Liberty Mayfair - Estuary - BlueEstuary - Blue is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB3000 - BLUEX
Liberty Mayfair - Aster - RedAster - Red is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2300 - REDXX
Liberty Mayfair - Estuary - OchreEstuary - Ochre is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB3000 - OCHRE
Rowan Cocoon Amber - 815This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 815
This book demystifies the process of colouring cloth using a variety of techniques including fabric paints, pastels, dyes, bleaches and transfers. It combines simple techniques to produce complex textile surfaces, and describes exactly how these effects are achieved with easy-to-understand step-by-step photographs and instructions.
Lee gives you a great start in learning to paint animals with this detailed, step-by-step dog portrait. Youll learn various techniques for applying paint, which colors to use and how to achieve realistic results. As you follow along, youll pick up great methods for painting fur, eyes, noses that you can apply to your future animal paintings.Running time: 79 minutes.
Liberty Mayfair - Mosaic Flower - BlueMosaic Flower - Blue is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2800 - BLUEX
Liberty Mayfair - Tea Pots - BlueTea Pots - Blue is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2700 - BLUEX
Rowan Cocoon Bilberry - 812This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 812
Anchor Padstow Harbour Tapestry Kit designed by Amanda Butler. This scene shows boats in the harbour and the seafront houses. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Tapisserie Wool, 10-count full colour printed canvas, needle and easy-to-follow instructions. Finished Size: 11.75 x 15.75 (30 x 40cm) Supplier product code: KT119K
Liberty Mayfair - Round A Bout- LavenderRound A Bout- Lavender is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2400 - LAVEN
Liberty Mayfair - Round A Bout - RedRound A Bout - Red is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2400 - REDXX
Liberty Mayfair - Rice - PinkRice - Pink is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2600 - PINKX
Liberty Mayfair - Rice - GreenRice - Green is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2600 - GREEN
In this workshop Mark demonstrates the versatility of acrylics by painting thin and thick, matte and shiny, smooth and textural.Using reference photos and a full value range to create high contrasts, he guides you step by step to create a dramatic iris painting. Running time: 87 minutes
This is a fully illustrated, practical guide to the art of decorating paper, mostly with paint but also with bleach, varnish, glue, dye or whatever else you may have to hand! It features over 130 simple techniques, especially tried and tested on paper, presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step style that is accessible to both beginners and more experienced artists and papercrafters. The paint effects and ideas demonstrated make use of basic techniques that can lead to richer and more interesting results depending upon how they are layered and applied. Readers will be inspired to produce stunning paper, scrapbooks, stationery, giftwrap, cards and a whole host of other quirky items that will make unique gifts for friends and family alike. It demonstrates how to make use of everyday household objects, from tea leaves to nail varnish, as well as more traditional crafting materials such as gold leaf.About the author:Angie Franke is a trained teacher who teaches several disciplines from her home studio. She also works on commissions in Liturgical Art and develops projects as an interior/exterior designer at a garden centre. Monique Day-Wilde studied textile design, later specialising in weaving, and has produced several award-winning designs. She has lectured in textiles and graphic design, and has been teaching painting techniques for many years.
This book demystifies the process of colouring cloth using a variety of techniques including fabric paints, pastels, dyes, bleaches and transfers. It combines simple techniques to produce complex textile surfaces, and describes exactly how these effects are achieved with easy-to-understand step-by-step photographs and instructions.
Learn to use two completely different approaches to painting lifelike textures with colored pencil in this workshop. Gary begins with the basics: pencil choices, sharpening and strokework. He then demonstrates two complete start-to-finish paintings--layering circular strokes on a smooth toothy paper to paint glass bottles; and underpainting and layering linear strokes on cold-pressed watercolor paper to paint a donkey.Running time: 93 minutes
Rowan Cocoon Alpine - 802This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 802
This counted cross stitch from DMC features an original red post box.Kit contains chart and instructions, needle, 14 count White Aida fabric and pre-sorted DMC stranded cotton threads on a loaded thread organiser.Finished size: 8†x 12†(20.3 x 30.5cm)
Patons Dreamtime 3 Ply Primrose - 02931Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 230m, Tension 32 stitches, 40 rows to 10cm on 3mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 4 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806508 - 02931
The Beaded Bracelet: Beadweaving Techniques & Patterns for 20 Eye-Catching Projects Bracelets are just the right size. They are perfect for gift-giving because they're easy to wear. They are the perfect project to try out a new beadweaving technique as well, because earrings are too small to sink your teeth into, and a necklace is a much larger commitment, not to mention intimidating at times. "The Beaded Bracelet" teaches the reader 9 essential beadweaving stitches. One or more of the stitches are used throughout 20 patterned projects. Step-by-step illustrations make the projects easy to follow and the range of techniques used will appeal to beginners, intermediate beaders and seasoned beadweavers alike. About the AuthorCarole Rodgers is a well-known designer, teacher and author. She is the author of 99 pattern leaflets, her work has been in most national beading magazines and she is a regular contributor to several. She is the author of several KP beading books, including Beyond Beading Basics.
The Beader's Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques. The Beader's Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques is.. . an inspiring book-very appealing and easy to read, both for reference and inspiration. This is an indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools and materials, before tackling more advanced techniques and projects. It features: -Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions -Clear diagrams -Stunning photography - Over 30 'Bead Something Now' projects, ranging from beautiful bags and jewellery to stylish scarves and accessories. Full of perfect excuses for trying out your new skills, making it the must-have resource for beaders of all abilities. About the Author: Dorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery and Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books. This is her eighth book - her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. She contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful and Cardmaking & Papercraft, and lives in Anstruther, Scotland. Order your copy today.
The Beaders Bible & Bumper Seed Beads KitAn inspiring book-very appealing and easy to read, both for reference and inspiration.This is an indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, giving every reader a helping hand with:Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructionsClear diagramsStunning photographyEssential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideasEach chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools and materials, plus more advanced techniques and projects. Features over 30 Bead Something Now projects, ranging from beautiful bags and jewellery to stylish scarves and accessories.This Hande Selected Kit Includes:The Beaders Bible BookA Bumper Pack of Glorious Seed Beads - over 18 colours and styles of beads made up of Glass Seed Beads & Glass E Beads (a seed bead but about 4 times bigger)About the AuthorDorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery and Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books. This is her eighth book - her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. She contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful and Cardmaking & Papercraft, and lives in Anstruther.
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Lollipop - 02185Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 02185
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Baby - 02182Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 02182
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Aqua - 03835Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 03835
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Breeze - 02180Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 02180
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Sw Pink - 00333Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 00333
Book Art In this in-depth look at the book itself as art, the reader will be guided through a wide variety of binding techniques and structure styles, topped off with plenty of inspiration for transforming books into works of art. Techniques range from collaging directly in a pre-made book (altered bookmaking) to printmaking to making concertinas and books folded from a single sheet. The reader will see the form and function of a book in a new light, viewing it as a new form of creative expression. Step-by-step photos guide the reader through binding techniques as well as through several mixed-media applications in this inspirational resource. About the AuthorDorothy Simpson Krause is a book artist, painter, collage-maker and printmaker who has combined traditional media with digital applications since the late 1960s. She is a Professor Emeritus at Massachusetts College of Art, where she founded the Computer Arts Center.
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply White - 00051Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 00051
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Red - 00091Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 00091
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Pink - 02943Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 02943
Rowan Cocoon ZB68.Photographed by Moy Williams, the Cocoon brochure showcases 16 modern, contemporary hand knitting designs by Marie Wallin and Sarah HattonDesigns range from oversized cabled and crochet cropped jumpers through to deep vee striped tunics. Also features beautiful cable wraps and loose beret hat accessories
Rowan Cocoon Clay - 825This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 825
Rowan Cocoon 100g Hedge.This wonderful soft roving British yarn is a designer's dream.Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% merino wool 20% kid mohair 100g ball.Length 115m, Tension 14 stitches 16 rows to 10cm on 7mm needles.Hand wash only not suitable for tumble drying.
Rowan Cocoon Petal - 823This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 823
Rowan Cocoon Lavender Ice - 811This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 811
Zoo Menagerie - Blossom - PurpleBlossom - Purple is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Eleanor Groschs Zoo Menagerie fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Zoo Menagerie collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QEG0700 - PURPL
Teabag Vellum PapersThe technique of teabag folding involves using pretty pieces of paper to make stunning geometric designs which can be used to decorate and embellish your papercrafts. This pack includes six A4 teabag vellum sheets in beautiful floral designs, accompanied by six A4 teabag vellum sheets in co-ordinating colours.
Labour Of Love - Over 20 Knitting Patterns For Treasured GirlsThis beautiful new Knitting book of functional, stylish designs for little girls contains over 20 unique knitting patterns including sweaters, cardigans, dresses, tops, skirts and snoods.Beautiful stitches, quirky details, classic shapes and lush yarns are intertwined to create fabulous knitted projects. Combine true comfort with contemporary designs to create your very own 'Labour of Love'Author InformationVibe Ulrik Sondergaard studied fashion design at Kingston University. Vibe's colourful, textured designs are both practical and beautiful. Vibe Currently lives in London and worls for Zinc Design Ltd, designing and producing hand-knitted swatches that are sold to fashion comapnies in New York, LA, Paris, Barcelona and London.
Rowan Cocoon Polar - 801This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 801
Wide Open: Inspiration and Techniques for Art Journaling on the Edge This book has a special focus on observation. Instead of encouraging the reader to sit in a coffee house and journal about a favourite memory, the author will encourage them to sit in the coffee house and take note of what they see, and how sitting at a particular table makes them feel, right then and there. Its very much about being in the moment. Each card in this deck will focus on a technique that goes beyond the norm (such as experimenting with photo decay) and encourages artists and writers to explore an edgier side to their work. Cards are divided into categories such as my body, other artists and new ways with text. The accompanying notebook has blank space for the reader to record observations, as well as colourful artwork and inspirational"es and prompts sprinkled throughout the pages.
Rowan Baby Alpaca Dk Cherry - 224Made from the finest baby alpaca fibre, our Baby Alpaca DK is a wonderful soft yarn with a rustic appealThis Versatile soft yarn is suitable for a wide range garments and accessoriesP100% Baby Alpaca 50g ballLength 100m, Tension 22 Stitches 30 rows to 10cm on 4mm needlesHand wash up to 30 degrees C, Can be ironed at a low heatRowan Baby Alpaca shade cardZ113000 - 224
Rowan Cocoon Tundra - 808This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 808
Rowan Cocoon Shale - 804This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 804
Rowan Cocoon Scree - 803This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 803
The Art of Wire: Creative Techniques for Designer JewelryThe Art of Wire is loaded with techniques that the reader can use to create what all jewellery enthusiasts seem to want more of - wire jewellery. Projects featured in this book take on a wide variety of looks from the more obvious wire-like (filigree or shaped wire) to that of more solid metal (wrapped or hammered wire) to what almost resembles fabric (crocheted wire). After an extensive techniques section, each of six chapters focus on a different facet of wire working and patterns for shaped-wire projects are provided when necessary. Each of the 40 projects are stepped out and styles range from upscale to more casual and many incorporate beautiful gemstones into their design. About the AuthorJ. Marsha Michler has authored 12 books and several magazine articles about her extensive and varied crafting expertise. She also teaches, lectures, signs books, and shows her artwork in the New England area. In her spare time she gardens, builds stone walls, and enjoys sushi with her husband. She resides in southern Maine.
Thats the Way to Do it Son Counted Cross Stitch KitThats the Way to Do it Son Counted Cross Stitch Kit from DMC.Counted cross stitch kit contains 16 count antique white aida fabric, pre-sorted DMC stranded cotton threads, needle, chart and full instructions. Finished size: 7 x 9 (18 x 23cm)
RUCraft Kit of the MonthSigned copy of More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts book and Amy Butler Soul Blossoms Design Roll pack This exclusive kit contains the latest Jelly Roll book signed by authors Pam & Nicky Lintott, and and Amy Butler design roll to get you started quilting.Includes:An exclusive signed copy of More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts book by Pam & Nicky Lintott. This book includes 14 delightful projects using layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs and fat-eight bundles. Published by David & Charles, Craft Publisher of the Year. RRP 15.99 Amy Butler Soul Blossoms Design Roll to help get you started on making one of the lovely quilts in the book. This beautiful design roll includes 33 (2.5 x 44) different strips in a range of colourful designs. RRP 28.99A pack of 50 Quilters flat flower Pins 54mm. RRP 3.66 This RUCraft Kit of the Month is subject to availability. Limited stock - so make sure you dont miss out on this unique offer!
Anchor Me to You Me to You Cross Stitch Kit. Teddy is leaning on the table with the Me To You Logo.Kit contains 14-count white Aida fabric, carefully selected Anchor Stranded Cotton and easy-to-follow charts and instructions. Finished Size: 3.5 x 3.5 (9cm x 9cm) Supplier code: TT32
This is a collection of verses, sayings and greetings for card makers and crafters, specially designed to make you smile. It covers every imaginable occasion or sentiment, from birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, to thank-yous and apologies. The verses are perfectly pitched to be fun and cheeky, but not too sharp-tongued - ideal for family and friends. 50 copyright-free motifs will allow crafters to decorate their projects with the perfect illustrations.About the Author Richard Meade is a writer and journalist. He has recently completed a booklet of verses, which was offered as a promotional giveaway by Crafts Beautiful magazine. Richard lives in Brentwood, Essex.
The Battle of Britain was a critical period in the history of WWII when, thanks to the heroics of the RAF and their Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft, Britain managed to withstand the Luftwaffe onslaught and avoid the invasion that would have followed. This new account tells the story through the memories of surviving pilots and other military staff involved in every aspect of the effort. The story emerges through the authentic voices of the ordinary participants and reveals their experiences and attitudes as well as their personal memories of the heroes who have traditionally been the protagonists in the story - pilots Douglas Bader, Johnnie Johnson, Adolf Galland, and war leaders Hugh Dowding and Winston Churchill. This title is compiled from new interviews with the surviving veterans with special access through The Battle of Britain Fighter Association. The summer of 2010 marks the 70th anniversary of the conflict.About the AuthorHenry Buckton is a military and social historian. He is the author of Yesterdays Country Village (D&C 2005), Yesterdays Farm (D&C 2006) as well as numerous other books including Friendly Invasion (Phillimore 2006), the story of the American airmen in Britain during WWII and Forewarned is Forearmed, the official history of the Royal Observer Corps. He has also written and presented two documentary films based on his books.
Terry Harrison uses his wealth of experience to show how to paint watercolour landscapes the easy way. Terrys own range of brushes are purpose made to help painters create the best effects with minimum effort. This book explains what all the brushes can be used for and shows what techniques are needed for landscape painting. There is then a series of beautiful step-by-step demonstrations showing the brushes and techniques in action. Following on from Terrys hugely successful Brush With Watercolour, this book has more effects, more techniques and more beautiful paintings.About the AuthorTerry Harrison grew up in Norfolk. His early art education was basic and he never dreamed that he would become an artist. At fifteen, Terry moved to Hampshire and was inspired by a brilliant art teacher. He took O and A levels in art, then won a place at Farnham Art School at the age of sixteen. He became a graphic artist, but continued to paint in his spare time. In 1984 Terry gave up his job to paint full time. He demonstrates to artists groups and teaches on painting holidays. He has also developed a range of his own brushes and paints. He is the author of many best selling books on painting with acrylics and watercolours. Terry now lives in the Cotswolds.
K&Company Yuletide Words Glitter Rub-ons with GemsYuletide Words Glitter Rub-ons from K&Company are fast, fun & fabulous! No special glues or inks. Just rub your favorite K&Company Yuletide holiday glitter rub-on onto paper, cardstock acetate, vellum, photos or even fabric. Gems included to add a fantastic finish!
Art of Personal Imagery: Expressing Your Life Through Collage In The Art of Personal Imagery, author Corey Moortgat introduces readers to a new approach to collage, one that blends traditional collage techniques, such as the use of symbolic images and words, with typical methods of chronicling life events, such as journaling and scrap-booking. The result is innovative, fresh and meaningful collage that uses modern photos as well as vintage images, personal writing as well as words from antique books, to commemorate everything from special occasions to extraordinary everydays.With step-by-step instructions and photos for countless techniques and nine intensive projects, Moortgat teaches readers the secrets behind the distinctive multi-layered look of her collage.Using a wide variety of collage surfaces (including wood, vinyl, fabric, foam core, corrugated cardboard and more), readers will explore their own personal symbols and icons and experiment with new ways to express themselves through their art. About the AuthorCorey Moortgat works primarily in collage, with her favourite subjects being personal imagery, old photographs, nudes, any vintage papers she can find, and most recently, her newest muses: her son, Riley, and her second baby on the way. Her work has been featured in Somerset Studio, Artitude Zine, and the books StampArtistry, Frame It!, Kaleidoscope and Artist Trading Card Workshop. She has taught many small classes at art supply stores and at ArtFest.
Parchment Craft Perforating Tool SetParchment Craft Perforating Tool Set is an essential collection of perforating tools for anyone who loves Parchment Craft. Parchment Craft papercraft projects, such as a handmade greeting card, look so amazing and certainly have a WOW factor. Perforating paper not only creates such stunning results, but it can be a very therapeutic way to de-stress.This set of perforating tools includes a soft touch tool body and four perforating heads, which you can interchange with the tool body. The perforating heads including a fine needle, extra fine needle, twin-headed needle and a triple headed needle. Each head gives you control over your pricks!
Patons Dreamtime 4 Ply Cream - 00053Fairytale Dreamtime is 100% pure wool making it soft to the touch and delicate for babies and toddlers skin. 100% Pure New Wool 50g ballLength 170m, Tension 28 stitches, 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles Machine Wash, up to 30C. Patons Fairytale Dreamtime is also available in Fairytale Dreamtime 2 Ply, Fairytale Dreamtime 3 Ply, and Fairytale Dreamtime DK9806509 - 00053
Rowan Cocoon Quarry Tile - 818This wonderfully soft roving British yarn is a designers dream. Made from a blend of merino wool and kid mohair, it creates beautiful textured and cable stitches and lovely striping and pattern effects.80% Merino wool, 20% kid mohair on a 100g ball.Knits on 7mm needles with a recommended tension of 14 stitches to 16 rows. Hand Wash, Normal.Rowan Cocoon shade card9802100 - 818
Liberty Mayfair - Mosaic Flower - GreenMosaic Flower - Green is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Liberty Art fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Liberty Art collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QLB2800 - GREEN
Free Spirit Designer Instincts - BlueBlue is a gorgeous sewing fabric from the Free Spirit Designer Instincts fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Free Spirit Designer Instincts collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QI25000 - BLUEX
Cupcake Wrapping Swirls- Baby PinkBeautify your baked goodies with these cupcake wrappers. These wrappers fit a standard size cupcake.They are very easy to use and assemble. Simply Bake your cupcake in a standard case and decorate it with your choice of design or colour wrapping. The perfect way to add that extra finishing touch to your cupcakes! Contains 12 cupcake wraps.Search our website for more designs and colours!
Beautify your baked goodies with these cupcake wrappers. These wrappers fit a standard size cupcake. They are very easy to use and assemble. Simply Bake your cupcake in a standard case and decorate it with your choice of design or colour wrapping. The perfect way to add that extra finishing touch to your cupcakes! Contains 12 cupcake wraps. Search our website for more designs and colours!
The Aliens have landed... and they come in pieces!The Alien Robot Kit is the exciting new model kit from David Eckold. Its a fantastic kit that brings fun and education together in the best possible combination. But first you must construct the robots - enjoy hours of construction fun as you enter the world of whirring wheels, polypropalene propellers and mighty motors.A cool and creative design turns your machines into colourful characters - Scuttlebot, Defendatron, Drillabot, Spinnatron, Fillerbot and Communatron. Let the Alien Robots loose and watch as they show you the amazing principles of science.
Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques & Projects: Assemblage Techniques and Projects Two very important things make this book stand out from the crowd of other collage, mixed-media and assemblage titles: the projects (full of oddities and the unexpected) and the techniques - several of which have never been published before. A common element of Jane Wynns style is to find an object, break it and put it together again (sometimes more than once), and she loves using anthropomorphic associations to tell stories in her projects.Step-by-step, readers will learn her unique method and her sought-after techniques. Along with surface alterations (faux-aging, patinas and the use of unusual household products), Altered Curiosities teaches metal etching with rubber stamps, simple wiring to create dramatic lighting, instruction for altering simple toy figures (making two-headed animals, for instance) and more. About the AuthorJane Wynn is a mixed-media artist who exhibits throughout the USA. Working with a diversity of mediums from metals to wood, from fiber to found objects, she creates art with a curious narrative. Her work has appeared in several books and magazines and she has been featured on Internet radio and television. Jane earned her Masters in Fine Art from Towson University and currently teaches a variety of workshops.
Four Blank Coasters These 4 blank coasters once completed would make a wonderful gift or an attractive addition to any household. The coasters include the white aida onto which you can cross stitch any design or motifs you like to suit your taste. Also includes press-on backing and cork backing. To fit cups up to 3 1/8 (8cm) diameter.
Zoo Menagerie - Lions - GreenLions - Green is a gorgeous sewing fabric from Eleanor Groschs Zoo Menagerie fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Zoo Menagerie collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QEG0400 - GREEN
Format: PaperbackPages: 48Publisher: Search Press Ltd (2 Sept 2009) Make your own handmade greeting cards this year, and at the same time stitch some initials to personalize birthday cards, or anything else! Here is another lovely little book full of beautiful designs to stitch. Choose from frames to surround those paper decoupage images, or frames containing further stitched designs depicting popular subjects such as festive images: pinecones, bells and candles. Or perhaps you might prefer something more unusual, such as the innovative idea of having a Christmas tree as a frame, containing a nativity scene or still life arrangement. Then there are ideas for using up odd beads and ways of employing embossing stencils to enhance your handmade greeting cards. The alphabet features summer flowers and it will be a useful addition to any papercrafters library of designs. You can also see it being transferred via carbon paper to cloth, and being stitched as monograms on towels and face flannels so a versatile idea. There are instructions on how to work the various simple stitches, tips on making the work look better and basics for beginners as well as how to make the individual cards. Embroidery on Paper: Alphabets and Festive Motifs is a handy book for all year round.
The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers StoryA fascinating and colourful account of this historic tapestry.Who were the embroiderers of the Bayeux Tapestry? What were their tools, their materials, and how could such a massive project have been designed and organised? These questions and many others have been avoided for so long due to a lack of hard facts, but in this book the author has drawn upon her own experience as an embroiderer and artist to piece together all the clues she could find in the tapestry itself. After extensive research, Jan Messent has compiled a fascinating and colourful account which will help to place this famous embroidery in a plausible context. This new study is essential reading for anyone wishing to know more about The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers.About the AuthorJan Messent qualified as a teacher in the mid-50s and, after teaching Art, History and English, became deeply involved with embroidery as an art form. As a member of the Embroiderers Guild, she taught embroidery design to its members, wrote and illustrated design books, and lectured worldwide. Her last embroidery book was about the Bayeux Tapestry. She became interested in the experimental use of knitting and crochet and hoped, by her books on the subject, to open up new dimensions in the creative use of yarn. Now, having retired from lecturing, Jan writes historical fiction full-time, embroidering as a side-line, reading, painting, and listening to good music.
Start and Run a Greeting Cards Business: Lots of Practical Advice for Help You Build an Exciting and Profitable Business If you are a creative person then making and selling greeting cards is a great way to start a business. It also makes a useful part-time business that can be run from home and started with a limited amount of capital, and can be done by the young or semi-retired. It can also be an excellent way for artists and crafts people to increase their income by selling cards alongside their main product.The skills needed vary greatly depending on what type of cards you want to produce. They can involve all the creative skills from design to photography, from painting to lettering, from enamelling to metalwork.This book takes you step-by-step through the process of starting and running your business with lots of useful practical advice to help you, including: Deciding what type of cards to produce, finding your market, dealing with printers, copyright and licensing, pricing and profit.
The Woven Bag (Writers Digest Guides)Readers who love yarn crafts will enjoy working with small looms to make woven bags. The purpose of the loom is to hold and organise yarn in a way that allows the weaver to turn yarn into a piece of fabric for a project. The book explains techniques and tricks that will unlock the mysteries of weaving. Even though the reader may never have woven before, they will soon learn how to make their small looms work for them. Clear diagrams illustrate how to assemble the modules into wonderful one-of-a-kind bags, pouches, totes, purses and backpacks. The size of the loom does not limit the size of the finished project.About the AuthorNoreen Crone-Findlay is an author, designer, fiber artist, professional puppeteer, doll marker, workshop presenter, crocheter, small-loom weaver and storyteller. Noreen has built a successful business as a designer and maker of one-of-a-kind spool knitters. She is also the source for enchanting designs for spool knitted creations of all descriptions. The author has a website at http://www.crone-findlay.com/ and a blog at http://tottietalkscrafts.wordpress.com/.
Black & White and Pieced All Over shows Kay M. Capps Cross method for making black-and-white, cross-cut quilts is unlike any other foundation-piecing book on the market: its stress-free. Other books emphasise precision and perfect points. With this book, quilters can get that without even trying! With all the lighthearted commentary that usually accompanies a fun quilting class, readers learn the fun way to foundation-piece. Each pattern comes with yardage requirements and detailed instructions. Includes a CD ROM with 16 foundation-piecing patterns - making a printable template for every project. About the Author: Kay M. Capps Cross is a popular workshop instructor and pattern creator. She attends Quilt Markets, Quilt Expo in Wisconsin and other quilting shows around the country. And she has had two books published with American Quilters Society, A Black-and-White Garden and Black-and-White Quilts by Design. Format: PaperbackPages: 128Publisher: Krause (August 2009) ISBN-13: 9780896899421
Rowan Studio 20 ZB96.Designed by Grace Melville this collection is a combination of the Spring/Summer 2010 denim on denim trend, and the modern safari trend.Using pattern and textured stitch detail in the Denim and adding soft sculptural details in the Pima Cotton DK creates a collection just right for this summer.
Rowan Studio Issue 22.Studio 22 is about pushing the boundaries and being inventive with knitwear, by using simple techniques to produce striking results.Rowan Big Wool, Kid Classic, Kidsilk Haze and Felted Tweed Aran are combined to create a variety of dramatic effects.
Rowan Studio 21 ZB97.With inspiration taken from 50s icons, this issues theme is about desirable staples.Established stitch details in sophisticated colours combined with; sleek, urban silhouettes and modern details making the designs both fresh and timeless.
Wash and Filz it - Fine kometcolour - holmes colourThis wool is specifically designed for the felting technique using your washing machine. A finner running length, ideal for thinner, lightweight, flexible designs such as Hats, Gloves & Scarves.100% Wool on a 50g ballKnits on 5mm needles which makes it an Aran weight yarn with a recommended tension of 16 stitches to 22 rows. General care instructions hand wash only unless stated otherwise via pattern instructions
Maia Well Worth Waiting For Counted Cross Stitch Kit. Maia Well Worth Waiting For Counted Cross Stitch Kit designed by Nel Whatmore. Beautiful red peony on a black background.Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 16 count black Aida fabric and easy-to-follow charts and instructions.Finished size: 13.75 x 13.75 (35 x 35cm) Supplier product code: 5678000-01007
Rowan Summer Crochet ZB88.Features 12 designs by Marie Wallin, for women, using Cotton Glace and Siena.Summer Crochet showcases 12 lovely, feminine designs which are both modern and easy to wear.The collection varies from beautiful crochet lace panel tunics and summer tops to the chunkier openwork crochet of a shrug and poncho
Polyester general purpose zip fastener, with 4mm chain width and drop painted puller.This is a closed end zip used mainly in dresses, Skirts, blouses and home decoration items.Shade: Pink Zip Length: 30 cmColour of zip may vary slightly from the image shown.
Anchor Tiny Tatty Nursery Cushion Kit. Cute baby Me To You bear with a pink dummy and border. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 14-count white Aida fronted ready made cushion cover and easy-to-follow charts and instructions. Finished size: 15.75 x 15.75 (40 x 40cm) Supplier product code: TTT0003
Amy Butler Anna Tunic Sewing PatternAmy Butler Anna Tunic Sewing Pattern is a Mod style and clean lines give this tunic its annatude. The back has a unique button closure. Add the belt for an hourglass shape, and the sweet fabric flower makes for an artistic accent piece to ginger up your Anna Tunic.Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on the fabric. Materials List:FOR THE DRESS2 7/8 yards of 44 wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior2 1/4 yards of 44 wide cotton muslin for the Lining FOR THE MINI DRESS2 3/8 yards of 44 wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior1 3/4 yards of 44 wide cotton muslin for the Lining FOR THE TUNIC2 yards of 44 wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior1 1/2 yards of 44 wide cotton muslin for the LiningFOR THE CAMI1 7/8 yards of 44 wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exteriorr1 3/8 yards of 44 wide cotton muslin for the LiningPLUS FOR ALL THE LENGTHS4 shank-style buttons (size 1/2)1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual Duty Plus)Materials List for the Fabric Flower. If you are using the same fabric as your Tunic there are enough scraps from any length to make the Flower Strip. If you are just making the flower, the amount is listed below. 1/4 yard of 44 wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Fabric Flower4 square of coordinating felt for Base1 pin back (size 1 1/2)1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual Duty Plus)Search our website for more Amy Butler Sewing Patterns!
Pinking ShearsWith patented soft touch Kushgrip handles and hardened steel precision ground blades, this range is designed for superior comfort, accuracy and strength. Kushgrip Pinking Shears are perfect for both preventing fraying and for forming decorative edges on all types of cloth.
This is a one-stop reference volume devoted to every aspect of quilting. It offers: comprehensive information for both beginners and experienced quilters; hundreds of illustrations & diagrams that show each stage of the quilting process; and, thorough step-by-step instructions for all basic techniques. The Ultimate Quilting Bible is the complete guide to both machine and hand quilting as well as patchwork and applique. Marie Clayton covers all the basics and each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting; chapters include quiltmaking basics, making a quilt top, advanced techniques, embellishments, designing and adapting, caring for quilts and connections. This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams to show each stage of the quilting process. Itll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again. About the Author: Marie Clayton is a professional writer, who has worked on a variety of sewing and needlecraft books including Ultimate Sewing Bible (9781843404118) and Make Your Own Clothes (9781843403890). She currently lives in London.
Pink Union Jack Latch Hook Rug Kit from Anchor, designed by Joanna Aston.Latch hook rug kit includes 4.5 count full colour printed canvas, pre-cut acrylic yarn, chart, latch hook tool and easy to follow instructions. Size: 19½'' x 27½'' (49.5 x 69.9cm).
Anchor Disney Eeyore Pose Mini Cross Stitch Kit. An ideal handbag project.Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 14-count white Aida fabric, needle and easy-to-follow charts and instructions. Finished Size: 4.25 x 3 (11 x 8cm) Supplier product code: DPPT110
200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price GuideNow in full colour, 200 Years of Dolls, 3rd Edition is the most easy-to-use comprehensive identification and value guide, designed for both novice and experienced collectors of vintage dolls, dealers, auction houses and appraisers. With updated pricing, new colour photos and new manufacturer marks listings - the principle tool used for identification - the third edition of this best selling book will serve as an invaluable resource.About the AuthorDawn Herlocher has been collecting dolls for nearly 35 years. As a consultant for historical societies, private collectins and museums, she travels throughout the USA holding seminars and giving lectures. She currently serves as technical adviser for various auction houses and publications.
Amy Butler Lotus - Wall Flower - SkyWall Flower Sky is a gorgeous fabric from Amy Butlers Lotus sewing fabrics collection. It is suitable for dressmaking, craft and homestyle projects, patchwork and quilting.Combines with other fabrics in the Lotus collection.100% cotton 44/45 inches wide (110/112cm).The price shown above is per quarter metre. Fabric can be purchased in quarter metre units. e.g If you wish to order 1 metres (1.25 metres) choose 5 from the qty drop-down box. The fabric will be sent as a single piece.QAB1700 - 0SKYY
Paper Wonderland. Includes characters that are begging to be brought into 3D life with an craft knife and some glue. About the Author: Michelle Romo is a 25 year old, self-taught designer who resides in Los Angeles, CA. She currently works as a lead designer for an apparel and accessories company where she designs their private label line and also has done noted work for Sanrio, Disney, and Cartoon Network. In 2004 she started her own line of t-shirts and characters called Crowded Teeth. Her cute style can be summed up as Japanese influenced cuteness with mid-century modern flair.
Pink Union Jack Latch Hook Rug Kit from Anchor, designed by Joanna Aston.Latch hook rug kit includes 4.5 count full colour printed canvas, pre-cut acrylic yarn, chart, latch hook tool and easy to follow instructions. Size: 19½'' x 27½'' (49.5 x 69.9cm).
Knitters Tote Bag- PinkKnitters Tote Bag- Pink is a fantastic bag to store all your knitting accessories! It has clear plastic compartments for different yarns, threading holes to keep your yarn separate, a zipped compartment for knitting pins and a full length rear compartment.Size: 360 x 300 x 210mm
Achieve fantastic results from paper in an instant! Discover the quick technique of covering newspaper with strips of paper mache to create a unique array of flat and 3D figures.A fun and quirky range of over 25 designs will inspire crafters of all abilities. From fancy fishes, dogs and dragons to elves, robots and racing cars, you will find a fun design to suit all recipients.Practical three-dimensional projects to decorate your home include bowls, vases and mirror frames. Each project features full step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and artworks to inspire you to get sculpting! About the Author: James C. Cochrane studied Theatre Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. As well as exhibiting and selling his designs across England, James also works as an illustrator and teaches his paper sculpting technique at adult education classes. James lives in Oxford.
20 To Make Sugar Animals20 To Make Sugar Animals includes twenty sweet little sugar animals to make. Made with sugar paste, the majority of the animals are easy enough for complete beginners. Clear instructions are given for each project in this all-colour 48 page book.-KarenPlatt.co.uk Sugarcraft expert Frances McNaughton has designed 20 simple sugar animals that modellers of all ages can make. You will only need basic tools and ingredients and there are clear step-by-step instructions for each animal.-Cakes & Sugarcraft Here are 20 great designs with clear step-by-step instructions that are easy and fun to make using simple techniques and readily available ingredients. They're the perfect finishing touch for young and old for the festivities ahead. Frances shows how to make cute and funny animals using sugar paste plus a few simple tools and techniques. We learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals and then it's straight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more.-Machine Knitting Monthly. If you enjoyed playing with modelling clay as a child, then sugarcraft is surely going to have a lot of appeal. Celebration cakes decorated by hand are so much more special than those bought in stores, and you can tailor the decorations to suit the taste of the recipient. Most people have a favorite animal; so modelling these is a good place to start. I've always enjoyed doing this even though I don't personally have a sweet tooth (it really is not a requirement for sugarcraft). I own other books on the subject, but tend to find that too many of them fall into the usual craft book tendency of insisting you need everything but the kitchen sink, although for this craft the latter is a necessity! Here you just need the paste, basic kitchen equipment and a few other bits and pieces that you probably already have. Fancy cutters can come later - this is about working with your hands. There is a page showing the shapes you need to make so you can practice making them neatly before you begin, and then it is on with the projects. There are twenty animals in here rather than the usual twenty plus twenty more variations, but you need both pages for a photo of the finished item, instructions plus another extremely useful feature. For every animal as well as the completed model it shows each separate piece you need to make in order to assemble it. Each part has a number which corresponds with the instructions, and if you have practised making the shapes at the front (and are reasonably proficient with modelling clay) then it is all relatively easy to make a professional job of it. Animals include favorites such as tiger, elephant, dolphin, zebra, monkey, crocodile, snake, panda etc tending towards those found in a zoo rather than pets or creatures associated with festivals. You will just have to roll out your sugar paste and see if you can make reindeer and chicks for yourself - a really user-friendly book.-Myshelf.com About the AuthorFrances McNaughton shows how to make cute and funny sugar animals for cake decorating using sugarpaste and a few simple tools and techniques. First we learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals, and the few basic tools that are needed. Then it is staight on to making elephants, monkeys, pandas, lizards, dolphins, kangaroos and much more. The constituent parts of the animals are shown with the step by step instructions, and annotated for clarity, then each finished animal is pictured in all its splendour. Animal lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing creatures on top of a celebratory cake so buy 20 To Make Sugar Animals now!