Following the success of Simple Crochet, Erika Knight has turned her attention to the novice knitter with this unique workshop-based how-to-knit book. With Simple Knitting you will learn to knit whilst creating your own accessible yet highly desirable basic projects that are at once essential & inspiring. Each of the 20 projects in the book teaches you a new skill, & builds upon & consolidates those knitting techniques already learnt from the proceeding projects, until you have mastered a wide repertoire of skills & amassed an enviable collection of gorgeous knitted items. More & more people are discovering the pleasures of knitting, yet many of today's new knitters have not had the same opportunity of previous generations to learn the necessary techniques. Who better to learn from than Erika Knight? With a series of workshop-style masterclasses which you work through as you create each knitted project, Erika guides you through all the key techniques, from plain stitches to more advanced cables & shaping, as well as broader design principles, such as putting together a colour palette. Simple Knitting provides a unique opportunity to learn the design secrets of one of the world's most highly respected knitwear designers. With inspiring photography by Yuki Sugiura that showcases each of the beautiful designs perfectly, supported with clear charts & artworks, Simple Knitting is the ultimate book to learn to knit from. About the Author: Erika Knight is a much respected knitwear & crochet designer, as well as a sought-after fashion & crafts consultant. Erika has created knitwear ranges for many top brands including M&S, Whistles, Edina Ronay & Nicole Farhi in the UK, J. Crew & Gap in the US & Country Road in Australia. Through her work as a fashion forecaster, she has an uncanny knack of identifying & encapsulating forthcoming trends. The profile of knitting & other crafts has never been higher than it is now, & Erika has played a major role in this renaissance
- she is seen by many as a knitting guru for her creativity, knowledge & vision. Simple Knitting is Erika's twelfth book to be published by Quadrille. Her previous knitting titles include: New Knits, Baby Bloom, Classic, Glamour, Classic at Home, Glamour at Home, Men's Knits & most recently Natural Nursery Knits. She has also written two crochet books, Simple Crochet & Essential Crochet & published a book on beading, Beads & Buttons, a collection of 20 simple jewellery projects to instruct & inspire. Author Location: Brighton.
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Simple Modern Sewing: 8 Basic Patterns to Create 25 Favorite Garments All that is required to make these twenty-five unique designs are the eight included basic templates that show readers how to fold & cut the fabric for each piece. The patterns are easy & adaptable with no-fuss sizing. Beginning sewing patterns are often boring or unappealing in favor of being easy to sew. These twenty-five patterns are all quick to make from basic shapes, but are still stylish & modern. Once these basics are mastered, sewists can utilize their creativity to make each piece unique by using different fabrics or by adding embellishments such as a print lining or contrast stitching. Both beginner sewists looking to make their own clothes & advanced sewists who want quick & simple projects will love the easy-to-make & wear garments in Simple Modern Sewing. About the Author Shufu-to-Seikatsusha is a leading craft & lifestyle publisher in Japan. ...

Simple Modern Sewing: 8 Basic Patterns to Create 25 Favorite Garments All that is required to make these twenty-five unique designs are the eight included basic templates that show readers how to fold & cut the fabric for each piece. The patterns are easy & adaptable with no-fuss sizing. Beginning sewing patterns are often boring or unappealing in favor of being easy to sew. These twenty-five patterns are all quick to make from basic shapes, but are still stylish & modern. Once these basics are mastered, sewists can utilize their creativity to make each piece unique by using different fabrics or by adding embellishments such as a print lining or contrast stitching. Both beginner sewists looking to make their own clothes & advanced sewists who want quick & simple projects will love the easy-to-make & wear garments in Simple Modern Sewing. About the Author Shufu-to-Seikatsusha is a leading craft & lifestyle publisher in Japan. ...

Simple Recipes for Stylish Jewellery Simple Recipes for Stylish Jewellery offers timeless elegance, smouldering chic or up-to-the-minute styles, this book will show you how to make all sorts of jewellery, from funky everyday bracelets & brooches to tiaras & necklaces for that special events. Five experienced & popular authors all bring their particular passion to the book, resulting in a wildly varied array of jewellery to suit all tastes & occasions. Over 80 projects are crammed into this fantastic compilation. Numerous variations & colourways are included. They are brilliant as gifts
- or keep them for yourself! A treasure trove of inspirational ideas, this title uses material from: 20 to Make: Bracelets (9781844482764); 20 to Make: Charms (9781844482757); 20 to Make: Micro Macrame Jewellery (9781844483495); 20 to Make: Wild Women: Stitched Art Brooches (9781844483020); 20 to Make: Beaded Felt Jewellery (9781844483150); &, 20 to Make: Necklaces (9781844483105).
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Simple Recipes for Stylish Jewellery offers timeless elegance, smouldering chic or up-to-the-minute styles, this book will show you how to make all sorts of jewellery, from funky everyday bracelets & brooches to tiaras & necklaces for that special events. Five experienced & popular authors all bring their particular passion to the book, resulting in a wildly varied array of jewellery to suit all tastes & occasions. Over 80 projects are crammed into this fantastic compilation. Numerous variations & colourways are included. They are brilliant as gifts
- or keep them for yourself! A treasure trove of inspirational ideas, this title uses material from: "20 to Make: Bracelets" (9781844482764); "20 to Make: Charms" (9781844482757); "20 to Make: Micro Macrame Jewellery" (9781844483495); "20 to Make: Wild Women: Stitched Art Brooches" (9781844483020); "20 to Make: Beaded Felt Jewellery" (9781844483150); &, 20 to Make: Necklaces (9781844483105).
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Simple Scandinavian Sewing This title offers over 40 gorgeous ideas, from appliqued embellishments to patchwork quilts. Projects include ingenious ways for crafters to turn their fabric scraps, stray buttons, worn clothes & old furnishings into beautiful gifts & ideas for the home. Detailed techniques section is ideal for beginners & experts alike, with additional advice on using rich, traditional colours & rustic fabrics in a modern way. ...

Make the perfect presents when youre short of time & ideas. Simple Sewn Gifts has 25 sewn gifts that are quick to make & lovely to receive. Using modern fabrics, sewing, applique, patchwork & stitchery you can create gifts for friends, family & home including Christmas gifts. Its perfect for experimenting with new techniques supported by step artworks, templates & charts. Projects include laundry bag, bunting, apron, book cover, tote bag, cuddly bunny, festive hearts (see the lovely front cover), stocking, gift bags, cake bands & many more. About the Author Helen Philipps studied printed textiles & embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University & then taught drawing & design before becoming a freelance designer. After working in the greetings card industry, Helens love of needlecraft led her to create original designs for stitching publications & her work is featured regularly in many cross stitch & craft magazines. Helen lives in Merseyside, UK. ...

Make the perfect presents when you're short of time & ideas. Simple Sewn Gifts has 25 sewn gifts that are quick to make & lovely to receive. Using modern fabrics, sewing, applique, patchwork & stitchery you can create gifts for friends, family & home including Christmas gifts. It's perfect for experimenting with new techniques supported by step artworks, templates & charts. Projects include laundry bag, bunting, apron, book cover, tote bag, cuddly bunny, festive hearts (see the lovely front cover), stocking, gift bags, cake bands & many more. About the Author Helen Philipps studied printed textiles & embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University & then taught drawing & design before becoming a freelance designer. After working in the greetings card industry, Helen's love of needlecraft led her to create original designs for stitching publications & her work is featured regularly in many cross stitch & craft magazines. Helen lives in Merseyside, UK. ...

25 Fast & Easy Projects Simple Sewn Gifts has 25 sewn gifts that are quick to make & lovely to receive make the perfect presents when youre short of time & ideas. It uses modern fabrics, sewing, applique, patchwork & stitchery. Gifts for friends, family & home are all here, including Christmas gifts. It is perfect for experimenting with new techniques supported by step artworks, templates & charts. Projects include laundry bag, bunting, hanging, apron, book cover, tote bag, cuddly bunny, festive hearts (see front cover ) stocking, gift bags & cake band & many more. This Pack
Includes:: Four Pieces of 14 Count Aida 12 x 14 (30.5 x 35.6cm). This 14 count, 100% combed cotton Aida pack contains two pieces of white & two pieces of ivory Aida. Woven & finished in the USA by MCG Textiles Inc. Each piece 12 x 14 (30.5 x 35.6cm). The count size refers to how many holes there are per inch of fabric. These pieces have 14 holes per inch, which is ideal for all your cross stitching needs. The higher the count the smaller the stitches. The Aida is proudly woven in the USA from 2 ply 100% cotton yarns which have been grown in America. And 12 DMC Skeins
- Christmas Shades DMC stranded Cotton, is the king of threads! It is the most widely used thread, appreciated by millions of cross stitchers throughout the world! They comprise of 6 easily separable strands, so you can vary your stitching results, depending on the number of strands used. The colours are washable & fade resistant. This pack of expertly chosen skeins contains 12 x 8m skein in popular colours to complete all your Christmas cross stitch projects. And About the Author Helen Philipps studied printed textiles & embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University & then taught drawing & design before becoming a freelance designer. After working in the greetings card industry, Helens love of needlecraft led her to create original designs for stitching publications & her work is featured regularly in many cross stitch & craft magazines. Helen lives in Merseyside, UK. This pack of expertly chosen skeins contains 12 x 8m skein in popular colours to complete all your Christmas cross stitch projects.

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Get the look of intricate stained glass applique on your quilt, with some fusible web, an iron, & a pair of sharp scissors. Well-known Canadian quilt artists, Daphne Greig & Susan Purney Mark, offer applique patterns & clear instructions for quilters. As a quilter you can then choose from eight beautiful applique quilt wall hangings & six smaller variations for quick, fun applique projects. About the Author Quilters Daphne Greig & Susan Purney Mark own Patchworks Studio, based in Victoria, British Columbia. It has been in business since 1996, when Susan & Daphne formed a partnership to market their quilt designs. They sell their own quilt designs, as well as computer software, fabric, notions & quilt kits. They teach & judge locally, nationally & internationally. Their quilt designs have been featured in many quilters favourite magazines, most notably American Patchwork & Quilting, Mc Calls Quilting, Mc Calls Quick Quilts, & The American Quilter. They also regularly write articles for The Canadian Quilter. They reside in Victoria, British Columbia. ...