Anchor Forever Friends New Arrival Counted Cross Stitch Kit. Beautiful Forever Friends Birth Sampler with printed floral mount. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor stranded cotton, 14-count white Aida fabric, printed photo mount & easy-to-follow charts & instructions.
Includes: alphabet for personalising. Finished Kit can be mounted in a standard 7 x 5 photo frame using the included printed mount. Finished

Size: 5 x 3 (13 x 8cm) Supplier product code: FRC106


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Anchor Country Companions New Baby Cross Stitch Kit Anchor Country Companions New Baby Cross Stitch Kit. Mark the arrival of a new baby with this charming kit. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 16 count cream Aida fabric, needle & easy-to-follow charts & instructions.
Includes: pink & blue thread, alphabet & number charts so you can personalize the cross stitch. Finished

Size: 10 x 7.75 (25.5 x 20cm) Supplier product code: CTM0006


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Anchor Country Companions New Baby Cross Stitch Kit. Mark the arrival of a new baby with this charming kit. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Stranded Cotton, 16-count cream Aida fabric, needle & easy-to-follow charts & instructions.
Includes: pink & blue thread, alphabet & number charts so you can personalize the cross stitch. Finished

Size: 10 x 7.75 (25.5 x 20cm) Supplier product code: CTM0006


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Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Batsford Ltd (25 May 2007) Language English ISBN-10: 0713489758ISBN-13: 978-0713489750 Canvaswork is a traditional technique that is currently undergoing a creative renaissance
- embroiderers are discovering new & innovative ways to use it, both on its own & in conjunction with other popular embroidery techniques. Acclaimed embroiderer Jill Carter explores these new trends in this book, which is both a practical guide to canvaswork techniques & a showcase for some of the best work being made today. The author suggests new twists on this traditional technique that will add sparkle & individuality to your own work, including how to use new background fabrics, threads & other materials. The work covers: backgrounds; texture; paper; sheer fabric; ribbon; painted fusible webbing; machine stitching; freestyle canvaswork; &, drawn & pulled thread. About the Author Jill Carter has run her own successful embroidery school, Masterclass, for over ten years. She teaches all aspects of embroidery, but specialises in canvaswork, Hardanger & sewing machine techniques. She is a member of the Embroiderers Guild, demonstrates at all the major exhibitions, contributes regularly to needlecraft magazines.
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Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Batsford Ltd (25 May 2007) Language English ISBN-10: 0713489758ISBN-13: 978-0713489750 Canvaswork is a traditional technique that is currently undergoing a creative renaissance
- embroiderers are discovering new & innovative ways to use it, both on its own & in conjunction with other popular embroidery techniques. Acclaimed embroiderer Jill Carter explores these new trends in this book, which is both a practical guide to canvaswork techniques & a showcase for some of the best work being made today. The author suggests new twists on this traditional technique that will add sparkle & individuality to your own work, including how to use new background fabrics, threads & other materials. The work covers: backgrounds; texture; paper; sheer fabric; ribbon; painted fusible webbing; machine stitching; freestyle canvaswork; &, drawn & pulled thread. About the Author Jill Carter has run her own successful embroidery school, Masterclass, for over ten years. She teaches all aspects of embroidery, but specialises in canvaswork, Hardanger & sewing machine techniques. She is a member of the Embroiderers Guild, demonstrates at all the major exhibitions, contributes regularly to needlecraft magazines.
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New Creative Collage Techniques With easy techniques for artwork, this guide brings together various aspects of the fine art of collage: paper & shape, colour & texture, imagination & vision. It presents sixty projects teaching techniques & five step-by-step demonstrations showing how those techniques make finished pieces. ...

New Designs, Projects for Embroidery on Paper Erica Fortgens has written many books about embroidery on paper. Here she combines her latest designs with new techniques & materials to create cards based on stylish floral designs, animal motifs, mandalas, geometrical shapes & more, all charmingly decorated with sparkles, beads & patterned ribbons. Embroidery patterns are included for all of the cards, along with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions & lists of the materials you need. Review This small, compact 48-page book is full of embroidery projects on paper. The author creates cards. Here you will find all the patterns, as well as easy-to-follow instructions to enable you to make these professional, outstanding cards. These h&-embroidered cards are just a starting point
- think of the potential of those stitches for your own projects. You will need to copy the designs onto your paper stock & Erica recommends her own piercing tools & so on, but alternatives can be found. The projects are really good, from snowflakes & flowers to dogs & mandalas, you will find that you soon become an addict of embroidered cards for friends & family. Well photographed with beautiful line drawings of the patterns, this is another way to stitch.-Karenplatt.co.uk Erica Fortgens shows us how to take our needle & thread & apply our sewing skills to create beautiful cards. Combining the latest techniques with new materials, she shows how to create stylish & elegant cards featuring sewn flowers, animals, mandalas, geometric shapes & more. Each card is accompanied by an embroidery pattern, along with detailed step-by-steps & materials.-Simply Cards & Papercraft Embroidery guru Erica Fortgens has come up with another great book of ideas for stitching on paper! With intricate florals & stunning geometic designs, Ericas projects are aimed at crafters with some sewing skills already, although beginners will be able to follow her designs with a little practice. All you need is some threads, a needle & a piercing tool & youll soon be amazing your friends with embroidered greetings.-Papercraft Inspirations
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New Designs, Projects for Embroidery on Paper Erica Fortgens has written many books about embroidery on paper. Here she combines her latest designs with new techniques & materials to create cards based on stylish floral designs, animal motifs, mandalas, geometrical shapes & more, all charmingly decorated with sparkles, beads & patterned ribbons. Embroidery patterns are included for all of the cards, along with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions & lists of the materials you need. Review This small, compact 48-page book is full of embroidery projects on paper. The author creates cards. Here you will find all the patterns, as well as easy-to-follow instructions to enable you to make these professional, outstanding cards. These h&-embroidered cards are just a starting point
- think of the potential of those stitches for your own projects. You will need to copy the designs onto your paper stock & Erica recommends her own piercing tools & so on, but alternatives can be found. The projects are really good, from snowflakes & flowers to dogs & mandalas, you will find that you soon become an addict of embroidered cards for friends & family. Well photographed with beautiful line drawings of the patterns, this is another way to stitch.-Karenplatt.co.uk Erica Fortgens shows us how to take our needle & thread & apply our sewing skills to create beautiful cards. Combining the latest techniques with new materials, she shows how to create stylish & elegant cards featuring sewn flowers, animals, mandalas, geometric shapes & more. Each card is accompanied by an embroidery pattern, along with detailed step-by-steps & materials.-Simply Cards & Papercraft Embroidery guru Erica Fortgens has come up with another great book of ideas for stitching on paper! With intricate florals & stunning geometic designs, Ericas projects are aimed at crafters with some sewing skills already, although beginners will be able to follow her designs with a little practice. All you need is some threads, a needle & a piercing tool & youll soon be amazing your friends with embroidered greetings.-Papercraft Inspirations
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Dimensions in Bead & Wire Jewelry: Unexpected Combinations, Unique Designs In addition to basic wire-working

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Summer sale! 50% off RRP! The New Encyclopedia of Papercrafts Artistry with origami, papier mach, paper sculpture, making paper, quilling, weaving, collage & more.A complete guide to exquisite paper crafting techniques from uniquely textured handmade paper to intricate folded origami & Japanese-inspired paper crafts. Over 20 different methods are described with beautiful examples collected from artists around the world plus clear instructions & step-by-step photographs & artwork diagrams.

Includes:: numerous projects to help inspire you & invite you to put theory into practice. Suited to paper crafters at all levels, demonstrating the extraordinay versatility of paper as a creative medium. About the Author Ayako Brodeks love of origami started when she was a little girl. On long ferryboat rides to her grandparents home in Shikoku, her mother made origami cranes & boats from candy wrappers to chase away the boredom. Her fascination with origami continued, & after thirty years of folding for personal enjoyments she founded Ori Craft to introduce her origami creations to a wider audience. Her focus is on designing origami works of art that can be loved & used in everyday life. Wearable origami is one of her biggest passions, & she has devoted considerable time to exploring ways to transform origami objects into exquisite & durable jewellery. She sells her work at art & craft shows & through her website. She also teaches origami to all ages at local libraries & schools. Juju Vail first starting making things at the age of 9, when she crocheted the Italian flag. Since then, she has felted, painted, crocheted & beaded her way through life, writing books & pieces for magazines as well as teaching & selling her work. Juju was born & brought up in Canada, but has lived in London for the last 18 years. jujulovespolkadots.typepad.com

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