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200 Ripple Stitch Patterns
Exciting Patterns To Knit And Crochet For Afghans, Blankets And Throws
Paperback
Jan Eaton
9781782216353
$19.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
Creativity abounds with vibrant colors and combinations for 200 ripple stitch patterns to knit or crochet.A new edition of the popular stitch book by internationally renowned needlecraft and textile designer, Jan Eaton. In this collection, create beautiful fabrics with variegated zigzags of colour and pretty ridged effects, perfect for afghans, throws, baby blankets and even wall hangings. This easy to use book features 200 colourful ripple stitch patterns to knit and crochet using a range of techniques, from traditional Shetland lace stitches ...
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200 Stitch Patterns for Baby Blankets
Knitted And Crocheted Designs, Blocks And Trims For Crib Covers, Shawls And Afghans
Paperback
Jan Eaton
9781782216346
$19.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
200 gorgeous patterns for soft and cozy baby blankets to knit and crochet.A new edition of the popular stitch book for designing baby blankets, by internationally renowned needlecraft and textile designer Jan Eaton. Wrap up your baby in the ultimate comfort blanket: a blanket stitch by you. This is the biggest ever collection of knitting- and crochet-stitch patterns specially designed for making cosy crib covers, beautiful heirloom shawls and supersoft blankets and afghans for your little one or to give as thoughtful presents for your friends a...
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Anna Mason's Watercolour World
Hardcover
Anna Mason
9781782213475
$36.95
ART
Apr 24, 2018
Learn to paint with Anna Mason, using this inspiring, practical watercolor guide to botanical artAnna’s vibrant, detailed and uplifting watercolors have earned her worldwide recognition. In this, her second book, she goes beyond flowers to explore her inspirations from across the natural world, including fruit, birds and animals. The book gives you a very personal insight into Anna’s way of working; with clarity and warmth she will help you find inspiration, choose scale and composition, see things correctly and work with discipline and flow un...
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Crewel Creatures
Paperback
Hazel Blomkamp
9781782215257
$29.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Apr 24, 2018
Beautiful bird and animal designs, inspired by the African world, in crewel and Jacobean embroidery.Following the success of Crewel Intentions and Crewel Twists, which introduced embroiderers to using needle-lace and loom-weaving techniques, comes Crewel Creatures, the third title in this series by renowned embroiderer Hazel Blomkamp. Animals and birds are popular subjects in crewel embroidery, and here Hazel introduces needleworkers to the beautiful, exotic creatures found in the African wild. Following the Jacobean embroidery style for which ...
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Matthew Palmer's Step-by-Step Guide to Watercolour Painting
Paperback
Matthew Palmer
9781782215103
$23.95
ART
Jul 03, 2018
Take a masterclass with artist Matthew Palmer in this comprehensive guide to watercolour painting.This comprehensive step-by-step guide to producing landscapes and seascapes in watercolor is a natural progression in learning from Matthew Palmer’s previous title Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner (9781844488254). It explores in more detail the key techniques used in watercolor painting, including the application of resists; color mixing; applying natural-looking foliage to trees and woodlands; use of dry-brush technique in depicting intricate...
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Sew Cute Creatures
12 fun toys to stitch and love
Paperback
Mariska Vol-Bolman
9781782215790
$19.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Mar 13, 2018
Sew 12 cute amigurumi-style toys using this fun, colorful book from the creator of popular DIY FluffiesSew 12 cute and cuddly characters using this fun, colorful book. Choose from Pippa Puppy, Sally Seahorse and Patty Piglet to Miranda Mermaid and Peter Pirate - or make the whole set. Created in an adorable amigurumi style in a gorgeous range of colorful fabrics, these toys would make perfect collectibles as well as cuddly playmates. All the full-size templates are provided in the book, and the instructions are clearly illustrated and easy to f...
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Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z
An Illustrated Directory of Techniques for Painting 50 Popular Flowers
Paperback
Adelene Fletcher
9781782216483
$23.95
ART
Jul 03, 2018
From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist’s guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flower. Includes step-by-step photographs, details, and instructions on capturing the individual essence of the flower, together with comprehensive information on the appropriate techniques and colour mixes to use. Glorious full-colour photographs of the finished watercolour show the depth and variety of the plant portraits, from the exquisitel...
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Cuddly Animals to Crochet
28 Cute Toys to Make and Love
Paperback
Lucia Forthmann
9781782215776
$23.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
28 cute and cuddly amigurumi animals to crochet in sumptuously soft merino or cotton yarns.This charming book contains a whole range of wonderfully cute animal creations for you to crochet! With clear, straightforward patterns to follow and fun photography, you will want to make every one of the 28 different animals there are to choose from.Crocheted in beautifully soft merino and organic cotton yarns, these super-cuddly creatures will make great toys for children or grandchildren to play with and cuddle. Chapters focus on forest and farm anima...
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Drawing Birds
Paperback
Andrew Forkner
9781782214922
$23.95
ART
Jun 05, 2018
An expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat.Artists of all interests will find a lot to inspire them in this detailed, practical and beautiful guide on drawing birds. The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques and reference gathering, as well as how to draw the key features of birds such as beaks, eyes, claws, wings and feathers. A special section will focus on birds in flight, and this will be followed by chapters on the main bird families including: Water birds and waders, Wildfowl...
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Half Yard (TM) Bags & Purses
Sew 12 beautiful bags and 12 matching purses
Paperback
Debbie Shore
9781782214601
$23.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
Sew 12 gorgeous bags and 12 matching purses with this stylish, easy-to-use bookThis exciting new title comes from bestselling author Debbie Shore, who was awarded Designer of the Year in the Immediate Media British Craft Awards 2017.This fantastic book contains 24 projects: 12 bags and 12 matching purses. Choose from flowery patchwork totes, backpacks with faux leather detailing, clasp-top clutches, cute floral messenger bags, practical folder holders and a stylish business travel bag, all complete with a matching purse. Each purse is made in t...
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How to Draw: Farm Animals In Simple Steps
Paperback
Susie Hodge
9781782216247
$11.95
ART
May 22, 2018
Learn to draw 20 different, charming farm animals from scratch in a few easy steps.Learn how to draw all kinds of farm animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, Susie Hodge shows you how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of animals and birds including sheep, ponies, pigs and piglets, turkeys, hens, cows and ducks. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for you, and there is a lot here to inspire more experienced artists too.
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Series:
How to Draw: Woodland Animals In Simple Steps
Paperback
Susie Hodge
9781782216254
$11.95
ART
May 22, 2018
Learn to draw 20 different, charming woodland animals from scratch in a few easy stepsLearn how to draw all kinds of woodland animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, Susie Hodge shows you how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of animals and birds including rabbits, badgers, woodpeckers, wolves, squirrels and chipmunks. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for you, and there is a lot here to inspire more experienced artists too.
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Series:
The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery
A Guide To Essential Stitches, Techniques And Projects
Hardcover
Various
9781782216063
$42.00
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 26, 2018
A rich source of embroidery stitches, techniques and projects from the Royal School of Needlework.New from the world-renowned Royal School of Needlework, this beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork and silk shading. Containing all the trusted, bestselling content from the RSN Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book is a mu...
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Simply Modern Patchwork Quilts
10 stunning step-by-step projects
Paperback
Janet Goddard
9781782215981
$17.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
10 contemporary quilt designs to sew for the stunning modern home.A handmade quilt is a great addition to any home, and here are designs for ten of them in a range of sizes and fresh, contemporary designs. Quilting expert Janet Goddard provides step-by-step instructions for each project, accompanied by gorgeous photographs displaying the quilts in a modern home setting, and materials and basic techniques sections at the start of the book give you all the information you need to start quilting. Choose fabrics and colours to match your own decor ...
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Stitched Textiles: Nature
Paperback
Stephanie Redfern
9781782214526
$29.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
An inspiring step-by-step guide to creating contemporary textile artworks themed on nature.Stitched Textiles: The Natural World is the fourth title in this successful theme-based series. It contains an extensive section on techniques, featuring step-by-step guides to machine- and hand-stitching, attaching embellishments and found objects to your work; painting and printing on fabrics including cotton, silk and Khadi paper; and using objects found in nature, such as leaves, to make unique and iconic prints.The book includes four inspirational pr...
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Very British Toddler Knits
Paperback
Susan Campbell
9781782215523
$23.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 05, 2018
25 timeless, hand-knitted, classically British designs for your own toddler prince or princessFollowing the classic designs created in Very British Baby Knits comes this latest book by Susan Campbell for you to start knitting for your growing toddler!For many years, Susan Campbell has designed and produced special one-off pieces for a variety of high-profile clients. This book features 25 beautiful, hand-knitted designs ranging from clothes to toys and accessories that will make gorgeous gifts for any toddler, from age 1 to 6 years old. The pro...
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20 to Knit: Tiny Christmas Toys to Knit
Paperback
Sachiyo Ishii
9781782215363
$11.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 26, 2018
20 patterns for gorgeous, quick and easy tiny Christmas toys to knitWho doesn’t love Christmas! This gorgeous little knitting book by the ever-popular Sachiyo Ishii contains irresistibly cute knitted Christmas toys for knitters of all abilities. All the projects are accompanied by a clear, easy-to-follow pattern and fun photography. There is a useful page of basic techniques at the start of the book, including making up, stuffing and simple, decorative surface stitching.These lovely mini knits range from a polar bear, angel, penguin and robin t...
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The Field Guide to Drawing and Sketching Animals
Paperback
Tim Pond
9781782215127
$29.95
ART
Feb 05, 2019
Artist Tim Pond’s lively and engaging book fuses science with art, providing the reader with the skills, techniques and knowledge they need to create sketches of animals filled with life and movement.There are some very good books written on life drawing, yet when it comes to drawing wildlife, illustrators and artists often revert to working solely from photographs, which can leave the artwork looking lifeless and flat. In this inspirational book, artist Tim Pond shows you how to observe and draw animals in zoos, farms, wildlife parks and aquar...
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Drawing Human Anatomy
Paperback
Giovanni Civardi
9781782216056
$17.95
ART
Jun 26, 2018
A beautifully visual and informative guide to drawing the human form from the bestselling and renowned Italian life-drawer Giovanni Civardi.From the bestselling, world-renowned life-drawer Giovanni Civardi comes this latest edition of the concise guide to drawing the human form.To become a successful artist in figure drawing, it is essential to understand the inner workings of the human body; but the complex nature of our anatomy makes the process of learning to draw it often daunting. In Drawing Human Anatomy, Giovanni Civardi breaks down the ...
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Jean Haines' Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour
Hardcover
Jean Haines
9781782215455
$36.95
ART
Aug 07, 2018
If you want to breathe energy and atmosphere into your flower painting, this is the book for you.If you want to breathe energy and atmosphere into your flower painting, this is the book for you.World-renowned artist Jean Haines invites you into her garden studio to learn her techniques and approach for painting flowers in watercolour. Fresh, bright and invigorating, this practical step-by-step guide shows you how to paint a huge variety of flowers using Jean’s exciting and innovative techniques.The book is bursting with beautiful finished artwo...
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The Joy of Jelly Rolls
A complete guide to quilting and sewing using jelly rolls
Paperback
Carolyn Forster
9781782214700
$23.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 19, 2018
Sew 44 gorgeous gifts and 24 stunning quilts from your Jelly Roll stashThis redesigned collection of three of Carolyn Forster’s bestselling books -Twenty to Make: Jelly Roll Scraps, Sew Jelly Roll Quilts & Gifts and Little Quilts & Gifts from Jelly Roll Scraps - is ideal for any quilter wanting to bust their Jelly Roll stash with 44 gorgeous gift projects and 24 quilts.The quilts section is guaranteed to whet your appetite: there are 24 stunning quilts to choose from in a variety of sizes and styles, made using different techniques and quilting...
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The Kew Book of Sugar Flowers
Paperback
Cassie Brown
9781782214960
$29.95
COOKING
Jul 03, 2018
A beautiful, clear and concise guide to crafting realistic flowers and leaves in flower paste (gum paste).In the Kew Book of Sugar Flowers, sugarcraft specialist Cassie Brown teaches you how to craft stunning, authentic-looking flowers and foliage using flower paste (gum paste). Learn how to create beautiful bouquets and stunning sprays, from the early stages of germinating your ideas - taking inspiration from nature and making moulds from real flowers and leaves - to creating floral cake decorations with an exotic or wild flower theme for a s...
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Sewing Lampshades
How to create your own tailored and pleated designs
Paperback
Joanna Heptinstall
9781782214496
$27.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 19, 2018
Sew 18 beautiful tailored, pleated and loose lampshades to suit your style.Learn to sew your own stunning lampshades using this comprehensive step-by-step guide from the founder of the Traditional Upholstery School, Joanna Heptinstall. The book contains 18 fully illustrated step-by-step projects, featuring tailored, pleated, faux pleated and loose cover designs. Each technique is covered in detail, from measuring your fabric, choosing a frame shape, calculating your seams, creating a shade, adding trims and choosing a stand. The projects requir...
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The Textile Artist: Layered and Stitched Pictures
Using Free Machine Embroidery and Appliqué to Create Textile Art Inspired By Everyday Life
Paperback
Katie Essam
9781782215134
$36.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jun 26, 2018
A modern source of fun and innovative inspiration for any textile artist, built on the everyday world around you.Katie Essam’s fresh, modern style uses unique combinations of traditional techniques, and in this book she shows you how to create beautiful textile art inspired by the beauty in everyday objects.Stretch your imagination and be inspired by Katie’s fun, innovative ideas; learn how to draw inspiration from the animals, birds, gardens, beach huts and scenes that surround you; and use that inspiration as the fuel you need to create gorge...
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The Art of Woodburning
Pyrography projects, techniques and inspiration
Paperback
Daniel Wright
9781782216773
$23.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jul 24, 2018
A new edition of this practical introduction to Pyrography, the art of decorating wood using heated tools.The art of fire-writing is returning trend, and there is no better way to learn the technique and inspire yourself than through this updated edition of Daniel Wright’s ultimate introduction to pyrography. Daniel Wright’s enthusiasm for his subject is beautifully captured in a sequence of clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and unusual projects. Taking his inspiration from pen and ink, engraving and watercolour techniques, he demo...
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Sew Your Own Felt Advent Calendar
with 24 mini felt toys to make for Christmas
Paperback
Sachiyo Ishii
9781782214915
$17.95
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Jul 31, 2018
Start a new family tradition and sew your own felt advent calendar, with 24 cute and festive little toysAdvent calendars come in many different forms and sizes. This year, give your countdown to Christmas a personal touch by making your own calendar, filled with an array of festive felt figures!Start by learning how to make the basic calendar, then follow the simple step-by-step instructions inside to make your 24 tiny toys to peak out of its pockets! With just a few pieces of felt, stuffing, thread and ribbons, and only four basic stitches req...
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