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. ...

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. ...

Experience all of Stockholms attractions with this up-to date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- thats what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Discover beautiful hotels authentic restaurants the citys trendiest places & night spots & also get tips on shopping & what to do with a limited budget. Also
Includes:: Perfect Day Festivals & Events Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Swedish Phrase Book & index. With MARCO POLO Stockholm youll experience a cosmopolitan city where the wilderness reaches into the centre & where elks occasionally lose their way in the streets. This practical pocket-sized guide leads you between magnificent buildings to street cafes where you get a blanket to keep warm & along the narrow cobbled streets of the Old Town which during the long summer nights turn into party central. The Insider Tips reveal where you can visit the longest & deepest underground art gallery with a metro ticket & where those with a sweet tooth can satisfy their desires. The Perfect Day gives you a variety of experiences from the Swedish capital: from a walnut baguette breakfast in Sodermalm to the trendy Sofo quarter with its little shops & a relaxing evening in the Gondolen bar floating above the citys rooftops. Panels in each chapter of the main section suggest things to do if youre on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. The City Walks chapter takes you to some lovely places: get to know Stockholm from the water or see some modern art in the former military facilities on Skeppsholmen isl&. Finally the Dos & Donts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the city. MARCO POLO Stockholm provides comprehensive coverage of the city. To help you find your way around theres a detailed street atlas inside a useful public transport map in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
- all this for only GBP5.99!


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In 18th century Stockholm as the winds of revolution rage through the great capitals of Europe the key to a nations fate rests in the hands of an unlikely hero. Emil Larsson is a drinker card player & contented bachelor until he is told that his position at the Office of Excise & Customs depends on his settling down & finding a wife. Mrs Sparrow proprietor of an exclusive gaming house fortune teller (and confidante of King Gustav III) offers to lay an Octavo for him
- a form of cartomancy which can divine his future if he can find the eight individuals who can help him realise his vision. When Mrs Sparrow wins a mysterious fan in her card game the Octavos deeper powers are revealed. No longer just a game of the heart collecting his Eight is now crucial to pulling his country back from the brink of rebellion & chaos. A debut novel full of opulent period detail brilliantly interweaving history romance & intrigue in which one mans fortune holds the key to a nations precarious fate. A delicious page-turner that brings 18th century Stockholm to vivid life complete with scandal conspiracy mystery & a hint of magic.
- Eleanor Brown New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters http://pinterest.com/tworoadsbooks/the-stockholm-octavo/

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