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Immerse yourself in an underworld adventure with 26 vibrant and fun tiny sea creatures to crochet.

Join Gai Button as she shares her secrets to needle felting adorable miniature dogs. Using different wools, silks and fibres, and with just three needles, you can make all manner of realistic-looking dog breeds, including labradors, pugs and poodles. There are six dog projects in the book, and the techniques for making them are explained clearly with illustrated step-by-step instructions, along with handy tips. Each dog also has to-scale templates included, so you can start needle felting your favourite pooch right away. Needle felted dogs are easier to make than they look, making them suitable for beginners and confident felters alike!

Give your own favorite clothes a second life and create 30 simple upcycled sewing projects for newborns to toddlers, using recycled, preloved garments. "Straightforward instructions aimed at novice sewists ensure that even readers uneasy with a sewing machine will be able to follow along, and the clever designs charm. This adorable collection is ideal for sewing enthusiasts and environmentalists alike" - Publishers Weekly If you are like author Linnea, tired of the mountain of unused clothes, not only in your own wardrobe but elsewhere, this book is for you. To reuse preloved clothes is not only environmentally friendly it is also good for you and your kids. Preloved clothes are free from chemicals and are soft to the skin. Packed with 30 simple sewing projects for creating stylish baby clothes, from newborn up to two-year-olds, using your unwanted outfits. Turn an old T-shirt into a romper, a dress shirt into a bodysuit - even an old pair of jeans into a changing bag and mittens! Simply follow the clear instructions and colorful patterns to make practical clothes using basic sewing techniques.There are also accessories and objects to create for home decoration from upcycled fabrics and garments, such as bags, cushion cases, hangers, and sheets. You will also learn basic textile printing, which will help lift your fabrics from well-loved to wow!Requiring no advanced sewing skills let Linnea open your eyes and wardrobe to closet cleaning!

"Learn to draw 28 adorable kawaii creatures from scratch in 6 easy steps. Kawaii artist Aria Wei teaches you to transform simple shapes into characterful kawaii creations, including a cat, bunny, hamster, owl and duck. There are 28 different kawaii companions to create, in a variety of poses and styles. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final colored version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can create a world of fantasy creatures with this inspiring guide."--

Create 15 stunning tote bag designs using two reusable templates.The 15 tote bag designs are created using the templates contained within the book. Using two templates, you can create 15 very different bags; each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie’s trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates.

Develop a daily sketching habit by following Susan's 100 exciting and varied prompts.

Learn the art of furoshiki bag making and gift wrapping in clear and simple steps.

Learn how to paint watercolour landscapes from scratch with artist Matthew Palmer.

The inimitable Jean Haines guides you, step by step, through breathing life into your watercolour animal paintings.

Embroider 30 stunning floral motifs to stitch onto bags, clothes and accessories.

A sumptuous exploration of the work of renowned embroiderer Michele Carragher.

Delve into elegant Frisian whitework with historical whitework with 11 varied projects and expert instruction for left and right handed stitchers alike. From Friesland in the Netherlands, this is a style of counted embroidery dating from the 1600s, traditionally used on men’s shirt collars, on household linen, and on samplers. The style is known as Frisian whitework, but there can be touches of color, and some samplers are worked fully in color. Alphabets, figurative motifs and geometric shapes are common, and they are interpreted in a wide variety of stitches, such as satin stitch, eyelets, whipped back stitch, and chain stitch; some also with cutwork and drawn thread work. Explore this beautiful style of embroidery using whitework specialist, Yvette Stanton’s clear instructions. The book features:A detailed introduction to Frisian whitework with historical and cultural information, including many photos of historical examples of Frisian whitework from the collection of the Fries Museum, helps to place the embroidery within its cultural context. Materials and equipment11 varied projects with a range of contemporary applications, including two samplers, soft furnishings for the home, table linen, and small articles suitable to give as gifts. The left- and right-handed step-by-step stitch and technique instructions are easy to follow, making it easy to learn. Yvette Stanton’s expert instructions will help you on your way to making beautiful Frisian whitework embroidery. 

Everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and tips and tricks and feature spreads from other artists.

Learn how to paint exquisite flower portraits in watercolour, following Billy Showell's highly detailed, step-by-step instructions. Packed with stunning pictures and technical advice, this book is truly inspirational.

An exhilarating and exciting approach to painting the sea and sky, from master artist Judith Yates.

Draw 28 amazingly cute kawaii-style characters in just 8 easy stages.

Master artist and best-selling author David Bellamy shares his ideas, approach, and techniques for painting the landscape throughout the year.

Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them in this detailed and practical guide to drawing landscapes.

32 elegant cross stitch designs of wildflowers and grasses from renowned embroidery artist Hisako Nishisu.

Illustrator and papercutter, Jessica Palmer, has created 80 pages of enchanting hand-drawn pictures with a woodland theme for you to colour in. Each one includes a 'hidden jewel', intricately worked into the design.

Create 16 unique and beautiful works of art using a variety of fun paint pouring techniques.

Make six beautiful animal families in felt including raccoons, deer, mice, foxes, bears and rabbits.

The fourth title in Hazel Blomkamp's series on crewel embroidery with a twist, with six flamboyant farm and game birds to stitch.

Combine knitting and felting to create stunning, fun and realistic animals in this original book by textile designer and Knit2Felt founder, Catherine Arnfield.

Learn how to create stunning paintings of roses in watercolour that capture the essential beauty of this much-loved flower.

Learn how to enhance and embellish knitted garments with beautiful embroidery stitches using just a needle and wool.

Take your artwork further with this lively, informative guide to combining traditional watercolour with other media.

Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist Vivienne Cawson, published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

An inspiring collection of subjects to paint in just four simple steps.

Amanda Hislop reveals the skills and processes she uses to make her incredible textile seascapes.