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Book SynopsisMeet the Crochet Donut Buddies, an addictive collection of crochet toy patterns that kids will adore. Learn the technique for the donut design and then discover over 50 ways to transform them into toys including farm animals, safari animals, seas creatures, seasonal and holiday designs and more, with simple techniques and step-by-step instructions.

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Book SynopsisCreate unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting with a mechanical knitting mill. This fun book gives you 40 fabulous i-cord projects from gifts to clothing, accessories to home decor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too.Table of ContentsTricks of the trade Happy Mother’s Day Stylish cushions Trendy basket Sweet magnets Panda sweatshirt Ombre handbag Fox tote bag Initial keyrings Cat headband Multistrand necklace Bow hair clips Kiss frame Hanging heart Flower brooches Swan banner Bunny bag charm Funky sneakers Boho love hanging Fairy dress up Christmas decorations Nautical bracelet Stylish sunhat Cactus ornament Cupcake paperweight Dream catcher Heart photo holder Charm bracelets Rainbow mobile Pretty pot cover Plaited headband Cute rings Cloud memo holder Templates

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Book SynopsisWith the amazing biodiversity on our planet, isn't it time we started celebrating and crocheting some of life's more unusual creatures? In this surprising collection, crochet designer Irene Strange opens our eyes to the wonders of nature with amigurumi patterns for odd and unexpected animals that you won't find in other books.

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Book SynopsisA collection of 18 English paper piecing (EPP) projects and techniques by EPP expert and TV presenter, Jenny Jackson. EPP is a traditional patchwork technique which is done by hand making it the perfect 'sofa sewing' project that can be done while relaxing in front of your favourite TV show or while socialising with friends.

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Book SynopsisEasy sewing patterns for beautiful bird designs, made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular species, each pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. The finished little birdies would make cute brooches, bag charms and home accessories that will make your friends into avid twitchers!

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Book SynopsisA collection of over 400 kawaii-style cross stitch motifs, designed for stitchers of every skill level. It features colorful and detailed motifs, all given the super-cute treatment. Multiple applications for keepable hoop art, adorable gift tags, and the sweetest embellishments for homewares.

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Book SynopsisSuperhero feats and exhilarating fights are the climax of a comic book; here readers will learn to draw this fun and vital part of comic art. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained from running, swinging and flying through to fist fights, group rumbles, and battles.

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Book SynopsisA beginner's guide to curating a crystal collection that is ethically sourced, practical, and supports a journey into the healing power of crystals.

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Book SynopsisCreative Calm is a practical mixed media art and craft book for those seeking soul enrichment and a more calming gentle life through a creative practice. Written and illustrated by qualified art therapist Sandy Cousens, this holistic guide explores the various ways we can connect with our more creative selves and find peace and fulfilment.

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Book SynopsisA unique concept that teaches readers how to make bespoke scrap cakes' chunky balls of scrap yarn specifically to suit a crochet pattern. This gives the design a multicoloured scrappy look but in a very considered way, as you can see on the Jane Shawl.

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Book SynopsisThis guide will hold the reader's hand through all the brioche knitting basics with very clear step-by-step photography and instructions, and 15 projects to practice their skills.

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Book SynopsisIn The Meditation Yearbook, author Joey Hulin offers 52 weeks of meditations that make exploring this ancient practice fun, varied and inspiring. Looking at everything from the mind-body connection to Vipassana meditation, this year long tour of meditative practice encourages constant growth and the perfect way to make meditation part of your life.

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Book SynopsisThread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away.

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Book Synopsis12 stunning quilt designs that you can make from both fat and long quarters, from international bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott.

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Book SynopsisWhy have a plain pompom when you could have a tiny pompomeranian puppy, a cheeky smiley-face emoji-pom or even a spooky Mexican Day of the Dead skull pompom? With clear step-by-step photographs to accompany all the instructions Pompomania will show you how to give your pompoms personality.

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Book SynopsisAll you need to learn the art of creating iconic, fun and memorable characters!Character design is the art and process of defining a new character and their physical, mental, psychological and social attributes. Ideal for all those involved in creating artwork for gaming, animation, advertising, social memes, cartoons, graphic novels and comic strips. Course structure provides tutorials on all the basics plus sections on story telling, rendering and developing expressions. Includes both pen and pencil techniques as well as Procreate screen grabs for both digital and analogue artists. Each chapter includes an introduction and brief refresher from the previous section to monitor and measure your progress as the course develops. Take your artistic skills to the next level and develop characters that are memorable and bursting with personality.

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Book SynopsisTaylor fans everywhere will love this unique way to celebrate the world-famous star with more than 20 easy embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to stitch her most iconic looks.

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Book SynopsisWhat happened when America's richest car company, producing many thousands of cars per year, went head to head with Ferrari of Italy in the mid ‘60s? This is the story of an immovable force coming up against the stubbornness of an unmovable object – that is, Ford against Ferrari. Enzo Ferrari, whose company produced less than four hundred cars per year in 1963, wasn’t going to bow to Ford after he had turned down its offer to buy his company. The only place left to duke it out was on the racetracks of the world … and one in particular: Le Mans ‘66.

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Book SynopsisProfusely illustrated throughout, a worthy addition to the Veloce Pictorial History series. Each BMW model (1945-2013) has been painstakingly researched detailing body derivatives, production changes, technical information and hundreds of period photos and diagrams, plus how the ever-changing advertising was used to promote each model.

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Book SynopsisA year-long magical adventure to develop your modern witchy practice, through the seasons and sabats of the wiccan calendar. Whether you're a solitary hedge witch, part of a coven, a practising witch or an aspiring one, this deck will furnish you with the knowledge to enrich your journey and sprinkle magic over every day.

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Book SynopsisA recipe deck based on the Wheel of the Year with recipes for everyday meals and treats and special celebratory dishes to make for festivals and Sabbats.

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Book SynopsisSpread over 12 weeks, the Overcoming Overwhelm Journal guides users through the tools and techniques that can elevate the mind and allow them to tackle the world without being overwhelmed by everything.

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Book SynopsisAuthor of the best selling title, Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks, Patty Lyons has developed guided exercises so you can put into the practise the tips and tricks from her first book to take your knitting to the next level.

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Book SynopsisVoted as Runner Up in the British Knitting Awards 2016 for Favourite Crochet Book, this comprehensive guide to crochet blocks is an essential for any crochet addict. Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out how to create wonderful and unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories in a kaleidoscope of colourful contemporary and traditional designs. All stitches and techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations, from working in rows and in the round to joining blocks and making figures. At-a-glance symbols denote the methods used and level of difficulty, so both new and experienced crafters can easily create a crochet Table of Contents200 crochet block designs that can be mixed and matched to create blankets, throws and afghans Innovative symbol system allows the reader to choose blocks according to their skill-level All techniques are demonstrated in simple step-by-step illustrations

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Book SynopsisShares the author's fresh approach to quilting with an emphasis on fun, fast results, and fabulous quilts. This title includes step-by-step instructions that guide you through 10 projects that can be made using fat quarters. It shows you how to use the remaining scraps of fabric to sew delightful accessories, toys, home decor items and gifts.Table of ContentsIntroduction; THE PROJECTS; 1 Introductory project: Welcome Sampler; 2 Spring Chicks Wall Hanging; 3 Cot Quilt; 4 Picnic Rug; 5 Cup Cakes Seat Cover; 6 Quilt Show Shopper; 7 Celebration Wall Hangings; 8 Angel Quilt; 9 Quilter's Workshop; 10 Crazy Quilt and Cushion; Applique; Bondaweb; Foundation; Fast Piecing; Ric Rac, Binding and Mitred Corners; Templates; Acknowledgments.

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the sumptuous world of Jelly Rolls with 17 exciting quilting projects Turn gorgeous Jelly Rolls into fabulous quilts, each of which can be made from just one roll. Features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes. Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams ensure that untying your beautifully rolled fabric will be the first step to quilting heaven!Trade ReviewNov 08 Jelly roll quilts shows quilters the best ways to use these desirable and labour saving fabric packs. Learn how to make 16 quilts, perfectly suited to the colour co-ordinated rolls, as well as a variation in colourway, style or size for each project. Pam owns and runs The Quilt Room in Dorking and Nicky is her daughter. * THE QUILTING WEB *Table of ContentsJelly rolls are set to become the new fat quarter bundle Although the rolls are widely available, there are as yet no books to tell quilters what to do with them This is the first book to capture the excitement created by this new way of presenting fabric to quilters Pam Lintott has not produced a book since her influential The Quilt Room in 1992 Published with the support of Moda Fabrics

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Book SynopsisCreate your own gorgeous sampler quilt with this stunning celebration of Lynne Edwards'' bestselling books, The Sampler Quilt Book and The New Sampler Quilt Book.Master a range of patchwork and quilting techniques whilst sewing classic block designs, such as Mariner's Compass, Rail Fence, Monkey Wrench, Celtic Knot, Attic Windows, Tumbling Blocks, Drunkard's Path, Seminole, Bargello, Maple Leaf, Dresden Plate and Courthouse Steps.Hand and machine techniques Make the quilt blocks using a range of techniques, including hand piecing, machine piecing, applique, strip patchwork, hand stitching, English patchwork, American patchwork and paper piecing. Colour illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow.Using fabrics There are 45 quilt designs included to inspire you as you choose your own fabric patterns and handy tips for choosing the best colours for each block design. Select the best wadding (batting) for your quilt and prepare the fabrics for sewing by washing and ironing them first. Making your quilt Learn how to finish the blocks with framing and sashing to adjust the size. Discover hand quilting and machine quilting techniques, including quilting in the ditch and free machine quilting. Then join the blocks together to create a gorgeous quilt, adding borders and binding.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Getting Started; Basic Equipment; Basic Techniques; MAKING THE BLOCKS; Includes 40 popular block designs such as Tumbling Blocks; Rail Fence; Maple Leaf; Trip Around The World; Card Trick; Strip Rail; Drunkard's Path; Spider's Wed; Grandmother's Fan; Log Cabin; Courthouse Steps; Dresden Plate; Triangles; Rose Of Sharon; Wild Goose Chase; Tulip Block; Crocus Design; Honey Bee; Grape Basket; Finishing and Quilting the Blocks; Completing the Quilt; Gallery; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Index.

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Book SynopsisEvery quilter, whether you are new or more experienced, should own this comprehensive guide to all quilting techniques. Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting, patchwork and applique it holds the answer to all your quilting questions.This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork, quilting and applique techniques and is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. It presents essential advice and instructions alongside a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters. It also features over 15 quilt projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats and runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create this must-have resource for quilters of all abilities.Techniques covered include quilting basics such as making a quilt sandwich, hand and machine quilting, basting and binding a quilt. Other techniques include big stitch, sashiko, free motion, corded and stuffed (trapunto) quilting. There are instructions for over 100 different patchwork blocks, with detailed instructions for different kinds of piecing such as English paper piecing, foundation piecing and strip piecing.Techniques for applique are also included which cover different types of applique such as needle-turn; reverse, inlaid and shadow applique as well as using freezer paper and fusible web.Table of ContentsA highly visual, authoritative and comprehensive approach to a popular subject Will appeal to a new generation of quilters as well as those wanting to build on new techniques

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Book SynopsisA whimsical collection of 30 fun sewing and papercraft projects from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger.Have fun creating bunnies, cats, birds, frogs, snails, dragonflies and bumblebees, and then give your cute characters their own personality with rosy cheeks and sweet little fabric noses. Make Tilda garden angels with pretty sun hats to sit among plants on a windowsill or sew them together to create a garland. Make an adorable frog wreath to hang on your wall, sew a helpful snail pincushion or a treehouse key holder.Learn applique techniques by adding bird, birdhouse and dragonfly motifs to cushions, table mats, coasters, blankets and bags. Experiment with painted motifs and stencilling to create fun signs and picture frames.Table of ContentsCombines simple sewing with touches of other crafts – just what Tilda fans are looking for Low price point makes this an easy purchase

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Book SynopsisA guide to combining Japanese fabrics and traditional Oriental style with easy techniques. It includes five simple-to-make homestyle projects for using up leftover quilt blocks.Table of ContentsContents include: Introduction; Choosing fabrics; Quilt 1: Kamon Furoshiki (Crested wrapping cloth quilt); Feature Project: Table Runner; Quilt 2: Kunimoto (Hometown); Quilt 3: Igeta (Well curb or cross hatch); Feature Project: Cube Storage Bag; Quilt 4: Irori (Hearth); Quilt 5: Shimacho (Scrapbook); Feature Project: Floor Cushions; Quilt 6: Sensu (Fans); Quilt 7: Kawari Masu (Stacking boxes); Feature Project: Tote Bag; Quilt 8: Sakiori (Ragweave circle motifs); Quilt 9: Tsuki No Hana (A Year of Flowers); Feature Project: Wall Hanging; Quilt 10: Hanui (Patchwork Kimono); Techniques.

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Book Synopsis200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & TrimsCustomise your fashion and homestyle with this irresistible array of 200 crochet patterns for flowers, fabrics, trims and crochet motif designs. Learn how to embellish your clothes with crochet trims Mix and match motifs for one-of-a-kind crochet jewellery Restyle your home using crochet flower patterns and fabricsWith 200 colourful crochet designs, 20 inspiring project ideas, and clear instructions with charts throughout, your only question will be: What's next for a quick crochet makeover?!'Inside 200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & Trims:This book is divided into four main sections: Flowers, Trims, Fabrics and Motifs. Each section has its own colour palette to inspire you.Flowers There is a great range of crochet patterns in this section, from the natural to the more flamboyant. Add these to garments and interior items, or use them to make jewelTable of ContentsInterest in crochet is booming now that crafters have discovered its versatility for clothes, accessories, jewellery and homewares Includes basic techniques and simple projects to get even novices experimenting with new crochet stitches Claire is the best-selling author of The Knitter's Bible (2004) with over 150,000 copies sold worldwide

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Book SynopsisCountry Cottage QuiltingLearn how to make gorgeous quilting, patchwork, applique and sewing projects with Country Cottage Quilting, from bestselling author and fabric designer Lynette Anderson.Lynette's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for this collection of 15 beautiful projects, from quick-to-stitch applique designs that make ideal gifts to larger wall hangings and bed-sized quilt patterns. The stunning designs combine charming hand embroidery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette''s heart-warming, quirky style.Inside Country Cottage Quilting:Patchwork and Applique Projects 15 projects for you to make at home, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, scissor keepers and sewing cases.Techniques all the sewing, patchwork and applique techniques you need to know to make Table of Contents• Australian-based designer Lynette Anderson’s designs are sold worldwide and her style has international appeal • Designs combine easy-to-sew hand stitchery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques - a key trend in patchwork • Lynette has a huge following on her blog and travels internationally to teach and exhibit at quilt shows

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Book SynopsisCreate stunning modern quilts and quilted projects from jelly rolls, layer cakes and other pre-cuts fabric bundles. Featuring 25 small and large projects, each made from pre-cut bundles of fabric, including full sized bed quilts, bags and table runners. Be inspired by fabulous contemporary quilt designs using the most exciting fabric lines, and use up the leftovers to make quick and easy small quilted projects.

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Book SynopsisCreate beautiful dolls and accessories for winter using the latest Tilda fabrics. From pretty skating angels in warm fur coats to chalet girls with cosy knitted jumpers, these new Tilda designs celebrate the winter season in style. Transform pentagons and hexagons into mini patchwork balls and tablemats, or make a quilt or cushion with beautiful Tilda fabrics. Hanging santas, paper angels and Christmas stockings are perfect festive decorations for your home, and there are adorable polar bears to delight the little ones!

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Book SynopsisTo celebrate Jane Greenoff''s 30th year of stitching, this new edition of her classic best-selling book includes brand new sampler charts, an extended stitch library and more inspirational examples of antique samplers from Jane''s collection. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical samplers as the inspiration for 13 unique designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style, including alphabet samplers, map samplers, darning samplers, band samplers and house samplers. There''s also a beautiful sampler box with storage for your sewing accessories, which is Jane''s anniversary project.Table of ContentsIntroduction A Brief History of Samplers Adam & Eve Samplers House Samplers Alphabet Samplers Map Samplers Darning Samplers Spot Motif Samplers Red Samplers Berlin Woolwork Samplers Quaker School Samplers Band Samplers Sampler Box Techniques DMC to Madeira exchanges Acknowledgements Further Reading Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to sew cute rag dolls and their gorgeous clothes to make the perfect present for little girls. Includes one basic doll sewing pattern which can be altered to change hair and eye colour and hair styles. Choose from a range of different themed outfits and accessories, including a ballerina doll, a bedtime doll and afairydoll, each with their own charmingoutfit todelight children and adults alike.The step by step instructions, which areare suitable for intermediate to experienced sewists,enable you to create a fabulous wardrobe of clothes and accessories for each doll.Includes full-sized templates for the doll, clothes and accessories.Table of ContentsMaking the Doll 07 Blonde Doll 09 Brunette Doll 10 Red-Head Doll 11 Auburn, Dark Blonde and Ginger Doll 12 Raven-haired Doll 13 Doll Pattern templates 16 Doll in Dungarees 21 Floral Doll 27 Doll in Red 33 Doll in Pink 41 Bride Doll 49 Doll with Stars 57 Doll with Strawberries 65 Bedtime Doll 71 Doll in Blue 79 Ballerina Doll 87 Doll in Raincoat 95 Fairy Doll 103 Off on Holiday 110 Clothing Directory 114 Templates 116 Index/Suppliers 143 Acknowledgements/Copyright 144

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Book SynopsisSewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down!The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls using the most basic of materials and skills. Using just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover 11 imaginative variations on the design including over 40 accessories from a mermaid to a ballerina, from a princess to a movie star and from a schoolgirl to a circus ringmaster guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere.With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children.

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Book SynopsisFolk art is a major trend and can be seen influencing everything from fashion to interiors. Now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson.Nancy''s distinctive style, which draws on Scandinavian and Eastern European motifs, perfectly captures thefolk art trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. This collection shows you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories.The stitch techniques will be shown using Nancy''s unique and comprehensive stitch library so they will be extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. There are also plenty of suggestions for creating your own designs if you are feeling inspired.Table of ContentsContents Intro Stitch library Combining stitches Stitching motifs Projects: Pin cushions Brooches Doll Geometric hanging decorations Table runner Circles cushion Dress Wrist Cuff Felt samplers Fabric samplers Tote bag Braided Cushion Bolster

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Book SynopsisMaster the techniques you need to create stunning cake designs using wafer paper an exciting innovation in cake decorating. In this beautiful and unique book, leading wafer paper cake instructor Stevie Auble of boutique bakery Hey There, Cupcake! demonstrates how to make a plethora of different wafer paper flowers, plus other wafer cake decorations such as bows, wreaths, and cake toppers. Stevi also demonstrates how you can cover cakes in wafer paper to create spectacular backgrounds on which to place your decorations all with the minimum of effort.Once you''ve learned all about the papers, the equipment needed and the essential techniques, Stevi then guides you through 12 step-by-step projects to put your newfound skills to use. You''ll be amazed at how creative you can be with wafer paper and how quickly these simple techniques will take your cake decorating skills to new heights.Table of ContentsIntroduction All About Wafer Paper * Types of paper, colours, storage, shelf life etc., Equipment for Edible Paper * Papercraft punches and die cutters, edible glues Wafer Paper Flowers and Leaves * Roses: Garden, Standard, David Austin * Ranunculus * Peony * Dahlia * Anemone * Poppy * Bougainvillea * Filler Flowers * Basic Paper Flowers * Leaves: eucalyptus, rose, citrus, tropical foliage Wafer Paper Decorations * Bows * Wreaths * Toppers * Confetti Wafer Paper Textures * Leather * Metallic * Glitter * Lace * Decoupage * Ruffles Wafer Paper Cake Projects *12 accessible projects that use the techniques learned above to create spectacular cake designs Templates About the Author Acknowledgements Suppliers Index

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