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 Creative Edge: Exercises to Celebrate Your Creative Self by Mary Todd Beam (ISBN-13: 9781600611117) Author Bio: Mary Todd Beam, painter, instructor, juror & lecturer, is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Ohio Watercolor Society & others. In addition to her book, Celebrate Your Creative Self, her work has appeared in many publications. She maintains a studio in Ohio, as well as one in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Summary: In her first book, Mary Todd Beam taught readers how to act upon their artistic inspirations & joyfully appreciate the creative process while developing the skills they needed to express themselves through their favorite mediums. Now, readers will take their creativity to the next level by further exploring ways to use color, design, metaphors & symbols to bring that creative edge to their work. Readers will learn 26 new techniques that help them express the world they see around them & their lifes experiences. As before, Beam will showcase guest artists who will share their own insights of artistic expression. RRP: £19.99 Publication Date: 01 Mar 2009 Imprint: North Light Books Pagination: 144 pages / Hardback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 18 ISBN-13: 9781600611117 ...

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
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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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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 ...

The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making by Jane Brocket 9781843405337 You may recognise Jane Brocket’s name from her previous book The Gentle Art of Domesticity which celebrates creativity in the home, including knitting, quilting, stitching, baking, books & much more. This book presents 15 projects, all beautifully photographed to emphasis the inspiration behind the quilts as much as the quilts themselves. For Jane it is all about using stunning fabric (she is a fan of the bold & colourful designs of Kaffe Fassett & Phillip Jacobs), & simple designs to create quilts that echo beautiful colours, shapes & experiences such as days at the beach, flowering amaryllis or the lush designs of 1950s floral dress fabrics. Jane talks about her fabric choices & what inspired her designs & provides clear, illustrated instructions for each project. The Gentle Art of Quilt Making is a Jane Brocket Collins & Brown £20.00 ISBN 978-1-843405-533-7 (h/b, 160 pages) great choice for both new & advanced quilters who are looking for simplicity of design & who love to work with vibrant, lively fabrics. I think it would also appeal to quilters with an eclectic stash & after reading this I had the overwhelming urge to unpack my own stash cupboard & rearrange my fabrics by themes, which I feel find their way into an unexpected quilt project! 160 pages ...

The Holly & The Ivy by Regan Purcell This cheerful hanging will add a festive touch to your home this Christmas. Finished



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The Homemade Home by Sania Pell With the same chainstores littering every high street & shopping centre, it can sometimes seem difficult to inject individuality into your home without paying designer prices. The Homemade Home provides the solution. Here, designer & stylist Sania Pell provides 50 inspirational yet easy projects for you to make, all for next to nothing. Turn basic white bed linen into something special by adding ribbon borders & embroidered panels, & update lampshades by recovering with fabric or paper. Give old furniture a facelift by repainting & adding paper collage decoration. Recycle glass jars into a stylish tealight holder, & use old teacups as pretty plant holders. Create family heirlooms by framing special pieces of children's clothing, or display tiny treasures in wooden box frames. Turn felted sweaters into appliquéed cushion covers or cosy scarves, & use the contents of your button box to revamp an old cardigan. With easy-to-follow instructions & artworks, The Homemade Home will inspire you to get out the paintbrushes & dust off the sewing machine, & create a truly stylish & individual home. Hardcover 192 pages 200 colour photographs 235 x 190 mm ...

Tarek Malouf opened the first Hummingbird Bakery in Portobello Road in 2004. This cookbook means that you can step inside this unique bakery & bring its trademark buttercream swirls, sprinkles & layer-cake slices into your own kitchen. The Hummingbird's Cupcakes fly off the shelves faster than any other cake. Who can resist an adorable Vanilla Cupcake topped with candy-coloured buttercream frosting & sprinkled with hundreds & thousands? Take Cakes to the next level with some mouth-watering recipes. Red Velvet & Carrot are both favourites at the Bakery, & the Hummingbird Cake is a sweet, sticky triumph of banana & pineapple. Open Pies, pies with tops on, delicate pies & no-holds-barred pies: there's no shortage of options. Try Lemon Meringue with its mountain of golden fluffy meringue atop a rich, tangy lemon cream. You'll find favourite Pecan Pie here too. When you need a sweet fix, Brownies & Bars hit the spot. Rocky Road & Muesli Bars are always popular & make welcome additions to the lunch box. There can't be much that beats a home-made Blueberry Muffin with your first cup of coffee in the morning. Finally, there's something childishly satisfying about a big, chewy Cookie studded with chocolate chunks there's something here for every kind of cookie fiend. Classic bakes are back in vogue & this book provides 60 simple recipes for everyone's favourites from Vanilla Cupcakes to Key Lime Pie. Hardcover 144 pages 90 colour photographs 235 x 190 mm ...