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Annie comes home from school to find her cat, Delilah, has had a terrible day and is quite sad. What do you do when your friend is sad? Cheer them up with all the things they love! Annie tries TV, warm milk, and even yoga! But at the end of the day, no distraction can really make our bad days simply disappear, as Annie knows all too well. You just have to face them head on, maybe have a good cry, and find comfort in those you love. Heather Smith has written a gentle picture book about how we sometimes have to sit in the sadness of a bad day before we can move beyond it. Paired with Karen Obuhanych's bold, emotive illustrations, readers will feel seen with this relatable story.

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There have been many published collections of soldiers’ diaries and letters from the First World War, but never a firsthand account of one New Zealand family’s life in England during these challenging and frightening years. When her sons, Oswald and Seton, decided they wanted to serve as pilots, which meant enlisting in Britain, Annie Montgomerie decreed that the whole family would go too. So from 1916 to 1919 they lived in London, facing Zeppelin attacks, giving hospitality to young New Zealand friends who left to fight and sometimes never came back, watching Oswald and Seton go off to war, and suffering in the influenza epidemic. Through all this Annie kept a diary, in which she recorded her deep love and concern for her family, her hatred of the war, her forthright, amusing and proudly Kiwi views on the English, and myriad fascinating details about wartime London life. Annie’s granddaughter, Susanna Montgomerie Norris, has transcribed and edited this extraordinary account, along with many letters and diary excerpts from her pilot father, Seton. Richly illustrated with contemporary photographs and other memorabilia, Annie’s War offers a unique and compelling view of a crucial time in world history. Susanna spent many years transcribing and working on her grandmother Annie’s diaries, which were discovered by her cousin, John Montgomerie, who has also supplied a large number of the photos used.

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Baby knits are always a hot trend in knitting and this book is sure to please. With a dozen different patterns, there is something for every style and preference. From our Gnome Whimsy to our chic Angelique, there is a special beanie for that special little one in your life. With easy to intermediate skill levels, you can foray into some more complicated knitting techniques such as cables or lace while still on a smaller scale. These projects are portable and perfect for travelling and feature many techniques, including cables, lace, stranded colourwork, applique and more.

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If you want to learn Irish Chain, this is a great resource to use! Stitch four quilts and learn four different methods from one book! Skill level: Easy

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Six colourful designs that recreate the beauty of quilts with the ease of crochet! Each design is made using Red Heart Super Saver worsted-weight yarn. Pattern includes written instructions and colour charts. Sizes range from 45"W x 64"L to 52 1/2"W x 66"L.

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These little beauties make great gifts to slip into cards, or to use as coasters, package trims, sachets, party favours and much more. Made in a rainbow of colours, all are stitched using size 10 crochet thread. Skill level: Easy to intermediate.

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Boys and girls alike will be stepping out in style as well as warm and toasty when wearing one of these fashionable hats. Some especially for girls, some just for boys and some unisex designs, all made using worsted-weight yarn. Stripes, solids, crochet floral embellishments as well as pom-poms make up these 15 adorable designs. Instructions are written for head circumference: Small: 16-17", Medium: 17.5-18", Large: 18.5-20".

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Corner-to-corner crochet is a terrific technique. It allows you to begin in the corner of a crochet project, typically a crochet blanket or afghan square, and work towards the other corner in a way that produces a finished project that looks like a textured, layered version of the classic granny square. It's a unique technique but it builds upon basic crochet skills so it's very easy to learn. By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos for 5 throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.

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With The Ultimate Collection of Crochet Edgings as a guide, crocheters can take their creativity to new heights! Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, and filled with beautiful, full-colour photographs, this book is sure to become an indispensable reference guide and a treasured volume in the creative crocheter's library. Crocheters are offered a multitude of designs to choose from in the eight chapters. In addition to the incredible selection of edgings, each chapter also contains an additional project, from an amazing knit-look dishcloth to a fabulous lace coat and more!

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Easy and quick home decor projects.

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Kids will love these 4 blankets depicting tails of different sea creatures, just add a child and you have a complete adorable sea creature! A mermaid, seahorse, shark and octopus tail are each crocheted using worsted-weight yarn. The patterns provide 2 formats; written and chart. Photo instructions are also included explaining how to hide your yarn when carrying colour change. The size of each blanket is approximately 95x120cm.

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12 angels in all shapes and forms for every month of the year! A bookmark, coaster, lapel pin, doily and more are just a few of the angel designs in this book. All are made using size 10 crochet thread and a size 7/1.65mm crochet hook. Holiday angels include Luck of the Irish, Harvest Blessings and Christmas angel. Skill level: Intermediate.

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Make 8 adorable animals out of 1 basic pillow pattern. A Bear, Bunny, Doggy, Kitty, Lamb, Lion, Piggy and Tiger are sure to please all the little ones in your family. Each design is made with Red Heart Super Saver worsted-weight yarn (available online), a size H/8/5mm crochet hook and a 10" round pillow form or fiberfill. Written instructions and face diagrams are included in pattern. Skill level: Easy.

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These 16 lacy doilies are made using size 10 crochet cotton thread. Sizes range from a tiny 5 1/2" to a generous 14" across.

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Eight beautiful designs are made using sport-, light- and worsted-weight yarn. Pattern includes written instructions, special stitch illustrations and placement charts. Sizes range from 36"W x 52"L to 53"W x 64"L. Skill level: Easy to intermediate

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Gain or enhance piecing skills with the 9 stunning log cabin designs featured in this book and use up your scraps at the same time. Log cabin quilts are steeped in history. They have a timeless charm and have endless variations. Log Cabin Variations includes everything you need to create this most recognised of quilt designs - the patterns, instructions and the designers' unique spin on the traditional with today's fantastic fabrics and techniques. Also included is a raw-edge fusible appliqué tutorial, a quilting basics tutorial and an accuquilt chart for the rainbow log cabin quilt.

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Spice up your crochet time with our creative stitch pattern dishcloths! Twelve fun and easy designs are included in this pattern book. Each design uses a special stitch and colourful worsted-weight cotton yarn. They make great take-along projects and perfect quick gifts.

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For every quilter the time comes when they want to make their entire quilt from start to finish. Pattern and fabric selection, piecing and then the actual quilting. Quilting is the icing on the cake, the finishing touch to the design. Machine Quilting for Beginners is the must have book for any quilter wanting to learn how to master the art of machine quilting on their domestic machine. This book takes the quilter through the equipment needed, how to set up their machine to start and has exercises laid out from the necessary skills to start and progressively adds skills to ensure success.

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Say It With Quilted Skinnies is your answer to unique and beautiful wall hangings you can make in a weekend. Whether you are a sewer or a quilter these designs will appeal to you. Create personalised wall art you can add your own flair to. Pick your own fabrics, add your own embellishments and wait for the compliments. This is the second book of Skinnies by Margie Ullery. Skill level: Confident beginner

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These eight beautiful Swedish weaving afghan patterns by Katherine Kennedy are designed especially for Monk's Cloth. Stitching on Monk's Cloth is easy and it is the perfect fabric for creating cosy afghans, throws and baby blankets. The repeating patterns featured in these eight designs allow you to easily create other projects such as pillows, table runners and more. Stitch an afghan for your own home or gift it to a special friend or newborn baby. Your stunning afghan will be sure to become an heirloom piece to be cherished for years to come.

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Find the perfect design for a pot holder for any time of the year or occasion to dress up your kitchen. Pot Holders for All Seasons includes 20 easy-to-make whimsical appliqued pot holders which will appeal to both quilters and sewists. Select one of the designs, pull out your scrap basket and you're ready to start stitching. Tutorial sidebars include raw-edge fusible appliqué, padded appliqué, mitered corner binding and cutting bias strips. Templates are also included. 'Jazz up your pot holders and bring life to the kitchen with these fun designs. Practical yet charming to look at. These quilted pot holders are in a variety of designs, quick to make and perfect for gifts.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk

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Redwork embroidery is a form of classic embroidery in which red thread is used to create patterns on a white or cream background. Here is a complete collection of creative redwork designs with whimsical flair. Blizzard Buddies has 10 unique redwork quilting projects with 17 embroidered interchangeable motifs to personalise your snow village. Includes detailed stitching art with finishing instructions for each project.

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These 6 easy designs make great portable knitting projects and can be customised to any size. The designs span the seasons and will make a great addition to the home for display or for cuddling. Customise an afghan in favourite team colours to take when meeting friends for a picnic at a sporting event or to use at a chilly stadium game. Designs use worsted-weight yarn and range from sizes 48" to 58" square.

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Eleven sweet designs are made using light and worsted-weight yarn. Choose from mile-a-minute, pineapples, granny square and more. Perfect for a newborn baby! Skill level: Easy to intermediate

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Now you can create a personalised mug rug of your choosing. It's as easy as 1,2,3. Pick out the background of your choice, select an applique motif, and decide if you'd like to add a sentiment. Just think of all the options you have when you allow yourself to be creative. You'll find everything you need to make countless combinations in Learn to Make Quilted Mug Rugs. Mix and match is all it takes to create your own personalised mug rugs.

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This book includes instructions for 6 projects using twelve stitch patterns created with short, simple repeats using basic stitches that create textures that look more intricate than they are. Refer to the Project Box for each stitch where calculations are already done for you! The book also features a Did You Know section for information to improve your technique plus up-close colour photos throughout to make it easy to stay on track and turn simple stitches into beautiful textures.

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Each design is made using a purchased nylon bath puff and crocheted arms, legs and head. Perfect for a fun time in the tub! Crocheted parts are made using worsted-weight crochet cotton. Skill level: Easy to intermediate

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From the first to the last page, this book includes a treasure trove of spectacular afghans. Everyone who crochets will be inspired by the vast assortment of textures, stitches and techniques. Granny squares, motifs, Tunisian, diagonal plus traditional stitches are all made complete with beautiful fringed, scalloped, pineapple and floral edgings. Like the variety and diversity of the people we know and love, this afghan collection offers 26 designs as varied as our homes and decorating styles. This book is sure to become a compendium of your most cherished afghan designs. Skill levels range from easy to experienced.

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The popular Japanese amigurumi style of adorable crochet animals is captured in this thorough how-to that features eight whimsical critters. Instructions on crocheting a bear, bunny, cat, dog, elephant, giraffe, hippo, and monkey delve into how to assemble the animals, and notes and tips on the crochet techniques used are included. These fun, intermediate-level projects are created with worsted-weight yarn and stuffed with fiberfill. The book details how to add finishing touches, such as 12- or 15-millimeter safety eyes, and the finished dolls range in size from 12 to 18 inches tall.

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You can choose your yarn weight and hook size for any of these 50 ripple stitch patterns that are perfect for baby blankets, throws or afghans. Designs range from easy to advanced, and from open lacey stitches to solid textured. It's a must have reference book for your crochet library. Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate.

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