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Beautiful ProjeCts tO knit

Labour of LoveOver 20 knitting patterns for treasured girlsVibe Ulrik Sondergaard

9781843406334 | 16.99 | February | HB | 144 pages

Beautiful stitches and classicshapes make these projects for girlsthings which will be treasured foryears to come.

Knitting Everyday FineryPractical designs for dressing up in little waysMel Clark

9781943406631 | 14.99 | May | HB | 128 pages

25 beautiful, original designs fromtop-selling international authorMel Clark.

50 Knit and Crochet AccessoriesGo from beginner to expertwith easy bags, mittens, socksand hats

9781843406754 | 9.99 | March | PB |256 pages

The Gentle Art of Stitching Jane Brocket

9781843406655 | 20 | September |HB | 160 pages

Simple Knits for Easy Living 9781843406327 | 9.99 | PB | 128 pages

Simple Knits for Cherished Babies

9781843404781 | 9.99 | PB | 128 pages

Simple Knits for Little Cherubs

9781843404774 | 9.99 | PB | 128 pages

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Special Knits Debbie Bliss

9781843405986 | 9.99 | PB | 128 pages

FishermensSweaters Alice Starmore

9781843405979 |14.99 | PB | 128 pages

The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making

9781843405337 | 20 |HB | 160 pages

The Gentle Art of Knitting

9781843405320 | 20 |HB | 160 pages

Create beautiful items foryour family and home withoutthe stress in this series byErica Knight

Beautiful, novel approaches to traditional craftsfrom acclaimed author Jane Brocket

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Fun kNittiNg!

Best In Show: 25 More Dogs to Knit Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne

9781843406648 | September | 12.99 | HB |160 pages

Knit yourself a furry friend with these beautiful books.With 50 dog breeds over two books and 16 cat breedsyoull be spoilt for choice.

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The Best-Dressed Knitted BearsDozens of patterns for teddy bears, bear costumes and accessoriesEmma King

9781908449238 | 7.99 | July | PB | 96 pages

The Knitted Teddy Bear Make your own heirloom toysSandra Polley

9781843405955 | 7.99 | PB

More than 12 different teddy bear patternsfrom the classic hump-backed, long-armedcollectors bear to a miniature baby bear.

These simple projects for novices will get you knitting and crocheting in no time

First KnitsLuise Roberts & Kate Haxell

9781843406112 | 7.99 | PB | 128 pages

First Crochet Lesley Stanfield

9781843406129 | 7.99 | PB | 128 pages

25 Bags to KnitEmma King

9781843405443 | 12.99 | HB | 128 pages

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Fun kNittiNg!

KnitlympicsKnit your favourite sports starCarol Meldrum

9781843406709 | 7.99 | PB | 96 pages

Knit all your favourite sporting heroes and heroines, past and present.

ClangersForeword by Peter Firmin

9781908449054 | 9.99 | August | HB | 80 pages

Re-enact your favourite episodeswith our exclusive guide tocreating the Clanger universe.

All You Knit is Love 20 patterns for romantic handmade giftsDebbie Harrold

9781908449047 | 5.99 | PB | 48 pages

Say I love you with cutecharacters including animals, fruit and vegetables.

We Knit You a Merry Christmas20 patterns for festive handmade giftsDebbie Harrold

9781908449214 | 5.99 | October | PB | 48 pages

Celebrate the season with these cute and quirky quick projects.

Knit London: 10 iconicLondon projectsEmma King

9781908449085 | 7.99 | April | HB | 96 pages

Knit New York: 10 iconic New Yorkprojects

9781908449160 | 7.99 | October | HB |96 pages

The K Factor So you think you can knit?

9781843406259 | 9.99 | HB | 96 pages

A knitting book with a difference;this book parodies The X Factorin knitted form.

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Knitted Icons: 25Celebrity Doll PatternsCarol Meldrum

9781843404194 | 9.99 |PB

Knit pops greatest stars fromMadonna to the Beatles.

This book is to the K Factor what the BayeuxTapestry is to the Battle of Hastings. Harry Hill

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Knit a piece of these iconic cities with 10 projects for each.

Best in Show: KnitYour Own Cat

9781843406624 | 12.99 | HB | 144 pages

Best in Show: KnitYour Own Dog

9781843406259 | 12.99 | HB | 160 pages

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Essential cRaFt refeRence

Basic Crochet Stitches250 to crochet9781843404040 | 14.99 | PB | 272 pages

Crochet Stitch Motifs250 to crochet 9781843404262 | 14.99 | PB | 272 pages

Crochet Edgings & Trims150 stitches 9781843405238 | 12.99 | PB | 144 pages

Knit and Purl Stitches250 to knit9781843404033 | 14.99 | PB | 272 pages

Lace and Eyelets250 stitches to knit9781843404231 | 14.99 | PB | 272 pages

Cables and Aran Stitches250 stitches to knit 9781843404255 | 14.99 | PB | 272 pages

Colourwork StitchesOver 250 designs to knit9781843404224 | 14.99 | PB | 272 pages

Knit Edgings & Trims150 stitches 9781843405245 | 12.99 | PB | 144 pages

Become the master of your craft with theUltimate series. Easy-to-follow illustrationsmake every technique, no matter how basic or advanced, simple to understand.

Ultimate Crochet Bible Jane Crowfoot

9781843405634 | 25 | HB | 288 pages

Ultimate Knitting Bible Sharon Brant

9781843404507 | 25 | HB | 304 pages

Ultimate Sewing Bible Marie Clayton

9781843404118 | 25 | HB | 320 pages

Ultimate Quilting Bible Marie Clayton

9781843405023 | 25 | HB | 304 pages

Finishing Techniques for Hand KnittersSharon Brant

9781843404910 | 12.99 | PB | 112 pages

Finishing Techniques for CrochetPauline Turner

9781843404736 | 12.99 | PB | 112 pages

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Craft

Mollie Makes: ChristmasMollie Makes

9781908449177 | 9.99 | September | HB | 96 pages

Over fifteen Christmas craft projects from the creative team behind Mollie Makes.

Nursery Stitch20 projects to makeRebecca Shreeve

9781908449245 | 7.99 | July | PB | 112 pages

Fun projects to sew for babies and toddlers.

Carnival of FeltingBeautiful accessories for you and your homeGillian Harris

9781843406402 | 14.99 | April |HB | 128 pages

Contains a wealth of practical advice onfeltmaking techniquesincluding precision wetfelting, needle felting and fine cobweb felting.

The Fabric &Yarn DyersHandbookTracy Kendall

9781843406532 | 14.99 |PB | 160 pages

Over 100 easy-to-follow recipe-styleinstructions

Print!25 original projects usinghand-printing techniques on fabric and paperJoy Jolliffe

9781843405658 | 16.99 | HB | 128 pages

Use printing to make your mark on a multitudeof surfaces from clothes to bedding.

Exploring Colour in KnittingSarah Hazell & Emma King

9781843405931 | 16.99 | HB | 160 pages

Expand your knitting with colour theory and inspiration for colourful knits.

Give your pieces professionalresults with these two guidesto finishing.

Celtic NeedlepointAlice Starmore

9781855852631 | 14.99 | PB | 128 pages

18 stunning needlepoint designs inspired by the artistry of the Celts.

Complete FeltmakingEasy techniques and 25 great projectsGillian Harris

9781843404767 | 9.99 | PB | 160 pages

A complete introduction into the wonderful world of felt!

Blankets and Throws To KnitDebbie Abrahams

9781843404712 | 12.99 | PB | 128 pages

Create amazing throws foryour home and as gifts.

More Blankets and Throws

9781843405085 | 12.99PB | 128 pages

The Harmony GuidesExplore knitting and crocheting withthese definitive stitch sourcebooks.

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Sewing

Merchant & Mills Sewing BookCarolyn Denham & Roderick Field

9781908449092 | 20 | October | HB | 176 pages

No shortcuts. No cheating. Just good old-fashioned sewing.

Make Your Own Clothes20 custom-fit patterns to sewMarie Clayton

9781843403890 | 14.99 | PB | 128 pages

Everything you need to know to start making your own clothes,including a CD containingpatterns to the exact size you need.

One Piece of Fabric15 Projects to MakeLena Santana

9781843405474 | 11.99 | PB | 96 pages

Learn how to create dazzlingclothing and accessories from just one piece of fabric. It really isas easy as it sounds.

Simplicity:Home DecoratingBook

9781843405566 | 20 | HB | 272 pages

Simplicity: How to Use a Sewing Machine

9781843405542 | 12.99 | PB |144 pages

Simplicity:Simply the Best Sewing Book

9781843405573 | 20 | HB | 272 pages

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FashiOn/CostuMe

Unique sourcebooks forcontemporary designers and students.

1960s Fashion PrintMarnie Fogg

9781849940344 | 20.00 | January | HB |192 pages

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1950s Fashion Print

9781906388881 | 20 | HB 192 pages

1980s Fashion Print

9781906388416 | 16.99 | PB | 192 pages

Great Big Book of Fashion IllustrationMartin Dawber

9781849940030 | 20 | PB | 416 pages

The most exciting fashionillustration from around the world today including digitalmasterpieces as well as traditionaldrawing and painting.

Digital Fashion PrintKevin Tallon

9781849940047 | 18.99 | PB | 176 pages

Covers all the techniques for the creation of fashionprints using the most popular software, Photoshopand Illustrator.

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Digital Fashion IllustrationWith Photoshop and Illustrator9780713490589 | 18.99 | PB |176pp

Classic Fashion Patternsof the 20th centuryAnne Tyrell

9781906388515 | 20 | PB | 160 pages

Understanding Fashion HistoryValerie Cummming

9780713488753 | 18.99 | PB | 144 pages

A fascinating look at the way costumeand fashion have been studied, curatedand exhibited since the 17th century.

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Vintage Lingerie Historical Patterns and TechniquesJill Salen

9781849940054 | 20 | PB |128 pages

Covers garments from1920s French knickers to1950s pin up brassieres,with 30 fully annotatedworking patterns.

The Tudor Tailor Reconstructing Sixteenth-century Dress

9780713489859 | 19.99 | PB | 160 pages

Create stunning,historically accurateTudor costumes, fromhats and headdresses to doublets and hose.

CorsetsHistoric Patterns and TechniquesJill Salen

9781906388010 | 20 | PB |128 pages

Practical information onhow to recreate stunningperiod corsets. Includesannotated patterns andclose-up photography.

Simplicity The Essential Reference for all Home Sewers

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TextilEsCollage, Stitch, PrintCollagraphy for Textile Artists Val Holmes

9781849940146 | 19.99 |August | CB | over 120colour illustrations | 128 pages

Introducing thehottest technique fortextile artists today:collagraphy, orprinting from collage.

Connecting Design To StitchSandra Meech

9781849940245 | 19.99 |August | HB | 150 colour illustrations | 128 pages

A practical andinspirational guide to understanding andusing good designpractice in stitched-textile work.

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Connecting Art to Stitch

9781906388102 | 18.99 |HB | 128 pages

Exploring Dimension inQuilt Art C June Barnes

9781849940252 | 19.99 |September | HB | 120 colourillustrations | 128 pages

Learn how to createraised stuctural effectson wall-hung quilts, and how to constructgorgeous three-dimensional vessels and fabric sculptures. Colour in Art Quilts

Janet Twinn

9781849940009 | 19.99 | HB | 128 pages

For quilters who want a deeperunderstanding of how to usecolour in their work.

Instinctive Quilt Art Using improvisational techniquesto create vibrant art quiltsBethan Ash

9781849940092 | 19.99 | HB | 128 pages

Break free from the shackles ofconventional patchwork with thisrefreshing guide to quilting.

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TextilEs

Experimental Textiles A journey through design, interpretation and inspiration

9781906388478 | 19.99 | HB | 128 pages

A sourcebook for everything youneed to know about working withnon-traditional textiles.

SpunbondedTextile & Stitch Lutradur, Evolon and other distressablesWendy Cotterill

9781849940016 | 19.99 |April | HB | 128 pages

Use spunbonded fabrics to createstunning effects that cannot be achieved with any other manmade or natural fibres.

Fusing FabricCreative Cutting, Bonding and Mark-MakingMargaret Beal

978-0713490688 | 14.99 | PB | 128 pages

Innovative techniques using asoldering iron to create stunningeffects on fabric.

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Essential sourcebooks for creating three-dimensional textile forms by popular textileartist Kim Thittichai

Layered Textiles New Surfaces with Heat Tools,Machine and Hand Stitch

9781849940085 | 19.99 | HB | 128 pages

Demonstrates simple layers withpaper and fabric to extreme layeringusing heat tools to create excitingnew surfaces to stitch.

Hot Textiles Inspiration and Techniques with Heat Tools

9780713490404 | 18.99 | HB | 128 pages

Get the best from heat guns,soldering irons and the householdiron in your textile art pieces.

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TextilEs

How to Be Creative in Textile Art Julia Triston and RachelLombard

9781849940061 | 19.99 | HB | 128 pages

A book to help beginner textileartists find inspiration for theirwork, through simple exercisesdesigned to unlock creativity.

Drawn to Stitch Line, Drawing andMark-Making in textile artGwen Hedley

9781906388805 | 19.99 |HB | 144 pages

Filled with exercises to help you explore thelimitless possibilities of line and boost yourstitching confidence.

The Found Object in Textile Art Cas Holmes

9781906388461 | 19.99 |HB | 128 pages

Taps into one of themost popular textiletrends today: the use of the found object.From old jewellery,fabric scraps todriftwood.

Three-Dimensional Embroidery Janet Edmonds

9781906388546 | 14.99 | PB | 128 pages

Simple instructions and fabulousfinished pieces to both guide and inspire.

Creative Recycling in Embroidery Val Holmes

9781906388751 | 14.99 | PB 128 pages

Full of ideas for recycling all kindsof material, from paper to jewellery.

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