Tanya Whelan is known for blending the romance of the past with a contemporary sensibility. Her vintage modern aesthetic has made her fabrics and sewing patterns some of the most admired by sewers and quilters everywhere. In her first book, she offers a stylish collection of 30 sewing projects that can be made using simple sewing techniques. Ranging from a pretty pleated clutch to a flirty French-inspired day dress, a portable child-friendly checkers set to an easy-to-make ottoman, each project comes with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, inspiring photographs and helpful tips. Included are 3 pattern sheets enclosed in a pattern pocket providing everything you need to stitch something beautiful for yourself.

Mittens are the ideal small knitting project and make a great gift for anyone in the family. Learn the basics and create six knitted mitten styles that suit just about everyone "Easy-Knit Mittens" is a detailed knitting booklet that includes six hat knitting patterns in all sizes. Designed with beginners in mind, these stylish, traditional projects have helpful introductions, sizing information, and step-by-step photos.

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs--some subtle, others making a statement. She provides 13 techniques that show you how to: Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarms And more! The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully. The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!

Crochet your own Eevee and five other Pokemon! With clear, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, this kit gives you not only the information you need to make your very own Eevee amigurumi Japanese stuffed toy but also all the yarns and materials. It will take anyone even a beginner through the process from first steps all the way to stuffing and assembly. When you've finished, you'll have your very own Eevee. That's not all! The accompanying book also contains instructions to crochet five other popular Pokemon amigurumi: Pikachu, Pichu, Wobbuffet, Meowth, and Jolteon. You can create your very own set of lovable Pokemon plushies. But beware! Making these plushies is so much fun the more you make, the more you'll want! The box contains: 48-page book containing patterns to create Eevee and five companions Crochet hook Yarns of the correct colors to create Eevee Stuffing Felt for detailing Glue Sewing needle Wire brush Author Sabrina Somers has been a Pokemon fan since she was nine, and an amigurumi aficionado since 2014 when she first picked up the crochet hooks. She combines both passions to perfection in this box that combines instruction with invention. Officially licensed by The Pokemon Company International. (c) 2022 Pokemon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK

The exciting follow-up to the bestselling Harry Potter Knitting Magic, this volume offers 28 new and official patterns for knits ranging from spellbinding stuffed toys to cosy Hogwarts house apparel to all-new costume replicas – including bewitching projects inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films!

Discover even more knitting magic with a brand-new collection of patterns inspired by the characters, creatures and artefacts of the wizarding world. Harry Potter Knitting Magic: More Patterns from Hogwarts and Beyond includes patterns for toys, apparel, and costume replicas pulled straight from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, all pictured in gorgeous colour photography.

Projects: Knit yourself a mini sock garland that spells ‘Dobby Is Free’. Support your favourite team with a Hogwarts Quidditch Pullover. Channel the elegance of Professor McGonagall with the stunning Vero Verto Cape. Travel beyond Hogwarts to 1920s New York with projects inspired by the Fantastic Beasts films, including a gorgeous colourwork scarf inspired by Newt’s case, a mischievous stuffed Niffler and a sparkling Gigglewater Shawl.

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This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included.

Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.

Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone. In this collection of crochet patterns she has designed a wide range of dolls, as well as their clothes and accessories, for you to use as a jumping off point for you to create your own utterly unique dolls. None of the patterns have recommendations for yarn colours so you are free to pick your own colours for hair and skin type and there are patterns for a variety of different hair types and styles.

Nathalie has designed a pattern for a Down's syndrome doll and a doll with vitiligo, as well as a doll with prosthetic limbs; crutches; leg braces; hearing aids; feeding tubes and eyeglasses. The collection also includes crochet patterns for a wheelchair, assistance dogs and a special teddy bear.

There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to make the basic doll which can then be adapted using the other patterns. You can then choose the doll's clothing from the crochet clothing patterns and there is a wide variety of different garments to suit every doll including underwear; t shirt; pinafore; dungarees (overalls); pants (trousers); skirt, jumper and various shoes and boots including Mary Janes, trainers and boots. Use this colourful collection to create an endless variety of dolls by mix and matching the designs. There are no limits to the design variations so you can create bespoke dolls for all the special people in your life.

This title helps you create fun and whimsical pin cushions that are guaranteed to make you smile. From the creative minds behind Just Another Button Company, this book features unique and irresistible pincushion patterns. You can choose from eight wonderfully whimsical pincushions and create a handmade work of art that has lasting charm. You can learn clever ways to embellish using buttons, felted wool, embroidery floss, yarn, and other craft materials. You can enjoy artistic projects that are quick, easy to create, and great for gifts.

This title includes designs that use both large and small needles and simple techniques for edgings, seams, spacing, and shaping. Both beginning and experienced knitters can create a world of luxury with this wonderful lace knitting book from award-winning Scottish designer Catherine Thomson. By pairing exciting yarns with the ideal lace stitches, these 22 stylish, streamlined designs show how to produce bold and beautiful lace with the minimum number of stitches, including projects to knit on the go. Highlights include circular and triangular shawls and wraps, beginner and heirloom samplers, a baby celebration robe set, scarf, hat, boot toppers, anklets, leggings, fingerless gloves, garter, necklace and more.

Onesies are essential clothing for babies, toddlers and young children. In this practical and fun book, author and expert Janelle Fischer shows you how to personalize a plain garment to tie in with your child's favourite animal. You can choose from a dog, a cat, a tiger, a reindeer, a cow, a duck, a pig, a rabbit or a monkey. Each motif is cut using a template as a guide and is appliqued in place. Decorative stitching adds definition, humour and style to the garment. Alternatively, make your own onesie using the patterns provided. You can choose from a skeleton, superhero, princess, pirate and even a dinosaur. Basic sewing skills are required.

This title helps you discover the secrets to creating fabulous looking quilts - from just one block! It doesn't seem possible! Learn how one simple block - Squares within Squares - can be turned into an astonishing variety of completely different quilts. "Singular Sensations" teaches you how to rotate, resize, and rearrange this block to create 14 stunning projects.

This is a full guide to using a Serger machine - an 'at your fingertips' reference book containing hundreds of techniques and tips for making the most of the Serger, or overlock, machine - a speedy and versatile tool for stitching garments and home decor. Readers learn how the serger works, the many styles available, the variety of functional and decorative stitches possible. There are also easy-to-find-and-follow charts - thread choices, accessories, best stitches for a range of fabric types. This book is an easy-reference collection of basic techniques, tips, and helpful information for anyone who is learning about or who already owns a serger.

If you've ever wanted to have a piece of London in your own home, this is the book for you. Whether you fancy recreating a ride in a Black Cab, the Changing of the Guard or a trip to Buckingham Palace, Knit London has the perfect project. This book is a celebration of what makes London great. Make all the projects and build your own knitted city! If you've ever wanted to have a piece of London in your own home, this is the book for you. Whether you fancy recreating a ride in a Black Cab, the Changing of the Guard or a trip to Buckingham Palace, Knit London has the perfect project. Includes patterns for the buildings that make up London's famous skyline, such as Big Ben and the London Eye, as well as quirkier items like the red phone box and a London street sign. This book is a real celebration of what makes London great. Make all the projects and build your own knitted city! Forthcoming titles in the series will include: Knit New York (9781908449160), Knit Paris, Knit Tokyo. Word count: 10,000

If you love working with jelly rolls, you'll love these creative designs from Scott A. Flanagan. He has created eight stunning quilts using precuts measuring 2 1/2" wide, each quilt includes a matching mini quilt design made from 5" charm squares. Choose the size you want to make - or make both. Find hours of fun sewing within these pages. Start with your favourite pack of precut strips or squares and start sewing!