The Magic of Mystery Quilt by Gillian Cooper We all need a bit of mystery in our lives. Mystery quilts are so much fun! Join us for Popular Patchwork’s mystery quilt designed by Gillian Cooper, starting with Part One, the shopping! In Part Two of Popular Patchwork’s mystery quilt, we get started with the blues. In Part Three we continue making the quilt top units... In Part Four we continue making the units. In Part Five of Popular Patchwork’s latest mystery quilt, we finish making the units & the mystery is revealed! Finished

Size: Larger quilt: Approx. 198cm (78) square Smaller quilt: Approx. 107cm (42) square Skill Level: Beginner This project is an extract from Popular Patchwork magazine published in September
- December 2009 & January 2010. It is a Digital Edition & comes as a downloadable PDF file.


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For anyone starting out in life, setting up a first home can be daunting & expensive, especially if you are on a budget. The Newlyweds' Guide to Setting up Home is full of great ideas to help you think about what you will need. The book opens with a chapter on The Bare Basics to help you make a list of all the best – & worst – points about your new home, so you can get to grips with maximizing its potential. The Main Elements looks at all the aspects that go into creating a beautiful living space, from selecting different kinds of lights, choosing the best ideas for storage & looking at ways with walls & floors, as well as a wealth of fabulous ideas for decorating with neutrals or colour. Whether you are living in a rented apartment or renovating a house, making the right decisions from the outset will help prevent expensive mistakes. Whatever your style – modern, traditional, vintage, country or simply your own individual way of putting things together – there are ideas for every room to inspire & motivate you to create a home with character & style without breaking the bank.160 pages 300 colour photographs 254 x 216 mm Hardcover ...

Paint & Print Techniques for Colour on Quilts AUTHOR: Linda Kemshall Laura Kemshall LIST PRICE: £14.99FORMAT: Paperback (pp: 128)ISBN-10: 0715324500ISBN-13: 9780715324509PUB. DATE: 31 Oct 2007 Summary: This book demystifies the process of colouring cloth using a variety of techniques including fabric paints, pastels, dyes, bleaches & transfers. It combines simple techniques to produce complex textile surfaces, & describes exactly how these effects are achieved with easy-to-understand step-by-step photographs & instructions. Many people have competent sewing skills but lack the confidence to create their own designs
- this book will help them to explore their own creative potential to achieve effective & original designs. Author Biography: Linda & Laura Kemshall are a mother & daughter team, renowned for their innovative approach to textiles & their online teaching courses. They have exhibited both together & individually all over the world to huge critical acclaim. They live in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction- Chapter 2: Inspired to Design- Chapter 3: What Fabric? What Colour?- Chapter 4: Colour Before Quilting- Chapter 5: Colour After Quilting- Chapter 6: Removing Colour- Chapter 7: Adding Detail- Chapter 8: Pictorial & Figurative Images- Chapter 9: What to Do with What you Know- Suppliers- Index.
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The Perfect Apron by Rob Merrett Author Rob Merrett offers 35 fantastically fabulous aprons to make for every occasion. With pretty projects for work & play, why not maintain an air of classic composure with the Chanel-inspired Rue Cambron apron, the epitome of chic Parisian style, or put on the Spring Fever pinny & indulge those green fingers with a spot of gardening? There are fun designs for both adults & children, & in no time at all you will be stitching the prettiest & simplest design for daytime, or sewing a gorgeous piece to glam up an evening spent entertaining. Each apron comes complete with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to ensure you won't miss a stitch, even if you are a first time crafter. All the key techniques needed to sew are explained in a way that is so simple to underst&, including bias binding, slipstitches, using templates, fastening & more. Paperback ISBN 13: 9781906525347128 pages 250 colour photographs 276 x 208 mm ...

The Perfect Handmade Bag by Clare Youngs
- Paperback Give fabric a new lease of life with one of these fantastically chic recycled
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The Quilter's Bible by Ruth Patrick 978-1-84543-366-6 This is a great wee book & handy to keep in the workbag. The book is a treasury of information from the ancestry of the quilt to a glossary of quilting & patchwork terminology. The author covers essential quilting techniques for both the beginner & the more skilled quilter. She has provided tips & ideas for designing a quilt from scratch, including what type of fabric to use & information about the construction of fabrics. There is a colour wheel to help you decide on what colours to use & the different effects that you can create. Preparing your fabric, cutting & piecing are all covered in basic techniques. Hand & machine stitching are also shown with concise & detailed drawings & explanations. Many types of patchwork & quilting are covered in the book & over 40 blocks are shown with cutting guides & construction diagrams as well as step by step instructions & explanations; something for every taste. In addition to being comprehensive, it is well laid out, spiral bound & nice & easy to read. 192 pages ...

Contemporary Quilts, Heritage Inspiration AUTHOR: Quilters Guild in Britain Quilters' Guild in Britain EDITED BY: Bridget Long, LIST PRICE: £12.99FORMAT: Paperback (pp: 128)ISBN-10: 0715326686ISBN-13: 9780715326688PUB. DATE: 28 Mar 2008 Summary:" The Quilters' Guild Heritage Collection" is the largest national collection of antique patchwork & quilting in the UK, containing over 450 items that date as far back as the 18th century. In this inspirational book, 12 contemporary quiltmakers each take their stimulus from a different item in the collection to create a stunning modern quilt, demonstrating their unique creative processes along the way. Opening with an authoritative introduction to the history of British patchwork & quilting, from the 17th to the 20th century, the book is an invaluable resource for those seeking accurate historical information. Within the project section, each quilter discusses her approach, illustrated by pages from sketchbooks & work-in-progress samples, giving practical advice on developing ideas & turning them into contemporary quilt designs. Author Biography: The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is an educational charity established in 1979 & is now the UK's pre-eminent quilting organisation, with over 7, 000 members. The book is edited by Bridget Long, quilt historian & former President of the Quilters' Guild. Contents: Foreword- Introduction- 400 Years of Quilts- The Projects- 1 Frame Quilt
- Annette Morgan- 2 Red & White Quilt
- Jo Rednall- 3 Log Cabin Quilt
- Dinah Travis- 4 Quilt with a Message
- Hilary Richardson- 5 Cord Quilted Cushion
- Judy Fairless- 6 Crazy Quilt
- Linda Kemshall- 7 Wholecloth Quilt
- Sheena Norquay- 8 Hexagon Quilt
- Davina Thomas- 9 Mosaic Quilt
- Barbara Weeks- 10 Strippy Quilt
- Laura Kemshall- 11 Broderie Perse Bags
- Melyn Robinson- 12 Applique Quilt
- Janice Gunner- End Notes- Acknowledgements- Bibliography- Index.











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The Tilda Characters Collection with Birds, Bunnies, Angels & Dollsby Tone Finnanger (ISBN-13: 9780715338155) Author Bio: Tone Finnanger has a distinctive style that is popular with crafters of all ages & abilities. Her titles for D&C include Crafting Springtime Gifts, Crafting Christmas Gifts, Sew Pretty Homestyle, Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle, Sew Sunny Homestyle & Crafting Tildas Friends. She lives in Norway. Summary: This is an adorable collection of " Tilda" characters, complete with all the sewing techniques, designs & templates you need to create them. It

Includes:: four titles presented in a stylish slipcase
- Birds, Bunnies, Angels & Dolls
- perfect for both dedicated fans & crafters new to the " Tilda" series. Gorgeous colour photographs & delightful illustrations accompany each project along with easy-to-follow instructions for an array of sewing techniques, from applique to free embroidery. RRP: £14.99 Publication Date: 29 Oct 2010 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 192 pages / Hardback Product Dimensions: 170 x 170 x 51ISBN-13: 9780715338155



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180 Card Ideas & 20 Essential Techniques EDITED BY: Sarah Crosl&, LIST PRICE: £14.99FORMAT: Paperback (pp: 256)ISBN-10: 0715325965ISBN-13: 9780715325964PUB. DATE: 26 Oct 2007 Summary: This book features 180 amazing quick-to-make cards brought to you by a host of talented craft designers. Each of the 20 chapters focuses on an essential card-making technique, then features a main illustrated step-by-step project & 8 further inspirational card ideas. With practical advice, clear step-by-step instructions throughout & easy-to-follow colour photographs, even novice crafters will enjoy learning new skills. The more experienced papercrafter will be inspired by the huge variety of techniques & design ideas, including quilling, wire work & beading. With so many cards & techniques to choose from, every crafters will find this an inspirational & invaluable resource for every card occasion! Author Biography: Features cards from highly respected & talented craft designers, including bestselling authors for D&C: Elizabeth Moad, Dorothy Wood, Francoise Read & Sally Southern. Contents: Introduction- Materials- Basic Techniques- 1 Rubber stamping
- Melanie Hendricks- 2 Iris-folding
- Janet Wilson- 3 Tea bag folding
- Janet Wilson- 4 Lace
- Melanie Hendrick- 5 Parchment craft
- Elizabeth Moad- 6 Quilling
- Elizabeth Moad- 7 Stickers
- Francoise Read- 8 Wire work
- Melanie Hendrick- 9 Beading
- Gill Slone- 10 Punches
- Brenda Harvey- 11 Stitching
- Sally Southern- 12 Polymer clay
- Ellen Kharade- 13 Embossing
- Tracey Daykin-Jones- 14 Stencilling
- Sharon Bennett- 15 Ribbon craft
- Dorothy Wood- 16 Shaped cards
- Tracey Daykin-Jones- 17 Pen & Ink
- Ruth Watkins- 18 Die-cuts
- Brenda Harvey/ Debbie Wood- 19 Transfers
- Jo Clarke- 20 Memory makers
- Gisselle Homer- Templates- Suppliers- Index.



















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The Upholstery Bible: Complete Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional Results by Cherry Dobson (ISBN-13: 9780715329375) Author Bio: Cherry Dobson has been a tutor of upholstery for over 20 years. She has worked on numerous commissions, gaining much hands on experience, & holds a distinction in Furniture Advanced Studies from the London Guildhall University. Cherry now lives in Somerset where she teaches both day & residential courses. Summary: This is a complete resource for furniture upholsterers of all abilities, with easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions explaining all the essential upholstery techniques, from covering buttons to stripping & reupholstering an entire chair. Build your skills at your own pace, with advice on the basics such as choosing tools for the job & estimating yardage, as well as more complex techniques. It features invaluable advice on what to look for when buying second hand furniture, teaching you whats fixable & whats not as well as how to avoid costly mistakes by choosing the right stitches, & techniques & textiles for the job. RRP: £16.99 Publication Date: 28 Mar 2009 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 144 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 254 x 215ISBN-13: 9780715329375 ...