Novelty knitters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to knit ready for the festive season Susan Stratford has designed twenty different projects with alternatives in different colour schemes There are mini Christmas stockings a holly wreath reindeer a snowman a robin an egg cosy a star a Christmas pudding gingerbread hearts a mini Christmas sweater & much more Full knitting instructions are given & each project is simply photographed so that knitters have a clear look at the design & also shown in a sumptuous styled photograph showing the beautiful possibilities of the finished pieces There are plenty of ideas for ways of displaying the projects The mini knits will appeal to those looking for ways to finish up ends of yarn ...

Michael Powell provides twenty mini cross stitch designs each accompanied by a full-colour chart key & general instructions Each of Michael's unique quirky contemporary designs measures Approx. 312 x 312in (9 x 9cm) though the designs come in a variety of formats & include tall narrow designs as well as borders All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or evenweave fabric There's a broad range of subjects to choose from including country cottages flowers hearts & festive Christmas trees so whatever the occasion there is bound to be a design that suits it perfectly There are general instructions & simple stitch diagrams at the beginning of the book so even those new to cross stitch will be able to accomplish all of the projects as well as notes on fabric preparation & washing instructions ...

Charms & dangles are popular fashion accessories used to decorate purses bags mobile phones & so on In this book Sachiyo provides patterns for 20 different designs
- all in her distinctive cute & fun style All the projects are really quick & easy to make
- each one can be made in just 15 minutes! They are therefore great for passing the time on a journey or when you have a few minutes to spare & are small enough to carry around in your handbag They are great for using up scraps of yarn too & they make ideal little gifts for family friends & boy or girlfriends There are ice cream cones beach huts strawberries & mushrooms as well as love hearts owls cat & mouse & stars to name a few There are lots of different charms to choose from & you can choose your own colours to make them your own These charming dangles are great fun to make & cute little gifts to give Knit one pop it on a charm strap
- or even a suction cap to dangle in your car
- & use!



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Decoupage is one of the most popular papercrafts that has re-emerged recently It is a traditional craft that is extremely popular in the US & is growing in popularity in the UK as a result of the trend for upcycling altered art etc It has been given a complete facelift by the appearance on the market of some fabulous papers adhesives & finishing products from companies such as Decopatch & Deco Art It involves gluing papers on to everyday objects to give them a completely new & exciting look It works on all surfaces including card metal wood plastic & glass & is hugely versatile in terms of the looks that can be achieved & the kinds of items you can transform ...

Carolyn Forster who is an expert quilter provides the inspiration for making these simple quilts using a range of lovely fabrics A one patch quilt is essentially a patchwork quilt made from a single repeating shape This is the simplest type of quilt you can make but with carefully chosen coordinating patterns & colours the results can be stunning The book contains 20 projects each using a different-shaped patch; for example there is a rectangle a hexagon a square a triangle a diamond a clam shape an apple core shape & so on The quilts range from those based on a random selection of plain & patterned fabrics to those that use just two or three different-coloured plain fabrics stitched together to form an interesting geometric design On each project page there is a template for the basic shape reproduced at actual size & some basic instructions for arranging the shapes & stitching them together showing some different ways of making a design using colour & pattern Instructions at the start of the book explain how to enlarge the template if you want to make a larger quilt & some basic quilting techniques plus some guidance on how many shapes are needed to make a particular size of quilt This book is a fabulous source of ideas & inspiration for simple patchwork quilt designs that are quick & satisfying to make while also being beautiful ...

Discover the quick & easy craft of pompom making with 20 festive projects for Christmas 48 pages Mac Donald Alistair ...

Quilling is a traditional papercraft that has been popular for many years This delightful book provides 20 easy yet imaginative designs covering a range of animals such as cats dogs sheep a hippopotamus a fox giraffes & an alpaca &

Includes:: three-dimensional designs The projects are cute & whimsical & quick to make They will appeal to experienced quillers looking for new ideas & inspiration as well as beginners who wish to take up this delightful craft The completed designs can be used to decorate greetings cards picture frames invitations & many other stationery & household items

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By providing simple stylish flower designs in ribbon embroidery Ann Cox gives a new twist to this traditional technique With 20 pretty designs to choose from & ideas for how they can be used to decorate clothes accessories cushions etc new embroiderers can discover this traditional technique Learn how to twist fold & stitch narrow ribbons to create stunning yet simple designs ...

Jewellery designer Carolyn Schulz has created twenty imaginative pieces of trendy Steampunk jewellery to make Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to assemble these wonderful pieces & be inspired to invent your own original Steampunk variations Choose from pendants bracelets necklaces brooches rings earrings & many more ...

The latest in the Twenty to Make series Stitched Fabric Brooches shows readers how to create contemporary layered brooches & corsages Textile expert Alex Mc Quade uses a range of materials from linen & lace to buttons & ribbons
- some vintage or recycled
- for her signature look which

Includes:: themes such as birds hearts dogs cupcakes & flowers The book will show how to combine a range of colours & fabrics to beautiful effect & provide alternative suggestions to encourage readers to experiment for themselves



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