David & Charles

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and, similarly, the dream of developing a world class American sports car took time and effort. Harley Earl and Ed Cole gave Corvette a push start, and Zora Arkus Duntov took the Plastic Fantastic into orbit, based on the combination of excellent design and hardware, as well as the racing achievements that followed.

Once established, the Corvette became a Chevrolet icon, utilised by Bow Tie and GM marketing to benefit the automaker. However, Corvette was no loss leader, it earned its keep and the respect of industry commentators. The Corvette maintained all these qualities despite the triple whammy of insurance rate hikes, emissions controls and fuel crises, and survived into the ’80s with a fresh design that took on all sports car competitors.

Archive images, independent testing, and the viewpoints of Chevrolet and auto industry personalities illustrate the rise and rise of America’s only sports car, including a substantial mid-engine genesis. Marc Cranswick’s original commentary pays homage to the Corvette as an enduring glamor icon and the ultimate dream machine!

A comprehensive pictorial history of BMW cars covering the post-war models right through to 2013 when electric and hybrid models started to make an appearance.

The detailed text covers all model ranges, and includes full specs, colour variations and styling details. Illustrations include period photographs, advertising brochures, and original drawings. Complementing the historical content are technical specifications, ongoing production changes, and build figures, making this the ideal reference work for model identification and authenticity. Appendices cover model designations, motorsport achievements and TV/movie appearances.

This title is a bookshelf-must for anyone interested in BMW motoring heritage.

A comprehensive pictorial history of all Bentley cars produced between 1933 and 2020.

A model-by-model guide to this classic marque, giving details of design history, model specs, colour variations and styling features. Comprehensively illustrated, the book includes original photographs of all major models, together with interior detail. It is an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to identify or compare Bentley models.

This book is a must-have for any automotive bookshelf, for the Bentley aficionado or those interested in British motoring heritage. James Taylor is an experienced automotive historian and author, who has written many titles for Veloce, this one being another addition to Veloce's hugely successful A Pictorial History series.

Trans-Am Challengers: The Story Behind Detroit's Racing Revolution

In April 1964, Ford’s Mustang pony car stormed onto the scene, igniting a sales phenomenon that forced Detroit’s other automakers to scramble to create their own competitors. Around the same time, the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) was transforming from a purely amateur organisation into a professional racing powerhouse, introducing prize-money championships.

By 1966, the SCCA launched two landmark series: the Canadian-American Challenge Cup (Can-Am) and the Trans-American Sedan Championship (Trans-Am). While Can-Am focused on unlimited FIA Group 7 sports cars, Trans-Am catered to FIA Group 2 touring cars, with classes divided by engine sizes: up to 2000cc and 2001-5000cc. The Over-2000cc class was crafted specifically with the Mustang in mind, ensuring Ford’s interest and leveraging the growing pony car wars.

Chevrolet answered Ford’s Mustang with the launch of the Camaro in September 1966, sparking fierce competition on the track and in showrooms. Soon, Mercury, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, and AMC joined the fray, turning the Trans-Am series into a battleground for Detroit’s ‘Big Four’. Manufacturers saw Trans-Am success as a path to dominance, investing heavily in developing race-ready cars and unleashing low-production homologation specials like the Mustang Boss 302, Camaro Z28, Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am, AMC Javelin Mark Donohue Edition, Dodge Challenger T/A, and Plymouth ’Cuda AAR—now some of the rarest and most valuable classic American cars.

Beyond the famous Mustang and Camaro rivalry, this book uncovers the untold stories of their challengers and the relentless pursuit of sales glory. Mercury nearly claimed the championship in 1967, and AMC triumphed in 1971 and 1972 with Penske Racing. The fierce competition left an indelible mark on American motorsport history.

A chapter also explores lesser-known contenders from outside the U.S., such as Ford Falcon Sprints in the British Saloon Car Championship and the powerful Holden Monaros and Ford Falcons that dominated Australian circuits.

This is more than just a tale of Mustang versus Camaro—it’s the story of an era when Detroit’s finest fought to conquer the track and the showroom floor, leaving a legacy of engineering brilliance and motorsport passion.

A comprehensive pictorial history of all MG cars that were produced from 1930 up to those in production in 2006 when the Rover group collapsed. This is the 'go-to' reference book if you want to compare your Magnettes, MGAs, Midgets or Maestros!

Providing a nostalgic trip down memory lane for any post-war car enthusiast, the text is generously illustrated with original line drawings, and black & white plus colour period photos. All models are covered including sports derivatives, limited editions, vans, estates and coupes, with a section on motorsport achievements and TV and movie appearances. Contemporary factory advertising slogans are featured throughout. Complementing the historical content, technical specifications, ongoing production changes and build figures are also included for completeness.

Trevor Alder has been driving classic cars for many years and has written and compiled several publications researched from his massive self-indexed magazine archive, including several other titles in Veloce's highly successful A Pictorial History series. A bookshelf-must for anyone interested in a slice of Britain's sporting motoring heritage.

Ho ho ho, Merry Stitchmas! Get ready to deck the halls with a Stitchrovia Christmas extravaganza and give your holiday crafting the fun and colour it deserves!

This is a far cry from your grandma's Christmas cross-stitch book. Cooler than the North Pole and fresher than Frosty the Snowman in an ice bar, Emma Congdon brings you 24 bright, joyful, and contemporary festive patterns in her signature style, to stitch and enjoy for years to come.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Festive Patterns: 24 unique designs to celebrate the holiday season.

• Easy-to-Follow Charts: Color and symbol charts for effortless stitching.

• Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear guidance for every project.

• Stunning Photography: Beautiful visuals to inspire your creativity.

• Quick Gift Ideas: Last-minute crafting solutions for the perfect present.

So, kick back with a hot cocoa (or festive tipple), grab your tools, and get ready to sleigh your way through some epic Christmas stitching!

Could cross-stitching end up being Santa's secret hobby after delivering this book? We'd like to think so...

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.

A unique crochet doll collection which combines environmental awareness with amigurumi crochet patterns to create nature-inspired dolls.

The dolls represent the main elements of a healthy ecosystem and the importance of protecting our planet. Each doll has its own small sidekick project too, you can choose from The Lady of the Lakes with her turtle sidekick or the Ocean King and his stingray.

Author, Nathalie Amiel, is passionate about protecting the planet and has included information about the inspiration behind each of the designs and how the dolls represent different elements of a healthy ecosystem.

Choose from the Tree Prince, the Lady of the Lakes, the Flower Fairy and the Sun Queen. Other dolls include the Ocean Mermaid King who represents the importance of keeping our oceans healthy and raises awareness about global warming, the Mushroom Sprite which represents how important fungi are for decomposition and recycling nutrients back into the food chain, and the Hummingbird Fairy because birds are vital for spreading seeds and pollinating flowers and more.

The dolls are made using amigurumi crochet techniques and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs for each of the designs.

Calling all Taylor fans! Embrace your love for the world-famous star in a truly special way with this exceptional collection of more than 20 embroidery patterns inspired by her most iconic looks.

Delve into Taylor's distinct style and flamboyant fashion as you embark on a stitching journey through the very outfits she graced the stage with during real-life performances. Capture those cherished Taylor moments forever in the art of embroidery.

Fear not if you're new to embroidery; this collection offers easy-to-follow patterns that require just a small number of basic stitches. From there, immerse yourself in over 20 epic designs paying tribute to Taylor's signature style.

To make things even simpler, each pattern comes with heat-activated transfers. Just iron them directly onto your chosen fabric, whether it's a garment, accessory, or something destined for hoop art.

Let your love for Taylor shine through as you bring these unique patterns to life, showcasing your stitchy superfan status to the world! Embrace the art, the music, and the magic of Taylor's world as you create cherished mementos of her iconic presence. With each stitch, you'll be forever connected to the charm and charisma that make Taylor the beloved star she is today. Whether you're crafting for yourself or gifting to a fellow fan, this embroidery adventure will be an unforgettable celebration of all things Taylor !

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.

Filled with the myths and legends of the deep, this new illustrated edition of the cult classic folklore collection reveals the stories that swirled on the open seas, and the customs that remain part of maritime life.

The vivid, often eerie, superstitions, tales and rituals of the sea were the sailors ‘response to danger — immediate and uncontrolled. As a sailing-ship beat for weeks across the Southern Ocean, domain of the albatross, meeting no one in the lonely wastes, her crew felt an urgent need to appease the sea-gods. Even today, with engines, iron or fibreglass hulls, and less credulous seamen, much traditional sea lore has survived, especially in the fishing fleets.

Stories of phantom ships and crews (from the Flying Dutchman onwards), of the perennial sea-serpent, of lonely lighthouses; rituals such as the crossing-the-line ceremonies or blessing the fishing fleet; old weather lore, sailors’ chanties and sea language, taboos and talismans, precautions taken at keel-laying or launching — all these are recorded and interpreted here.

For everyone who enjoys strange stories and the chilly fascination of the unconquered sea, or thrills to watch man pitting himself against merciless elements, this book is a delight and a mine of information. Margaret Baker is unrivalled at collecting traditions of the past and showing the part they have played for generations of men in their daily lives. With brand new illustrations by Philip Harris.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Japanese embroidery with this beautifully crafted book, which offers a stunning collection of 200 patterns, capturing the timeless elegance and intricate artistry of Japanese design.

Enjoy a wide array of patterns inspired by the graceful beauty of kimonos, the delicate charm of floral arrangements, and the profound simplicity of traditional Japanese design. Each pattern is meticulously charted with clear colour guides, ensuring that both beginners and experienced stitchers can create the patterns with ease.

Embrace the mindfulness and calming nature of repetitive stitching. The soothing process of cross stitching allows you to immerse yourself in a meditative practice, enhancing your well-being while creating beautiful art. Many of the patterns in this book are designed as repeat patterns, enabling you to extend them to cover any size of fabric, offering flexibility and creativity in your projects.

With simple techniques and detailed instructions, this book makes the art of cross stitching accessible to everyone. Whether you're looking to adorn your home with unique decor or create heartfelt handmade gifts, this essential directory of authentic Japanese cross stitch patterns provides endless inspiration.

A collection of crochet patterns for 3 dimensional flowers and foliage which can be used to create beautiful floral bouquets to display at home or gift to friends and family.

This practical guide to crochet flowers explains how to make and construct 35 different types of flowers and foliage including all the most popular flowers and plants. These can then be combined in endless combinations to create wonderful bouquets to display at home or to give as gifts.

Crochet A Flower Bouquet includes:

• Crochet patterns and charts for 35 flowers and foliage including all the classic flowers and some more unusual blooms.

• Step-by-step instructions for how to construct the finished blooms and attach the flower heads and leaves to stems for the most life-like results.

• Five themed bouquet projects using different combinations of the flowers and foliage including a stunning wedding bouquet.

This unique collection of crochet patterns for beautifully lifelike blooms offers endless possibilities for combining different flowers and foliage to create bespoke floral bouquets to treasure forever. Delight friends and family with a wonderful gift of crocheted flowers for special occasions and enjoy making all 35 flowers and plants.

Join Maude, the Retro Quilter, and bring a touch of vintage cool to your quilting designs! With step-by-step instructions, beautiful photography, and easy-to-follow templates, this book has everything you need to make your retro quilting dreams a reality.

• Timeless Designs with a Modern Twist – Maude’s signature blend of nostalgic colorways, retro motifs, and contemporary flair makes this a must-have for any quilter looking to try something fresh and fun.
• Projects for Every Quilter – Featuring 15 retro-inspired quilts, each with instructions for four sizes, you can create everything from small wall hangings to full-size bed quilts.
• Beginner-Friendly Guidance – A comprehensive skills section covers essential techniques, from selecting fabrics to finishing your quilt, ensuring that even new quilters feel confident.

With Maude’s "fun and done" approach, quilting is about progress, enjoyment, and creativity—never perfection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this book will help you find your quilting joy. Pick up your fabric, thread your needle, and start stitching your way to retro bliss today!

Leading yourself on a self-led retreat is a truly empowering experience. It’s time to retreat yourself!

Attending a wellness retreat offers a sacred space to pause and reconnect, to step off the monotonous treadmill of daily life to rest, restore and re-energise. Given the right setting, guidance and schedule a retreat can be a life-changing experience. However, the true magic of a retreat doesn’t lie in the location, the leader, or the group - no matter how enjoyable they might be. The true magic lies in your ability to choose to participate and to hand yourself over fully to the experience. Any insights, wisdom or inner shifts you experience while on retreat - whether group or self-led - is all owned by and because of you. The retreat is the excuse to pause. The activities are the vehicle for reconnection. The carved-out space for self-reflection is where the real magic happens.

Creating your own retreat experience at home or elsewhere is the ultimate act of self-care. Done right, a self-led retreat can be just as powerful, if not more so, than a group experience. Although the bonds formed with others on group retreats can often be one of the highlights for many retreat-goers, navigating group dynamics and different energies can sometimes be distracting and, at times, challenging. A self-led retreat is designed specifically to meet all of your own individual needs, allowing you to connect with yourself on a profoundly deep level.

In this spirited guide, readers will plan, design and prepare for their own self-led retreat. A pick n mix of retreat activities, rituals, recipes and more offers support and guidance during the retreat experience, with suggestions on how readers can integrate learning and insights after the retreat has been completed.

Draw great Manga pictures every week for a whole year and never be bored again!
Learn the secrets of Manga drawing, from getting the right proportions to creating a personality with different facial expressions and adding depth with layers of colour. Then follow 52 step-by-step sequences showing you exactly how to build up a huge range of motifs, starting with simple shapes and progressing to adding detail, texture and colour. Each sequence is entirely visual, with no instructions to read, so it really is easy to create your own Manga characters. All you need is paper and some pens!

The fun-packed box contains:

• 52 cards with character themes that include Sports, Work, Outdoors and Warriors
• Mini Book provides guided tuition on drawing head, faces and expressions
• Draw great Manga pictures every week for a whole year and never be bored again!

This adorable value-packed box will provide hours of entertainment and let you embrace the Japanese art of Manga every week of the year.

Thready or knot, here we come… easy animal embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze!

In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful animal designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project.

• Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys.

• Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric.

• 12 creative designs to choose from: Cat, Hedgehog, Puffin, Alpaca, Sheep, Unicorn, Elephant, Butterfly, Hare, Fox, Bee and Giraffe.

Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.

Build Your Artistic Confidence and Draw Like a Pro!

Get Started with Procreate guides you through 20 practice tutorials, using a 10-step plan to boost your skills in working with digital tools and techniques. Projects include people, animals, buildings, nature, hand lettering and decorative borders.

• ideal for beginners and artists of all abilities
• designed to be future-proof for planned updates
• provides links to additional colours and custom brushes
• packed with fresh ideas, inspiration and fun projects

Discover a whole new world of Digital Drawing and Get Started with Procreate!

Unleash Your True Potential and Embrace Your Inner Darkness

Winner of The Gift of the Year 2025!

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Make the beautiful paper bouquet shown on the cover, all from the pages of the book. Simply press out the pre-punched pieces, shape, and add glue!

The Bouquet in a Book is an all-in-one papercraft kit that makes it easy to create a gorgeous floral arrangement that never wilts. The entire bouquet – stems, flowers and foliage – are ready to be easily pressed out of the pages with no cutting required, then rolled, shaped and glued to form this delightful bouquet display.

Whether you love creative projects or are brand-new to crafting, this book makes it simple and satisfying to bring everlasting flowers to life. A thoughtful alternative to fresh flowers, it's ideal for gifts, décor, and settings where real flowers aren't allowed such as hospitals, care homes, or allergy-sensitive spaces.

• Everything you need is inside: Includes all the paper pieces to make a complete bouquet, from stems and leaves to detailed flowers like roses, daisies, peonies, and anemones.
• No crafting experience needed: Clear step-by-step photo instructions and a QR code to bonus video tutorials makes it easy for everyone to get beautiful results.
• Just add a few simple tools: All you need is a regular glue stick, a hot glue gun, a bamboo skewer or a thin dowel, and a spoon – items you likely already have at home.
• A perfect gift that lasts: Ideal for birthdays, thank-yous, Mother's Day, get-well wishes, or just because!
• A creative, calming activity: Enjoy a rewarding, mindful project that results in an elegant bouquet for display or gifting – no watering required!

Start making paper flowers today with the minimum of fuss and watch your creativity bloom!

Discover the easy craft of needle felting and make super-cute gifts in the form of lucky charms in this engaging guide to needle felting for beginners.

With accessible step-by-step instructions and the minimum of tools and experience, readers will be able to make 20 cute kawaii-style lucky charms inspired by cultures from around the world. From the iconic Swedish Dala Horse to the beckoning Japanese Maneki-neko Cat, and the symbolically rich Irish Shamrock, each project is designed to infuse positive vibes and good fortune into the lives of those who receive these adorable gifts.

The straightforward instructions ensure that even those new to the art of needle felting can easily follow along, fostering a sense of accomplishment and creative satisfaction. The book not only serves as a practical manual but also as a cultural journey, showcasing the diversity of lucky symbols from different corners of the world. Readers can immerse themselves in the rich traditions associated with each charm, adding a layer of depth and meaning to their crafting experience.

Whether you are a novice or an experienced crafter, this guide provides a delightful avenue for expressing creativity while spreading good luck and positive energy through the art of needle felting. Discover the joy of crafting personalized, heartfelt gifts that transcend cultural boundaries and bring smiles to the faces of those who receive them.

Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris.

Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch; the 'long and short stitch'. Using this technique you can effectively paint with thread in a similar way to brushstrokes on a canvas.

This richly illustrated guide includes:

• A step-by-step introduction to embroidery techniques, including advice on materials and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed.

• Nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden and Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, birds and butterflies.

• High-quality iron-on templates for easy design transfer onto the fabric, with full guidance on how to use them.

Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail, from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding and gold foiling, making it a real treasure for the book lover.

From a cup of coffee to a panda, this comprehensive directory of 100 step-by-step watercolor projects will teach you how to paint it, in six steps or less!

Watercolor painting has never been easier or more fun with this super-accessible guide to painting animals, botanicals, food and drink, and more! With easy-to-follow visual steps, you’ll see how to build up realistic looking pictures from the first washes to the final details.

This value-packed book will be an essential resource for artists looking for quick and fun projects, that can help you relax and unwind in the rush of every day life. Turn your finished projects into greetings cards, gift tags or scale them up for finished wall art and share your creativity with your loved ones.

With 100 diverse projects to choose from, this book will fill you with inspiration for painting throughout the year, through each season and celebration, and open your eyes to the abundance of exciting subjects that are all around us.

Following the success of her first book, Watercolor for the Soul, Sharone Stevens remains passionate about encouraging you to build a regular, joyful and relaxing watercolor practice by providing you with lots of subject ideas and showing you exactly how to paint it!

The adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends have been delighting generations of children around the world for over 120 years. In this unique crochet book, Beatrix Potter's iconic illustrations have been brought to life as cute crochet characters, allowing you to create adorable amigurumi animals from the best-loved Peter Rabbit™ stories.

With step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, you'll be able to make all the most enduring characters from Beatrix Potter's world. Crochet Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Mr. Jeremy Fisher, Tom Kitten, Squirrel Nutkin, the Tailor of Gloucester, and more, plus some charming props from Mr McGregor's garden.

Author Carla Mitrani has translated Beatrix Potter's original illustrations into super cute crochet versions, which will be instantly recognizable to fans of the Peter Rabbit™ stories. All the crochet techniques needed to make the animals are included, with step-by-step photos to guide you.

Featuring beautiful illustrations from the tales alongside the patterns, this is a visual treat for fans of Peter Rabbit, allowing you to crochet toys for fans of all ages!

Officially licensed by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. BEATRIX POTTER™ and PETER RABBIT™ © Frederick Warne & Co., 2024

Goddesses are not only powerful spiritual figures, they are also archetypes that represent our deepest feelings and most powerful experiences. They are exiles, witches, queens, lovers, grievers, rage-filled warriors, playful beauties, despairing crones, and hopeful maidens. They can move with us through the cycles of our lives, teaching us over and over again what can be learned from our most difficult experiences.

Through the stories of goddesses and mythic figures from around the world, we will learn how exile makes us powerful, how grief is a form of love, how protest and play can work together, how rage is a necessary aspect of forgiveness, how loneliness can be a magical form of desire, and how despair always sits right next to hope.

This book will explore a range of goddesses including Eve, Lilith, Inanna, Persephone, Kali, The Morrigan, and more, spanning mythology from the East to the West. Learn how these divine feminine archetypes are with you in times of struggle and a part of you in times of strength.

Framed around the archetypes of maiden, warrior, mother and crone, this book looks at how embodying the power of the goddesses can be a balm in hard times, and help readers to connect with, and feel how important, their emotions and their divine feminine power can be.

Hormone Goddess is the definitive guide to understanding – and supporting – the female hormone cycle. Written by Samantha Hadadi – @the_hormone_goddess on Instagram – it explores the four stages of the female hormone cycle, and shares how to embrace each stage and work with, not against, the hormonal changes that occur naturally, celebrating it for the power it has in connecting women to, and rooting them in, the natural world. The Hormone Goddess wants to help women to feel empowered and enchanted by this connection to the rhythm of their bodies, and not ashamed, frightened, or even just annoyed by it.

The messaging around periods and female hormones can often be quite negative – they are something to be “managed”, denied or hidden, making this natural process seem like another burden women have to bear. While a lot of work has been done in the last few years to destigmatize periods, many women still have huge gaps in their knowledge of how their own bodies work. Hormone Goddess fills those gaps.

In Hormone Goddess the negative narrative is swept away as the magic of the menstrual cycle, and how understanding and working with it can make life easier, takes centre stage. Following the hormone cycle through a month, the power of each stage is covered, as well as tips and recipes for self care in that stage. Incredibly supportive, the magic of the human body is explored in all its majesty, as the ways we can embrace the female hormone cycle are celebrated.

Get ready to take your needlepoint to the next level and gain the confidence to start making bold stitching choices!

A book of decorative stitches is like a candy store for needlepointers but sometimes the choice can be overwhelming. In Next-Level Needlepoint, bestselling author and popular designer Emma Homent walks you through over 100 stitches designed to build your skills and offers expert advice on where best to use them.

• Features 100 stitches to create texture, movement, and scenic elements in your needlepoint projects.

• Includes full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow diagrams for every stitch, no matter your ability level.

• Includes 10 fun project ideas to show off your newly-learned stitches, plus full guidance on how to start and finish a project perfectly.

This book builds on Emma’s bestselling Needlepoint: A Modern Stitch Directory, taking your needlepoint skills up a gear. With her handy step-by-step guides packed full of how-to illustrations and photos you’ll find it easy to succeed with every stitch.

Thready or knot, here we come… easy botanical embroidery patterns with iron-on transfers to make your next embroidery project a breeze

In this innovative, high-quality booklet you'll discover 12 beautiful botanical designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project.

• Beginner-friendly booklet featuring step-by-step stitch guides, full-colour photos and thread keys.

• Tear-out heat-activated transfers take all the hassle out of transferring the designs onto your fabric.

• 12 creative designs to choose from: Blackthorn Bramble, Fields of Provence, Forest Ferns, Highland Heathers, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Seedhead Spray, Succulents, Wildflower Meadow, Wildwood, Winter Walk and Wintertide.

Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.

Simple sewing projects and papercraft ideas with Tilda fabrics and embellishments.

This is a seasonal collection of projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Choose from a stunning variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, decorations, gifts, cards and soft toys. The colour palette used includes beautiful shades of red, pink, taupe, cream, turquoise and blue. Projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations.

In this book you will find ideas for decorations and gifts – large and small sewing projects like different Santas, Christmas stockings and angels that you can make with your friends. Other simple projects like homemade ribbons, soaps and chocolate gifts are suitable for a more impromptu workshop.

The unique designs include gorgeous paper cornets, sewn purses, Christmas cards, tree decorations, cute angels and luxury stockings, perfect for Christmas.

The editors have compiled an incredible volume, packed with memories and photographs that recall the locomotives, branch lines, summer Saturday peak traffic, GWR narrow gauge, and more to create a vivid picture of a unique time and place.

• Bead Stringing
• Using Wire
• Making Findings and Rings
• Bead Stitches
• Bead Embroidery
• Making Beads, Charms and Pendants
• Using Polymer Clay

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for cushions and pillows from established designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter’s Bible and Knitter’s Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market, all the knitted cushion projects included are either Beginner, Easy or Intermediate skill level, and the majority are Easy. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will also find an explanation of the abbreviations used, a knitting needle conversion chart, a skill level key, a standard yarn weight chart, knitting techniques and making-up techniques. Projects include: Pompom Cushion, Bright Stripe Pillows, Beaded Cushion, Vibrant Seating Cube, Fringed Ribbon Pillow. Blooming Rose Pillow, French Knitted Cushion. Black and White Pillow, Diamond Pattern Pillow and Bunting Cushion.

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for hats and scarves from established designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of The Knitter’s Bible and Knitter’s Bible project books. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles for the new-to-knitting market, all the knitted hat and scarf projects included are either Beginner, Easy or Intermediate skill level, and the majority are Easy. As well as patterns and project instructions, you will also find an explanation of the abbreviations used, a knitting needle conversion chart, a skill level key, a standard yarn weight chart, knitting techniques and making-up techniques. Projects include: Garter Stitch Scarf, Rib Stitch Hat and Scarf Duo, Wave Pattern Scarf, Ribbon Scarf, Seed Stitch Set, Bramble Stitch Wrap, Denim Cap, Hooded Capelet, Flower Hat, Beaded Scarf, Ski Hat.

Pam and Nicky Lintott have sold over 250,000 books all over the world – testament to their extraordinary talent for creating great quilt designs with easy-to-follow instructions. Following on from the best-selling title Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts, this is a beautiful collection of quilt designs using layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs and fat-eighth bundles. As Pam and Nicky say in the introduction, ‘Often you will be using fabrics that you wouldn’t normally choose (or be brave enough to use) and we can assure you that often it is those fabrics that add the extra sparkle. We hope that this sparkle in our quilts will inspire you’.

In More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts the authors bring you 14 brand new and delightful projects. The designs vary from lap quilts to full-sized examples, and Pam and Nicky show you how to get the most from irresistible pre-cut fabric bundles. You can vary the size of the finished quilts by using the handy 'vital statistics' panel for your calculations. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and illustrations make creating stunning quilts from pre-cut fabric bundles accessible to quilters of all abilities. Add in the lovely photographs of gorgeous quilts and you have another must-have purchase from this talented team.