Techniques; Avoid flare; Capture interaction; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe basis of all the quilts in this book is just half a Jelly Roll. Each Jelly Roll makes two different quilt designs each made from twenty strips from the Jelly Roll. Readers will be delighted to find they get two quilts for the price of one. The two designs from the same strip roll look totally different both in design and color. Each is described with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Readers can cut their own twenty strips from their fabric stash, and will find loads of inspiration for making a range of cot quilts, play-mats and wall hangings for their loved ones. Any of the designs can be adapted to make a larger quilt by referring to the vital statistics section, which contains all the required information and a few small calculations to make any size quilt the reader wants.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting started The Quilts Chapter 1: Building Blocks & Sherbert Lemon Chapter 2: Speedwell & Bubblegum Chapter 3: Square Dance & Strip the Willow Chapter 4: Sailing Boats & Roller Coaster Chapter 5: Stardust & Playmates Chapter 6: Snapdragon & Fairy Steps Chapter 7: Spinning Top & Train Tracks Chapter 8: Kaleidoscope & Jigsaw Chapter 9: Teddy Bears & Loving Hearts General techniques Index

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Book SynopsisProvides a collection of stitches and projects, in natural fabrics in the stylish cream and red colour palette. This title includes an introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instruction for both right and left handers.Table of ContentsA perfect introduction to the up-and-coming craft of stitchery, with a unique colour palette and style Written by popular author and craft personality Mandy Shaw, who is one of the UK’s top stitchery designers and appeared on the Kirstie’s Homemade Home TV series Extensive press coverage expected in all craft magazines as well as book signing sessions at major quilting and stitching shows

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Book SynopsisA collection of quilt designs using layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs and fat-eighth bundles. It includes 14 delighful projects, varying from lap quilts to full-sized, that show you how to get the most from pre-cut fabric bundles.Table of ContentsCharm Pack Quilts; 4 quilts, including:; Hidden Treasure; Charming Windmills; Galaxy; Layer Cake Quilts; 5 quilts, including:; Tipsy Tumblers; Simplicity; High Fashion; Dancing Stars; Jelly Roll Quilts; 4 quilts, including:; Fantasy Flowers; Twisted Braid; Hexagon Garden; Fat-Eighth Quilt; 1 quilt: Busy Lizzie.

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Book SynopsisA guide to various aspects of climbing and mountaineering across the seasons for both instructors and amateur climbers alike. It includes practical instruction and clear diagrams and photographs that cover the techniques, equipment and skills for safe and enjoyable climbing.

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Book SynopsisBest-selling quilt making authors Pamand Nicky Lintott take inspirationfrom their collection of English andAmerican antique quilts someof which are over 100 years old and recreate them using pre-cutJelly Rolls. Each quilt design comeswith full colour styled photographs,comprehensive making instructionsand diagrams, and requires just oneJelly Roll to make.Table of Contents• Pam and Nicky Lintott's Jelly Roll quilt books have sold over 270,000 copies worldwide • Features historical quilts from Pam Lintott's private collection, with detailed instructions for modern Jelly Roll versions • Huge interest in historical quilts, as indicated by the massive popularity of the Quilts exhibition at the V&A museum in 2011

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Book SynopsisThe projects combine simplepatchwork and appliqué, feltand trim embellishments, anddecorative stitchery.Each chapter has its own charmingmotifs and colour theme, andthe projects cover a range offestive gifts and decorations.Designs are suitable for stitchers ofall abilities, whatever time they haveavailable, with each chapter offeringdesigns that can be completed ineither 3 hours, 2 days or a week.Table of ContentsIntroduction Vintage Christmas • Album cover, Cushion, Cone decoration Children’s Christmas • Stocking, Finger puppets, Reindeer Christmas Table • Table runner, Napkin holder, Wine scarf White Christmas • Tree skirt, Candle mats, Decoration Christmas Night • Quilt, Stocking, Pillow case Christmas Welcome • Garland, Door hanger, Card holder Christmas Kitchen • Apron, Baskets, Gift tags Christmas Party • Invitation, Decoration, Tree trim Quilt a Gift Index

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Book SynopsisJo Colwill taught Kirstie Allsopp to create one of her beautiful cushion designs on Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and now she can teach you too! This gorgeous collection of cushion and quilt projects are all inspired by Jo Colwill''s life on her Cornish farm. Learn how to sew with step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams and clever tips and tricks. For most of the projects, patchwork is combined with appliqué and hand embroidery, and the sewing techniques are clearly described to help you to achieve professional results. There's a wide range of designs to suit everyone, whether you're a beginner looking for a quick and simple cushion project or an experienced quilter wanting more of a challenge. You can make the projects just as they are or modify the ideas to create your own individual style. The book also includes a full-size quilt pattern for the featured Advent Quilt design.Table of ContentsCushions: Vintage Button cushion Pie Crust cushion Cornish Wave cushion Faded Roses cushion Daisy and Lavender cushion Vintage Frill cushion Cowslip Country cushion Bolster cushion Butterfly cushion Oxford Edge cushion Rose Basket cushion Ric Rac cushion Quilts: Cornish Hedge quilt Wobbly Dog quilt Flower Bed quilt Advent Calender quilt (with pull-out pattern) Applique Techniques Quilting Techniques Embroidery Stitches General Techniques – cutting, piecing, pressing, binding etc.

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Book SynopsisCake Craft Made Easy:Do you dream of being able to make beautiful decorated cakes for any occasion? Cake Craft Made Easy will teach you all of the essential cake decorating techniques you need to know to create your own amazing designs, from simple buttercream piping through to brush embroidery with royal icing, making sugar flowers, and decorating novelty cakes.Includes 12 gorgeous cake decorating projects to make 16 cakes that are impressive and stylish, but use small cakes in various sizes to keep the baking elements simple and to allow you to really focus in on learning how to decorate a cake. Bridges the gap between decorating cupcakes and cookies and decorating larger tiered cakes for beginner to intermediate cake decorators.Plus 12 free video demonstrations, available online, to teach the best way of completing each cake decorating technique. InsideCake Craft Made Easy:Easy to follow cake decorating technique

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Book SynopsisEveryone can be an entrepreneur! You no longer need a fat savings account, rich benefactor or angel investor to start a business by doing what you love. Thanks to the internet, it's never been easier to make money by sharing your passion with the world. But all the options can seem confusing and overwhelming, particularly if you're not a technical whizz or have never had a business before. Should you sell on a website like Etsy or eBay, or have your own online shop? What laws and regulations do you need to know about? How do you make sure people can actually find your shop?This book walks aspiring creative business owners right through the process of deciding what to sell, developing a brand, choosing the right platform and getting an online shop live in six weeks or less without a computer engineering degree or spending hundreds of pounds. It's a step-by-step guide that combines practical information, worksheets and checklists with the gentle encouragement and support so ofteTrade Review"A brilliant, practical guide to starting a creative business" Camilla Westergaard, Folksy "Indispensable advice" Becky Doggett, Handmade NationTable of ContentsIntroduction Week 1: What type of business do I actually want to have? Week 2: Where's my sweet spot, and what do my customers want? Week 3: The What, Where, When and How! Week 4: Getting ready to launch Week 5: Preparing for lift-off Week 6: Ready, Steady, Launch! Index Further resources Index

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Book SynopsisFriendly monsters, pretty mermaids and magical fairies make up part of this brand new toy sewing pattern collection from Melly & Me. It includes 10 projects for cute stuffed toys based on the theme: fantasy creatures.This is a gorgeous new collection of ''huggable'' creatures from soft toy designer Melly McNeice. You will love the designs for fantasy creatures including friendly monsters and mystical unicorns which will capture your imagination as much as your children''s. Melly uses bright, modern fabrics for her colourful, easy to sew, designs making them irresistible. Why not try the pretty mermaid for your daughter to cuddle up with at bedtime, or the friendly dragon who will protect your precious one while they sleep... Or make them all and create your very own fantasy world of cuddly toys which will are sure to make very special keepsakes in years to come. This titles follows on from Melly's other successful titles: FuTable of ContentsIntroduction Materials and Equipment Projects Archie the Alien Douglas the Dragon Fifi the Fairy Yumi the Unicorn Mermaid Robot Superhero Boy Monster Girl Monster General Techniques Stitching Techniques Templates About the Author Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisShows those who draws and paints how to tap into a vast resource for their work - the envisaged and remembered scenes that form their own imagination. This text leads readers through a development course, demonstrating how they can access their own imaginations to create distinctive images.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Drawing what you see; 2 Visual editing; 3 Working inventively from the posed model; 4 Creating characters from your imagination; 5 Understanding pictorial composition; Index and Acknowledgments.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.

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Book SynopsisAn activity book for crafters of every mood, budget and skill level with 20 diverse and fun craft projects. It includes projects that cover popular crafts, from knitting and stitching to jewellery and soap-making, providing an opportunity to try something new.

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Book SynopsisThis encyclopaedia features the most beautiful blooms from around the world, including annuals and perennials, trees, orchids, shrubs, ground covers, bromeliads, and bulbs.

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Book SynopsisThis book uses delightful examples to demonstrate that flowers, roses, shrubs and climbers, grasses and ferns are simply the gardener's version of the painter's palette.

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Book SynopsisReaders will learn how to make 35 unique celebration cakes and mini cakes, with expert, easy-to-follow instruction from Lindy Smith, author of the bestselling Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible. Lavish colour photos display a unique variety of traditional and contemporary styles, from florals and frills to stripes and beadwork.Table of ContentsStep by step, combine and decorate basic shapes for results as simple or sensational as you desire Achieve effortlessly eye-catching effects through clever colour choices and bold embellishment Ensure your cake is party-perfect with expert tips and techniques, easy shortcuts and extra design ideas Make exquisite coordinating mini-cakes to be enjoyed at celebrations as delightfully sweet gifts

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Book SynopsisWith more than 100 photographs of pigs playing, relaxing and socialising, this title lets you get to know these loveable animals as they really are, from their snuffly snout to their curly tail. It also lets you interpret piggy behaviour and their habits with the help of brief captions and quotations.

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Book SynopsisThis quirky collection of creative cake designs for men and boys showcases the unique but easily achievable sugar modelling skills of internationally renowned cake designer and sugercrafter Maisie Parrish. Each of these cake projects has true character and charm and is ideal for a celebration with a difference.The fondant cake designs are simply a delight and each feature character cake toppers on a different popular theme. The characters include a crooning Teddy Boy, a hapless handyman, a multitasking househusband, a sexy santa-girl, plus there are cake designs for sports and hobbies galore, from football and fishing to gardening and gaming, giving you designs for every occasion for all the men and boys in your life. Each project is accompanied by quick-to-make cupcakes and mini cakes to complement the main cake or to make when time is short. With simple sugar modelling techniques and clear photographs breaking down each step to its basic parts, Maisie demystifies the art of creating Table of Contents• Maisie Parrish is a popular demonstrator for Wilton (US) and Squires Kitchen (UK) and has appeared on UK TV for The Good Food Show and on QVC • Figure modelling is increasingly popular amongst sugarcrafters as the easiest way to add cute character and unique charm

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Book SynopsisTraditional elements which are found in all gardens are considered, such as making fences and gates attractive boundaries, creating eye- catching decorative garden furniture as well as the paving surrounds for water features and seating areas.

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Book SynopsisOffers solutions for quilters' biggest problem - designs that use up their fabric hoard or 'stash'. This book features 20 patchwork projects, with photography and instructions. It also includes bags, cushions and soft toys.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Layer-Cake Quilts; 2 Stitch-a-Strip; 3 Squaring It Up; 4 Bits and Pieces Quilts; 5 Small but Satisfying; Finishing a Quilt; Acknowledgments; Index.

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Book SynopsisAims to correct over 40 errant actions displayed by the modern miss and mister, from loading the toilet roll incorrectly to flamboyant public sneezing. This work also explains how to accept the barrage of compliments your beautiful behaviour will attract.

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Book SynopsisJelly Roll Quilts features 12 award winning designs for quilts to make using jelly roll fabric rolls. The 12 winning quilt designs are from the finalists of the 2010/2011 Jelly Roll Dreams international quilt competition. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by Pam and Nicky Lintott, ensuring absolute accuracy and providing readers with an alternative colour variation. Step by step instructions illustrate how to make each quilt to ensure a perfect result every time.Each design comes with a full colour styled photograph, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll to make. Perfect for ideas to use up your jelly roll collection.Table of Contents• Features unique, prize-winning quilts from the finalists of the second international Jelly Roll quilt making competition • Outstanding author sales of 250,000 copies worldwide • Supported by its own buzzing social media site - www.jellyrollquilters.com - and wide publicity in the quilting press generated by the competition

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