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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Stitch with Love is the Perfect Introduction to simple stitchery. Learn how to sew the 11 specially selected starter stitches with clear instructions for both right & left handers. Today's newest & most popular needlecraft stitchery is an ingenious combination of good old fashioned embroidery modern quirkiness & contemporary projects. Mandy Shaw's unmistakable style provides a gorgeous collection of stitches & projects all in natural fabrics in the stylish cream & red colour palette. It

Includes:: a perfect introduction to eleven simple stitches with step-by-step instruction for both right & left handers. It allows the crafter to create stunning gifts & home accessories which are personal & unique & also leaving room for inspiration & creativity. Make over 20 gorgeous projects including beautiful bags cushions & sweet little sewing accessories. Personalize you designs with a choice of over 60 delightful motifs from bunnies to buttons & cooking to Christmas. Pick up a needle & thread stitch something make something
- use it give it love it.


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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. ...

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. ...

Stitch embellish love repeat. Making adorable h&-stitched things using the fabric you love has never been easier! Renowned North Light author Heidi Boyd has 20 adorable sewn stitched & felted projects complete with clear instructions helpful illustrations & crisp patterns. There is something for everyone who likes to create handmade items whether you're new to sewing or a long-time stitcher: loads of projects featuring hip fabrics tantalizing textures & embellishments that add just the right touch. 20 loveable projects featuring woodland creatures colorful creations fuzzy foodstuffs & more. A variety of fun techniques including embroidery applique felting h&-stitching & classic sewing. Many projects are quick & easy to make again & again--great for gifts! Grab your needles threads fabrics & felt & sew along with Stitched Whimsy! ...

Drawing on work previously published in the Search Press ' Beginner's Guide' series of needlecraft books this definitive guide to stitching provides a must-have reference for anyone interested in stitching & embroidery. Aimed at both absolute beginners as well as those wishing to explore new areas or to develop their existing skills this book provides a complete step-by-step guide to traditional stitching techniques including drawn thread work hardanger goldwork stumpwork silk shading crewel work mountmellick & blackwork. Each section is written by an expert in that particular field & leads the reader carefully through the history of the technique; the materials & equipment required; & the most popular stitches used. Each section

Includes:: hands-on projects & are beautifully illustrated with examples of the author's work as well as step-by-step photographs & diagrams of the methods used. This timely book is the perfect choice for anyone whose interest in stitching has been re-awakened by the current trends in home sewing & who wishes to make beautiful h&-embroidered items for their home.

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When the Second World War broke out stitched items suddenly became absolutely vital. A massive production of uniforms & stitched equipment took over factories & raw materials while in the home every scrap of thread was utilised. The stories in these pages are of weddings; parachute drops in the dead of night into enemy territory; lice & mud in the trenches; & regimental insignia embroidered onto pyjamas until the men came home & secret stitched hidden from brutal guards. This gripping & unusual history offers a glimpse into the courage endurance ingenuity & skill of the men women & children who struggled to survive wartime conditions at home & overseas & through the hard years of rationing which followed. ...

Whether you are saving for a particular goal planning towards retirement or simply maximising your capital financial guru Alvin Hall helps you to: Make more informed choices about your investments. Learn basic analysis techniques to minimize risk & maximize reward. Understand your own risk tolerance & find an investment style that suits your personality & circumstances. Investing in the stock market can be a complex business but with practical examples & clear definitions Alvin makes it a highly accessible one regardless of your investment experience. Providing easy comparisons of the features benefits rewards & risks among the three different asset classes this is the ultimate guide to feeling more comfortable (and smarter) about your investment decisions. ...