Fun with Stitching Did you think embroidery was complicated, confined to flowers & a major undertaking? This cute, crazy & clever little book will dispel those myths & inspire you to take up a needle & thread even if its for the first time ever. Fiona Goble is well qualified to write this book as she set herself the task of producing a little embroidery for every day of the year for her blog stitchaday. The book is divided into activities: eating, sleeping, working, relaxing, playing, dressing, bathing & celebrating & there are four or five items & motifs within each section. The embroideries are shown on items made from plain cotton (calico type), felt & wool (think old cream blanket type of wool). While all the motifs are shown on pale or very pale pastel backgrounds, colour is introduced in the form of colourful fabric borders, trimmings, etc. For each motif, there is also a tutorial on creating your own knitting patterns. About the Author Fiona Goble set up a small textile business making woollen bags, cushions & throws. She regularly contributes to a number of craft magazines & partworks & is the author of two bestsellers, Fleecie Pets & Fleecie Dolls, also published by New Holl&. She is currently completing her third book, Make a Monster, in her inimitable style. She lives in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. ...

Fun with Stitching Did you think embroidery was complicated, confined to flowers & a major undertaking? This cute, crazy & clever little book will dispel those myths & inspire you to take up a needle & thread even if it's for the first time ever. Fiona Goble is well qualified to write this book as she set herself the task of producing a little embroidery for every day of the year for her blog stitchaday. The book is divided into activities: eating, sleeping, working, relaxing, playing, dressing, bathing & celebrating & there are four or five items & motifs within each section. The embroideries are shown on items made from plain cotton (calico type), felt & wool (think old cream blanket type of wool). While all the motifs are shown on pale or very pale pastel backgrounds, colour is introduced in the form of colourful fabric borders, trimmings, etc. For each motif, there is also a tutorial on creating your own knitting patterns. About the Author Fiona Goble set up a small textile business making woollen bags, cushions & throws. She regularly contributes to a number of craft magazines & partworks & is the author of two bestsellers, Fleecie Pets & Fleecie Dolls, also published by New Holl&. She is currently completing her third book, Make a Monster, in her inimitable style. She lives in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. ...

Funky Chunky Crocheted Accessories Starting with five easy-to-make accessories, Jan Eaton guides the reader through a wealth of simple-but-effective embellishment techniques to create vibrant, colourful & desirable variations. Over 60 projects demonstrate numerous techniques with easy-to-follow photography
- even the most recent crochet converts can get hook-happy! Quick-&-easy tips provide inspiration for personalizing designs
- your imagination will do the rest. Magazine-style design & photography will appeal directly to the new generation of crocheters. About the Author Jan Eaton is the author of two previous D&C books
- 200 Crochet Blocks & 200 Knitted Blocks
- & the forthcoming Funky Chunky Knitted Accessories. She currently works as a freelance needlecraft & textiles designer in London. Review If the new vibrant & textured yarns attract you to crochet, then this big, bright book is for you --Knitting magazine
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Funky Stitches: Fun Ideas for Embroidery Projects. Embroidery has been used through the ages to enhance ordinary household items from tea cloths to bed linen, from towels to monogrammed serviettes. In the rush of modern-day life where everything is mass-produced, embroidery has become something of a lost art. Funky stitches takes a fresh look at this craft & provides ideas for fun & funky designs, inspired by anything from urban graffiti & childrens drawings to nature. An introductory section deals with practical matters such as fabrics, threads, needles, designs & how to transfer them, how to make up embroidered items & much more. The stitches are clearly illustrated & are simple enough for a beginner to master. There are more than 30 room-by-room projects, from the nursery to the kitchen, with suggested variations to show how the same basic design can be used to decorate or create a range of items with a similar theme. Every project in the title is accompanied by full instructions, templates & a colour photograph of the finished item. ...

Funtime Paper Bundle 30 different designs to last the whole year. Use these fun papers to add beautiful new styles to your papercrafts
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30 different designs to last the whole year. Use these fun papers to add beautiful new styles to your papercrafts
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Furr Ever Friends A cute collection of Precious Moments cross stitch charts. Contains 30 cute designs including cats, dogs, frog, gorilla, pig & rabbit. Contains black & white charts & detailed instructions. Black & white charts Designs by Gloria & Pat ...