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Book SynopsisDiscover 100 medicinal plants and how to use them for self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide. Thanks to photographs showing detailed views of the plant, you'll quickly learn to recognise them. Discover their history, therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions.

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Book SynopsisThe latest trend in coloring, combining the joy of coloring with the thrill of a surprise! Each of the 30 modern illustrations features a popular flower that is revealed as you complete the color-by-numbers design, plus a riddle to ponder as you bring the artwork to life. An engaging escape for coloring enthusiasts of all levels.

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Book SynopsisThis book charts the rise of America's only sports car: the Chevrolet Corvette. Its performance, sales and racing achievements are chronicled against a backdrop of industry commentators and key GM and Chevrolet figures; a pictorial presentation of the Plastic Fantastic, depicting its global high performance impact.

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Book SynopsisThe Tilda Characters Collection:Create 30 lovable sewn Tilda characters with this charming collection of four beautiful hardback sewing books.Includes four titles presented in a stylish slipcase Birds, Bunnies, Angels and Tilda Dolls perfect for both dedicated fans and crafters new to the Tilda series. Gorgeous colour photographs and delightful step-by-step illustrations accompany each sewing pattern, along with easy-to-follow instructions for an array of sewing techniques, from appliqué to free embroidery.Tilda Birds beautiful bird toys and decorations, including doves, hens and ducks.Tilda Bunnies an assortment of cuddly bunnies, as well as applique projects an cute Easter gifts.Tilda Angels friendly angels for every room, including garden helpers, party girls and bedtime friends.Tilda Dolls dolls of all shapes and sizes, including pixies, babushkas and snowmen.Table of Contents• The Tilda brand is strong worldwide, with fans always seeking the next offering • Presented in a stylish slipcase that makes a great gift purchase at a great price • Focuses on the most popular Tilda projects - the characters - and uses co-ordinating fabrics and accessories that are readily available to crafters

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Book SynopsisIt's time to finally use those fat quarters you have been hoarding! We all love fat quarters for their amazing value, effortless co-ordination and buy-me bundling but knowing what to do with them (other than sitting and stroking them from time to time) can be a dilemma. Not any more!This unique collection of quick-and-easy sewing projects includes contemporary ideas for DIY home décor, accessories, gifts and more all made from fat quarters. Projects range from instant fixes needing just one fat quarter, to those using a small handful to create quick patchwork presents, to those that need up to ten fat quarters to really bust that fabric stash. Eleven talented designers from across the blogosphere contribute their patterns including cases and cosies, bags and baskets, pillows and playmats, quilts and clothes to this desirable, super value package that like the fabrics themselves, just begs to be taken home.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Fat Quarter or less Little Mouse Pincushion, Funky Mug Rug, Chic Sunglasses Case, Just-for-You Gift Bag, Charming Coin Purse, Dapper Dog Bandana 2 Fat Quarters Garland Notebook Holder, Curious Cat Doorstop, Girly Twirly Skirt, Silhouette Pets Pillow, Ditsy Teddy Bear, Cute Collar Bib, Handy Tissue Holder, Hot Water Bottle Warmer, Quirky Pencil Case, Colourful Clutch Purse 3 Fat Quarters Time-for-Tea Cosy, Quilted Oven Mitt, Baby Doll Quilt, Hooked-On-You Roll, Traditional Christmas Stocking, Elegant E-Reader Case, Tea Party Pillowcase Dress, Stylish Satchel, Farmyard Sewing Machine Cover, Chef's Potholder, Classic Round Basket 4 Fat Quarters Hedgehog Family soft toys, Spotty Dotty Apron, Floral Drawstring Bag, Striking Pocket Organizer, Pretty Patchwork Skirt, Crafter's Treasure Bucket, Sunny Day Camisole Top 5 to 6 Fat Quarters Delightful Patchwok Cushion, Autumnal Cowl, Farm Pocket Playmant, Nature Nesting Bowls, Retro Rings Placemat, Big Bow Clutch, Mini Quilt Wallhanging, Cool Colourblock Tote, Snuggle Soft Playmat 7 to 9 Fat Quarters Country Cosy Pillow, Peek-A-Boo House Hanging, Garden Party Tablecloth 10 Fat Quarters Quick Boho Quilt, Double-Sided Star Pillow, CelebrationTable Runner, Chevron Quilt Stitch Directory Templates Suppliers Contributors Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to needlepoint for beginners and experts alike, with over 100 stitches and techniques demonstrated with photos and diagrams. Alongside the stitch directory, you'll find all the information on materials, equipment and stitching techniques and 10 easy and accessible projects with full-colour charts.

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Book SynopsisCreate thousands of different striped blankets in crochet with this unique mix-and-match approach. Combine the strip patterns in myriad ways for modern homewares, including blankets, throws, table runners and more.

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Book SynopsisIn The Healing Power of Movement, the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of becoming more physically active are explored in ways that make getting moving more accessible and fun. Featuring exercises to help unblock the mind, train the breath and find the joy in getting out into nature.

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Book SynopsisExamine the anatomy of a horse from an entirely different perspective. This intriguing and original explanation of the 11 internal body systems of horses shows them painted on the outside to describe everything on the inside. The horse is a highly sophisticated living organism so to enable him to reach his full athletic performance and give him a happy, healthy quality of life it is vital to understand both his capabilities and limitations within the context of his structure and function. Gillian Higgins turns her trademark technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses to show how all the systems work, and work together, to influence performance and reduce the risk of injury.Divided into 12 chapters, Horse Anatomy for Performance combines high quality photographs and intricate paintings with top tips and fascinating facts to provide a practical and useful guide to horse anatomy. Visually appealing, original and easily understandable, the bTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; Introduction; 1. Skin; 2. Skeleton; 3. Muscles; 4. Connective Tissues of the Musculo-skeletal System; 5. Nervous System; 6. Respiratory System; 7. Circulatory System; 8. Digestive System; 9. Lymphatic System - major lymph nodes and vessels; 10. Urinary System; 11. Reproductive System; 12. Endocrine System; Conclusions; About Painting Horses; Glossary; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to 150 fabric manipulation techniques including pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting and applique. Ruth explains her innovative variations of these traditional techniques and offers inspirational project ideas. Features colour photography and illustrations throughout.

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Book SynopsisBring The Wind in the Willows to life with beginner-friendly sewing patterns for felt animals. Make Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad, with a range of garments and accessories. With charming photographs and quotes from the much-loved tale, the book features step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns and detailed illustrations.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about how to crochet granny squares. The humble granny square is more popular than ever whether you are making clothes, blankets or accessories. This practical guide has everything you need to become a crochet granny square expert.This is the ultimate sourcebook for crocheting granny squares including full step-by-step instructions and photography for all the main granny square patterns including solid colour, multi-coloured, and graduated squares.There are also tutorials for variations on the traditional granny square including African flower hexagon, lace squares, mitred, circle centre and drunken granny squares as well as many more. This will be your go-to reference book for all things granny.In addition there are step instructions and photographs for all the different joining methods including ?join as you go? and double crochet join, as well as advice on how to combine colours to get exciting and unusual results.There are also instructions for all the stitches that are used as well as other techniques such as joining in the round and the adjustable loop method.In addition there are 10 projects to illustrate the techniques including really popular makes such as a tote bag, blankets and a gorgeous granny square cardigan.

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Book SynopsisIn The Little Wild Library: Clover, discover how to make the most of this beautiful plant, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you've found your favourite crop of clover, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure from edible treats to useful tinctures.

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Book SynopsisThe Vintage Fashion Bible is the must-have accessory for all dedicated followers of vintage fashion. Written by Red or Dead co-founders, Wayne Hemingway, MBE and Gerardine Hemingway, this is a complete chronological look at 20th century fashion for men and women from the perspective of the vintage fashion enthusiast rather than fashion historian, as well as a practical guide to buying, styling and restoring vintage clothing.Using clothing catalogues, film posters, magazine articles and other contemporary advertising from the 1920s to the 1990s, the book delivers an authentic feel for each decade and shows through original visuals how fashion has evolved. Each decade includes an introduction to the period, social influences on fashion, key designers and style icons of the day.Special features take a look at swimwear, underwear, accessories and fabulous vintage wedding outfits for a complete and comprehensive overview of how fashion has shap

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Book SynopsisLeonardo Da Vinci is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived, responsible for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Madonna of the Carnation and Vitruvian Man. Leonardo was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, and this captivating book provides the reader with a unique insight into the life and work of one of history''s most intriguing figures. All of Leonardo Da Vinci''s work is presented in this compact volume from his paintings and frescos, to detailed reproductions of his remarkable encrypted notebooks. As well as featuring each individual artwork,sections of each are shown in isolation to reveal incredible details for example, the different levels of perspective between the background sections of the Mona Lisa,Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1 Da Vinci's Life; 2 The Art; 3 The Designs; 4 The Collections; 5 The Manuscripts; Bibliography. Introduction by Carlo Pedretti The artist’s life Painting - Baptism of Christ - Annunciation (Florence) - Annunciation (Paris) - Portrait of Ginevra Benci - Madonna of the Carnation - Benois Madonna - Adoration of the Magi - Saint Jerome - Virgin of the Rocks (Paris) - Virgin of the Rocks (London) - Portrait of a Musician - Lady with the Ermine (Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani) - Portrait of a Lady (La Belle Ferronnière) - Last Supper - Sala delle Asse - Portrait of Isabella d’Este - Head of a Young Woman (La Scapiliata) - Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist (London) - Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and a Lamb (Paris) - Saint John the Baptist - Bacchus (Saint John) - Mona Lisa or Gioconda The drawings Drawings in Italy - Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe - Turin, Biblioteca Reale - Venice, Gallerie dell’Accademia - Milan, Biblioteca Ambrosiana - Rome, Gabinetto Nazionale delle Stampe e dei Disegni Drawings in Europe Drawings in America The Collections Codex Atlanticus Milan, Biblioteca Ambrosiana Windsor Collection Windsor Castle, Royal Library - Anatomy - Landscapes, plants and water studies - Horses and other animals - Figure studies - Miscellaneous papers The manuscripts Codex Trivulziano Milan, Biblioteca del Castello Sforzesco Codex on the Flight of Birds Turin, Biblioteca Reale Manuscripts of France Paris, Institut de France Codices of Madrid Madrid, Biblioteca Nacional - Madrid I - Madrid II Codex Arundel London, British Museum Forster Codices (I-III) London, Victoria and Albert Museum Codex Hammer Seattle, Bill Gates Collection Libro di Pittura (Book on Painting) Vatican City, Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana Bibliography

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Book SynopsisGo wild with this collection of adorable knitted animal toys and their clothes and accessories by best-selling author Louise Crowther. After the success of Knitted Animal Friends, Louise has created knitting patterns for 12 wild animals including a zebra, elephant, lion, tiger and even a rhinoceros.

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive guide to traditional basketry and basket-making techniques, containing complete guidance for beginners while acting as an essential reference manual for more experienced basket makers.Table of ContentsMaterials; workshop, tools and equipment; structures; basics and special techniques; bases and starting up; weaves; borders; handles; lids, fastenings and fittings; programme of work; designing.

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Book SynopsisAn official Pokémon crochet kit! Make your own adorable Pokémon characters, with simple crochet patterns and step-by-step photos, plus all the materials you need to make Snorlax.

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Book SynopsisLearn 52 simple and textural knitting stitches and stitch patterns with this pretty and accessible card deck.

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Book SynopsisGiving advice for those wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape, this guide annotates artworks in a range of styles and media to demonstrate techniques and details. It includes studies of a range of different architectural styles, from town houses and rural cottages to churches and continental cafes.

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Book SynopsisThis guide explains how to stitch your own stories in fabric and thread to create a stitched journal. Author, Jessie Chorley, explains how to combine treasured items of fabric, threads and notions with techniques including simple patchwork, hand embroidery and applique, to create a unique, hand stitched book to treasure forever.

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Book SynopsisA plant's botanical name does more than give it a unique label. The name can often reveal where it originated, who discovered it, what shape it is, and more besides. This book is an indispensible guide, making the subject accessible and enjoyable, showing not only how plant names work, but also how you can make use of them in practical ways.

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Book SynopsisLearn 52 simple and textural crochet stitches and stitch patterns with this pretty and accessible card deck.

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Book Synopsis2-stroke Vespa is a style icon - an undoubted classic, and an immediately recognised symbol of its native Italy. Demand for these stylish scooters is booming, and interest in restoring and renovating them is at an all-time high.With its clear and concise text aided by extensively captioned full colour photographs, this practical book guides the DIY enthusiast through all the stages of restoring a classic largeframe 2-stroke Vespa, taking it from a rusty, unroadworthy wreck back to its factory fresh, former glory. It shows how to assess wear in all mechanical components, then assists in deciding the best and most cost effective method to renovate or repair. The largeframe engines are covered in detail, giving the reader confidence to carry out their own repairs to a high standard - both satisfying and cost effective. Brakes, suspension, electrical systems and brightwork are all addressed, from changing a bulb to welding in a new floor pan. Altogether an essential referenc

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Book SynopsisLearn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys and their outfits by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. All the animals have their own unique style and personality but the outfits can also be mixed and matched to create endless possibilities.Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials AbbreviationsEssential Notes Standard Body Parts THE ANIMALS George the Dog Bella the Cat Noah the Horse Dorothy the Mouse Charlotte the Fox Archie the Squirrel Holly the Hedgehog Maisie the Pig Stanley the Raccoon Tilly the Hare Amelia the Duck Harry the Ram Louis the Owl Shoes & Accessories TECHNIQUES Making Up Your Animal Casting On and Stitches Colourwork Suppliers Thanks About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisA magical collection of 12 knitting patterns for wonderfully lifelike animals and birds accompanied by the author's sketches and studies of the natural world. Choose your favourite animal or bird whether it's a grey squirrel, barn owl, yellow-necked field mouse, wolf, fox, wild rabbit and even a roe deer fawn.

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Book SynopsisA beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil. The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to create professional-looking art and illustration in Procreate. In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to create unique art, make seamless patterns, and master all the elements of the software: from layers to gradients, how to use brushes, how to tile patterns and everything you need to know to take your art to new digital highs.

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Book SynopsisEveryone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectlyand look great. This practical guide explains how to remake your wardrobe favouriteswithout having to unpick and ruin the originals.

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Book SynopsisShare your love of Pokémon with these easy sewing patterns for adorable felties, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring well-known cute Pokémon - including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, Piplup and more each pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them perfect for all abilities.

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Book SynopsisA delightful collection of crochet patterns for interactive, activity toys for babies and toddlers. Evidence shows that play contributes to the development of cognitive, motor, emotional and linguistic skills and plays a key role in raising self-confident, creative and happy children.

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Book SynopsisHand-crafted clothing and hand-knitted gifts have a magic of their own. This collection of poems, spells and 19 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories is designed to connect the reader with their deeper selves so they can impart some of that magic into the finished makes.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the easy craft of needle felting and make kawaii-style gifts in this beginner's guide. With step-by-step instructions, readers will be able to make 20 cute lucky charms from around the world, from the Swedish Dala Horse to the Japanese Maneki-neko Cat, to the Irish Shamrock and more, all designed to bring good luck to the recipient.

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Book SynopsisLeading yourself on a self-led retreat is a truly empowering experience. It?s time to retreat yourself!Attending a wellness retreat offers a sacred space to pause and reconnect, to step off the monotonous treadmill of daily life to rest, restore and re-energise. Given the right setting, guidance and schedule a retreat can be a life-changing experience. However, the true magic of a retreat doesn?t lie in the location, the leader, or the group - no matter how enjoyable they might be. The true magic lies in your ability to choose to participate and to hand yourself over fully to the experience. Any insights, wisdom or inner shifts you experience while on retreat - whether group or self-led - is all owned by and because of you. The retreat is the excuse to pause. The activities are the vehicle for reconnection. The carved-out space for self-reflection is where the real magic happens.Creating your own retreat experience at home or elsewhere is the ultimate act of self-care. Done right, a self-led retreat can be just as powerful, if not more so, than a group experience. Although the bonds formed with others on group retreats can often be one of the highlights for many retreat-goers, navigating group dynamics and different energies can sometimes be distracting and, at times, challenging. A self-led retreat is designed specifically to meet all of your own individual needs, allowing you to connect with yourself on a profoundly deep level.In this spirited guide, readers will plan, design and prepare for their own self-led retreat. A pick n mix of retreat activities, rituals, recipes and more offers support and guidance during the retreat experience, with suggestions on how readers can integrate learning and insights after the retreat has been completed.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to re-wild your spirit and explore new ways of thinking, moving, and being in the world.The Rewilding Yearbook is a year-long journey into connecting with your place as a part of the natural world. Based on a fierce but tender conviction that the world makes a lot more sense when we bring nature back into the heart of our lives and work, The Rewilding Yearbook takes readers on a journey into unearthing the wild within and forming a deep fulfilling connection with nature ? and getting to know who you truly are!Over the course of a year, learn how to: Rewild your perspective and shift your worldview from egocentric to ecocentric. Realign with cyclical rhythms, and flow with the seasons of nature, your body and your life. Reconnect with your roots cultivating kinship with yourself, others, and the more-than-human world. In The Rewilding Yearbook, the concept of the ?wild self? is fully explored as the reader is guided on a ?rewilding journey? offering inspiration and encouragement in exploring their own wildness. The thirteen chapters are structured around the seasons, and the 13 lunar cycles of the year. In each season, a new way to explore the wild self is uncovered, and the lessons are applicable for everyone, whether the nature outside their window is a cityscape or rolling countryside ? it?s the wild self within that counts!

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Book SynopsisThe latest trend in coloring, combining the joy of coloring with the thrill of a surprise! Each of the 30 modern illustrations features a Japanese themed picture that is revealed as you complete the color-by-numbers design, plus a riddle to ponder as you bring the artwork to life. An engaging escape for coloring enthusiasts of all levels.

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of The Cloud Book, featuring 12 new recognised cloud forms. This guide to the clouds helps you identify cloud types and understand their implications for the weather. It follows a logical progression from low clouds to high stratus clouds, and on to special clouds, with a foreword from the Met Office's chief meteorologist.Table of ContentsForeword from the Met Office Introduction: Clouds and their Classification How to use this Book Part 1: The Principal Clouds Low Clouds Medium Clouds High Clouds Part 2: Other Clouds and Effects Accessory Clouds Supplementary Features Special Clouds Man-made Clouds Optical Phenomena and Effects Afterword: Clouds and Climate Change Glossary Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisRecreate memories of the seaside with simple sewing, papercraft, crochet and knitting projects using beautiful Tilda fabrics, yarn and embellishments. Be inspired by life at the beach and in the ocean to make gifts, toys and pretty accessories for your home. From adorable whales and fishing girl dolls to hanging mobiles, appliqué blankets and summer scarves, the designs will take you on a journey of the perfect seaside holiday.Table of ContentsBY THE SEA Whales - Small whale - Ceiling mobile Sailboat applique Jellyfish Sea urchins Fisher girl Sailing jacket AT THE BEACH Summer scarf Flowers - Crochet circles - Fabric flowers Summer girls - Knitted cardigan Ice lollies Paperweight Paper ideas Patterns Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisA practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of color mixes in watercolor. Use the book as a handy reference when you want to know how to mix a specific color, or as a catalog of inspiration when seeking ideas to try in your work. The handy color viewing card included can be used to view each color swatch in isolation.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to use this book About color and color mixing Warm and cool colors Blacks and grays Relating to color Color in a painting Materials Color mixing recipes Diluting colors

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Book SynopsisBestselling craft designer Tone Finnanger brings her talents to soft toys for children! Discover simple sewing patterns for adorably plump dolls with a range of outfits and accessories, cute creatures such as monkeys, and sea-themed creations such as pirates, whales and fish, all with the irresistible Tilda styling.Table of ContentsForeword Safety Wear & Tear Materials Washing Faces and Hair Patchwork & Quilting Dolls Doll body Knickers and trousers Apron dress Jacket Hair accessories Decorations Doll's doll Small knickers Small dress Handbag house Sewing kit house Cosy patchwork quilt and cushion Hearts Wooden clouds Sea and Water Pirate doll Cute whales Small sardines Patchwork quilt and cushion in blue Sail and flags for the bed (to turn it into a boat) Wooden beach hut wardrobe Exotic Animals Hook monkeys Patchwork snake Chatterbox parrots Fruit purses Monkey cushion Patchwork snake quilt Wooden jungle tree Patterns Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisA fresh new guide to palette knife painting for today's painting enthusiasts, featuring step-by-step tutorials for colour mixing, mark making, and a variety of painting techniques to create your own unique abstract, landscape, and floral paintings..

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Book SynopsisA collection of tutorials for 50 modern dollhouse furnishing makes. Create your fantasy interior on a tiny scale with this practical guide to miniatures. With this step-by-step guide you can let your imagination run wild and create your dream home without the constraints of location or budget!

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Book SynopsisA collection of 15 crochet patterns for filet crochet garments including sweaters and cardigans. Filet crochet only uses two stitches in a grid formation - chain stitch and double crochet (if you're American, treble if you're in the UK).

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Book SynopsisAn irresistible collection of over 400 popular pets in easy cross stitch techniques.

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