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Book SynopsisFill your home with small works of art that embody the simple life. Start with 16 useful handmade gifts in the popular Zakka design style, then add adorable motifs pulled from everyday life. 35 charming designs are printed on iron-on transfer paper–have fun sketching them with bits of fabric and free-motion stitching. Customize a variety of bags, a fabric basket, a makeup roll, coasters, and more. You can even use images pulled from a photograph, a rubberstamp, or a child’s drawing.Trade ReviewAdorn fabric projects with machine or hand embroidered drawings and add a personal touch to all kinds of items with this book. There are sixteen projects and thirty-five different zakka style sketches on transfer paper plus plenty of ideas for producing your own. This is a great way of using up scraps of fabric too as many are incorporated into designs and best of all you don’t need much to get started. You don’t need to draw either when you have exhausted the transfers; rubber stamps, tracings, doodles and more can be utilised in this fun, modern style of embroidery. The book begins with the basic techniques, which are quite varied depending on how you want to approach your work. There are several methods of transferring designs, how to set up a sewing machine or what to use if you want to do it by hand and how to use fabric scraps. This book is the work of two friends and each has their own tips and methods which enhance the whole, showing that this is a style of embroidery that is very open to your own interpretation. The projects follow, each with a list of what you need, cutting guide, instructions with some photographs and a larger picture of the finished item. This is not a book for total sewing beginners but any improver level stitcher can join in the fun. Practice makes perfect when stitching small pictures with a sewing machine but there is not a lot of sewing knowledge required and there are also instructions on how to do it by hand if you prefer. Projects are grouped in themes and there are mats and coasters for the table, various bags, items for the sewing box, art to hang on the wall and “everyday” items such as a pencil case and a place to store brushes. Motifs include tea and coffee pots, sewing and crafting items, words, houses, hot air balloon and a family group traced from a photo. This is a fun book that encourages the reader to have a go and is an ideal way of making individual and personal gifts. * myshelf.com *I love this book! It's such fun and so informative that not only will you be making the things in this book you'll be using the techniques for your own projects. Each of the projects are so charming, beautiful and useful. They are designs that will make you smile. The book takes you all through the basic techniques so even if you haven't sewn using a sewing machine before you will be able to follow the instructions to complete the projects. The instruction are clear, easy to follow and there are clear photos to support you through the process. There are good hints and tips throughout the book that will support you in the making process. They make things a lot more understandable. The projects are fun, interesting and practical at the same time. All the designs are supplied in the book so that you can create the projects yourself. You can also use them to create your own projects. I have so many favorite projects in this book. They would make brilliant gifts as well as items for yourself. I love the fact that you can make everything and bring the cute and beautiful designs throughout your house. The theme run throughout. You can also add your own touches to match your own decor. I love this book. The projects are such fun and the book supports you in making all of the projects. Review and images http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/2016/09/sew-illustrated-stash-books-book-review.html * Crochet Addict UK *Subtitled '35 Charming Fabric and Thread Designs', this book is what the title says - a work of charming projects to sew. There are 16 zakka style projects for the home, using free-motion quilting and raw edge applique. 35 drawings are printed onto iron-on transfer paper for you to use. This will inspire you to make your own doodles and designs too. Have fun making handmade gifts for friends and family and for yourself too. You'll find basic techniques, design transfer, sewing info, design tips and then the projects, which are divided into table, crafter, every day, occasion and home. The coasters, table mats, pincushions, baskets, bags and more are all lovely. The stitching is very neat and there is a wonderful mix of floral and plain fabrics. For everyone who loves handmade. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *September 2016 This book is a fantastic introduction to the art of sewing illustration. Usng a combination of free-motion stitching and raw edge applique it is a fun and versatile technique that you can use to enhance and embellish many types of sewing projects. Learn how to transfer and sew any of the 35 adorable sketches, printed on iron-on transfer paper, or branch out and try sewing your own doodles (or a child's). There are 16 small projects to make all in the popular zakka design style, including bags, pincushions and a sewing kit. * Sewing World *Table of ContentsIntroduction Basic Techniques Transferring a Design to Fabric Sewing Illustration Preparing the Fabric for Sewing Thread Sewing Machine Setup Thread-Only Designs Designs with Fabric Accents Putting It Together Hand Embroidery Design Tips from Minki 80/20 Rule Rule of Thirds Fabric Selection Embellishments Projects for the Table Coasters Tea Mat Dessert Mat Projects for the Crafter Pincushion/Ornament Needle Case Notions Basket Projects for Everyday Pencil Case Fabric Envelope Makeup Brush Case Bags for Every Occasion Long-handled Bag Drawstring Bag House Zipper Pouch Art for Your Home Words to Live By Hoop Art Vignette Family Picture About the Authors Resources

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Book SynopsisAdd peace to your busy life with a cosy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen crafts for your must-sew list. With a number of techniques, from quilting and wool appliqué to embroidery, there’s something for every sewist! Advance your skills by installing a variety of zipper styles, bag handles, and hardware. From purses to pouches, these useful handmade gifts are ideal for gifting and perfect for keeping!Trade ReviewIn her signature whimsical style, Minki Kim presents a book of charming crafts to add a little handmade warmth to your home (or to make as a thoughtful gift for someone else's). You'll learn a variety of different techniques, from quilting and embroidery to wool applique, with projects including pillows, coasters, clutches and more. * Simply Sewing *Steadily growing in popularity, zakka is a Japanese term for handmade items created to improve one's lifestyle and home, so the 16 whimsical crafts in this delightful project book are guaranteed to brighten up your day! The projects use a variety of techniques, from quilting and appliqué to embroidery, and make the most perfect gifts. * Sew *Zakka is a Japanese term which encompasses the type of handmade items that enhance the home and make one feel good. It borrows from the idea of kitsch and 50s-70s décor but adds in an Asian style that is very contemporary. There are 16 lovely projects in this book that are sure to enhance your home or that of anybody you gift them to. I love the simple, practical, and modern appearance of these items. You don’t need to rush out and purchase any fancy kit; just your basic sewing tools and materials are all you require. Most of the items are not very large, either so using up leftovers from other projects makes them a very green way of having fun and making something new. This is also a great book for beginner sewists as each project is explained in step-by-step photographs, and there are many useful skills in here that will stand you in good stead throughout your sewing life. Some basic embroidery stitches, how to work with felt, basic quilting, putting in a zipper, appliqué, and more. In keeping with the zakka concept, this is a spaciously laid out book with a fresh, bright appearance. Each project has at least one large photograph of the item in situ, sometimes showing other options and different views, such as what it looks like inside. There is a list of tools and materials (all measurements in imperial), a handy cutting list, and the staged photographs with the instructions. Things to make include coasters with cute houses, macaroon shaped pincushions, scooter pillow, roll cake pencil case, patchwork basket and many bags and purses. Make one for your library books, evening clutch purse, travel organizer, zipper pouch, and shopping tote. These are the type of projects that make ideal gifts and don’t take too long to make or cost too much. There are also many ways of customizing them to make them truly yours, and scope for using up even the tiniest scraps of fabric. This is one of those books destined for my keeper shelf, and ideal for just about any level of sewist apart from total beginners. -- Rachel A Hyde * MyShelf.com *From purses to pouches and quilting to wool appliqué and embroidery, this book has something for everyone to sew. We learn to add zips , bag handles and hardware and the handmade items are ideal for gifting and perfect for keeping! * Machine Knitting Monthly *There's no better way to put off completing your many unfinished projects than by starting some new ones-16 to be exact! Ever since Minki received her first handmade gift, a bag that was lovingly stitched by her parents, she's been on a mission to share charming and practical projects that can be passed on to loved ones. * Sew *

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Book SynopsisAdmirers of Minki Kim’s machine-sewn illustrations will adore her 63 impossibly cute easy-to-stitch designs that celebrate the best of everyday life. Display your work on six heartfelt projects. Surround youerself with Zakka Style with a gallery of ideas, including wall pockets, coin purses, key fobs, tote tags, baskets and draw string bags, wall art and covered boxes.Trade ReviewFollowing her books on machine-sewn illustrations Minki Kim shares her take on felt applique. Inside there are more than sixty projects, including wall pockets, coin purses, pencil cases, tote bags, baskets and drawstring bags, wall art and covered boxes, each capturing the simple, contemporary Zakka style that's so popular. Ideal for sewers or embroiderers, these are quick and simple projects that a beginner will enjoy. * Embroidery magazine - Nov-Dec 2020 *

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Book SynopsisZakka 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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Book SynopsisEmbrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia. The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors?creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.

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Book SynopsisCome on, let's play! Discover a world of play, with the Pip and Posy clip on plush range. With 5 characters to choose from, each Plush friend is 13cm high and made from soft velboa material with a plastic bag clip, perfect for taking with you on the go! Collect Pip, Posy, Zac, Jamila and Frankie.

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Book SynopsisMarvel’s STAR WARS storytelling reaches the post-RETURN OF THE JEDI era!In the wake of the battle of Endor, can Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and the nascent New Republic stave off an unexpected — and deadly — new threat? Because a defiant Imperial is about to take center stage — and go on the offensive! But what is the deadly villain’s connection to Darth Vader? Mon Mothma and Leia must make a difficult decision! Luke hunts for a lost Jedi relic but makes a startling discovery! The underworld simmers with intrigue as an unholy alliance is formed! And a ragtag group of New Republic heroes sets out on a mission — but their return is not guaranteed!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Insurgency Rising (2024) 1-4, Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Republic Under Siege (2024) 1-4, Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Last Stand (2024) 1-4

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Book SynopsisFrom Grammy Award-winning musician Zach Williams comes a fun and engaging picture book that invites children to hop on board for a ride to learn about the fruits of the spirit and discover how to be a little more like Jesus every day.Destination KINDNESS!All aboard for LOVE!Take a ride to PATIENCE, PEACE …and FAITH in God above!Clim

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Book SynopsisA full-color art book showcasing the terrific and terrifying work of Sui Ishida, creator of the hit manga and anime Tokyo Ghoul.Tokyo Ghoul Illustrations: zakki features artwork and behind-the-scenes notes, commentary and ruminations from Tokyo Ghoul creator Sui Ishida. Discover the creative process that brought the hit manga and anime to life, in gloriously ghoulish full color.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your love of RAVENCLAW™ with this beautiful collection of three linen-textured notebooks.Each linen-textured notebook features a unique and stunning HOGWARTS™ RAVENCLAW™ house design with gold foil accents. Each notebook includes sixty-four lined pages.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your love of SLYTHERIN™ with this beautiful collection of three linen-textured notebooks.Each linen-textured notebook features a unique and stunning HOGWARTS™ SLYTHERIN™ house design with gold foil accents. Each notebook includes sixty-four lined pages.

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Book SynopsisThis fun, quirky book is packed with 25 gorgeous, colourful skirts for adults up to size UK 20/US 16 and children from 2 years old. Using the clear explanation, useful sketches and beautiful pictures to guide you, choose from A-line, bell, circle, straight, gathered, wraparound and elasticated styles, and also learn how to add underskirts and create maternity wear. All the skirts can be easily customised using the full-size pull-out patterns and each is shown made from several different fabrics and with different trims to inspire you to follow your own personal tastes. With tips on stitching, advice on choosing fabric and a comprehensive guide to cutting and using the patterns, Madame Zsazsa will show you exactly how to create your own fun and flattering designs!Trade ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed reading this book before attempting a pattern. Although I have dabbled in skirt making before, I thought to give this book the best review I would follow the instructions as they were. At times this left me in a bit of a middle where things didn't line up as much as I expected, although later found this was my fault not the book! So please ensure you read the instructions properly unlike me! Haha I have now made several skirts for my children using patterns from this book and they have all come out lovely. -- April Whittington * Customer Review *Dutch blogger Zsazsa presents numerous variations on a favorite beginner project—skirts—in this circus-themed collection of patterns for women and girls. Beginning with a basic elastic-waist skirt, She introduces additional details, such as zippers, knit-fabric waistbands, piping, and trims, to give each skirt a unique look. Patterns are provided for sizes ranging from children’s two through adult 16, with further customization possible based on Zsazsa’s suggestions. Options include pencil, A-line, wraparound, pleated, and bell skirts, as well as a maternity skirt with a stretchy panel and a girls’ skirt with a side tie. VERDICT Beginning sewists interested in exploring the basics of garment sewing will find numerous options in this fun collection * Library Journal USA *I think even if you are just starting or you are a confident sewer you will find something in this book. It includes patterns for both adult and children skirts but although the patterns provided are for specific age I think if you have a little bit of experience you can adjust them to the size you want so you can make matching skirts for example. The skirts all look very summery and relaxed. With the right choice of fabric you can make a very fun wardrobe ready for summer! Overall a great book! If you are getting into sewing or you know someone starting now it think it's worth getting it! -- Sophia Komnino * Customer Review *Wow, this truly is an emporium of wonders! The Book, which comes with full patterns ranging from child to adult, has a range of wonderful different types of skirts. The making of each skirt is described in detail and the range goes from simple to slightly more complicated making an ideal "course" in how to create your own wardrobe of skirts. Madame Zsazsa has created a book full of skirt patterns which si sure to keep your coming back for more and I can see some of these patterns becoming firm favourites to go to time and time again. -- Sian Lawton * Customer Review * An easy and enjoyable read from the start even for someone who knows about sewing. Love the part about you need a tape measure to put round your neck to make you look like a real professional. Good tips and sewing essentials for beginners. I am going to start on the pleated shirt with an angled yoke on page 134 with some lovely denim with pink design for my grandaughter. Each skirt is made to look so easy with good instructions and ideas to customise. Patterns do not have for seam allowance. -- Julie Snook * Customer Review *This book gives detailed instructions and full sized patterns to make 25 skirts. These are for adults and children - so something for everyone. The book is very informative and easy to understand. It would be ideal for people starting out making their own skirts and also for people looking to have many patterns in one place. I will definitely be making a couple of the skirts from this and also using it as a reference book to remind me of how to use patterns and complete wonderful garments. -- Lynne Harvey * Customer Review * I am really pleased with this book. The photos are bright and full of colour, showing all the skirts off. I like the idea that I can make any of the skirtsskirts for my daughters or myself. The instructions are clear and I am pleased to see that Madame Zsazsa explains how to lengthen any of the skirts. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to make a number of different skirts, even a beginner. -- Alison Stevens * Customer Review *I love this book. The patterns are clear & easy to follow. Great idea to include patterns for both children & adults, although I'm quite sure my daughter would have been horrified to be wearing the same skirt as her mother! -- Lesley Ann Evans * Customer Review *Table of ContentsThe very very beginning 5 How should I use this book? 6 What do I need to know already? 6 A highly in-depth sewing course lasting around a quarter of an hour 8 The skirt-making sequence 11 1. Take your measurements 12 Size table 13 2. Pick a skirt, a fabric and a few accessories 16 3. Cut out your chosen pattern on paper 21 Pattern sections 22 Pattern sheets 23 4. Cut the pattern out on fabric 26 5. Sew it together! 31 Lists and other things 35 What does that mean? Abbreviations and symbols 35 Techniques 36 The skirts and instructions 39 Elasticated skirt 41 A-line with facing 47 The zip that jumps out at you 54 Strip skirt 56 A-line with piping 58 Underskirts 62 Skirt with jersey waistband 64 Maternity skirt 68 Elasticated panel skirt 72 Panel skirt with zip and facing 76 Bell skirt 78 Bell skirt in stretchy fabric 84 Skirt with button strip 88 Wraparound skirt 94 Jersey wraparound skirt 99 Straight skirt 100 Circle skirt - the pattern 104 Elasticated circle skirt 108 Circle skirt with zip 110 Gathered skirt with stretchy waistband 114 Gathered skirt with normal waistband 118 Bow skirt 124 Pleated skirt 128 A-line gathered skirt 136 Gathered skirt with button strip 142 All-in-one skirt 146 The models 154 Acknowledgments 157 Index

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Book SynopsisTabla virtuoso, composer and percussionist Zakir Hussain is an international music phenomenon. The eldest son of the legendary Ustad Allarakha, Zakir gave his first public concert at the age of seven and was immediately hailed a child prodigy. In later years, his masterful dexterity and creative genius led to his becoming one of the most sought-after accompanists to the very best of Hindustani classical musicians and dancers. Zakir Hussain is equally recognized as one of the foremost contemporary jazz and world music percussionists; he has performed at innumerable concerts both as a solo artist and with renowned jazz musicians on the grand stages of the world, from the Royal Albert Hall to Madison Square Garden. He has acted in James Ivory''s Heat and Dust and Sai Paranjpye''s Saaz, and scored music for directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci (Little Buddha), Aparna Sen (Mr. & Mrs. Iyer) and Ismail Merchant (In Custody, The Mystic Masseur); he has also played the tabla for countless 1960s Hindi film soundtracks. In an in-depth conversation with Zakir Hussain, Nasreen Munni Kabir takes the readers through the story of his life: how he was deemed an ''unlucky'' child; the early years of growing up in Mahim; his training from age four with his extraordinary father; and his experiences and memories working with a host of legendary musicians, including Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Ustad Vilayat Khan.

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Book SynopsisThe latest in the Seedbank series, the debut in English of a groundbreaking Indigenous poet of the Americas.In a fiercely personal yet authoritative voice, prolific contemporary poet Mikeas Sánchez explores the worldview of the Zoque people of southern Mexico. Her paced, steely lyrics fuse cosmology, lineage, feminism, and environmental activism into a singular body of work that stands for the self and the collective in the same instant. “I am woman and I celebrate every vein,” she writes, “where I guard my ancestors’ secrets / every Zoque man’s word in my mouth / every Zoque woman’s wisdom in my spit.”How to Be a Good Savage and Other Poems examines the intersection of Zoque struggles against colonialism and empire, and those of North African immigrants and refugees. Sánchez encountered the latter in Barcelona as a revelation, “spreading their white

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Book SynopsisGet crafty with super fun sewing projects for kids ages 6 to 9!From an adorable Needle House to an awesome Pizza Pencil Case, there are so many things that can be sewn with just a needle and thread. Packed with beginner techniques for both hand sewing and machine sewing, Sewing for Kids takes you stitch-by-stitch from threading a needle to making your own Fingerless Gloves.Get started with the ins and outs of hand sewing, like how to tie a knot or sew a whipstitch, and before you know it, you''ll be sewing on a sewing machine! Wow your friends with your own hand-sewn Fruit Pursethen, take your sewing up a notch with machine projects like a Winter Beanie and Shark Tail Blanket.Sewing for beginnersStart stitching with easy-to-understand techniques, safety rules, basic stitches to build on, and tips for filling your sewing kit.Something for everyoneThese fun and funky hand-sewing and machine-sewing projects increase in difficulty so you can get comfortable sewing and then practice your skills.So much to choose fromHave a blast sewing handmade goods, like a Sloth Backpack Charm, a Tic-Tac-Toe Pillow, and a Beanbag Chairand customize your crafts with tips to make them your own.With this sewing book for kids, you''ll have tons of fun and learn an impressive skill you''ll use for the rest of your life.

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Book SynopsisThe 1982 puppet masterpiece The Dark Crystal is a fantasy classic. Now fans of Jim Henson's beloved film can enjoy this boxed set of 3.5-inch by 5.5-inch pocket-sized notebooks, featuring the seven distinct clans of the Gelfling and art from the book The Dark Crystal Bestiary. Each 3.5-inch by 5.5-inch notebook includes 64 ruled pages and showcases a beautiful illustration and short description of each Gelfling clan.

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Book SynopsisStep into the vibrant world of Melly & Me to discover sewn softies that are utterly irresistible.Melly & Me present a fun and fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have you sewing adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly coloured characters is a joy to sew for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults, or a trendy home accessory. Projects combine simple sewing techniques with funky fabrics, embellishments and colour palettes to add zing and excitement to your sewn toy creations. Easy to follow step by step instructions, quirky photography and traceable templates make this book a delightful gift as well as an irresistible addition to your sewing collection.Colourful fabrics, personality-packed characters and lots of fun details make up 12 distinctive designs. Girls of all ages will adore Lou-Lou the panda and shy mouse Mabelle.Little and not so little boys will want to make friends with Harry the monsteTable of ContentsA unique approach to sewn toys with a fun, modern style that will appeal to adults as much as children Sewing `softies’ is a great favourite with crafters – small, cute projects make great gifts or self-indulgences Melly & Me are a powerhouse design duo with a massive worldwide following

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Book SynopsisAll the techniques, step-by-step instructions and patterns you need to make 25 African wax print garments and accessories. INCLUDES FULL SIZE PATTERNS FOR UK DRESS SIZES 8 TO 26 African wax prints are colourful designs created by dyeing cotton fabric using wax-resist techniques, and then overprinting. The result is a fabric that is bright, colourful, and super-easy to use. Adaku Parker has developed 25 step-by-step projects to make a wide range of stylish pieces with this fabric. There are instant wardrobe classics like a shirt dress, A-line skirts, and culottes, as well as wonderful accessories such as tote bags, a zip purse, and a headband. The basic techniques you will need are all explained, so you’ll feel confident with essentials like attaching waistbands, gathering, pleats, making buttonholes, and adding linings. There are projects suitable for all skill levels so all you need is some gorgeous African wax print fabric and a sewing machine, and you’ll be on your way to updating your wardrobe with unique pieces that will help you stand out from the crowd.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your love of the HARRY POTTER™ films with this beautiful collection of three linen-textured notebooks, each featuring the unique and whimsical artwork from the acclaimed book Exploring Hogwarts, illustrated by Studio Muti. Each notebook includes sixty-four lined pages. 

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