Bøker av Claire (Author) Crompton

 Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, budgies, guinea pigs, goldfish, rats and ferrets are just a few of the popular animals featured in this parade of pets in cross stitch. Over 40 popular breeds of dog and cat alone give the stitcher plenty of choice, whether they want a detailed portrait or a nose-to-tail likeness. Additional themed alphabets, fitting sentiments and cute motifs reflect the humorous side of being a cat or dog lover. Other pets are also represented, from the tiniest mice and goldfish to wide-eyed reptiles, mischievous ferrets and familiar farmyard friends. Advice is given on changing thread colour to match your subject, and many chart keys feature alternative colour combinations. Gift and keepsake ideas suggest how to display your prized pet's pictures

Say no to sweet sayings! From aging disgracefully to Christmas chaos, these projects put the ';cross' in cross stitch. Naughty but Nice Cross Stitch features a collection of fifty fun and sassy cross stitch sayings to remind you not to take life so seriously. Each themed chapter presents the ideal answer to the endless demands on a woman's timehusbands, chores, children and work. Whatever the crisis, these witticisms are sure to put a smile on your face! A great selection of project ideas accompany the sayingsfrom hanging signs to framed pictures and cell phone coversso that you can share the fun with family and friends. ';Perfect for the sassy crafter, simple images with comical phrases which make perfect cards and presents for that person in your life who enjoys a laugh.' Baking and Making in Bristol ';Chock a block full of fun patterns this book will give you a chuckle.' Trish Alan Designs

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for cushions from established designer and best-selling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books. Featuring strong cushion designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market.

Includes 10 chapters, which feature a range of designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids and a majestic unicorn. This book features colour charts and project making-up instructions.

A collection of over 30 stylish knitted accessories for various seasons, from gloves and scarfs, to hats and ponchos. This work takes into account the choice of yarns available to the modern knitter, and focuses on using these to maximum effect.

Over 200 all-new crochet pattern stitches, embellishments and trims make this the one-stop shop for all creative crocheters.