Fun & easy-to-make, these 30 cute, crocheted finger puppet characters will appeal to children of all ages. Theyll encourage creative play & storytelling & are bound to become much-loved favourites in the toy box. The characters are in three themes; Outer Space, Wild Animals & Under the Sea, with clear patterns for each design. Following the basic techniques even beginners at crochet could make these playful puppets. ...

Make stylish crocheted gifts year-round with Crocheted Gifts, a collection of projects from todays most popular crochet designers. From baby gifts to mittens for the whole family, to home dcor & fancy lace, this book is full of perfect projects for every occasion. The first small project book to focus exclusively on crochet, Crocheted Gifts is the ultimate gift-giving guide resource for crocheters, full of various projects that crocheters will love to make & be proud to give away (if they can bear to part with them!). Featuring 19 designs by various crochet stars such as Doris Chan, Kathy Merrick, Robyn Chachula, Annie Modesitt, & more, Crocheted Gifts

Includes:: innovative, unusual, & imaginative designs for all crochet tastes. Crocheted Gifts also

Includes:: stylish photography & step-by-step crochet instructions for every project, ranging from easy-to-crochet to more advanced techniques. About The Author Kim Werker is the founder & creative director of the online magazine, Crochet Me.com, & editor of Interweave Crochet magazine. She is the author of Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet Cool Stuff & co-author of Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting. Kim wrote a column about crochet & the Internet in Knit.1, has appeared on HGTVs Uncommon Threads & will appear on the new show Knit & Crochet Today. She lives in Vancouver, BC.



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Make stylish crocheted gifts year-round with Crocheted Gifts, a collection of projects from todays most popular crochet designers. From baby gifts to mittens for the whole family, to home dcor & fancy lace, this book is full of perfect projects for every occasion. The first small project book to focus exclusively on crochet, Crocheted Gifts is the ultimate gift-giving guide resource for crocheters, full of various projects that crocheters will love to make & be proud to give away (if they can bear to part with them!). Featuring 19 designs by various crochet stars such as Doris Chan, Kathy Merrick, Robyn Chachula, Annie Modesitt, & more, Crocheted Gifts

Includes:: innovative, unusual, & imaginative designs for all crochet tastes. Crocheted Gifts also

Includes:: stylish photography & step-by-step crochet instructions for every project, ranging from easy-to-crochet to more advanced techniques. About The Author Kim Werker is the founder & creative director of the online magazine, Crochet Me.com, & editor of Interweave Crochet magazine. She is the author of Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet Cool Stuff & co-author of Teach Yourself Visually Crocheting. Kim wrote a column about crochet & the Internet in Knit.1, has appeared on HGTVs Uncommon Threads & will appear on the new show Knit & Crochet Today. She lives in Vancouver, BC.



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Crocus Flower Fairies Counted Cross Stitch Kit by DMCFlower Fairies are tiny creatures (the biggest is only 20cm tall) that live in the bottom of gardens, the middle of grassy meadows, & on the edge of distant marshes. Wherever & whenever a seed sprouts, a Flower Fairy baby is born. Each Flower Fairy lives & sleeps in their chosen flower, plant or tree & as this grows the fairy grows too. Each & every Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant; keeping it strong & healthy by making sure it has plenty of sunshine & water to drink, sweeping away dead leaves & polishing flowers & stems. Created by Cicely Mary Barker the Flower Fairies are famous throughout the world & have been beautifully translated into cross stitch kits by DMC, such as this Crocus Fairy design. This DMC counted cross stitch kit contains 16-count white Aida fabric with thread, needle & easy-to-follow, full instructions.

Size: 10 x 8 (25.4 x 20.3cm) The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker 2009

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Flower Fairies are tiny creatures (the biggest is only 20cm tall) that live in the bottom of gardens, the middle of grassy meadows, & on the edge of distant marshes. Wherever & whenever a seed sprouts, a Flower Fairy baby is born. Each Flower Fairy lives & sleeps in their chosen flower, plant or tree & as this grows the fairy grows too. Each & every Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant; keeping it strong & healthy by making sure it has plenty of sunshine & water to drink, sweeping away dead leaves & polishing flowers & stems. Created by Cicely Mary Barker, the Flower Fairies are famous throughout the world & have been beautifully translated into cross stitch kits by DMC, such as this Crocus Fairy design. This DMC counted cross stitch kit contains 16-count white Aida fabric with thread, needle & easy-to-follow, full instructions.
Size: 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.3cm) © The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker 2009
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Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers: Over 30 Cross Stitch Designs Inspired by Traditional Samplers In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers enhanced mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy & samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band & spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire, including drawn & pulled thread techniques. About the Author Jane Greenoff, managing director of the Cross Stitch Guild, is one of the most successful & popular cross stitch designers in the world. She is the author of 16 books. Jane lives in a converted barn in Fairford, Gloucestershire. ...

Format: Hardback Pages: 112 Publisher: David & Charles PLCISBN-13: 978-0715329634 Keep your holiday dreams alive all year around with this fabulous collection of over 35 inspirational designs. Capture a wide assortment of seaside memories in cross stitch, from the bucket-&-spade family holiday to an exotic tropical island getaway. The projects include delightful framed pictures & colourful beach bags, as well as smaller quick-to-stitch coasters & cards. Each project features full making up instructions, clear colour charts & stunning photography. About the Author Ursula Michael has worked with magazine editors, book publishers, kit companies & stitchery product manufacturers creating thousands of needlework designs over the past 20 years. She has had designs published on a regular basis for manufacturers of needlework products, including Charles Craft, DMC & Design Works Crafts. Ursula lives overlooking the ocean at Jamestown, Rhode Isl&, USA. ...

Keep your holiday dreams alive all year around with this fabulous collection of over 35 inspirational designs. Capture a wide assortment of seaside memories in cross stitch, from the bucket-&-spade family holiday to an exotic tropical island getaway. The projects include delightful framed pictures & colourful beach bags, as well as smaller quick-to-stitch coasters & cards. Each project features full making up instructions, clear colour charts & stunning photography. About the Author: Ursula Michael has worked with magazine editors, book publishers, kit companies & stitchery product manufacturers creating thousands of needlework designs over the past 20 years. She has had designs published on a regular basis for manufacturers of needlework products, including Charles Craft, DMC & Design Works Crafts. Ursula lives overlooking the ocean at Jamestown, Rhode Isl&, USA. Format: Hardback Pages: 112 Publisher: David & Charles PLCISBN-13: 978-0715329634 ...

Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: David & Charles (27 Mar 2009) Language English ISBN-10: 0715330136ISBN-13: 978-0715330135 This work presents a fabulous collection of 100 cross stitch card designs to celebrate every occasion, from christenings & Christmas to Mothers Day & moving home. Each chapter showcases eight beautifully stitched themed cards, each with full stitching instructions, a range of inspirational embellishment ideas & clear colour charts. The final chapter presents a gallery of twenty quick-to-stitch small motifs, ideal for last minute greetings. This work helps you to make these up into gift tags when time is short or be inspired to use Joannes papercrafting secrets to craft simple cards that make a big impression. About the Author Joanne Sanderson is currently working on her first papercraft title for D&C, 3D Rubber Stamping. She is a regular contributor to newsstand magazines including Card Making & Papercraft, World of Cross Stitching & Cross Stitcher. Joanne also produces designs for DMC kits & publications. She lives in Rotherham, Yorkshire. ...

Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: David & Charles (27 Mar 2009) Language English ISBN-10: 0715330136ISBN-13: 978-0715330135 This work presents a fabulous collection of 100 cross stitch card designs to celebrate every occasion, from christenings & Christmas to Mothers Day & moving home. Each chapter showcases eight beautifully stitched themed cards, each with full stitching instructions, a range of inspirational embellishment ideas & clear colour charts. The final chapter presents a gallery of twenty quick-to-stitch small motifs, ideal for last minute greetings. This work helps you to make these up into gift tags when time is short or be inspired to use Joannes papercrafting secrets to craft simple cards that make a big impression. About the Author Joanne Sanderson is currently working on her first papercraft title for D&C, 3D Rubber Stamping. She is a regular contributor to newsstand magazines including Card Making & Papercraft, World of Cross Stitching & Cross Stitcher. Joanne also produces designs for DMC kits & publications. She lives in Rotherham, Yorkshire. ...