Twenty to Make Sugar Birds Frances Mc Naughton shows how to make both cute & realistic sugar birds for cake decorating using sugarpaste & a few simple tools & techniques. First we are introduced to the art of making sugarcraft birds, & then the few basic tools & materials that are required are explained. Then it is straight on to making Macaws, Puffins, Pelicans, Robins, Mallards, Owls & much more. The constituent parts of the birds are shown with the step-by-step instructions, & annotated for clarity, then each finished bird is pictured in all its splendour. Bird lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing characters on top of a celebratory cake. The designs will also appeal to makers of polymer clay models. About the Author Frances Mc Naughton demonstrates sugar fairies & making sugarcraft flowers the soft way, & provides workshops to branches of the British Sugarcraft Guild, National Sugarart Association & other sugarcraft clubs. She holds regular classes at her studio in Tunbridge Wells in many aspects of Sugarcraft. ...

Twenty to Make Sugar Flowers Lifelike flowers & foliage are yours to make with this great book from Lisa Slatter. Twenty projects cover a variety of sugar flowers including incredibly lifelike roses, lilies & orchids. Experienced cake decorator & author Lisa Slatter shows you how to make these wonderful flowers from first principles & simple shapes. This book will appeal to everyone from beginners to flower experts with a mix of fantastic & true-to-life flowers & foliage. About the Author Lisa Slatter has been keen on cake decorating from a very young age. She first trained at Marlow Adult Education progressing on to the Berkshire College of Agriculture & Brooklands College where she gained her City & Guilds qualifications in Design & Sugarcraft. Lisa is also a City & Guilds qualified college tutor & an accredited demonstrator for the British Sugarcraft Guild, in which capacity she travels the country giving demonstrations, talks & workshops to clubs & organisations. At the end of 2008, Lisa opened her own School of Sugarcraft. With over twenty-one years of experience in the cake-making & sugarcraft industry, she brought a wealth of experience & expertise to her courses. She has taught both nationally & internationally & won many awards for her work. Recently, Lisa has been appointed as Deputy Head of School at the Knightsbridge PME School of Sugarcraft in South Harrow, UK. Lisa not only teaches classes here, but is actively involved in product development & training, & the training of prospective PME Diploma tutors both in the UK & internationally. Lisa contributes regularly to the monthly magazine Cakes & Sugarcraft, & she & her family live in Buckinghamshire, UK. ...

Twenty to Make Sugar Flowers Lifelike flowers & foliage are yours to make with this great book from Lisa Slatter. Twenty projects cover a variety of sugar flowers including incredibly lifelike roses, lilies & orchids. Experienced cake decorator & author Lisa Slatter shows you how to make these wonderful flowers from first principles & simple shapes. This book will appeal to everyone from beginners to flower experts with a mix of fantastic & true-to-life flowers & foliage. About the Author Lisa Slatter has been keen on cake decorating from a very young age. She first trained at Marlow Adult Education progressing on to the Berkshire College of Agriculture & Brooklands College where she gained her City & Guilds qualifications in Design & Sugarcraft. Lisa is also a City & Guilds qualified college tutor & an accredited demonstrator for the British Sugarcraft Guild, in which capacity she travels the country giving demonstrations, talks & workshops to clubs & organisations. At the end of 2008, Lisa opened her own School of Sugarcraft. With over twenty-one years of experience in the cake-making & sugarcraft industry, she brought a wealth of experience & expertise to her courses. She has taught both nationally & internationally & won many awards for her work. Recently, Lisa has been appointed as Deputy Head of School at the Knightsbridge PME School of Sugarcraft in South Harrow, UK. Lisa not only teaches classes here, but is actively involved in product development & training, & the training of prospective PME Diploma tutors both in the UK & internationally. Lisa contributes regularly to the monthly magazine ' Cakes & Sugarcraft', & she & her family live in Buckinghamshire, UK. ...

Twenty to Make Tasty Knits: Made with Love Attractively packaged with beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, & quirky patterns, this guide will inspire knitters & make impressive novelty knitting achievable. Crafters will learn how to knit fast food, fruit, vegetables, & more with expert advice that gives a fun twist to small projects. Containing more than 70 different designs this book reveals how to create delicious treats with love—not love handles—for all occasions. About the Author Susan Penny graduated from Salisbury College of Art & uses her creative skills to write & edit craft, knitting, & stitching books, including Twenty to Make: Knitted Cakes. Susie Johns specializes in papercrafts & embroidery, & is the author of Twenty to Make: Knitted Fast Food & Twenty to Make: Knitted Fruit. ...

Twenty to Make Tasty Knits: Made with Love Attractively packaged with beautiful photography, step-by-step instructions, & quirky patterns, this guide will inspire knitters & make impressive novelty knitting achievable. Crafters will learn how to knit fast food, fruit, vegetables, & more with expert advice that gives a fun twist to small projects. Containing more than 70 different designs this book reveals how to create delicious treats with love—not love handles—for all occasions. About the Author Susan Penny graduated from Salisbury College of Art & uses her creative skills to write & edit craft, knitting, & stitching books, including Twenty to Make: Knitted Cakes. Susie Johns specializes in papercrafts & embroidery, & is the author of Twenty to Make: Knitted Fast Food & Twenty to Make: Knitted Fruit. ...

Twist & Twine: 18 Ideas for Rag Rugs & Home Decor Readers will be introduced to the basic techniques of fabric twining, a traditional craft that has been around since the 1800s & only reintroduced in the last 10 years. Four extraordinary rug projects with a modern sensibility keep the tradition alive, but then the basics are taken to a new level with three-dimensional items, such as bowls, boxes & baskets, & household items. There are even projects to revamp old chairs & outdoor furniture. About the Author Bobbie Irwin has been enjoying a 30-year career in fiber arts. She began weaving in 1973, spinning since 1982, & teaching fiber & textile topics since 1976 & she has taught internationally since 1985. She has also taught at John C. Campbell Folk School 2001-2002 & Harrisville Designs in 2000. She has exhibited her twined fabric art in national shows, & is a certified judge. ...

2 At-a-time Socks: The Secret of Knitting Any Two Socks at Once, on Just One Circular Needle! Learn the secret of knitting two socks simultaneously, & perfect the technique for any sock pattern. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will ensure two perfect socks every time. This book

Includes:: 17 pattern ideas for men, women & children, that will inspire knitters to create charming, cosy gifts for friends & family. It begins with the general technique that can be adapted to any given sock pattern, & goes on to demonstrate how to put it into practice with a range of traditional & contemporary sock designs, all illustrated by beautiful colour photographs. About the Author Melissa Morgan-Oakes is an avid knitting designer & teacher, teaching a variety of classes at Webs in Northampton, MA in the USA. Several of her knitting designs, including socks & hats, have been published as patterns by major yarn companies. 2 at-a-time Socks is Melissas first book.

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Discover how a little yarn can go a long, long way with 20 irresistible quick-to-stitch knitting & crochet projects, each requiring only two balls of yarn, or less, to complete. Say goodbye to old wool & humdrum cotton & hello to fun fleeces & fur, funky twists of ribbon, luxurious lurex & beautiful boucle. As you only need two balls, you can afford to experiment! Experienced knitters can extend their skills by experimenting with crochet, whilst beginners will love the quick-to-stitch designs. It features helpful tips & techniques to help you get the best from this exciting new generation of yarns. About the Author Jenny Hill has successfully been running Small Acorns, a company specialising in knitting & crochet for babies & children, for five years. Jenny lives in Bradworthy, Devon. Review This is a handy little book to have on st&-by for when you want an in-between project or something to take on your travels that does not require a hundredweight of yarn to carry about with you! -- Knit Today ...

Discover how a little yarn can go a long, long way with 20 irresistible quick-to-stitch knitting & crochet projects, each requiring only two balls of yarn, or less, to complete. Say goodbye to old wool & humdrum cotton & hello to fun fleeces & fur, funky twists of ribbon, luxurious lurex & beautiful boucle. As you only need two balls, you can afford to experiment! Experienced knitters can extend their skills by experimenting with crochet, whilst beginners will love the quick-to-stitch designs. It features helpful tips & techniques to help you get the best from this exciting new generation of yarns. About the Author: Jenny Hill has successfully been running Small Acorns, a company specialising in knitting & crochet for babies & children, for five years. Jenny lives in Bradworthy, Devon. Review: " This is a handy little book to have on st&-by for when you want an 'in-between' project or something to take on your travels that does not require a hundredweight of yarn to carry about with you!" -- Knit Today ...