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Book SynopsisChristina West and Kacey Crutchfield are the creative duo behind the Kindred Quilt Co, based in Texas, USA. Christina is a quilt pattern designer with ten years' experience in creating a huge variety of quilts, from nursery bedding and T-shirt quilts to custom commissioned throws. Along with technical editor Kacey, Kindred Quilt Co. have been selling quilt patterns since 2022, and the brand has expanded across Instagram and Etsy. The Quilting Book is their first book.

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Book SynopsisIn these pages lie the clues you will need to crack the most impenetrable of cases. Culprits lurk between the lines of word searches. Imposters are unearthed in anagrams. A keen eye and a quick wit are your best tools for eliminating the suspects in a range of puzzles, suitable for all ages and levels.

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Book SynopsisBy mastering a few easy techniques, you can turn simple strands of ribbon into exquisite artefacts, or use them for gift wrapping, floristry, and trimming furnishings and costumes.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to learn how to make origami is all right here! From fish, flowers, and boats to butterflies, birds, and even Mount Fuji, this exciting, all-in-one origami book features 20 step-by-step projects with clear illustrations to show you how to make stunning paper creations. With every origami project comes a special border design that matches with beautifully patterned, high-quality craft paper in the back of the book so you know which one to use. With 300 colorful and perforated pages to easily pull out and fold, the possibilities are endless with this one-of-a-kind paper folding guide!

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Book SynopsisThe Unofficial Insider's Guide Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Superstar Activity Book is the ultimate celebration of music, sports, and popculture's favorite power couple. Packed with 96 pages of fan trivia, funfacts, quizzes, puzzles, and Taylor Swift's favorite recipes, this collectiblezine is perfect for Swifties and Chiefs Kingdom alike. Dive in and test yourknowledge while enjoying a playful tribute to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, andtheir unforgettable love story.

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Book SynopsisPraise for the Build a Bag series: "These books are ideal for those new to bag making and will help readers grow their bag-making skills and confidence as they work through the projects. The plastic templates are a brilliant idea and a great bonus." - The Sewing Directory New to the highly acclaimed Build a Bag series, this fantastic new book by Debbie Shore brings you a selection of 15 sensational satchels! The 15 designs are created using the full-size rigid template contained within the book. It is easy-to-use, durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus it is simple to position and use – there is no need to pin it. The satchels are made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings to create 15 very different results. But why stop there? The template can also be used for your own design variations. As you mix and match the techniques covered within the book, Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s friendly style and easy-to-follow step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the template.Trade ReviewThere is more inside this book than paper pages! The cover sports a ruler in imperial and metric and the whole is held together by an elastic strap. Why? Because inside the cover is a pocket of reusable plastic templates for making fifteen different satchels, plus as many variations as you can imagine. Whatever your own views about plastic I think that having a template made from it is a good idea, because it is something you can use many times without it getting dirty or tatty. Search Press is adept at coming up with innovative ideas for their art and craft books, and this is a particularly good one. Satchels tend to be associated with school but have come of age with an array of pretty and practical designs that can be customized with the help of the template. This does not require pins as it is semi-transparent so you can see where to draw, and you can mix and match the various options once the basics have been mastered. There are instructions with staged photographic steps for fifteen bags and these include bags with various pocket types, straps for hand or shoulder wear, a variety of fastenings plus extra details like bows, different shaped straps and ideas for using more than one fabric. At the front there are pages showing how to use the template, plus tips for working with laminates and faux leathers, what fabric supports, threads, tools and hardware you will need plus how to make your own bias strips, make straps, pipe seams, make a zippered pocket and put in several modern types of clasp. There is a page of tips plus a useful Oops! troubleshooting page. Turn to the back for a glossary, index plus how to make a shoulder pad to slip onto the strap to make it more comfortable. This is definitely a book destined for my keeper shelf and one I heartily recommend to anybody who wants to make bags that are modern, attractive and useful. Also new out in this series is a book on making backpacks. This contains a plastic template too plus fifteen different ways of making backpacks, rucksacks and drawstring bags. Make one with a teddy head, a useful bag for shoes or storing hair tools, bags with shaped corners and more. Finally at the back is a project for a cosmetic purse; another winner that adds a less featured type of bag to the sewist’s repertoire. * MyShelf.com *Fabulous book, easy to understand and use, to make a wide range of satchels, of shapes and sizes, with different shape pockets. The options are limitless. Like the plastic template which is very durable. Pictures are very clear and informative. Shall enjoy making several satchels. Once again Debbie Shore has produced a superb book. * Customer review *The book is clearly printed with good photos and instructions. I have made Debbie Shores bag patterns previously but have never made a satchel, by the look of the instructions and with the use of the template I feel it will be easily achievable. Very suitable book for all levels of sewing abilities. * Customer review *The wonderful Debbie Shore is back with her ingenius Build a Bag series. Satchels is just as brilliant as the other pattern books, and once again with a reusable template and 15 designs, this is a book that is highly recommended. I love Debbie Shore designs,simple because they are easy to make, with instructions that are simple to follow, but the finished design always looks professional and not handmade at all. With handy hints and tips, this book is just like a private lesson with the lady herself. She has made this series easy for beginners and technical enough for advanced sewists. Recommend fabrics are given, how to attach hardware and the 'Oops' page gives advice on what to do when things don't quite turn out right. The pattern templates are amazing. The pattern gives an image where each piece needed is highlighted. This makes your sewing a stress free experience. The language used in describing the patterns are jargon free and each step by step is numbered and once again includes a visual image. Recommended for every stitcher and I for one will use mine again and again. * Postcard Reviews *These two stunning brand-new titles from Debbie cover on-trend satchels and backpacks. Each book comes in an attractive hard-back folder which also encloses a wallet containing durable plastic templates, from which, by following Debbie’s impeccable instructions, it is possible to construct fifteen different bags from each book. There is a bag for every taste and occasion, each beautifully presented in full colour, showing Debbie’s inspiring fabric choices. All techniques including zipped pockets, magnetic closures and piping are covered in detail, making these projects suitable for every level of sewing expertise. Debbie also includes inspiring suggestions on adapting the templates to expand the design possibilities and create even more bags! Outstanding value for money, these books are a definite must-have for every bag-loving sewer. * East Kent Embroiderers' Guild *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Understanding the template 8 Materials 12 Tools 14 Hardware 16 Techniques 17 Debbie’s top tips 24 Oops! 25 The Projects 26 Twist lock satchel 28 Back pocket satchel 34 Big bow satchel 38 Mini satchel 44 Button snap satchel 48 Patch pocket satchel 52 Simply square satchel 56 Slim satchel 60 Zipped bag 64 Hidden pocket satchel 68 Double buckle satchel 72 Supersized satchel 76 Side pocket satchel 80 Quilted flap satchel 84 Drawstring satchel 88 A little extra something 92 Glossary 94 Index 96

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Book SynopsisCapture the spirit of a cosy Nordic Christmas with eleven crocheted decorations to create. Nordic Christmas Crochet is a mix of classic and modern-style Christmas decorations, based on the simple, natural, Nordic aesthetic that characterises Krea Deluxe, the company owned by Heidi and Pia, the authors. The book is full of beautiful, styled photographs of the crocheted decorations in situ on a Christmas tree, in the window and around the home, all the time giving a very personal touch to the festive season. Each project is accompanied by clear instructions, and templates and diagrams are also included to aid the reader in the creation of these exquisite embellishments, which include: stars, drums, pennants, birds, mistletoe and Christmas trees.Trade ReviewNo one does Christmas quite like the Scandinavians, and this book epitomises stylish Scandi-inspired festivities. Filled with typically Nordic designs inspired by nature and neutral colours -- with a sprinkling of seasonal sparkle from glitter yarns -- this book of 11 festive patterns is a must-have for anyone who loves coordinated Yuletide decorations. Authors Heidi and Pia Johannesen are the dynamic duo behind the ethical, sustainable Danish yarn brand Krea Deluxe, and are already well-known for their seasonal Christmas designs. Inspired by memories of the sisters' childhood Christmas traditions centred around foraged and handmade decorations and gifts, this collection includes designs inspired by classic decorations. For the Christmas tree, make simple stars and sparkly baubles, miniature strings of bunting, tiny trumpets and drums, and a sweet little bird with a feathery tail. For decorating your room, arrange groups of simple Christmas trees on the mantlepiece, hang a bunch of crocheted mistletoe over the doorway, and pop LED tea lights inside tiny houses. Templates are included along with tips accompanying each pattern, but there isn't a how-to section covering the stitches and techniques you'll need to make the designs, so some prior crochet knowledge is assumed. However, most of the patterns are suitable for beginners and intermediate crocheters, making this an accessible and timeless Christmas collection you'll return year after year. -- Inside Crochet * Issue 163 *If you like your Christmas décor simple, clean and perhaps a bit Scandinavian-inspired, you’ll love these 11 timeless crochet decorations by sisters Heidi and Pia Johannesen. Make drums, pennants, birds, stars, mistletoe and Christmas trees using the book’s clear instructions, diagrams and customisation suggestions. -- Simply Crochet * Issue 141 *Table of ContentsForeword 10 How the book is organized 15 Video guides and help 15 Yarns and tension (gauge) 16 Difficulty 17 Patterns 18 Drum 20, Stars 26, Ornaments 32, Mini bunting 44, Trumpet 50, Mini baubles 56, Bird 62, Mini stars 68, Mistletoe 72, Trees 82, Light-up houses 90 Templates 118 Collaborators 126 Thanks 128

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Book SynopsisWhat inspiration will you discover when you open your mind to the future with Colour the Tarot?

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Book SynopsisIn the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and joy of mending. Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love – stitch over tears, dye stains and celebrate a more sustainable life. By Hand: Visible Mending is for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.

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Book Synopsis Fun indoor games for the whole family to enjoy. Switch off your screens, gather the family, open up 60 Classic Indoor Games and remember how simple it is to play and laugh together. Inside this wonderful little book are new, classic and beloved (but often-forgotten) family games that are perfect to keep the children from their screens or tearing the house down on rainy days. It's great for entertaining visiting grandparents and brilliant at getting everyone's imagination going! Create your own family traditions with classic games like Charades, Sardines and Are You There, Moriarty? as well as new favourites like Kangaroo Racing, Sprouts and Fish Flap. Includes everything you need to know to play over 60 classic games ordered alphabetically for quick and easy reference. Suitable for all ages, it's a lovely gift to pass on for future generations to enjoy.Trade Review'A timely pocket guide to some to some good old-fashioned fun!' * Irish Examiner *'A wonderful collection of games, perfect for families and anyone looking to entertain kids - and not a screen to be seen!' * Creative Steps *

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Book Synopsis500 PIECE PUZZLE – Furry And Bright 500 Piece Puzzle by Galison features portraits of furry friends festooned for the holidays. This puzzle is just the right level of challenge for the whole family to join in on for hours of puzzling fun! The box includes an insert with the full puzzle image for reference. BRIGHT AND BOLD ARTWORK – This puzzle features a collage of woodland animals dressed in their festive flower crowns in time for the holidays. Puzzle lovers will appreciate all the interesting details as they piece together the puzzle, creating a beautiful display that will add a touch of elegance to any room this holiday season. PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Whether you're looking for a fun activity for a rainy day or a unique gift for a loved one, this puzzle is sure to impress! With its intricate details and challenging design, this puzzle is perfect for anyone who loves animals or the holiday season. The puzzle's high quality artwork of holiday woodland animals makes it a beautiful and eye-catching addition to any home or office. EASY HANDLING – The 500 ribbon cut puzzle pieces are thick and sturdy. The completed puzzle measures 20” x 20”. Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper and is made responsibly from FSC-certified material. Printed with nontoxic inks. GALISON – Since 1979, our vision at Galison has been to inspire people by bringing art into daily life with home office supplies, home décor, stationery, puzzles, and games.  

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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 five exclusive patterns inspired by nature. 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 SynopsisAguide to realistically representing the world of imagination, for beginners and professionals and everyone in between.Trade ReviewMore than an instruction book, this is a guide for fans of science fiction and fantasy. (Sue Brettingen, Model Retailer)

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Book Synopsis"Dive in the splashy water world of Natasha Tishchenko (natura_crochet)! Aquatic amigurumi have never been this colorful, bubbly and fun before, and you'll be surprised to find how easy it is to make them all yourself. Natasha Tishchenko has designed a school of splendid amigurumi who live underneath and above the water, and they're ready to make a big splash in your yarn stash! Play along with the comical octopus, enjoy a cappuccino with the chatty seagull, get some swimming lessons from the patient walrus and join the fisherman on his early morning trip. And there are many more marine friends waiting to meet you! With step-by-step pictures and video tutorials, beginners as well as advanced crocheters can create a whole 'funquarium' of their own!"

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Book SynopsisIf you love to crochet and decorate your home with lovely projects, this is the book for you! Make 15 different crocheted succulents that can decorate your windowsill, table, shelf or anywhere else in your home. These delightful amigurumi plants are inspired by real succulent species, and there are both small and large projects. The projects are quick and easy to make so suitable for crocheters of all abilities. All you need is some yarn, a hook and some pots! With a short techniques section to get you started, you can make a whole display in no time.Trade ReviewFabulous little book, lots of gorgeous patterns to make super cute little gifts for everyone. Well explained easy to follow instructions, can't wait to try out all the different plants. Customer Review Cheryl WhitfieldWas really excited to get this book. I have seen pictures floating about online of crochet succulents so I was pleased to finally see a book dedicated to the patterns. The book layout is clear and bright with great photos. Patterns are lay out well and easy to follow. Customer Review Shell JonesA wonderful little book of 15 quick crochet projects. Complete with pattern notes, as well as information on materials, tools and crochet techniques required. Delightful! Customer Review Myra ArmsonThe projects in this book look fun and fabulous. There are sections on techniques and materials and then clear instructions for each plant. I'm looking forward to making a collection of low maintenance succulents for my windowsill. Customer Review Hazel WilsonThe book has clear techniques and instructions to follow. It tells you what materials and tools to use and explains the changes needed if your using different yarn thickness or different tool size. Perfect book for any crocheter at any level. I find reading patterns difficult but found the book easy to follow. Customer Review Karen WrightThe projects in this book look fun and fabulous. There are sections on techniques and materials and then clear instructions for each plant. I'm looking forward to making a collection of low maintenance succulents for my windowsill. -- Hazel Wilson * Amazon *The book has clear techniques & instructions to follow. Tells you what materials and tools to use and explains changes needed if your using different yarn thickness or different tool size. Perfect book for any crocheter at any level. I find reading patterns difficult but found the book easy to follow. -- Karen L Wright * Amazon *Table of ContentsMaterials, tools and equipment 6 Patterns – intro 7 Crochet techniques 8 Soil bases 12 Echeveria 12 Conophytum bilobum 15 Fenestraria 18 Sedum treleasei 20 Crassula marnieriana 22 Kalanchoe orgyalis 24 Cotyledon undulata 26 Aloe vera 29 Crassula umbellata 32 Crassula tecta 35 Varispiralis 38 Escobaria abdita 40 Haworthia limifolia 42 Sansevieria cylindrica 46 Xerosicyos danguyi 48

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Book SynopsisA reference book for jewelers that brings together a vast range of skills, techniques and technical data.Trade Review'Hugely ambitious … an invaluable "bible" of information and facts for jewelry students of all levels of experience … there must be something for everyone in this unusual publication' - Craft & Design Magazine' … clear and easy to navigate; the artists featured are current and inspirational; the business advice mirrors what we teach; it covers a huge area of jewelry in manageable fashion … We Love This!' - Eyv Hardwick, Deptartment of Applied Arts, Cleveland College of Art and DesignTable of ContentsIntroduction • Section One: Tools, Equipment and Materials • Section Two: Techniques • Section Three: Designing Jewelry • Section Four: Reference

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Book SynopsisGet ready to take your coverstitch machine skills to the next level! Learn all the necessary techniques you need in order to create professional-looking garments that will rival ready-to-wear.Master the Coverstitch machine will guide you through the best practices needed for successful coverstitching, with easy to understand, illustrated, step-by-step instructions.With the basics covered, you’ll be able to create garments following the detailed tutorials on everything from sewing binding and neckband to jeans making and underwear.Master the Coverstitch Machine will teach you how to: Hem garments like a pro Sew binding, ribbing and other neckline finishes Buy the coverstitch machine that best fits your needs Use professional techniques for swimwear, activewear and underwear Stitch decorative seams Use a coverstitch machine for jeans making Fix common coverstitch issues Use different pre

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Book SynopsisSee the World! Peel the sticker, Place the sticker, And watch your painting come to life. Welcome to the golden age of travel. A transporting activity for crafters and adventurers alike, PAINT BY STICKER:TRAVEL includes everything you need to create 12 vintage, poster-style paintings that evoke the romance of faraway places. And note—the card-stick pages are perforated, so the finished picture can easily be removed for framing. 

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Book SynopsisPart of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the charming Cornish Path by Angela Harding. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference.Printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding trained in Fine Art at Leicester Polytechnic and Nottingham Trent University. She now lives in the UK’s smallest county, Rutland, where she works from her garden studio in Wing. Angela has received commissions for her illustration work from most of the UK’s major publishers, and her unique and distinctive style has become recognisable to nature lovers and book lovers alike.

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Book SynopsisClaire Waite Brown provides all the key techniques such as mixing, blending, scumbling, sgraffito, hatching, and feathering in over 100 visual sequences. There is advice on composing your painting, using colour, adding highlights and shadows and creating textured effects. The step-by-step demonstrations range from landscapes and flowers to portraits and still life. You'll find plenty to inspire you with this captivating medium with beautiful examples in full-colour photography.Trade Review I was given some pastels as a birthday present . I tried them with not much success. Seen 'The Pastel Artists Bible ' and thought why leave my pastels idle, I'll read this book. I am delighted to write I absolutely love this book. 189 pages of very useful information . Everything you'll need in materials , techniques. In detailed colour pictures. That's not all. The best of all is the ' further techniques' section. Every other medium covered from pencils , watercolour, gouache, acrylic, oil painting, masking, resist techniques, and more. Fabulous. Then subjects are covered, landscape, urban, still life, people,animals. What I also loved is there's also tutorials using of course pastels, and mixing with oil paint. I learnt a lot of ways to use pastels. Found out where I was going wrong. This book is a must for the beginner and experienced artist . Get this book first and you'll be delighted. Highly recommended. * Geraldine Walker *This is a very well written book. The images are beautiful, and there are lots to look at. This book has taught me a lot about pastels, that I didn`t even know before. I thought I knew almost everything there is to know about pastels, but after reading this book, I realise that I haven`t even scratched the surface. I have lots of ideas for new paintings using some of the new techniques that I have learned from this book * Karen Thomson *

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Book Synopsis***From THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES comes the next book of MURDLE - the 'utterly addictive' murderous puzzle book for armchair detectives everywhere*** 'THE PUZZLE SENSATION OF THE YEAR!' - JANICE HALLETT, bestselling author of THE TWYFORD CODE 'AN ABSOLUTE PHENOMENON ... THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER' - RICHARD OSMAN, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES Deductive Logico is back on the scene to investigate murders most foul in Murdle: More Killer Puzzles. These fiendishly compulsive mini-mystery puzzles challenge you to find whodunit, how, where and why. Join Logico to uncover the buried secrets of the Violet Isles, solve the riddles of an ancient and mysterious scholar, and explore the haunted lands of Drakonia. Follow the clues, interview the witnesses and use the power of deduction to complete the grid and catch the culprit. Together, you'll unearth the dark truth beneath each murder and crack the code that can only be decrypted once you've solved them all! Packed with perplexing puzzles, codes and maps, this is the ultimate casebook for the secret sleuth in everyone. Sherlock: Baffled. Poirot: Befuddled. This must be a MURDLE!Trade ReviewFabulous fun * Woman and Home *Praise for Murdle: * . *This will be *the* puzzle sensation of the year. Each scenario is solved using logic and deduction, perfect for armchair sleuths and puzzlers. It's clever, satisfying and utterly addictive -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The AppealMurdle is brilliant fun! Each one is like working to unravel an Agatha Christie-esque mini-mystery in a visually enticing logic puzzle. Move over Wordle, my brain cells want to solve a Murdle! -- Celeste Connally, author of Act Like a Lady, Think Like a LordAn absolute phenomenon ... the perfect stocking filler -- Richard Osman, bestselling author of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB seriesBite-sized mysteries that are simply to die for. -- Mindy Quigley, author of Six Feet Deep DishI'm completely obsessed with the highly addictive Murdle, a unique intersection of logic puzzles and armchair sleuthing. With an enjoyable story and challenging puzzles, I'm left wondering if anyone can be trusted. -- Olivia Blacke, author of Vinyl Resting PlaceThe ultimate puzzle for armchair detectives and secret sleuths. Sure to get those little gray cells firing. -- Ellie Alexander, author of the Bakeshop Mystery seriesThe brilliant new murder mystery logic puzzle! * My Weekly *

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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 SynopsisSew 20 stunning felt decorations – perfect for adding some festive charm to your home or for giving as gorgeous handmade gifts. Best-selling author Corinne Lapierre brings you 20 fantastic new festive designs! Create decorations to hang on your tree, ornaments to decorate your table and mantelpiece, and cards, gift bags and tags to send to loved ones. Including snowflakes, robins, stockings, snowmen, angels and more, there's something for everyone! Create gorgeous family heirlooms that you will look forward to seeing year after year. All the projects are simple to make, all the necessary templates are provided in the book and the stitches are clearly explained before you start. This fantastic little hardback project book, in a handy pocket-size format is part of the All-New Twenty to Make series.Trade ReviewClear instructions, good photos, templates are clear. There are instructions on how to go to the free website to download them to your device. Really lovely decorations for Christmas or all year round! -- Gail Cromack * Amazon Customer Review *Corinne Lapierre designs are absolutely charming – a nice mix of Scandi, French, traditional, modern feels; beautifully, clearly photographed pictures, nicely displayed, and very inspiring so you could not only make the ornaments illustrated – say, the robin wreath – but also interchange bits and pieces and use them for your own inspiration – say, make the robins into a garland (like the snowflake garland) or use them as parcel hangers. Instructions are clear and unthreatening and warn you of possible tricky bits (of which there are very very few!) Helpful, too, that in the intro technique section she explains which felts are best to work with, as there can be a huge difference. * Amazon Customer Review *This is a beautifully written craft book for felt embroidery. Very clear instructions. Easy for a beginner and experienced. The style is all top stitching with no seams to turn which makes for a quicker result. Also the stitch detail adds to the beauty and very rewarding. This book has more variety in projects. Hoop framed and box framed. Felt is so easy to cut no fray edges to worry about. -- Geraldine Walker * Amazon Customer Review *The instructions are clear and simple, the photos show exactly what to aim for and I love the extra tip offered for each project. There’s quite a lot of embroidery involved in some of the makes, which could be a bit daunting if you’re a stitch virgin like me. But again, clear, simple instructions are offered for the different stitches at the start of the book. I did worry that the hardback format might mean it was difficult to keep the book open at the desired page without cracking the spine, but actually, this isn’t a problem at all. The book stays open just fine. I’m looking forward to trying some of the projects! -- Gill Dickinson * Amazon Customer Review *Corinne Lapierre is thrilled to have partnered with Search Press again to launch a new book of festive projects. This is her fifth title with the specialist craft publishers and further establishes her as a world leading expert in craft design. She is particularly skilled at presenting very clear illustrations, instructions and stitch guides, making her projects ideal for crafters of all abilities, even complete beginners. Festive Felt Decorations is therefore the ideal gift or self-purchase for anyone contemplating trying a new hobby. Decorations include hanging and table ornaments, cards and gift tags inspired by her lifelong love of folk Scandinavian art with its rich colours and distinctive patterns. It’s quite amazing how many gorgeous handmade treasures can be made from simple felt and thread! A must for creating treasured family heirlooms and meaningful gifts, this book is sure to become another Corinne Lapierre best-selling title worldwide. * Gift Focus, October/November issue *This little hardback project book in a handy pocket-size format, is part of the All-New Twenty to Make series. Each project is simple to make, all necessary templates are provided and the stitches are clearly explained before we start. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Working with felt is addictive. It's easy to cut, glue, sew, and stuff, and it's easy for any skill level from child to adult. Lapierre lays it all out, starting with lists of materials and seven embroidery stitch how-tos and proceeding to her 20 projects, each with a handy tip on how to embellish, change, or enhance the finished product. A house decorated for the season with these hanging ornaments, a penguin for the table, stuffed pixies on the mantle, or a robin wreath for the door would be an inviting place for friends and family. The book also includes half-size templates. One caveat for those who succumb to the seductive photos of minuscule gingerbread cottages and mistletoe ornaments on display here: you'll probably need to purchase felt in a much larger quantity than the tiny amounts needed for these projects, so plan to make a lot of them! -- Barbara Jacobs * Booklist, October Issue *Table of ContentsIntroduction 4 Materials and tools 6 Techniques 8 Project 10 Angel, Reusable Cracker, Embroidered Felt Baubles, Appliqué Gift Pouch, Gingerbread Cottage, Mini Appliqué Hoops, Mini Stocking, Embroidered Christmas Card, Robin Wreath, Snowflake Garland, Carol Singers, Embroidered Dala Horse, Mistletoe, Framed Winter Scene, Penguin Table Setting, Reindeer Trophy Head, Pixie, Village Table Centrepiece, Santa Claus, Snowmen Templates 58

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Book SynopsisGrab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus many more skills and techniques. Once you've aced the essentials, move on to 15 clear, stylish and straightforward projects, from colourful plant pot covers to a chic crocheted blanket. As the projects get more complex, you'll practise and perfect the skills you've learned, and build your confidence. By the end of the book, you will be able to crochet a range of projects including a mobile phone case, a cuddly toy, a wall hanging and a bobble hat. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy crafting gifts for your friends, family and home with this beautiful book by your side.Projects include: - Pompom hat- Storage baskets- Cushions- Cuddly toy- Market bag- Ear warmer- Cup cosy- Sleep mask

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Book SynopsisCreated by one of Japan's most popular artists, this book provides detailed and complete instruction for illustrating fun and appealing characters and elements that celebrate life. The author's special and distinct style is simple, appealing, happy, and cute and offers artists, crafters, and art enthusiasts-with and without experience-the instruction and inspiration to draw in the Japanese character style. This book is for artists and crafters of all skill levels that want to bring their own illustration to their work. It offers both entertaining and fun drawing instruction and techniques along with inspiring and sweet unique style characters and elements.

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Book SynopsisAlison Smith MBE is one of the UK's most celebrated fashion and textile teachers and one of DK's best-selling authors. Her School of Sewing, based in Leicestershire, has been open for over 30 years, and in 2013 Alison was awarded an MBE for services to Sewing and Corsetry. She hosts her own online teaching platform - the School of Sewing Members Club. Alison has also taught at Liberty London.

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Book Synopsis1000-pieces. Shrink-wrapped, sturdy box (size 10 x 10 x 2 ins). High quality jigsaw puzzle. Finished Jigsaw size 29 x 20 ins.Part of an exciting series of sturdy, square-box 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles from Flame Tree, featuring powerful and popular works of art. This new jigsaw will satisfy your need for a challenge, with the charming Look Out! by Angela Harding. This 1000 piece jigsaw is intended for adults and children over 13 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Finished Jigsaw size 735 x 510mm/29 x 20 ins. Includes an A4 poster for reference.Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside.

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Book SynopsisHistorical World Map 4000pc Puzzle.

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Book SynopsisDiscover paper's true potential with this book full of exciting ideas. There are many things you can do with paper but what can paper do for you? Discover paper's true potential with this book full of exciting projects that enable you to discover new paper arts, such as pop ups, papercuts and 3-D shapes. Learn how paper can be used to communicate ideas, how it can be photographed and lit to great effect and even how it can be animated. Develop skills in construction, tessellation, model making and scene creating, while also working with scale and moving parts. Paper has never been more fun and more intriguing. Projects include: animal masks, ice creams, shadow puppets, tropical island, Ferris wheel, 3-D pig, car, lantern, geometric mobile, paper food, pop-up greetings card, paper theatre, giant pencil, and many more. This mindful practice is a sure-fire way of not only bringing some much needed calm into your life, but also

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Book SynopsisTime: Depends how long you last!Number of players: 2Includes: 52 playing cards, plus an instruction cardAges: 18+Assembly required? NoBatteries required? NoWarning: Not suitable for persons under 18 years. For adult use only.Who cares about winning? In this game, it's the taking part that counts...This X-rated version of the classic game of Snap is all about speed, spontaneity and paying close attention to the sex positions on the cards. It'll leave you and your opponent gagging for more.

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Book SynopsisHeads and tails game.

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Book SynopsisMemory game (24 pieces).

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Book SynopsisSIMPLE & HILARIOUS ADDICTIVE FUN : The party in a box with a laughter guarantee! Beautifully made, easy to pick up and hard to put down! Forget going out this game will have you playing and laughing through the night! Play with your friends or bring it to a bar to make new ones! With 200 cards and multiple game modes, each play-through is different and full of hysterical, surprising and unique situations which will have you and your friends giggling like children in no time! HOW TO PLAY: Just shuffle the deck and take turns drawing a card! There are 6 different kinds of cards -ACTION (Green) cards take action as soon as they are picked up and include many different Mini-games & challenges. -RULE (Red) set new rules for everyone playing (Max 2 at a time) -POWER (Pink) cards give you hilarious abilities! -WEAKNESS (Blue) cards give you personal rules to follow -SPECIAL (Yellow) kept secret and used once at any time! -WILD CARDS for alternate ways to play. WHAT'S INSIDE? : The handy porta

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Book SynopsisThis funny and charming book opens the door to the many possibilities of the garden shed - just about the last male bastion left in the modern household. It is packed with 101 tasks, tools, simple projects, science experiments and ideas of all sorts for having hours of uninterrupted fun. Whether you want to rediscover the lost art of ''make do and mend'', create some useful knick-knacks, explore model-making opportunities from little yachts made from matchsticks, wooden toy tractors or exquisite toothbrush stands, dabble with some simple experiments with optical illusions, static electricity, vibrating glasses or just enjoy a spot of peace and quiet with the radio and a glass of beer, this book is a treasure trove of great ideas. Beautifully illustrated with good old fashioned line drawings and brimming with bright ideas to keep men entertained for hours, it is set to become a cult classic. Welcome to the sanctuary of the shed!Trade Review...little gem of a book written in a quirky enough style to keep you entertained and filled with enough projects and ideas to keep you going for ages * Practical Woodworking *

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Book SynopsisChoose your colours, unleash your creativity and lose yourself in a wonderful, feline-filled coloured universe. As you focus on colouring in and forget the stresses of everyday life, you''ll find calm returning.

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