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This is a must-have collection of essential techniques and projects for sewers of all abilities looking to create the perfect slip covers to give their upholstery and furniture a stylish new look. Whether you are want to learn new techniques or brush up on your sewing skills, the comprehensive step-by-step technique advice and invaluable tips and tricks will help you along the way. Twelve technique-led projects from a variety of designers range from simple tie-on covers for dining chairs to fully-fitted armchair covers plus bedroom furnishings, floor cushions and table coverings. Stylish photography and easy-to-follow layouts complete the package, making this an essential buy for anyone who sews, or wants to get started.

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An exploration of traditional British craftsmanship, accompanying the prime time BBC TV series presented by Monty Don. It celebrates various aspects of rural crafts including woodcraft, thatching, weaving, stone masonry, metalwork and glass making. It showcases some of Britain's leading master craftsmen.

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A plant's botanical name does more than give it a unique label. The name can often reveal where it originated, who discovered it, what shape it is, and more besides. This book is an indispensible guide, making the subject accessible and enjoyable, showing not only how plant names work, but also how you can make use of them in practical ways.

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Born in America in the late 1940s, drag racing soon spread across the world, reaching Britain in 1960 when some local hot rod clubs joined forces to form the British Hot Rod Association. At the same time, Sydney Allard saw drag racing as a new challenge, and began building an American style-dragster in the Allard workshops. Sydney also brought over teams of American dragsters to show the British what drag racing was all about, while the British Hot Rod Association was holding meetings on RAF runways with a growing number of enthusiasts who were building their own dragsters based on the American machine designs. John Bennett realised that for drag racing to grow in Britain a permanent facility needed to be found, and at the end of 1965, he announced that Podington airfield was to become Santa Pod Raceway, opening for business in 1966. This book takes a detailed look at the burgeoning British drag racing of the 1960s, complemented by rare colour photos. It follows the development of Santa Pod Raceway, and the ever increasing fields of competitors that ran there up to 1969. A fascinating, nostalgic study of one of the fastest, loudest, most powerful motor sports in the world.

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The 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.

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The definitive guide to mini cakes with expert instruction from world-renown cake decorator, Lindy Smith. Author of the international bestsellers The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible and Creative Colour for Cake Decorating, Lindy now presents her ultimate mini cakes masterclass. Mini cakes are ideal for trying out new techniques on a small scale, making the results quick and achievable for all skill levels. They make perfect gifts, to give to guests as parties or as wedding favours or simply to make for yourself. With over 30 diverse and delightful mini cake projects for all occasions, this unique book contains all the step-by-step advice and expert knowledge you need to bake, paint, pipe, model and mould small yet perfectly formed mini cakes every time. With delicious cake recipes and fully illustrated instructions for every step of the way, you will be guided effortlessly through the creative process to make peerless bakes that are perfect for parties, gifts or celebrations. From a beach hut to a teddy bear, a pocket watch to a vintage cotton reel, the range and style is varied, fun and - like Lindy herself - endlessly creative!

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Readers will get 9 crochet patterns for scarves, cowls and shawls from up-and-coming independent pattern designers. These designers are re-making the projects using yarn that is carried by JoAnn’s. *9 projects at a reasonable price *Independent pattern designers share their patterns with the JoAnn’s audience for the first time *Variety of designers = variety of patterns *Uses yarns available at Joann’s

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If you enjoy watching clouds and want to know more about cloud types and what they mean then this practical reference guide is for you. Beautifully illustrated with lovely images from the Met Office, this handy pocket-sized book provides you with all the information you need to identify different kinds of clouds and the kind of weather that may be on its way. Full of useful information, this book provides: quick reference pages for rapid identification; a cloud classification chart and a guide to the unique cloud identification system; clear informative explanations from weather experts; a simple, easy-to-understand progression from low clouds to high stratus clouds, as well as covering unusual cloud phenomena; a detailed introduction on the history of cloud classification and an introduction to the three principle cloud forms, with clear explanations of the atmospheric processes that create them. This is an invaluable companion for the casual cloud-spotter and for all those fascinated by the variety and beauty of clouds and cloud names. Take it with you on walks and have it handy in the garden so that you can enjoy sky-gazing every day. This book is the ideal daytime partner for our book on the night sky – The Star Book by Peter Grego.

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The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of over 20 3D granny square crochet patterns all on the theme of food and drink.

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

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In The Healing Power of Movement, the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits of becoming more physically active are explored in ways that make getting moving more accessible and fun. Featuring exercises to help unblock the mind, train the breath and find the joy in getting out into nature.

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The perfect guide to getting your personal finances in order, The Budgeting Journal is undated and can be started at any point in the year. Packed with tips and advice for how to keep on top of a budget and find peace of mind through managing your money.

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Everyone has their favourite items of clothing that they love because they fit them perfectlyand look great. This practical guide explains how to remake your wardrobe favouriteswithout having to unpick and ruin the originals.

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Have you ever felt that they aren't enough hours in the day? That your mind is fizzing with all the things you need to remember? That there are simply too many things you need to do and you are buried in responsibilities? If so, then you may have experienced overwhelm! Based on the popular course from the Anti-Burnout Club, the Overcoming Overwhelm Journal takes the reader on a journey back to feeling in control and filled with confidence in just 12 weeks. Designed to be used as a friendly guide out of the murky waters of feeling overwhelmed, readers are given a set of tools they can turn to again and again to help them when times are just a little bit tough. Written by Bex Spiller, author of the best-selling Anti-Burnout Journal and founder of The Anti-Burnout Club, the Overcoming Overwhelm Journal is perfect for readers who are going through a difficult patch, and is filled with helpful advice for combatting negative feelings. This three-part journal is designed to be used over a 12-week period, starting with how to recognise and understand the overwhelm before moving on in part two to look at how to calm and untangle your mind. In the final part, banish the feelings of overwhelm for good using all the advice and techniques explored, and habits built, throughout the previous weeks. Key to those techniques is the Brain Dumping method, and the journal shows how this truly can be life-changing for anyone needing space and time to just get it all out and free their mind from a thousand thoughts! Bex Spiller fully explores how brain dumping can be beneficial and shows readers the most effective way to make this tool a key part of their self-care routine. Alongside Brain Dumping, the Overcoming Overwhelm Journal introduces new tools to have in your corner when feelings of overwhelm appear - such as breathwork, mediation, and tapping - making the Overcoming Overwhelm Journal the perfect companion to getting you on the right track for a fulfilling and productive life and prioritising self-care in difficult times.

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In The Healing Power of Scent, aromatherapist and author Ellen Rowland dives deep into the most mysterious and ephemeral of the five senses scent and explores how we can use our own unique responses to the smells we find in the world around us for spiritual and emotional healing.

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Transform your life with the positive power of kindness! We can all agree that the world could always do with more kindness. But this doesn't have to mean grand gestures or expensive gifts - often it's the small, everyday interactions that matter the most. Over 52 weeks, this undated journal guides you through the process of recognising the moments of kindness in your life, and helps you to spread that kindness to every person you meet. Combining the mindfulness of a gratitude journal with the practicality of a workbook, the role of kindness in modern life is fully explored with thought-provoking insights and exercises guiding you every step of the way. With a focus on the small things that brighten up your life, the power of spreading kindness, and keeping it in the forefront of your mind as you go about your days is laid out in attractive spreads with plenty of exercises to help you make being kind a defining feature of your personality. Spread throughout the journal are suggestions for over 100 simple acts of kindness that you can perform, and 30 pages exploring the role of kindness in modern life from author Jacqueline Snowden. Particular focus is given to the importance of showing kindness to yourself and how that is the starting point from which kindness can flow, and on how it is possible - necessary, sometimes - to specifically choose to be kind. The lessons and exercises, tips and tricks are all reasonable and accessible, and help the reader explore ideas such as paying it forward and developing empathy. The tone is inspiring and encouraging, making prioritizing kindness seem like the easiest thing in a sometimes very unkind world! Thanks to the undated format, the journal can be started at any point in the year, meaning readers can turn to it whenever they feel the need to really build the kindness habit into their everyday life. The Simple Acts of Kindness Journal is the perfect companion to living a life filled with kindness and joy, for everybody who wants to spread a little joy in the world.

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A year-long magical adventure with everything the modern witch needs to develop their witchy practice. Have you ever looked at a full moon on a clear winter night and shivered? Have you walked in an ancient forest or sat in a stone circle and felt a deep sense of peace and belonging? Do you wonder if there is more to life than the grind of the everyday? Do you believe in magic? If the answers to any of these are yes, then you need witchcraft in your life. No longer tainted by notions of sorcery, hexes and cobwebs, witchcraft has been rediscovered by those of us yearning for re-enchantment. This card deck will guide you through a year of magic. Based on the cycles of nature and guided by the seasons, it will give you the tools and knowhow to unveil the magic that surrounds us. By celebrating the eight sabbats of the Wheel of the Year, you will work with nature to activate your hidden power and trigger miraculous happenings. Witchcraft can attract love, give your career a boost, protect your home and help with healing. It will enrich your life. Packed with information and practical rituals and exercises, this card deck boosts well-being, self-worth and happiness by tapping into the healing power of nature, the cycle of the seasons, the pull of the moon, the wisdom of ancient trees and forgotten paths, and the spiritual rewards of creativity. It includes: Seasonal spells, remedies, rituals and affirmations that use the power of plants, herbs and stones to offer guidance and healing. Features including crystal gazing, dowsing, reading the Tarot, the magic of stone circles and folklore traditions, to increase knowledge and inspire curiosity. Creative projects with a witchy purpose that can be used in rituals and spells. Whether you are a solitary hedge witch, part of a coven, a practising witch or an aspiring one, this card deck will furnish you with the vital knowledge to enrich your journey and to sprinkle magic and enchantment over every day.

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Learn how to do quick and easy applique the Sew Quirky way for fun, sewn projects. This collection of 12 designs for bright and bold machine applique patterns can be used to create bags, pillows, and quilts as well as to embellish clothes. Author, Mandy Murray, has a very unique style and that is reflected in her irreverent, humorous approach to designing, so whether it's a dachshund in a doughnut or a flamingo who likes to mingle, her designs can't fail to make you smile. This collection includes 12 projects for homewares and wearables. Choose from a fun floor cushion to an apron, table mats, wall hanging and even a dinosaur inspired applique design for a denim jacket. Mandy uses fusible applique to bring her designs to life and she explains this technique with step-by-step instructions and illustrations at the beginning of the book along with specific advice about getting the most from your sewing machine and using unusual fabrics ; she loves to incorporate cork, vinyl and other eye catching fabrics into her designs. Other applique and piecing techniques covered include fussy cutting, layered applique, fabric selection and fabric 'auditioning' so you choose the best fabric for your project; how to get the right tension on your sewing machine and which feet to use, as well how to choose the right threads and needles for the best results. Other subjects covered include how to add hand embroidery and decorative stitches, quilting and finishing techniques and adding embellishments. Mandy also shares her techniques for different stitch styles, and shows you how to get exciting effects with even the most basic sewing machine. And she explains how to create her distinctive applique style using decorative stitches in the stitch library. The full-size applique patterns are included on a pull-out pattern sheet so you don't need to print them out and stick pages together, and all the applique templates are included at full-size so you can get going straight away once you've decided which design to tackle first! As well as the main techniques section there are 12 exciting projects to choose from. Mandy is known for her fun and quirky designs: a dachshund in a donut, an otter on an inflatable and a flamingo who likes to mingle all feature in this fun pattern collection which includes wall art, embellishments on clothing, cushions, quilts and an apron. The projects come together quickly and easily and make the perfect funky present for families and friends.

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From soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fibre-tip pens, conte sticks to watercolour pencils, this unique guide covers everything you need to know to begin mastering and combining different media in your drawing. This visual directory of drawing techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to explore and experiment with all the different techniques and mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try. A wealth of media and equipment is demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques progress, you'll explore the creative possibilities beyond one medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new light. Use the examples shown to aid expression and skill development and to look at the myriad possibilities of mixed media, which have all been selected because of their compatibility. Start with basic graphite pencils, sticks and powder to explore line and tone, shading, creating textures and erasing. Then move on to coloured pencils to cover techniques such as burnishing, lifting and sgraffito. There are various interesting methods to try with water-soluble coloured pencils too, including different ways of applying water, blending and overlaying colours. Explore the effects that you can create with charcoal or conte sticks on different coloured and textured papers, and discover how to use pastel pencils and chalks for expressive drawing. Then master blending, shading and scumbling with hard and soft pastels, and perfect your techniques with crayons, oil pastels and oil paint sticks. There are some really interesting ways to use ink pens for painting effects and instructions are included for cutting your own quill pen. Ballpoint pens, fibre-tips, marker pens and brush pens are also great tools for creating modern, graphic drawings - pick up some handy tips for mark making and blending. Finally, experiment with mixed media and combining various pencils, pastels, crayons, powder, sticks and pens for some stunning results. Be inspired by the huge range of drawings in this book to expand and develop your own skills.

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Learn how to combine delicate watercolor illustrations with expressive hand lettering to create beautiful art and gifts.Self-taught artist Tanja Pöltl shares the tips, tricks and know-how she's learned on her creative journey so that you can fast-track your skills. Discover the materials you'll need in terms of watercolor paints, brushes, paper and pens, then get started with Tanja's exercises to learn the basic techniques of hand lettering and watercolor painting. In the Hand Lettering Know-How section you will start with some warm up exercises and practice letters, before learning faux calligraphy, bounce lettering, joining letters and more. In the Watercolor Know-How section you will learn how to handle the brush, and gain color knowledge as well as an understanding of tonal values, transparency and opacity, and learn how to create your own unique color palette. 20 amazing step-by-step painting and lettering projects then help you put your skills in action with ideas for a myriad of different applications. Create a moodboard, inspirational cards, seasonal gift boxes, a botanical table runner, a plant journal, floral greetings cards, fruity jar labels, posters, hoop art, party stationery, a birth poster, milestone cards, a height chart, recipe cards, an illustrated ABC, box frames, 3D flowers, and more ;all beautifully illustrated in a modern yet timeless style. These inspiring projects are so varied and interesting, and will undoubtedly spark ideas for all sorts of other ways you can use watercolor and hand lettering together to create beautiful yet easy art. Even if you are a total beginner, this book will kickstart your creative journey with watercolor and hand lettering, showing you the techniques and giving you fun projects to try them out on. This accessible guide to easy watercolour and hand lettering techniques will teach you everything you need to make art that makes you happy! Self-taught and full of enthusiasm for experimentation artist Tanja Pöltl is your teacher and guide. She's taught thousands of beginners to find their creative voice through her workshops and classes, and can't wait to help you on your journey into the wonderful world of watercolor and hand lettering.

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Never serve a boring looking cake again! This stunning collection of buttercream cake decorating projects will transform your regular bakes into works of art, using simple techniques and nothing but 100% delicious buttercream. With 30 step-by-step single-tier cake decorating projects on a wide variety of themes, you'll find cakes for all occasions that will lift your baking to a new creative level. The cakes range in size from 4 to 8 inches high, and come in a host of shapes and sizes - round and square but also simple carved shapes including a wreath, a log and a birdcage. The ideal book for buttercream beginners, this colourful cake decorating book will show you how to create simple yet sensational cakes every day that will wow all who see and eat them! With expert instruction from the best buttercream teachers in the world, you'll learn step-by-step a wide range of innovative buttercream techniques using piping tips, palette knives and more.

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A collection of sewing projects for Christmas wreaths and garlands to make the festive period even more special. Celebrated author and pattern designer, Mandy Shaw, shares her favourite Christmas sewing projects with us and shows us how to make beautiful Christmas decorations to decorate your home at this special time of year. The projects feature Mandy's favourite seasonal motifs including snowmen, reindeer, holly, doves and candy canes. Mandy shows us how to use her super simple techniques to make 11 different garlands, wreaths and Christmas cones. These projects make the perfect presents for friends and family or treat yourself and make your own home extra special this Christmas!

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Learn how to create breathtakingly beautiful lace cakes for weddings and romantic occasions with this definitive guide to lace cake decorating techniques from international cake decorating guru Zoe Clark. In Elegant Lace Cakes, Zoe takes you step-by-step through creating her signature style cake designs, which feature delicate and detailed sugar lace on cakes using a range of sugarcraft techniques. Through 12 stunning cake decorating projects, Zoe explores innovative new products such as Sugarveil and Cake Lace, as well as more established techniques for creating lace effects on cakes including applique with fondant icing, and piping and brushwork with royal icing. The sensational lace cake designs included range from classic whites and pretty pastels to bolder Burlesque-inspired colourways. Each main cake is presented alongside a smaller spin-off idea, showing you how the effects can also be applied to cookies, mini cakes and fondant fancies to complement the theme. Not only does Zoe show you how to recreate the designs in the book, she also reveals how to take your own piece of lace and recreate it in sugar, as well as all the basic techniques you need to bake, level, and cover your cakes for a perfectly polished professional finish.

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Patchwork Crochet is a stunning collection of blankets, throws, afghans and bedspreads inspired by classic patchwork blocks. There are over 12 patterns with variations for throws, bedspreads and cushions that are both practical and beautiful. Designs include crocheted versions of classic patchwork blocks including the paper pieced Grandmother's Flower Garden and Nine Patch, as well as Log Cabin and Rail Fence. All the crochet techniques and charts are included to create these unique designs, as well as thrifty tips for using leftover wool and cotton thread. This colourful collection of patchwork patterns will inspire you to pick up your crochet hook and create beautiful blankets to liven up your home.

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Make little girls' dreams come true with the prettiest sewing projects ever imagined! Sewn in Liberty's timeless classic florals, rainbow hues and delicate prints, this exquisite collection of easy sewing patterns will help you bring joy and colour to any little girl's life. Let her snuggle up in a quilt... twirl and whirl in skirts and dresses... play-fight with pillows... carry her treasures in bags and purses... become best friends with a topsy turvy doll... and pretty up every part of her bedroom with lampshades, curtains, cushions and more. Featuring Liberty Art Fabrics ; the world's most desirable fabrics with a unique heritage dating back over 100 years ; and created by life-long Liberty lover and purveyor of fine fabrics Alice Caroline, this stunning book will wow you with the beauty yet genuine simplicity of the makes.

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Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Choose from 16 simple projects, each focusing on a different technique, from bags and cushions to table mats, wall hangings and bed quilts. Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions accompany each project, making them all suitable for even a complete novice. The book also includes a quilting glossary explaining common quilting and sewing terms.

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'Every one of us knows the moment when the simple act of putting one foot in front of another stops being a method of propulsion and becomes an adventure.' In this hilarious and heart-warming collection of essays, writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie reflects on a life spent exploring the British countryside on foot. From the splendour of the Pennines and the Lake District to the drama of the Dorset coast; from the canals of the Midlands to wildest Scotland, this book is an attempt to explain a passion for walking and the delights it can bring. Never Mind the Quantocks features over 50 insightful, witty and entertaining articles, including festive walks, Lakeland favourites and pub treks. Culled from his monthly column in Country Walking magazine, this collection is full of the beautiful places, magical moments and wonderful characters that Stuart has encountered on his travels. It describes such intrepid adventures as taking on the famous 'Wainwright' Fells of the Lake District, walking Hadrian's Wall with colleague Mark Radcliffe, and why the most important things to carry in a rucksack are a transistor radio and a small bottle of wine.

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Stitch with Love is the Perfect Introduction to simple stitchery. Learn how to sew the 11 specially selected starter stitches with clear instructions for both right and left handers. Today's newest and most popular needlecraft, stitchery, is an ingenious combination of good old fashioned embroidery, modern quirkiness and contemporary projects. Mandy Shaw's unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches and projects, all in natural fabrics in the stylish cream and red colour palette. It includes a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches, with step-by-step instruction for both right and left handers. It allows the crafter to create stunning gifts and home accessories which are personal and unique, and also leaving room for inspiration and creativity.

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200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & Trims Customise your fashion and homestyle with this irresistible array of 200 crochet patterns for flowers, fabrics, trims and crochet motif designs. - Learn how to embellish your clothes with crochet trims - Mix and match motifs for one-of-a-kind crochet jewellery - Restyle your home using crochet flower patterns and fabrics With 200 colourful crochet designs, 20 inspiring project ideas, and clear instructions with charts throughout, your only question will be: 'What's next for a quick crochet makeover?!' Inside 200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & Trims: This book is divided into four main sections: Flowers, Trims, Fabrics and Motifs. Each section has its own colour palette to inspire you. Flowers - There is a great range of crochet patterns in this section, from the natural to the more flamboyant. Add these to garments and interior items, or use them to make jewellery. Trims - Use the edgings and borders in the Trims section to add an individual touch to your next crocheted or knitted garment or a crocheted trim to ready-made clothing. Fabrics - Included in the Fabrics section are texture, lace and colour crochet patterns; make them into panels to add to ready-made items or make a patchwork throw of your favourites. Motifs - There are three shapes of crochet Motifs: squares, circles and hexagons; traditional alongside new. Ideas for joining motifs to make different items are given later in this section.

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A cute collection of springtime gifts and decorations from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from 25 Tilda sewing and papercraft projects, including toys, gift bags, wall hangings, cards, decorations, garlands and accessories. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions and full-size templates for every design. Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing, cutting, turning out, stuffing and sewing. Create adorable Tilda bunnies, lambs, hens, geese and good witches for friends and family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details and co-ordinating clothing. Sew some pretty fabric eggs for an Easter wreath, make flowerpot hares to sit on the windowsill, decorate glasses with embroidered fabric wraps or make a cute bunny wall hanging to display all year round. Use themed applique designs to decorate your projects and personalise them by embellishing with beads, buttons, ribbons and raffia. Create pretty potholders, tea cosies and egg cosies to give as Easter gifts or to use in your kitchen. Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in a handmade bag or a fabric egg box and create simple handmade cards and gift tags to accompany them.

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Sew your own capsule wardrobe to see you through the week to the weekend! Revitalise your wardrobe with this capsule collection from sewing expert Rachel from the House of Pinheiro. The collection includes the perfect separates to take you through the working week to the weekend including a jumpsuit, day dress, trench two piece, kimono dress and versatile shirt dress. Rachel includes a main pattern for every day of week and then offers variations for how to dress it up for a meeting or down for the weekend. There is advice on how to change the look of the pieces through fabric choices and styling tips, as well as a techniques section featuring Rachel's tips on how to get the best fit for your body type and how to measure yourself correctly to ensure you get the perfect fit every time. Garments include on trend staples and reinvented basics to create an exciting collection of 7 patterns, which can be used to create numerous different outfits.

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This is a meticulously detailed history of the Triumph Bonneville: its antecedents, how it came about, and year-by-year production changes, with detailed technical specifications and contemporary road test reports showing how the Bonneville compared with its rivals. However, the history of the bike cannot be separated from the turbulent story of the company that built it. Triumph went from huge successes in the 1960s, when the Bonneville conquered North America, to troubled times in the early 1970s, leading to the formation of the workers co-operative that heroically kept the Bonneville alive for a further nine years. All this is covered here, plus details on how Triumph spares producer Les Harris took over production into the late ‘80s. Unlike other Bonneville books, this one also tells you how to buy one of these iconic bikes secondhand – all the pitfalls, what to look for, and what they are really like to live with. Whichever one you choose, it should be fast, agile and good looking ... on a twisty country road, there's nothing like a Bonnie, and with information on clubs, websites, spares, and the latest modifications and upgrades, this book will help you get the one you deserve. Featuring comprehensive appendices of facts, figures, contacts, technical specifiations (including correct colours for each year), engine/frame numbers, and road test performance figures, this is the definitive book of a bike that truly deserves the term ‘practical classic.'

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The Indian has been the iconic image for American big V-Twins down the years, due in no small measure to the motorcycles designed by Charles B Franklin - the Indian Scout and the Indian Chief. Charles Franklin was born and raised in Ireland where he quickly became involved in motorcycle racing during the pioneer years. He rapidly established himself as Ireland's first big star of racing and was the first to represent Ireland in international motorcycle competition. In the Isle of Man TT he consistently finished in the top eight, and in 1911 claimed second place, a remarkable achievement in itself. But it was when he moved to Indian in the USA, where he became the Chief Design Engineer, that his genius really flowed. His designs catapulted Indian back into the forefront of motorcycle design in the 1920s and '30s and his racing engines and motorcycles won much glory for Indian against stiff opposition. Franklin introduced remarkable improvements in sidevalve combustion chamber design that pre-dated the work of Ricardo. He championed an holistic approach that popularised new features such as the semi unit-construction `powerplant', helical-gear primary drive, double-loop full-cradle frames and a host of other improvements to the early motorcycles. This book not only chronicles his life but also sheds much new light on the history of Indian motorcycles and the often turbulent times of the Indian Motorcycle Company itself. A much needed book for all Indian fans and all who love the history of the classic American V-Twins.

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Production of Ducati Bevel Twins spanned 15 years, and nowadays a restored bike with original parts will be worth about double the value of one with the wrong parts/detailing. There have been so many variations over the years that most people have no idea what is correct for a particular model. A would-be buyer's first question is always "how authentic is the bike?", not whether it is beautifully restored. So this book is a comprehensive guide to authenticity. The content includes colour codes, stripe widths, decal placement, etc. The practical chapters are by necessity broad. For instance, there were five fork types, more than five shock absorber types (many not rebuildable), more than five brake types and ten different frame types. These practical chapters cover little tricks in assembly and offer general advice rather than a detailed workshop manual-type description.

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The Jaguar XK was launched to great acclaim in 1996 as the successor to the XJS. Jaguar's XK sports models were produced from 1996 to 2014 in two distinct forms: the original steel-bodied XK, and, in 2005, the advanced technology aluminium-bodied New XK. Highly significant for Jaguar, these cars reintroduced the world to Jaguar sports car motoring and, in doing so, echoed the success of previous icons, such as the E-type. The original edition of this book covered just the X-100 (original series) XKs from 1996 through to 2005. This edition, now in paperback, brings the story up to date with the X-150 alloy-bodied cars, from 2006 through to the end of production in 2014. A significantly enlarged work, packed with information and over 130 additional full-colour pictures, this fascinating book is essential reading for all XK owners, prospective owners and enthusiasts - the perfect XK 'handbook.'

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Tatra - The Legacy of Hans Ledwinka is the story of the Tatra company, which originated in the Central European country of Czechoslovakia. It is a tale of great innovation and avant-garde design in automobile engineering. It is also the story of one man - Hans Ledwinka - and his visionary concepts which have become highly influential, although often undervalued, contributions to the development of car technology. Until now, Hans Ledwinka's talent has hardly been recognised; in retrospect, he can be judged equal to car designers such as Benz, Daimler and Porsche, whose endeavours have been fully recorded many times over. With his revolutionary Tatra cars Ledwinka consistently pushed back the frontiers of automobile construction, and it's certain that without his inspiration, the Volkswagen in its air-cooled rear-engined form would perhaps never have been conceived. This book suggests that Ledwinka played a greater part in this development than has previously been appreciated. The authors have covered the full history of the Tatra company, which is one of the oldest factories in continuous automobile manufacture, dating back to the 19th century. By doing this, they have placed both Ledwinka and the Czechoslovak Tatra company in their rightful place in the history of car design, and provided a fully comprehensive assessment of the influence of Tatra car designs and their inspired creator. The text of this larger format 2nd edition has been fully revised and updated since the 1990 edition. This new edition also contains many additional illustrations. The book also has a new foreword, written by Norman Foster, the British architect, and proud owner of a Tatra T87, who pays tribute to the aesthetic qualities of this design classic and captures the fascination of both designers and motor historians with the development of Tatra.

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STOP! Don't buy a Porsche 993 without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

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Whether already a Volvo 1800 owner, a prospective owner or simply an admirer, you'll find many useful nuggets of information here. Especially important if you are contemplating the purchase of one of the best looking classic sports cars ever produced, this handy pocket-sized book will guide you through how to select the right car, and provides essential advice on finding, buying and evaluating a Volvo 1800. Covering all versions of the 1800 from carburettor-equipped coupes to electronically fuel-injected shooting brakes (estates), you'll find the correct original specifications, and advice on how to spot potential body and mechanical problems.

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An electric bicycle is, quite simply, a normal bicycle with an added battery and electric motor that just about double your pedal power - able to waft up hills and into headwinds, they take the sweat out of cycling, and give you supercharged legs! How long does the battery last? Are they expensive to run? Do you need a licence and insurance?This book is a complete buyer's guide to electric bicycles, and it answers all of these questions and more. Outlining the advantages (and pitfalls), with an overview of the types of bike available, what to look for, and why you should buy one, you'll also find useful contacts such as importers, websites and magazines, with advice on where you can ride and the law, including new legislation coming in 2017. Battery charging and maintenance is described, as well as some basic cycle maintenance, and there's an analysis of running costs and a look at the world of easy cycling they open up - electric bikes are not just for holidays.

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The Renewable Energy Home Handbook is biased towards the practical, and covers the installation of all leading types of alternative domestic energy sources - from ground- and air-source heat pumps, PV solar electricity generation and solar water heating, to bio-mass domestic heating systems and wind turbines. Discussing the pros and cons of each technology, it also provides you with a clear overview of what's genuinely required and the benefits to be gained from each system. The author, Lindsay Porter, is best known for his books on motor vehicle technology, making car mechanics and body repairs easy to understand and carry out. But alternative energy and conservation have long been a passion for him and his wife, Shan, so this manual is very much a labour of love. Here, Lindsay applies his commitment to making difficult subjects easy for everyone to understand to the money-saving - planet-saving - systems we can apply to our homes.

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This book could pay for itself in one repair, it's a perfect addition to your glovebox. Whether it's a chip on your windscreen, an annoying scratch on your paintwork, or a key-fob that's not working, this book could save you money. There are so many simple fixes that you can do without the need to take your car to the local garage. It will save you valuable time and money, and is a book that everyone can use - you don't need any mechanical skills or specialist tools. It contains easy to follow instructions, detailed colour photographs, and is written in plain English, using readily available and cost-effective repair parts. It's suitable for most cars less than 10 years old, and isn't specific to any particular make or model. You can keep your car safe, legal and on the road without the need for costly mechanics bills. You don't need to take time off work or out of your busy schedule; you can carry out simple fixes at a time that suits you.

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Science is now providing some remarkable insights into animal behaviour, with crocodiles, for example, emerging as devoted parents, and elephants - like whales - able to communicate with each other across long distances by ultrasound, which is inaudible to our ears. There seems little doubt that animals experience a range of emotions, just as we do; but can they grieve, too ...? Evidence exists that, indeed, they can: in addition, David Alderton - award-winning, multi-million specialist animal author - contends that emotions - including grief - can potentially have a survival value for a species. The authoritative, rational text is superbly supported by interesting, sensitive photographs carefully chosen to be reflective of the subject matter.

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