Anchor Balloon Race Tapestry Kit shows colourful hot air balloons drifting over the open countryside. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Tapisserie Wool, 10-count full colour printed canvas, needle & easy-to-follow instructions. Finished

Size: 15 x 12 (38 x 30.5cm) Supplier product code: KT92K

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The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers Story A fascinating & colourful account of this historic tapestry. Who were the embroiderers of the Bayeux Tapestry? What were their tools, their materials, & how could such a massive project have been designed & organised? These questions & many others have been avoided for so long due to a lack of hard facts, but in this book the author has drawn upon her own experience as an embroiderer & artist to piece together all the clues she could find in the tapestry itself. After extensive research, Jan Messent has compiled a fascinating & colourful account which will help to place this famous embroidery in a plausible context. This new study is essential reading for anyone wishing to know more about The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers. About the Author Jan Messent qualified as a teacher in the mid-50s &, after teaching Art, History & English, became deeply involved with embroidery as an art form. As a member of the Embroiderers Guild, she taught embroidery design to its members, wrote & illustrated design books, & lectured worldwide. Her last embroidery book was about the Bayeux Tapestry. She became interested in the experimental use of knitting & crochet & hoped, by her books on the subject, to open up new

Dimensions in the creative use of yarn. Now, having retired from lecturing, Jan writes historical fiction full-time, embroidering as a side-line, reading, painting, & listening to good music.

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The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers Story A fascinating & colourful account of this historic tapestry. Who were the embroiderers of the Bayeux Tapestry? What were their tools, their materials, & how could such a massive project have been designed & organised? These questions & many others have been avoided for so long due to a lack of hard facts, but in this book the author has drawn upon her own experience as an embroiderer & artist to piece together all the clues she could find in the tapestry itself. After extensive research, Jan Messent has compiled a fascinating & colourful account which will help to place this famous embroidery in a plausible context. This new study is essential reading for anyone wishing to know more about The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers. About the Author Jan Messent qualified as a teacher in the mid-50s &, after teaching Art, History & English, became deeply involved with embroidery as an art form. As a member of the Embroiderers Guild, she taught embroidery design to its members, wrote & illustrated design books, & lectured worldwide. Her last embroidery book was about the Bayeux Tapestry. She became interested in the experimental use of knitting & crochet & hoped, by her books on the subject, to open up new

Dimensions in the creative use of yarn. Now, having retired from lecturing, Jan writes historical fiction full-time, embroidering as a side-line, reading, painting, & listening to good music.

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The Bead Jewellery Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Making Your Own Bead Jewellery This is an indispensable guide to making bead jewellery covering all the essential beading techniques, from choosing colours & designing jewellery, to bead stringing, making findings & bead embroidery. It features nine technique-focused chapters, including a chapter on making your own beads, & a tenth chapter containing step-by-step instructions for 12 brand new bead jewellery projects! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams & stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert & beginner beaders alike. About the Author Dorothy Wood is an expert beader, crafter & author who has written over 20 craft books on a variety of subjects. Her recent titles for David & Charles include the bestselling The Beaders Bible (2008) & Crystal Jewellery Creations (2010). Dorothy lives in Upper Largo, Fife, Scotl&. ...

The Beaded Bracelet: Beadweaving Techniques & Patterns for 20 Eye-Catching Projects Bracelets are just the right size. They are perfect for gift-giving because they're easy to wear. They are the perfect project to try out a new beadweaving technique as well, because earrings are too small to sink your teeth into, & a necklace is a much larger commitment, not to mention intimidating at times. " The Beaded Bracelet" teaches the reader 9 essential beadweaving stitches. One or more of the stitches are used throughout 20 patterned projects. Step-by-step illustrations make the projects easy to follow & the range of techniques used will appeal to beginners, intermediate beaders & seasoned beadweavers alike. About the Author Carole Rodgers is a well-known designer, teacher & author. She is the author of 99 pattern leaflets, her work has been in most national beading magazines & she is a regular contributor to several. She is the author of several KP beading books, including Beyond Beading Basics. ...

The Beaders Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques The Beaders Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques is.. . an inspiring book-very appealing & easy to read, both for reference & inspiration. This is an indispensable guide to beads & beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips & ideas. Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools & materials, before tackling more advanced techniques & projects. It

Features:-Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions-Clear diagrams-Stunning photography- Over 30 Bead Something Now projects, ranging from beautiful bags & jewellery to stylish scarves & accessories Full of perfect excuses for trying out your new skills, making it the must-have resource for beaders of all abilities. About the Author Dorothy Wood is a talented & prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery & Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books. This is her eighth book
- her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. She contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful & Cardmaking & Papercraft, & lives in Anstruther, Scotl&. Order your copy today.


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The Beaders Bible & Bumper Seed Beads Kit An inspiring book-very appealing & easy to read, both for reference & inspiration. This is an indispensable guide to beads & beading techniques, giving every reader a helping hand with: Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions Clear diagrams Stunning photography Essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips & ideas Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools & materials, plus more advanced techniques & projects. Features over 30 Bead Something Now projects, ranging from beautiful bags & jewellery to stylish scarves & accessories. This Hande Selected Kit
Includes:: The Beaders Bible Book A Bumper Pack of Glorious Seed Beads
- over 18 colours & styles of beads made up of Glass Seed Beads & Glass E Beads (a seed bead but about 4 times bigger) About the Author Dorothy Wood is a talented & prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery & Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books. This is her eighth book
- her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. She contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful & Cardmaking & Papercraft, & lives in Anstruther.


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