The Artistic Mother: A Practical Guide for Fitting Creativity into Your Life by Shona Cole (ISBN-13: 9781600613487) Author Bio: Shona Cole is a mixed media artist & photographer, as well as an Artist-on-Call for Stampington. She is currently working on a poetry book & has been published in numerous Stampington publications. Summary:" The Artistic Mother" sheds light on the difficulties of fitting art into the busy mothers life. It motivates readers to overcome those challenges & make art an important part of their lives. Shona Cole offers practical advice & planning tools to help them along the way. The author inspires the creative soul in each mother with: Artist Spotlights; a Weekly Action Plan for any medium; tips on creating time & space; &, a solid overview of three of the bestloved arts: poetry, photography, mixed media. The second half of the book contains the Artists Workshop, a 12-week, 12-project course that brings creativity back into a mothers life. RRP: £14.99 Publication Date: 26 Mar 2010 Imprint: North Light Books Pagination: 128 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 13 ISBN-13: 9781600613487 ...

The Bag Making Bible: The Complete Guide to Sewing & Customizing Your Own Unique Bags
- By Lisa Lam (ISBN-13: 9780715336243) Author
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The Beaders Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques by Dorothy Wood (ISBN-13: 9780715323007) Author Bio: Dorothy Wood is a talented & prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery & Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books. This is her eighth book for D&C
- her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. She contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful & Cardmaking & Papercraft, & lives in Anstruther, Scotl&. Summary: This is an indispensable guide to beads & beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips & ideas. Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools & materials, before tackling more advanced techniques & projects. It features over 30 Bead Something Now projects, ranging from beautiful bags & jewellery to stylish scarves & accessories
- perfect excuses for trying out your new skills! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams & stunning photography combine to create the must-have resource for beaders of all abilities. RRP: £14.99 Publication Date: 28 Nov 2008 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 176 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 14ISBN-13: 9780715323007

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Compiled by the creator of the bestselling Book of Sudoku, Kakuro is the hot new puzzle craze sweeping the UK & now the US. The First Book of Kakuro

Includes:: 200 puzzles ranging in difficulty from the gentle through the tough to the diabolical. Fans of Sudoku are nuts about the challenge of Kakuro because it presents new challenges. If completing a 10 x 12 cell grid becomes a breeze, simply move on to bigger puzzles. Author: Michael Mepham
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- Jan 2006)
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The Busy Scrapper: Making the Most of Your Scrapbooking Time Courtney Walsh (ISBN-13: 9781599630298) Author Bio: Courtney Walsh is the author of Scrapbooking Your Faith & a Contributing Editor on Memory Makers Magazine. Her work appears regularly in the magazine as well as in our books, including 601 Great Scrapbook Ideas (for which she is also the writer), Thats Life, Toddlerhood, & Travel Scrapbooks. Summary: Heres the secret: scrapbooking does not have to be time consuming. In this book, readers learn time-saving techniques: buying what they need; organising to keep supplies & photos handy; scrapping with page kits; mixing up favorite layout designs for variety; keeping an inspiration journal so start-up time is reduced; & much more. Over 90 layouts will inspire readers to create their own fast layouts. Bite-size chunks of text & short informative captions make getting what reader need to know easy to find. RRP: £16.99 Publication Date: 26 Dec 2008 Imprint: Memory Makers Pagination: 128 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 216 x 216 x 13 ISBN-13: 9781599630298 ...

The Crochet Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Crocheting by Sue Whiting (ISBN-13: 9780715324882) Author Bio: Sue Whiting is a needlecraft design consultant & author who works with several textile companies including Jaeger & Rowan to produce brochures & promotional materials. She trained at the London School of Fashion & has worked with magazines & publishers on all aspects of needlework. She lives in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Summary: Discover the creative potential of crochet with this comprehensive book that takes you from first steps to totally hooked
- invaluable whatever your skill level. Basic techniques are thoroughly explained through clear artworks & easy-to-follow instructions, while over 35 alternative stitch patterns make this an indispensable library. Creative techniques stretch your skills to crochet stunning patterns, textures, colour effects & shapes for endless variation & possibilities. More than 30 original projects, from classic baby clothes to contemporary cushions & throws, explore the techniques, allowing you to learn a new technique & crochet a project straight away. RRP: £14.99 Publication Date: 30 Nov 2007 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 160 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 279 x 216 x 13ISBN-13: 9780715324882
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The Dressmakers Technique Bible: A Complete Guide to Fashion Sewing Techniques
- By Lorna Knight (ISBN-13: 9780715329542) Author
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A unique visual directory of all the major techniques & an indespensable companion for beginners & experienced embroiderers alike. Whether you are interested in goldwork, beadwork, crewel embroidery, cutwork, cross stitch, blackwork or Hardangar, this book will guide you through all the basic methods of working & suggest an exciting range of creative applications for each technique. Both hand & machine embroidery are included, & all the main stitches are featured with photographs & diagrams of each one, with information on their history & traditional uses. The final section consists of a highly innovative gallery
- an inspiring collection of contemporary work from all over the world, with original interpretations of the world around us, including landscapes, people, animals, flowers & more.240 embroidery stitches fully illustrated & clearly explained

Includes:: all the most popular embroidery techniques...and more

Includes:: pictures, panels, decorative wall hangings, accessories & three dimensional work. For beginners & experienced embroiderers About The Author Pauline Brown is an expert quilter & teacher of embriodery, patchwork & textile crafts. She has already written several books on embroidery & appliqué, including The Creative Quilter: Techniques & Projects, published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications in 1999. Reviews Bead Feb/ Mar 08A good reference book for all sorts of embroidery techniques & tips. It covered any embroidery area we could think of & with a mix of diagrams & photographs we found that everything was easily understandable. There are also lots of inspirational gallery pictures. The Encyclopedia of Embroidery Techniques by Pauline Brown Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 0855329858ISBN 13/EAN: 9780855329853
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A unique visual directory of quilting techniques, plus an inspirational gallery of classic quilts. This book has projects suitable for all levels of ability, from simple pieced block designs for the beginner experimenting with colour, pattern & texture to more complex challenges for the experienced needleworker. The Encyclopedia of Quilting & Patchwork Techniques covers both the traditional techniques, such as ' English' or mosaic patchwork, block patchwork & applique, & more recent developments using rotary cutters & sewing machines. The variety of different styles is reflected in an inspirational & colourful gallery of both traditional & contemporary designs. To interpret or reproduce the traditional patterns gives the satisfaction of making something both useful & beautiful. The time & skill expended on historical quilts are apparent in the artistry of contemporary quiltmakers, illustrating the enduring attraction of this imaginative craft. Detailed step by step photographs of all the techniques

Includes:: Patchwork, Applique & Quilting For the absolute beginner & the more experienced textile artis The Encyclopedia of Quilting & Patchwork Techniques by Katharine Guerrier Publisher: Search Press Edition: Paperback ISBN 10: 085532984XISBN 13/EAN: 9780855329846
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The Essential Sampler Quilt Book: A Celebration of 40 Traditional Blocks from the Sampler Quilt Expert by Lynne Edwards (ISBN-13: 9780715336137) Author Bio: Lynne Edwards is a trusted brand within the quilt world, loved for her friendly approach & reliable authority. Her previous books have consistently sold well, & in recognition of her contribution to arts & crafts she was awarded an MBE in December 2007. Lynne teaches regular quilt-making classes all over the world, as well as near her home in Ipswich. Summary:A celebration of the sampler quilt from a world renowned expert, this book offers 40 quilt blocks with full step-by-step instruction & diagrams. The sampler quilt, a quilt in which each block is a different pattern, is perfect for beginners & those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire, the beautiful photographs of sampler quilts plus Lynne Edwards friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure. Classroom-tested techniques include machine & h&-piecing, traditional patchwork & applique. The beautiful photographs of 40 sampler quilts plus Lynne Edwards friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure. RRP: £19.99 Publication Date: 31 Jul 2010 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 256 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 20ISBN-13: 9780715336137 ...