Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller the knitting superstar" has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her " New York Times" best seller " Stitch 'n Bitch" & it's follow up " Stitch 'n Bitch Nation". But guess what? For every one knitter in the world there are three crocheters
- which translates into millions of hip & crafty crocheter's ready to be happy hookers with stitch 'n bitch attitude. Written in cheeky chick style this heavily illustrated book
- featuring four-colour photographs & instructional illustrations throughout
- is chock full of instruction inspiration & to-die-for designs from a fishnet skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters & new crocheter's exploring the hook comes the primer a discussion of tools what the gauges mean plus basic techniques & stitch patterns
- including the chain stitch picot flowers filet crochet changing yarns & finishing. 40 fabulous funky projects
- & no there are no grandma's doilies!"




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A gorgeous collection of fun projects for your home & garden in Mandy Shaw's unmistakeable style. Combining applique embroidery patchwork quilting & sewing Stitch at Home is a fabric lover's dream featuring 20 hand & machine sewing projects in 9 themed sections. Be inspired by Mandy's unique motifs & fresh colour palette of teal raspberry cream & brown. Each project features step-by-step instructions & illustrated techniques making even the more complex projects beginner-friendly & the book even

Includes:: stitch diagrams for both right & left-handers. Inside Stitch at Home: Get Ready to Stitch
- Most of the projects in this book are decorated with applique embellished with simple hand embroidery stitches.

Includes:: information about the fabrics & threads used for the projects advice on working with applique using fusible webbing & working with stitches using Mandy's favourite stitches from satin stitch to blanket stitch. Home
- A stitchery sampler depicting the simpler things in life & features almost all the embroidery stitches that Mandy has used. Tea Time
- Start your own tea time magic with this striking Union Jack inspired tea cosy & a tablecloth that is ready laid out for the occasion! Sewing
- This Sewing Machine Cover will prove a beautiful & practical way of covering your big white sewing machine with colourful fabrics & pockets to store your sewing essentials; needles threads pencils. For when you want to stitch-on-the-go the Cottage Sewing Case provides a handy way to take your stitching tools with you! Pets
- Mandy introduces you to her pets & shows you how to pamper your own pooch with a sturdy dog bed a dandy neckerchief for a dog's collar & Mandy's dog has even inspired a delightful soft toy project. Beach
- Learn how to restore an old deckchair with heavy weight upholstery fabric a roomy beach bag to store all of your beach essentials & colourful bunting to hang in your garden. Village
- Mandy teaches you how to make the perfect patchwork quilt with its easy pieced block & simple applique shapes. Garden
- Create an easy-to-make & simple to erect tepee perfect for children or pets a weatherproof garden kneeler essential for any keen gardener & a handy leaf bag. House
- These cutwork cushions made with felt & fusible webbing are inspired by English artist Rob Ryan & the art of paper cutting. Christmas
- Be reminded of childhood & making traditional gingerbread houses when creating this embroidered fabric version the perfect gift & these delightful little gingerbread men to decorate the Christmas tree. Techniques
- More detailed advice on techniques such as binding sugar bagging edging with ric-rac braid making envelope cushions & utility stitches. Templates
- all the templates that you will need to create the projects. Get stitching with gorgeous embroidery & applique projects for your home your garden & your loved ones! From sweet little h&-sewn makes to whip up in an evening to intricate heirloom projects to take your time with this beautiful collection has over 20 truly stunning ideas!















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In this comprehensive guide to embroidery readers will learn the basic stitches & master 8 different embroidery styles including blackwork crewelwork hardanger pulled thread goldwork & freestyle. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions & is accompanied by coloured diagrams. 17 beautiful projects will inspire readers to try out their new skills with items ranging from bags & accessories to gifts & home decor. ...

In the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew the fightfully insane Professor Erasmus conducts his bizarre experiements on living things. His very first creation has long been forgotten
- a small almost-human creature known only as Stitch Head. Poor Stitch Head has spent years vying for attention amongst a menagerie of freakish monsters. When a travelling circus ringmaster Fulbert Freakfinder promises to make him a star Stitch Head wonders whether there is another life for him. But first he has to catch the professor's latest creation
- a monstrous three-armed creature that's just smashed its way to freedom...

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With a history that can be traced back to medieval Europe knitting was once the preserve of wealthy patrons. Over time the craft was taken up on a more domestic scale
- either out of necessity or for pleasure. The various traditions that developed have since passed lovingly from one generation to the next while trade tourism & migration have aided the dissemination of the craft across the globe. In this book knitwear designer Rita Taylor explores the most lasting of these knitting traditions. Heavily textured fishermen's ganseys super-fine lace shawls geometric colour-stranding & all manner of bobbles twists & cables can be found here. Taylor discusses the origins & applications of six main stitch types & offers 12 projects that feature her favourites as well as a library of over 150 stitch patterns from which modern knitters can seek inspiration for designs of their own.
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Cath Kidston has turned her unique designers eye to Stitch! Reinventing the arts of needlepoint & cross stitch for todays crafter she has injected her own distinctive style of cheery heartwarming homemaking prints into these traditional crafts. Her blossom rose floral design worked in needlepoint creates the most fabulous clutch whilst her seventies-inspired pop flowers print makes a funky needlepoint cushion that wouldnt look out of place in any teenagers bedroom. There are plenty of quick accessible & highly achievable projects throughout the book
- Caths popular trio of small motifs including the delectable cherries & miniature Stanley dog lend themselves brilliantly to making small cross stitched patches or badges that can adorn anything from a satchel pocket to a parka sleeve. In many projects to complement the stitched pieces Cath has injected one of her trademark prints
- for example her polka dot & floral reworking of the needlepoint Union Jack is made up into a purse using her iconic mini red dot cotton duck fabric for a backing & lining. The beauty of both needlepoint & cross stitch is that they are worked on a canvas made up of a grid of squares so
- just like painting-by-numbers
- it is virtually foolproof & a great result is guaranteed. With an exclusive giveaway needlecase over 20 charted designs & 30 finished projects that incorporate those designs into a variety of items Stitch! is guaranteed to have Cath fans & crafters everywhere stocking up on tapestry yarns & embroidery silks ready to get stitching.



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This is a stitch-by-stitch guide to sewing & needlecraft. Stitch-by-Stitch" from craft expert Jane Bull is packed with more than 50 inspiring & easy to-make projects to get you stitching making & designing. You'll discover how to make handy cotton bags patchwork cushions applique pictures & many more great gifts & fun things to keep. From what to use & when " Stitch by Stitch" contains a wealth of needlecraft know-how & with simple step by step instructions it is great fun to dip in & out of. It is perfect to encourage & inspire crafters who are just starting out
- find something fun to do with your beads & buttons."
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American & British soldiers find themselves in Taliban-controlled mountains hunted by the murderous undead! Think The Walking Dead meets Black Hawk Down! Three American soldiers the survivors of a helicopter crash in Afghanistan struggle across the Taliban-controlled mountains. Injured & lacking food water & medicine they discover something far worse than enemy fighters among the sun-bleached rocks: an ancient supernatural power murderous & unstoppable. Despite a timely rescue demise by a handful of British S.A.S. commandos theyre still hopelessly outnumbered by the shambling ragged undead & the evil human intelligence that controls them. Critically acclaimed graphic novelist Garth Ennis & horror master Mike Wolfer rip the horrors of war right from todays headlines & thrust it beyond the boundaries of sanity. ...

From the founder of the popular Etsy shop Miniature Rhino Stitched Gifts offers 25 irresistible embroidery projects for every occasion; weddings holidays baby showers birthdays anniversaries & more. Each project is simple enough to complete in a weekend & can be easily customised using the templates & alphabets provided. Best of all the book features an illustrated stitch glossary beautiful colour photographs & 25 perforated reusable template pages. ...

Kathleen Matthews shares her unique method of creating beautiful landscapes using quilting dyeing & stitching techniques. She shows what materials are needed & takes us through her design process from taking reference photographs of landscapes through composition identifiying the light source & choosing fabrics & thread to create the scene. There is an excellent section on using simple dyeing methods to create unique fabrics that are ideal for landscapes. We then learn how to transfer the design on to fabric create a quilt & then layer fabrics to create the various parts of a picture. Free machine embroidery is then used to create the effect with hand embroidery sometimes employed for details. There is plenty of information on creating landscape elements such as water skies trees hills & mountains fields flowers & buildings & more & on depicting the four seasons. There are five gorgeous step by step projects showing an Autumn Woodland Flowers in a Landscape a Mountain Scene a Sunset on Water & a Lavender Field. The book is filled with beautiful landscapes to inform & inspire textile artists. This book is part of the new Stitched Textiles series for textile artists (in particular intermediate to experienced embroiderers quilters etc.) showing how to embellish & enhance fabric surfaces with paints dye applique collaged elements stitching beads & more. Themes are forever popular in the textile world & this book on stitched landscapes will demonstrate how to design realise & create original work. ...