Beginners will enjoy experimenting with thread colours & the size & direction of the stitches & will have great fun building up a range of exciting effects. Many people at first mistake Alison Holts embroideries for paintings or even photographs. She is fascinated by gardens landscapes & detail & enjoys the challenge of interpreting all the elements she sees in nature. Alisons way of working has evolved into a technique of painting with threads on to a canvas of h&-painted silk. She uses two basic stitches
- straight stitch in various combinations & zigzag stitch
- to make fine & broad brushstrokes on silk blending both to achieve stunning results. The raised embroidery on the glowing coloured background produces a beautiful three-dimensional effect. This comprehensive & colourful book covers everything from composing a landscape & setting up the machine to choosing threads & silk dyes & framing up. Alison encourages the reader to experiment with the techniques as they go along making sure the colour length & direction of stitch are right for the effect they are trying to recreate. Step-by-step demonstrations of an autumn river bank & colourful flower border are included as are many examples of Alisons inspiring & original work.

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Just as people are increasingly thinking about where their food comes from
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Demonstrating how to create wonderful pictures as well as three-dimensional objects using wool & basic needle felting techniques this guidebook employs a methodology accessible to anyone. With appealing & amusing designs--including charming cards fashionable jewelry & animal & human forms--this resource offers crafters a fun & offbeat way to learn the simple steps behind creative & fulfilling needle felting. ...

Kay Dennis is passionate about Stumpwork. This intricate raised & padded embroidery has its origins in the seventeenth century & is enjoying a revival amongst embroiderers & lacemakers. It is wonderfully versatile & will appeal both to the novice & imaginative needleworker. Using a mix of flat padded wired & free-standing elements it employs a wide range of embroidery techniques. This comprehensive & colourful book covers both basic & needle lace techniques
- sections on each containing a series of elaborate step-by-step demonstrations showing how to work individual techniques followed by a project combining all the methods. Kay takes inspiration from a variety of sources & her designs include animals flowers fruits & insects
- popular motifs in the seventeenth century. She also creates contemporary designs & there are advanced projects on landscape & figurative work. A gallery of Kays work is included to stimulate & inspire the reader.

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Includes:: a book & 2 CDs. A small volcanic island just south of the Arctic Circle lceland is a

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When Dorothy came back from the dead it seemed to Aaron that some people simply didn't notice. The accident that killed Dorothy
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Explore the world of Bobbin Lace with this book which takes you through simple Torchon ground pieces to scarves purse & bags. This book features an extensive techniques section makes lacemaking clear simple & enjoyable. It

Includes:: five full step-by-step projects with pricking patterns. It gives advice on adding decorative features beads & tassels. It is suitable for both beginners & more experienced lacemakers. It presents a clearly illustrated step-by-step guide to all the stitches & techniques needed to create beautiful bobbin lace. It also

Includes:: prickings & easy-to-follow photographs showing how to use them. It provides full instructions for a selection of colourful Torchon lace projects using a variety of yarns: a bag a purse a scarf & a cushion.



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Even those who have never baked & decorated a cake before I their lives will be able to make beautiful cakes with the help of this book. The first section of the book looks at the equipment you will need & demonstrates the standard cake & icing recipes required to bake & cover all kinds of cakes. Subsequent sections explain techniques for decorating with sugarpaste royal icing marzipan & buttercream. There are instructions on making sugar flowers & leaves & many other sugarcraft techniques such as fabric effects piping royal icing modelling figures & animals
- all accompanied by beautiful cake designs that are simple to create by following the clear step-by-step instructions. Foolproof methods will ensure impressive results every time no matter what your experience. But complete beginners be warned: no one will ever believe you made the cake yourself!!
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The Beginner's Guide to Floristry is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to floristry & will delight amateur flower arrangers & professionals alike with its combination of practical advice & inspiration. Step-by-step instructions are provided for a wide range of basic floristry skills from wiring & taping through to making a bridal bouquet. Inspirational pages feature a range of finished designs both traditional & modern."" ...

This concise accessible & down-to-earth guide will help you get the most out of your computer using Windows 7 whether you're a complete beginner or upgrading from previous Microsoft operating systems. You'll learn about exciting new features of Windows 7 including: * How to work with Windows 7 Libraries * How to communicate using Windows Live Mail * How to use Windows Live Photo Gallery * How to browse & search the web using Internet Explorer Version 8 & Accelerators. ...