Ultimate Card Maker A4 Card Pack 25 sheets This book features 180 amazing quick-to-make cards brought to you by a host of talented craft designers. Each of the 20 chapters focuses on an essential card-making technique, then features a main illustrated step-by-step project & 8 further inspirational card ideas. With practical advice, clear step-by-step instructions throughout & easy-to-follow colour photographs, even novice crafters will enjoy learning new skills. The more experienced papercrafter will be inspired by the huge variety of techniques & design ideas, including quilling, wire work & beading. With so many cards & techniques to choose from, every crafters will find this an inspirational & invaluable resource for every card occasion! This great book is accompanied by a hand selected collection of 25 sheets of A4 card
- the 250gsm weight is perfect for strong handmade greeting cards & the simple colour choice of white, cream, pink, blue & lilac allow you to cover all the everyday celebrations. About the Author Features cards from highly respected & talented craft designers, including bestselling authors for D&C: Elizabeth Moad, Dorothy Wood, Francoise Read & Sally Southern. Review
- Lady D. Crowther
- Amazon UKThis is another good card-making book including iris folding with templates, quilling, weaving & a good Techniques section. This will keep me busy all year!


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Ultimate Card Maker A4 Card Pack 25 sheets This book features 180 amazing quick-to-make cards brought to you by a host of talented craft designers. Each of the 20 chapters focuses on an essential card-making technique, then features a main illustrated step-by-step project & 8 further inspirational card ideas. With practical advice, clear step-by-step instructions throughout & easy-to-follow colour photographs, even novice crafters will enjoy learning new skills. The more experienced papercrafter will be inspired by the huge variety of techniques & design ideas, including quilling, wire work & beading. With so many cards & techniques to choose from, every crafters will find this an inspirational & invaluable resource for every card occasion! This great book is accompanied by a hand selected collection of 25 sheets of A4 card
- the 250gsm weight is perfect for strong handmade greeting cards & the simple colour choice of white, cream, pink, blue & lilac allow you to cover all the everyday celebrations. About the Author Features cards from highly respected & talented craft designers, including bestselling authors for D&C: Elizabeth Moad, Dorothy Wood, Francoise Read & Sally Southern. Review
- Lady D. Crowther
- Amazon UKThis is another good card-making book including iris folding with templates, quilling, weaving & a good Techniques section. This will keep me busy all year!


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Ultimate Crochet Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of crochet
- from the first chain to care & maintenance of your projects. Whether youre a beginner or a seasoned expert, the book boasts more than 400 step-by-step illustrations & diagrams to guide you through the process. With a simple format & crossreferences on virtually every page, this one-stop volume makes every aspect of crochet accessible to crocheters of all ages. About the Author Jane Crowfoot taught herself to knit after being inspired by her great-grandmothers h&-made blankets & studied textile design at Winchester School of Art. In 1996, she became a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns & went on to work with Debbie Bliss. Jane is a leader of the recent crochet revival, which has seen knitters all over the world put down their needles & pick up a crochet hook.
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Ultimate Crochet Bible: A Complete Reference with Step-by-Step Techniques Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of crochet
- from the first chain to care & maintenance of your projects. Whether youre a beginner or a seasoned expert, the book boasts more than 400 step-by-step illustrations & diagrams to guide you through the process. With a simple format & crossreferences on virtually every page, this one-stop volume makes every aspect of crochet accessible to crocheters of all ages. About the Author Jane Crowfoot taught herself to knit after being inspired by her great-grandmothers h&-made blankets & studied textile design at Winchester School of Art. In 1996, she became a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns & went on to work with Debbie Bliss. Jane is a leader of the recent crochet revival, which has seen knitters all over the world put down their needles & pick up a crochet hook.
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Making handmade jewellery is a wonderful way to discover your creative self. Bead jewellery is very popular, especially necklace making which comes in many forms from the single strand & pendant to the Lariat & Sautoir. Beading UK expert Dorothy Wood, author of best selling beading books, brings ten timeless necklace styles up to date with this stunning step-by-step guide. Be spoilt for choice with over 35 handmade necklace designs & a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches & earrings. Fifteen necklaces are explored in step-by-step detail & discover a range of techniques, from bead stringing & knotting to bead stitching, wirework & chain maille. Each necklace chapter features a creative gallery, showing how by changing the jewellery beads, bead stringing & threading techniques used, these classic styles can be easily re-imagined to suit every taste & occasion. With clear step instructions, beautiful photography & a wealth of imaginative design ideas, both beginners & experienced beaders are sure to be inspired. ...

Making handmade jewellery is a wonderful way to discover your creative self. Bead jewellery is very popular, especially necklace making which comes in many forms from the single strand & pendant to the Lariat & Sautoir. Beading UK expert Dorothy Wood, author of best selling beading books, brings ten timeless necklace styles up to date with this stunning step-by-step guide. Be spoilt for choice with over 35 handmade necklace designs & a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches & earrings. Fifteen necklaces are explored in step-by-step detail & discover a range of techniques, from bead stringing & knotting to bead stitching, wirework & chain maille. Each necklace chapter features a creative gallery, showing how by changing the jewellery beads, bead stringing & threading techniques used, these classic styles can be easily re- imagined to suit every taste & occasion. With clear step instructions, beautiful photography & a wealth of imaginative design ideas, both beginners & experienced beaders are sure to be inspired. ...

Ultimate Quilting Bible This is a one-stop reference volume devoted to every aspect of quilting. It offers: comprehensive information for both beginners & experienced quilters; hundreds of illustrations & diagrams that show each stage of the quilting process; &, thorough step-by-step instructions for all basic techniques. The Ultimate Quilting Bible is the complete guide to both machine & hand quilting as well as patchwork & applique. Marie Clayton covers all the basics & each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting; chapters include quiltmaking basics, making a quilt top, advanced techniques, embellishments, designing & adapting, caring for quilts & connections. This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions & hundreds of illustrations & diagrams to show each stage of the quilting process. Itll be the one resource that you will turn to time & time again. About the Author Marie Clayton is a professional writer, who has worked on a variety of sewing & needlecraft books including Ultimate Sewing Bible (9781843404118) & Make Your Own Clothes (9781843403890). She currently lives in London. ...

This is a one-stop reference volume devoted to every aspect of quilting. It offers: comprehensive information for both beginners & experienced quilters; hundreds of illustrations & diagrams that show each stage of the quilting process; &, thorough step-by-step instructions for all basic techniques. The Ultimate Quilting Bible is the complete guide to both machine & hand quilting as well as patchwork & applique. Marie Clayton covers all the basics & each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting; chapters include quiltmaking basics, making a quilt top, advanced techniques, embellishments, designing & adapting, caring for quilts & connections. This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions & hundreds of illustrations & diagrams to show each stage of the quilting process. Itll be the one resource that you will turn to time & time again. About the Author: Marie Clayton is a professional writer, who has worked on a variety of sewing & needlecraft books including Ultimate Sewing Bible (9781843404118) & Make Your Own Clothes (9781843403890). She currently lives in London. ...

The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook: Patterns, Projects & Inspirations Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting & embroidery. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means stab stitch & refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up distinctive decorative patterns, of which there are hundreds. The book begins by exploring the origins of the technique to strengthen clothes & to make them warmer. Getting Started describes everything you need to begin stitching, including selecting suitable fabrics & threads, marking out patterns on the fabric, as well as the stitching technique itself. Ten project chapters show how easy it is to use sashiko patterns to make beautiful items for the home. The sashiko patterns are described in step-by-step detail in the pattern library, showing you exactly how to achieve each individual pattern with ease. Finally a gallery of work by contemporary Japanese textile artists provides extra inspiration. About the Author Susan Briscoe teaches Shonai sashiko quilting workshops & has produced bag kits using the technique for Euro Japan Links. She writes & designs for patchwork & needlecraft magazines & recently published her first book 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags. Her interest in sashiko began when she was teaching English in Japan. Susan Briscoe lives in Wrexham, North Wales. ...