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Book SynopsisLeicestershire & Rutland has charmed visitors for centuries, and this collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the region’s unique appeal.

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Book SynopsisWhat is everyone’s favorite thing about hand knits? The coziness! This book offers 30 knitted patterns inspired by international knitting traditions for socks, sweaters, scarves, and hats. If you are a fan of cozy fair isle—it’s in here. If you are looking for a cozy Norwegian knit pattern—it’s in here—the cozier the better. These stylish projects are inspired by knitting traditions from around the world, such as Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the British Isles, the Americas, and Asia. Each project is partnered with complete illustrated patterns, beautiful four-color photography, schematics and diagrams, and alternatives for yarns and needle weights and sizes to help you get the results you want. The patterns range from simple to more complicated, making this a great book to grow your craft. With Cozy Knits, create beautiful and gift-able cozy knits for friends and famTable of ContentsCONTENTS INTRODUCTION Scarves Min Ulla Norwegian Scarf Icelandic Yoke Scarf Bavarian Twisted Stitches Commuter Scarf European Cowl French “Coco" Woven Scarf Celtic Felted-Flower Scarf Stranded Fair Isle Scarf Cabled Aran-Inspired Scarf Chinese Good Fortune Scarf Pendleton Scarf Central Park Möbius-Strip Scarf Hats & Mittens Finnish Päivätär Hat and Mittens Winter Garden Hat and Mittens Icelandic Leaf Pattern Tam and Mittens Aran Islands Teampall Breachain Hat and Gloves Turning Tides Hat and Mittens Japanese Sashiko Hat and Mittens Fenceline Cap and Gloves Peruvian Ch’ullu Hat and Fingerless Gloves Socks Bohus-Style Peerie Socks Uppsala Socks Norwegian Socks Gansey Socks Short-Row Fair Isle Socks He’ mo Leannan Kilt Hose Estonian Kapõtad Socks Bavarian Twisted Stitches Socks Dura-Europos Socks Andean-Inspired Socks Poppy Socks: Turkish Socks ABBREVIATIONS STANDARD YARN WEIGHT SYSTEM YARN SOURCES ABOUT THE DESIGNERS INDEX

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Book SynopsisKnot Bad Amigurumi features easy and fun techniques for creating unique and adorable crochet characters—including a turtle, bee, rocket ship, and boba tea, along with ideas for personalizing creations.Trade Review“Readers will be instantly in awe of the uniqueness of this title… full of simple yet extraordinary patterns that would be a fun addition to any library collection.” * Library Journal *"Delightful. This fun guide is a must-read for crocheters of all levels." * Publishers Weekly STARRED Review *"Inspirational in both art and life, this little book is the perfect addition for those who’d like to create something different and live the yarn punk life." * Seattle Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction What Is Amigurumi? What You’ll Get Out of This Book 1 | Materials 1 Basic Tools Yarn, Hooks, Darning Needles, Safety Eyes, Scissors, Stitch Markers, Safety Pins, Fiberfill Choosing Yarn Crochet Terminology Reading a Pattern Working Yarn and Tail Yarn 2 | Stitch Techniques and Tutorials Stitches Yarn Over and Chain (YO and Ch) Magic Ring (MR) Slip Knot Slip Stitch (SI st) Single Crochet (Sc) Half Double Crochet (Hdc) Double Crochet (Dc) Turning in the Row Increase (Inc) Invisible Decrease (Inv dec) Front Loops Only (FLO) Back Loops Only (BLO) Working on the Right and Wrong Side Working along the Edge Other Essentials Attaching Two Panels Stitch Abbreviations Finishing Off Needlework Attaching Pieces Sewing a Hole Shut Sewing into the Back Loops Only Knotting Off and Weaving In Ends Embroidering Faces Changing Yarn Colors Stuffing 3 | Space Robust Rocket Ship The Bright Side of the Moon Searching Satellite Astral Alien Prosperous Planet 4 | Forest Refreshing Raindrop Beeping Bumblebee Adoring Acorn Lush Lily Pad Mushy Mushroom 5 | Seasonal Temperate Thermostat Wobbly Water Bottle Inconspicuous Igloo Fragrant Flower Silky Scarf 6 | BEACH Thrilled Turtle Breezy Beach Hat Surf’s Up Surfboard Sandy Beach Pail Bouncy Beach Ball 7 | Food and Drink Palatable Pizza Buttery Bread Bubbly Boba Tea Gentle Green Tea Celebration Candy Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThe shaper is a stationary woodworking machine used to produce decorative mouldings, edges, and joinery. Every production shop has always had a shaper, but now advanced home woodworkers are increasingly likely to own one of these versatile machines because they are affordable and because they greatly expand the capability of a shop. A shaper, however, is one of the trickiest woodworking machines to operate properly and safely. This handbook explains hundreds of shaper techniques and illustrates each with drawings and photos. Advice is offered about what to look for when buying a shaper, and maintenance, troubleshooting, and tune-up are also covered.

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Book SynopsisThere you are, enjoying a normal Saturday afternoon, when it hits you, the sudden, inexplicable urge to make something. Whether you're carving a new piece of jewelry or an adorable plush bunny, you'll find something to love in Craft It Now.

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Book SynopsisThis visually appealing book introduces readers with no previous knowledge of the craft to simple techniques for creative home picture-framing. It shows how investing in a few essential hand tools and basic materials can save you hundreds of pounds on your framing costs, and help you create high-quality handmade gifts for family and friends. Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions - as well as useful insider tips' - reveal the secrets of DIY framing. Ten original projects include simple techniques to frame canvases and stretch canvas artworks, make standard frames and box frames using readily available timber, and even craft a 60-minute mirror frame from a plank of wood. You'll learn techniques for cutting mount-board and glass, and discover the secrets of easy gilding, decoupage and copper embossing to decorate your frames. The Woodland Pie framing style is all about accessible creativity; making easy and appealing frames from basic materials and always using hand-painted or hand-made finishes. Find out how to create a lustrous, versatile, go-to paint effect for your picture frames using nothing other than household emulsion paint, water, and wire wool! This brilliant how-to book cuts out the unnecessary and promises to get you hobby framing in no time -with creative flair.

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Book SynopsisFeatures festive home decorations and craft ideas that will appeal to everyone: outdoor lighting, festive tables, tree decorations, candles and more.

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Book SynopsisUse for: Fabric bowls, boxes, and vases, purses, totes, and bags. Great for kids crafts, art quilts, hats, caps and more!

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Book SynopsisThe Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame. The Champs-Elysées. The Arc de Triomphe. Accomplished illustrator Emily Isabella has captured them all—and so much more!—in this one-of-a-kind coloring book celebrating the very best of France's capital. Each page is printed on high-quality card stock and designed to detach and fit into a standard 5-by-7-inch picture frame, making it the perfect Parisian keepsake. With 24 detachable postcards to color and frame!

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Book SynopsisThere's something about a weekend that sparks creativity. For most of us, it's a stretch of uninterrupted free time when we can explore ideas and embark on new projects. And if the project is not too big or complex, we might even wind up with a beautiful finished project come Sunday night. Therein lies the magic of "Weekend Handmade" - every project in it can be completed in a few hours or over the course of a weekend. This book showcases projects that average craft dabblers (without any advanced skills in a particular genre) can complete successfully. The projects are divided into three chapters - Make (paper and textile crafts), Grow (crafts related to the outdoor world), and Gather (projects that bring friends and family together in an atmosphere where creativity and cosiness trump fancy courses and matching silverware). The project list includes paint-chip postcards, decoupage coasters, an appliqued tablecloth, a willow chandelier, a tea towel apron, and herbal salves. "Like Weekend Knitting and Weekend Sewing, Weekend Handmade" places crafting within the context of a casual, creative lifestyle.

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Book SynopsisOpen this little book of "Witch Craft" for a spellbinding collection of dark arts and crafts! Full-color photos of 25+ completed projects are accompanied by simple illustrated instructions for crafting scraps, found objects, and everyday items into wonderfully witchy treats: turn a handful of old trinkets into a truly wicked charm bracelet. Trap your beloved's locks in a heart-shaped locket. Stitch up a midnight black tutu in minutes. Make satin flowers into a bewitching headband. Fashion an average plushie into a wicked little poison apple. Sew a faux puppy-fur coat (a la Cruella DeVille!) out of your old stuffed animals. And much, much more!Trade Review“Each of the magical projects is carefully explained with full-color photographs and simple step-by-step instructions. So get into the Halloween spirit with Witch Craft.”—Bust Magazine “Downright spellbinding.”—Associated Press “Shows how to make accessories, toys, treats and other goodies that are perfect for Halloween.”—Etsy.com

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Book Synopsis"Microcrafts" introduces readers to a world of miniature arts and crafts-each of the 25 projects are no larger than a spool of thread! This title provides simple step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and hand-drawn illustrations that provide everything you need to craft scraps of fabric, yarn, and recyclables into tiny treasures. You'll find tips and tricks for micropapercrafting, microsewing, microcrochet, and even microgardening, plus whimsical ideas for modifying microcrafts into accessories you can wear. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials necessary, just a love of all things small!Trade Review“For fun and giggles.”—Associated Press“Small-minded is not a bad thing when it comes to crafting.”— OregonLive.com“How do you make cute crafts even cuter? By shrinking them, of course! But cuteness is only part of the appeal—these crafts also use up the random odds and ends that most crafters accumulate as part of their creative process. From tiny stuffed cats and dogs to two-inch tall greeting cards to an impossibly cute mini-solar system mobile, there's inspiration here for crafters of all types. Of course, it takes a lot of talent to work with tiny pieces of fabric, felt, clay, and paper, but with results this sweet, it's worth a try.”—Library Journal “Fun guide to making all sorts of wee crafts.”—Austin American Statesman

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Book SynopsisWait until you get your hands on this rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes just like fabric. kraft*tex (TM) is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed-media arts, and bookmaking. * Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it* Durable enough for totes, belts, wallets, book covers, luggage tags, and more* The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing. 19 x 10 yards bolt in black, unwashed colour.

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Book SynopsisStow your stuff in these colorful zippered Eco Pouches and stay organized everywhere you go.

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Book SynopsisA workbook of bonding exercises and activities for preteen girls and their moms, to help promote communication about emotions and the tricky issues that tweens have to navigate.Sometimes it’s hard to talk with your mom about feelings and situations that tween girls these days have to deal with—like stress, frustration, feeling in control, and being bored. Girl Time is full of fun activities that you can do with your mom that will also show you great ways to calm down, chill out, express yourself, feel positive, and become really confident! This book includes:·         Games, mazes, and fill-in-the-blank activities to help you learn more about yourself—and your mom ·         Tips and strategies for getting yourself motivated, relaxed, or out of a funk ·         Simple breathing exercises to calm your mind ·         Great advice on what to eat to power up, boost your mood, and activate your mind ·         And much more!

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 26 simple projects that making learning fun, this wonderful guide, written by a crafty mom and vetted by two paleontologists, introduces young readers to dinosaurs and their habitats. Original. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisGet inspired with hands-on creative prompts for children ages 3-8 featuring simple materials you can find at home from an experienced art teacher.Open-ended art prompts that give children opportunities to think creatively rather than follow directions are essential to raising learners who are comfortable with the unknown and eager to tackle it with problem solving skills, self-efficacy, and critical thinking.From drawing, painting, and paper cutting to making three-dimensional art with clay and recycled materials, these 52 fun and engaging ideas for creative art play use everyday household materials to get kids engaged in their own explorations. These activities are led primarily by the environment. The set up itself is the teacher and will encourage children to think of creative ways to use the provided materials. With foundational information at the start of the book, parents will understand the power of art prompts to foster children''s creativity and will be given a variety of ideas for creating a makering space and encouraging self-directed play.

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Book SynopsisWait until you get your hands on this rugged paper that looks, feels, and wears like leather, but sews, cuts, and washes like fabric.

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Book SynopsisPursue your quilting interest in new ways with this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring Bonnie K. Hunter's gorgeous quilts. Like piecing together fabric scraps to make a quilt top, this pastime will give you a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Enjoy it yourself, or share your love of quilting with the puzzle aficionado in your life-this one makes a great gift for quilters, Bonnie Hunter fans, and anyone who loves a good challenge.

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Book SynopsisFun fashion images from A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing, by best-selling authors Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr, spring to life in this imaginative deck of playing cards. Each watercolour sketch is shown in exquisite detail, so you can admire the outfits from hat to boots. So lovely you will want every card in your hand, these popular playing cards make a great gift for fashion and art lovers, but will be adored by all! This display contains 12 decks of cards.

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Book SynopsisStow your stuff in these colourful zippered Eco Pouches and stay organised everywhere you go. Set of two zip-top pouches: 24 cm x 18 cm features Yellow Bars Quilt image and 22 cm x 13 cm features Whale & I Quilt image, by fabric designer Jennifer Sampou. The pouches are durable and waterproof, and made from 100 % recycled plastic bottles. A portion of the proceeds from this product will be donated to California Whale Rescue, www.cawhalerescue.org.

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Book SynopsisBirthday parties for kids are getting more and more expensive these days. How many parents have been shocked to realise that they just dropped £500 on their four-year-old’s party? Soleil Moon Frye’s new book will feature more than 15 parties that you can throw for your kids that are not only inexpensive but wildly inventive and fun. Each party in the book will include two crafts, one game and one recipe – ALL of which you can put together with your child. Aside from crafts and recipes, there are countless tips and ideas that will inspire you. Some of the parties featured in the book include: the fairy party, the pirate party, the movie-on-the-lawn party, the camp party, the 80s party, the rainbow party, the Halloween party, the luau and much more. Throughout the book are gorgeous and colourful images by photographer Meeno Peluce. (Anybody who had access to a TV set in the 1970s will remember Meeno, who is also Soleil’s brother.) Timely and fun, this book will be a must-have for anybody who has kids and loves entertaining.

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Book SynopsisCreating a quilt is always a gift--in finding the time to enjoy your hobby, and in giving away your finished piece. In the pages of Quilt Giving, you'll find nineteen quilts that make perfect presents for yourself or someone else.

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Book SynopsisThe 25 projects in this book present a modern, easy-to-follow approach to the ancient art of wood burning, also known as pyrography. By pressing a heated wood burning tool to wood, you can "write with fire" to engrave words, a picture or other design and create your own custom art, and with this book Aney Carver of Pyrocrafters shares her expert tips and tutorials to ensure beginners can get an amazing result from their very first try. It's the perfect guide for anyone looking for a new, impressive yet easy artistic hobby, or who simply wishes to create a custom piece of art to complement the farmhouse décor of their home. Many of the tutorials feature lettered designs, providing fresh inspiration for hand lettering artists to apply their art in a new medium. Readers can create a beautiful lettered sign with the quote "Always kiss my goodnight" in an elegant script, or Christmas tree ornaments featuring a textured mandala design. Each project is has step-by-step photos and a pattern template at the back of the book. With projects for coasters, a front door sign, key chains, a clock, jewelry and advanced animal portraits, the creative potential is endless! This book contains 25 projects more than 100 photos.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for quilters and puzzle lovers alike, the Thimble Blossom Jigsaw Puzzle is a fun, challenging way to celebrate crafting. Challenge yourself to a fun and visually stunning puzzle experience with 1000 unique pieces.

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Book SynopsisBring the beauty of the natural world into your home as you knot your way through this captivating collection from visionary fiber artist Rachel Breuklander. Known in the macramé community for her unique colour-blocked landscape wall hangings, Rachel now shares the secrets to her approach for the first time, so you can fill your home with gorgeous, handmade pieces that are all your own! With plenty of projects for all skill levels, featuring clear, thoughtful instructions and beautiful step-by-step photos, you’ll soon be creating nature-inspired works of art with ease. Dive into a sea of stunning designs like the Riptide Woven Hoop or breathtaking Ocean Goddess Wall Hanging. Elevate your macramé skills as you knot together the Cascade Mountain Landscape or Ponderosa Plant Hanger. Let your fingers fly across small, quick pieces like the Bird Nesting Bag or Foraging Pouch, and feel inspired all day long as you work up the Sun Mandala or Luna Wall Hanging. No matter where you are in your macramé journey - or where you’re hoping to go - these magnificent designs will let you explore the beautiful world around you, all from the comfort of your home.

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Book SynopsisEnter a wonderland of fluffy festive fun, filled with the magic of pompoms! Pompoms are easy to make, have oodles of charm and will appeal to young and old alike. 33 lovely projects to decorate your merry home, adorn your gifts and give as presents to loved ones on the special day. Starting with a simple know-how chapter on how to make your pompoms, filled with techniques and handy tips, you'll get straight into making your designs and immerse yourself in holiday spirit right away. From robins and gingerbread folk to decorate your tree, through to wreaths and champagne markers that'll warmly greet your guests, there's something for everyone. Create these pompoms for a no-fuss Christmas that will spread surely festive cheer everywhere! Uses material from Alistair Macdonald's Fabulous Pompoms and Pompom Christmas.Trade ReviewPom Poms are one of those creations we learn as children. Even the name itself conjures up creative fun. How fabulous then, as adults to use this simple craft and create wonderful decorations with which to decorate our homes for that special time of year. 33 projects in the colours of Christmas are showcased beautifully in this wonderful book. Robins, Reindeer and of course Father Christmas are simply put together, using different sized Pom Poms. There are other Pom Pom creations to make and enjoy, such as Table decorations, Tote bags and even a Teddy Bear, these can all be given as gifts for your friends and family to love and enjoy. In full glossy colour this is an amazing book. Full instructions for each project, along with a list of things you will need are given, and the full sized templates makes this an easy and fun craft for the whole family to enjoy. The Pom Poms needed range from 1' to 4 1/2'. so are small enough to create in an afternoon. I love this book. It's original, creative and so much fun. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *A nice book to have in the lead up to Christmas, useful for encouraging all members of the family to take part in the preparations. -- Sian Delahaye * Customer review *A nice book to have in the lead up to Christmas, useful for encouraging all members of the family to take part in the preparations. -- Mandy Thurland * Customer review *I was really pleased to receive this book having flicked through I can’t wait to get started on these festive Pompoms! Our craft group are going to spend a session on making these lovely fun adornments for our trees this Christmas. Some of the projects are easy enough to do with children too. There’s going to be lots of Pompom fun in our house! -- Wendy Burt * Amazon *I love making pompoms so really wanted this book. It has lived up to expectation. There are plenty of pompom projects inside to keep me busy. The colour photographs help me to see what the finished article should look like and there are clear, easy to follow instructions. Each project has a list of materials needed to complete it. There are ideas that I would never have thought of myself. I highly recommend this book. -- Jen J English * Amazon *Pompoms are fun. And this book is a fun book for all the family. Children and adults can create pompom of various sizes and this book will give them ideas of how to use them in a variety of projects, including tree decks, wrapping ideas, a wreath and of course a Santa. The projects have clear instructions and a list of requirements. The projects are also easy to adapt to your own requirements, and even if some of the poppies created by little hands are less than perfect they will look great as a part of a wreath. A nice book to have in the lead up to Christmas, useful for encouraging all members of the family to take part in the preparations. -- Maria Crouchley * Amazon *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Techniques 8 Projects - Rocky Robin 12 - Lavender Pillow Stocking Fillers 14 - Pompom Bauble 16 - Cup and Ball Toy 18 - Garland 20 - Christmas Tree 22 - His ’n’ Hers Gift Toppers 24 - Rudolph 26 - Santa Claus 28 - Festive Wreath 30 - Tree Fairy Crown and Wand 32 - Gift Box Earrings 34 - Christmas Card Pegs 36 - Angel 38 - Christmas Pudding 40 - Napkin Ties 42 - Party Glass Markers 44 - Christmas Hearts 46 - Snowman Gift Topper 48 - Elf Christmas Stocking 50 - Pompom Tote to Give 52 - Gingerbread Man 54 - Christmas Cupcakes 56 - Mrs Claus 58 - Snowball with Santa Hat 60 - Bauble Napkins 62 - Snowflake 64 - Scottie Dog 66 - Dove of Peace 68 - Festive Lantern 70 - Christmas Tea Light 72 - Teddy Bear 74 - Berry Brooch and Earrings 76 Templates 78 Acknowledgments 80

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Book SynopsisWhat could be cuter than a woolly pompom creature? With Sachiyo Ishii's ridiculously loveable pocket-size creations, you have all the ingredients of a fabulous, fun book! There are 34 imaginative designs for animals, birds, sea creatures, bees and other insects accompanied by clear, step-by step instructions. With sections on materials, tools and basic techniques, you have all you need to get you started. Learn how to make the pompoms, attach them to each other and needle felt on features such as faces, ears, arms and legs - adding the features is where their characters really come to life! All the pompoms can be made from scraps of yarn in your stash and each design uses only small amounts. You can be up-to-the-minute with plastic pompom makers or keep it traditional with the cardboard ring technique. Sachiyo's delightful designs include a ladybird, a fox, a hummingbird, a hamster, a dolphin and a hedgehog. With beautiful photographs to show off these charming pompom creations, this is sure to delight young and old alike.Trade ReviewThis little book is fantastic. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow with words and pictures. I absolutely LOVE this little book. It is a must have and I would thoroughly recommend it to everyone. -- Mabel Newman * Customer review *This book comes with easy to follow instructions and really nice illustrations for each of the 35 creatures. The introduction carefully explains how to make the pompoms using different things, and also explains the needle felting process needed to add the features to your creations. It also tells all the items needed for the projects. A good book for both the beginner and those with experience. -- Mrs Lynne Harvey * Customer Review *This book comes with easy to follow instructions and really nice illustrations for each of the 35 creatures. The introduction carefully explains how to make the pompoms using different things, and also explains the needle felting process needed to add the features to your creations. It also tells all the items needed for the projects. A good book for both the beginner and those with experience. -- Lynne Harvey * Customer review *This book is fantastic. Easy to follow instructions to make cute little pets for everyone and anyone. I'm particularly in love with the hamster. -- Pam Hockin * Customer review *This book is great! It has very clear instructions on how to make the pompoms, and explains how to do it with different types of pompom makers. There are diagrams which clearly show how to put the wool onto the pompom maker to get the correct colour layering to create the animals, and there are little templates to show how to make ears, etc. You will need a felting needle and a couple of other felting bits to create facial features, etc, which is a new skill for me, but I am sure with a bit of creativity it would be possible to make the faces in a different way if felting felt a bit daunting, although again, very easy to follow pictures of how to create the face bits to finish off the lovely animals. Also, this is a great was to stash bust all those little left over ends of wool. With a baby on the way, I plan on making a baby mobile of little pompom animals to hang over the cot, but I am sure that younger children right through to adults would love to have a go at making these little animals. -- Lizzie Copeland * Customer review *What could be cuter than a pompom critter? A pocket-sized one, of course! Master crafter Sachiyo Ishii's irresistible collection of animals, birds, and insects will have you squealing with delight. Newbies to yarn crafts needn't fear, as there are comprehensive guides to materials, tools and techniques, including the needle-felted finishing touches. -- Make & Sew Toys * Make & Sew Toys *Pompoms are so easy and fun to make, not to mention a great way to use up your yarn stash. Choose from 35 cute pompom creatures to make, including a ladybird, fox, hummingbird, hamster, dolphin and a hedgehog, with clear, step-by-step instructions to guide you. * Crafts Beautiful *Yesterday I had the luxury of a train journey by myself and I knew exactly what I wanted to read! A few weeks ago I was gifted a copy of 35 cute pompom animals, birds, sea creatures and insects to make. I had a quick look through and couldn’t wait to try making something from one of the tutorials. Pocket Pompoms: 35 cute little woolly creatures to make Before my journey I made sure to flick through the projects and pack some basic equipment. I’ve made a few pom poms before using cardboard (the old fashioned way!) as well as a Clover pom pom maker. The book contains 35 designs for animals, birds, sea creatures, bees and other insects accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions. With Halloween coming up I decided to make the spider, so picked up my pom pom maker, wool and scissors. I couldn’t find any black wool so substituted brown wool and picked up a small scrap of white for the eyes. I read through the Introduction and Techniques before starting. The pom pom maker was easy to use and it didn’t take long to make the spider. I removed it from the maker and gave it a little trim. Unfortunately I didn’t have any beads for eyes, nor wire for legs so I used black straws instead! My children thought it was hilarious! The book is really lovely and I love the idea of making a whole menagerie of animals with wool and a little imagination. With sections on materials, tools and basic techniques, you have all you need to get you started. Learn how to make the pompoms, attach them to each other and needle felt on features such as faces, ears, arms and legs adding the features is where their characters really come to life! All the pompoms can be made from scraps of yarn in your stash and each design uses only small amounts. Pocket Pompoms: 35 cute little woolly creatures to make by Sachiyo Ishii is published by Search Press. -- Jenny Kearney * The GingerBread House *Table of ContentsTools & Materials Techniques Monkey: step by step Dog: step by step The Projects: Fox Owl Brown bear Cat Lovebirds Teddy bear Bunny Hedgehog Koala Mouse Seal pup Pufferfish Hamster Spider Robin Sheep Panda Chicken & chicks Lion Bumblebee Ladybird Caterpillar Turtle Squirrel Dolphin Pig Duck & ducklings Hummingbird Snail Toucan Crab & hermit crab Ostrich Templates

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to update and repurpose wooden furniture and homeware for an effortlessly chic home. Nowadays, it is easy to find affordable furniture for your home from chain stores, but those pieces can lack character. This is where furniture hacking comes in – updating, repurposing and personalising to create stylish, unique masterpieces. Hester van Overbeek shows you 23 ways to update your wooden furniture and home accessories, all with step-by-step photos to guide you along the way. Projects range from simpler ideas, such as a table made from stacked old magazines, to larger pieces like the window shutters, which you can create for a fraction of the price it would cost to buy them new. Discover how to make your own four-poster bed by combining a budget bed base and pieces of reclaimed wood, or convert a bookcase into a sideboard. There are five chapters covering the main areas of the home – Living Room, Kitchen and Dining Room, Bedroom, Home Office, and Outdoor Space. Hester’s philosophy is that you don’t need much money or many DIY skills to make your house into a cosy, stylish home. With the right inspiration, you can create something beautiful.

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Book SynopsisZen Colouring - Botanical Art Pad takes Zen Colouring to the next level with an exciting new landscape format and easily removable pages. With an emphasis on nature and plant life, this wonderful collection of illustrations will help calm and relax while enabling the artist within to shine. This botanical-themed art pad contains a diverse selection of images varying in complexity and the exciting new format and binding enables the pages to be easily removed and displayed. The Botanical Art Pad also comes with a stiff board covering the back of the pad providing a stable surface to work on.

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Book SynopsisSend sweet seasonal messages with the Festive Pals My Stationery Set from Petit Collage!This craft kit includes everything you need to write and share 12 holiday greetings with friends and family, including coloring pencils and adorable stickers to add character to the animal-shaped notes. Maybe you’ll write a thank you note, share good news, or bring a smile to someone’s face with a cheerful drawing. However you choose to use the notes, they’re sure to be very gratefully received, and you can record your precious memories of this special time of year in the keepsake notebook that comes as part of the set. Perfect for ages 6+, all the materials come packaged in a beautiful keepsake storage tin with carry handle that can be reused! Inside, you’ll find 12 animal-shaped folding notes, a notebook to be personalized, 50 stickers, and four double-ended coloring pencils.CUSTOMIZABLE KIDS CRAFT SET – Ge

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