This is a wonderful collection of winter inspired quilt projects that are sure to warm your heart and your home. Inspired by frosty winters, Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks are back with more of the whimsical designs that have enchanted quilters around the world. This cheery collection is packed like Santa's sleigh with 19 festive projects. You can make your home cozy all winter with decorative projects ranging in size and shape from pillows and banners to wall hangings, table runners, and lap quilts. You can find lots of options for showcasing fun wintertime motifs including Christmas trees, lights, reindeer, snowmen, and a snowflake or two. You can enjoy the simple piecing, charming chunky applique, and earthy colour palette that Jeanne and Shelley are known for.

Decoupage is one of those age-old crafts that keeps returning in new guises. The latest trend is to use fabric to decorate a wide range of objects from shopping bags to bedside tables, or bathroom tiles to storage boxes. It is a fun and easy way to recycle just about any object, and materials and ideas from many other crafts can be incorporated.

This practical, step-by-step guide offers a refreshing and original look at decoupage, focusing on the use of fabric and textiles as the decorative medium. The text is packed with useful information, helpful hints and sound advice.

Detailed instructions, supplemented by clear step-by-step photographs, explain all the techniques required to ensure beautiful, professionallooking projects, while magnificent photographs of all finished items provide loads of inspiration to get started.

Illustrated, step-by-step guide to knitting, with detailed descriptions of each step presented in 6-pages of laminated information.

Cosies are fun and practical. They can be used to keep tea-pots, cafetieres and eggs warm and make a great display in the kitchen. All the tea-cosies, except for the Baby Ribbed, fit a 4 cup teapot. Each cosy comes with a full set of instructions and can be made in a weekend. Charts are included where necessary and the more complex stitches are explained in the knitter's notes. The designs are inspired by nature with colours that can be adapted to your individual choice. For all these patterns Rooster's Almerino Aran is used, partly because of the coloours and the way they blend together, and also because they are made from natural fibres. The yarn is a standard gauge so could be substituted by one of your choice. The author is an experienced knitter with many original designs to her credit. She also runs knitting workshops and can often be seen at craft fairs and exhibitions around the United Kingdom.

This title presents a collection of 21 projects designed by members of the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers. While some are strictly traditional others are modernized and the patterns featured have designs planned for all levels of skill and experience.

To make the most of today's sports-themed or novelty fabrics, here's a winning game plan. Discover a strong lineup of patterns designed specifically for large-scale prints--sure to score big points with your family and friends. Choose from 11 quilts, including great ideas for both guys and gals. Beginner-friendly tips, plus quilting suggestions for each quilt Pay tribute to favorite sports, alma maters, and teams, including basketball, football, and NASCAR Be inspired by blocks shown in alternate colorways

Be inspired by versatile, quick-to-stitch patterns that offer a unique blend of traditional and modern quilt styles. You can discover how to dramatically change the look of a quilt with just a change of fabrics. Expert teacher and designer Deanne Moore presents achievable, versatile designs for all skill levels. Let these quilt patterns open the door to exciting possibilities! You can: select from 14 graphic designs that can be transformed from modern to traditional, and vice versa, by varying the selection of fabrics; see each project photographed in two diverse fabric styles; and, use the colouring diagrams to create your own colourway for each pattern.

One of today's hottest knitwear designers reveals how to knit a garden of colourful and whimsical flowers. The pretty blossoms can be used to adorn clothes, shoes, pillows, bags and more. With Epstein's detailed instructions and the breathtaking images, knitters will find completing these projects a pleasure. Nicky Epstein is a 'rock star' of knitting and here she knits up a garden of colourful and whimsical flowers to adorn clothes, shoes, pillows, bags - almost anything at all. These pretty blossoms range from ruffled roses to lazy daisies, from single blooms to complete bouquets, from layered petal varieties to scalloped and corkscrew styles. Some are made of soft, sensuous felt; others showcase sparkling, eye-catching gold lame. With Epstein's detailed instructions and the breathtaking images, knitters will find completing these projects a pleasure.

Freshen the look of a bedroom without the time and effort required to make an entire quilt. Create a stunning bed runner! From top designers, this collection features satisfying projects for a broad range of quilters. Enjoy patterns by Heather Andrus of Quilt Story, Audrie Bidwell of BlueIsBleu, Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic, Megan Jimenez of Quilt Story, Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop, Amanda Leins, Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Design, Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream, Heidi Pridemore of The Whimsical Workshop, and Jocelyn Ueng of It's Sew Emma. Be inspired by the possibilities--and decorate the bedroom of your dreams. 13 fabulous bed runners; many can be pieced in a single day Patterns are grouped into four inviting color schemes: bold and bright, rich and earthy, ocean blues, and summertime Change looks in an instant; dress up a basic comforter with an ever-changing array of runners that are easily swappedVideo View Quick Change Bed Turning video

Following the success of her Doodle Stitching Transfer Pack, Aimee Ray offers a new selection of delightful woodland-themed transfers. Embroiderers will enjoy hours of stitching fun with this charming transfer pack from popular author Aimee Ray. Featuring more than 50 designs adapted from her whimsical coloring book, Woodland Creatures, these enchanting nature-based patterns rangefrom complex mandalas to simple critters, like frogs, turtles, deer, and owls. These designs are printed on reusable transfer paper--just tear out the pages, iron the pattern onto your fabric, and start stitching. Plus, there's a handy pocket in the back of the book to store your cutout transfers. Give the finished projects as gifts, turn them into wall hangings, or incorporate them in larger embroidered items. For those new to the craft, Ray provides a complete introduction to embroidery as well as a fully illustrated stitch library.

This is a delightful collection of 12 super-simple quilts from Me & My Sister Designs. Known for their exciting use of colour in quick and easy quilts, sisters Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson present a wonderful collection of popular projects. You can select from 12 strikingly simple quilts that will help recharge your creative batteries. You can discover skill-building projects that move from squares and strips to designs featuring stitch-and-flip corners, half-square triangles, pinwheels, a Rail Fence layout, and more. You can enjoy patterns that are just right for quilt retreats and make-in-a weekend gifts.

A charming collection of crocheted designs for the home, featuring flowers, plants and leaves.

Kate Eastwood is known and loved for her wreaths and garlands covered in crocheted decorations, and her exquisite attention to detail in everything she makes. Crochet with Flowers and Plants brings together her love of nature and the seasons with her eye for colour and style. These 35 different patterns for blankets and cushions, home décor, table decorations and wreaths and garlands all feature flower, leaf or plant motifs, and in a few cases they actually recreate the whole plant! If you follow Kate on Instagram (@justpootling) or if you have seen her work in Simply Crochet magazine or on lovecrafts.com, you'll know how much her garden and the countryside around her home are an inspiration to her. Now you too can share her appreciation of nature with these beautiful designs.

Fabric painting is a forgiving craft, allowing you to add your personal touch when you apply paint to textiles. This title is filled with fresh ideas for this evergreen craft and gives a modern take on a timeless pastime. Fabric painting is for everyone and the authors delight in sharing their secrets discovered over many years of hands-on painting and teaching. Here's what the title offers: new ideas on colour and colour mixing; advice on choosing fabric, design, paint and colours; a wide range of fabric painting techniques explained; step-by-step photographs and instructions for over 50 projects; many more ideas from finished items photographed in stunning surrounds; completely original designs with templates included.

Tracey Ullman has been known for almost 20 years as an award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer, well-loved for her eccentric and iconoclastic humour. She is also an avid knitter, and she brings the same free-wheeling spirit to her most recent production, a book she created with knitwear designer and yarn-shop owner Mel Clark. Although she has been knitting since the age of four, Ullman was, she says "helpless to make anything other than long, holey scarves" until she met Clark, who taught her how to follow a pattern and knit for real. Now, the two have collaborated on a knitting book like no other. Passionate and funny, serious and spirited, "Knit 2 Together" features lively lessons for beginners and more than 30 original designs for knitters of all abilities and stripes - everything from a lady's detective hat and house slippers to a saucy apron and a table skirt. Complete with sidebars and over 70 vibrant photographs, the book also relates Ullman's personal stories and reflections on her life in knitting. Elegantly designed, this one-of-a-kind brainchild of two perfectly matched creators - one a master of knitting, the other a master of wit - is sure to delight veteran and novice alike.

This is a delightful collection of crocheted and felted shoes for little feet, all in support of the Imani Project (helping Kenyan children orphaned by HIV/AIDS). With crochet patterns that are as adorable as they are practical, you can provide fashion for little ones while keeping tiny toes warm. Felted for shape and sturdiness, with leather sales for durability, these are finished shoes rather than booties. You can: select from seven patterns, each in five sizes, embellished with appealing motifs; rely on beginner-friendly instructions and illustrations as you make precious keepsakes, and attractive gifts; and, stitch to support a worthy cause - the authors' proceeds will be donated to the Imani Project to help children in Kenya orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

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.

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew - one for every day of the year. Sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe, demonstrates 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year - sew all 365 to make a beautiful sashiko quilt featuring all the designs Each sashiko pattern is stitched onto a four-and-a-half-inch square piece of fabric making it very accessible to sew one swatch every day. You can record the date of each sample you stitch in the book to create a record of your sewing. All of the stitch patterns are illustrated with a photograph of the stitched sample showing some stitches in different coloured thread (this is used by the author to identify which stitches to do first), next to a diagram showing the stitch direction and the order of the stitches on the grid. All the patterns are sewn on four-and-a-half-inch fabric swatches which can then be pieced together to create the ultimate double bed sized sashiko sampler quilt. But as well as sewing the samples separately to make them into a large bed-sized quilt, the patterns can also be repeated to create larger designs over a wider surface area to make wall hangings, throws, table mats and smaller quilts - with this collection of 365 designs the possibilities are endless. Sashiko embroidery is a decorative sewing technique from Japan which was traditionally used to reinforce clothing and other textiles. It is an ideal stitch for visible mending and has become incredibly popular over the last few years. The technique of sewing horizontal and vertical stitches makes extremely attractive geometric designs that can be adapted to suit a wide range of sewing projects. Susan Briscoe is an expert in Japanese sewing techniques and has travelled to Japan numerous times. She is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and runs regular workshops teaching sashiko sewing. This is the first time all of these 365 designs will appear in one book. Susan has included the Japanese name and pattern type in the text and has grouped specific design patterns together so you can see how they develop and use the collection to build your skills and knowledge of sashiko patterns.