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You will find in this workbook lots of examples with plenty of space for you to write. You can learn the basics of hand lettering step by step and get started straight away. You will find a number of sayings, which you can use according to the motto "copy and learn", first tracing the letters and then drawing them yourself. There is also plenty of blank space for creating your own letters and, of course, an A-Z guide of letters. Naturally, the more you practise, the faster you will perfect your hand lettering.

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This compact compendium of 20 cross-stitch charts uses a limited and identical palette of threads for each project. There are 20 circular designs in the book, and each of the patterns is accompanied by a full-colour and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or 28-count evenweave linen. Each design concentrates on a flower or a floral group that captures the very essence of the shapes and colours of the plant. The designs include seasonal wreaths, vases and jugs brimming with colour, gardens with lovely cottages and birds, flowers in a landscape, and single beautiful blooms. Each project re-creates a little bit of nature. AUTHOR: Lesley Teare is a leading textile designer and needlecraft designer and the author of several books on cross-stitch designs, including Fantasy Cross Stitch and Oriental Cross Stitch. Many of her designs appear regularly in top needlework magazines.

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Quick and fashion-forward, these scarf knitting patterns are modern and fun and include easy-to-follow instructions for cowls, scarves, neck warmers and infinity scarves. The variety of stitch patterns, embellishment options, and designs make these scarves perfect for both sexes. The versatile designs included inside are sure to help the knitter create the perfect gift or to make a scarf to match an outfit.

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This book contains more than 30 designs on the theme of plants and flowers. A wide range of subjects are included, such as classic roses, bright red poppies, colourful sunflowers, delicate floral bouquets and bolder, more contemporary tropical flowers and foliage. The designs display a rich variety of colours and shading and Susan's love of detail. There are simple designs for the beginner and more challenging projects for the more experienced stitcher.

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This book includes 25 colourful crochet designs for both beginner and advanced crocheters. The range of difficulty will allow all skill levels to learn new techniques. All projects are made in bright colours of smooth cotton yarn and include full pattern instructions and charts. With inspiring photography, this book will surely encourage creativity and personalisation within the home.

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Let your embroidery skills blossom with these 15fun, floral designs featuring Rebekah's love forbright, blooming colour palettes. Learn about allof the basic techniques and supplies you'll needfor hand embroidery, then dive into the delightfuldesigns featured within the book. All pieces arestitched with DMC threads and include the colournumbers for your convenience. From wildflowerbouquets to birds and butterflies, these originalembroidery patterns are perfect for stitchers atany level, and are sure to brighten up your space.

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Are you tired of huge and super complicated amigurumi projects that never end? Mini amigurumi book is here for you! Using just small amounts of yarn, in a short amount of time you will be holding your adorable creation. Perfect projects for a busy day, can be made in one sitting. With clear and easy to follow directions and lots of step by step photos, these designs are perfect for beginners but still interesting for experience crocheters. In the book you will find a collection of more than 40 mini amigurumi designs, start making yours now!

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Sweetly Stitched Handmades includes 18 original designs that incorporate Amy Sinibaldi's love for patchwork and embroidery, natural linen, and a carefully chosen color palette of patterns and prints. The projects range in difficulty so that a beginning sewer may easily complete a few projects from start to finish, while others are more difficult and a more advanced sewer may be challenged to learn some new techniques. Projects include a color-block baby quilt, a crayon-castle caddy, a jam-jar pincushion, an airmail tote bag, and a simple Home Sweet Home embroidery.

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Home is where the heart is, so what could be more rewarding and enjoyable than stitching up these projects to decorate your home? Patterns are suitable for both beginner and advanced cross stitchers. There are many pretty, bright, and modern projects including colorful samplers, uplifting quotes, seasonal flowers, animals and plants, pretty sewing motifs, and many more designs to choose from. The only question is which one to stitch first? The projects are designed to be versatile, so make them up as wall hangings, framed pieces, cards, gifts, pillows, tote bags, and more! AUTHOR: Cheryl McKinnon is the designer behind the cross stitch company Tiny Modernist. She was an artist and fashion designer before finding her true passion designing cross stitch patterns. Her designs often use retro themes, bright colour palettes, and bold graphic elements, and are influenced by her love of retro modern, vintage kitsch, Charley Harper, Mary Blair, William Morris, and mid-century fashion and design. Her work can be seen in numerous books and magazines, such as Cross Stitcher, World of Cross Stitching, XStitch Magazine, Cross Stitch Crazy, Herrschners, and Craftways Christmas.

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The Book of Cross Stitch - This is an essential guide for stitchers of all abilities, from an absolute beginner just learning a new craft to the more experienced stitcher looking to expand their knowledge. The book covers all aspects of the craft, from a brief history to what materials and tools you should use to best practice techniques to create your own chart. Also provided is a selection of projects for various abilities that grow in complexity as they cover the different methods outlined in the book, so your craft and skills can grow as you progress through the projects, making it an informative and inspirational book for all stitchers to enjoy. Projects include: Animals Figures Nature Plants and flowers With beautifully photographed step-by-step guides for each project, this book is simple to use and following the instructions is easy.

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Katja Haas introduces the art of beautiful writing, presenting the different types of lettering, materials, all the basic principles and practical tips and tricks for your own designs. Templates for special occasions, practical exercises and ideas for decorative designs and slogans turn this instruction book into a creative treasure trove. Hand lettering gives you a little time for relaxation with pen and paper. So grab your pens and start lettering!

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If you are looking for a crochet book of many lovely yarn friends, this book is made for you. There are 16 designs and each one has its unique personality with adaptable accessories. Crafters will not only meet cute animals like koala, bunny, panda, tiger, otter, but also some cute little kids. Some projects are easy and quick to finish, while others are a bit more challenging, and there are a lot of step-by-step instructions, guide for materials, techniques, and some special tips to help you. As long as you love making crochet toys and want to meet these super cuties, this book is waiting for you.

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This book is a wonderful resource for children to learn about and create their very own origami dinosaurs. There are 22 diagrams for different types of dinosaur to create and the book includes scientific facts. It comes with patterned origami paper, stickers and dinosaur cards.

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This book will give you the method, patterns and information on the yarns required to create your own gorgeous fox, bird, doll, dog, sheep, bunny and many other cute creatures. A number of the patterns come with quirky little extras such as flower crowns, dresses, and other accessories which can be used to personalise your creations. Suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced crocheters with step-by-step instructions and high quality photographs to help you create your own cute crocheted collection.

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Brush lettering--hand lettering with brush pens--and creating designs with watercolor paints guarantees you plenty of colorful creative fun! The combination of beautiful lettering with a colorful gloss and the delicacy of watercolors opens up a range of new design possibilities. Katja Haas presents various types of lettering and concentrates in particular on the special features of writing and decorating with brush pens. Ideas for feather-light blossoms, tendrils, and decorative elements, along with suggestions for special occasions, make this the perfect companion to lettering.

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Watch an artwork grow on your knitting needles...The colours, the patterns, the size just about everything about B rbel Salet's colourwork shawls is magnificent. B rbel has been designing shawls for more than 20 years up until now her patterns were only available as part of knittings kits including the wool. In her first book she makes her intricate designs available to the broad knitting world. Step by step she guides the readers through finding an combining the right colours and knitting these beautiful works of art.

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In this stunning book by Mei Li Lee (amiguruMEI), you will get to meet the cutest crochet characters, each designed with a secret crochet tip to share. Make Austin the Astronaut for the little one who dreams of reaching the stars. Or the inseparable Grandma and Grandpa, in honour of your own two favourite people. From a ballerina to a firefighter and childhood friends dressed in kawaii animal-themed playsuits, the amigurumi people in this book might just bring you fond memories of someone you've met, and would like to meet again in the near future. To make your amigurumi journey that much more enjoyable, we've packed the pages with useful techniques on how to crochet hair that curls a certain way and whip up colorful crochet clothes and accessories to match. Each pattern comes with complete step-by-step instructions so you can sit back and focus on the fun parts. AUTHOR: Mei Li Lee is an amigurumi artist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is best known as the author of Hello Kitty Crochet, and a mom to twin boys, whom she enjoys telling far-fetched stories to. The former journalist is now often busy planning for playtime and thinking of ways on how best to occupy the kids. Thankfully, she still gets some time off to sit down and design cute crochet characters through hopeful rose-tinted glasses.

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Create mini fashion from woven material to sew at home. For little heroes - children's fashion made from woven fabrics. Julika Landermann, founder of the JULESNaht label, presents great children's fashion made from woven fabrics that you can sew yourself. The cuts are designed so that the clothes are easy to put on and perfect for playing. The Scandinavian designs make the models particularly magical. This book includes: Scandinavian designs using cotton, muslin, boiled wool, linen, seersucker, waffle cotton and cord etc. An introduction to fabrics and techniques. A guide to easy-to-sew, practical clothes for babies and toddlers, such as dungarees, shirts, and mini jackets. The step-by-step photographs make it easy to follow the instructions and sew lovely dresses, shirts, etc Sew Clothes for Babies and Toddlers! Information about the different types of materials, technical tips and 2 pattern sheets are included in the book. Sew Clothes for Babies and Toddlers! Suitable for beginners.

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Paint beautiful geometric, floral and animal designs. The trendy duo: watercolour & hand lettering. The trendy combination of sayings, light motifs, and elements in a watercolour look. This is a book of several blogger projects. The bloggers show their watercolour projects and the connection of watercolour paints, brush pen, and fineliner. With many step-by-step instructions for watercolour motifs, it is the perfect way to get to know the world of flowing colours. The basics of watercolour painting such as glaze, wash, and wet on wet are explained right at the beginning. The project book for beautiful watercolour letterings. AUTHOR: Christin Stapff Madchenkunst discovered hand lettering on Instagram in 2015, and it was love at first click. Since then, her passion is the brush lettering with watercolour painting.

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Combining style with practicality, the 18 projects in this book are made using baby-friendly, machine washable yarns spun from natural fibres to ensure comfort and softness for a baby's delicate skin. From jumpers and cozy cardigans to head-hugging hats, beautiful blankets and lovable toys, there is something here for every baby up to 12 months--and for every knitter. Tiny knits take shape very quickly, which is good news for beginners and experienced knitters alike. And in a world where so many baby clothes are mass-produced, the gift of a hand-knit is pretty special.

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Sew. Stitch. Create. Within this book you'll find 18 sewing projects that are sure to brighten a rainy day--or any day! Using easy to follow illustrations and step-by-step instructions, learn fun techniques that will make your sewing projects unique and charming. Amy Sinibaldi, author of Sweetly Stitched Handmades, and Kristyne Czepuryk, author of S is for Stitch and Perfectly Pretty Patchwork, have paired up to offer a delightful selection of well-designed projects you'll love sewing for yourself and loved ones. All the inspiration and how-to are right here in these pages. A variety of projects (including a fruit-motif lap quilt, cat and mouse softie dolls, a charming cross-stitch, and artist's tote) present every sewist with the chance to do what one must--sew, stitch, create!

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A book of hand-knitted Latvian mittens knitted by a knitting artist, Mittenya. Focusing on triangular mittens, there are mittens with original traditional patterns such as forests, flowers, animals, snow and also hand warmers, hats, mufflers, and other items that you will want to wear. This book includes detailed graphic instructions to help you master basic mittens such as braided patterns, picot knitting on cuffs etc.The knitting patterns all in colours are easy to follow in the book.

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Who can resist making yummy treats? Lots of easy patterns suitable for beginners, you can make wonderful gifts for family and friends, children will love them and a plate of crochet treats as a table center piece is sure to impress everyone! Plus, there is a wonderful chapter on miniatures for your dolls house where you will even meet the dolls house baker that loves making all the cakes for the dolls house bakery. You can make her and her cakes, all ready to move into your own dolls house. AUTHOR: Caroline Turner is a crochet designer, professional artist, doll house enthusiast, and an Audiologist. Having always led a creative life, she is never happier than when she is designing, painting, or crocheting. She is very inspired by children's stories and loves creating wonderful make-believe worlds in paint and in crochet.

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Discover a world of crocheted characters in this playful collection of amigurumi patterns. Meet Amity, dressed ready for any adventure, as well as a trio of sweet little cactus dolls, a busy bee, a shy Grapefruit girl and friends on Safari. Travel to countries all across the globe to meet their mascots in traditional dress, or create a lovable and unique doll for someone special. Featuring charming hand embroidered features, each pattern comes with full written instructions and lots of helpful photographs to guide you on your amigurumi adventure. Sure to inspire and delight children and adults alike.

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From quaint cottages and gardens, to coastal shorelines, city scapes, wintery scenes, and tropical islands, Cross Stitch Let's Travel takes you on an inspiring cross stitch adventure around the globe, allowing you to travel one stitch at a time from the comfort of your home. This collection features landscape themed designs in various sizes, from borders to small and medium sized designs in both traditional and modern styles, each presented as an easy to follow, full colour chart and key that would be suitable for any number for home crafting projects, from greeting cards, hoops, and pictures, or they can be combined into larger projects for home decoration and samplers, so there are options to suit every level of ability. This book would make a very useful addition to any sewers library. AUTHOR: Durene Jones is a cross stitch designer whose designs have been published in many popular cross stitch magazines. She is the author of Cross Stitch: Floral Summer Days. She lives in Durham, England.

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This lovely crafting book serves as a foundation for countless crochet projects. Each example flower and block is presented in a large, full-colour photograph and is accompanied by written instructions and diagrams. All sample flowers and blocks are crocheted in bright colours of smooth cotton yarn to clearly show the stitch patterns, making it an ideal resource for any crafter looking for inspiration. The book includes 60 different crochet block motifs and 66 flower patterns. With this book you can make blankets, cushions, clothing and accessories such as skirts, mittens and scarves.

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This book will teach you how to paint floral motifs with a loose look and an effortless hand. The well-known blogger and YouTuber Christin Stapff Madchenkunst shows you, step by step, how to paint blossoms, flowers, leaves and wreaths - and also how to combine your art with hand lettering. Video tutorials on the various chapters will help you with the first flowing steps. You'll find lots of inspiration for your individual watercolour artworks in the book.

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Designer Ana Morais Soares has a great passion for colours and blankets. In this book she presents 15 colourful blanket projects, using different crochet techniques and styles. These patterns--a mix of simple and elaborate designs--will add colour and creativity to your home. Blankets are crocheted using yarns in linen, wool, cotton, acrylic, and a mix of these compositions--in beautiful bright or soft colours.

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This book contains lots of little cross stitch motifs which are quick and easy to stitch. It was inspired by the trend for making very small cross stitch items which can be used to adorn jewellery, such as pendants, bracelets and earrings. You could also make them into little pictures by mounting them into a small hoop or a tiny picture frame. There are designs which can be used to decorate mobile phone cases too. The designs cover a variety of themes, including flowers and cacti, gardens, birds and butterflies, seaside motifs, tropical motifs, and animals. The designs are colourful and pretty and will take crafters no time at all to stitch!

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In Modern Quilts Block by Block you will find 12 quilt projects using just one or two repeating block designs. Find basic blocks along with some new designs in these striking modern quilts. Traditional blocks get a modern update with the use of colour and design. Both the beginner and novice will enjoy quilting up these quilt patterns.

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Handcrafted gifts are popular in today's world, and Amigurumi dolls are perfect gifts for babies and kids. This book includes clear patterns for toys made by talented Amigurumi designers. The designers from around the world offer toys that reflect their unique styles--featuring cat, rabbit, giraffe, doll, elephant, lion, bird, and much more.

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Zakka is a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness with beauty and style. In this book, Sedef Imer has created a collection of simple, pretty, and handy projects inspired by the art of Zakka to help organise and beautify your home. Suitable for all levels of sewists, you will be inspired by these fun and easy-to-sew projects that will brighten and adorn your home.

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If you love crochet and dolls, this is your book. Here you can find 15 projects made with the Japanese technique of amigurumi. There are four collections: The Four Seasons, a Costume Party, Successful Professionals and Dolls that you can dress with different clothes. You do not need to be a virtuoso in crochet. If you know how to do double crochet, increase and decrease, you can already make your first amigurumi project. Choose your favourite doll and get to work. The book offers some colour suggestions.

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Encouraging crafters of all skill levels on their creative journey, this book contains felt and patchwork sewing projects with step-by-step illustrations and easy to follow instructions. The designs are quick and fun to make and with such a wide range of well-designed projects and techniques, there is something for everyone. From patchwork, quilting, and hand embroidery to English paper piecing and sewing with felt, readers can learn new skills or be challenged to try different techniques to create something very special. These pretty projects will inspire creativity and warm the heart.

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Retro Fun in Stitches is a collection of pastel animals, cupcakes, flowers and retro vehicles which are perfect to make into cushions, simple gift cards or pictures for the wall. Make birth and wedding samplers by simply adding names and dates using the alphabets provided. Some of these patterns can be used to celebrate family events such as births and weddings or stitch a sweet animal for a bedroom wall. Let your imagination go wild and stitch cupcakes on aprons, make miniature fridge magnets using plastic canvas or a row of cars to make a cake band or a camper van on a giant cushion. The cross stitch designs are a variety of easy and hard pictures making them suitable for a beginners and the more experienced stitcher. Why not start with a simple cupcake or for the more experienced stitcher try the "Congratulations beetle" as a wedding sampler. Add personal details with the alphabet I have included to make a lovely gift. AUTHOR: Jane Prutton lives in Yorkshire, England. She has been a designer for the past 18 years creating cross stitch designs and working with textiles creating personal gifts. She has worked for many craft companies such as Designer Stitches, Coats, DMC to name a few and magazine companies too. Jane's inspiration comes from her love of retro cars and soft toys some of which are in this book.

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Super Cute Drawing Course is a great book for all levels! Learn how to draw cute animals and characters with simple step-by-step instructions. The book consists of projects including: A small round panda A happy avocado Baby elephants Cats in teacups Cute bears The motifs in this book are heart-wrenchingly sweet and easy to draw! in addition, this book will teach you about the world of Kawaii: the Japanese art of cuteness. With finger exercises and inspirational examples, you will soon build a repertoire of cute characters to delight.

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Follow the adventures of Elliot the elephant who doesn't know which garment to wear, Fluffy the scientific fugu, Monhi the kitten who dreams of being a ballet dancer, and many more! You'll love to crochet and gift these 15 colorful crochet toys, guided by the author's detailed step-by-step instructions. For beginners in crochet, a complete technical guide will help you get started! There are 15 amigurumi animal projects in this book and each one has its unique personality with adaptable accessories. AUTHOR: Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh (Khuc Cay) is a crochet designer living in the south-west of France with her husband and daughter. She loves creating all types of cute characters by drawing and crocheting, which you can find on her Instagram @Lespetitesmainsdekhuccay. Her designs are inspired by her lovely 2-year-old girl and carry the essence of both Vietnamese and French spirits.

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Emma Escott, UK based crocheter designer and blogger, presents here a series of projects in her romantic style featuring ruffles, flowers, beautiful stitch patterns, in her signature soft, neutral colour palette. Whether you are creating for yourself or looking for a gift to make for someone else, these patterns showcase the beauty and flexibility of crochet. Projects range from a romantic lacy shawl to a ruffled teapot cosy, each project has been lovingly designed to bring out the dreamer in you.

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This is the workbook companion to Katja Haas's `Brush Lettering and Watercolour'. It offers plenty of space for your own lettering and watercolour creations, as well as a compact overview of the basics of brush lettering and instructions for writing and decorating with brushes.

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This book includes advanced techniques, a wide range of patterns, tips for working with different materials, and enough of a foundation in knotting to allow readers to create their own bracelet designs! AGES: 5 to 11 AUTHOR: Michele Howarth first learned to make friendship bracelets when she was small, and returned to the craft years later to earn a little extra money. She quickly grew unsatisfied with the same old patterns and materials and began designing her own bracelets, using new materials and developing new techniques as needed. For her, making friendship bracelets is an art.

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Twenty circular designs are included in this book, and each is accompanied by a full-colour and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or 28-count evenweave linen. Each design concentrates on tea time: gorgeous cakes, knickerbocker glories, tiered plates of iced fancies, vintage tea sets, a sweet gingerbread house, a scrumptious wedding cake, and a lovely teddy bear's tea party to name but a few. Stitchers who like the sweet things in life will love to create these wonders - and not a calorie is to be seen! AUTHOR: Lesley Teare is a leading textile designer and needlecraft designer and the author of several books on cross-stitch designs, including Fantasy Cross Stitch and Oriental Cross Stitch. Many of her designs appear regularly in top needlework magazines.

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