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A revised and expanded edition of a long-standing classic, this
expansive book is the clearest and most comprehensive handbook for
applique, patchwork and quilting available. This seminal reference
guide remains the go-to masterwork for crafters, who will find
hundreds of patchwork, applique and quilting techniques explained
clearly and simply. The techniques range from fundamentals such as
cutting fabrics and hand sewing; to advanced special effects and
complex techniques like eight-seam joins. All are explained through
more than 1,000 step-by-step illustrations, patterns and templates.
The techniques range from the traditional - including Amish
quilting patterns and Seven-and-Nine-patch patchwork - to more
unusual, like yo-yos. The book also contains glossaries of terms,
making this perfect for both beginner and expert. Over 200,000
copies of the previous edition have been sold worldwide. Praise for
The Complete Book of Patchwork, Quilting & Applique: "Linda
Seward's book has been the essential volume on every quilter's
bookshelf since its publication in 1987 and has never been
bettered. This new edition updates the original techniques and
embraces the current developments of the craft. Its place on that
bookshelf is assured for many years to come." - Lynne Edwards MBE,
quiltmaker and teacher "A definitive choice for the beginner and
one worth investigating for a more experienced quilter" - British
Patchwork & Quilting "This is an amazing book for those
embarking on a quilting journey and even for seasoned quilters. The
illustrations and directions are easy to understand and great for
the visual learner. As a quilting teacher I would highly recommend
this book. The number of techniques alone will keep the reader up
at night! Rock on Linda Seward!" - Kim Rudd, quiltmaker and teacher
"Linda Seward's guide has always been my go-to bible for every
question I have about quilting. I didn't think a new edition could
be any better, but this refresh is even more inspiring. Not only
has she updated technical aspects (adding sections on fusible web
applique and free-motion quilting, for example), she has chosen
spectacular recent quilts to illustrate the text. While marvelling
over them, I was reminded that quilting is an ever-evolving art
that brings joy and satisfaction. Linda's book captures that
perfectly, and leads us through how to do it ourselves." - Tracy
Chevalier, novelist and quiltmaker
Bestselling origami master Duy Nguyen takes a fun, unique approach
to the traditional Japanese art form to create the ultimate doll's
house projects - using nothing but paper. He's fashioned complete
sets of fabulous miniature furniture for every room, plus
accessories - 25 pieces in all - and each one includes detailed and
illustrated step-by-step instructions.
It's time to go back to basics If you're interested in art, but
find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, "The
Organic Artist" is just the book for you It encourages us all to
return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials,
such as charcoal and birch bark. Immersing you in the natural
world, "The Organic Artist" seeks to inspire creativity by
connecting you to your organic roots. In addition to offering a
wide variety of suggestions for using nature as supplies for art,
this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception
that are foundational to the creative process. Readers will refine
drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the
visual arts and the natural landscape. Some of the projects and
skills covered include the following: making paper and wild ink,
working with soapstone, clay, wood, and rawhide, printmaking and
stenciling, natural pigments and dyes, camouflage and body
painting, and nature journaling.
If you long to knit stunning fair isle jumpers and brightly
coloured blankets for your home this is the perfect book. Learn all
the techniques for how to start knitting with colour and create
really desirable projects as you learn. Choose from brightly
coloured stripy socks and work your way up to a patterned beanie
hat and mittens that will impress friends and family. Even if you
can only knit and purl - with this book you'll be making gorgeous
colourwork accessories before you know it!
The ultimate guide to every aspect of sock knitting for knitters of
all abilities. Whether you've never picked up a double pointed
needle in your life or you've already started your sock knitting
journey, this book will help you on your way. The Sock Knitting
Bible will break down all the different techniques and show wannabe
sock knitters that there is nothing to be scared of. Covering
everything from casting on to colourwork and everything in between,
knitters won't find a better reference book for all their sock
knitting needs. Whether you want to knit toe up, cuff down or even
two at a time socks, we've got it covered. Sock knitting is the
perfect portable project too - once you know the basics you can dip
in and out until they are flying off your needles! There are a lot
of sock pattern books out there but this is more than a pattern
book - it covers all the different techniques and methods for sock
knitting! There are step-by-step instructions for all the various
sock knitting techniques so that instead of sounding like a foreign
language making socks becomes your second language. There are also
step-by-steps instructions for three basic socks so that you can
follow them even if you are an absolute beginner and then start to
choose your preferred method for sock making. Author Lynne Rowe
explains what kind of yarns are best suited to different styles of
sock and shares her techniques for how to get the best finish. We
also look at the different kinds of tools available for making
socks so you can experiment with double pointed needles, the magic
loop method and small circular needles as well as innovative new
products such as flexible dpns until you find your own favourite
method. With this book you can put that beautiful skein of hand
dyed yarn you couldn't resist to good use by making the perfect
pair of socks because in addition to the extensive techniques there
are also 10 projects by some of the most exciting and talented sock
designers, illustrating a number of the different knitting methods
and styles. Here you will find stripes, fair isle, cables, lacy,
sparkly and snuggly socks: a pattern for all your needs. It won't
be long before you are delighting your friends and family with your
new found skills - just be sure to make yourself a pair too! But be
warned: sock knitting is addictive!
As featured in The New York Times... Throughout the history of
civilisation, traditional crafts have been passed down from hand to
skilled hand. Blacksmithing, brewing, beekeeping, baking, milling,
spinning, knitting and weaving: these skills held societies
together, and so too shaped their folklore and mythology. Exploring
the folklore connected with these rural crafts, Telling the Bees
examines the customs, superstitions and stories woven into some of
the world's oldest trades. From the spinning of the Fates to the
blacksmith's relationship with the devil, and the symbolism of John
Barleycorn to a ritual to create bees from the corpse of a cow -
these are the traditions upon which our modern world was built.
The Channel Islands have charmed visitors for centuries, and this
collection of intricate illustrations is a celebration of the
islands' unique appeal. Featuring a range of picturesque vistas
from Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney and Sark, scenes include sandy
beaches, walking trails along cliffs and beautiful inland valleys,
to scenic towns and defensive castles that have remained relatively
unchanged for centuries. Each stunning scene is full of intriguing
detail sure to fi re the imagination and make you reach for your
colouring pencils. There are absolutely no rules - you can choose
any combination of colours you like to bring these wonderful images
to life. Suitable for children. If you love the Channel Islands,
then you will love colouring them in!
From field to forest and stream to sky, capture the harmony and
beauty of the natural world with just some paper, flowers, leaves,
and twigs. Creating stunning yet fleeting works of art, artist
Vicki Rawlins of Sister Golden defies the notion that art should be
permanent. Using only the natural world and its gifts as her
medium, Vicki forages for her materials and arranges them into
stunning works of art. Equipped with just scissors and tweezers,
and using gravity as her glue, Vicki creates magical scenes and
detailed portraits out of twigs, leaves, and flowers. After
documenting her finished piece with a photo, she gifts her
materials back to Mother Nature, or repurposes them in her next
creation. The process is therapeutic, and the possibilities are
endless! A charming exploration of imagination and possibility, The
Power of Flowers offers a window into the creative process behind
these natural artworks and abundant inspiration with a striking
kaleidoscope of art pieces, including: Famous faces, like Frida
Kahlo, John Lennon, Einstein, Diana Ross, and more Whimsical scenes
featuring blooming gardens, moonlit forests, seaside cottages, and
woodland animals. Seasonal pieces inspired by the magic of the
holidays Contemplative art reflecting love, inner strength, and
positive energy. With her uniquely imaginative artistic vision,
Vicki takes you deeper into her world by sharing her process, her
sustainable approach to art, and anecdotes about what inspired her
to create. Let yourself get lost in The Power of Flowers.
This beautiful book of functional, stylish designs for babies
contains over 20 unique knitting patterns for sweaters, cardigans,
vests, dresses, blankets, bootees as well as a cosy wrap for mum or
dad. Combining true comfort with contemporary design, in a world
where time is precious and clothes are often mass-produced, Danish
knitwear designer Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard has produced a delightful
range of garments that are worth investing time into. Many of the
designs focus on texture and shape in solid colours, and all aim to
be comfortable for babies. Beautiful stitches, quirky details,
classic shapes and lush yarns are combined to inspire others to
create their own unique garments and accessories.
Calling all horror fans! Step into the beautiful, macabre world of
Francois Gautier. Colour your way through the grim and gruesome
world of Dark Art. Featuring elaborately detailed black line
artwork of undead clowns, haunted skulls, bleeding hearts and many
other spine-tingling creations, this sinister and beautiful book is
perfect for all horror fans with a taste for the macabre. Use
colour to bring life (or death) to the intricate and unique pieces
throughout. They'll leave you dying for more....
Colour your way through the year with this stunning, diary edition
of the bestselling The Moomin Colouring Book. Perfect for recording
your thoughts and activities, with inspiring quotes and moments of
Moomin wisdom to guide you through even the bleakest months. The
Moomin Colouring Diary is full of beautiful illustrations of Tove
Jansson's beloved characters to colour in. This is a stylish and
portable diary, featuring artwork from the coveted archive of
Moomin creator, Tove Jansson.
Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors.
Sock projects are universally loved by knitters, but popular knitting creator Summer Lee has turned this favorite pastime topsy turvy with designs that feature the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up. The Sock Project is a book for every crafter: beginners who want to learn, knitters who want to improve their sock skills, and anyone who wants to fill their knitting needles—and sock drawers—with jazzy colors and new designs.
Build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting. First, start with the humble-but-mighty Basic Sock, then try more complicated patterns for lace socks, cabled socks, socks with Estonian Inlay, and socks done in stranded knitting. You’ll be able to sample 18 fresh and zippy patterns, plus new variations on favorite designs! The Sock Project is a joyful Starburst-color explosion for adventurous knitters everywhere.
You'll fall head over heels for the animal crochet patterns in this
book! Fans know this new book in the Zoomigurumi series assembles
the cutest crochet animals, explained in straightforward patterns.
You'll be amazed at the designs you can create with a few simple
stitches. This new collection of 15 projects, featuring designers
from all over the world, provides enough fresh inspiration to keep
you crocheting! Surprise your family and friends with handmade
gifts, or simply make them for yourself! In this book you will find
Rudy the red panda, Mortimer the mammoth, Carlos the hummingbird,
Manu and Brigitte the dachshunds, Shawn the shark, Alvin the
hedgehog and many more. Projects cover a variety of skill levels,
from beginner-friendly to suitable for advanced crocheters, and are
accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and explanations of all
stitches used.
Choosing colours for your home can become an overwhelming and
confusing process-there is just so much on offer. Love Colour will
help you to bring your favourite colours to life by successfully
making all those challenging decisions. Renowned international
colour expert Anna Starmer takes you by the hand and guides you
through this lavishly illustrated rainbow world of colour
combinations, teaching you everything you need to know about hues,
tones, accents and foundation colours along the way. Start by
simply choosing a colour you love, then take your inspiration from
our accessible and practical palettes to create your own colour
combinations. This book also includes removable colour chart
booklet so you can note and match your perfect colours anytime you
are out and about.
Make professional-looking metal jewellery and accessories without
investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with
this essential guide to working with precious metal clay. Metal
clay is a magical material: real metal in clay form that can be
modelled and then fired to turn it into pure metal. It has taken
the crafting world by storm in the past 20 years and its
versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional
jewellery makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is available in
many different types - silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It
can be sculpted, modelled, moulded, rolled into sheets, cut into
shapes, woven, braided and carved to produce an endless array of
forms and effects. Equipment needed is minimal and you will
probably have most of the simple tools in your home already. This
book concentrates on silver clay which is the easiest kind to use
because it can be fired without a kiln. After drying the clay, it
is fired using either a small blow torch, a gas hob, or camping gas
and in five minutes or less the clay becomes pure 999 silver that
can be hallmarked. This book will show you how to master all the
basic techniques of working with metal clay while later chapters
cover more advanced techniques. Twenty gorgeous projects are shown
in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. There are pendants,
necklaces, earrings, bracelets, charms, brooches, beads, cufflinks
and rings and many of the projects give alternative ideas for
developing your skills. Embellishment techniques are shown in
detail from setting stones and gilding to enamelling with resin,
adding inlay, engraving, and oxidising for luscious colours.
Whatever your skill level and whatever your craft style you will
find this a rich and inspiring guide with tried-and-tested
techniques explained in detail, as well as the cutting edge of
metal clay creativity and materials. A few projects that need kiln
firing are given at the end of the book to show what can be
achieved if you decide to go further with this fabulous material.
Author Sue Heaser is a prolific crafter who has written over 18
books on the subjects of jewellery making, polymer clay, metal clay
and miniatures. Her expert guidance will give even the beginner the
confidence and the inspiration to start a love affair with metal
clay and all its creative possibilities.
Recognising one of the most-honoured performers of all time, A
Celebration of Dolly Parton: The Activity Book is 2021's follow-up
to A Celebration of David Attenborough: The Activity Book and The
Unofficial Michelle Obama Activity Book. Spanning Dolly's long and
illustrious career, The Activity Book includes: Illustrations and
graphics to colour-in dedicated to Dolly's Greatest Hits Anagrams
of our favourite Dolly songs A solution for when the daily 9 to 5
grind is transported to the working-from-home environment A tour of
Dollywood: try to spot Dolly among the throngs of visitors and maze
your way around to reunite her with her missing guitar
Inspirational word clouds, quizzes, puzzles, games, drawings,
facts, emotional rollercoaster graphs and much, much more Not just
a musician, Dolly has used her vast fame and fortune for good:
setting up The Dollywood Foundation, the My People Fund and,
perhaps most famously, The Imagination Library which provides free
books to children throughout their childhood. Dolly the
Philanthropist sections are interspersed throughout the activities
- providing information on her charitable endeavours, such as her
recent contribution to the funding for research into the Moderna
COVID-19 vaccine. But what do we really know about the woman behind
the chart-toppers, successful enterprises and charitable
foundations? Dolly's Wit & Wisdom punctuates the book, offering
an insight into 'the living legend' - what makes her so likeable,
why she is considered a queer icon, as well as valuable life advice
on love, fashion and femininity to ensure you're as successful as
'Saint Dolly' herself.
This simple guide will inspire you to pick up a pair of knitting
needles and learn to create beautiful accessories, homewares and
gifts. You want to learn to knit, but somehow you always end up in
a tangle of knotted yarn and baffled by complicated and conflicting
advice. This beginner's handbook goes back to basics, with clear
step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to cast on and how to
ace a range of stitches, 15 easy projects allow you to practise
your skills and build your confidence. You Will Be Able to Knit by
the End of This Book provides a simple guide to picking up your
knitting needles and getting started, and it helps to build your
confidence slowly, as you practise and perfect skills and
techniques. By the end of the book, you will be able to knit a
range of projects including a simple headband, tablet case and even
a doorstop. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and
enjoy crafting gifts for your friends, family and home with this
beautiful book by your side. Projects include: -- Super chunky
scarf- Mittens- Blanket- Baby booties- Cushion- Hot water bottle
case- Teddy- Triangle shawl
Norwegian knitwear designers and yarn aficionados Anna Enge and
Heidi Gr nvold showcase their sophisticated, modern patterns for
babies and toddlers, fresh from their Pickles yarn shop in Oslo,
Norway. Anna and Heidi's darling creations are surprisingly easy to
knit, with clean lines and minimal seaming. Turn simple
techniques--like garter stitch, stockinette stitch, and colorful
stripes--into a perfect baby gift or fun garment your own
"Euro-cool" kid will love to wear! Whether you need a quick
garter-stitch cardigan for next week's baby shower or you're in the
mood to try some colorwork knitting, you'll find just the
inspiration you're looking for Choose from 27 patterns--hats,
booties, pullovers, leggings, cardigans, and more--most in sizes
for newborns and toddlers, with some patterns for older kids, too
Adorable photographs showcase little ones at play in sturdy Pickles
styles--imagine how cute yours will look!
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