A fully illustrated colour book that combines various lace-making techniques & patterns with the craft of fan making. The lace patterns as well as general instructions are complemented by photography of the finished work. The book covers: A short history of fans with special emphasis on lace; How to make a fan, from design to finished product; Bobbin lace fans; Experimental Bobbin lace fans with colour; Embroidered lace fans; Needlelace fans; Mixing lace techniques; Themed lace fans; Dimensional & double-sided lace fans; Lace stick fans. A beautifully illustrated colour book to showcase some of the best lace-making around today. ...

A fully illustrated colour book that combines various lace-making techniques & patterns with the craft of fan making. The lace patterns as well as general instructions are complemented by photography of the finished work. The book covers: A short history of fans with special emphasis on lace; How to make a fan, from design to finished product; Bobbin lace fans; Experimental Bobbin lace fans with colour; Embroidered lace fans; Needlelace fans; Mixing lace techniques; Themed lace fans; Dimensional & double-sided lace fans; Lace stick fans. A beautifully illustrated colour book to showcase some of the best lace-making around today. ...

This is a unique artist's reference offering easy-to-follow, ingenious ideas & techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour. The 50 landscapes range from a gentle flower-filled meadow & hazy summer mountains, to a dramatic cliff scene & a rippling stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises, step-by-step sequences & easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle & technique, & finish with the watercolour painting exercise. The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials, techniques & colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. About the Author Joe Francis Dowden is a well-known artist, tutor & author specialising in realism in watercolour. He writes for A&I & Painting World magazines & Paint magazine. Joe's work has appeared in several partworks, DVDs & on TV, including a demonstration of landscape painting in situ on BBC's UK Style channel. Joe lives in Worthing. ...

Once upon a time there was a magical fairy world. These enchanting fairies exquisitely drawn Cicely Mary Barker are timeless. Here you have The Lavender Fairy from DMC (DMC Creative World Ltd.) This counted cross stitch kit contains pre-sorted DMC cotton thread, 16-count light blue Aida, needle & easy-to-follow instructions. The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker 2009 Finished

Size: 7 x 5 (17.8 x 12.7cm).

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Discover how to make clever quilts with layer cakes, jelly rolls & charm packs that are a million miles from simple strip quilts or scrap charm quilts. Seventeen beautiful projects, from lap quilts to full-sized, show you how to get the most from irresistible pre-cut fabric bundles. Each quilt is made from one jelly roll, layer cake or charm pack (or a combination of these items) making the projects both quick & economical. It

Includes:: exciting blocks with stars, triangles & even machine-pieced hexagons. Using the latest fabrics, including delightful collections from Moda, each project consists of a main quilt & an alternative colour way, giving added versatility. Simple step-by-step instructions & illustrations make creating stunning quilts from these desirable fabric bundles accessible to quilters of all abilities.

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