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A collection of 75 exciting modern mosaic designs suitable for both crocheters and knitters. Every pattern includes photographs of both the knitted and crocheted samples, charts, and written instructions.

Mosaic crochet and knitting is an easy, versatile colorwork technique allowing the maker to create stunning patterns without having to carry multiple strands of yarn per row. This technique allows you to create striking geometric patterns that can be used on everything from homewares such as blankets and pillow covers through to accessories.

Although it looks impressive, mosaic crochet and knitting techniques are easy to learn and fun to do. Mosaic crochet works is done with a combination of chain stitches and varying stitch lengths over a couple of rows, and mosaic knitting is done with a combination of knit and slip stitches.

There is a section at the beginning which looks at both mosaic knitting and crochet techniques with step-by-step photography and instructions so you can brush up on your technique. This is followed by the stitch directory which is grouped by theme including: Geometric, Aztec, Nature, Seasonal and General.

Every design starts with an introduction followed by a guide on how to mosaic knit and crochet it with colourwork charts and photography showing both knit and crochet samples. Each pattern has an ability grading (in hooks and needles) and they vary in complexity from very simple designs through to much more complex chevron and diamond patterns.

Every mosaic design features a chart, knit and crochet swatch, and written instructions. A section at the back of the book includes a techniques refresher for both knit and crochet beginners so even absolute beginners can make the 75 intricate, sophisticated designs, as the charts and techniques are clear and easy to follow.

A fun collection of 24 amigurumi friend couples to crochet throughout the year. A Year of Amigurumi Friends is a book of crochet patterns featuring loveable animal character duos representing each month of the year.

Inspired by seasonal activities, holidays, and events, readers and makers will have their hands busy all year long. You can follow along with the stories and characters as you enjoy a year of making with these crochet amigurumi patterns.

The character designs feature different construction techniques, colour changes, textured stitches, and all the main characters have cute accessories to make this an exciting pattern collection for amigurumi and crochet lovers.

A Year of Amigurumi Friends features:

• Crochet patterns for fun character duos and their cute accessories for a year of making.

• Amigurumi makes based on events and themes for each month throughout the year including holidays and special occasions.

• Step-by-step instructions for all the crochet techniques required including assembling and finishing the amigurumi toys.

A collection of 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 crochet collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in author, crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington's, stunning cottage garden.
Each of the collages will have a different, sometimes seasonal, theme and the compositions will change -sometimes the plants will be in a vase or a jug, sometimes presented as a wreath or growing straight from the ground.
All of the crochet motifs will have written crochet patterns so they are very accessible. You can enjoy making the same collages in the book or mix and match your favourite plants and flowers to create your own compositions.
There is advice for what yarn and crochet hooks to use as well as suggestions for adapting the materials to make your own versions of the patterns.

A wonderful new collection of sewing patterns from the author of the Luna Lapin sewing books, Sarah Peel. Immerse yourself once again in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin with this collection of patterns and instructions for five delightful animals.

Luna Lapin is a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste and, in this collection, she introduces us to some of her dearest friends. This brand new collection of toy sewing patterns will resonate with sewists of all abilities and the designs are perfect for making wonderful heirloom toys for friends and family which will be treasured forever.

Introducing Luna Lapin's New Friends proudly presents five characterful animals and their delightful wardrobes: Ziggy the hedgehog, Ottoline otter, Hamish the Highland cow, Dora the pig and, of course, Luna herself.

Author, Sarah Peel, takes classic garments and recreates them on a miniature scale with exquisite fabrics including Liberty cottons, taffeta, corduroy, velvet, lace and wool tweed. All of the animals are made with wool felt and hand sewn using overstitch/whipstitch - this makes them a perfectly portable project that you can work on when you're on the move or when relaxing in the evening. Sarah recommends machine sewing the garments and there are tips and tricks for sewing small items.

Have fun sewing each animal's outfit whether it's Ziggy's military jacket and pants, Ottoline's anorak and fisherman's top (which is perfect for keeping her warm on her nautical expeditions), or Hamish's kilt and ruffle top. And Luna also has a new outfit in this collection - she wears a beautiful red velvet skating coat over a full skirted dress for a magical twirl around the frozen lake.

As well as the animals and their delightful outfits there are the much-loved whimsical stories that really bring their characters to life. Immerse yourself in the timeless appeal of Luna's Little World and discover how Luna met her friends with this collection of charming stories about the characters and their adventures.

There are step-by-step instructions and diagrams for all of the clothes and the animals, and the templates are included at full-size so you can get sewing straight away.

Fill your home with colorful cushions, table runners, and wall hangings inspired by historic folk embroidery from the Mediterranean and beyond.

Everyday Folk begins with a series of essential projects that feature a range of classic folk embroidery designs such as table runners, table squares, and cushion covers. The book then continues on to explain how to design your own projects, work with motif repeats, and adapt historic layouts to create lively and colorful textiles for your home.

Through the use of just two embroidery stitches-cross stitch and backstitch-you'll be able to create a wide variety of beautiful and useful household items. This full-color book introduces the modern stitcher to the world of traditional folk embroidery with clear, detailed instructions and a design library of over 175 charts. It makes a welcome addition to any stitchers reference library.

As the author states in her Introduction, "We yearn for color, complexity, and beauty in our daily environment. Folk embroidery is a compelling example of this deep desire to create objects that surround us in color, texture, and symbolic meaning." Join her on a multi-cultural journey through the centuries as she shares how you can bring this ancient beauty into your modern home!

Step into the tiny world of modern miniatures with this collection of tutorials for 50 modern dollhouse furnishing makes.

Create your fantasy interior on a tiny scale with these step-by-step instructions for contemporary dollhouse projects including the most exciting contemporary designs for furniture and soft furnishings. With this practical guide to miniatures you can let your imagination run wild and create your dream home without the constraints of location or budget!

There are techniques for 50 projects to create beautiful, modern rooms at the miniature scale of 1:12, which is suitable for dollhouses and room boxes. The projects can be mix and matched to create endless interior variations.

Designer and author, Chelsea Andersson, has designed an aspirational collection of furniture for the contemporary home for you to create in miniature. Learn how to make iconic pieces like the kidney shaped coffee table, a mid-century inspired lamp and a classic accent chair to create your own tiny interiors world.

The projects are made using a variety of inexpensive and easily accessible materials including wood, fabric and paper. Author and miniaturist, Chelsea, walks you through the steps for each one so you can see how they are constructed and finished.

There are detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs and artworks for all of the projects. As well as explaining how to construct the items there is advice for how to get a really polished finish on the projects in order to create the illusion of an actual interior.

The projects include different kinds of seating, tables, bed shelving, flooring and wall decoration, as well as soft furnishings such as wall hangings, rugs and baskets, throws and cushions to bring the space to life.

The projects are divided up into chapters based on different rooms: living room; bedroom; dining room; kitchen; bathroom and patio. All of the projects can be mixed and matched to create your own unique interiors.

In the winter of 2003 I asked my Grandmother to teach me how to knit. I took to it quickly and began knitting my own sweaters and accessories almost immediately. I started teaching beginner knitting at local yarn shops and art spaces a few years later. I also did yarn bombing, exhibited in galleries, sold my hand-knit accessories at local boutiques, and worked part time at local yarn shops helping people with their own knit projects. It wasn’t until the spring of 2013, after I had my first son, that I decided to try my hand at pattern writing in an effort to work from home.

In the winter of 2015 I came across a dress pattern by Stephen West that would change my life. I’d never seen the stitch before and knew as soon as I saw the fabric that I had to learn how to make it. I had no idea how much this magic little stitch would influence my creativity. The fabric was unique: it had a clear background and foreground, there were two colors and it was reversible. I made it my mission to learn how to make it and went on to knit my dream dress using the brioche technique. After finishing, I was hooked. I was inspired to design simple patterns, then more complex ones. I started teaching my first brioche classes at Conversational Threads Fiber Arts Studio in the summer of 2015. Before I knew it I was traveling around the country teaching knitters my favorite new stitch.

Here we are, almost a decade later, and not much has changed. I’m still in love with the stitch and still teaching dozens of people how to knit it every month. It’s not a terribly hard stitch to learn but there are certain knitting rules that get broken or bent with brioche. Understanding the dynamics of how this fabric is made can really speed the learning process along. My hope with this book is to share with you what I’ve learned, through years of teaching both beginner and advanced knitters, about how to navigate the unique construction and terminology needed to knit this beautiful fabric successfully. You’ll find clear written instructions with accompanying photographs, along with a collection of 15 patterns designed to follow you through your journey from mastering the beginning steps to more advanced skills. I also hope this book serves as a good reference for those who know how to work brioche but need a refresher, or are just looking for some inspiration.

Every knitter dreams of having a perfectly curated box of socks that holds all of their gorgeous handmade creations. Julie Ann Lebouthillier has created 24 incredible sock knitting patterns that are perfect for you to knit for yourself, friends and family to create the perfect box of socks.

This collection of fun sock designs is based on the idea of a hand knitted 'box of socks'. This is the ultimate guide for knitters who want to create their own box of socks, packed with 24 original patterns for a wide range of different sock designs.

The patterns vary in difficulty from very beginner to more complex so there is lots of choice and plenty to appeal to experienced knitters as well as newbie sock knitters. There are patterns for socks using gradient yarn as well patterns for stranded colorwork designs, textured knits and even cabled designs so you can build your skills and expand your sock knitting know-how while you work your way through the designs, building your very own box of socks as you go.

Learn how to measure your foot properly in order to be able to knit a sock that fits perfectly. There are instructions about how to calculate what size to cast on and how much negative ease you need to get beautiful, handmade that socks that are also a joy to wear. Author and sock fanatic, Julie Lebouthillier, also includes advice and a handy guide for sizing down to children's sizes so you can make matching sets for all the family.

There are instructions for different sock knitting techniques including casting on and binding off methods, as well as increasing and decreasing, and there is a basic sock pattern for you to try the key techniques if you've never knitted a sock before.

The designs themselves are fun and original with a real range of different designs for every mood and occasion. There is a beautiful snowflake design for keeping feet cosy in the winter as well as a neon pink design based on cake sprinkles which is fun for the summer. With these 24 patterns you will find the perfect sock design for every day no matter what your mood and it is the perfect opportunity to use up those gorgeous skeins of sock yarn that you couldn’t resist buying.

Everyone loves LEGO®! This bright collection of 18 jewellery and fashion accessory projects will show you that LEGO® is not just for model making and can be used to create unique and quirky wearables that will be the talk of the town. With ideas ranging from necklaces, rings and bracelets to brooches, belt buckles and even hairbands, readers will be wowed by the creative possibilities of LEGO® as a crafting medium. All the tools, equipment and techniques are explained, and detailed step-by-step instructions will show you what components you need and how to build up each design. Fashion themes included range from Gothic to Kitsch, Nature to Urban and include designs that readers both young and young-at-heart will admire and adore.

A practical guide to 'doodling' with knitted colorwork designs. Readers can choose their favorite charts from the 200 different designs and then mix and match them to create unique projects.

They can then combine them in any way they like, repeat their favorite designs, change the colorways and generally have fun 'doodling' with them. All of the charts work together so readers can have lots of fun exploring the endless options and making up their own combinations, playing with colors, adding in plain rows in between the charted rows and generally getting creative.

There are instructions for how to use the charts across all the patterns - they all have the same stitch count and work across each of the 9 projects which include a range of accessories such as cowls, scarves, hats and mittens.

Doodle knitting is all about having fun with pattern - choose your favorite motifs and create your own combinations. The 9 patterns have specific suggestions for pattern combinations but author, Jamie Lomax, explains how to modify all the projects to create your own versions.

The patterns only combine two colors on each row so it's suitable for beginners to colorwork and because it's done on a small scale it's a great way for absolute beginners to try their hand at colorwork, but the large selection of patterns and designs means that more advanced knitters will have plenty to inspire them.

The 200 designs are presented seasonally and there are a wide range of motifs including everything from flowers, leaves and mushrooms through to squirrels, sheep and other birds and animals. As well as the motifs there are abstract designs that can be interspersed to break up the patterns and create interest so you can have endless doodling fun.

These flower corsages are a novel and attractive way to make use of your favourite fabric scraps. Color-wise, the sky is the limit.From pretty florals and funky retros to winter wools and velvets, you could make a corsage to coordinate with every outfit. These corsages look fantastic pinned on to a jacket, but they could also jazz up a hat or a bag. Have fun embellishing with buttons, beads or stitch details to create a huge variety of different effects!

Sew a gorgeous handmade gift with 3 simple patchwork, applique and embroidery cushion and pillow patterns for you to make at home.

Patchwork isn’t just about making quilts; it’s about creating smaller projects too, and sewing something pretty to treasure! Pretty Patchwork Cushions & Pillows has a tempting range of quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns to get you started. All three patterns feature beautiful appliqué cushion designs and will make the perfect adition to any home.

Each chapter features easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams and templates, with gorgeous full-colour photography. Use these designs as a starting point to inspire your own creativity, and make pretty patchwork gifts for friends and family, for every occasion!

Hand-crafted clothing and hand-knitted gifts have a magic of their own. This collection of poems, spells and 19 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories is designed to connect the reader with their deeper selves so they can impart some of that magic into the finished makes.

The 19 knitting patterns in this book are accompanied by poems – in the form of charms or spells – intended to call forth the power that resides in the reader and knitter and pass it on to the wearer of the finished garment. These poems are inspired Finnish folk music – in the past the seers and healers were often referred to as singers - these traditional rhymes and spells can be used to focus the mind and enhance a state of mindfulness.

The authors are Meri Mort, a yoga teacher and writer, and Katinka Sarjanoja, a knitwear designer, and together they have created a unique collection of knitting patterns based on the themes and imagery of mysticism and folklore.

As knitters know, knitting can be a meditative experience when the knitter’s mind is firmly focused on the tips of the needles and the stitches they are making. When you are knitting a gift for a friend or family member, your thoughts often dwell on the recipient and some of those thoughts also work their way into the knitting itself. Memories of the paths you have travelled together are knitted into a pair of much-loved socks, while a pair of gloves made as a gift absorb your appreciation of the loving hands they are going to keep warm. A scarf knitted for a parent conveys gratitude for the safe, nurturing childhood they gave you as you, in turn, protect them from the cold.

Magic can also be knitted into clothes you will make for yourself. The stitches of the snake socks might be infused with courage in the face of change, knitting the grief socks might be a way to engaging with the grieving process, or knitting the fun women’s yoga socks might help you explore your relationship with joy.

There are many ways to use this book so that it resonates with you and your knitting. Embrace the magic.

Boss your crochet with this guide to over 100 tips and tricks for better hooking from crochet expert, @theknottyboss.

This collection is packed with 100 tips and tricks for ways to improve your crochet skills. The author covers everything from changing colour to joining granny squares, what the best methods are for blocking and the perfect finishing techniques. Covering all the most popular crochet techniques, this skill building book will help you to raise your crochet game at once.

All of the techniques have step-by-step instructions and photography so you can follow along every step of the way and not miss a trick. Author, Anna Leyzina aka The Knotty Boss, has a huge number of followers who love her Tuesday Tips feature on her social media platforms. This collection combines her Tuesday Tips and more in one handy-sized reference book - which is perfect for keeping in your project bag.

Covering everything from how to select the right hook through to tips on how to pick the correct yarn and some clever stitch marker hacks, The Knotty Boss has got you covered. The second chapter looks at basic skills like avoiding visible slip knots at the start of your work, working into back bumps, joining the foundation chain without twisting and an easy method for the magic ring. Later chapters look at more advanced techniques such as keeping the magic ring on your finger while working the first round, invisible joins when working in different stitches and invisible increase and decrease methods.

Other hacks include tips for working in rows and rounds including how to smooth the side edges, how to prevent stitches from slanting and how to make the perfect circle rather than a hexagon. Amigurumi techniques are also included with hacks for invisible increase and decreases, adding eyes and other facial expressions and tips for lining and stuffing toys.

There is also a chapter on working with colour which looks at how to get seamless colour changes and perfect stripes, and a chapter on granny squares with tips for how to prevent your squares from slanting, and how to create invisible seams.

The final chapters look at cords and borders, tricky stitches and finishing off techniques making this the ultimate handy, pocket-sized reference guide for all your crochet needs.

Crochet Southwest Spirit offers laid-back bohemian style inspired by natural landscapes that’s a breath of fresh air for your crochet repertoire. You’ll feel the freedom of the wide-open spaces and deep turquoise skies of the American southwest as you work this unique collection of patterns.

Peaceful color palettes drawn from the mountains, mesas, valleys, deserts, rivers, and rock formations of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona bring a relaxed vibe to these beginner and intermediate patterns. Author Susan Kennedy of Pretty Peaceful Crochet is blessed by beautiful geography, living in the gorgeous San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado near Durango. She loves to make boho home décor inspired by the nature around her that is as practical and durable as it is beautiful. You’ll find blankets, pillows, rugs, baskets, towels, wall hangings, wraps, and tote bags in this collection. Here, simple serape-style stripes are right at home next to intricate southwestern tapestry crochet patterns.

Susan’s love of math and geometry inspires her to make complex patterns as simple as possible to stitch. Patterns don’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. Crochet Southwest Spirit makes the most of the meditative repetition and soothing rhythm of crochet for maximum crochet enjoyment and satisfaction. Many of the projects are perfect to crochet while unwinding over a weekend.

The author holds the fiber arts traditions carried on by generations of Southern Ute, Ute Mountain, Diné Navajo, and Hopi families in the Four Corners area of the USA in great respect. The original projects in this book use natural cotton and wool fibers produced by indigenous artists and shepherds whenever possible to honor this history and promote a sustainable future for this land.

Discover a colourful world of adorable bugs and pretty flowers with this fun collection of sewn gifts! Whether it’s a pretty butterfly mobile for a new arrival, a cute snail toy for a little boy or a handy ladybug bag for a girl, there’s something to delight kids of all ages. There’s even a fantastic applique quilt that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom. All of the designs are easy to create and made using Melly’s Snug as a Bug fabrics.

This rich and comprehensive guide to natural dyeing processes will take your practise to the next level.

Author, Heidi Iverson, explains how to boost the spectrum of colors you can achieve through using a variety of tannins, mordants, modifiers, and mixing colors to get incredible results naturally.

The Natural Dye Handbook includes:
• A library of more than 60 plants including fungi, leaves, bark, roots, flowers, fruit, nuts, and seeds, and the incredible natural-dyed rainbow you can create with them.
• A back-to-basics look at the fundamental principles of natural dyeing to help you understand each plant and process as you continue on your natural dye journey.
• A large section exploring colour theory where Heidi explains how to create your own colour library and techniques for mixing colours.

Heidi explores two different approaches to natural dyeing; a traditional style and a more intuitive approach. Discover mindful dye practices, low-energy alternatives and water-conscious methods as well more traditional dye methods using raw dyestuff, whole plants and ground plants. There is also advice about foraging dye plants safely, ethical harvesting and growing your own dye plants.

Learn how to create your own dye journal in order to track your progress, in this ultimate handbook for natural dyers looking to take their practise further.

Knit beautiful top down sweaters with no seams with 12 different decorative yokes.
This is a collection of knitting patterns for 12 different yokes that can be used on three basic sweaters patterns made from different yarn weights: DK; fingering and worsted.
The designs feature stunning colourwork designs so you can get really creative with your favourite colour palette; lace patterns for a more subtle yoke and textural designs with cables. Choose from four different yokes for a DK weight pattern; four different yoke designs for a fingering weight sweater pattern and four different designs for a worsted weight design.
The designs include texture in the form of cables and beautiful colourwork patterns so there is a yoke for all tastes.
The patterns are all size inclusive and are graded up to a size 68" chest.

Knit Peter Rabbit™ Baby Clothes for an Adorable Adventure!

The adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends have been delighting generations of children around the world for over 120 years. Renowned knitwear designer Debbie Bliss steps into the charming world of Peter Rabbit with this unique baby knitting book.

Why You'll Love This Book:

Nostalgia and Charm: Relive the magic of Beatrix Potter's tales with these adorable knitted creations for babies and toddlers.

Expert Design: Knitwear designer Debbie Bliss brings her expertise to these charming patterns.

Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Step-by-step guides, full-color charts, and clear photography make knitting a breeze.

Adorable Designs: 20 charming patterns for babies, including sweaters, cardigans, hats, blankets, and more.

Officially Licensed: Authentic designs inspired by the beloved Peter Rabbit™ stories.

Readers will learn how to knit baby garments and accessories featuring Beatrix Potter’s most enduring characters, with step-by-step instructions, full-color charts, and gorgeous styled photography. The 20 patterns are presented as 5 themed sets, featuring the most popular characters and related motifs. Choose from Peter Rabbit and his sisters, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin and Tom Kitten, with sweaters, cardigans, blankets, hats, booties, and more to knit. This exquisite collection will delight knitters for whom Peter Rabbit is a cherished icon of childhood and beyond.

Officially licensed by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. BEATRIX POTTER™ and PETER RABBIT™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2025

A collection of eye-catching 3D effect crochet patterns for different sized blankets and throws, that all have an optical illusion effect. These cleverly designed geometric blankets look impressive but are actually simple to make because the designer only uses one technique, intarsia crochet, and simple stitches.

There are 15 different designs in a variety of sizes from smaller throws through to large afghans. All of the crochet blanket patterns are written out in full and there are large charts for each of the designs for crocheters who prefer to follow charts.

All of the blankets are made with Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious aran-weight yarn, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. This means that the blankets work up quickly and have a lovely drape as well as being visually striking.

All of the patterns use the crochet intarsia technique and there instructions for how to prepare your yarn in separate balls before you get started so you don’t end up in a tangle. There are also step-by-step instructions for how to work crochet intarsia including advice on changing colour.

Please note that the patterns are written using US crochet terms, but there is a conversion table for UK terms, along with US/UK hook sizes, at the front of the book.

The blanket projects include a variety of sizes, with the largest measuring 51 x 36 inches. There are instructions for how to increase the size of the blankets by adding a border as well as decorative details including tassels and pom poms. There are also instructions for how to alter the drape of the blankets by changing the hook size you use.

The ‘Getting Started’ section explains the concept behind the illusion blanket designs and the importance of colour, with advice on choosing alternative colours. This is illustrated with photos of swatches showing variations of the same design with alternative colour combinations.

The front section includes information about what the best yarns and hooks to use are as well as the other tools and materials featured. The General Techniques includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams for the basic stitches as well as the finishing techniques that will ensure your blankets look their best.

Everything you need to know about how to crochet granny squares. The humble granny square is more popular than ever whether you are making clothes, blankets or accessories. This practical guide has everything you need to become a crochet granny square expert.

Get sewing nowwith this great download, including all the sewing techniques and patterns you need to create your own Blue Skies Backpack This charming, casual backpack is sure to become a favourite accessory for shopping and day trips. Completely secure, it cannot be opened when on your back, making it ideal to carry all those essential valuables safely in busy crowds. The sewn front pocket is handy for items that you need quick access to on your travels. This sewing project is perfect to sew for yourself or as a gift.

Create a stunning heirloom quilt that celebrates nature and the seasons.

Alice's Country Diary Quilt is a breathtaking fusion of English Paper Piecing (EPP), hand embroidery, and appliqué, inspired by the beauty of the countryside. Featuring 25 unique embroidery designs, this quilt showcases delicate wildflowers and insects, framed by luxurious Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics - though any quilting fabric can be used.

This quilting project is perfect for quilters and embroidery lovers alike, offering a combination of hand-sewing techniques with a touch of machine piecing for final assembly. The quilt includes:

25 intricate embroidered blocks plus 12 border blocks, creating a 68 x 68-inch masterpiece

Beyond technique, this book is a work of art in itself, featuring the author's original botanical sketches and plant lore, adding a storytelling element to your crafting journey.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter or an embroidery enthusiast, Alice's Country Diary Quilt is an invitation to slow stitching, nature appreciation, and creative expression.

Let your needle and thread weave a story - start your Country Diary Quilt today!

Download this sewing project to make your own vibrant lunch and bottle bag to brighten up your next picnic! All the sewing techniques and patterns you need to sew this simple project are included, giving you a bag for so many purposes. Great as a picnic or school lunch bag, the funky fabric colours and patterns will make it stand out from the crowd. A great bag sewing project for the novice sewer.

Download this PDF to create your very own Beautiful Blooms Handbag everything is included from sewing techniques to full-sized patterns for you to create this fabulously floral fabric handbag, which will sit on your arm perfetly. This stylish handbag will have you showing off your sewing and needlecraft techniques and while it is compact, it still has plenty of room for your wallet, phone and all other daily necessities. A sewn handy outer pocket is pefect for those essential quick-reach items. This practical and pretty handbag sewing project is perfect if you love sewing and floral fabrics

Stunning new Tilda designs from Tone Finnanger - Homemade and Happy is a gorgeous collection of inspirational home accessories including quilts, cushions and decorative items to make the Holiday season even more special.

This book features more pretty practical designs such as an irresistible patchwork quilt, classic pillow covers and a cup pin-cushion, all made-up in the latest Tilda fabric range.

Tone also brings her familiar style to a new range of embellishments, as well as animals and dolls including gold-winged reindeer and sheep, round-eyed owls, plump pigs with flower applique detail, angels, stars and darling decorative cakes.

The projects are photographed in the author's own log cabin situated in the snowy mountains of Norway!

Cats are well-known for their curiosity, but giraffes? This pretty, prancing giraffe certainly has an inquisitive side to her nature, although she can be a bit jumpy and bound off if things go horribly wrong as a consequence of her investigations. Simple gathering is used to good effect here in creating Gerbera’s frilly mane and attractively shaped ears. She may be spotted like her wild cousins, but her cover is easily blown with her coat of a heady mix of bright colours and patterns.

Want the granny look but too hip to be square? This is the book is for you!

Most granny square books offer patterns for squares (and only squares), in one size only, using many different stitches. Every Way with Granny Crochet offers 50 fab shapes to crochet all using the classic ‘granny’ stitch. Think outside the box (or square, that is), grab your hook and create circles, stars, flowers and a bounty of geometric shapes.

With in-depth exploration of familiar granny stitch shapes and instructions for exclusive motifs not seen elsewhere, the shape section is an invaluable resource. Each granny pattern is provided in full written form as well as easy-to-follow visual charts suitable for crocheters at any level of experience.

Learn how to resize, customize and utilize the shapes to create your own original granny-gorgeous designs, from tiny ornaments to epic afghans. What’s more, pairings are suggested to highlight which shapes work well together and spark inspiration for unique 'patchwork' crochet projects.

The finishing section walks you through multiple techniques to whip(stitch) your gorgeous grannies together or give them a finishing touch with clean and simple crochet borders. See all the grannies in action in the showcase sampler blanket, outlining how to use shapes and techniques from the book to create a graphic-granny showstopper!

Every Way with Granny Crochet is the go-to crochet stitch dictionary missing from your craft bookshelf and has what it takes to be a shelf staple to inspire crocheters for years to come.

A wide-ranging anthology of personal essays from diverse voices about their relationships to the fibre arts.

Sometimes, the reliability of a knit stitch, the steady rocking of a quilting needle, the solid structure of a loom, is all you have. During the pandemic, fiber arts newbies discovered and lapsed crafters rediscovered that picking up some sticks and string or a needle and thread was the perfect way to reduce stress, quell anxiety, and foster creativity, an antidote to endless hours of doom-scrolling.

Chances are you or someone close to you is currently in an ecstatic relationship with yarn, thread, or fabric. As we struggle with the pressures, anxieties, and impacts of daily life, fiber arts—knitting, crocheting, embroidery, weaving, beading, sewing, quilting, textiles—can be an antidote, a mirror and a metaphor for so many of life’s challenges. Part time machine, part meditation app, the simple act of working with one’s hands instantly reduces the overwhelming scope of living to a human scale and the present moment.

In this nonfiction anthology, writers and artists from different backgrounds explore their complex relationships to fiber arts and the intersection of creative practice and identity, technology, climate change, trauma, politics, chronic illness, and disability. 

In answer to the mainstream craft space’s tendency to centre the perspectives and careers of white women, Sharp Notions showcases Black, Indigenous, South-Asian, Chinese, and queer artists and makers and the cultural traditions of craft in diasporic communities.

 Accompanied by full-colour photographs throughout, these powerful essays challenge the traditional view of crafting and examine the role, purpose, joy, and necessity of craft amid the alienation of contemporary life.

This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A book with many images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.

Pinterest Aesthetic in Your Picnic Spread

Experience tranquility with The Little Picnic Book, your ultimate companion to cozy, aesthetic picnics. Master picnic essentials, delve into delicious easy food recipes for foods to eat outside, and immerse yourself in Pinterest aesthetics with every outdoor feast.

#1 New Release in Tailgating Cooking

Experience slow living with The Little Picnic Book. Open up a realm of serene, unhurried living through the simple pleasure of picnics. Explore the charm of the Cottagecore aesthetic and the creativity of cooking, transforming your outdoor meals into a Pinterest aesthetic any cozy gamer, nerd, or dreamy artist would envy.

Cozy cottagecore aesthetics you can eat. Delve into the world of artistic Picnic food with this enriching cottagecore baking book. Each dish is a journey toward the slow living aesthetic, enhancing every gathering with the quaint charm of an Instagram aesthetic picnic.

In this picnic book, find:

• Expert guidance on embodying the Instagram aesthetic in your picnics
• A collection of food to eat outside, from bento, brunch ideas to bread recipes
• Strategies for planning and executing perfect cottagecore aesthetic
• Proven techniques for embracing slow living through the art of outdoor feasts

Divine Diary DIYs for the Innovative Crafter

#1 Best Seller in Book Making & Binding and Scrapbooking

With journal making projects, book binding techniques, and journal prompts, this Treasure Book Making guide has everything you need. Get ready to create personal journals by hand easily—without any extra book-binding tools!

An affordable craft. Hobbies tend to require a big investment, but Author Natasa Marinkovic, creator of popular YouTube channel Treasure Books, focuses on upcycling the available materials around us. Learn how to make beautiful journals—without purchasing book-binding tools, use what you have! With the things you have at home, create projects that are both useful and beautiful. 

Fall into the world of book binding. This junk-journaling-how-to gives readers all of the details on how to make a book through step-by-step creative projects that will save you space and get rid of house clutter. This diary DIY is the ultimate space for your creativity to bloom and grow! 

Inside, you'll find:

• Illustrations and tips to jumpstart your creativity on DIY books 
• Easy-to-follow instructions to structure and make a book for journaling and scrap keeping 
• Lists of accessible materials to use—such as cereal boxes, scraps of paper, and everyday items like buttons and more

If you enjoyed learning how to craft a book in Making Handmade Books, Hand Bookbinding, or journaling books like My Soul Pages, you’ll love Treasure Book Making.

Transform Old Tech into Amazing Modern Inventions

#1 New Release in Electronics and Microelectronics

A tech book for tinkerers and makers. Creating new zombie tech from old tech is eco-friendly and it’s also a fantastic way to learn about the technology we use (or used to use) every day. The only limit is your curiosity and willingness to tinker!

DIY science projects using your discarded stuff. We all have a drawer or closet full of old discarded tech just sitting around gathering dust. Memories of a bygone technological era that have been replaced by newer, shiner, smarter devices. What can you do with them? Most of us don't even know how to properly dispose of them. If only there was a way to save them from their untimely fate.

Hardcore electronics and computer projects. Well empty out that drawer and grab a screwdriver, because the time has come to bring these old devices back from the grave! Old technology may no longer be useful, but it isn’t useless. Hidden inside often discarded devices is a treasure trove of motors, magnets, screens, and other parts just waiting for a chance to be upcycled! And this type of "upcycling" doesn't mean turning an old CD into a coaster, it means something a little more hardcore.

Learn:

• How to make a great Wi-Fi security camera with an old cell phone
• How to make a basic 3D printer out of old computer disk drives
• What can be made with the rare-earth magnets inside old hard drives or the reusable LCD screens in old phones
• And much more

Fans of Popular Science, Smithsonian’s Maker Lab, and The Big Book of Makerspace Projects will love Upcycled Technology.

Take rock collecting to the next level: create gemstones that glisten and shine with beginner instructions that yield professional results.

Beautifully cut, polished, and shaped gemstones are marvelous treasures. They can be very expensive to purchase, but have you ever wondered how to create your own? You might be surprised at how quickly you can learn to do it—and how affordable it is, especially when compared with many other popular hobbies. From Rough Stones to Wow is your one-stop shop for beginning your lapidary journey and being successful.

Written by Jim Magnuson, this accessible how-to guide keeps things simple while covering a variety of the most popular lapidary arts. The step-by-step instructions—supplemented by easy-to-follow, full-color photographs—can help you produce high-quality gemstone products that you’ll be proud to display, wear, or even sell. Learn about the tools and equipment needed, as well as types of rocks and minerals you might want to utilize. Then, with Jim’s focused instruction, you can discover the rewarding experience of taking rough stones and making your own creations. There’s even a brief introduction to jewelry making, with six simple jewelry projects.

You’ll appreciate these features:

• Easy-to-follow directions complemented by action-oriented photos
• Recommendations on lapidary machines
• Tips, charts, and checklists to jump-start your learning
• Techniques and tools that take you from start to finish

A guide to creating community-based art installations using green waste, invasive species and natural materials

Disposing of unwanted natural materials can be expensive and time-consuming, or it can present a tremendous opportunity for creating collaborative eco-art. Invasive-species control, green-waste management, urban gardening, and traditional crafts can all be brought together to strengthen community relationships and foster responsible land stewardship. Simple, easily taught, creative techniques applied with shared purpose become the modern-day equivalent of a barn raising or a quilting bee.

Common Threads is a unique guide to engaging community members in communal handwork for the greater good. Sharon Kallis provides a wealth of ideas for:

• Working with unwanted natural materials, with an emphasis on green waste and invasive species
• Visualizing projects that celebrate the human element while crafting works of art or environmental remediation
• Creating opportunities for individuals to connect with nature in a unique, meditative, yet community-oriented way

Combining detailed, step-by-step instructions with tips for successful process and an overview of completed projects, Common Threads is a different kind of weaving book. This inspirational guide is designed to help artists and activists foster community, build empowerment, and develop a do-it-together attitude while planning and implementing works of collaborative eco-art.

Sharon Kallis is a Vancouver artist who specializes in working with unwanted natural materials. Involving community in connecting traditional hand techniques with invasive species and garden waste, she creates site-specific installations that become ecological interventions. Her recent projects include The Urban Weaver Project, Aberthau: flax=food+fibre, and working closely with fiber artists, park ecologists, First Nations basket weavers, and others.

Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? These brilliant quick & easy applique and embroidery projects give you the opportunity to try something new and expand your crafting skills! From festive tree decorations to lavender bags, cushions to hot water bottle covers, create stunning items for yourself, your friends and your home.

Each unique project includes:

• Simple step-by-step instructions
• Quick makes for fast results
• Beautiful photography of the finished product to guide and inspire

Tapping into the recent craze for cycling and craft, Craft Bomb Your Bike creates the perfect gift purchase for your crafty cycling friends. A cute collection of 20 multi-craft projects from a vintage dress guard, shopping tote basket liner, bike bunting to crocheted arm and legs warmers there is a craft for everyone.

Including designs from popular bloggers Lulu Loves, Cara Medus, Ali Burdon, Kate from Greedy for colour and Claire Belle Makes, craft bomb your pedals with this assortment of easy-to-follow and fun-to-make projects for your bike.

Tapping into the recent craze for cycling and craft, Craft Bomb Your Bike creates the perfect gift purchase for your crafty cycling friends. A cute collection of 20 multi-craft projects from a vintage dress guard, shopping tote basket liner, bike bunting to crocheted arm and legs warmers there is a craft for everyone.

Including designs from popular bloggers Lulu Loves, Cara Medus, Ali Burdon, Kate from Greedy for colour and Claire Belle Makes, craft bomb your pedals with this assortment of easy-to-follow and fun-to-make projects for your bike.

Make little girls' dreams come true with the prettiest sewing projects ever imagined!

Let her . . .
. . . snuggle up in a quilt . . . play-fight with pillows . . . twirl and whirl in skirts and dresses . . . carry her treasures in bags and purses . . . become best friends with a topsy turvy doll . . . and pretty-up her room with lampshades, curtains, cushions and more!

Sewn in Liberty classic florals, rainbow hues and delicate prints, this exquisite collection of easy sewing patterns will help you bring joy and color to any little girl's life.

Three sample projects from Mandy Shaw's Stitch at Home, including a pretty 'place setting' tablecloth, summery bunting and a selection of 'cutwork' cushions (plus an adorable mini pincushion!). These sweet stitchery and appliqué projects are perfect to get you sewing! Each project features step-by-step instructions and illustrated techniques.

Got a taste for travel? Taken from Laura Long's fantastic book, Knitted Toy Travel, this unique quick & easy project teaches you how to knit your very own Penny the Panda. Have heaps of fun whilst expanding your crafting skills at the same time!

This unique project includes:

• Simple step-by-step instructions
• Quick makes for fast results
• Beautiful photography of the finished product to guide and inspire

A fun and festive collection of crocheted Christmas baubles and decorations from five talented designers, presented in Christmassy themes. Select one theme or mix and match to create your perfect Christmas tree decorations. The designs are suitable for all levels of crocheters and are quick and simple to make.  Each theme offers five new patterns; choose from Santa's Grotto which includes the classic Santa Claus with his reindeer to traditional Christmas trees, elves and a string of dancing gingerbread men; or why not crochet a delightful Frozen Winter Wonderland of snowflake baubles, snowmen, hearts and candy bows complete with a Snow Princess. Our Fairy Tale theme is sure to appeal to children and features a fancy Christmas fairy with a jolly pair of Christmas birds, red woodland toadstools and a characterful Christmas gnome.

If you are looking for something more sophisticated, you will be inspired by the stylish collection of Scandinavian Christmas baubles in classic red & white, complete with bunting or our stunning White Christmas theme featuring an amigurumi Christmas tree, with mistletoe baubles, snowflake bunting and Chinese lanterns with Christmas berries.

All the patterns and instructions you need to crochet your bauble collection are included.

Everyone loves LEGO®! This bright collection of 18 jewellery and fashion accessory projects will show you that LEGO® is not just for model making and can be used to create unique and quirky wearables that will be the talk of the town. With ideas ranging from necklaces, rings and bracelets to brooches, belt buckles and even hairbands, readers will be wowed by the creative possibilities of LEGO® as a crafting medium. All the tools, equipment and techniques are explained, and detailed step-by-step instructions will show you what components you need and how to build up each design. Fashion themes included range from Gothic to Kitsch, Nature to Urban and include designs that readers both young and young-at-heart will admire and adore.

Get fired up by fuse beads with this stunning collection of simple makes!

A new wave of crafters are turning Hama Beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colourful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated gifts and accessories.

In this fun collection of genuinely easy makes, you will find fuse bead patterns, designs and ideas for a wide range of items – from jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, to home décor items such as coasters, a photo frame, a garland, a clock and even a lampshade that will have you seeing Hama Beads in a whole new light!

Each project has a full-colour chart plus easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process from start to finish.

Three sample projects from Make Me I'm Yours . . . Party, including cocktail glass cookies, paper lantern decorations and fun and colourful gift bags. Be inspired with beautiful photography of these quick and simple projects to add some pizazz to your party.

A gorgeous collection of projects for a range of cushions and quilts, all inspired by Jo Colwill's life on her Cornish farm. 14 cushion projects which show how to create the cushions themselves using patchwork and quilting, as well as the techniques for stitchery and applique details on the cushion tops. 6 quilt projects which show how to create a range of quilts of different sizes, as well as the techniques for making a quilt sandwich and machine and hand quilting. With easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photographs and delightful illustrations accompanying each project.

Learn to sew beautiful handmade quilts with Lynne Edwards' simple blanket stitch appliqué technique. This gorgeous tranquil design features a stunning blue rose and would look great in any home. With detailed illustrations and full-colour photography coupled with engaging step-by-step instructions, Lynne guides you though the creative process from start to finish, ensure that each stitch is something you can be proud of!

• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• Full-colour illustrations
• Beautiful photography

Choosing the right lampshade can enhance the mood of a room but making lampshades by hand provides a uniquely individual touch 50. Thrifty DIY Lampshades provides you with a beautiful yet achievable collection of lampshade projects that look expensive but don't have the price tag to match to enhance any home!

Each of the 50 projects is accompanied by simple instructions, diagrams and illustrated by beautiful photographs. Useful templates and stencils are also provided to help you master the basic techniques, whether you are a complete novice or an expert DIY-er.

Features a diverse range of styles, techniques and materials for wide appeal - including knitting, sewing, beading, decoupage, upcycling, papercraft and more.

So why not brighten up your decor with handmade lamps in an abundance of styles from contemporary chic to natural organic, classic retro to boho modern.