These 20 inspiring projects use gorgeous fabrics & trimmings to create cuddly animals, glove puppets & beautiful embroidered dolls. Delightful toys for children of all ages, Easy-to-follow steps, colourful illustrations & useful templates, Guidelines for simple embroidery, applique, patchwork & beading. ...

Insiders call it 'the Craft'. To the rest of us, Freemasonry is mysterious & suspect. Yet its story is peopled by some of the most distinguished men of the last three centuries: Winston Churchill & Walt Disney; Wolfgang Mozart & Shaquille O' Neal; Benjamin Franklin & Buzz Aldrin; Rudyard Kipling & ' Buffalo Bill' Cody; Duke Ellington & the Duke of Wellington. Founded in London in 1717 as a set of character-forming ideals & a way of binding men in fellowship, Freemasonry proved so addictive that within two decades it had spread across the globe. Masonic influence became pervasive. Under George Washington, the Craft became a creed for the new American nation. Masonic networks held the British empire together. Under Napoleon, the Craft became a tool of authoritarianism & then a cover for revolutionary conspiracy. Both the Mormon Church & the Sicilian mafia owe their origins to Freemasonry. The Masons were as feared as they were influential. In the eyes of the Catholic C... ...

Create, make, & do throughout the year with The Crafter's Year
- a charming crafting book packed with 80 seasonal projects for
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The Crafty Minx is about making gorgeous things from pre-loved, remnant & vintage items. It is written especially for non-crafters who are desperate to be more creative but don't know how, & shares the delicious rewards of living with & giving away beautiful handmade objects. Kelly Doust shares her practical tips to help make your own delectable crafts from discarded materials, & a positive impact on the environment in the process. Including over 75 projects which give traditional crafts a modern makeover
- from brightly patterned summer beach bags & cotton apron tops to cosy lambs' wool throws & cashmere-covered hot water bottles, or a soft toy for a friend's new baby
- this book is broken down into the four seasons of the year for easy inspiration, & to carry you through the year creatively. Bringing you stories about great vintage finds & new ways of looking at the treasures within our own homes, thrift stores & local flea markets, it reflects the huge cultural shift taking place right now towards recycling & buying locally. No matter where you live or what your circumstances, discover just how easy it is to be a crafty minx. Key points: beautifully presented & filled with photographs, diagrams, instructions & tips to support the projects; features practical & innovative ways to get creative with recycled fabrics, paper & hand stitching; written in a lively manner that will enthrall & inspire.

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The thriving Cheshire town of Cranford is on the brink of momentous change, with the imminent arrival of the railways & the threat it brings to the established way of life. In this glorious book, Sue Birtwistle & Susie Conklin explain how Elizabeth Gaskell's timeless stories were interwoven to create their dramatisation; then, join Miss Matty & her friends for a guided tour round their bustling neighbourhood, before discovering how the production team recreated the costumes, landscapes & decor of an 1840s town. This beautifully illustrated volume is redolent with the attention to detail that has won Cranford so many awards. ...

Details: A complex & beautiful colouring book in which both boys & girls can immerse themselves, The Creative Colouring
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This inspiring drawing manual will help you to build your skills & develop your creativity, whatever your level of experience.

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Be inspired by creative ideas & practical advice on how to create your dream outdoor space! With the help of BBC Gardener's World presenter, Adam Frost, you can learn the small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, & simple landscaping tricks to transform your garden. This book will show you how to use what you already have, with something to suit everyone's taste, space, & budget! Taking an artisan's approach & finding ideas from his own garden, each project starts with Adam's inspiration, walking the reader through the creative process with clear step-by-step photography & instructions. Unlike other gardening books, it's all about finding ideas in the most unlikely places & turning them into something truly personal.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241474464 •†Author:†  Adam Frost •†Publisher:† DK •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 256 •†Dimensions:† 20.1 x 2.4 x 24 cm ...

Suzanne Perry is having a vivid nightmare. Someone is in her bedroom with her, & she can't move a muscle. She wakes, relieved to see the morning light, glad to put the nightmare behind her. Then she opens the curtains & sees a Polaroid stuck to the window. A photo of her sleeping self, taken during the night. & underneath it the words. ...

Suzanne Perry is having a vivid nightmare. Someone is in her bedroom with her, & she can't move a muscle. She wakes, relieved to see the morning light, glad to put the nightmare behind her. The she opens the curtains & sees a Polaroid stuck to the window. A photo of her sleeping self, taken during the night. & underneath it the words: 'I'm watching over you'. Her night isn't over. in fact, it's just beginning... ...