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Book SynopsisSashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means ''stab stitch'' and refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up distinctive decorative patterns, of which there are hundreds. The book begins by exploring the origins of the technique to strengthen clothes and to make them warmer. Getting Started describes everything you need to begin stitching, including selecting suitable fabrics and threads, marking out patterns on the fabric, as well as the stitching technique itself. Ten project chapters show how easy it is to use sashiko patterns to make beautiful items for the home. The sashiko patterns are described in step-by-step detail in the pattern library, showing you exactly how to achieve each individual pattern with ease. Finally a gallery of work by contemporary Japanese textile artists provides extra inspiration.Table of ContentsIntroduction History of Sashiko - illustrated with examples of original sashiko; Getting Started - equipment, tools, marking out distortions, starting and finishing, threads and needles stitching action, fabrics, sashiko for patchwork and quilting, counted sashiko; The Projects Framed samplers X 3 Coasters X 12 Greetings cards X 6 Table mats X 2 Sampler cushions X 2 Tote bags X 2 Noren curtain (traditional door hangings) Drawstring bags X 2 Zabuton floor cushions X 2 Table runner Pattern Library; Running Stitch; Patterns - square, square and spiral, shippo and curves, starfish, waves, hemp leaf, weaves, square grid, diamonds, hexagons, saya brocade, and variations on each; One-Stitch; Patterns rice, coin, persimmon flower, woven, darned, and variations on each; Motifs Gallery Acknowledgments Suppliers Bibliography Pattern Index General Index

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Book SynopsisLearn how to draw all your favorite Five Nights at Freddy''s characters!Filled with all your favorite characters from the bestselling horror video game seriesFive Nights at Freddy''s, this how to draw is packed with step-by-step instructions to create your own artwork of these terrifying creations. The gang is all here, from mainstays like Freddy and Chica to the twisted and glamrock animatronics, with 96 pages of drawing fun perfect for any Freddy Fazbear''s Pizza super fan.

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Book SynopsisThe Essential Guide to Pattern Making is an extensive and clear guide for all who wish to become confident in designing and making their own patterns. This handy book will become any dress-maker's pattern-designing bible: with accessible break-downs on seams and darts, the order of make for any garment, how to consider your measurements from scratch, and developing your patterns with the inclusion of pockets, pleats, cuffs, and fastenings. This comprehensive guide features lots of tips, and is 'bursting at the seams' with coloured illustrations to help lead you through. Written by designer Andrew Richards, a previous designer for Valentino, and Jo Barnfield: an experienced Pattern Cutter and Technical Illustrator who has worked under the likes of Jasmine Di Milo, and has worked as a university lecturer in Fashion for years - most currently at the University of the West England. This guide will make pattern-making less scary, boosting the confidence of any designer. Learn to be an intuitive pattern-maker with a depth of understanding in constructing coats, jackets, blazers, dresses, trousers - the works!Table of ContentsIntroduction THE BASICS Chapter 1: Tools, Supplies, and Equipment Chapter 2: Fundamentals of a Garment Chapter 3: Fabric Considerations DRAFTING TECHNIQUES Chapter 4: Designing Patterns from Scratch Chapter 5: Fitting Principles and Pattern Adjustments Chapter 6: Rub-off Pattern Drafting PATTERN DEVELOPMENT Chapter 7: Volume and Suppression Chapter 8: Sleeves Chapter 9: Collars Chapter 10: Waistbands and Cuffs Chapter 11: Openings and Fastenings Chapter 12: Finishings, Linings, and Facings Chapter 13: Pockets THE DESIGN MAKER Chapter 14: Going Pro Glossary Resources Index

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Book SynopsisGet your granny on with this collection of 12 different crochet wearablesone for each month of the year.

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Book SynopsisSew a creative, wearable wardrobe with the Matchy Matchy Sewing Club's guide to mixing, matching and using what you've got to create 12 adaptable sewing projects.

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Book SynopsisIn this whimsically charming colouring book for adults, 80 imaginative scenes come to life as you express your creativity. Featuring coloured examples to inspire and new and enchanting fairy tale art, you can colour each page with your pen or pencil of choice. Whilst some designs span across a full spread, others stand alone on an individual page.

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Book SynopsisThread journals are a way of visually reflecting on life events and occasions over one year. Needlecrafters may choose to record events one day a time or one week at time, but whatever approach they adopt, this is a fun and visually appealing way of keeping a diary. Featuring 1000 illustrated motifs, many also demonstrated as stitched examples, 365 Days of Stitches provides readers with the knowledge needed to complete their mindful 365-day project. Trade ReviewI have seen many of these embroidery samplers on social media, each one personal, telling a story of the individual and their year long journey. I don’t think you need to be an advanced embroiderer to be able to create a beautiful doodle of your days, months and year. It is a wonderful way of highlighting special events, moods and things to remember. It will also be a mindful and relaxing way to spend an hour each day to reflect on how you are and what you doing. This book is just divine. From start to finish Steph Arnold holds your hand and gives you quality advice, from sorting your threads, choosing your fabric and the size of your hoops. There are step-by-step visual and written instructions for 15 embroidery stitches which are so easy to understand you really cannot go wrong. -- Tracy Shephard * createcraftread *Having taught textiles for over 17 years I could have done with this book back when I started. Out of all the many books I have gathered over the years I haven’t been as keen to use one as much as this. In this book Steph covers everything from what you need to get started, how to attach your fabric to the hoop and how to finish your piece ready to hang on the wall. All the steps are supported with photographs and illustrations to make it super simple especially for the newbies and younger stitchers. There’s even some iron on templates to help you start creating your personalised embroidery journal. They are large in size which was a lightbulb moment. Why haven’t I scaled up before to fit more on? The stitch guide is by far the best I have used. I’ve seen so many over the years but this one beats the rest. All the stitches are broken down into 4 or 5 steps (something I try and do as a teacher so as not to confuse and put them off). Steph and the Oh Sew Bootiful team are masters at not overcomplicating things. The photos are plentiful and the book is laid out in a way that is accessible to all. Sometimes I struggle with ideas but with this book it is easy to find inspiration. There’s a quick reference contents page at the front of all the sections and at the back an index of all 1000 motifs. The alphabet, numbers and diacritics are really handy too. The way each motif has been illustrated and photographed stitched up means you could adapt existing ones to personalise them such as changing the colour, adding symbols etc. The addition of the featured artists and their creations is brilliant. Ultimate goals right there. I’ve now got tons of ideas. The book is a handy size which means it’s perfect for popping in my kit and taking on my travels. The Great Outdoors section is going to be used on repeat (and the Sweet Treats! Overall 10/10 and 5*. You will not be disappointed and neither will all the stitchers you gift it to, it’s the perfect present! Here’s to years of creative stitch journaling courtesy of Steph and Search Press! -- Sue Riley * Customer Review *This book is beautiful. There is full colour photography throughout, showing each of the motifs stitched into a sampler, shown by season, occasion and theme. There are example embroidery journals and information about people who have kept them, as well as guides to stitches you might use. There is information about supplies to use and how to go about keeping you journal, there are even iron on transfers to set the journal up in different ways. I’ve tried to keep an embroidery journal before but lost inspiration and didn’t complete the year. The ideas in this book have my creative juices going and I’m going to get started on a journal straight away! I definitely recommend picking up this gorgeous book for inspiration for a fun and exciting way of keeping a record of the little happy moments in life as a keepsake to look back on in years to come. -- Naomi Markham * Customer Review *Keep a personal embroidery journal to reflect on life events and occasions over one year. Record events a day, or a week at a time but, whatever your approach, this is a fun and visually appealing way of keeping a diary! * Machine Knitting Monthly, October 2023 *Steph Arnold invites readers on a year-long adventure of self-expression through embroidery. If you like the idea of thread journaling then this is the book for you! Steph shows how to keep a diary in a visually appealing way, and how to enjoy recording life events as an exercise in mindfulness. There are 1000 motifs designed by Steph for you to select from as you create your journal. A must-have guide for experienced thread artists and beginners who are looking to take on a mindful creative project! -- Stitch Magazine * Issue 145 *Textiles have historically acted as vehicles for recording lives through stitch. It seems that over recent years, there’s been an increase in people using stitch to create, more specifically, embroidered journals as a record of their lives. This is the first book that I’ve come across that is specifically aimed at supporting and inspiring people to keep an embroidered journal of their own. [...] This is a really beautiful book which is jam-packed with ideas, motifs and creativity. It has beautiful photography throughout with a really clear and easy-to-follow format. I’d highly recommend it for anyone interested in embroidery, stitching, journalling, creativity or textiles! -- Naomi Clarke * naomialice.co.uk *Lifelong crafter and founder of Oh Sew Bootiful sewing kits, Steph Arnold shares her passion for stitching in an encouraging book that celebrates self-expression through embroidery. "Its a great way to be mindful, of looking for the positives in each day," says Steph, as she explains the stitches, techniques and equipment needed to get started on your thread journaling journey. The aim of 365 Days of Stitches is to create a visual keepsake of your year, memorialising the important daily and monthly events with resonant motifs (there are a thousand included in the book) and wonderful words. * The Simple Things *Table of ContentsMeet Steph 4 About this Book 5 Artists’ Samplers 6 CHAPTER 1: Core Techniques and Stitches 10 BEFORE YOU START - Tools and materials 12, How to fit the fabric to the hoop 13, Colours 13, Templates 14, Transferring the motif to the fabric 15,How to finish the back of the hoop 15 STITCHES 16 CHAPTER 2: Motif Directory 22 ANIMALS 24 - On the Farm 24, Reptiles and Dinosaurs 26, Zoo Animals 28, Birds 30, Insects 32, Pets 34, Sea Life 36 NATURE 38 - Plants and Fungi 38, Flowers 40, Weather 42 HOME 44 - Houseplants 44, Home Improvement 46, Cooking 48 FOOD AND DRINK 50 - Food 50, More Food 52, Fruit and Veg 54, Drinks 56, Sweet Treats 58, Sweets 60 CELEBRATIONS 62 - Wedding 62, Easter 64, Birthday 66, Valentine’s Day 68, Halloween 70, Christmas 72, Religions and Celebrations 74 WORK AND PLAY 76 - Travel 76, Ball Sports 78, Other Sports 80, Hobbies 82, More Hobbies 84, Music 86, The Great Outdoors 88, At the Beach 90, Entertainment 92, Work and Education 94 PERSONAL CARE 96 - Beauty 96, Clothes 98, Shoes and Accessories 100 CHILDREN 102 - Baby 102, Toys 104 MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT 106 - Spiritual 106, Astrology 108, Health 110 ASTRONOMY 112 - Space 112 GENRE 114 - Fantasy 114 COMMUNICATION 116 - Symbols 116,Doodles 118, Emojis 120, Alphabets, Numbers and Diacritics 122 Index 124 Acknowledgements 128

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A great encyclopedia for crocheters, with detailed step-by-step instructions on crochet across the spectrum." -- Simply Crochet

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Book SynopsisMany novice artists are intimidated by the prospect of trawling through very technical drawing books, especially given our busy day-to-day lives. Five-Minute Watercolour is a handy companion as you explore your artistic potential by sketching in watercolour – in five minutes you can produce a great painting that you'll be proud to keep and share. Discover 55 bitesize exercises, written in jargon-free language, to help you make watercolour painting a part of your day. Starting with advice on the basic supplies you will need, professional urban watercolour artist Samantha Nielsen takes you through all the techniques required to begin and pursue your creative journey - from brush control to using warm and cool colours, followed by advice on implementing these techniques such as painting skies, seascapes or people. Samantha then helps you take it further by showing you how to capture movement and create depth. Every spread in the book features five expert tips and ideas, as well as examples of amazing five-minute watercolour sketches to inspire you. For new and aspiring artists everywhere who've dreamt of making art a part of their working lives, this pocket book is perfect for you.Trade ReviewSamantha will show you how to capture warm and cool colours and use washes and blending. In 60 bite size exercises, subjects range from landscapes and seascapes to people and busy urban streets. There's no jargon or fiddling and everything is explained in simple, concise terms. Even watercolour's best-kept secrets and key techniques become easy to understand and you'll find it impossible not to get your paints out and start working the moment you open the pages. -- The SAA * The SAA Catalogue 19/20 *This isn't silk painting, I know - but try pre-treating silk to inhibit dye flow, ironing on to freezer paper and experiment. I find loose sketches hard to achieve, however, this book does give lots of tips on how to achieve them. Often an idea pops into ones head and clarity disappears before painting, a quick sketch in paint or dye can keep the best details ready for the final painting. This book, in bite size exercises, encourages the painter to loosen up whilst keeping the details clear. Most watercolour techniques are adaptable to silk painting, the use of painters' tape and masking fluid are very effective to preserve elusive 'white' areas. The book quickly covers: Create a basic sketch, finding a subject, five minute skies, trees, water, in fact, every subject in five minutes. Most of us lead busy lives, more knowledge of painting in five minutes is amongst my most wanted! This is a good book to pick up when inspiration fails us, giving a different slant on many subject. -- Margaret Dunning * Guild of Silk Painters *'There’s a wealth of ideas, subjects and techniques here and plenty to pick up and run with. The illustrations are attractive (essential given what’s being presented) and, although Samantha analyses them, they’re not demonstrations and you’re not intended to copy them. You should instead go out and find your own ideas, but what’s here will give you plenty of inspiration and jumping-off points.' Read the full review here. * Artbookreview.net *A tempting cover with the glorious qualities of watercolour for all to see and a mastery of the ever-difficult green. This book offers learners 'Super-quick Techniques For Amazing Paintings' claims the cover. Its small size belies the fact that this book contains 55 exercises to enhance your familiarity with watercolour. Practice is the key states the artist in her introduction and that is true of everything. As painters we tend to want to create a masterpiece straight away. Often with watercolour, we quickly become discouraged. It does not behave how we want it to. Will this book help? It begins with tools - you'll find suggestions for choosing the right tools. The next chapter is about techniques. This is all about washes, blending colour, lifting colour, glazing, edges, blooms and brushwork. The book moves on to applying those techniques. I liked the pages on skies best in this section, especially the image of Pamela Harmois' Beach Walkers, which is very inspiring. This section includes the essence of the book in that it gives five-minute chosen themes for skies, rocks, trees, water and waves, landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, floral. There are more ideas for quick ways to paint night scenes, the four seasons, people. The final section is Take it Further, which gives suggestions for improving on your new-found skills. If you wish to make watercolour part of your everyday activities, this book might well show you the way. Interesting and worth a read. Any artist will improve if he paints daily, given he understands the techniques and how to apply them. -- Karen Platt * www.karenplatt.co.uk *Aimed at artists who are just starting out and busy painters short on time, Five-Minute Watercolour by Samantha Nielsen will help you explore the medium through 55 bite-size exercises. Starting with tools and basic techniques, Samantha then shows you how to implement those techniques, including sections on painting landscapes and skies, flowers and people. The final section deals with more advanced skills, such as understanding colour, watercolour mediums and adding impact. The instruction is accessible, jargon free and concise so there's no excuse for not finding time to practise every day. * Leisure Painter, November 2018 *This is much more than a book for the time-poor and is a rather delightful treasure house of ideas for sketching and note-taking. Here, working quickly is something to aim for. Get it down before it moves, the light changes or you simply forget what it was that caught your eye and your imagination in the first place. It's quick-fire and brimming with hints and tips, and it's really rather fun. -- Henry Malt * Paint magazine (November 2018) *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Tools - Essential art equipment you'll need and advice on how to use them before you start Chapter 2: Techniques - Basic watercolour techniques Chapter 3: Implementing Techniques - How to use the techniques in the previous chapter to paint your chosen subject, from painting landscapes and skies to individual subjects such as flowers and people Chapter 4: Take It Further - With the techniques from the previous chapters under your belt, learn more advanced skills and theory to take your paintings to the next level; from capturing movement and exploring artistic license to understanding colour swatches and what other materials you can use, in conjunction with watercolour, to add depth and interest Key Elements - Bitesize chapter summarising basic art theory, from perspective to essential shapes Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisJ.M.W. Turner is one of the most influential and important British artists of all time. His watercolours, with their extraordinary effects of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes, are especially highly regarded. This book reveals the secrets of his technique for the first time, allowing watercolourists to try them out for themselves. For the first time, this book reveals the secrets of Turner's technique, allowing present-day watercolourists to try them out themselves. There is an accessible introduction that explores Turner's life and career and the materials he used to achieve the masterpieces we know and love today. The book then goes on to list the modern materials the twenty-first century watercolourist will need if they aspire to take on similar subject matter. Successive chapters look at a particular theme, such as Sky, Water, Trees, Buildings, People, Animals, Sunrise, Moonlight and Fire, illustrating each with one of Turner's works. Expert contemporary watercolour artists then explain, step-by-step, how to paint a version of that particular picture and how to use the techniques learnt to paint other compositions. With a glossary of technical terms, high quality colour reproductions and backed by the authority of Tate, the world centre for Turner scholarship, this is a must-buy purchase for all lovers of J.M.W. Turner and of watercolour painting.

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Book SynopsisIf you love the Kawaii style but don't know where to start, this is the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: Kawaii will help you turn simple shapes into cute drawings in this popular style in just ten easy steps. Create over 50 different characters from a cuddly penguin and a magical unicorn to a cheeky bubble tea and a cute cupcake, by following the step-by-step instructions. Learning to draw has never been so simple!Trade ReviewAs someone who loves drawing but is always disappointed with the results, I was delighted to see that this book gives such clear guidance that it’s really hard to go wrong. There are over 50 kawaii drawings ranging from animals through food and people to fantasy and expressions. The illustrations are easy to follow and have detailed instructions for every step of the way. Although recommended for 10 years and over my 8 year old granddaughter was able to follow the illustrations (the written instructions are in a font she found difficult to follow) and was very happy with the finished results. She was keen to take it home to help occupy her in the school holidays! -- Naomi Shaw * Amazon Customer *If you love the Kawaii style but don’t know where to start, this is the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: Kawaii will help you turn simple shapes into cute drawings in this popular style in just ten easy steps. Create over 50 different characters, from a cuddly penguin and a magical unicorn to a cheeky bubble tea and a cute cupcake, by following the step-by-step instructions. * Craft Focus, August/September 2023 *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 6 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 7 KAWAII EXPRESSIONS Smiling 10, Shy 11, Crying 12, shocked 14, Cute 15, Angry 16, Panicked 18, Confused 19 KAWAII ACCESSORIES Phone 22, Purse 24, Handbag 26, Jewellery 28 KAWAII MONSTERS Ghosts 32, Mummy 34, Pumpkin head 36, Bat 38, Vampire 40, Witch 42 KAWAII ANIMALS Panda 46, Rabbit 48, Dog 50, Cat 52, Hamster 54 KAWAII BIRDS Cockatiel 58, Penguin 60, Chick 62, Lovebird 64 KAWAII FANTASY Unicorn 68, Fairy 70, Dragon 72, Mermaid 74 KAWAII FOOD Sushi 78, Fish and chips 80, Bubble tea 82, Rice ball 84, Bento 86, Curry 88, Ice cream 90, Fruit 92, Mochi 94, Dango 96, Kakigori 98 TEA PARTY Teacup 102, Teapot 104, Sandwich 106, Cupcake 108, Muffin 110, Cookies 112, Macaroon 114, Apple pie 116 KAWAII PEOPLE Princess 120, Prince 122, School kids, 124, Kimono girl 126 ABOUT THE ARTIST 128 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 128

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Book SynopsisA researched study on art's most fundamental themes, Colour and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge.Trade ReviewJames Gurney's series of illustrated fantasy adventure stories, beginning with 1992's Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time, produced a generation raised on Gurney's highly realistic paintings of an entirely unreal subject.... Still it was no surprise to the author-artist-blogger and his long-time publisher Andrews McMeel when his recently released second volume of art instruction, Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, became a bestseller for AMP immediately upon its release in December 2010, selling out its 10,000-copy run in just two months. (Mark Schulz, Publishers Weekly)Dinotopia author and plein-air painter Gurney offers a practical, well-organized, and informative handbook for artists of all levels. (Chronogram Magazine)This is a terrific book, highly recommended not only for young artists but anyone with an interest in traditional art technique. (Karen Haber, Locus)

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Book Synopsis Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors.   Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs.   Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 1

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Book SynopsisDive into a wonderfully vibrant world of intense tones in this kaleidoscopic colour by numbers challenge. The easy-to-use number system is perfect for beginners, who can complete each image with paints, pens or pencils and reveal an astoundingly vibrant colour palette on every page. From stunning animals and breathtaking scenes, each single sided piece of artwork is a feast for the eyes; perfect for adults who wish to rediscover their playful side, or for children who enjoy an artistic challenge!Trade ReviewA sophisticated approach to colour by numbers, creating dramatic, vivid pictures * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisImagine mind-bending new worlds with over one thousand surprising images. From the same team that created the best-selling Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage comes this new collection of surprising images: a trip down the rabbit hole which will blow your mind and add new life to your collages.Every title in the Collage Kit series has all you need to create a host of surprising artworks of your own. There are over a thousand lively images – including backgrounds so you can create dramatic scenes – and a practical introduction will teach you the tricks of colour, composition, and juxtaposition that will fill your work with meaning and intrigue.Just bring scissors, glue, and your imagination!

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Book SynopsisEscape the mayhem of the busy world and indulge in this relaxing colouring book. From animals and landscapes to mandala patterns and scenes from everyday life, this delightful collection of more than 60 designs will bring hours of pleasure. This colour-by-numbers book is perfect for those who love colouring but prefer to have some guidance regarding colour-choice. It includes a key of suggested colours on the back flap, meaning you can flip these out to refer to when colouring each design. This stress-relieving book, printed with large-print numbers for enhanced readability, will help you create wonderful and professional-looking artwork with ease and enjoyment.ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Large Print Colour by Numbers Collection contains an array of enchanting designs, printed on thick, high-quality paper with large-print figures for easy reading.

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Book SynopsisSummon your inner Miss Marple and get ready to deduce whodunnit in this fiendish collection of crime puzzles from Dr Gareth Moore.Mischief is afoot, and you’ve been summoned to stop it – pit your wits against nefarious criminals and solve a townful of mysteries. Put your Agatha Christie hat on and find out if you’re sharp enough to catch the criminals before they cause any more trouble. Featuring 10 scenarios, each scenario opens with a scene setting and notes made in the notebook of the investigator which lead you through a series of puzzles to the denouement. With all kinds of puzzles, including logic, word, number, picture and memory challenges, this book will put your wits to the test – so grab a cup of tea and a pencil and get ready to snuggle up with this perplexing collection of cosy crime puzzles.

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Book SynopsisJane Packer Flowers is one of the world's most influential floristry companies, with a distinctively elegant yet refreshingly modern look. This book makes the company's floral expertise and design creativity available to all.

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Book SynopsisTom Scott runs two successful Youtube channels with weekly videos, and he's the host of the Lateral quiz podcast. His videos have taken him across the world, and amassed over 1.6 billion views in the process. He was the presenter of Gadget Geeks on Sky One, and was seen Celebrity University Challenge competing for the York team, where he got to the semi-final.A two-time winner of the World Creative Thinking Championships, David Bodycombe is a professional quiz writer and quiz consultant, and the former question editor for Only Connect. He has written several quiz books for Constable and Michael Joseph, some of which have been reprinted more than thirty times, and has contributed to television shows including The Crystal Maze, Treasure Hunt and Fifteen to One.

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Book SynopsisFor boxing fans and desk jockeys alike, Desktop Boxing is the perfect desk accessory for fun yet effective stress relief. Don''t take out your stress on your coworkers, take it out on this mini punching bag! Box includes: A mini desktop punching bag with suction cup base Two tiny boxing gloves for your pointer fingers A mini book with basic finger boxing moves and boxing trivia

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Book SynopsisWith a thorough how-to section that includes step-by-step photography and 60 patterns that range in project type and technique, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners will help new crocheters build skills and make many useful items at the same time. Whether you’re picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are familiar with the basic crochet stitches and need something to make, 60 Quick Crochet Projects for Beginners is the perfect book for you. A thorough learn-to-crochet section instills all the core knowledge you need to get started, and an expansive collection of 60 beginner-friendly patterns provides endless hours of happy crafting. Beginner doesn’t have to mean boring, so this pattern collection is accessible yet includes numerous techniques such as colorwork, bobbles, textures, and more to keep crocheters engaged and constantly developing their abilities as they stitch hats, scarves, shawls, mittens, blankets, and even garments. Sidebars are included throughout with tips, tricks, and insight to build crafting knowledge and encourage critical thinking and creativity. With every project made in Pacific from Cascade Yarns, this superwash wool and acrylic blend comes in dozens of colors and will ensure that each project is beautiful, soft, and durable.

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Book SynopsisCUT FLOWERS is an A-Z guide to the most popular flowers used in flower arranging.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling ''Queen of Colouring'', a gorgeous new colouring book that explores fairytale worlds and intricate magical vistas.Magical Worlds is a colouring book of faraway lands, enchanted castles, and inky realms, all featuring Johanna Basford's trademark illustrations. Let your creativity take you on an incredible journey as you add colour to underwater cities, tiny, cosy cottages, and marvellous tree houses.A beautiful lay-flat binding, thick cream paper and cover laced with delicate gold foiling make this book a treasure to bring to life with colour.

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Book SynopsisDiscover an all-in-one introduction to neon watercolour paints with this beginner''s guide to the essential techniques. Put your skills to the test and paint the beautiful collection of fantastical beasts and bring the extraordinary creatures from worlds far from our own to life.Follow the simple, step-by-step instructions to learn everything from brush positions and blending colours to adding fine detail. Use the brush and paint palette to apply your new skills across 25 pages of wondrous illustrations from myth and legend.

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