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 ...

The Knitted Odd-bod Bunch by Donna Wilson Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Donna Wilson' odd-bods – a quirky yet lovable family of 35 of the strangest creatures you'll ever come across. Meet Beryl the Dog who loves sausages. egg & chips, but has a fear of fluffy slippers, Bunny Blue the friendly but forgetful rabbit with a passion for candyfloss & Charlie Monkey, who lives on cheese & biscuits. These unique toys are so much fun, & fantastically easy to make using the clear instructions & simple patterns. With 35 new friends to make, youll have you own kooky collection in no time. Also included are brilliant ideas for sets to put your odd-bods in & create your own magical world. Paperback ISBN 13: 9781906525415128 pages 200 colour photographs 235 x 228 mm ...

The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters AUTHOR: Claire Crompton LIST PRICE: £14.99FORMAT: Paperback (pp: 160)ISBN-10: 0715317997ISBN-13: 9780715317990PUB. DATE: 29 Oct 2004 Summary: The essential handbook for knitters of all skill levels. Getting Started goes back to basics, with an overview of the yarns & equipment available today. It then takes you, step-by-step, through the basics of knitting, with knit & purl, casting on & binding (casting) off, & reading patterns. Creative Options expands upon the basics with further techniques, while Exploring Choices will provide even the experienced knitter with new ideas for interesting projects. The Stitch Library will become an indispensable reference to be constantly referred to. Finally, a wide selection of Patterns & Projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book, provide plenty opportunites to explore your developing skills & experiment with a variety of motifs to liven up any knitting. Author Biography: Claire Crompton has been working with needlecrafts for over fifteen years. Following her degree in Knitwear Design she has worked in the knitting industry & as a pattern designer for major wool manufacturers such as Sirdar, Courtaulds & DMC. A talented needlewoman, her first book for David & Charles, Cross Stitch Card Collection, is published in Spring 2004. Claire lives in Gunnislake, Cornwall. Contents: Introduction: How to Use This Book- Getting Started- Yarns: plies, textures, choosing suitable yarn Equipment: needles, stitch holders- etc Starting to knit:- holding the needles & yarn- casting on & binding (casting) off- knit, purl & stockinette (stocking) stitch- ribs- shaping- tension- knit perfect tips- abbreviations- Creative Options- lace- cables- twisted stitch- embossed knitting- intarsia- fair isle- circular knitting- short rows- Exploring Choices- medallion knitting- beaded knitting- looped knitting- entelac- mitred squares- smocking- fulling- knitting a garment- reading a pattern- adapting a pattern- knitting a patterned garment- tassels, fringes & cords- edgings- flowers & leaves- buttons- embroidery- correcting mistakes- Stitch Library- Over 130 stitches demonstrated through easy-to-follow instructions- Patterns & Projects- Instruction for how to make the projects featured throughout the book, including scarves, hats, mittens, babies' & children's clothes & bootees, gift bags, jumpers, throws & blankets, sachets & toys.

Includes:: a resource of motifs to add extra interest to the knitting- Suppliers- Bibliography- About the author- Index

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The Knitters Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters by Claire Crompton (ISBN-13: 9780715317990) Author Bio: Claire Crompton has been working with needlecrafts for over fifteen years. Following her degree in Knitwear Design she has worked in the knitting industry & as a pattern designer for major wool manufacturers such as Sirdar, Courtaulds & DMC. A talented needlewoman, her first book for David & Charles, Cross Stitch Card Collection, is published in Spring 2004. Claire lives in Gunnislake, Cornwall. Summary: The essential handbook for knitters of all skill levels. Getting Started goes back to basics, with an overview of the yarns & equipment available today. It then takes you, step-by-step, through the basics of knitting, with knit & purl, casting on & binding (casting) off, & reading patterns. Creative Options expands upon the basics with further techniques, while Exploring Choices will provide even the experienced knitter with new ideas for interesting projects. The Stitch Library will become an indispensable reference to be constantly referred to. Finally, a wide selection of Patterns & Projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book, provide plenty opportunites to explore your developing skills & experiment with a variety of motifs to liven up any knitting. Product
Details:RRP: £14.99 Publication Date: 29 Oct 2004 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 160 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 279 x 216 x 11ISBN-13: 9780715317990
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The Knitting & Crochet Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitting & Crochet by Claire Crompton & Sue Whiting (ISBN-13: 9780715332801) Author Bio: Claire Crompton is a talented needlewoman with over 15 years experience. She has worked as a pattern designer for major wool manufacturers such as Sirdar, Courtaulds & Hayfield, as well as for the needlework company DMC. Sue Whiting is a needlecraft design consultant & author who works with several textile companies, including Jaeger & Rowan, to produce brochures & promotional materials. She has worked with magazines & publishers on all aspects of needlework. Summary: Learn how to knit & crochet like an expert with this ultimate start-to-finish handbook, packed with knitting patterns & crochet patterns
- invaluable whatever your skill level. Basic techniques are thoroughly explained through clear artworks & easy-to-follow instructions, complete with advice on choosing your yarns, needles & crochet hooks. Inspiring designs add excitement to your needlecraft, whether its knitted cables, fair isle & lace, or crochet motifs & embellishments. Over 45 original projects, from classic baby clothes to stylish scarves & hats, allow you to use your new skills straight away, while the extensive charted stitch libraries provide endless creative possibilities. RRP: £19.99 Publication Date: 27 Mar 2009 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 320 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 279 x 216 x 20ISBN-13: 9780715332801
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The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem Youll Ever Face, Answers to Every Question Youll Ever Ask by Margaret Radcliffe (ISBN-13: 9780715325759) Author Bio: Margaret Radcliffe teaches classes & workshops on Continental & English methods of knitting throughout North America & has designed a line of knitting patterns that are available on her website. Summary: Tangled up by your latest knitting project? If you ever wished your yarn store had a 24-hour hot-line, then help is here in the form of " The Knitting Answer Book"! Written in a goof-proof Q&A format, this invaluable reference provides on-hand advice whenever & wherever you need it. From needle sizes & yarn weights to dropped stitches, tight ribbing, chart reading & curling edges, the answer is only ever a few pages away. Clear illustrations & a handy format make this the one reference youll want to keep tucked inside your knitting bag
- although itll never stay there for long! RRP: £9.99 Publication Date: 29 Sep 2006 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 400 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 162 x 114ISBN-13: 9780715325759
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