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 ...

The Wedding Planner by Antonia Swinson Planning a wedding can seem a daunting prospect, but with forethought & careful advance organization yours will run smoothly from start to finish. In The Wedding Planner wedding expert Antonia Swinson guides you confidently through the big decisions, from the dress to the reception venue; no detail is overlooked. She also

Includes:: a countdown of what to do when & many ideas to help you find your perfect wedding look. This smart ringbound planner contains everything you need to organize your wedding with maximum style & minimum headaches, & will also become a beautiful memento of your engagement & big day. Hardcover ISBN 13: 9781845971946160 pages, including 8 tabbed pockets 200 colour photographs

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Tildas Summer Ideas by Tone Finnanger (ISBN-13: 978071533864) 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: The latest edition. This is a beautiful collection of summer projects using the latest Tilda fabrics & embellishments. The designs include angels, garlands, decorations & accessories, all in the seasonal shades of turquoise, green, pink & red. All projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs & colour illustrations, making them ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced sewers. Popular techniques, such as applique & embroidery, are used & full-size templates are also included Product
Details:RRP: £6.99 Publication Date: 29 Oct 2010 Imprint: David & Charles Pagination: 48 pages / Paperback Product Dimensions: 276 x 210 x 6ISBN-13: 978071533864
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Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK
- Mini Butterflies Set Sizzix Movers & Shapers are creativity in motion! With these
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Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK
- Mini Gears Set Sizzix Movers & Shapers are creativity in motion! With these movable
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