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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.
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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.
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Twenty To Make -
Crocheted FlowersJan
Ollis has designed twenty
different flowers, and
each one is accompanied
by an alternative in a
different colour scheme.
Full crochet instructions
are given for each
flower, together with
lists of the materials
and equipment needed.
Each design is simply
photographed so that
crocheters can see the
design clearly, and is
also shown in a sumptuous
styled photograph,
showing the beautiful
possibilities of the
finished pieces,
including brooches, and
embellishments on hats,
bags, sweaters, place
mats, cushions, scarves
and even shoes.About the
AuthorJan Ollis comes
from a family of crafters
and cannot remember a
time when she was not
creating something. Great
Aunt Mabel taught her to
crochet more years ago
than she cares to
remember, making 'granny
square' blankets for a
local hospital. After
completing a degree in
Fashion and Textile
Design and working in a
range of textile and
non-textile related jobs,
Jan started Chi-Chi Moi
- a small business making
accessories in hand
knitting and crochet. One
successful early product
was a flower corsage,
which was so popular Jan
made and sold 800 (with
help from her family and
friends). Jan lives in
Somerset, UK with her
partner Ben and has two
grown-up children,
Dominic and Milly.
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Twenty To Make -
Crocheted FlowersJan
Ollis has designed twenty
different flowers, and
each one is accompanied
by an alternative in a
different colour scheme.
Full crochet instructions
are given for each
flower, together with
lists of the materials
and equipment needed.
Each design is simply
photographed so that
crocheters can see the
design clearly, and is
also shown in a sumptuous
styled photograph,
showing the beautiful
possibilities of the
finished pieces,
including brooches, and
embellishments on hats,
bags, sweaters, place
mats, cushions, scarves
and even shoes.About the
AuthorJan Ollis comes
from a family of crafters
and cannot remember a
time when she was not
creating something. Great
Aunt Mabel taught her to
crochet more years ago
than she cares to
remember, making 'granny
square' blankets for a
local hospital. After
completing a degree in
Fashion and Textile
Design and working in a
range of textile and
non-textile related jobs,
Jan started Chi-Chi Moi
- a small business making
accessories in hand
knitting and crochet. One
successful early product
was a flower corsage,
which was so popular Jan
made and sold 800 (with
help from her family and
friends). Jan lives in
Somerset, UK with her
partner Ben and has two
grown-up children,
Dominic and Milly.
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These charming
illustrations from
Christmases past
recapture the holiday
spirits of the
mid-twentieth century,
the Victorian and
Edwardian eras, and
other historic periods.
Bursting with nostalgic
appeal, this book and
CD-ROM collection
contains more than 360
images, including
templates that make it
easy to print and send 72
greeting cards and 20
postcards.
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Iris QuiltingThe
technique of iris
folding, created by
Maruscha Gaasenbeek, has
been a popular papercraft
for many years, and here
she presents how to
create stunning quilts
based on unique
iris-folded designs. Iris
quilting requires just a
few basic techniques,
all of which are easily
mastered by following the
clear instructions in the
book. There are 16
gorgeous designs to
choose from that can be
turned into wall
hangings, tablemats,
bags, and cushion covers
in a range of styles and
colors to suit both
children and adults. Each
project is accompanied by
step-by-step
instructions, templates,
and details of the
fabrics and other
materials needed, and
the reader is encouraged
to try their own color
and fabric combinations
to create a design that
is uniquely theirs.
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A richly illustrated book
containing 30 gorgeous
designs for micro macrame
jewellery, incorporating
crystals, beads and
cords. Micro macrame has
re-emerged with a
gorgeous new twist.
Evocative of the
Victorian-era macrame
lace that decorated
fashionable women's
shawls and purses, this
easy-to-use book updates
the art of macrame with a
range of stunning beaded
jewellery designs.
Beautiful and infinitely
versatile, learn how to
capture the allure of
this classic craft by
combining it with beads
to create stunning items
and rival the elegance
and intricacy of pieces
made years ago, yet they
are easy to make and have
a contemporary feel.
Includes a comprehensive
introduction and the five
basic knots you need in
order to get started.
Detailed step-by-step
photographs guide you
through every project.
Practical advice on
choosing the best
equipment and supplies
available. Suitable for
both beginners and
experts, this book will
appeal to anyone who
loves jewellery and
beading. 30 glamorous
designs for beaded
bracelets, earrings,
brooches, necklaces and
watchstraps. About the
Author: Heather Lodinsky
has been a professional
knit and crochet designer
for over 15 years. Her
designs have appeared in
Vogue Knitting,
Interweave Knits,
Knitter's, Creative
Knitting, KnitScene,
Family Circle Knitting,
CastOn, along with other
knitting/crochet
magazines. She is the
designer of the popular
"Central Park Hoodie"
cardigan for the
Interweave pattern store
and was a designer
included in the "Great
American Afghan" by
Knitter's Magazine.
Heather is a freelance
designer for major yarn
companies (Lion Brand and
Coats & Clark). She also
teaches classes three
times a week at a local
yarn shop in Buffalo,
New York, where she
resides with her husband
and two daughters.
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Handmade jewellery lovers
will be surprised at how
the fine gauge and
delicate, simple beauty
of the wire jewellery
projects in "Knitted Wire
Jewelry" makes them stand
heads above the
heavier-gauge,
heavily-beaded wire
projects they may have
seen in other wire
jewellery books. After
learning step-by-step
techniques for knitting
wire jewellery- making,
the reader will be
introduced to twenty-five
wire jewellery projects -
including versatile
earrings, bracelets,
rings and necklaces -
that incorporate simple
knitting and wire
wrapping, along with the
addition of beads,
coloured wire, beading
wire, sheet metal,
ribbon, rubber cord and
more. About the Author:
Samantha Lopez studied
fine art at the Pratt
Institute of Art and
Design in New York City,
where she received her
degree with a
concentration in
sculpture. Since 2004,
she has been selling
jewelry through her Web
site, Knotstudio.com,
and at select boutiques
in the New York City
area. Her work has been
featured in several
online publications,
including coutorture.com
and stylehive.com, in
the Swiss magazine XOXO,
and on the television
show Vivo.
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Review: An abundance of
fascinating information
--Bead Society of Great
Britain. Making Jewellery
With Gemstone Beads:
Create beautiful gemstone
jewellery with this
dazzling collection of
over 100 projects,
ranging from eye-catching
earrings and accessories
to exquisite necklaces
and bracelets.You can
discover an impressive
range of 28 beautiful
semi-precious stones.
Make a project from your
birthstone and glimpse
into the fascinating
history and mythical
properties behind
them.The techniques range
from the simplest
stringing to more
detailed beadwork to
cater for all levels of
ability.Clear artwork,
beautiful photographs and
easy- to-follow
step-by-step instructions
ensure flawless results.
About the Author: Barbara
Case has adored beads for
over 30 years,
eventually establishing a
successful mail order
business, Beads
Exclusive, and designing
for UK retail stores.
Barbara has now sold the
business, but continues
to design and make
beautiful jewellery.
Barbara lives in
Bishopsteignton, Devon.
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Quilted Curves &
StripesEvery quilter will
find this book a treasure
once they discover the
AccuQuilt system of
cutting out shapes.
AccuQuilt takes the work
out of cutting and gives
you more time to actually
quilt. This book will
inspire you to make all
those quilts you have
only dreamed of. Our
designers have created
wonderful designs with a
wide range of skill
levels. There is
something in this book
for every quilter.
Easy-to-follow
instructions and the
AccuQuilt system will
open;up the world of
design to the busy
quilter.
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Quilted Curves &
StripesEvery quilter will
find this book a treasure
once they discover the
AccuQuilt system of
cutting out shapes.
AccuQuilt takes the work
out of cutting and gives
you more time to actually
quilt. This book will
inspire you to make all
those quilts you have
only dreamed of. Our
designers have created
wonderful designs with a
wide range of skill
levels. There is
something in this book
for every quilter.
Easy-to-follow
instructions and the
AccuQuilt system will
open;up the world of
design to the busy
quilter.
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Quilted Gifts from Your
Scraps & StashProviding
quilters with numerous
ideas for thoughtful
gifts, this book makes
practical and economical
use of often discarded
scraps of fabric. The
dozens of projects,
which are helpfully
organized by completion
time, cover a range
skill levels that will
satisfy both beginning
and seasoned crafters.
Supported by hundreds of
illustrations and
photographs, this
guidebook is the ideal
companion for any crafter
wanting to finally find a
use for leftover scraps
and stashes.
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Beautiful Rings: Stylish
and Imaginative
ProjectsThis 60-piece
collection showcases an
array of inspired and
stylish projects that
don’t
demand a large investment
of time or money, but do
give jewellers the
pleasure of sharpening
their skills and enjoying
spectacular results. The
imaginative and diverse
designs feature
everything from elegant
gold, pearls and
sterling silver to
non-traditional and
repurposed materials.
Every one is beautiful!
The variety of materials,
array of techniques and
range of styles in
Beautiful Rings are
nothing short of
brilliant. Some projects
are nature-inspired,
some have geometric
structure; others are
derived from animals or
include found objects in
their construction.
Whatever the method
practised by the
different designers, the
projects they share in
these pages will wow you,
inspire you, and
motivate you to drop
everything else for 30
minutes and engage in
this exhilarating
exercise. About the
AuthorMarthe Le Van is
the senior editor for
jewellery and metals at
Lark Books, New York.
She has written and
edited more than 30
titles over the last ten
years. Marthe is a member
of the Society of North
American Goldsmiths and
the Precious Metal Clay
Guild.
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Complete Machine Quilting
ManualThis book will show
you how you can get the
most out of your sewing
machine while quilting,
from working easily with
different weights of
batting and fabric, to
great time-saving tricks,
and adding a cornucopia
of decorative stitching
effects. For those new to
the wonderful world of
quilting, you will find
all the help and advice
you need to get started.
And if you are
considering upgrading
your machine, you'll
also find a guide on
which machine will best
suit your quilting needs.
So whether you have just
completed your first
piece of patchwork and
find quilting a daunting
prospect, or have been
quilting your own work
for years, this book is
packed with all the
information you need to
get the most out of
machine quilting,
inspiring new design
ideas and finishes along
the way.About the
AuthorCarole Sedgley came
into the quilting world
15 years ago and her
passion for all things to
do with patchwork and
quilting has never
diminished. She now has
her own patchwork
business and runs a
long-arm quilting service
(http://butterflyquilters.co.uk).
She loves trading at
local quilt shows and
enjoys the camaraderie of
fellow quilters. When
teaching, Carole likes
to encourage her students
to add their own
interpretations to the
pieces they are working
on. When she has time,
she likes to design her
own projects and explore
how to add texture to
fabric using color with
stitch, and texture with
quilting.
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Complete Machine Quilting
ManualThis book will show
you how you can get the
most out of your sewing
machine while quilting,
from working easily with
different weights of
batting and fabric, to
great time-saving tricks,
and adding a cornucopia
of decorative stitching
effects. For those new to
the wonderful world of
quilting, you will find
all the help and advice
you need to get started.
And if you are
considering upgrading
your machine, you'll
also find a guide on
which machine will best
suit your quilting needs.
So whether you have just
completed your first
piece of patchwork and
find quilting a daunting
prospect, or have been
quilting your own work
for years, this book is
packed with all the
information you need to
get the most out of
machine quilting,
inspiring new design
ideas and finishes along
the way.About the
AuthorCarole Sedgley came
into the quilting world
15 years ago and her
passion for all things to
do with patchwork and
quilting has never
diminished. She now has
her own patchwork
business and runs a
long-arm quilting service
(http://butterflyquilters.co.uk).
She loves trading at
local quilt shows and
enjoys the camaraderie of
fellow quilters. When
teaching, Carole likes
to encourage her students
to add their own
interpretations to the
pieces they are working
on. When she has time,
she likes to design her
own projects and explore
how to add texture to
fabric using color with
stitch, and texture with
quilting.
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Scrap Therapy Cut the
Scraps!All quilters know
one thing for sure: a
fabric stash is a living
thing. It grows
imperceptibly at first,
but soon takes over your
sewing room and if youre
not careful, your life.
Joan Ford is a quilt
designer who recognised a
need to clear the clutter
among her fellow quilters
and came up with a fun
and effective way to deal
with it. Enter
ScrapTherapy, Fords
feel-good method for
organising the mounds of
fabric, from yards and
fat quarters to skinny
scraps, to turn them
into quilts and a wide
array of accessories. In
this innovative book,
Ford offers step-by-step
instructions for cutting
a fabric stash down to
size and provides 20
original patterns for
quilts, pillows, table
runners and more. About
the Author Innovative
quilt designer Joan Ford
cleverly founded the
ScrapTherapy programme in
2006 as a way to help
quilters get organised
and cope with the clutter
of fabric collected over
the years. Ford travels
around the country
lecturing and teaching
quilt classes and cutting
workshops.
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First BeadingCovering all
aspects of this
increasingly popular
craft, Complete Beading
will get you stringing,
weaving, and stitching
with beads straightaway.
Choose from over 20
beading projects for all
skills levels, from
bracelets and earrings to
scarves and bags.
Step-by-step photography
and easy-to-follow
instructions guide you
through every aspect of
each project,
guaranteeing success
every time. Workshop
sections introduce each
new technique, so that
you are prepared when it
comes to beading up a
piece of jewellery or
special gift. Whether
you're a beginner or an
experienced beader, this
comprehensive guide is
sure to inspire. Other
titles in this series
include: First Knits,
First Crochet and First
Card Making. About the
AuthorJema Hewitt is a
professional costume
designer, working on
projects for films,
theatre and museums such
as the Victoria & Albert
Museum, specialising in
period clothing and
jewellery. Jema's love of
vintage beads and
embroidery was further
indulged when a friend
opened a specialist bead
shop and offered her a
job teaching workshops.
She now teaches on a
variety of subjects from
tiaras to tassels and is
a regular contributor to
Crafts Beautiful
Magazine.
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Whoopie Pies: Creamy,
Dreamy DelightsThe newest
buzz on the culinary
scene is a traditional
favourite: the
irresistibly tasty
Whoopie Pie. This
all-embracing cookbook
covers all things
Whoopie, from the
ultimate classic
marshmallow version to
new, imaginative and
indulgent creations.
Renowned pastry chef and
restaurant owner Viola
Goren has come up with 80
exciting and
easy-to-follow recipes,
both savoury and sweet.
Imagine a yummy
Nutella-filled pie, with
its rich hazelnut and
chocolate flavour melting
in your mouth. Or one
made with a peanutty
Snickers’
bar, dreamy vanilla
cream or delicious dulce
de leche! For something a
little different, whip
up a fruity delight,
including Cherry,
Blueberry or Apple and
Calvados Whoopies.
Sophisticated palates
will love
Goren’s
unique savoury Whoopies,
perfect to enjoy as an
entrée,
side dish, or snack.
They feature such
mouthwatering fillings as
smoked salmon and chives;
spinach and walnuts;
cheddar cheese and
olives; and sun-dried
tomato and basil. With so
many tempting choices,
there’s
sure to be a Whoopie Pie
that will tickle
everyone’s
fancy. About the
AuthorViola Goren trained
at the California
Culinary Academy, and
took special courses at
the Ewald Susan Notter
School of Confectionary
in Switzerland, The
Callebaut Chocolate
Academy in Belgium, and
Fabbri & Fruibel in
Italy. She was a pastry
chef at the Regent
Beverly Wilshire in
Beverly Hills in the US.
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A Bead in Time: 35
Jewelry Projects Inspired
by Slices of Life. A Bead
in Time: is perfect for
beaders and jewellery
makers of all skill
levels who want to make
their jewellery more
personal. This title
features a wealth of
step-by-step projects
that offer clear
instruction on a wide
range of beading and
jewellery techniques,
including wire wrapping,
peyote stitch, using
memory wire,
macramé
and more. Each project
focuses on an inspiration
photo. Beaders also
receive tips and tricks
on how to design pieces
based on their own life -
great for seasoned
beaders looking for fresh
ideas. About the Author:
Lisa Crone has been
creating beaded jewellery
for sixteen years. During
this time, she has
acquired a wide range of
skills and enjoys basing
her designs on vacation
photos and everyday
inspirations. Lisa is a
passionate crafter and
posts regularly to her
bead-a-day blog. A Bead
in Time: 35 Jewelry
Projects Inspired by
Slices of Life looks at
beading in a whole new
light.
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50 Knit and Crochet
Accessories - Go from
beginner to expert with
easy bags, mittens,
socks and hats.Whether
you're a Hollywood
A-lister or urban hipster
50 Knit and Crochet
Accessories has a pattern
for you. From the elegant
to the funky, the hip to
the casual, no one is
left out. Co-ordinating
projects allow you to
create a complete look,
making this your one-stop
accessories shop!
Projects like the glitzy
golden shell bag and lace
gloves are perfect for a
night out with the girls
and the hound's-tooth
socks are warm and
trendy, great for a trip
to the shops or lounging
on the settee. For those
who crave warmth and
fashion rolled into one,
the Inca hat is the
perfect accessory. The
basic guide teaches
beginners the skills they
need to start making
stylish pieces for
themselves. More advanced
projects will challenge
experienced knitters and
crochetters with new
techniques. Word count:
40, 000 About the
AuthorDesigners include
top creative talents in
the field such as Sue
Bradley, Carol Meldrum,
Katherine Hunt, Clare
Garland and many, many
more.
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Little CrochetKnown for
her vibrant and modern
crochet designs, craft
writer and designer Linda
Permann offers 25
colourful and stylish
projects for newborns and
young children. Little
Crochet showcases
delightful items from a
playful owl pillow to a
stunning sunshine baby
blanket, adorable leg
warmers to a brightly
striped sweater for boys
or girls. Each project is
fun and interesting to
work without being
frustrating. Included are
suggestions on how to
personalise and customise
many of the designs with
embellishments, colour
changes and other little
crafty touches. Garment
patterns offer a range of
sizes from 0-6 months all
the way to toddler age.
With clear instructions,
charts and beautiful
photographs, crocheters
will find everything they
need to create
irresistible handmade
treasures for their
favourite little ones.
About the Author Linda
Permann is a crocheter,
craft designer, writer
and editor who is
constantly playing with
yarn. Her crochet
patterns have been
published in many
magazines, including
Crochet Today,
Interweave Crochet, Knit
Simple and Craft. She was
the founding Craft and
Decorating Editor of
Adorn magazine and
delights in mixing crafty
elements whenever she
can. To see what she's up
to or say hello, visit
lindamade.com.
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Fabulous Earrings:
Stylish and Imaginative
ProjectsThis 60-piece
collection showcases an
array of inspired and
stylish projects that
don’t
demand a large investment
of time or money, but do
give jewellers the
pleasure of sharpening
their skills and enjoying
spectacular results. The
imaginative and diverse
designs feature
everything from elegant
gold, pearls and
sterling silver to
non-traditional and
repurposed materials.
Every one is fabulous!
The variety of materials,
array of techniques and
range of styles in
Fabulous Earrings are
nothing short of
brilliant. Some projects
are nature-inspired,
some have geometric
structure; others are
derived from animals or
include found objects in
their construction.
Whatever the method
practiced by the
different designers, the
projects they share in
these pages will wow you,
inspire you, and
motivate you to drop
everything else for 30
minutes and engage in
this exhilarating
exercise. About the
AuthorMarthe Le Van is
the senior editor for
jewellery and metals at
Lark Books, New York.
She has written and
edited more than 30
titles over the last ten
years. Marthe is a member
of the Society of North
American Goldsmiths and
the Precious Metal Clay
Guild.
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Head to Toe Knits is
written by Fashion
knitwear designer Bronwyn
Lowenthal, who has
brought together this
collection of 35 quick
and stylish accessory
designs that will add
catwalk chic to your
wardrobe, whatever the
season, and whatever
your personal style. With
hats, scarves,
neckwarmers, gloves,
armwarmers, bags,
belts, legwarmers and
socks to choose from,
you'll find the perfect
piece for any event in
your social calendar. The
Lowie catwalk collections
have a quirky appeal that
fits in perfectly with
today's eclectic
fashions, and all the
patterns are tried and
tested and clearly
written out, so you can
easily have a go at
something wonderful.
Snuggle up in a simple
snood, step out in style
in gold peep-toe socks or
keep cosy with a giant
scarf - all the designs
are fashion-forward as
well as brilliantly
wearable. With projects
to suit all skill levels,
a comprehensive
techniques section and
on-trend designs, your
fingers are going to itch
to knit. About the
Author: Bronwyn Lowenthal
has always loved both
vintage clothing and
traditional handicrafts,
and it's this mix that
informs her fashion
collections. Set up in
2003, the Lowie brand
offers ethical,
eco-friendly,
fashion-forward garments
and accessories that
feature knitting,
crochet, embroidery and
hand stitching, and are
inspired by Bronwyn's
extensive travels around
the world. She is the
author of Love to Knit
and Love to Knit Socks,
both published by CICO
Books. Her online
boutique can be found at
www.ilovelowie.com.
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Blackwork Made
Easy:Techniques,
Patterns and Samplers
Lesley Wilkins shows how
to create traditional
blackwork embroideries
using simple stitches on
evenweave fabric. Step by
step photographs and a
wealth of charts
illustrate how
traditional motifs,
patterns and borders can
be combined to create
stunning designs. Lesley
then goes on to show how
to create band samplers
inspired by those on
which sixteenth century
embroiderers collected
their favourite designs,
including figures,
flowers, plants, birds
and animals. Lesley
Wilkins combines a deep
knowledge of and
appreciation for
historical embroideries
with her own flair for
design and practical
teaching skill. This book
contains all you need to
know to produce beautiful
embroideries inspired by
history.About the
AuthorLesley Wilkins
discovered blackwork
samplers on a school
visit to the Victoria and
Albert Museum in London,
and has been hooked ever
since. Her fascination
with the craft has led
her to become not only an
embroiderer of
extraordinary skill, but
also an expert in the
history of blackwork. She
has collected thousands
of patterns from all over
the world, and her own
work is inspired by
historical motifs,
patterns and borders. Her
designs have appeared in
Needlecraft and
Needlework magazines.
When she is not working
in local government,
Lesley runs a website for
blackwork and Victorian
cross stitch enthusiasts,
providing custom-made
kits and charts of her
own designs.
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Live Wire Jewelry: Make
Colorful Designs That
Shine "Live Wire Jewelry"
gives readers instruction
and inspiration to use
the beautiful coloured
wires currently in the
market. After a detailed
materials and tools
section, the reader are
guided through general
wire-working techniques
that lay the foundation
for the rest of the book
as well as their own
jewellery creations.
Next, 30 eye-catching
projects instruct the
reader how to make the
best use of coloured wire
from a design
perspective, so that it
really pops and
complements the more
traditional silver wire.
Variations feature more
colour inspirations and
coordinating accessories.
About the AuthorKatie
Hacker is the host of the
public television show,
Beads, Baubles & Jewels.
Between 1999 and 2005,
she wrote 15 books about
jewellery and 5 about
general crafts for Hot
Off the Press that,
combined, have sold
nearly a million copies.
Katie is a guest blogger
at Create Your Style and
at Beadalon.
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Blackwork Made
Easy:Techniques,
Patterns and Samplers
Lesley Wilkins shows how
to create traditional
blackwork embroideries
using simple stitches on
evenweave fabric. Step by
step photographs and a
wealth of charts
illustrate how
traditional motifs,
patterns and borders can
be combined to create
stunning designs. Lesley
then goes on to show how
to create band samplers
inspired by those on
which sixteenth century
embroiderers collected
their favourite designs,
including figures,
flowers, plants, birds
and animals. Lesley
Wilkins combines a deep
knowledge of and
appreciation for
historical embroideries
with her own flair for
design and practical
teaching skill. This book
contains all you need to
know to produce beautiful
embroideries inspired by
history.About the
AuthorLesley Wilkins
discovered blackwork
samplers on a school
visit to the Victoria and
Albert Museum in London,
and has been hooked ever
since. Her fascination
with the craft has led
her to become not only an
embroiderer of
extraordinary skill, but
also an expert in the
history of blackwork. She
has collected thousands
of patterns from all over
the world, and her own
work is inspired by
historical motifs,
patterns and borders. Her
designs have appeared in
Needlecraft and
Needlework magazines.
When she is not working
in local government,
Lesley runs a website for
blackwork and Victorian
cross stitch enthusiasts,
providing custom-made
kits and charts of her
own designs.
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Super Scary CrochetHere's
a unique take on crochet
with a collection of
projects that are
murderously macabre
rather than the usual
cute and cuddly. If you
are bored of cute and
sweet crochet, then you
will love Nicki Trench's
gruesome, spooky and
downright disturbing
collection of zombies,
witches, murderers and
more. There are four
chapters of characters
who have committed all
kinds of unforgivable
deeds. The first chapter,
Scary Families, has
creepy relatives who
definitely believe that
blood is thicker than
water, such as the Queen
of the Vampires,
complete with felt crown
and lace detailing. In
Famous Scaries, meet
classic characters like
the Headless Horseman,
who has crocheted blood
spurting from his neck,
and his horse Hades,
made in jet black yarn.
The Living Dead is a
macabre mix of
werewolves, witches and
the clinically insane,
while the Deathly
Companions chapter has
murderous villains and
even a shrunken head. As
well as crocheting your
own cast of scary
characters, you will
find patterns for
accessories including the
spider bag complete with
eight legs. At the back
of the book is a
comprehensive techniques
section explaining all
you need to know, which
makes the projects
suitable for any level.
About the AuthorNicki
Trench is one of the
leading figures in the
revival and promotion of
home crafts. As well as
teaching, lecturing and
feature writing on
knitting, crochet,
sewing, cake decorating
and hen keeping, she is
the founder of Laughing
Hens, the UK's leading
online yarn store, and
Rooster Yarns. Her most
recent books include
Creating Your Garden Farm
and 201 Knitting Motifs,
Blocks, Projects and
Ideas. Nicki also runs
Dancing Hens
(www.dancinghens.com), a
craft studio.
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Carefree Quilts: A
Free-Style Twist on
Classic Designs Author
Joy-Lily helps readers to
put the fun back into
quilting. Inside,
readers experience a
fresh approach to
quilting with two
simplified, carefree
methods: "sew & flip" and
"stack, slice & swap,
where skills like
matching seams and
measuring are not
important. At the end of
construction, each piece
is trimmed to a uniform
size to facilitate mixing
and matching into many
quilted projects. While
matching seams and other
traditional quilting
skills are unimportant
for success with these
instructions, the reader
still learn basic
quilting techniques,
including strip piecing,
curved piecing,
foundation piecing,
sewing on a bias, piece
swapping and more, as
they work through the
blocks. A getting started
section explains which
rules are necessary and
which are optional. About
the AuthorJoy-Lily is a
silk painter, dyer,
quiltmaker and fabric
printer. Joy-Lily has
been teaching quilting
and other crafts since
1989. In 2007 she
designed her first line
of fabric for P&B
Textiles, and her
instructional articles
have been published in
Quilters Newsletter,
Surface Design Journal
and Woman's Day. She
actively teaches fiber
arts through adult
education and quilt and
art guilds.
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Creating handmade
jewellery and accessories
with Macrame is another
age-old craft which has
been revamped for the hip
crafter who may not have
been around to enjoy it
the first time around.
Projects in this book
range from a funky black
leather cuff to a summery
bamboo-handle purse, and
delicate wire chandelier
earrings to a vibrant
handspun yarn scarf.
After a step-by-step
rundown of all of the
basic knots, readers
will be introduced to 25
wearable projects
including jewellery and
personal accessories,
using a variety of
materials.
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From Print to StitchLearn
how to print designs on
to fabric, and then
embellish them with
stitching. Janet Edmonds
teaches you about all the
materials and techniques
you need to develop your
skills in this
fascinating area of
textile art.This highly
practical and unique book
provides clear,
step-by-step instructions
for adding amazing
designs to fabric by
printing and stitching.
Using a whole range of
printing techniques,
including block printing,
soft-cut lino printing,
mono printing and
collagraph printing, the
author guides you
carefully through the
process, from initial
idea, through the
development of a theme,
to designing and making a
block and creating
pattern on paper. Once
you are happy with your
design, it is
transferred to fabric and
finally stitching is
added to enhance the
design. Both machine and
hand stitching are used,
and theres a useful and
extensive stitch library
at the back of the book
showing the range of
stitches you can use.
Janets unique eye for
colour is evident
throughout the book,
which is richly
illustrated with numerous
partly completed samples
to illustrate the authors
methods, finished
examples of her work,
and three-dimensional
objects created using
printed and stitched
fabrics to extend the
readers imagination even
further.Clear
step-by-step instructions
Numerous colourful
examples A rich source of
ideas and inspiration.
About the AuthorJanet
Edmonds trained at East
Berkshire College,
Windsor and The
University of
Hertfordshire,
completing a BA (Hons) in
Art and Design in 1998.
She has many years
experience of teaching
City & Guilds courses in
Embroidery in Berkshire,
Buckinghamshire and
Hertfordshire, and also
runs courses for the
Embroiderers Guild. Her
own work is mainly
three-dimensional and is
based on natural forms
and landscapes. When not
teaching, gardening and
walking in the beautiful
Chiltern countryside
where she lives provide
Janet with the
inspiration for her
drawing, painting and
stitching.
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Jewellery Making: A
Complete Course for
BeginnersThis is a
complete course in
designing and making
jewellery. Carefully
structured tutorials
guide you through every
stage of the process,
revealing how to
translate inspired ideas
into workable, wearable
designs, and you'll find
professional advice on
presenting and selling
your work. Learn about
tools, equipment and
safe working practices;
how to build an
inspirations file; select
suitable materials and
transfer your designs;
work with precious and
semi-precious stones,
metals, glass, plastic,
resin and wood. Clear,
step-by-step photographs
demonstrate all the
techniques you will need,
at-a-glance panels
explain the effect that
different techniques have
on a variety of metals,
and practical exercises
provide guidance in
tricky skills - with
ideas for trying these
out on inexpensive
substitutes before using
your chosen materials.
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50 Knit and Crochet
Accessories - Go from
beginner to expert with
easy bags, mittens,
socks and hats.Whether
you're a Hollywood
A-lister or urban hipster
50 Knit and Crochet
Accessories has a pattern
for you. From the elegant
to the funky, the hip to
the casual, no one is
left out. Co-ordinating
projects allow you to
create a complete look,
making this your one-stop
accessories shop!
Projects like the glitzy
golden shell bag and lace
gloves are perfect for a
night out with the girls
and the hound's-tooth
socks are warm and
trendy, great for a trip
to the shops or lounging
on the settee. For those
who crave warmth and
fashion rolled into one,
the Inca hat is the
perfect accessory. The
basic guide teaches
beginners the skills they
need to start making
stylish pieces for
themselves. More advanced
projects will challenge
experienced knitters and
crochetters with new
techniques. Word count:
40, 000 About the
AuthorDesigners include
top creative talents in
the field such as Sue
Bradley, Carol Meldrum,
Katherine Hunt, Clare
Garland and many, many
more.
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Flower Power
PatchworkCreate beautiful
items for you and your
home using the delightful
projects in this book.
There are 23 to choose
from, including bags,
notebooks, pin cushions,
pillows, placemats and
a handy holder for pens
and pencils, all
designed and lovingly
made by the author,
Anne-Pia Godske
Rasmussen. Her fresh,
contemporary designs and
distinctive use of colour
have a strong
Scandinavian feel, and
her techniques are
clearly and simply
explained through the use
of step-by-step
instructions,
beautifully hand-drawn
diagrams and gorgeous
photographs. Drawing on
traditional patchwork and
quilting methods, all
the basic techniques,
tools and equipment you
need are explained fully
at the beginning of the
book, and there are
full-size templates at
the back of the book for
all those projects that
require them.
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Iris QuiltingThe
technique of iris
folding, created by
Maruscha Gaasenbeek, has
been a popular papercraft
for many years, and here
she presents how to
create stunning quilts
based on unique
iris-folded designs. Iris
quilting requires just a
few basic techniques,
all of which are easily
mastered by following the
clear instructions in the
book. There are 16
gorgeous designs to
choose from that can be
turned into wall
hangings, tablemats,
bags, and cushion covers
in a range of styles and
colors to suit both
children and adults. Each
project is accompanied by
step-by-step
instructions, templates,
and details of the
fabrics and other
materials needed, and
the reader is encouraged
to try their own color
and fabric combinations
to create a design that
is uniquely theirs.
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Crochet!Forget about
outdated designs:
Crochet! is all about
cutting-edge needlework!
These sophisticated
handmade masterpieces,
all in wools, silks,
cottons, bamboo and
micro-fibres, range from
dresses and cover-ups to
accessories, home
décor
items and toys. Eighty
classic and fanciful
stitches provide plenty
of inspiration for
crocheters of all levels,
while 20 patterns, each
with a photo of the
finished project, round
out this updated and
comprehensive course.
About the Author Textile
designer
Marie-Noëlle
Bayard has worked for
haute couture designers
and women's magazines.
She has written for
Marie-Claire
Idées
and Elle
Décoration
and is the author of
Embroidery: Techniques
and Patterns. She lives
in France.
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Flower Power
PatchworkCreate beautiful
items for you and your
home using the delightful
projects in this book.
There are 23 to choose
from, including bags,
notebooks, pin cushions,
pillows, placemats and
a handy holder for pens
and pencils, all
designed and lovingly
made by the author,
Anne-Pia Godske
Rasmussen. Her fresh,
contemporary designs and
distinctive use of colour
have a strong
Scandinavian feel, and
her techniques are
clearly and simply
explained through the use
of step-by-step
instructions,
beautifully hand-drawn
diagrams and gorgeous
photographs. Drawing on
traditional patchwork and
quilting methods, all
the basic techniques,
tools and equipment you
need are explained fully
at the beginning of the
book, and there are
full-size templates at
the back of the book for
all those projects that
require them.
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A piece of unique,
handmade jewellery is
always more special than
something store-bought
–
so why not learn how to
make your own? This
beautifully illustrated
book shows you how to
work with beads to make
your own bespoke
bracelets, necklaces,
brooches and more. Begin
with Simple Jewellery
Designs and projects you
can make in less than an
hour. Next, create
Fabulous Focals from
mixed media like polymer
clay, resin and pewter.
In the Multi-Strand
chapter, choose from
bracelets, earrings and
necklaces, all with
multiple chains and
cordings. In Bead
Weaving, learn the
ancient Japanese Peyote
stitch, which is easy
and versatile. Get handy
with Wire Wrapping, then
try out some fabulous
Knotted Designs. The
Techniques chapter gives
all the essentials, from
specific stitches to
using jump rings and
crimp beads, plus
embellishments such as
tassels. Clear,
step-by-step instructions
make this book suitable
for beginners as well as
more experienced
jewellery-makers. Each
piece can be made quickly
and easily, so you'll
have your own collection
in no time.
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Quilted Gifts from Your
Scraps & StashProviding
quilters with numerous
ideas for thoughtful
gifts, this book makes
practical and economical
use of often discarded
scraps of fabric. The
dozens of projects,
which are helpfully
organized by completion
time, cover a range
skill levels that will
satisfy both beginning
and seasoned crafters.
Supported by hundreds of
illustrations and
photographs, this
guidebook is the ideal
companion for any crafter
wanting to finally find a
use for leftover scraps
and stashes.
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Adventures in
NeedleworkIf the word
needlework makes you
think of grannies,
great-aunts and twee
samplers then prepare to
be proved wrong with this
book of bright and funky
designs that show how
stitching has become
seriously stylish.
Adventures in Needlework
brings embroidery bang up
to date using traditional
techniques alongside bold
colours, graphics and
striking contemporary
ideas. From cute cushions
to gangster bling, these
unique projects bridge
the gap between craft and
interior design,
embracing the revival of
homemade things as
something to be proud of.
Four main techniques of
canvas work,
appliqué,
silk shading and
goldwork are covered,
with three projects
progressing in difficulty
for each. All the tools,
materials and stitching
techniques needed are
carefully explained,
along with general
instructions for making
up cushions, bags and
framing canvases.
Complete beginners will
be able to get started
straight away, whilst
more experienced
stitchers will be
inspired and challenged.
About the Author Jessica
Aldred trained at the
Royal School of
Needlework (RSN) and then
went on to work in
costume production at the
Royal Opera House. Now
Education Coordinator at
the RSN, Jessica runs
day classes, tours and
exhibitions. She also
teaches, assesses and is
a volunteer for Fine Cell
Work, a charity that
teaches needlework to
prison inmates and sells
their products. In 2008,
Jessica was invited to be
a needlework hand double
for the actress Abbie
Cornish in the film
Brightstar and went on to
become the needlework
consultant on the set of
the film.
Www.jessicaaldred.co.uk
Emily Peacock specialises
in needlepoint and cross
stitch, her designs are
bold, graphic and
modern. Emily is a
regular contributor to
Cross Stitcher, her work
has appeared in numerous
high-profile magazines,
the national press and
she has recently taken
part in the popular
Channel 4 television
series Kirsties Homemade
Home aired in Spring
2010.
www.emilypeacock.com
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75 Shells, Coral &
Colourful Creatures of
the Sea: to Knit &
CrochetDive in to a
beautiful collection of
aquatic wonders to knit
and crochet - from lovely
sea urchins, lush
seaweed, and eerie
angelfish to elaborate
and colorful coral reefs.
Each 'specimen' has an
easy-to-follow pattern,
with complete assembly
and finishing
instructions, and yarn
requirements.Includes a
host of inspiring ideas
for how to use your
creations in a wide range
of settings - elegant
jewellry and accessories,
quirky children's
playsets, unusual home
accents, and large
display arrangements. A
fun way to practice new
stitches and techniques.
About the AuthorJessica
Polka is a designer of
soft sculpture and
embroidery based in San
Francisco. Her online
shop, Wunderkammer,
opened in 2007, and her
designs have been
features in galleries and
stores throughout the
world.
http://jpolka.blogspot.com/
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75 Shells, Coral &
Colourful Creatures of
the Sea: to Knit &
CrochetDive in to a
beautiful collection of
aquatic wonders to knit
and crochet - from lovely
sea urchins, lush
seaweed, and eerie
angelfish to elaborate
and colorful coral reefs.
Each 'specimen' has an
easy-to-follow pattern,
with complete assembly
and finishing
instructions, and yarn
requirements.Includes a
host of inspiring ideas
for how to use your
creations in a wide range
of settings - elegant
jewellry and accessories,
quirky children's
playsets, unusual home
accents, and large
display arrangements. A
fun way to practice new
stitches and techniques.
About the AuthorJessica
Polka is a designer of
soft sculpture and
embroidery based in San
Francisco. Her online
shop, Wunderkammer,
opened in 2007, and her
designs have been
features in galleries and
stores throughout the
world.
http://jpolka.blogspot.com/
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Big Little Felt
UniverseEnter the big,
beautiful universe of
felting, with this
irresistible collection
featuring a very cute
Asian-inspired aesthetic.
Twelve 'sets' include
more than 60 projects,
from fruits and a felt
knife for 'slicing' them
to a show-stopping
birthday cake with
decorations and
detachable candles.
Hundreds of photos and
full-size templates make
the crafting easy. With
so much
imagination-generating
power, this book will
appeal to everyone! About
the Author Jeanette Lim
has sold more than 6, 000
of her original patterns
in her Etsy shop
(umecrafts.etsy.com).
Jeanette is one of the 12
featured crafters in
Craft-In. She lives in
Singapore.
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Cath Kidston The Crochet
BookThe Crochet Book is
an irresistible gift set
that is the perfect
introduction to this
traditional craft.
Bringing her modern take
to crochet, Cath Kidston
has designed a colourful
patch cushion that will
cheer any room. Using
double-knitting weight
yarn in six upbeat,
bright Cath Kidston
colours, you can now
make your very own Cath
Kidston cushion. In
addition, the gift set
includes a 48 page
paperback booklet
containing all the
essential information on
the basic crochet
techniques, including
foundation chains,
single crochet, double
crochet, changing
colours and finishing
off. There are even some
alternative ideas for
what else you can make
with your crochet patches
in case a cushion isn't
for you. With clearly
written instructions
accompanied by
explanatory diagrams,
The Crochet Book will
tempt everyone to pick up
a hook and start
crocheting. About the
AuthorOne of Britain's
leading and most loved
designers, Cath Kidston
is best known for her
vintage-inspired,
colourful prints for the
home. Cath began her
career as an interior
designer before opening
her first retail shop in
London in 1993 selling
vintage fabrics and
antique furniture. She
now has 36 shops and 5
concessions in the UK,
as well as 2 shops in
Ireland, 15 in Japan,
and 4 in Korea. In
addition to their
signature cloth prints,
the company has developed
a wide range of products
in response to a growing
demand. Everything from
bags, cushions,
stationery, t-shirts,
nightwear and babygrows
are all part of the
ever-expanding product
range. Her popularity has
increased year by year
since starting a mail
order catalogue and
website. Cath has
published four previous
books - In Print, Make!,
Sew! and Stitch! with
Quadrille - and has a
very successful
stationery line.
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Christmas Crafting In No
TimeTake the stress out
of the festive season
with Christmas Crafting
in No Time, where you
will find 50 time-saving
projects that have
maximum impact but take
little time to make. As
time is always at a
premium during the
holiday season, Clare
Youngs has developed a
beautiful collection of
Christmas essentials. And
with festive decorations
costing more and more,
why not save expense
without sacrificing on
style with these original
ideas? There are five
chapters covering a wide
range of different
crafting techniques -
from papercutting and
papier-mache to
embroidery and sugar
crafting - which take
inspiration from
different festive
cultures and traditions.
With designs for tree
decorations, hand-made
gifts, Christmas cards,
gift wrap ideas and more,
this book is a must have
to help you make the most
out of the holidays.
Every project comes
complete with clear
step-by-step instructions
and beautiful
illustrations, meaning
anyone can have a go at
making something elegant.
So why not get the family
involved and create
special holiday memories
by making decorations
together? You can then
relive those happy
moments each year as you
decorate your home. About
the AuthorSince
childhood, Clare Youngs
has loved making
beautiful handcrafted
objects. She studied
graphic design and went
on to work in packaging
for a number of high
street stores, including
Marks & Spencer and House
of Fraser. Clare has
since worked in
illustration and book
jacket design before
deciding to turn her
attentions to craft full
time. Clare's other books
include Papercrafting in
No Time, Scandinavian
Needlecraft, Find It,
Make It, and The Perfect
Handmade Bag.
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Strawberry shortcakes,
plump macarons, toffee
apples and ice-cream
sundaes - these
mouthwatering motifs in
delicious colours will
inspire you to create
beautiful gifts and
accessories for the home.
The twenty projects in
Sweet Treats in
Cross-Stitch include
placemats, napkins,
bibs, bags, aprons,
cushions and tea towels,
but once you've mastered
this simple stitch the
possibilities are
endless. Key points:
motifs are embroidered on
impossibly chic French
homewares in colours and
styles that are appealing
to make for and with
children; each project is
illustrated with a full
page photograph and grid;
the motifs can be used to
transform and embellish
an endless array of
homewares and
accessories About the
Author: A Parisian
illustrator and designer,
Tinou Le Joly Snovilles
joyful approach to
colour, her playful
talent and her creativity
have been expressed in
many creative endeavours.
From textile, embroidery
and stationery design to
magazine and book
illustration, her work
always displays humour,
sweetness and poetry.
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This A-to-Z encyclopaedia
contains every technique,
every major designer,
every scrapbook
possibility - and its all
described in glossary
style, complete with
photos and tips that no
scrap booker can do
without. Exciting page
layouts with how-to
instructions, offer
inspiration, while
dozens of projects come
from the most creative
minds in the field,
including Andrea Grossman
(Mrs. Grossmans Paper
Company); Rhonda Anderson
(Creative Memories);
Bridgette Server (Making
Memories); and Dee
Gruenig. Eye-opening
studio set shots present
decorations and
accessories, while
charts and graphs supply
necessary information.
About the Author: Susan
Pickering Rothamel is a
best-selling craft book
author and owner of
USArtQuest, Inc., an
art and materials company
that develops unique and
unusual products. She is
experienced as a
lecturer, writer and
product and marketing
consultant. She also
writes a monthly column
in Scrap & Stamp Arts
magazine.
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