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Mandalas to Embroider Kaleidoscope stitching in a hoop

Publication

December 2017

Price

£9.99

ISBN

9781782215448

Format

Paperback 222 x 222 mm

Extent

48 pages

Illustrations

Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Embroidery: Other

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WFBC

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WORLD

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CARINA ENVOLDSEN-HARRIS

Carina is an exceptional embroiderer with a large following: her blog,|Carina's Craftblog has over 1,700 followers, her Instagram page has over 1,800, and over 3,200 people have liked her Etsy shop|Polka and Bloom. Her patterns are vibrant and contemporary, varying from traditional to the unusual – from floral designs and calligraphy, through to intricate portraits of Frida Kahlo and the colourful Day of the Dead skulls. Carina's|Mandalas to Embroider|has|given the traditional mandala an update and twist by incorporating her almosttrademarked style of boldness mixed with femininity. It is precisely this approach taken by Carina that makes|Mandalas to Embroider stand out: calming and meditation doesn't mean boring, and stitched mandalas aren't just for working and popping into frames – show them off in a necklace, brooch or on your shoes!|

Key Selling Points 24 beautiful, meditative mandalas to embroider by Polka & Bloom’s Carina Envoldsen-Harris Gorgeous stitch diagrams and keys inside that are easy to follow Only 10 stitches used to make all the motifs, explained and accompanied by clear, step-by-step diagrams Learn how|to display your creations in embroidery hoops, including the much-loved Dandelyne hoops which the 12 mini mandalas perfectly fit inside Advice on how to use your stunning mandalas to|embellish myriad accessories and items, from shoes to tote bags 24 corresponding black and white motifs on transfer sheets|at the back, to iron onto your chosen fabric multiple times + 1 bonus mystical mandala template to test your new embroidery skills

About The Author

Carina Envoldsen-Harris is a Danish designer, blogger and author living in Essex, UK. She has a background in multimedia design as well as studies in art history and Italian language. Under the name Polka & Bloom, Carina has been designing and selling embroidery patterns since 2009. The patterns combine her life-long passion for art, design, history and nature, often including floral motifs and bright colours.| Carina's work has been published in these magazines: Cross Stitcher, Mollie Makes (three issues), Australian Homespun (twice), HoopLa!, Homemade with Love.|

The Embroidery Stitch Bible Over 200 stitches photographed with easy-to-follow charts

Publication

December 2017

Price

£14.99

ISBN

9781782216025

Format

Paperback 235 x 178 mm

Extent

256 pages

Illustrations

400 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Embroidery: Other

BIC CODE/S

WFBC

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America

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BETTY BARNDEN

Description

Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this|essential directory, hand sewers will have a collection of over 200 stitches at their fingertips – from basic chain worked into fabric|through to Florentine work on a canvas.|Each one is explained with written step-by-step instructions and how-to techniques to get you started, and are accompanied by clear artwork and a photo of the finished stitch.

Follow the diagrams and instructions in this beautifully illustrated and jam-packed book to discover the wonderful variety of effects that can be created with just a needle and thread, and discover – or rediscover – the sensuous, tactile, wearable art of embroidery.

Key Selling Points A new and up-to-date edition of the immensely|successful stitch bible Over 200 stitches inside, from basic chain worked into fabric|through to Florentine work on a canvas Each stitch is explained with written step-by-step instructions and how-to techniques to get you started, and are accompanied by clear artwork and a photo of the finished stitch Decorative handstitching has seen a resurgence in recent years, and this book provides both ideas and techniques for a new generation of crafters For beginners|or experienced hand|sewers looking for a reminder, it has everything a sewer needs to know to produce beautifully decorative needlework

About The Author Betty Barnden is a freelance needlecraft designer who studied furniture design at the Royal College of Art (where she made her first tubular knitted chairs). Betty has designed knitting patterns for companies such as Sirdar, Patons, Jaeger and King Cole. Her knitwear, embroidery and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines over the years, and she has also designed embroidery projects and kits. Betty regularly contributes to Sewing World magazine, and is the author of more than 12 books on needlecraft.

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A new and up-to-date edition of the successful stitch bible, by bestselling author and needlework designer Betty Barnden.

50 lessons & 15 projects to get you started CLÉMENTINE LUBIN December 2017

Price

£12.99

ISBN

9781782214908

Format

Paperback 225 x 195 mm

Extent

160 pages

Illustrations

310 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Sewing

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

WORLD

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A Beginner's Guide to Overlockers, Sergers & Coverlockers

Learn how to get the most out of your machine with this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide. Full of practical advice to help you master all the features and applications of your overlocker (serger) and coverlocker, you will learn how to handle your machine using its more complex features and will soon be finishing hems like a professional sewer.|There are 50 beautifully photographed step-by-step lessons to guide you through all the skills you need to get started, and 15 lovely projects to make, to apply your knowledge and help you realise your sewing goals. This book includes full-size, fold-out patterns and is the essential guide for all aspiring sewers.|It is a fantastic resource for those new to machine sewing and a great source of inspiration and ideas for more experienced sewers, guiding you steadfastly to sewing success.

Key Selling Points 15 fantastic projects to make for beginners and more experienced sewers 50 beautifully photographed step-by-step lessons to help you get to grips with your machine Includes full-size, fold-out patterns to accompany the designs

About The Author Clémentine Lubin is in love with sewing. She is the author of numerous titles with Marie Claire Books: L’Agenda Couture Singer (2016), Je couds pour ma fille (2016), Coudre pour l’école (2016), J’apprends à coudre des robes et des jupes (2015), J’apprends à coudre des hauts (2015). She is also one of the authors of the best-seller Apprendre à coudre à la machine (2012), a reference book to learn sewing.|Clémentine lives in Paris, France.

Concrete Creations 45 easy-to-make gifts and accessories

Publication

December 2017

Price

£12.99

ISBN

9781782215851

Format

Paperback 260 x 204 mm

Extent

128 pages

Illustrations

200 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Crafts: Other

BIC CODE/S

WF

SALES REGIONS

WORLD

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Description

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INGRID MORAS, MARION DAWIDOWSKI

Concrete is|inexpensive, durable, and makes unique, stunning pieces with which to decorate your home. With just a bag of ready-mixed concrete, water, and a few utensils and moulds you can find around the house, you can create beautiful, minimalist items in no time at all; from clocks, vases, lampshades and bowls through to jewellery, wine coolers, and desk organisers.|Each project is equipped with easyto-follow, step-by-step instructions and tips, and all can be made with very little know-how—making it a perfect craft for beginner concrete artisans, as well as the|more experienced mason.|

Key Selling Points Over 45 stunning concrete designs to make for your home Create modern, minimal pieces with just a bag of ready-mixed concrete, water, and a few items you can find around the house Incredibly popular medium in the US, made evident by countless Etsy and Pinterest entries, as well as on blogs like A Beautiful Mess Perfect hard craft for beginners, as it requires very little building know-how Inexpensive and durable, making it brilliant for cheap and child-proof objects for the home

About The Author

Marion Dawidowski makes a living by writing handbooks on handicraft, and has written over more than 80 titles on a wide variety|of subjects from sewing to interior design. Marion lives in Brockhagen,|Germany.|Ingrid Moras is disciplined in silk and fabric painting; paper, wood, wire and mosaic work; jewellery making and creating designs with concrete.|Ingrid lives in the Allgäu, in southern Germany.

Sewing Needle Pocket Guide For Hand Stitching At-A-Glance Reference for Needle Uses, Types & Sizes

Publication

November 2017

Price

ÂŁ5.99 (inc VAT)

ISBN

9781617456442

Format

General merchandise 216 x 89 mm folded

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Illustrations

Halftones, black & white

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product;| Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Let this guide help you choose the right needle for the task at hand - be it embroidery, quilting, upholstery or beading and more. From best-selling author and expert hand embroiderer Laura Wasilowski comes this visual guide to 13 types of needles, from tapestry to quilting. When you find needles without the original holder, you need some way to gauge their size and purpose; use the 111 to-scale photographs in this portable pamphlet and simply lay a loose needle on the full-size images to easily identify it!|

Key Selling Points Durable, pocket-sized reference card Exact images of needles for leather work, crewel, darning, doll-making, and more Bonus information on needle care and how to make a knot.

About The Author

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LAURA WASILOWSKI

Laura Wasilowski loves fabric. As a college student she earned a degree in costume design, and discovered a new thrill - dyeing. For many years Laura created hand-dyed fabrics for garments that she sold in boutiques across the country. It was a friendly neighbour who introduced Laura to her current flame, the art quilt. This latest love is a marriage of fabric, colour, hand embroidery, and whimsy that she truly enjoys. Laura is married to her colourful husband, Steve. They are the proud parents of Gus and Louise. Laura lives in Elgin, IL, where she hand dyes fabric and thread for her business, Artfabrik.

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9781617453083

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Polygon Quilts Pattern Transform charm squares into improvisational shapes

Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ11.99 (inc VAT)

ISBN

9781617456763

Format

General merchandise 250 x 152 mm

Extent

20 pages

Illustrations

Black & white illustrations

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product;| Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

This free-spirited twist on the appliquĂŠ hexie quilt is playful, creative and forgiving! The improv approach is super easy, and the quilt comes together quickly using half-square triangles made from 5" precut charm squares or scraps from your fabric stash. The pattern combines the freedom of improv with the basic structure of a simple layout, materials list and instructions for 2 quilts.

Key Selling Points Play around with this quick and fun pattern to create a stunning quilt Get inspired with multiple polygon layout options for quilts and pillows From the best-selling designer behind the Octagon Shimmer and Elephant and I Quilt Patterns.

About The Author

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JENNIFER SAMPOU

Jennifer Sampou studied textiles and surface design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and was creative director for P&B Textiles before opening Studio Sampou. She currently designs fabrics exclusively with Robert Kaufman Fabrics. For more information go to jennifersampou.com

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9781617452109

9781617450952

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Complete Guide to 500 Embroidery-Stitch Combinations, Perfect for Crazy Quilting VALERIE BOTHELL December 2017

Price

ÂŁ22.99

ISBN

9781617455513

Format

Paperback 241 x 190 mm

Extent

144 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Sewing

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description

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Joyful Daily Stitching - Seam by Seam

Choose from over 500 crazy-quilt seam treatments, each with a detailed photo and guide for the basic stitches included. Learn 61 basic embroidery stitches, including silk ribbon and beaded stitches, through step-by-step photos, plus get crazy-quilt block piecing instructions and helpful information on tools and supplies. Then put it all together in a gorgeous, intricate sampler. Join the author's popular Facebook group, Joyful Embellishments, to stitch along with fellow embroiderers.

Key Selling Points This book will inspire you to stitch daily, even for a few minutes Create a beautiful sampler, with a different treatment for each individual seam Intricate and creative embroidery, silk ribbon and beaded stitches

About The Author Valerie Bothell is a long-time crazy quilting teacher and author who looks forward to every opportunity to share her love of crazy quilting. Follow her on valeriebothell.com

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Wedge Quilt Workshop Step-by-Step Tutorials - 10 Stunning Projects

Publication

December 2017

Price

ÂŁ22.99

ISBN

9781617454981

Format

Paperback 254 x 203 mm

Extent

112 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

A quick path to a bold quilt design. Wedges are versatile and captivating - a must-have shape in the modern quilter's toolbox. Expertly piece this trendy and versatile shape without complicated maths or drafting. Sew up 10 distinctive quilts, each will full-size patterns, plus get tips on how to accurately cut and sew wedges. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of quilts that can be made from a single shape.

Key Selling Points So different you'll want to make them all! Stitch 10 bold wedge quilts without maths or drafting Learn wedge basics, how to add centre circles, trimming for accuracy and improv piecing Best-selling author Christina Cameli's unique take on wedge quilts goes "beyond the round," adding squares and diamonds to the mix, with full-size patterns

About The Author Christina Cameli is an enthusiastic quilting teacher and nurse-midwife. After being introduced to quilting by her grandmother, she learned free-motion quilting and over the next decade began teaching classes and writing books. She lives with her children in Portland, Oregon, and shares her adventures in patchwork and quilting on her blog at afewscraps.com

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CHRISTINA CAMELI

Create Your own Improv Quilts Modern Quilting with No Rules & No Rulers

Publication

November 2017

Price

ÂŁ23.99

ISBN

9781617454448

Format

Paperback 280 x 216 mm

Extent

96 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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RAYNA GILLMAN

Paper piecing without lines and numbers - let Rayna Gillman help you create modern quilts without rules or rulers. A natural follow-up to the best-selling Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts, this book applies Rayna's no rules, no mistakes, no stress style to modern quilting.

Starting with strips and geometric shapes, you'll cut and sew without patterns, required yardage, or complicated diagrams. This freeing method lets you create modern quilts organically as you follow your instincts, ask "what if...?", and experiment with scale, colour, value and placement.

Key Selling Points Fresh explorations of shape, line and colour Paper piecing without lines and numbers Ideas and examples to inspire your creativity Practical exercises to guide you

About The Author

Rayna Gillman works in mixed media on fibre, using a variety of surface design, collage, and printmaking techniques to integrate text and images into her work. She|was a featured artist on the TV show Simply Quilts and has written for Quilting Arts Magazine. In addition, her work has been widely published. She was a juror for the national Art Quilts Lowell show and teaches internationally. Her fabric and quilts have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the country and are in private collections in the United States, France, and Belgium. You can see her quilts on her website at|www.studio78.net and www.galleryfxv.com.

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The Anniversary Sampler Quilt 40 Traditional Blocks, 7 Keepsake Settings

Publication

December 2017

Price

ÂŁ24.99

ISBN

9781617454554

Format

Paperback 280 x 216 mm

Extent

112 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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DONNA LYNN THOMAS

Celebrate any important event in life, from an anniversary or a birthday to a retirement or a memorial, with these 40 beautiful blocks and 7 customisable settings. Created to commemorate the author's 40th anniversary of falling in love with her husband (and making her first quilt for him!), you can read the story behind each block, then make it personal by stitching in your own memories and using blank blocks for personal dedications. Piece and appliquĂŠ the stunning sampler quilt, or pick and choose your blocks and setting to suit your own needs and taste.

Key Selling Points Many blocks for lots of options! Stitch the sampler or make a quilt with repeated or selected blocks Easy-to-follow instructions from an experienced quilter, writer and teacher Adjust the blocks and settings to make your quilt unique|

About The Author Donna Lynn Thomas has been sewing since 1975. Since 1981 she has been teaching, writing and designing quilts and tools, including the Omnigrip On-Point Ruler. She lives in Kansas.|Find out more about Donna on her website www.donnalynnthomasquilter.com

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9781617453243

9781940552248

9781617450990

9781607057659

9781571206558

9781607055662

Modern Quilts Designs of the New Century

Publication

December 2017

Price

ÂŁ33.99

ISBN

9781617455988

Format

Hardback 305 x 228 mm

Extent

208 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

"Modern quilts are utilitarian. They are art. They tell stories. They are graphic, improvisational, or minimalist. They make a statement."

Riane Menardi, Alissa Haight Carlton and Heather Grant.

Admire large, colour photographs of the best modern quilting has to offer - more than 200 quilts curated by The Modern Quilt Guild.

From quilt empires like the Amish and the quilters of Gee's Bend to the first use of the word 'modern' in quilting, trace the history of modern quilts and learn about hallmarks of the genre in a concise retrospective. With a foreword from Martha Stewart, this collectible, hardcover book honours the genre's past, present and future.

Key Selling Points The Modern Quilt Guild has taken the quilting industry by storm A brief retelling of the modern quilting movement and its early influencers With a foreword|by Martha Stewart

About The Author The Modern Quilt Guild is a community of over 12,000 quilters across 6 continents and 39 countries. Its mission is to support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education and community. For more information go to themodernquiltguild.com

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THE MODERN QUILT GUILD

30 Gifts in 30 Days Create 30 fun & fresh gift ideas for the special people in your life

Publication

July 2017

Price

ÂŁ8.99

ISBN

9781590128503

Format

Paperback 276 x 216 mm

Extent

52 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

Annie's

Classification

Crochet Designs

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Simply crochet a design a day and you will have a gift ready for any occasion. This book includes simple projects that can be made in a day. Designs include hats, scarves, booties, coasters, dishcloths, coin purse, basket, afghans, a pillowcase edging and more. It's sure to be your go-to book for quick gifts.

Key Selling Points There are projects simple enough for beginners to follow Have a gift ready in one day Bendy Carter is a renowned crochet designer. She has written more than a dozen books.

About The Author Bendy Carter has been crocheting since she the age of nine. A full-time crochet designer and minister's wife, Carter's designs have been featured on the front cover of magazines 18 times in the last four years.|To date, hundreds of her patterns have been published in magazines, free leaflets and purchased by yarn companies, she has written more than a dozen crochet books, and has even designed for celebrities.

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BENDY CARTER

The Embroiderer's Handbook The Ultimate Guide to Thread Embroidery

Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ23.99

ISBN

9780975092064

Format

Paperback 279 x 216 mm

Extent

160 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

Stitchology

Classification

Embroidery: Other

BIC CODE/S

WFBC

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

In the distinctive style of Inspirations Magazine, over 150 stitches are illustrated with full-colour step-by-step photographs. Each step is clearly explained and variations or combinations of the stitches are shown.|Techniques and stitches for use with stranded cottons, silk ribbons, wool and beads, combined with enticing photographs of finished projects, will provide endless inspiration. For the novice embroiderer, advice is given on equipment and materials and transferring designs. Scattered throughout the book are hints and information to increase the enjoyment of embroidery.|This handbook will be an invaluable resource for all embroiderers – the beginner looking for basic information, and the more experienced seeking confirmation and extension of their knowledge.

Key Selling Points A comprehensive reference book for the embroiderer Numerous step-by-step photographs This is a revised edition of a very popular book

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INSPIRATIONS STUDIO

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