Martina Calvi (Author)
Turn the little things you can't bear to throw away into beautiful handmade keepsakes with 15 inspiring scrapbooking, collage and paper craft projects from memory-keeper and author Martina Calvi.Perfect for scrapbookers, journal lovers, collage artists, memory collectors and anyone who treasures life's little moments, this book shows you how to transform photographs, tickets, letters, postcards and everyday mementoes into meaningful works of art. With simple techniques, step-by-step guidance and plenty of creative inspiration, you'll discover the joy of preserving memories while embracing a slower, more mindful way to create.Inside you'll discover:
15 creative scrapbooking and collage projects, including a Memory Box, Holiday Journal, Memory Wall Art, Travel Zine and Martina's signature Snail Mail ArtSimple techniques with no specialist skills or equipment requiredInspiring ways to use photographs, maps, pressed flowers, letters and treasured keepsakesCreative projects that help you tell your story, celebrate everyday moments and express your personal style
Whether you're documenting adventures, celebrating friendships or giving new life to treasured mementoes, The Art of Memory Collecting will inspire you to collect, create and preserve the moments that matter most – turning everyday memories into keepsakes you'll treasure for years to come.
The Great British Sewing Bee (Author)
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Caroline Akselson (Author)
The BBC1 primetime series, The Great British Sewing Bee, is set to return to the nation's screens in Spring 2024.
The companion book to the tenth series of this flagship BBC1 show, The Great British Sewing Bee: Back to Basics, accompanies sewers at all levels on their creative journey.
Back to Basics brings the magic of The Great British Sewing Bee to your home showcasing the show’s favourite patterns for every style you can imagine.
Featuring the very garments from the latest show, alongside much-loved favourites from over the years, from showstoppers to wardrobe staples, this book is packed with expert advice and helpful tips for dressmaking. From simple tees to stand-out clothing, aspiring crafters will have everything they need to create the perfect outfit for any occasion.
Including a collection of 25 garments and accessories for women (UK sizes 8–22) and 4 garments for men (UK sizes XS to XL) from series 10, plus a wealth of sewing techniques, tips, and tricks, Back to Basics is more than a project book; it is also an indispensable reference that will elevate your sewing to a professional level.
Sara Davies (Author)
INCLUDES SEASONAL AND HOLIDAY FUN CRAFTING IDEAS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS!
'Treat yourself with the crafting bible, Craft Your Year with Sara Davies.' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2
Step-by-step seasonal crafting guide with over 70 projects to make throughout the year, including Christmas baubles and Easter wreaths as well as great gift ideas.
This easy-to-follow crafting guide from the queen of crafting Sara Davies will help you and your family craft throughout the year, with projects for beginner, intermediate and advanced crafters.
Packed full of ideas, tips and tricks to help you grow in confidence and creativity, as well as useful lists of tools, must-have items and a glossary explaining the key crafting terms and phrases you'll hear time and again as you craft.
This practical book includes photographs and simple step-by-step instructions to help you make everything need throughout the year, from a Mother's Day card in spring to a macrame flower hanger in summer, from Halloween treat bags in autumn to a Christmas wreath in winter and everything in-between.
James Norbury (Author)
'I know of no home-craft that enjoys the universal popularity of knitting.'
James Norbury's The Penguin Knitting Book, first published in 1957 and packed with wonderfully nostalgic patterns, is the classic guide, now reissued for a modern audience.
Along with telling you how to knit, The Penguin Knitting Book includes a wide-range of original vintage patterns. Here you'll find hats and scarves, jumpers, cardigans, baby clothes, even a tea cosy and a coat for the family dog, in this charming guide to better knitting.
Keri Smith (Author)
A deceptively simple adventure into the unknown using only paper, a pencil and a single line
Wreck This Journal had a simple premise: destroy the book in all the ways you can imagine.
The Line is even simpler: find pencil, start a line.
As you move through the pages of Keri Smith's newest book, you'll be asked to let your line meander, explore the book's gutter, and jump around the edges of the pages. You'll hide your line, cut your line and even let someone else take over your line for a bit. The farther you get into the book, however, the more you'll discover that maybe things aren't as simple as they first seemed. The line has a mind of its own, and it's up to you to discover what's at the end of the line (hint: it's just the beginning).
Pirjo Iivonen (Author)
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Tiina Kaarela (Author)
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Annika Konttaniemi (Author)
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Niina Laitinen (Author)
Icelandic patternwork has always been popular in the knitting world and now so more than ever!Icelandic Knits features 8 trending Finnish knitwear designers and featuring their own interpretations of the famous lopapeysa jumper. The designs include a mix of the more traditional as well as some designs with a modern twist, such as addition of a hood or creating a cardigan instead of a jumper. There are also instructions for hand-dyeing the yarn to personalise your look.Including a collection of 18 sweater designs for women, men and children. The instructions are presented with clear diagrams and stunning photographs showcasing the stunning landscapes of Lapland that will make you yearn for the cosy jumpers and Nordic Noir.
Lilly Maetzig (Author)
Create a collection of 23 stylish homewares with this modern guide to working with clay. Covering the oldest and most traditional ways to make pots, Handbuilt is a beginner's guide to hand building with clay – no pottery wheel required. This book will teach you the building blocks to working with clay and how to apply a professional finish to your pots including decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Learn how to create a collection of 22 stylish homeware designs using the three core techniques: coiling, pinching and slab building. Beginning with the basics to get you started, discover how to wedge clay, add texture and work with moulds, then put your new skills to the test through the projects that include coffee cups, a tea pot, vase, dinner plates, candle holders and more. Packed with stunning lifestyle photography to help inspire your own handmade journey alongside clear step-by-steps and Lilly's expert tips will lead you through the process, Handbuilt is the ultimate modern guide this popular, tactile and ancient craft.
Birgitta Helmersson (Author)
Zero Waste Patterns 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. 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. 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. Once you have mastered the 5 blocks the possibilities are endless.
