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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First created to tell favourite Bible stories in language children could easily understand The Beginner's Bible has become a treasured bestseller playing a pivotal role in the spiritual development of a generation of children with over five million sold worldwide. With vibrant art & easy to read text more than 90 favourite Bible stories come to life making this a perfect starting point for children. ...

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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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. ...

The Beginner's Bible is the perfect starting point for children. Now toddlers have an edition designed just for them. With simple text & bright illustrations it provides a great overview of the Bible stories in easy manageable sections that youngsters can underst&. ...

This is a new edition of the hugely popular Beginners Cookbook" which introduces children (and kitchen-shy adults!) to the basic techniques of cooking through a selection of mouth-watering recipes. Recipes include ideas for pizza & pasta dishes vegetarian dishes & delicious cakes & cookies giving novice cooks something to create for every occasion. Each recipe is shown through easy step-by-step instructions. Concealed spiral binding makes the book practical to use in the kitchen." ...

Beginners Get... Sorted brought to you by Ben Ebbrell Barry Taylor & the rest of the fabulous Sorted crew is the perfect cookbook for those who want simple fun & seriously tasty meal ideas! The Sorted crew are a bunch of childhood friends who decided to help each other with their cooking dilemmas when they all left home to go to university. Now they are 24-year-old graduates & are broadcasting their recipes to thousands of viewers & subscribers to their Sorted food channel on You Tube
- the most popular cookery channel on the site. With 800 000 views a month the Sorted recipe demonstrations help you knock up meal after meal of cracking food seasoned with a healthy dose of fun. Whether a complete recipe rookie a busy parent in need of inspiration or a student faced with a small food budget Beginners Get... Sorted will help solve all of your own kitchen dilemmas. Ben Ebbrell & Barry Taylors cookbook is perfect for those in need of some cooking confidence & inspiration. The Sorted gang came together in their university holidays initially sharing their cookery ideas & woes & then in their spare time becoming a huge youtube sensation. They also found time to self-publish two recipe books A Recipe for Student Survival" & "A Rookies Guide" to Crackin Cooking which Penguin have combined to produce the ultimate guide for anyone who needs a little help in the kitchen."
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