Inspired by everything from a stripy painted beach hut or a scattering of children's beads, the colours of oriental spices, a walk through a summer flower garden, or even the shapes seen in a crumbly slice of cake, authors Gail Abbott & Jane Bolsover have designed 32 creative sewing projects for the home. Rowan fabrics are a range of lightweight cottons woven in India, designed by renowned artist Kaffe Fasset, & are available in a spectacular range of colours & patterns. Included in the range are subtle stripes, vivid spots & Madras checks, as well as sumptuous floral patterns & a beautiful range of plain shot cottons. Each project is accompanied by hand painted watercolour step-by-step illustrations, & complete making up instructions. ...

This book presents an elegant collection of womenswear designs for occasions ranging from glamorous evenings, to leisure time & more formal events. As well as the latest fashion, there are updates on classic styles. But whatever the occasion, you are guaranteed to make an entrance in these stunning designs by Ruth Lee. A combination of yarn in striking colours, plus creative use of beads, sequins, tassels, buttons & embroidery on garments & accessories will enable you to make your own fashion statement. ...

Portable, pretty & quick to learn
- crochet is back in vogue & Sara Sinaguglia is one of its most talented advocates. Taking her
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When I see what Lola Nova's crafty heart & hands have conjured up, it makes me rustle around for my needle & thread so I can feel a little crafty too."
- Dottie Angel Lola Nova has published a book. Really it's rather fab. Packed full of fantastic ideas & inspiration, beautifully photographed & designed." Flaming Nora Embrace your craft, learn old tricks while trying something new, be bold, play, take risks &, most of all, have fun! Sewing is at the forefront of the new craft revolution & part of its charm is the chance to rediscover the skills of our grandmothers & to recycle treasured scraps of fabric. Celebrated craft blogger, Alexandra Smith, AKA Lola Nova, has created the perfect sewing book for the new crafternooner; comprehensive instructions guide the beginner through simple projects while providing inspiration & challenges for the more advanced seamstress or tailor. With 25 highly original projects arranged into chapters on Boho, Vintage, Natural, Eclectic & Whimsy, you will soon be raiding junk shops & jumble sales for material to transform into gifts, home accessories, clothes & bags. Projects include: Little Joy Dress Lola Handbag Into the Woods Throw Vintage Laundry Bag Deer Diary Kid's Action Belt Call Me Cushion For each project there are step-by-step, illustrated instructions that will guide the beginner through the making process, whilst Alexandra's innovative ideas will provide fresh inspiration for the experienced sewer. Gorgeous photography by top lifestyle photographer Yuki Sugiura captures the sheer pleasure of turning junk-store fabrics into something beautifully handmade & completes this essential guide to craft sewing.
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Metal clay looks & feels like clay & yet, when fired, becomes pure, solid gold & silver. This work provides techniques & instructions, photographs & projects that can open up creative possibilities suitable for crafters. It shows you how to combine the clay with lampworked & fused dichroic glass, & also make jewellery, & carvings. ...

A fantastic value Paper Pad with 30 sheets of coloured paper including red, violet, blue, orange & green.

A fun

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Lets get creative with this fun & enjoyable Creative Papercraft book & start a new hobby today!

Create beautiful decorations,

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With over 70 illustrated tutorials, 11 new techniques, all-new screen shots & step-by-step instructions with download able examples. This revised edition of Duncan Evans & Tim Shelbournes outstanding photo guide will help readers master the latest Photoshop software
- & create distinctive photographed portraits. Photoshop can enhance even the well-shot image & Evans & Shelbourne teach photographers of all levels how they can use it to generate mixed lighting effects that would otherwise require an expensive studio, produce high-key or low-key styles, retouch facial features & blemishes, isolate & emphasize the subject, optimize monochrome effects & much more.
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Details: Create your own beautiful sculptures with this Dough Stamp Roll. Complete with 1 pot of blue dough & 3 stencils.
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Details: Create your own beautiful sculptures with this Dough Stamp Roll. Complete with 1 pot of red dough & 3 stencils.
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