Product Description Kay Dennis is passionate about Stumpwork. This intricate, raised and padded embroidery has its origins in the seventeenth century, and is enjoying a revival amongst embroiderers and lacemakers. It is wonderfully versatile and will appeal both to the novice and imaginative needleworker. Using a mix of flat, padded, wired and free-standing elements, it employs a wide range of embroidery techniques. This comprehensive and colourful book covers both basic and needle lace techniques - sections on each containing a series of elaborate step-by-step demonstrations showing how to work individual techniques, followed by a project combining all the methods. Kay takes inspiration from a variety of sources and her designs include animals, flowers, fruits and insects - popular motifs in the seventeenth century. She also creates contemporary designs and there are advanced projects on landscape and figurative work. A gallery of Kays work is included to stimulate and inspire the reader. Review Kay Dennis depicts plant and animal life in amazing detail. She introduces a range of three-dimensional embroidery techniques. --Express Publications (Australia)
The Best of Terrie Lee Steinmeyer: 145 Cross Stitch DesignsCross stitchers everywhere will be delighted with this comprehensive collection of designs by Terrie Lee Steinmeyer. Gathered from popular Leisure Arts publications, these perennial favourites include holiday, inspirational, baby, children, sports, and school themes- more than 140 projects! Make quick gifts like bookmarks, jar lid inserts, or Christmas ornaments, Fashion lovely keepsakes such as birth announcements and Mothers Day gifts. These designs are the best of the best, and will be cherished by your loved ones for years to come.
Maia The Eye of the Eagle Counted Cross Stitch Kit designed by Rosenstiels. An eagle perched on a rock against the silhouette of the mountains behind. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 16-count grey Aida fabric and easy-to-follow charts and instructions. Finished size: 11.75 x 11.75 (30cm x 30cm) Supplier product code: 5678000-01076
Maia The Eye of the Eagle Counted Cross Stitch Kit Maia The Eye of the Eagle Counted Cross Stitch Kit designed by Rosenstiels. An eagle perched on a rock against the silhouette of the mountains behind.Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 16 count grey Aida fabric and easy-to-follow charts and instructions.Finished size: 11.75 x 11.75 (30cm x 30cm)Supplier product code: 5678000-01076
The Essential Sampler Quilt BookThe Essential Sampler Quilt Book - packed with 40 quilt blocks! A celebration of the sampler quilt from a world renowned expert, this book offers 40 quilt blocks with full step-by-step instruction and diagrams. The sampler quilt, a quilt in which each block is a different pattern, is perfect for beginners and 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 and hand-piecing, traditional patchwork and applique. The beautiful photographs of 40 sampler quilts plus Lynne Edwards friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure. About the AuthorLynne Edwards is a trusted brand within the quilt world, loved for her friendly approach and reliable authority. Her previous books have consistently sold well, and in recognition of her contribution to arts and 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.
This comprehensive handbook is an invaluable resource for ideas, techniques and inspiration, whatever your level of ability. Thorough explanation and information is provided on Basics and Techniques, such as tension, Creating with Crochet, for example working with colour, and the Stitch Library with 36 crochet stitch patterns. Over 30 fantastic projects are included ranging from cute baby booties to contemporary cushions, all with clear instructions and artwork. The Crochet Bible will stretch your skills to create stunning crochet patterns, textures and shapes and will enable you to discover your own creative potential!
The Crochet Answer BookSolutions to every problem youll ever face; answers to any questions youll ever askFrom selecting the right hook and yarn to working around corners and venturing into more complex patterns, the answer is only ever a few pages away. Clear illustrations and a handy format make this the one reference youll want to keep tucked inside your crochet basket - although itll never stay there for long!Funky, tactile format makes this a must-have gem for any crochet-lovers collection.
The Busy Girls Guide to SewingThis title is designed for crafters who find there is never enough time in the day - which is most of them! The fun, quirkily styled projects can be completed in a day, or spaced over a few weekends, so crafters can have the satisfaction of finishing, as well as starting, projects. This title is written by a truly busy gal with bags of personality and experience, as she learns to sew and discovers how to fit it into her lifestyle. It includes advice on sourcing fabric, upcycling, blogging, joining online communities and more for the ultimate experience for busy girls who sew. About the AuthorCarrie Maclennan is the main creative mind behind The Made In The Shade Maisonette; a shop/gallery/crafty hangout, promoting off-beat design, creativity and vintage lifestyle in Glasgow. Running a successful business has left her with little time for her own crafting, making her an expert on quick projects and time management for creative gals-on-the-go. Carrie lives in Glasgow.
A modern and inspirational guide to baking from the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2010. From the traditional to new twists on old favourites there are recipes to suit all abilities. Covering cakes, cookies, pastry, desserts and even ice-creams, recipes include Peaches and Cream Upside Down Cake, Chocolate, Pecan and Salted Caramel Tart, Mango Pavlova and the ultimate Fudge Brownies. Accompanied by gorgeous, full-colour photographs to tempt you into the kitchen, let Edd show you how to beat off the competition and become a brilliant baker.About the AuthorEdd Kimber fought off competition from 4000 applicants to become the winner of The Great British Bake Off on BBC2. Since being crowned Britains best amateur baker Edd has appeared on Market Kitchen and at The BBC Good Food Show. He has been gaining professional experience, most recently at Raymond Blancs Le Manoir in Oxford. He has also been running popular Macaroon Classes in London with more to come. www.theboywhobakes.co.uk
The Blue Bouquet Counted Cross Stitch Kit is from DMC. It is a beautiful posey of blue and purple flowers with a blue butterfly to complete. Bring some floral beauty into your home to keep!Kit contains 16-count white aida fabric, DMC stranded cotton threads, needle, chart and full instructions.Finished size: 8 x 10 (20 x 25 cm )Suppliers product code: BK871
This title reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship in a series of interviews with leading crafters at work in Britain today.Many crafts survive in the hands of just a few individuals whose rare skills date back as far as 1, 000 years. They are part of our history, part of a past of craftsmanship, skill and attention to detail that most of us probably thought had vanished forever. It features such people as the trug maker, cricket bat maker, thatcher, hurdle maker and a rope maker. It also includes the mentors from the Mastercrafts series.The Book of Forgotten Crafts records and celebrates the best of these ancient crafts, before they disappear and, more importantly, to record the lives of the crafters themselves.About the AuthorTom Quinn is a writer, editor and a social historian. He is the author of Mastercrafts, as well as the bestselling Tales of the Old Railwaymen. Sian Ellis is a writer and has been an editor of Heritage magazine for eight years. Paul Felix is a rural photographer whose photographs can be seen in newspapers, magazines and calendars around the world.