Chic yet practical, sophisticated yet comforting, Lisa Stickley's designs are guaranteed to delight. With hints of old-fashioned charm, Lisa reinterprets the core home items with a quirky individuality & a modern twist. This irresistible collection of homesewn designs, ranging from simple cushions to comfy bed covers, mixes timeless classics with current trends. The book opens with a comprehensive Basic Techniques section, moving on to four key areas of the home: Kitchen, Living room, Bedroom & Laundry. All the projects are stylish yet simple; most require only minimal sewing skills & can be made in a weekend. Who would not want to add a touch of individuality to their home with a patched bedspread, a cheery storage bag, a quirky doorstop or a pin-tucked cushion? Illustrated step-by-step instructions take you through each stage of the project, building on the techniques already learnt & increasing your level of sewing competence. Discover how to finish seams, stitch hems & h&-sew buttonholes whilst making gorgeous items for your own home. The emphasis is on practical but inspirational ideas that all share the unmistakeable Lisa Stickley look. Wherever relevant, Lisa gives advice on alternative fabrics & trimmings, colour & pattern combinations & other special touches. Made at Home gives you all the skills you need to personalise your interior, whether you're trying to furnish a first home on a budget or you simply want to refresh a tired room with new cushions. Whatever your sewing experience, you'll find great ideas for your home. ...

Get out your needles & get creative! Want to make something amazing or create a unique gift? Then this is the book for you! Made By Me teaches basic sewing, embroidery, & knitting, with simple patterns for lots of fabric fun. From bags, brooches, & hats, to jazzing up clothes & making soft toys, this book is packed with inspiring projects to design & create. ...

If you have been invited to a baby shower, want to show your support for new parents, or want to make something pretty for your

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Brighton has long been at the vanguard of English tastes
- in its attitudes towards homosexuality, the rise of the chav & binge-drinking,
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What are countries famous for making? For Japan, the answer might be electronic goods. For Germany, automobiles. For France, perhaps a Louis Vuitton bag. But what about Britain? Here, Evan Davis sets himself the task of finding out. Offering a fascinating look at our manufacturing industries & revealing the various companies that might not be household names, but are very much world leaders in their fields, he shows how we have learnt to specialise in high end & niche areas that are the envy of the world. Taking in our disappointments & successes, Made in Britain is a brilliantly readable tour of our economic history, exploring the curious blend of resilience, innovation & economic free-thinking that makes us who we are. The size of this book is 19.7cm in height & 12.7cm wide with 276 pages. ...

Hikaru Noguchi has created around 30 projects to knit & crochet in her typically sophisticated & quirky style. Scarves, caps, mittens, small brooches, ponchos...but also booties & slippers, two or three jumpers, a few cushions & a throw-blanket for those long winter nights. Noguchi's use of traditional knitting patterns & techniques combined with unusual juxtapositions of colour & texture make these projects both easy & interesting to make & wear. Made in France Knitting is also full of little things to crochet, cut out or sew so you can embellish your creations, &

Includes:: a techniques section & clear diagrams for each project.

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Be inspired by the earthy texture & elegant shades of linen & a stash of irresistible ribbons. Linen & Thread shows you how to use this versatile fabric to create & embellish beautiful accessories for the home. Follow the simple instructions to sew cushions, table linen, aprons, blankets or bags, & embroider your homewares with the charming motifs provided. All you need for a perfect finish is an exquisite length of rick rack or braid. Key points: each project is illustrated with a full page photograph, cross-stitch grid & instructional diagrams; simple cross-stitch motifs can be used both on the book's projects & to embellish any home accessories; easy patterns & stitches make every project accessible to complete beginners. ...

Rising star Aiden Byrne brings you this exciting new cookbook, sharing his passion for great British cooking. With 150 delicious recipes divided into 4 chapters covering fish, meat, vegetables & desserts, Aiden's recipes include beautiful simple dishes to the more fabulous creations. Aiden authoritatively writes on a number of food issues, detailing his visits to suppliers, sourcing ingredients & work in the kitchen. Made in Great Britain is not only a celebration of British food but a fascinating look at the motivation, attitude & passion of an emerging talent. ...

From Tudor oyster peddlers & Victorian pie & mash shops, to supper clubs & pop-up food markets, Britains capital is, & always has been, a tantalising draw for those who live to eat.

Leah Hyslops love letter to London is a joyful celebration of its food culture, featuring wonderful recipes inspired by & invented in the city.

Including Chelsea buns, smoked eel toasties, Brick Lane curry, East End bagels & Paddingtons bread & butter pudding!

Food & drink are as woven with Londons history as the Thames, & so Leah weaves in a raft of evocative & entertaining stories drawn from the past & present, provides beautiful food maps.

As well as invaluable guides to the best bakeries, unmissable pubs, quirky historic restaurants & more.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781472949059
• Author: Leah Hyslop
• Publisher: Absolute Press
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 302
• Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.5 x 3cm

















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In this inspirational book of one woman s journey through depression, Beverley Jones leads you along her personal road to recovery & beyond, courageously demonstrating how an ordinary life can become extraordinary & how experience can indeed be the gr ...