You don't need to be a stitch maverick or style guru to create fashion's favourite looks. A cool collection of easy-going projects, Stitch Style Hats" is destined to make head way. Each project is accompanied by full-colour photography & easy-to-follow instructions. From a cable bobble hat & a reversible cap to a pretty lace snood & a be-seen beret, there's a style here for every season & occasion. Best of all, projects are portable so you're free to knit anywhere you go." Stitch Style" is a strand of books designed for youthful handcrafters featuring an array of high fashion styles inspired by everything from catwalks to street fashion. All designs are created by young urban knitters & trendsetters with a penchant for craft. This book offers twenty cutting edge designs for beginner & expert stitchers of all ages. A basics section provides you with essential techniques. Most projects can be completed within a weekend. Full-colour photography & concise instructions accompany each project. " ...

Stitch! By Cath Kidston Following the runaway success of Sew!, Cath Kidston has turned her unique designer's eye to Stitch! Reinventing the arts of needlepoint & cross stitch for today's crafter, Cath has injected her own distinctive style of cheery, heartwarming, homemaking prints into these traditional crafts. Her blossom rose floral design worked in needlepoint creates the most fabulous clutch bag
- not a million miles away from those seen on the Fendi catwalk this season
- whilst her seventiesinspired pop flowers print makes a funky needlepoint cushion that wouldn't look out of place in any teenager's bedroom. There are plenty of quick, accessible & highly achievable projects throughout the book
- Cath's popular quartet of fruit motifs, including the delectable cherries & apples, lend themselves brilliantly to making small cross stitched patches or badges that can adorn anything from a satchel pocket to a parka sleeve. In many projects to complement the stitched pieces, Cath has injected one of her trademark prints
- for example, her polka dot & floral reworking of the needlepoint Union Jack is made up into a cushion using her iconic red dot cotton duck fabric for a backing. The beauty of both needlepoint & cross stitch is that they are worked on a canvas made up of a grid of squares, so
- just like painting-by-numbers
- it is virtually foolproof & a great result is guaranteed. &, as with Sew!, this book will include a unique giveaway kit: an exclusive stitching project for a zip-up purse. With over 20 charted designs to make up in either needlepoint or cross stitch, & over 40 finished projects that incorporate those designs into a variety of stylish items, Stitch! is guaranteed to have Cath fans & crafters everywhere stocking up on tapestry yarns & embroidery silks ready to get stitching. About the Author One of Britain's leading & most loved designers, Cath Kidston is best known for her vintage-inspired, colourful prints for the home. Starting with one shop in 1993, she now has over 30 stores & concessions in the UK, two in the Republic of Irel&, seven in Japan, one in Kuwait & she is still expanding her empire. She has previously published three books with Quadrille
- In Print, Make! & Sew!
- & has a hugely successful stationery line. Cath Kidston Ltd is one of the most influential & original design companies to emerge from the UK in recent years. It was announced in the Queen's 2009 New Year turnovers list, that Cath Kidston is to be awarded an MBE for services to business in 2010. Author Location: London







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Storage Wallet & Staight & Frill Cutters. These cutters are the ideal addition to any sugarcrafter's essential tools. Regardless of your experience & expertise you can master this art with the help of these cutters, & create a wonderfully decorated cake fast & neatly. Use these cutters to make superb ruffles & create exciting borders, & stunning side decorations on cakes for all occasions including weddings, birthdays & Christmas. They can be used with icings, marzipan, pastry or making small cookies & are perfect for adding that professional finishing touch to you cakes. This handy 6 pocket canvas wallet is ideal for storing your sugarcraft tools, knives & brushes. It rolls up securely, ideal for storage or great if you are on the move! Size 23 x 35cm approx. Wallet contents not included. Storage Wallet & Staight & Frill Cutters

Includes:: 4 cutters that can be mixed, matched & overlaid to create many additional patterns.

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Blokes don't know everything but fortunately this invaluable guide features every manly activity a real guy should be able to do. So sit back, crack open a cold one & let your education commence. From changing a flat tyre to chopping down a tree, operating a drill convincingly & even downing a shot without making a face...this manual has it all! This little gem is packed with hidden secrets & clever solutions. So read, learn & live it. You'll never have to ask for directions again. About the Author Kurt Anderson is a jack-of-all-trades & master of absolutely none. He is a regular contributor for Family Handyman & Outdoor Life & knows how to get into (and usually out of) trouble, both in & out of the home. He lives in Brookston, MN. ...

Success with Landscape Photography is a comprehensive guide for all those wanting to capture beautiful, striking images. There is guidance on which type of camera to use, accessories such as zoom lenses & filters & the equipment you will need in the field. There's professional advice on exposure & metering, how to shoot in even the worst of conditions & how to get the best results from the scene in front of you, whether its mountains, lakes, jungle or desert. An invaluable section on the digital darkroom teaches essential workflow & post-processing practice & how to output your images. ...

A comprehensive guide for all those who aspire to capture striking & beautiful wildlife images. Aimed at the keen amateur or semi-pro
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