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A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for blankets and throws 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 blanket and throw 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: Sequin Throw, Garter Stitch Throw, Eight-Panel Blanket, Baby Blanket, Harlequin Patchwork Throw, Textured Table Runner, Crib Coverlet, Ripple-Effect Blanket, Cozy Lap Throw, Loop Stitch Throw.

Discover a colorful 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.

Learn how to make gorgeous quilting, patchwork, applique and sewing projects with Country Cottage Quilting, from bestselling author and fabric designer Lynette Anderson. Lynette's country cottage garden provides the inspiration for this collection of 15 beautiful projects, from quick-to-stitch applique designs that make ideal gifts to larger wall hangings and bed-sized quilt patterns. The stunning designs combine charming hand embroidery with traditional patchwork and quilting techniques. Beautiful fabrics, warm colours and a homely feel are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette's heart-warming, quirky style.

Inside Country Cottage Quilting: Patchwork and Applique Projects – 15 projects for you to make at home, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, scissor keepers and sewing cases. Techniques – all the sewing, patchwork and applique techniques you need to know to make the projects. In this book you will learn about sewing seams, pressing work, needle-turn applique, English paper piecing, how to make yo yos, how to quilt, and more, and you will also find a comprehensive guide to all of the embroidery stitches that Lynette uses.

From Dior's New Look to Mad Men, from the swinging sixties geometry to seventies fringing, Vintage Knits for Him & Her offers you a fabulous collection of 30 knitting patterns for men and women on a retro theme.

The 30 designs are all inspired by classic knitwear designs from the 1950s to the 1970s - all fully updated for today's knitter, using modern yarns in contemporary colorways that will appeal to today's tastes and will be fun to knit and more fun to wear!

Each pattern features advice on yarn choice, detailed knitting instructions and easy-to-follow charts and diagrams for intarsia, design detailing and shaping.

The 1950s chapter evokes the spirit of Dior's 'New Look' and Mad Men - with highly wearable designs such as a men's rib stitch cardigan and a beautiful women's twinset.

The 1960s chapter features designs inspired by Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges and include a men's zip-up cardigan and a smart contrast-trim cardigan and women's monochrome geometric instarsia mini skirt and jumper.

The 1970s chapter is packed with fun designs including a men's fringed cardigan and women's rainbow striped hooded top with muff-style pocket.

This stylish collection is sure to delight knitters and make it easy for you to knit up vintage-style garments that will remain firm wardrobe favourites for years to come!

Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners. Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Choose from 16 simple projects, each focusing on a different technique, from bags and cushions to table mats, wall hangings and bed quilts. Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions accompany each project, making them all suitable for even a complete novice. The book also includes a quilting glossary explaining common quilting and sewing terms.

This title presents the easy-as-pie step-by-step instructions that are perfect for novice bakers, while the gorgeous designs provide inspiration for the more experienced sugarcrafter. It includes everything you need to create stunning (and tasty!) baked treats from start to finish, with a delicious range of cake and filling recipes. Each chapter has its own stylish presentation cake design, showing how you can display your whoopie pies for special occasions.

Create gorgeous quilts from the latest pre-cut fabric rolls from Moda--Dessert Rolls. Featuring twelve gorgeous new quilt designs accompanied by step instructions and easy to follow diagrams, making them suitable for quilters of all abilities. Each quilt pattern has been recreated in an alternative colourway for extra inspiration. The dessert theme is echoed in the designs themselves which have been given tempting names such as Afternoon Tea; Sugar 'n' Spice; Pavlova and Marmalade Cake.

These aren't your mother's handbags; they're better! Gone are the days of the basic black or brown bag that was built more for storage than for style. This exciting guide gives quilters the chance to show off their talents, add a fabulously unique bag to their own wardrobe or give as a gift, and learn new skills too.

Acclaimed author Susan Briscoe presents and irresistible new collection of patchwork bag designs to excite and inspire bag-lovers everywhere. From exquisite evening bags to practical portfolios and robust rucksacks, each project is presented with full step-by-step instructions and illustrations, allowing you to create your own unique accessories with ease, and prompting the question wherever you go: 'where did you get that bag?'

Discover:

• 13 sets of detailed designs to create 21 stunning bags
• Directions for creating a variety of bags including a tuck-in-bag, backpack, saddle bag, and camera satchel
• Opportunities to delve into new techniques on a small scale before taking on bigger projects
• Essential advice about selecting fabric and securing comfortable carrying straps

Stitch yourself a handmade Christmas with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for Christmas stockings, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 11 wonderful cross stitch designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Choose from a traditional mantel stocking, to a cute penguin stocking, a fairy stocking for a little princess or a fun Santa stocking for a little prince. Stitch mini cross stitch stockings to hang on your Christmas tree, or stitch a festive stocking cross stitch sampler. With designs to suit all tastes and abilities, this charming cross stitch collection is sure to inspire you to start stitching today!

Would you love to sew beautiful clothes for your children but are a bit nervous about following traditional sewing patterns? This unique pattern booklet is the perfect way to dip your toe into dressmaking even if you are an absolute novice.

Easy to follow instructions and photography, together with full-size patterns make these stylish designs really accessible to all sewers. Each garment has been graded for children aged from 2 to 6 years. Choose from a super cute halter playsuit, top and dress, or make all three!

Want to be an entrepreneur? Thanks to the internet, it's never been easier, and with the help of this step-by-step business start-up guide, you can get your own online enterprise up and running in 6-weeks or less! Featuring a combination of highly practical advice and warm encouragement, you will benefit from helpful worksheets, checklists and step-by-step instructions, all presented in a positive and engaging tone. You will learn the process of deciding what to sell, how to develop a brand, how to choose the right platform and getting your online shop live and ready to take orders from customers around the world in rapid time.

The directory of online marketplaces and online shop solutions will help you decide which are the best options for you to sell online, while the case studies and real life stories from successful online shop owners demonstrate that success is not only possible but highly achievable!

This guide will help not only handmade sellers but anyone with a home-based business such as vintage finds, designer prints, customized t-shirts, wedding stationery, upcycled jewelry, patterns, ebooks and more!

A fresh, fun and contemporary book of 100 DIY paper projects with a modern, quirky twist!

Paperie features a myriad of innovative ideas and easy-to-master papercraft techniques including clever ideas for unique stationery, home decor, cute paper jewellery, inspiring wedding ideas, upcycled gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories.

Each of the techniques are accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions and diagrams – techniques include origami, stamping, stencilling, embossing, transfers, stitching on paper, collage, papercutting, decoupage, screen printing and papier mache.

For those who can't wait to get started the tear-out pages at the back of the book offer stunning patterned papers and templates that you can use to create some of the projects right away!

Here are some of the fab projects you can make: stationery items - envelopes, gift wrap, calendars and business cards, or stuff for parties - banners, garlands, badges, crackers and hats, puppets, or decor for the home - wall art, lighting, bowls, storage, vases, maps and birdhouses, even accessories - shoes, necklaces, spectacles and cufflinks, for weddings - pinatas, confetti, flowers and favors, or for those special gifts - mobiles, kites, pomanders, picture frames... and much, much more!

The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible: Stencilling: Learn how to use cake stencils to create gorgeous, easy-to-achieve stencilling designs on your decorated cakes, cupcakes and cookies with this stunning booklet of stencilling techniques and designs from the bestselling The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible. Includes sugar and royal icing recipes, instruction for covering cake boards, storing and transporting your decorated cakes, plus all the basic cake decorating and stencilling techniques you need to know, from royal icing stencilling, to using matt dusts and metallic dusts. You will even learn how to make your own stencil! Try out your new stencilling skills with 12 stunning cake designs, featuring stencilled patterns and motifs on celebration cakes, cupcakes and cookies.

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for bags 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 bag 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: Fake-Fur Handbag, Drawstring Bag, Patchwork Shoulder Bag, Chunky Button Backpack, The Convertible Bag, Cow-Print Shopping Tote, Summer Flower Bag, Frilly Handbag, Simple Shoulder Bag, Posy Purse, Rose Corsage Pinstripe, Bead Trim Evening Bag.

Photographs always evoke strong emotions with those special moments caught on camera - this book shows you over 75 fabulous ways to display your photographs on virtually any surface! Using the very latest trends, techniques and materials this books shows you how photos can be added to practically any surface to create unique gifts. Project ideas include: canvas prints, bottles, plates, mugs and jars, jewelry, cushions, blankets, toys and puzzles.

Step-by-step photographs will both teach and inspire you to create amazing results - so give your creativity free rein and fill your life with your special moments.

Bring some myth and magic into your cross stitch with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for fantasy dragons and unicorns, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features eight magical designs for fantasy creatures in a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. From a Chinese dragon to a Phoenix rising, you are sure to find an enchantment in this cross stitch collection.

Fat quarters aren't just for quilters! All sewers love these inexpensive pieces of fabric and this book shows you how to create 50 fabulous projects from your stash.

This unique collection of 50 quick-and-easy sewing patterns includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts and more--all made using fat quarters.

Projects range from instant fixes like coin purses needing just one fat quarter, to quilts and wall hangings that need up to 10 fat quarters which will really bust your stash!

11-talented designers from across the blogosphere contribute their patterns - including cases and cosies, bags and baskets, pillows and playmats, quilts and clothes - to this desirable, super-value package, that like the fabrics themselves, just begs to be taken home!

US bloggers featured include Kevin Kosbab and Cynthia Shaffer and Kaye Prince from Canada.

Make your own unique and huggable soft toys with this quirky collection of 12 easy-to-sew stuffed animal patterns, so cute they are guaranteed to make children of all ages smile!

With fun photography and clear detailed diagrams inspired by Japanese pattern books, each step is then broken down in jargon-free instructions – which beginner sewers will find super-helpful – while more advanced sewers will be able to work from the diagrams alone.

As well as giving readers all the advice they need on materials, stuffing and sewing techniques, all the templates needed are given at actual size, meaning readers can trace them straight off the page and start sewing straight away!

The 12 cute stuffed animal designs will delight boys and girls alike and include patterns for a monkey, an owl, a bear, a dragon, a tiger, a cat, a dog, a hippo and more. All the toys are made in washable and affordable quilt-weight cotton, so you can choose your own favourite colors and prints to get creative with!

A gorgeous collection of over 50 projects inspired by Tilda’s studio.

• Choose from a stunning variety of designs for yourself and your home, including bags, accessories, clothing, decorations, gifts and soft toys.
• The colour palette used includes beautiful shades of lavender, pink, teal, turquoise, green and blue.
• Easy-to-follow instructions, gorgeous colour photos and delightful illustrations accompany each project.

Sew super cute rag dolls and their gorgeous clothes to make the perfect present for little girls. There's one basic doll sewing pattern which you can then alter to personalize your doll's hair and eye color and hair style! Then choose from a range of fabulous different themed outfits and accessories to complete your uniquely charming doll--including a ballerina doll, a bedtime doll and a fairy doll! All instructions are suitable for intermediate to experienced sewers and include full-sized templates for the doll, clothes and accessories.

Corinne Crasbercu is a dressmaking specialist with a background in ready-to-wear and haute couture fashion design, she now designs for Marie Claire magazine.

With such a massive range of festive patterns and designs in the craft stores, crafting with washi tape at Christmas is the ultimate joy of the season! In this super collection of over 30 simple craft projects, author Kami Bigler of "NoBiggie" blog fame, shows you how to use washi tape in an array of ways to create fun and festive makes for the holidays. With quick and clever Christmas cards, pretty paper ornaments, embellished gifts, cute decorations, creative wrapping ideas and more, Washi Tape Christmas offers a wealth of creativity to get you crafting this Christmas.

A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for quick Christmas cards, from leading cross stitch designers. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow instructions. This booklet contains 39 festive designs, meaning you are sure to find a card to suit every one of your special recipients and have fun stitching all year round making handmade cross stitch Christmas cards that will be treasured forever.

A user-friendly library of over 350 charming fairy motifs, including:

• Famous Fairies
• Fairy babes
• Seasonal Fairies
• Fairy Tales
• Trolls and Ogres
• Party Fairies
• Woodland Fairies
• Sprites and Elves
• Fairy Dwellings
• Pixies
• Animal Fairies
• Manga Fairies
• Garden Fairies
• Floral Fairies
• Bedtime Fairies
• Images capture the essence of fairy land, with fairy tale scenery, enchanting new fantasy friends and classic characters, as well as a fairy alphabet and decorative borders
• Includes an illustrated guide to applying the motifs using a variety of techniques to inspire crafters to create wonderful cards, captivating gifts and a host of unique treasures

Want to learn to crochet, but have no idea where to start? Well this book will guide you through the basics and have you completing your first project in just one day!

Each new stitch is explained in easy steps with accompanying photographs and diagrams and is followed up with a project showing you how to utilize your new found skills.

The 20 modern projects range from a super simple cafetiere cosy to a granny square blanket, plus there is a section dedicated to 'extreme crochet', using t-shirt yarn to create larger-than-life crocheted creations.

In addition, crochet charts are included for each stitch and pattern with the author explaining, in detail, how to read and follow charts.

The author's chatty, informal style will take you on your journey from newbie to fully-fledged crocheter and before you know it you'll be crocheting and making fantastic homemade presents for friends and family.

Crochet blogger, Sarah Shrimpton, who blogs under the name Annaboos House, is a self taught crocheter and former teacher, who started blogging for fun and now has over 7k followers on Instagram.

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns from established designer and best-selling 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 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.

A collection of quick and easy quilting projects including designs by authors such as Lin Clemens (The Quilter's Bible), Marion Elliot and Tacha Bruecher from Fat Quarterly.

The projects include home decoration notions such as hanging hearts, quilted oven gloves, table mats and cushions. Every project is quick and easy to do even if you've never quilted before.

Choose from hand or machine quilted projects and make fabulous gifts for friends and family.

Instagram doyenne, Isabelle Kessadjian, the hottest name in crochet brings you adorable animals to crochet in this fabulous new collection of 12 cheeky crocheted characters.

From foxes in the forest to perky pigs in the farmyard, each of the animals come with their very own stylish wardrobe and mini accessories! Isabelle's easy to follow patterns show you how to crochet each animal friends and then you can choose how you want to clothe and accessorize!

Each animal is presented as a mini story to bring your new friend to life, so why not go on a day out with Family Rabbit and their baby Bunny, take a romantic trip to Paris with Koala and Panda, have fun on a camping trip with Bear complete with satchel and camera, explore the forest with Reindeer and Fox, and enjoy a feast with the pink and perky Pigs.

These fantastic animals have bags of personality and as gifts will delight your family and friends!

A collection of Japanese style quilting projects by Susan Briscoe which really captures the essence of Japanese quilting style. Includes step instructions for creating Japanese style quilting projects including throws, cushions and quilts. The projects feature traditional Japanese techniques, designs and fabrics. Includes small, accessible projects such as coasters alongside full sized quilt instructions, as well as traditional Japanese quilting techniques such as sashiko.

Over 20 stylish projects featuring Mandy Shaw's unique motifs for births, birthdays, weddings, Christmas and other celebrations. Features bunting and pennant designs that can be adapted to suit any occasion. Perfect for all abilities, with clear step-by-step instructions and stitch diagrams for both right and left handers.

Best-selling jelly roll quilt Authors, Pam & Nicky Lintott, turn their attention to quilting with rulers in this new collection of 18 quilt patterns.

These gorgeous quilts come together quickly and easily using specialist quilt rulers. Cut accurate shapes for quick piecing with easy-to-follow step instructions and diagrams to create 18 stunning quilt designs.

Sew a little love and give the gift of handmade with Vintage Modern Gifts!

A bright contemporary collection of over 20 patchwork and sewn projects, designed to make readers smile and have fun with fabric from Helen Philipps - a popular craft designer whose highly desirable style is a cross between Cath Kidston and Tilda.

The projects are all simple enough for beginners yet desirable enough for more experienced sewers, exploring different techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piecing, appliqué, colour play, embroidery and embellishment.

Projects include small quilts, dolls, bags, pillows, hearts, puppies, flowers, stars, angels and more – all in a gorgeous coordinating color palette, with charming hand-drawn illustrations and exquisite styled photography.

Helen's blog is read by 30,000 unique users per month.

Flowers are perennial favourites in patchwork, applique and quilting. Pauline Ineson shows you how to create amazing three-dimensional flowers with machine quilting, patchwork and applique techniques. This garden of 20 irresistible fabric flowers includes pretty little marigolds, intricate fuchsias, stately foxgloves and elegant tulips. A wide variety of techniques are used to make the flowers, including ruching fabric, gathering and coiling fabric and many applique techniques. Detailed step-by-step artwork and gorgeous photography beautifully illustrate Pauline's innovative designs, which are accompanied by full-size templates. There are also instructions for making stems and various leaf shapes. Variations for each flower show how you can adapt the colours and styles to create your own unique versions. The book also includes examples of stunning quilt blocks incorporating the flower designs for added inspiration. Floral Dimensions is a beautiful book that will inspire you to create your own delightful bouquet of flowers that you can use to adorn all sorts of lovely sewing projects.

The fabulous Kim Kruzich aka Retro Mama showcases her unique style and skill with color in this contemporary collection of 18 simple sewing projects all designed to be made from leftover fabrics, Genius!

The 18 adorable handmade projects in Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing combine sewing, patchwork, appliqué and embroidery and include bags, cushions and pillows, quilts, baby bibs, soft toys, organizers, bookends, hotpads, mats and more, all using Kim’s charming motifs including owls, dolls, cats, birds, clouds, fruits, bears and houses.

With over 10,000 happy customers in her Etsy pattern store, Kim’s trademark easy-to-follow visual instructions and full-size templates make these projects super accessible and achievable, meaning even beginners will be sewing gifts and toys in next to no time, with the minimum of outlay on materials.

Gorgeous full-color photography will inspire you to get sewing to use up your stash and brighten up your home Retro Mama style!

A gorgeous collection of Spring-themed quilting and stitching designs from top fabric designer Lynette Anderson, including table runners, wall hangings and larger quilts, as well as smaller, quick-to-stitch gifts, all featuring Lynette's new fabric range from Lecien. Beautiful fabrics, fresh colours and cute designs are enhanced by a book design that captures Lynette’s heart-warming, quirky style.

This book offers you all the guidance you need to create beautiful clothes, whether you are following a pattern, adding embellishments or starting from scratch.

The step by step instructions cover a wide range of dressmaking techniques from basic patterns through to couture designs, suitable for beginners as well as sewers with more experience.

Easy-to-follow, highly illustrated instructions explain the essential dressmaking techniques - allowing you to work confidently from a pattern to create beautiful clothes that fit perfectly. It features an at-a-glance guide to basic garment shapes and styles, cross referenced with the relevant techniques throughout the book.

Includes advice on body shape, choosing the right fabric for the right garment as well as decorative sewing techniques such as embroidery and applique. It features step techniques for making basic garment details including waistbands, hems, sleeves, cuffs, necklines, collars, fastenings, pockets and linings.

Suitable for beginners, or those who are already designing or making their own clothes, this is the perfect book for honing dressmaking skills and inspiring fashionable new designs.

Over 25 fun and simple projects to make with ready-made wool felt. As well as flat felt and felt shapes, some of the projects include ribbons, buttons, beads and wool roving for needle-felting. There are projects for every age, theme and occasion, from jewellery and kid's toys to home accessories and decorations.

Take inspiration from simple objects to create 12 beautiful, contemporary quilt blocks. Create original quilts from each block design and adapt them to your own style. Learn how to interpret print, pattern and shapes into unique quilting ideas and experiment with a range of innovative techniques for impressive, professional results. Covers techniques such as square piecing, basket weave, half-square triangles, chevrons, quarter circles and portholes.

Why not make your bedroom a haven of loveliness this Fall with these 8 fabulous warm and cosy bedroom accessories!

Each gorgeous make is demonstrated using two differing fabrics from Westminster Fibers fabulous Free Spirit fabric designers - feminine & funky Tula Pink and the curious and anachronistic Tim Holtz, showing you how easy it is to create a different look and feel to your room simply through your choice of fabric patterns and colors.

Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step illustrations and lots of detailed photographs will guide you through the creative process from preparing your fabric and cutting it out to sewing and adding finishing touches.

The fabulous projects featured in the book include a duvet cover & pillow slip, sumptuous bed pillows, a laundry bag, pretty pleated curtains, snuggly pajama bottoms, a hugs & cuddles quilt, Roman blinds and a light-up lampshade.

So get sewing and create the bedroom of your sweet dreams!

This book is a source book for mind, body and soul, as well as a testament to the natural power and beauty of herbs. Overflowing with ideas from the pretty to the practical, this book contains many projects that use the gardener's bounty throughout the seasons. Our gardens contain much of what we need to keep mild ailments at bay and it's fun giving it a go - instead of nuking the dandelions in your lawn - pick them and use them. Or plant marigolds, not just for their cheerful colour, but to make wonderful skin oils with them. You'll find recipes for invigorating body scrubs, relaxing bath salts and just plain fun bath bombs. Also tips for what to look for in your garden or home that can be used to make health-giving tonics or soothing balms, and take a leaf out of the wisdom of country lore (along with new research that shows much of what they were talking about made sense) and put it to use for mild ailments. Whether you want to give something practical for the home, indulgent to enjoy at bathtime, or to complement a delicious dinner, there is a present that will suit everyone.

Create all of your favourite pets and animals from around the world! Simple step-by-step instructions make it quick and easy to make miniature animals with felt. From elephants and polar bears to cats and sheep, these adorable projects are perfect for all ages! All you need is some colourful felt, a han  Back  dful of stuffing and a few simple stitches to get started.

Over 30 baking and cake decorating projects for the latest hot trend in baking – eclairs! Choux pastry is often thought of as difficult to make and perfect, but in fact it's the easiest pastry you'll ever make!

This beginner-friendly book contains all the choux pastry and eclair recipes you need to get started, along with tasty filling combinations and colorful cake decorating ideas.

The cake designs look great but are really quick and easy to make, with step-by-step foolproof advice on piping choux pastry and making sugar flowers and other embellishments to decorate your bakes.

Once you've discovered how easy it is to make eclairs, you can then take your skills to the next level and create all sorts of other choux pastry shapes, including buns, hearts, towers and rings so you can make delicious desserts such as profiteroles, allumettes, choux cheesecake and more.

So whether you fancy rustling up a batch of classic chocolate eclairs or an impressive Croquembouche you'll find all the tips tricks and recipes you'll need right here.

A highly focused guide to using social media and blogging to measurably impact on the sales and brand awareness of your handmade products to actively grow a craft business.

Social media and craft marketing expert Hilary Pullen will help you develop a 360 degree strategy for online networking, outlining the resources and time you need to commit. She will take you through how to identify who you want to connect with, where you will connect with them and what type of things you want to share and say to them, all with relevant examples and case studies.

You'll see that when properly planned and managed, you will learn to love blogging and social media as a fun tool that can enhance your creativity, and not be a time-wasting chore!

Author Hilary Pullen is a digital marketing consultant and writes for ukcraftblog.com which has over 60k monthly page views.

Etsy – the world's largest online marketplace for selling crafts – now has more than 30 million members, with over 1 million new members joining each month.

"I know what it takes first hand to market your crafts online and Hilary's book is one of the most detailed marketing books out there for creative business owners... If you are looking for a marketing guide to help your craft business thrive, then you need to pick up Hilary's book." --Timothy Adam, Handmadeology

Buttercream icing is the most delicious cake decorating medium, is very accessible and needs very little specialist equipment.

This essential guide demonstrates more than 50 innovative techniques via easy to follow step-by-step photographic tutorials and includes over 40 stunning cake designs to create at home, from simple cupcakes to three-tiered wonders.

Valeri & Christina start by showing you how to perfect a basic buttercream recipe and then how to pipe simple textures and patterns, and an array of flowers. They then demonstrate how to create a myriad of creative effects using diverse techniques such as stamping, stencilling, palette knife painting and much more.

Chef Duff Goldman from Ace of Cakes has reviewed the book: "The Contemporary Buttercream Bible is an absolute game changer in the industry of cake art. I've never seen techniques and talent presented in such a way as to be concurrently hugely aspirational yet completely approachable. I look forward to learning all the skills that I, as an artist in rolled fondant, have only the most rudimentary grasp of. Not since Cakewalk by Margaret Braun have I been this excited about a cake book. Bravo!"

Sonya Hong - Americancakedecorating.com has also reviewed the book and her main take-away was that buttercream designs are limited only by one's imagination. "The authors' examples are inspirational and a demonstration of what is possible if you 'put your whole heart into it.' Overall, Valeriano and Ong have created a book full of inspiration and encouragement that re-energizes the use of buttercream in modern cake design."

7 fabulous cake designs that are funny, unique and just a little bit naughty, brought to you by internationally acclaimed sugar artist Maisie Parrish – perfect gifts for grown-up parties and celebrations!

Maisie leads you step-by-step through all of the sugar modelling required to recreate her fabulous cake designs, which include a hunky fireman, a rather risque stripper and a ladies night at the pool!

Each cake design comes complete with a mini cake variation so you can make smaller cakes to suit your event. There's also a comprehensive guide to using sugarpaste, character modelling techniques and cake recipes.

The cake designs are funny with a saucy sense of humour, but not childish, and guaranteed to raise a smile rather than cause offence. They are great for grown-up recipients, a perfect centrepiece for birthdays, hen and stag parties, retirements and other fun occasions.

Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration is the go-to resource and inspiration if you're a budding fashion designer, fashion illustrator or just simply want to learn more illustration techniques.

Covers all key areas of illustration using traditional, digital and mixed media methods, offering clear advice on how to manage color, textures, patterns and how to create your own fashion portfolio.

Easy to follow step-by-step tutorials demonstrate each of the techniques, followed by a gallery of inspirational images show how to use each technique in your own illustrations.

Erica is a fashion illustrator working with key fashion publications in London, UK, one of the world's leading cities of fashion, so her style is very commercial and current!

Feather Your Nest With These Lovable Crochet Birds!

The eagerly awaited follow-up to the runaway bestseller Edward's Menagerie has arrived with BIRDS! Featuring 40 fine-feathered friends including a bashful Flamingo, romance-writing Owl, and playful Penguin, these unforgettable crochet birds are quick to make using supersoft yarn in playful color palettes. Their larger-than-life personalities will fly off your hook as you crochet them for all your friends and family!

Jelly Roll Quilts features 12 award winning designs for quilts to make using jelly roll fabric rolls. The 12 winning quilt designs are from the finalists of the 2010/2011 Jelly Roll Dreams international quilt competition. Alongside the winning entries, every quilt has been recreated by Pam and Nicky Lintott, ensuring absolute accuracy and providing readers with an alternative colour variation. Step by step instructions illustrate how to make each quilt to ensure a perfect result every time. Each design comes with a full colour styled photograph, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams, and requires just one Jelly Roll to make. Perfect for ideas to use up your jelly roll collection.

Recreate memories of the seaside with simple sewing, papercraft, crochet and knitting projects using beautiful Tilda fabrics, yarn and embellishments. Be inspired by life at the beach and in the ocean to make gifts, toys and pretty accessories for your home. From adorable whales and fishing girl dolls to hanging mobiles, applique blankets and summer scarves, the designs will take you on a journey of the perfect seaside holiday.

With country style a key trend for this Fall why not create the country feel in your own home with these 8 stylish country-inspired home projects.

From a simple draught excluder to a large bean bag floor cushion to sink into in front of the fire, these projects will add to your home's comfort and beauty.

Each project is demonstrated using two differing fabrics from Westminster Fibers Free Spirit amazing fabric designers - with the colorful and creative style of Amy Butler and the classic and eclectic style of Joel Dewberry.

Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step illustrations and lots of detailed photographs will guide you through the creative process from preparing your fabric, cutting it out, sewing and adding finishing touches.

The gorgeous other projects featured include a round tablecloth, food covers, a lap quilt, table mats, fabric bowl and a kitchen seat pads.

So get sewing and create the country feel around your home!

Create your own beautiful floral table arrangements with expert advice from this team of master florists, brimming with professional expertise and the desire to share it. Featuring over 35 designs in a wide variety of styles, each flower arrangement is beautifully photographed to provide maximum inspiration for your floral designs. Step-by-step guidance on how to create each flower arrangement is given, with tips and techniques for working with silk flowers as well as fresh cut flowers. A helpful techniques section explains all the essential concepts of flower arranging, including soaking foam (oasis), selecting flowers, handling and conditioning flowers, advice on using containers and advice on the best flower arranging tools.

The projects in the book are presented in three skill levels so you can start at Level 1 with simple table centrepieces and work up through Levels 2 and 3 to create more ambitious floral designs. There are flower arrangements to suit many different occasions including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, mother’s day, birthdays, family get-togethers, dinner parties and more, in a diverse range of themes and styles including pretty, clean, contemporary, bold, romantic, bright, zen, warm, sculptural and rustic. This book is a fantastic introduction to creating contemporary and beautiful flower arrangements at home, suitable for beginners needing step-by-step guidance and more experienced flower arrangers looking for some fresh ideas and inspiration.

The most comprehensive guide to knotting and braiding techniques with literally hundreds of illustrated techniques from bestselling author and crafter, Dorothy Wood.

Ideal for both experienced makers as well as younger friendship bracelet makers, Dorothy shows you how to master hundreds of knotting and braiding techniques to create stunning jewelry and accessories.

Techniques cover kumihimo (braiding), plaiting, knotting (including macrame) and fusion, with techniques for adding beads, using different cords/wire and attaching findings.

Easy to follow step-by-step instruction and photography will help you to learn each of the different techniques.

Choose from a selection of project ideas to refine your new skills including jewelry, accessories and home decor to create beautiful gifts and home decorations.

Create beautiful dolls and accessories for winter using the latest Tilda fabrics. From pretty skating angels in warm fur coats to chalet girls with cosy knitted jumpers, these new Tilda designs celebrate the winter season in style. Transform pentagons and hexagons into mini patchwork balls and tablemats, or make a quilt or cushion with beautiful Tilda fabrics. Hanging santas, paper angels and Christmas stockings are perfect festive decorations for your home, and there are adorable polar bears to delight the little ones!

Do you dream of making your own clothes but are either new to dressmaking or struggle to follow commercially available patterns? If so, then this book provides you with everything you need to start sewing--complete with 6 full size pull-out patterns!

The detailed instructions and step by step photography show you how to use the full-scale multi-sized patterns to create basic shapes but also they also include modular elements showing how to adapt and add items to the garments to enable you to achieve a wider range of styles and increase your skill level, e.g. changing the collar, adding in a pocket.

The 6 multi-sized paper patterns include a shift dress and maxi skirt, simple jacket, fishtail skirt, jersey top and trousers enabling you to create your own mix & match capsule wardrobe.

A complete resource of techniques and instruction for designing and making your own unique wardrobe!

Following on from the success of her first title, Stitch London, Lauren O'Farrell has created another cute and quirky collection of projects, but this time with an American twist. This unique knitting title will show you how to knit all of the most famous New York people and places, as well as some unique accessories inspired by life in the "Big Apple" itself. Created for city chicks who don't like rules but love knitting, the projects are simple enough for beginners, yet bonkers enough to inspire more seasoned knitters. The book is brilliantly written in Lauren's sassy style, with clever tips and techniques throughout.

Stitch something extra-special for a special someone in your life with this fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for friends & family, from some of the world's leading cross stitch designers. This booklet features 17 unique and timeless designs all on the theme of love and friendship, in a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project. Each design features a saying or sentiment that is ideal to stitch for a loved-one. From celebrating friendship to sending loving wishes, there are cross stitch projects included in the form of sampler designs, stitched pillows, cross stitch cards and a photo album cover - all perfect for giving.

The Vintage Fashion Bible is the go-to resource for all dedicated followers of vintage fashion. Written by the vintage fashion expert and Red or Dead co-founder, Wayne Hemingway,it is the only complete chronological look at 20th century fashion for men and women, as well as a practical guide to buying, styling and restoring vintage clothing.

The book looks into the development of fashion from the 1920s to the 1990s, using clothing catalogues, film posters, magazine articles and other contemporary advertising to create a fully authentic feel for each decade plus through original visuals shows how fashion evolved. Each decade includes an introduction to the period, social influences on fashion, key designers and style icons of the day (think Jackie O, Audrey Hepburn, James Dean...).

Over 500 previously unpublished images sourced from Wayne's Land of Lost Content picture library, a unique collection of material covering 8 decades of fashion will also be featured.

The "Get the Look" feature runs throughout the book offering tips and insider advice from sizing and caring, to where to buy to help you to pull off the vintage look today.

Knit the Alphabet is the only book on the market to focus on 3D knitted letters. Features 26 unique knitting patterns with three size variations and 3 bonus patterns - ampersand, star and heart. The knitting patterns are quick and easy to make and are made as one piece so no need to sew a seam! Every letter can be made in 3 sizes: approximately 3.5, 6.5 or 11 inches high, by just simply changing your needle and yarn size!

Completed letters can be used individually or combined to make words or phrases with the end result being great to use to decoration your home, or as accessories, jewelry and gift wrapping. Includes full basic knitting techniques, perfect for beginners and more experienced knitters alike!

Bestselling jelly roll quilt authors Pam and Nicky Lintott turn their expertise to modern designs for jelly roll strips.

The 12 stunning quilt designs are all accompanied by easy to follow step-by-step instructions which will you to get the quilts to come together very quickly for fast results.

Pam & Nicky also include a fabulous added bonus - as there is more negative space with modern quilt designs, they cleverly show you how to use the leftover strips from the front of your quilt to create beautiful quilt backs, which means the quilts are essentially reversible, so you get two for the price of one!

Faux Taxidermy Knits offers you 15 fabulously quirky and fun knitting patterns that tap into the massive trend for taxidermy inspired craft projects with an ironic twist!

Split into two sections, wearables and habitat, this unique book includes knitting patterns from moose and badger wall hangings and tiger rugs, to fox stoles and claw mittens for the modern, young knitter looking for something very different and new to create. The style of the book is very contemporary and fun with modern-retro photography to compliment the quirky nature of the projects. Lousie Walker is a young up and coming UK designer, professional knitter and blogger at www.sincerelylouise.blogspot.co.uk.