Needlework, textile and fabric crafts Books

Book SynopsisThe fascinating art of felt-work is celebrated in designs and inspirational projects for wonderful hats, slippers, blankets and accessories of all kinds.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the amazing Gelli Arts platea revolutionary printmaking surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures! This book will show you how to use gelatin printing to create 32 stunning designs of layered prints, decorative pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards, and more! Gelli Arts Printing Guideteaches you all the basics you need to know on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Perfect for both beginners and experts, durable and reusable Gelli Arts plates are easy to clean so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to your next project. This newly expanded edition contains an updated gallery of art featuring the latest Gelli Arts plate techniques. Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations give each print its own unique personality!

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Book SynopsisUpholstery: A Complete Course comprises an encyclopaedic guide to the techniques & materials of the craft in addition to fascinating information on its history and development. Since first being published in 1990, with a second revision in 2016 and now a third in 2022, this book has proved itself to be a useful volume for those entering the world of upholstery. Traditional handwork, modern industrial methods and everything in-between, it is all explained here with an entire overview of the upholstery trade. By following the five useful projects in this book, you will be able to apply the key techniques you have learnt into practise. With detailed pictures and illustrations by David James to help guide you, the old furniture needing an update will be brought back to life in no time. This book continues to thrive and inspire those wanting to give a piece of their furniture a fresh new look. Recycling old furniture can be rewarding and exciting, which is exactly why this book has been picked up time and time again. Whatever interests you have in upholstery, this book is guaranteed to give you information about everything you need including materials and tools, as well as the history and development of the craft. Topics include: History, Development, Tools, Machines, Materials, Fabrics, Leather, Foam, Frames and Structures, Springs, Traditional Techniques, Modern Techniques Projects: Loose Seat For Dining Chair, Piped Scatter Cushion, Hall or Lounge Stool, Edwardian Music Stool and a Mid-Victorian Dining Chair With Buttoned Seat An established and comprehensive reference guide to the craft, in print since 1990 Five projects with helpful step-by-step photographs to aid the novice and build on techniques explained in the book Written by expert author David James Suitable for all levels of ability Beautifully illustrated throughout Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1 - History Chapter 2 - Development Chapter 3 - The workshop Chapter 4 - Tools and power tools Chapter 5 - Machines and mechanisation Chapter 6 - Materials Chapter 7 - Fabrics and covers Chapter 8 - Leather Chapter 9 - Preparation of material Chapter 10 - Foams Chapter 11 - Frames and structures Chapter 12 - Springs and suspension systems Chapter 13 - Traditional techniques Chapter 14 - Modern techniques Chapter 15 - The traditional chair Chapter 16 - Hand-sprung upholstery Chapter 17 - Settees and other pieces Chapter 18 - Beds and bedding Chapter 19 - Restoration Chapter 20 - Upholstery projects Conversions Glossary Upholstery terms Bibliography Useful addresses About the author Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisTailoring is the complete photo guide to sewing jackets and coats. Written by sewing professionals, this book teaches the trusted, proven methods for sewing tailored jackets with impeccable details and perfect fit. Written for the intermediate sewer who wants to move on to more challenging projects, this book ensures success with detailed, step-by-step instructions, more than 400 photos, in-depth discussions about products and how to use them. Tailoring offers guidance for every aspect of tailoring a jacket: fitting and pattern alteration, fabrics and tools, interfacings, interlinings, seams and finishes, hand stitches, collars, pressing, topstitching, shaping shoulders, setting in sleeves, sewing pockets, vents, and making perfect buttonholes.Trade Review'An ideal sewing partner for those progressing to this level.' Sew Today

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Book SynopsisLearn all about knitting ganseys with this comprehensive sourcebook from an expert in the subject, Di Gilpin. Discover all the techniques you need to make an authentic gansey sweater including the under arm gusset and shoulder seams as well patterns for more contemporary style projects.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 6 A SHORT HISTORY OF GANSEYS 8 ‘Herring quines’: the herring trade and ‘fisher lassies’ 9 Undiscovered gems 11 Isabella Stewart - Gansey knitter and herring quine 11 “My Granny - A Gansey Knitter” by Anji Hancock 12 Pattern origins 14 Ganseys through time 16 TOOLS AND MATERIALS 18 Yarn 18 Needles 19 Other supplies 20 GANSEY TECHNIQUES AND CONSTRUCTION 22 Gussets 22 Working a sample underarm gusset 23 Working right- and left-leaning increases in the gusset 24 Working right- and left-leaning decreases in the gusset 25 Gansey neck gussets 26 Other uses for gussets 27 Shoulder straps 28 Shoulder saddles 29 PATTERN DIRECTORY 30 Diamonds 32 Cables 48 Tree of Life 56 Herringbones 62 Zigzags 68 Flags and Anchors 74 Trellises 80 Seeding 88 Heapies 98 Hearts and Stars 102 PROJECTS 108 Buchan Child’s Gansey 110 Hudson Sleeveless Slip Over 116 Caledonia Fingerless Gloves 124 Nancy Gansey Cowl 128 North Sea Yoke Sweater 132 Findhorn Gansey Boot Socks 138 The Minch Fisherfolk’s Kep 142 Cardium Gansey Shawl 146 Sea Biscuit Cardigan 150 The Calypso Summer Vest 156 GENERAL TECHNIQUES 160 ABBREVIATIONS 163 ABOUT THE AUTHORS 164 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 164 BIBLIOGRAPHY 165 INDEX 166

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Book SynopsisThe seminal guide to figure drawing for fashion design in a completely revised, updated and expanded two-volume edition. Fashion drawing is the most important way to visualise ideas and concepts in costume and fashion design. This new and expanded two-volume edition of the already classic title Figure Drawing for Fashion Design - revised, updated and expanded - is a precise, topic-by-topic manual that will help readers acquire and perfect their skills drawing fashion designs on the female form. Mastering the rules of figure drawing as well as stylistic techniques that add individuality and flair to the design is an essential skill for all designers and illustrators to master in order to bring one's vision to the page, and eventually mannequin. In its approach, this book is ideal both for those designers and students who want to apply themselves professionally to fashion design, and for all enthusiasts of drawing the female body in a fashion context. AUTHORS: As a consultant, illustrator and stylist for renowned fashion companies, Elisabetta Kuky Drudi has planned and organised international fashion collections and shows. She has collaborated as an illustrator, fashion and textile designer with firms such as Baldessarini, Fuzzi, Hugo Boss & Hugo Boss Sport, Jean Paul Gaultier (Femme, Homme and Soleil) and Joop. Currently she designs for various international fashion houses and collaborates as a technical knit designer with Emilio Pucci, Mary Katrantzou and MSGM. Tiziana Paci lives and works in Pesaro, Italy, teaching fashion design and painting. In her thirty years of experience, she has invented original methods for design in general and for the improvement of drawing and painting techniques for fashion sketches and figures. All this material has been organised into a number of manuals which combine both educational and artistic aspects. Thanks to their innovative nature, effectiveness and wealth of images, the texts have been translated into many languages and used in schools in Italy and abroad. She is the author of Colour in Fashion Illustration. SELLING POINTS: . This new edition will continue to be the must-have reference publication for all fashion designers and illustrators, and anyone interested in figure drawing . The breadth of information and attention to detail make this title ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who enjoys fashion design . No other book is so comprehensive and devoted specifically to fashion illustration 1500 colour and b/w illustrations

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Book SynopsisBy teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing, and guiding you through the simple stitch techniques, this book will allow you to dip in and out of projects while learning how to forage for and grow your own dye plants. In The Wild Dyer, Abigail Booth demystifies the `magic'' of natural dyeing and shows how to use the results to stunning effect in 15 exquisite patchwork and stitch projects, including a drawstring forager''s bag, an apron, samplers, cushions and a reversible patchwork blanket. Focusing on how to grow or gather your own dyeing materials - from onion and avocado skins to chamomile and comfrey, nettles and acorns - as well as scouring, mordanting (using fixative) and setting up a dye vat, Abigail explains how to create effective dyes. And once you have them, how you can produce beautiful, contemporary textiles that can then be used to create projects that build on your skills.

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Book SynopsisMake 20 stunning flowers and floral arrangements in felt.

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Book SynopsisBring some Scandi charm to your spring crafting with Tilda''s Sunshine Sewing. This brand new pattern book from the hugely popular designer Tone Finnanger is packed with gorgeous sewing and quilting projects to add a ray of sunshine into your spring décor. Featuring two full size quilts, plus pillows, soft toys and fabric bowls all made in the latest Tilda fabric ranges, plus stunning photography, this Tilda spring collection is a treat for sewers everywhere. 12 adorable projects are themed around the summer coast and countryside, with motifs of lemons, fruit trees, birds, octopuses, mermaids, jellyfish, narwhals, starfish and more.

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Book SynopsisBritain has more native breeds of sheep than anywhere else in the world, providing a valuable source of wool for feltmakers. The characteristics of these breeds vary widely, making some more suitable for felting than others. Aimed at all levels of feltmakers, this helpful guide explores a selection of native breeds, and explains how their wool can be used successfully to create a variety of types and weights of felt. The book gives detailed information on each breed of sheep and then advises on their suitability for individual projects. It covers combining different wools, and blending colours to create colour and texture and includes how to work with raw fleece, and how to dye wool and felt. There are over 250 photos which illustrate a wide variety of felted projects.Trade ReviewI have found British Wool for Feltmakers to be an inspiring and useful reference book. This book deserves to become a staple for felt-makers in Britain and around the world, packed with original, useful and accessible information which is not found elsewhere. -- Bronwen Thomas, reviewer British Fibre Arts * British Fibre Arts magazine *

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Book SynopsisKnit 35 GORGEOUS and COLORFUL baby blankets, whether for your own little one or to give as cherished gifts. Features patterns for the NURSERY, TRAVEL, and PLAY, from a newborn cocoon to a lightweight shawl and a tactile bobble blanket.From the first car journey to an outing in a stroller, a knitted blanket will accompany a baby wherever they go. Laura Strutt has designed a teddy bear travel blanket that cleverly folds away into a pillow and a hooded wrap for keeping cozy in a sling. For the nursery there is a soft crib cover and an overalls-style sleeping bag in breathable merino wool-perfect for a peaceful night’s rest. For playtime, there’s a cotton-backed blanket that can double up as a rug to take out and about and a tiny comforter blanket guaranteed to become their closest companion. With beautiful yarns, stunning designs, and a handy guide to all the techniques you''ll need, there is a blanket here ready for you to make and for the new arrival to treasure for years to come.

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Book SynopsisA stunning new collection of Tilda designs from talented designer Tone Finnanger. The perfect way to bring hygge to your home throughout the colder autumn and winter months,Homemade and Happy is a gorgeous collection of inspirational home accessories including quilts, cushions and decorative items to make Christmas even more special.Choose from a range of ornaments including gold-winged reindeer and sheep, round-eyed owls, plump pigs with flower appliqué detail, angels, stars and darling decorative cakes. The book also features pretty practical designs such as an irresistible patchwork quilt, classic pillow covers and a cup pin-cushion, all in Tone''s unique range of fabulous fabrics. The projects are photographed in the author''s own log cabin situated in the snowy mountains of Norway, and capture Tone''s unique and distinctive style. The Tilda brand is renowned worldwide and sales of the series now has combined sa

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Book SynopsisLearn the historical art of fine whitework in this informative, instructional guide from the Royal School of Needlework and master skills of Jenny Adin-Christie. This exquisite guide provides a historical background to fine whitework, and an exploration of the key stitch techniques involved in this intricate style of hand embroidery. Discover how to master five key areas of whitework technique: sculptured, translucent, filigree, fretted and voided; then apply these to two detailed and stunning pieces - a delicate button with scabiosa motif, and an elaborate embroidery honoring the 150th anniversary of the RSN. Clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams aid the reader in their own whitework embroideries, and there is plenty of inspiration by way of Jenny Adin-Christie's own elegant works, and those of other RSN students and tutors.

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Book SynopsisThe art of needle felting can produce endless possibilities of hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results. With a little know-how, some needles, wool and a few inexpensive accessories, you can learn to needle felt like a professional. Take your needle felting to a whole new level to create a range of lifelike endangered wild animal species: this book, by world-class felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will take you through the steps. Covering four different endangered wild animals, with step-by-step instruction and photos, Cindy takes you through the process of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats and blending, as well as realistic finishing touches such as eyes, nails, ears, feathers and detailing. Learn how to achieve a professional finish you will be proud of with different textured coats: blending, clipping and adding shape to give the animals a realistic finishing touch. Some of the variety of mediums and methods detailed here have been designed and developed by Cindy herself.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Basic info and items used etc Chapter 2. The Snow Leopard Chapter 3. Przewalski's Horse Chapter 4. Painted Dog Chapter 5. Secretary Bird Chapter 6. Fur Attachment Chapter 7. How to Blend Merino Wool Chapter 8. Issues

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Book SynopsisThis is a new title on the intricate skill of tatting; one of the oldest forms of lace making still in use today. This practical and informative book showcases the use of this accessible and thriving craft, ideal for creating fantastic necklaces, bracelets, pendants and earrings. Lyn Morton's wide-ranging collection of charming and innovative patterns will inspire tatters of all levels, from the relative beginner to the experienced and dedicated tatter seeking to create their own unique accessories.

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Book SynopsisWith 35 projects that you’ll love to make and a helpful techniques section, this book will teach you all about sewing machines. Start out with Clothes and Accessories, where you can make a felt collar and cosy scarf, as well as a pretty skirt. Then try one of the Bags and Cases, such as a cute bobble-trim coin purse, an MP3 player case and even a sleepover bag. Transform your room with Things for Your Room – the wall tidy looks great and gives you somewhere to store all your bits and pieces, and you can brighten up your bedding with a patchwork quilt. Finally, why not have a go at the Toys and Games? Make a rag doll, and then clothes for it, too, to get a feel for dressmaking, or create a fabric games board for playing draughts and chess. Every project has step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a skill level so you can start with easy items and move on to more challenging things as you get better at using your machine.

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Book SynopsisFrom the elegant bias-cut gown to the light and liberating day dress, this book looks at and celebrates the historic silhouettes, fabric cuts and contextual history of 1930s clothing. Equipped with instructions, patterns and enchanting photos, it explores the history of 1930s fashion, and explains how to make a range of versatile thirties-inspired garments. It takes ten examples of 1930s garments, ranging from a lingerie set to a heavy coat, to create a thirties-inspired capsule collection. The patterns are taken from original 1930s garments, with each piece being carefully measured and the patterns scaled down accordingly. Step-by-step instructions for making each garment are complemented by close-up photographs of historic details and decoration. A beautiful and practical book, it will inspire designers, dressmakers and lovers of vintage fashion who want to express themselves through timeless and elegant style.

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Book SynopsisThe 1940s were an iconic period of women's dress history, with the familiar square shoulders, crepe tea dresses and seamed stockings paired with red lips, victory curls and head scarves. This book explains the period's sewing techniques and makes a range of 1940s outfits to recreate the look of those vintage years. With detailed step-by-step instruction and over 300 photographs, it captures the style of the time and explains the impact of wartime austerity on the cut and construction of women's dress.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts, dolls, fabric games and more all made using fat quarter cuts of fabric. Continuing the series from 50 Fat Quarter Makes, this fun collection features beautiful styled photography, step-by-step diagrams and templates for over 50 handmade toys.Table of Contents Busy Book Stacking Blocks Felt Applique Playmat Taggie Blanket Ring Stacker Bedtime Buddies Snuggle Soft Playmat Peek-a-Boo House Hanging Topsy-Turvy Cat and Mouse Little Red Riding Hood Dancing Ballerina Mr Gingerbread Man Miss Kitty Doll Soldier on Parade Bit and Blox Robot Hunky Monkey Monty Bear Buzzy Bee Miss Matilda Gosling Hungry Little Piggy Sidney Dog Elephant Duo Rosie Rabbit Wise Old Owl Freddie Fish Curious Cat Doorstop Fox Pillow Betty Bird Ditsy Teddy Bear Ursula Unicorn Doll's Mermaid Tail Dinky Dinosaur Five-Eyed Alien Patchwork Pineapple Sweet Strawberry Everlasting Apples Perfect Pears Catch the Fish Huggable Ukelele Dolly Dreams Sleeping Bag Shoot for the Stars Noughts and Crosses Memory Game Hopscotch Playmat Owl Glove Puppet Match the Number Crayon Roll Four in a Row Softie Skittles Juggling Balls

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Book SynopsisA jacket is a wonderful staple for any wardrobe - it's versatile, flattering and stylish. This practical book explains how to make a jacket that can be worn with confidence, flourish and pride. Using 'speed' tailoring techniques, it explains fusible interfacings and finishes that are achievable for all home sewers, and will guide you to making a fabulous tailored jacket. Tailoring a Jacket includes a guide to fabrics, pattern choice and interfacings; advice on pattern matching; instruction on welt and patch pockets, shoulder pads and collars, as well as bound and machined buttonholes. It gives detailed help on lining and finishing your jacket, and ideas for alterations and, finally, a step-by-step explanation with photographs to the full process.

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Book SynopsisAn evocative exploration of how travel - local and far away - can inform, inspire and enhance textile art. Travel has always featured heavily in textile art, from artists’ ‘travelling sketchbooks’ to large-scale installations mapping coastal erosion or the effects of climate change. In this book, renowned textile artist Anne Kelly shows how to capture your travels, past and present, in stitch, with practical techniques sitting alongside inspiring images. She begins the book by discussing maps in textile art, including their iconography as well as incorporating actual maps into textile work. She then goes on to explore the influence of different cultures from across the globe on textile art. From India and Peru to Scotland and Scandinavia, the book shows how to harness traditional techniques, fabrics, motifs and colours for use in your own work. The chapter ‘Stopping Places’ captures the moments in time on a journey that can be distilled, remembered and documented to create stitched postcards, sketchbooks and other pieces. The final chapter, ‘Space and the Imagination’, explores the possibilities of space travel as a source of inspiration, and covers inner space too, with artists mapping their own emotional journeys. Including a wealth of practical tricks and techniques as well as exquisite photography of both Anne’s own work and that of other leading textile artists, this fascinating book will inspire all textile artists, embroiderers and makers to use past travels to influence their work.Trade ReviewA fascinating exploration of travel in textile art, with practical techniques and inspiring images' Craft Focus 'Gorgeous … Packed with rich imagery, detailed instruction and inspiration galore.' Textile Artist 'Anne Kelly has captured her experiences with travel beautifully in this new title' Sew 'This book will inspire all makers' Simply Sewing 'This fascinating book will inspire all textile artists, embroiderers and makers to use past travels to influence their work.' Selvedge ‘A delightful publication which will install a desire to look beyond, and to explore the expanse of what the world presents as a starting point for any creative endeavour, particularly involving textiles’ Art Quilt Quarterly ‘Filled with many clever and interesting ideas … Useful for spurring ideas for projects I never would have thought about otherwise’ Spin Off (US) Terry Mattison

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Book SynopsisPractical craft projects suitable for children aged 68 years, classes 1 and 2 of Steiner-Waldorf school to follow on their own or with support. Tips and techniques for teaching are included along with charming rhymes, anecdotes and stories to keep children engaged. There are also projects for young people to try while they are waiting for more attention.This is a recipe book to guide young people through making things on their own (with a little help or guidance from an adult, if needed) with few words and plenty of pictures to follow.As mainstream and Steiner-Waldorf curriculums are under more pressure to fulfill academic goals, these projects will provide opportunities to connect with the natural world, develop dexterity, hand-eye co-ordination and creativity with a series of tried and tested, age-appropriate projects to gradually build on skills and techniques.Featuring ways to make useful and personalised items, that is, expressing one's own character through choice of colour. The projects and techniques are accompanied by stories and anecdotes with a narrative that will help children to relate.

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Book SynopsisThe art of needle felting dogs can produce amazingly hyper-realistic - almost taxidermic - results, and with a little know-how, some needles and wool, and a few inexpensive accessories, you can also needle felt like a professional. If you have ever wanted to improve your needle felting and take it to a whole new level to create lifelike dogs, this book, by world class needle felting master Cindy-Lou Thompson of Chicktin Creations, will show you how. Covering four different breeds of dog (Dachshund, Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), with step-by-step instructions and photos, Cindy takes you through the processes of creating different body shapes, proportions, armatures, coats, and blending, as well as realistic accessories such as eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and nails. Learn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which Cindy has designed and developed herself, and never revealed until now.Trade ReviewLearn how to achieve a professional finish with different textured coats, clipping and shaping, and finishing off, using a variety of mediums and methods, some of which have been designed and developed by Cindy and have never been revealed until now - Australian Dog Lover. This book is very easy to read and is beautifully illustrated clearly to show specific examples and instructions. - The Kennel Club.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Basic info about wool, tools and other items needed etc Chapter 2 The Dachshund, highlighting proportions, short coats, feet and nails and large ears. Standing pose. Chapter 3 The JR Terrier, showing reverse blending, slightly open mouth, claws. Standing pose. Chapter 4 The Yorkshire terrier, showing long fur attachment, blending colours and clipping. Laying down pose. Chapter 5 The Border Collie, showing long and short fur attachment combinations, clipping, open mouth. Sitting pose. Chapter 6 The Mixed Breed, showing a coat not covered and clipping. Pose to be noted. Chapter 7 When Things Go Wrong, showing how to salvage mistakes. Chapter 8 How to make accessories. Collar/lead, tag, biscuit, List of suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to make Luna Lapin's friends and their exquisite wardrobes. This collection of sewing patterns features four of Luna's best friends and their clothes including Reynard the Fox, Clementine the Cat, Freddie the Badger and Wilhelmina the Wood Mouse!Author, Sarah Peel, takes classic garments and recreates them on a miniature scale and with exquisite fabrics including Liberty cottons, wool tweed and French lace. Full sized patterns and step-by-step instructions are included as well as a collection of charming stories about the characters and their adventures. Table of ContentsTools & Materials Techniques Projects Reynard the Fox: tweed jacket, breeches and cravat Freddie the Badger: dungarees, grandad shirt and quilted gilet Luna Lapin: tie shoulder dress and wellies Wilhelmina the Wood Mouse: wrap dress, pintuck top and suitcase Luna Lapin: corduroy jacket and bloomers Clementine the Cat: 'dreamy dress' and frame top bag Luna Lapin: nightie, mattress, pillows, sheet and mini hexagon quilt How to sew Luna and friends The Patterns

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Book SynopsisDesigner Theresa's Crochet Shop invites you to explore the world of amigurumi with 18 quick & easy animal patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, these cute and cuddly plush designs will capture your heart and imagination.

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Book SynopsisA new collection of sewing patterns from the author of the Luna Lapin sewing books. Introducing Luna Lapin's New Friends is a collection of five animals and their wonderful wardrobes. Choose from Ziggy the hedgehog, Ottoline otter, Hamish the Highland cow, Dora the pig and, of course, Luna herself.

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Book SynopsisThis book features 10 tailoring techniques suitable for novice to intermediate sewers. It offers step-by-step instructions, illustrations and fabulous photography throughout. It includes practical information on equipment, fabrics, measuring and stitching. Revamp your wardrobe and maximise its usage with this comprehensive practical guide to maintaining and altering your clothes. Acclaimed costumer and expert tailor J Francois-Campbell guides you through ten tailoring techniques, covering everything from replacing buttons to changing a garment's shape. If you're looking for better-fitting clothes or simply to prolong the life of your garments, this book will show you how with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Projects include: skirts, dresses, trousers, jackets, shirts, coats and capes, boiler suits, jumpers, waistcoats and ties.

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Book SynopsisSewing By Heart is a heartfelt sewing book from the creator of Tilda, Tone Finnanger. In this glorious celebration of her love of fabric, you''ll find over 20 sewing, patchwork, appliqué and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home. Projects include stunning quilts, pretty pillows, sophisticated soft toys, and beautiful accessories such as pincushions, pumpkins, flowers, stockings and more all designed with characteristic Tilda charm.Featuring gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions and full-size templates, you''ll soon be sewing by heart.Table of ContentsIntroduction Bumblebee Quilt Bumblebee Pillows Bee Appliqué Pillow Beehive Pincushions Busy Bees Flower Quilt Flower Pillows Fabric Flowers Circus Quilt Tree Pillow Appliqué Elephant Cabbage Rose Quilt Patchwork Squirrel Patchwork Rabbit Birds and Sunflowers Quilt Birds and Sunflowers Pillows Patch Fox Pumpkin Harvest Quilt Harvest Pillow Patchwork Pumpkins Cottage Quilt Cottage Pillows Patchwork Santa Patchwork Stocking Materials General Techniques Patterns Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisThis fantastic resource book contains over 70 iron-on designs from world-renowned embroiderer Trish Burr's best-selling embroidery books, plus 6 new bonus designs. Project instructions for each design are available in Trish's inspirational books Needle Painting Embroidery, Colour Confidence in Embroidery, Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery and Whitework with Colour. Choose from a wonderful range of inspiring designs, including flowers, birds, figures, animals and small vignettes. The book contains a short section at the start which gives colour inspiration for every design plus advice on using the transfers; the rest of the book consists of iron-on transfer paper. Using the iron-on transfers is very simple, and each design can be used, stored then reused multiple times. This book gives embroiderers a bumper selection of designs to choose from - it will provide embroiderers of all abilities with the confidence they need to get started creating their own masterpieces.Trade ReviewLove the transfers in this book, has definitely got me in the mood to get back into embroidery. -- Kathleen Nash * Amazon Customer Review *This is a wonderful book for making sewing embroidery on costumes so much easier, you could just use the techniques to print too and save stitching time – thanks Search Press. -- Jazz Tattersall * Amazon Customer Review *I love Trish's embroidery, I have been following her on social media for some time. Its good to see her patterns transfers. They transfer great onto the fabric and have good range of smaller and bigger pieces. -- Jessica Irene Morgan * Amazon Customer Review *The cover of the book is beautiful and explains exactly what you will get in the book, which is over 70 lovely iron on transfers all shown with fully embroidered colour pictures. The transfers are clear and inviting and for someone experienced in embroidery – it is like an Aladdin's cave. -- Davina Williams * Amazon Customer Review *This book isn’t quite what I expected but I do like it, I just hadn’t read the description properly ahead of time. The vast majority of the pages are filled with designs to transfer onto fabric so that you can embroider the images and the first few pages are photos from all of Trish’s previous embroidery books of the original embroidered works. In those books are where you’ll find the tutorials and thread colours and step-by-step instructions if you wish to follow her closely but of course you don’t have to, you can either attempt to colour match by eye from the photos in the book, or choose your own colour scheme and just go for it. The designs are intricate with plenty of details, most would fit in a 3-4” hoop with some larger designs included. Many of the pages include a number of designs on each and all are very clearly categorised and labelled by original book title so that you can easily go and find the corresponding instructions in that book if you wish to follow her tutorials. The transfer process itself takes a little practice but the written and visual instructions in the book are clear and by the second go I had it nailed. I also extended the time to 1.5 minutes which gave a much clearer outline and worked really well. I used the same transfer 3 times and it looks like it would still work well enough a 4th time, albeit it gets feinter each time. The flower and bird illustrations are really lovely and very much my cup of tea so I’m really looking forward to transferring and then embroidering those. All in all, it’s a good book, especially good if you have the books with the original art in. Overall, I’d recommend it. -- Lucy Fyles * Amazon Customer Review *A stunning book of transfers with well written instructions on how to use. -- Sara Hawkins * Amazon Customer Review *Trish Burr’s Embroidery Transfers is one of the many new embroidery books published by Search Press this year, as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration. They sent me an advanced copy, which took me a full three minutes to read. And that’s a good thing – because this isn’t a book you have to read. It’s a book of iron-on embroidery transfers featuring designs from Trish Burr’s embroidery books, plus a few bonus designs. The whole point of this book is to allow you to jump straight into the fun part of embroidery without having to worry about the difficulties of hand-transferring the designs. At the beginning of the book, you’ll find full colour images of the embroideries that are featured in Trish’s many books. There are no instructions for the embroideries in this book. If you need instructions, you’ll find all the projects detailed in Trish’s original books. From Trish’s iconic needlepainting projects featuring flowers and birds, to her miniature projects, to her “whitework with colour” projects – you’ll find them all ready and waiting for your iron! There are instructions on how to use the iron-ons (you can get about three good impressions from them, so they can be re-used), and then the iron-ons themselves, which are nicely spaced on the pages so that they’re not fiddly to cut out. The back cover of the book is a handy folder, so that you can tuck your cut iron-ons safely inside for future use. If you struggle with transferring embroidery designs, if you long to work Trish’s designs but are hesitant because of the transfer process, this problem goes completely away with this book! -- Mary Corbet * Needle 'n Thread *This book gives embroiderers of all abilities a bumper selection of over 70 iron-on designs, plus six new bonus designs. Using the iron-on transfers is very simple and each design can be used, stored then reused multiple times. * Machine Knitting Monthly *The transfers are all helpfully grouped in chapters corresponding to the books they are taken from. Ms Burr makes it plain at the beginning that no instructions are given here, you can find those in the books, but a transfer is just an outline for embroidering over so you can interpret them as you wish. The motifs depict a range of subjects from flora and fauna (the author lives in South Africa) to people, Jacobean style images and several stylized designs that are reminiscent of art deco. To give you inspiration and get the colours right on the wildlife and flowers there are coloured photographs of all the designs in their worked state. There are also six bonus transfers which are not shown stitched but as coloured drawings. For anybody new to transfers there is a page clearly showing how to use them in staged photographs. That’s it… you are on your own or referring to your copies of the books. Most of the images are perfect for the thread painting technique, but as they are simple shapes it would be easy and fun to do your own thing. They vary in size from whole page to smaller images fitted two or four on a page roughly 10” x 8”. A useful resource for embroiderers and guaranteed to make you want the books they are taken from if you don’t have them already! -- Rachel A Hyde * myshelf.com *Table of Contents2 Introduction 4 From Needle Painting Embroidery (designs 1-15) 6 From Colour Confidence in Embroidery (designs 16-28) 9 From Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery (designs 29-49) 12 From Whitework with Colour (designs 50-66) 15 Bonus designs (designs 67-72) 16-64 Iron-on transfers

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Book SynopsisTake your love of fabric to the next level and transform your home with this bright and accessible book for upholstery newcomers.The Beginner's Guide to Upholstery takes you gently by the hand and shows you the simple techniques you need to take the leap into DIY upholstery.Far from being a dry, technical, traditional upholstery manual, this beginner-friendly book presents 10 achievable upholstery and re-upholstery projects using modern materials and methods.In jargon-free, plain-English terms, talented upholsterer and workshop teacher Vicky Grubb takes you step-by-step through the process of upholstering desirable pieces of furniture found at antique markets, street sales and thrift stores, which are all upcycled and given a modern twist. Projects range from a simple stool, vintage sewing box, and blanket box to a fluted headboard, Danish dining chair, patchwork armchair and a mid-century sofa, all guided by the author's down-to-earTable of ContentsIntroduction Sourcing Furniture Fabric Essentials Getting Started Techniques Projects Simple stool Buttoned Sherborne footstool Vintage sewing box Blanket box/Ottoman Fluted headboard Danish dining chair Nursing chair Patchwork armchair Box cushion sofa Mid-century two-seater sofa Glossary Acknowledgments About the Author Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisAdorn your life with crochet stars!These easy and fun to crochet stars can be used for so many things! Start with the basic star that can be stitched onto clothing as a decorative patch or worn as a pin. Create adorable stuffed star babies with hugging arms and cute little faces. Frame your favorite star in a picture frame or make a magic wand for a fairy. Decorate a journal cover or wear small stars as earrings. Make multiple stars and then sew them together to make a scarf, table runner, place mat, or garland. Once you''ve mastered the basic stars, customize your creations with beads, ribbons, lace and other embellishments.These little stars are perfect for using up small bits of yarn and to stash in your bag for crocheting on the go. The 20+ ideas here are a great place to start, but once you start crocheting stars, the sky is the limit!

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Book SynopsisKirsten Glasbrook demonstrates the ancient art of tapestry weaving using wool yarn, fine linen and cotton on simple rectangular frames with notches, or purpose-built looms for larger tapestries. She shows step by step how to weave gorgeous tapestries, from choosing colours and winding warps through to creating images and finishing off with tassels and beads. Readers will learn how to create horizontal and diagonal lines, curves, motifs, shading, outlines, borders and more. There is a gallery of beautiful finished works to inspire everyone from beginners to experienced weavers. This best-selling title has been re-issued to inspire a whole new generation.Trade ReviewWhen modern crafters think of tapestry weaving, they often think of the large-scale medieval tapestries that hang in museums or historical landmarks, but the history of tapestry stretches back much further, to ancient Egypt and other world cultures. In her introduction to tapestry weaving, Glasbrook provides an overview of basic loom setup, weaving techniques, and tapestry design in the form of a sampler project featuring abstract designs. Unlike other forms of weaving, tapestry weaving does not require an expensive loom—one can be made from a simple frame or even stiff cardboard. Glasbrook covers loom preparation, including winding the warp and warping the loom, selection of warp and weft yarn, and techniques for weaving a variety of patterns via a small sampler project. A gallery of Glasbrook’s work, along with tips and techniques for weaving similar projects, follows. VERDICT Tapestry isn’t generally covered in beginner weaving books, and there’s plenty of information here to get novices started with this fascinating and ancient craft. * Library Journal USA *Tapestry Weaving by Kirsten Glasbrook provides a logical and systematic approach to the craft. The book explains the weaving of woolen cloths, linen and cotton on simple rectangular frames with notches, or specially built looms for bigger work. The book explains many techniques, which are accompanied by step by step photographs such as such as deformation of weft lines, vertical appertures, diagonal shapes and curves. The book is suitable for beginners, but will also inspire experienced weavers too. * Textiel Plus *

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Book SynopsisPom Pom Pom Animals contains 12 ingenious animal projects, perfect for crafters wanting to take their pompom-sculpting skills to the next level.Are you a pompom enthusiast looking for a new challenge, perhaps you want to learn something new, or just make that perfect pompom gift to really impress your friends and family? Not your average pompom crafting guide, the projects featured in this book go way beyond the miniature size of most pompom crafts. Perfect for animal lovers, these amazing creations are sculptural works of art, using traditional pompom-making and needle-felting techniques to manipulate yarn in astonishing ways.From a sweet little hamster to a majestic lion, the menagerie of projects featured have something for everyone to enjoy. Easy-to-follow instructions and clear step-by-step photographs allow crafters of all skill levels to follow the techniques. Beginners can start with the bunny, hedgehog and raccoon to learn the basic p

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Book SynopsisBias-cut Dressmaking is the best easy-to-follow guide to bias-cut clothes. It provides step-by-step instructions and diagrams for making over 40 items of clothing that are cut on the bias. The bias-cut technique is used by designers for cutting clothing to utilize the greater stretch in the bias or diagonal direction of the fabric. This allows the fabric to accentuate body lines and curves and drape softly. Bias-cut garments were an important feature of the designs of Madeleine Vionnet in the 1920s and 1930s but are now timeless. This classic text on the subject includes making skirts, dresses, trousers, eveningwear and even lingerie. You can make a halterneck evening dress, a cowl-necked shift dress, palazzo pants, bias-cut culottes, a cowl camisole, a strapless evening dress or a slightly flared bias skirt. The text is clearly written and laid out, making the beauty and the comfort of bias-cut clothing accessible to those not overly familiar with this type of dressmaking, including fashion students and amateur dressmakers.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Noguchi provides plentiful examples along the way, and offers several projects to put the techniques to work; readers will learn how to cover up stains on a dress, make damaged hems beautiful, and repair torn denim pockets. Noguchi has a gentle touch that prioritizes fun over perfection, and her appreciation for her craft is motivating: it's important to "feel compassion" for a worn-down item, she writes, and "befriending damage or wear will naturally create a change in your relationship with clothing and objects." Readers looking to get more miles out of their wardrobe should give this a look."-- Publishers Weekly"Detailed technical instructions combine with sentiments about the mindfulness, healing benefits, and personal satisfaction that can be derived from mending. Whether one wants a restorative craft activity or to extend the life of a treasured shirt, this motivational book will have you reaching for your sewing basket and dusting off that darning egg in no time." --Foreword Magazine"A unique and exceptionally impressive instructional guide and how-to manual, Creative Mending: Beautiful Darning, Patching and Stitching Techniques is thoroughly needlecrafter-friendly in presentation. An inspiring compendium of ideas and DIY possibilities for even the most novice of needlecrafters, Creative Mending is an especially recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft and Fashion collections."--Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisWhether using new fabrics or upcycling or repurposing an existing quilt, orphan blocks or fabric scraps, this guide instructs you through each step of the process to handcraft a quilted jacket. You will learn to properly position blocks, add appliquà elements, layer, quilt, and construct piece-by-piece.

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Book SynopsisBreathe Life Into Your Summer Wardrobe Transform your summertime wardrobe with fashion-forward, lightweight, handmade pieces designed for beach days, vacations, and lounging in the sun. Created by designer Janine Myska, who is known for her thorough, size-inclusive patterns and refined, chic sense of style, this collection is the perfect blend of bohemian fashion and summer staples. In addition to clear, detailed instructions, Summer Crochet is chock full of helpful resources, including comprehensive stitch charts, full sizing charts and plenty of customization tips throughout each pattern, making it easy to personalize this collection and alter each design to fit your unique body type and sense of style.Complete with lace details, open stitchwork, and classic silhouettes, Janine's patterns will help you look and feel your best all summer long. You can create the Tropical Beach Dress for a dressed-up vacation dinner, the Boardwalk Bralette for a day by the pool or the Bellflower Bucket Hat to keep the summer sun out of your eyes. Whatever you choose to create, this book provides boutique-quality pieces that will instantly become favorites in your closet. Grab your hook and crochet your way to a sun-soaked summer with each of these beautiful, one-of-a-kind designs.

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Book SynopsisCrochet these 12 Disney Princesses and experience a magical adventure!Create 12 of Disney’s most enchanting characters! A full-color, 76-page instruction book with detailed patterns and colorful photos will be your guide as you craft together each Disney Princess using your yarn and hook. The kit includes all the materials needed to create Moana and Ariel, plus instructions for the rest of the princesses: Cinderella, Belle, Aurora, Jasmine, Tiana, Rapunzel, Mulan, Snow White, Pocahontas, and Merida. Each amigurumi princess is sure to be a treasured part of any crochet collection!

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

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Book SynopsisMasako Wakayama shares 12 feel-good projects in the American design aesthetic. Sample techniques feature sewing, wool appliqué, punch needle, quilting, and embroidery!Trade ReviewWOW! This book is amazing. 12 different projects using quilting, sewing and embroidery techniques that are absolutely stunning. I know everyone may believe that quilting is quilting, but whether it is English, American or something else, each style is completely different in both design and techniques. I love Americana, and this book really is a delight. Applique, foundation piecing and even punch needle are included in the creations. You will learn several techniques and be given the chance to learn new skills as well as advance your current know how. The New York bag is delightful but my favourite was the Thank you America quilt design. These projects use up the tiny pieces in your stash box and there are template sheets included. This book is fabulous! -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *Be inspired by designs from across the pond with this collection of charming homemade projects. Featuring detailed instructions for a multitude of techniques, you can master new skills while enjoying all the colours and motifs of Americana with a unique Japanese twist, thanks to author Masako Wakayama. From applique and embroidery to punch needling and quilting, there's something for everyone to enjoy - just let the influences of the USA guide your work. * Sew magazine - December 2020 *

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Book SynopsisFrom the heavily beaded tubular dress of the 1920s through to the body-skimming shift dress of the 1960s, this book looks at and celebrates the historic shapes, detailing and romance of vintage wedding gowns. Equipped with instructions, patterns and photos, it explores the history of wedding wear and explains how to make a vintage wedding gown inspired by historical fashions and trends. A beautiful and practical book, it will inspire everyone who wants to express themself through timeless and elegant styles.

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Book SynopsisNew ideas for working with nature to nurture creativity in felted and embroidered textile art. Immerse yourself in nature and rewild your creative practice with inspiration from textile artist Jeanette Appleton. With a focus on the versatile medium of felt, she takes readers through a series of ideas for working with nature to boost creativity, inspire, and make us more sustainable as artists. The book covers: • How to capture the nuances of nature through creating exciting felt surfaces – lines of sea, frosted puddles, hedge and grass – and how to translate them into subtleties of texture and stitch. • Transform recycled cloth by bonding memories, mixed-media and found objects into your work. • Cutting and repairing techniques: making cuts and slits in the layers of fabric to reveal the secret strata of nature beneath, echoing the planet’s fragility. • How to make the best use of sketchbooks, maps and mapping to record inspiration from time spent in nature. • A variety of strategies for overcoming artist’s block, from revisiting past diaries and sketchbooks to interacting differently with your local environment. Throughout, the author constantly challenges the felt process, discovering a new creative working practice through connecting with the outside world. Richly illustrated with exciting examples of the author’s beautiful and reflective work, this inspirational and practical guide will appeal to textile and felt artists of all levels.

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