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      • Embroidery crafts
        November 2016

        Modern Folk Embroidery

        30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs

        by Nancy Nicholson

        Bring the folk-art trend into your home with this collection of 30 stunning embroidery designs. Folk art is a major trend and can be seen influencing everything from fashion to interiors. Now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. Nancy's distinctive style, which draws on Scandinavian and Eastern European motifs, perfectly captures the folk art trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. This collection shows you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The stitch techniques will be shown using Nancy's unique and comprehensive stitch library so they will be extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. There are also plenty of suggestions for creating your own designs if you are feeling inspired.

      • Cakes, baking, icing & sugarcraft
        April 2017

        Modern Sugar Flowers

        Contemporary cake decorating with elegant gumpaste flowers

        by Jacqueline Butler

        Learn the secrets of sugar floristry with Petalsweet Cakes founder Jacqueline Butler. In her exquisite and long-awaited debut book, you'll learn in step-by-step detail how to create modern and sophisticated, stylized sugar flowers, and how to use them to create beautiful arrangements on wedding and celebration cakes. Inside you'll find instructions and step-by-step photographs for 20 stunning sugar flowers in various stages of bloom, as well as flower buds and leaves, using a clean and contemporary color palette. Through six diverse projects you'll then learn how to use these foundation flowers in combination with filler flowers to create elegant cake designs, including working directly on single-tier cakes and multi-tiered cakes, as well as making styrofoam cake toppers. As well as being the most contemporary take on the subject ever produced, this book will also remain an essential reference for years to come!

      • Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique
        October 2015

        Modern Vintage Gifts

        Over 20 pretty and nostalgic projects to sew and give

        by Helen Philipps

        Sew a little love and give the gift of handmade! The long-awaited follow-up to Helen Philipps' bestsellers Simple Sewn Gifts and Pretty Patchwork Gifts, Modern Vintage Gifts is a bright modern collection of over 20 patchwork and sewn projects, designed to make you smile and have fun with fabric. Helen Philipps' trademark style and skill with design is translated into a stunning collection of highly 'giftable' projects for home accessories, toys and gifts. The projects are all simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, exploring a wide range of sewing techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piecing, appliqué, colour play, embroidery and embellishment. Projects include small quilts, dolls, bags, pillows, hearts, puppies, flowers, stars, angels and more – all in a gorgeous coordinating colour palette, with charming hand-drawn illustrations and exquisite styled photography.

      • Needlework & fabric crafts
        October 2015

        My Felt Doll

        Easy sewing patterns for wonderfully whimsical dolls

        by Shelly Down

        Sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down! The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls using the most basic of materials and skills. Using just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover 11 imaginative variations on the design including over 40 accessories – from a mermaid to a ballerina, from a princess to a movie star and from a schoolgirl to a circus ringmaster – guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere. With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children.

      • Knitting & crochet
        October 2016

        My Knitted Doll

        Knitting patterns for 12 adorable dolls and over 50 garments and accessories

        by Louise Crowther

        You will love this collection of knitted dolls and their simply stunning outfits and accessories. Choose from Faye with her cute bunny ear beanie and boots or Naomi with her Fair Isle dress and Mary Jane shoes. All the dolls can be adapted so you can change their hairstyles and colour - perfect for personalising to make an extra special present. All the dolls' clothes are interchangeable so you can make one doll and keep adding to her wardrobe or choose your favourite garments to knit your own unique outfit. These knitted dolls make wonderful presents for children and grown up children who will adore the stunning attention to detail in their very contemporary clothes.

      • Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique
        September 2015

        Patchwork Quilts & Gifts

        20 patchwork and appliqué quilts from Cowslip

        by Jo Colwill

        Experience the magic of patchwork and quilting centre, Cowslip Workshops, with this collection of patchwork projects by owner Jo Colwill. Jo is an expert patchworker and quilter with over 25 years experience and she has created this stunning collection of patchwork projects for you to try. Based on the most popular classes she runs at Cowslip Workshops, this collection includes patterns for 10 large quilts including full-sized bed quilts and large wall hangings, as well as 10 small patchwork projects. The small patchwork projects include a motif or design taken from the original quilt to provide a quick patchwork project and make fantastic gifts. These small projects include cushions, patchwork hangings, a needle cushion and a cuddly rabbit and offer a fantastic ‘taster’ of Jo’s designs if you don’t feel ready to tackle a full quilt. There are, however, plenty of larger scale projects for the more experienced sewer looking for a challenge. Jo demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques including template-free and bondaweb applique, hand and machine quilting, embroidery and embellishing. This range of techniques means that the projects are suitable for beginners right through to more experienced sewers, plus full-sized templates are provided with two pull-out pattern sheets.

      • Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique
        August 2015

        Pretty Patchwork Christmas Gifts

        8 simple sewing patterns for a handmade Christmas

        by Helen Philipps

        Extracted from popular designer Helen Philipps' bestselling book Pretty Patchwork Gifts, this festive collection draws all the Christmas designs into a low-price, high-value collection, perfect for the holiday season. Eight simple sewing patterns include designs for a stocking, doll, mouse toy, gift bags, tree decorations and more – all made with love by this respected designer. Easy to follow and a joy to behold, this Christmas sewing pattern collection will delight sewing, patchwork and quilting fans everywhere and help them to make their Christmas extra special.

      • Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique
        April 2015

        Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing

        18 easy sewing projects for DIY gifts and toys from fabric remnants

        by Kim Kruzich

        Cute and clever stash-busting sewing projects from the Retro Mama! Super-talented designer Kim Kruzich – aka Retro Mama – showcases her unique style and skill with colour in this contemporary collection of simple sewing projects made from scrap fabrics. The 18 adorable handmade projects in Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing combine sewing, patchwork, appliqué and embroidery and are all brilliantly designed to use up leftover fabrics… Genius! With over 10,000 happy customers in her Etsy pattern store, Kim’s trademark easy-to-follow visual instructions and full-size templates make these projects super accessible and achievable, meaning even beginners will be sewing gifts and toys in next to no time, with the minimum of outlay on materials. In the book you will find designs for bags, cushions and pillows, quilts, baby bibs, soft toys, organizers, bookends, hotpads, mats and more, all using Kim’s charming motifs including owls, dolls, birds, clouds, fruit and bears. Gorgeous full-colour photography will inspire you to get sewing to use up your stash and brighten up your home Retro Mama style!

      • Toys: making & decorating
        September 2015

        Sew Fantasy Toys

        Easy Sewing Patterns for Magical Creatures from Dragons to Mermaids

        by Melly & Me

        Friendly monsters, pretty mermaids and magical fairies make up part of this brand new toy sewing pattern collection from Melly & Me. It includes 10 projects for cute stuffed toys based on the theme: fantasy creatures. This is a gorgeous new collection of 'huggable' creatures from soft toy designer Melly McNeice. You will love the designs for fantasy creatures including friendly monsters and mystical unicorns which will capture your imagination as much as your children's. Melly uses bright, modern fabrics for her colourful, easy to sew, designs making them irresistible. Why not try the pretty mermaid for your daughter to cuddle up with at bedtime, or the friendly dragon who will protect your precious one while they sleep... Or make them all and create your very own fantasy world of cuddly toys which will are sure to make very special keepsakes in years to come. This titles follows on from Melly’s other successful titles: Fun of the Fair, Snug as a Bug and Sewn Toy Tales.

      • Greeting cards
        July 2017

        Simple Handmade Cards

        21 Quick and Easy Card Making Ideas

        by Jeni Hennah

        Be inspired by this brilliant collection of 21 simple and modern cards! You'll find plenty of ideas for birthdays, along with a variety of themed cards for Christmas and other special occasions, making this book a handy resource for your card making throughout the year. No specialist equipment is required, so the designs are all easy to achieve, even if you're a complete beginner.

      • Embroidery crafts
        August 2016

        Simple Sashiko

        8 Sashiko Sewing Projects for the Modern Home

        by Susan Briscoe

        Learn how to do the big stitch technique of sashiko with these 8 simple sashiko sewing projects. Traditional Japanese sewing technique, sashiko, is currently a major sewing trend in craft, interiors and fashion. Big stitches are used to create stunning, geometric patterns and texture to make home wares with a stylish, Japanese minimalist look. This collection, featuring content previously published in The Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and Japanese Sashiko Inspirations, includes eight patterns for home decor so you can try this traditional technique for yourself. Choose from eight simple projects including coasters, cushions, wall hangings, bag and greetings cards.

      • Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique
        October 2015

        Wool Quilts

        5 Patterns for Wool Applique Quilts

        by Margaret Lee

        If you love the folk art trend don't miss this stunning collection of folk art inspired wool appliqué quilt patterns for quilters of all abilities. The five designs are made using tweed, a woven wool fabric, and feature wool appliqué and embroidery to create beautiful quilts. Wool appliqué is a major trend right now amongst sewers and quilters and this book includes easy to follow, step by step instructions to create gorgeous wool quilts. Choose from five different designs ranging from the very simply constructed Grandad's Coat right through to the more complex Floral Vase. Learn how to combine wool and tweed with other fabrics such as quilt weight cotton and linen to create unique results. These stunning quilts have a ‘blankety’ feel - perfect for curling up under during the long winter nights. The instructions also include techniques specifically for working with wool, including wool appliqué, the embroidery stitches needed to create the designs and techniques on how to combine wool with other fabrics. Learn how to make gorgeous wool quilts to adorn your home this winter.

      • Knitting & crochet
        August 2014

        Edward's Menagerie

        Over 40 soft and snuggly toy animal crochet patterns

        by Toft Limited

        Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menagerie was complete with 40 unique patterns. These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern where you can change your hook and yarn to create four different sizes, making 160 different possibilities. Be warned that these unlikely characters made using a supersoft yarn in a sumptuous natural colour palette will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

      • Knitting & crochet
        February 2017

        Hygge Style Knitting

        9 cosy knitting patterns for sweaters, socks, slippers and more

        by Various

        Capture the spirit of 'hygge' – the Danish art of finding pleasure in simple things – with this collection of cosy knitted projects. Featuring a range of small and large projects for garments and snuggly home accessories this is the perfect hygge knitting pattern collection to keep the winter cold at bay. Choose from the ultimate snuggly jumper and cardigan knitting pattern, as well as gorgeous hand knitted socks, slippers and beanie hat. All the projects have been selected so they are suitable for beginner to intermediate knitters so anyone can tackle them and bring a bit of hygge into their lives.

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