Books

Adaptable Crochet: techniques, designs and colours to brighten up your crochet ... offers six crochet techniques: - Log cabin crochet - Pioneer quilt - Geo-Filet crochet - Texture technique - Triangular crochet - Bruges crochet

The Bohemian Blooms crochet blanket pattern book by Jane Crowfoot includes the patterns for all the motifs used in Jane's stunning blanket. With step by step images and clear written instructions and piecing diagrams, the book will guide you along the way. Within the 96 pages is the story behind Jane's inspiration for the project, along with many tips, techniques and links. The pattern is written…

Crochet Unravelled is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning the craft of crochet. Clear instructions, detailed illustrations and step-by-step exercises enable the complete beginner to learn quickly. We highly recommend this book to anyone starting out on their crochet journey - the clear instructions also cater for left/right handed crocheters.

The first in a new Rowan series, ‘Learn to Knit: The Basics’ takes the beginner through essential knitting skills such as casting on, casting off, and the basic knit and purl stitch. Building on these instructions, they can move onto combinations of stitches and begin to incorporate the next level of skills. Expert tips and advice appear throughout. A series of 12 simple patterns enables consolida…

This book is perfect for readers from ten to fourteen who want to learn how to knit. Because there are only a few techniques to learn, absolute beginners can quickly learn how to make brilliant knitted items – from scarves, belts and bags to purses and beanie hats. Each project is set off by bright, full colour photography, lively design and ideas for adapting the patterns.

This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine while quilting, from working easily with different weights of wadding and fabric, to great time-saving tricks, and adding a cornucopia of decorative stitching effects. For those new to the wonderful world of quilting, you will find all the help and advice you need to get started. And if you are considering upgrading your m…

A comprehensive directory of embroidery techniques for both the beginner and the experienced embroiderer. This book includes 240 stitches, ranging from cross stitch to assisi and from machine embroidery to quilting, each one illustrated in full colour and accompanied by explanatory artwork. An inspirational gallery includes finished examples of traditional and innovative pieces from around the wor…

This indispensable reference book includes all the sewing tools, materials and techniques you will ever need. It offers advice on seams, darts, pleats, tucks, necklines, buttonholes, zippers, hems, embellishments and more. Wendy Gardiner takes you through the steps to get you started, helps to improve your skills with sewing tips, and gives inspirational tips on new creative approaches. Once the b…

Masterclass instruction to make 40 pieced blocks using both hand and machine techniques, including two brand-new blocks, English Patchwork Floor Tile and Blanket Stitch Appliqué. Step-by-step illustrations for block construction, appearing in full colour for the very first time perfect for beginners and experienced quilters wishing to expand their repertoire. Forty-five newly photographed sampler…

For fast and professional edging, hemming, seaming, and decorative stitching, you simply can’t beat an overlocker, also known as a serge (US). This all-skill-level book is the perfect guide to make sure you get the most out of your new machine (or out of that old serger that you’ve never got the hang of!) Photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the essential techniques, showing…

This book will show you how you can get the most out of your sewing machine, simply by changing feet from working easily with the full range of fabrics (even the most slippery and stretchy ones), to great time-saving tricks like easy zippers and button-holes, and adding a range of new decorative effects. For those new to the wonderful world of stitching, you will find all the help and advice you n…

Love at First Stitch gives you all the know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice stitchers by the author of the popular sewing blog Tilly and the Buttons, Tilly Walnes demystifies dressmaking for the generations that have never been taught to sew. This book presents the core sewing basics in an informal style, with Tilly's friendly and encouraging voice cheer…

Sewing doesn’t have to be complicated, and you don’t need lots of time to make your own clothes. While life is speeding up, this book will help you slow down and squeeze in time to get your creative fix. Tilly and the Buttons: Make It Simple features a collection of stylish and stress-free projects that you can stitch up in a few hours. It includes six full-scale dressmaking patterns, from which y…

Tilly and the Buttons: Stretch! offers perfect proof that easy-to-wear clothes can be seriously stylish with a collection of outfits that combine the comfort of stretch fabrics with Tilly Walnes’ signature look. The book includes complete, full-size patterns. Even experienced stitchers are often wary of working with stretch knit fabrics, but in this book Tilly demystifies the techniques needed and…