GEEK CHIC CROCHET
35 retro-inspired projects that are off the hook Craft AUTHOR Nicki Trench ISBN 978-1-908170-87-3 PRICE £12.99 PUBLICATION 11th October 2012 BINDING Paperback with flaps FORMAT 225 x 228 mm EXTENT 128 pages ILLUS 200 colour photographs ALSO AVAILABLE:
Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes ISBN 978-1-908170-29-3
Capture the spirit of the sixties and seventies with these 35 patterns for scarves, skirts, tank tops, turbans, and more. Do you have a passion for vintage fashion? If so, you’re guaranteed to love the 35 patterns in Geek Chic Crochet. With a combination of cute, quirky and cosy items, you will find clothes suitable for any occasion, all inspired by retro designs. If you’re meeting for coffee with friends, the tank top in orange and black is perfect teamed with jeans and flats. Heading out to see a band? Opt for the crocheted skirt and brogues. And for a winter walk, wrap up in the granny-squares scarf. For the summer months there’s a cute crop top to wear to the beach and cool cover-ups to put on when the sun goes down. You’ll also find accessories to complete an ensemble – the collar is perfect for giving a new lease of life to last year’s favourite dress or adding detail to a coat. Finally, there are brightly coloured pillows for your bedroom and an oversized hoodie that’s perfect to relax in the day after the night before. Making your own clothes is also fun and rewarding. Even if you have never crocheted before, you’ll find easy patterns to stitch, plus an extensive techniques section explaining everything you need to know. KEY SELLING POINTS • Inject some individuality into your outfits with homespun clothes and accessories including scarves, skirts, tank tops, turbans and more • Customize your wardrobe the way you want by stitching your own clothes in any colour you want • Nicki Trench is also the author of Cute & Easy Crochet, which has sold over 20,000 copies AUTHOR Nicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts. She is the founder of Laughing Hens, the UK’s leading online yarn store, and Rooster Yarns. Some of her books include Cute & Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes, A Passion for Quilting and Super Scary Crochet. Visit her website at www.nickitrench.com and blog at nickitrench.blogspot.com. The author is based in Radlett, Hertfordshire
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JUNK GENIUS
Stylish ways to repurpose everyday objects, with over 80 projects and ideas
genius Stylish ways to repurpose everyday objects, with over 80 projects and ideas
Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk
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Creative Walls ISBN 978-1-907563-15-7
In Junk Genius, you’ll find highly rewarding and money-saving repurposing projects, and discover why making your own is a trend well worth exploring. Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk have created over 40 projects using items you can easily find or might already have. Discover creative ways to use glass with the compact kilner jar sewing kit and the pretty message-in-abottle pendant. Myriad uses for old crates include planting them with herbs and vegetables and transforming one into a bedside table. Add something different to your household with a range of light fittings made from colanders, a birdcage and even jelly moulds! Discover no end of uses for paper, including making bunting, labels, tags and table settings, and inventive ideas for crafting with wallpaper, stamps and old photos. Clear out those old keys and transform them into a range of items, from jewellery to door handles and coat hooks. Finally, try making unwanted jumpers into cozy pillow covers. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crafter, you'll learn to hunt out and see the potential in a whole range of items and be inspired to transform your treasure trove of useable raw materials into stunning new accessories for a beautiful home. KEY SELLING POINTS • Taps into the increasingly popular upcycling market. It will appeal to young people who are discovering a love of crafting, as well as older people who want to rediscover long-forgotten crafting skills. • All the projects are achievable and inexpensive and are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced crafters • Highly promotable and well-connected authors. AUTHOR Juliette Goggin has designed products for many well-known names, such as Julien Macdonald, Cath Kidston, Molton Brown and French Connection. She created a gift range called ‘Juliette at Home’, reflecting her love of all things recycled and vintage. She recently took part in Channel 4’s Super Scrimpers about upcycling on a minimal budget. Stacy Sirk has 25 years’ international experience in buying, product development and visual merchandising, with a particular expertise in sourcing unusual and vintage products and display items. Stores she has worked for include Urban Outfitters, Nike, Restoration Hardware, Smith and Hawken and Macy’s. Juliette Goggin is based in Sussex and Stacy Sirk is based in Amsterdam.
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Home and Garden/Craft AUTHORS Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk ISBN 978-1-908170-83-5 PRICE £19.99 PUBLICATION 6th September 2012 BINDING Hardback with jacket FORMAT 235 x 190 mm (91⁄4 x 75⁄8in) EXTENT 192 pages on woodfree paper ILLUS 250 colour photographs CATEGORY