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A stunning collection of folk art inspired embroidery patterns and projects by designer, Nancy Nicholson. Includes over 30 modern folk embroidery designs and projects for home decor items.

***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***It's time to turn your dreams into reality. You just need a mentor to guide the way.Holly Tucker MBE - co-founder of notonthehighstreet, and creator of Holly & Co - is on a mission to change business forever. Having inspired over 100,000 entrepreneurs and identified the keys to their success, in Do What You Love, Love What You Do, she now wants to help anyone build a business doing what they love, leading to a happier and more fulfilled life.Demystifying the grey world of business, whether you've yet to take your first steps or find yourself stuck in a business rut, this beautiful and vibrant book will allow your dreams to take flight. Holly looks back at her own story, sharing her biggest lessons and proven advice on creating and growing a business. From side hustle to full-time, from defeating your confidence gremlins to creating an empowered community, Holly reveals both the skills and the mindset any founder needs to help their business thrive.A book like no other, Do What You Love, Love What You Do also shines a light on the creative community, showcasing the brilliant and unique output of small businesses, inspiring you to join them in their success.There are now over 5 million small businesses in the UK - join the movement with the ultimate small business bible.

Find happiness in the natural world, be fully present where you are and free yourself from the expectations of others.

Renowned expert in the field provides how-to and inspiration for designing your own tapestries. More than 60 detailed exercises, plus unique method for analyzing your design.

When you start with simple shapes, who knows where you might end up? They're key to drawing just about anything--including full-fledged, expressive anime characters. This book, geared to teens and tweens, features more than 100 step-by-step demonstrations created by Chris Hart. He explains how to draw everything from dramatic hairstyles to a comic kitty: faces, figures, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions, and more. A cute mascot leads readers through the book, helping them enjoy these fun, effective, and easy techniques.

Daisy Upton has two little kids. She loves them - but they drive her mad. So, to try and keep her sanity she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born. In her first book, she has collected 150+ games that take 5 minutes to set up & 5 minutes to tidy up.From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, it's a recipe book for guilt free parenting! And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?GIVE ME FIVE is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace."e;I love Five Minute Mum. She's managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don't require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute."e;Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy Mum

Use floss like a boss! Best-selling author Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame is back with the fresh motifs and contemporary inspiration her fans have come to love. With 20 original embroidery art projects. Mix and match motifs and personalise wall art with lettering and numbers.

Create your own handmade bags and accessories! Featuring real-size pattern sheets and step-by-step photography, this book is packed with useful tips and tricks on a range of sewing projects.

Macrame guru Natalie Ranae, author of Macrame at Home, takes you step-by-step through huge, aspirational pieces with these 12 advanced-level macrame projects.

Journey into a land of fairy tales as you paper piece sixteen blocks, including unicorns, dragons, and more! Sew seven cute and useful projects like quilts, pillows, and a backpack.

New collection of 35 original models by the origami master ranges from simple (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) to complex (grasshopper, wooly mammoth), with a crane, lion, peacock, and several geometric shapes in between.

In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials.Start with the essentialspaint, paper, and brushesthen learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcoholTake a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniquesLearn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects, including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystalsFind great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether youre new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.

Featuring mythical creatures such as dragons and gargoyles, unicorns and mermaids, and griffins and hydras, this is a guide to scroll saw puzzles. Each puzzle interlocks and can stand on its own. It includes step-by-step instructions, guidance on getting started, and tips on wood selection, sanding, and finishing.

Turn a block of wood into a functional heirloom-to-be! A compilation of woodcarving projects from various artists, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from a simple love spoon to a rustic bread bowl.

This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating and customising your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book!Fully illustrated and easy to use, this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike.Inside the pages of this reference book, you'll discover:- Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-colour photography- Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project- 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments- Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch- Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself; whether you are a beginner, or looking for more advanced ideasFed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it.The Essential Guide to DressmakingAn updated edition of The Dressmaking Book that guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favourite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.Old edition 9781409384632

Whether you are an embroidery beginner or an expert, you will find what you want in this book. It covers everything from the most common stitches in traditional embroidery, to more complex techniques such as stumpwork. It also includes helpful tips.

Illustrated with more than 300 stunning colour photographs, Modelling British Aircraft of World War Two, provides essential guidance on how to get started, from choosing the best kit to preparing your workspace with the right tools, paints and equipment.  It gives tips on the use of reference material, construction techniques and painting recipes. Step-by-step building and painting of the following models is covered: 1/48 Hurricane Mk IIc1/32 Spitfire Mk IIa1/48 Mosquito Mk VI1/48 Swordfish Mk II1/72 Lancaster B III Instructional use of after-market detailing kits and accessories is given along with advice on fitting a base or creating a diorama. There is a chapter on Royal Air Force camouflage and markings.

Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of fantastic beasts and beings, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a must-have visual reference for student and aspiring artists, illustrators, and animators for fantasy, gaming, and augmented or virtual realityanyone who's seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills and create compelling mythological marvels. This contemporary step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion, anatomy, and spatial relationships as you learn to draw a full range of amazing life formsincluding unicorns, mermaids, dragons, vampires, and zombiesall shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Author Brynn Metheney's classic drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. Learn how to:Establish basic shapes and symmetryArticulate lines for body shapes, forms, and shadingAdd defining detailsDraw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a library essential for any artist who's interested in learning how to draw these richly imagined and visually and culturally influential legendary beings. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.

Bestselling author Claire Shaeffer teaches you everything you need to know to plan and sew the perfect jacket. Based on couture techniques learnt from master tailors, this book begins with the equipment, materials, design elements, and sewing and construction techniques used in all types of tailoring. Part Two provides an illustrated step-by-step guide to making a couture jacket, explaining all the design options and alternative methods for making every element including collars, sleeves and pockets.Couture Tailoring includes over 800 step-by-step illustrations throughout, over 200 photographs of couture jackets by Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and more than 100 couture tips.Any aspiring tailor must have this book in their fashion library.

You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book is an engaging and informative guide penned by Zoe Bateman. Published in 2020, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in mastering the art of crochet. Bateman, known for her easy-to-follow instructions, makes learning crochet a breeze, guaranteeing that by the end of this book, you will be able to create your own crochet masterpiece. The book is a perfect blend of the author's expertise and her passion for crochet, making it a standout in its genre. It was published by the renowned Octopus Publishing Group, known for their assortment of quality craft books. If you've always wanted to learn crochet but didn't know where to start, this book is your perfect companion. Written in English, it's accessible to a wide range of readers. Grab your copy today and embark on your crochet journey!

Providing complete shop drawings for 61 classic Stickley furniture pieces, master cabinetmaker Robert W. Lang measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans.

As the ancient art of paper marbling experiences a contemporary renaissance, artist and author Lucy McGrath presents a beautiful introduction to the craft for beginners and more advanced crafters alike.