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<p>Beautiful guided stitchwork for every season-featuring fall pumpkins and mushroom wreaths, winter skiers, spring blossoms, summer vegetables, and more! </p><p>With 56 unique embroidery pieces to reflect the seasons, this next book from beloved author Yumiko Higuchi takes creatives on a month-by-month exploration of colourful motifs that can be used on a variety of fabrics and surfaces.</p><p>Each month starts with an emblem of the month number, such as a vibrant poppy wreath for May, a viny pumpkin for October, and sprigs of mistletoe and Christmas roses for December. Each emblem perfectly captures the spirit of the month, and the subsequent patterns for each month follow the seasonal theme.</p><p>Each design in the book is accompanied by step-by-step instructions for recreating it, including stitch types, thread colours by number, and thread type. There is also a detailed section on how to perform certain stitches and knots to guide beginners. </p><p>Whether embroidering a new dress, a pillowcase, a bag, or even a jar cover for jam, Stitching through the Seasons has charming patterns that are sure to spark creativity and festivity for embroiderers both experienced and just starting out. </p>

A contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens and scarves to sweaters, socks and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine

The world's first comic-strip knitting book, Knitstrips presents 22 original patterns, boundless humor, and seriously appealing knitting instructionInspired, original, and laugh-out-loud funny, knitstrips are patterns and knitting instruction mixed with advice and humorous commentary-and presented in illustrated comic book panels. Launched in 2016 on the mega-popular knitting site Modern Daily Knitting, the strips gained instant popularity and have attracted thousands of avid fans. The book includes 22 brand-new patterns and is designed to mimic a bound collection of comic books in a series: each "issue" with its own cover and wry theme-from yarn stashes to binge knitting-that is close to the heart of knitters. Issues offer four to six knitting patterns each, plus designer highlights and a variety of stories and technical discussions. The result is a fresh, lively knitting adventure that is like nothing the fiber world has seen before.

Step inside a world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in this deeply imaginative embroidery art book! Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of phrenology, anatomy, floral design and Ouija to create unique twists on an age-old craft. Through extraordinary, stylised photography and detailed close-ups of designs, the pieces in 'Stitchcraft' are entirely achievable with basic embroidery stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, enchanting embroidery beginners and experts alike.

<p><b><i>Zero Waste Patterns</i> offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments.</b></p><p> Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. You use a pre-determined length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used and then draw them onto the fabric. By using this unique "paperless" method you can eliminate both textile and paper waste from your sewing projects and take the fear out of learning to self draft and sew your own clothing. </p><p> This book includes 5 simple zero waste pattern blocks-a t-shirt, skirt, tank top, shirt, and trousers. These can then be used to make a further 15 projects by making simple changes or mixing and matching your blocks into new designs, and comes with pattern layout instructions and templates to make sizes UK 6-30/US 2-26. </p><p> Once you have mastered the 5 blocks the possibilities are endless. </p>

Fanny Zedenius gives this addictive craft a refreshing twist as she takes you through the all the essentials, from everything you need to know to get started through inspiration on to how best display your makes. The 21 projects include impressive wall hangings, a beautiful table runner and stunning curtain, whimsical dream catchers and pretty plant hangers.<p> Beginning with the basics, the knot glossary in Macramé covers 30 of the most popular knots plus provides tips on how to create the 7 different patterns through various knot combinations. The book then takes the readers through dip-dyeing, fraying, where to buy materials and how to tackle larger projects, plus 21 projects to make for yourself. Each knot and project includes charts and step illustrations alongside beautiful, inspirational photography that clearly shows each design.<p> Once you have mastered the basic macramé knots, you can begin to create the designs of your dreams. the possibilities are endless.

<p> In this beautiful, accessible guide Johanna shares the fun, simple, no-skills-needed secrets to creating your own flora, fauna and fantasies inspired by her bestselling and beloved colouring books.  </p><p>With step-by-step exercises, inspiring prompts and plenty of pages to colour, let your creativity run wild. How to Draw Inky Wonderlands invites you to develop your personal drawing style and master creating marvellous creatures and landscapes using only the pen or pencil in your hand and the wildest reaches of your imagination.   </p>