In Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home. Long seen as a traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius Arthur, guides you through the basic construction, patchwork and applique techniques of quilt-making, before showcasing 20 stylish hand-stitched projects perfectly suited for modern living. From a large-scale heirloom quilt, to a fashionable cross-body pouch, each project is minimal in design but with thoughful details, making it ideal for first-time crafters. Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear instructions throughout, Modern Quilting will make you fall in love with this age-old craft and give you a new-found appreciation for textiles.

Twenty to Knit: Easy Knitted Tea Cosies contains twenty fun, colourful and easy-to-knit tea cosies. This book contains a wide range of designs, from funky fruit and friendly owls to contemporary stripes, along with Autumn, Christmas and Valentine's Day designs. These cute and quirky tea cosies are quick to make and great for brightening up your home or giving as gifts.

Jazz it up show your style Adding a touch of whimsy to purses, key chains, mobile phones, and other practical devices is all the rage. In a cookie-cutter world, it s a quick way to express your individuality and personalize everyday gadgets. To show you how to make a charming statement, get your copy of Crocheted Keyring & Charms by British designer Emma Varnam.

30 projects with something for every taste. A new title in the popular Cozy series, Crocheted Keyrings & Charmsfeatures 30 projects that are great fun to make for yourself and wonderful to give as gifts. Choices range from sassy to silly with motifs for all ages, including:

Cool Stuff: Cupcake, Apple, CrownCharming Trifles: Russian Doll, Camper, HouseCute Critters: Cat, Chicken, Owl, and Penguin

Your complete guide to crochet fun. Each project is clearly explained and comes with easy-to-follow patterns and concise instructions, providing all the know-how you need to get hooked on these adorable projects."

Classic fairytale characters come to life in the form of walkabouts with this book from designer Anita Wheeless. Walkabout characters are adorable knitted and felted puppets. Adults and children alike will love simply sliding their fingers into the hollow legs of these storybook stars to act out their favorite roles. The designs include Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, Mary and her little Lamb, Hansel and Gretel with the Witch, The Gingerbread Man, and Humpty Dumpty. All of the characters are knitted with wool yarn on double-pointed needles, with embellishments added after felting. Instruction book comes with an audio CD of the classic stories and nursery rhymes related to the characters.

This title features: 20 achievable projects suitable for jewellery-makers of all ages and abilities; simple, easy-to-master techniques to ensure perfect results; thorough guidance on tools and materials, all easy to attain and suitable for crafters on a budget. Fun, quirky, cute or vintage, in this beautifully illustrated book you will discover a wide range of contemporary charms adorning various items of jewellery - including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings and brooches - any of which will instantly update your outfit, whatever your style. Creating that individual charm bracelet for yourself or to give as a personalised gift can now be achieved using Sophie Robertson's bespoke designs. Each versatile charm can be mixed and matched to make your dream handmade jewellery. Twinkling beads, sparkling silver, retro finds and treasured pieces are a selection of the project materials. The choice is yours! With 20 inspirational projects to choose from, all with simple, step-by-step instructions, plus informative tools, materials and techniques sections to guide beginners, making jewellery has never been easier.

This book presents the hypothesis that the Bayeux tapestry, long believed to have been made in England, came from the Loire valley in France, from the abbey of St. Florent of Saumur. This is based on a number of different kinds of evidence, the most important of which is signs of a St. Florent/Breton influence in the portrayal of the Breton campaign in the tapestry, about a tenth of the whole.

Build your skills, gain confidence, and have fun with improv piecing! Scrappy Improv Quilting is the first quilting book of its kind that takes the intimidating technique of improv piecing and breaks it down to a smaller scale, making this guide an approachable how-to resource for quilters of every skill level. With 22 mini quilt patterns, step-by-step instructions on improv piecing, tutorials on how to select and combine scraps, and so much more, the featured quilting projects will allow you the freedom to test various ideas using scraps of different colors and patterns, resulting in adorable little quilts that are perfect for decorating and gifting. Create a charming collection of mini scrappy quilts and be inspired to keep going and move onto larger-scale improv! Author Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation has been quilting for more than 20 years. Her tutorials are featured on FaveQuilts.com, and in 2018 she published her first book, Stash Statement.

SINGLE? WIDOWED? DIVORCED?
Having trouble coping with the Single Scene? Tired of the same old faces at singles events? Here's a fresh look at how to break away from the humdrum and loneliness and meet that special person who is already out there looking to meet you It's a no-nonsense sharing of the experiences of over 15,000 "singles," written to be fun, witty and very adaptable to your daily lifestyle. You'll feel confident - and happy - about being Single Again
WHAT DO YOU DO NEXT AFTER YOU'VE FOUND "MR/MS WONDERFUL"?
Read George B. Blake's sequel book, "Married Again: Making the Right Decision The Next Time." It will show you whether your new found love is really the right one for you. Quotes the experiences of over 3,200 singles who had been married two or more times. Also ideal for the engaged couples to discuss and solve any potential problems before the "I DO's." Even features a pre-nuptial agreement that cost $1,500 in legal fees to prepare. If you want to be sure your new mate is right for you, you must read "Married Again."

Create adorable scrap blocks like you've never seen! This one-of-a-kind scrap block pattern book features 60 fresh and modern patchwork block character patterns, including charming baby dragons, raccoons, elephants, lions, bunnies, foxes, and more. Ranging from traditional paper piecing sewing to a whimsical drawing and sewing technique, each scrap block pattern template is easy-to-use and includes step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Author and artist Olesya Lebedenko's modern style brings a breath of fresh air to the quilting world with her charismatic animal designs that are completely original and unlike anything you've ever seen before, making this project guide a must-have for passionate quilters and hobbyists!

For the15% of the population who usually are left out of stitching instruction manuals, this book is a wish-come-true. Sally Cowan, a left-handed professional dressmaker, writes sympathetically for left-handed sewers. Forty varieties of straight, back, caught, blanket, buttonhole, chain, knotted, cross, couching, satin and laid filling stitches all are illustrated by 96 clear drawings of progressive steps.

The second collection of crochet patterns for iconic women from amigurumi expert and author Carla Mitrani. Choose your favourite icon from this collection of 15 new patterns for inspirational women who have shaped the world. There are scientists, performers, writers; athletes, campaigners and environmentalists including Josephine Baker; Anne Frank; Wangari Maathai and Dolly Parton.

This collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made an impact on the global stage whether in politics, sport, medicine or education. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this collection and make unique gifts to inspire and delight all generations.

These cute slippers are very quick and easy to make. The designs use #4 medium weight yarn. The pattern instructions include 5 styles of slippers for children and adults in six sizes. Cute puppies, colorful owls, pink poodles, calico cats, and mischievous sock monkeys all great for gift giving. This booklet is printed with black and white photos. Color pictures appear on the front and back of the booklet. 61 pages.

Get ready to take your coverstitch machine skills to the next level! Learn all the necessary techniques you need in order to create professional-looking garments that will rival ready-to-wear. Master the Coverstitch machine will guide you through the best practices needed for successful coverstitching, with easy to understand, illustrated, step-by-step instructions. With the basics covered, you'll be able to create garments following the detailed tutorials on everything from sewing binding and neckband to jeans making and underwear. Master the Coverstitch Machine will teach you how to: Hem garments like a pro Sew binding, ribbing and other neckline finishes Buy the coverstitch machine that best fits your needs Use professional techniques for swimwear, activewear and underwear Stitch decorative seams Use a coverstitch machine for jeans making Fix common coverstitch issues Use different presser feet and attachments for maximum results Pick the right type of needles and thread for your projects Clean and maintain your machine Master the Coverstitch Machine also features sewing industry experts who share their best tips for successful coverstitching. Coverstitching can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. If you follow the methods described in this book you'll be amazed how little tweaks can vastly improve the end result!