Böcker utgivna av David & Charles

Over 200 all-new crochet pattern stitches, embellishments and trims make this the one-stop shop for all creative crocheters.

This book explores the history of Welsh quilting with a gallery of photographs of Wales' quilt treasures. Techniques range from traditional hand piecing and quilting methods to modern rotary cutting and machine techniques. Information on selecting fabrics and colours, with a pattern library of traditional Welsh quilting templates.

A practical and comprehensive guide to chicken breeds. Featuring over 70 breeds, it includes information on feeding, housing and welfare as well as easy-to-use keys to selecting suitable breeds.

Covering the collectable Buses produced by Volkswagen between 1950 and 1990, this volume provides the story of the high-points and pitfalls of buying such models.

Features over 100 jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pins and hair-slides. This book provides coverage of various aspects from bead purchase and storage to jewellery making and even display and selling. It features beads and components from worldwide sources.

With the help of photographs and technical information, this book aims to teach how to paint a floral watercolour. Starting with an introduction of materials, it leads readers through a series of exercises. It features six weekend projects for painting floral subjects, such as: a single flower; indoor still life; an outdoor close-up; and, others.

A guide that demystifies digital exposure for the amateur and professional alike. It shows how to transform an average photo into a first-rate one by mastering in-camera exposure controls and making final adjustments in-computer.

This book provides step-by-step instructions for over 25 carpets and rugs for the dolls' house. The projects come in a variety of classic styles and the range of stitches will suit all skill levels. Each design has a colour chart, and specific materials, tools and techniques are fully explained.

With the aid of this book's step-by-step expert guidance, readers can discover all they need to know about the car they want to buy. The unique point system aims to help place the car's value in relation to condition.

This volume contains detailed, step-by-step instructions for converting a VW Transporter van or bus to a Camper. It gives advice on how to choose the best van for your needs and prepare it - how to plan the layout and choose fittings, how to fit an elevating roof, how to cut panels and fit utilities.

From the single strand and pendant to the Lariat and Sautoir, this step-by-step guide presents ten necklace styles. It contains over 35 handmade necklace designs and a range of complementary jewellery projects, including rings, watchstraps, bracelets, brooches and earrings.

Offers a comprehensive gallery of ideas for improving the training of different horses. This book includes chapters, which deal with a range of topics progressing from improving stable manners and ridden skills, to checking riding habits and honing a mental approach to schooling.

Blackwork is a counted thread embroidery technique in which repetitive patterns are used to fill outlined areas. This book covers the materials and equipment needed, the essential stitches, and outlines in step-by-step detail the working of 49 infill patterns. It is sure to become an indispensable reference for stitchers.

An extensive motif library also provides templates for the designs presented, which are ideal for the beginner while more experienced glass painters will be challenged by higher-level designs. Tips for adapting the motifs to suit any project are also included.

Presents 100 ways to train and care for your dog, and also an insight into dog psychology. This book talks about dog behaviour, the nature of different breeds, and how to build a happy, safe relationship. It includes advice on dealing with problem behaviours such as jumping up, aggression, excessive barking and refusal to come when called.

Best-selling quilt making authors Pam and Nicky Lintott take inspiration from their collection of English and American antique quilts - some of which are over 100 years old - and recreate them using pre-cut Jelly Rolls. Each quilt design comes with full colour styled photographs, comprehensive making instructions and diagrams.

From 1943 to 1945, the Allied bombing offensive escalated to unprecedented levels. This title presents an account of this battle in the skies over Europe, from the perspective of the men who undertook the highly dangerous job of flying the bombers.

Three professional cake designers combine their talents in the 15 cake decoration projects in this book, each of which has variations to reduce the time it takes to make it, and adaptations for creating different designs. For example, a windowbox cake can be adapted into a tropical aquarium cake.

25 adorable projects featuring bunnies, chicks, lambs and other springtime fabourites.

With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance, you will discover all you need to know about the car you want to buy. The unique point system will help you to place the car's value in relation to condition. The authors are Alfa Romeo enthusiasts who have been at the core of the UK Alfa Romeo Owners Club.

A collection of 40 knitted socks designs, with a mix of cosy, quirky and chic. It presents patterns, photography and technique instructions.

A practical guide that offers artists simple solutions to common drawing problems. It presents answers through annotated pictures and easy-to-follow technique demonstrations. It provides detailed solutions for common drawing problems including rendering trees accurately, drawing figures from life and how to recreate animal fur and feathers.

Highlights common problems and solutions to create effective drawings and paintings. This book covers a range of popular animals, including farm animals, wild animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. The techniques demonstrated are applicable to watercolour, graphite pencil, charcoal, conte, pastels, acrylic, and gouache.

Including an introduction to essential techniques and materials that help to sharpen the skills of the aspiring artist, this is a trouble-shooting guide to improving watercolour and drawing techniques. The problem-and-solution format is easy to follow and designed to help tackle any landscape subject with confidence.

This invaluable handbook for all watercolourists takes a practical problem-and-solution approach to painting a range of popular subjects, showing common mistakes and how to rectify them.