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in simple steps SUSIE HODGE Publication

August 2016

Price

ÂŁ4.99

ISBN

9781782213420

Format

Paperback 292 x 216 mm

Extent

32 pages

Illustrations

230 step-by-step line drawings

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Drawing

Series

How to Draw

BIC CODE/S

WFA, AFF

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WORLD

This easy-to-follow book teaches readers how to draw babies, toddlers and children in extremely easy step-by-step stages. Susie Hodge includes a wonderful selection of ages and poses, providing an important basis in drawing adolescents. Even absolute beginners will be able to create great drawings following these illustrations.

Key Selling Points Includes a variety of children's ages and poses Extremely simple step-by-step drawing method Great for beginners or any artist wanting to brush up on their drawing skills

About The Author Susie Hodge has a passion for art education and has been teaching practical art and art history to children and adults for over 17 years.

She has written and illustrated many drawing books. She also works for the Royal Academy, the Tate and the V&A Museum to produce booklets for visitors, teachers and students. She lives in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

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How to Draw:| Babies and Children

in simple steps YISHAN LI Publication

August 2016

Price

ÂŁ4.99

ISBN

9781782213444

Format

Paperback 292 x 216 mm

Extent

32 pages

Illustrations

220 Colour Illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Drawing

Series

How to Draw

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WFA

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WORLD

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How to Draw:| Manga Chibis

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of manga chibi figures.|Chibi is a fun subject to explore, with large eyes and very expressive emotions. This is a genre perfect for anyone seeking to learn a simpler form of manga and the basics of creating these delightful characters.|

Key Selling Points Easy-to-follow simple shapes and step-by-step illustrations 28 two colour drawings Professional manga art from well-known comic creator Yishan Li

About The Author Yishan Li is a professional manga artist who lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Yishan has been drawing manga since 1998 when she was in high school and she has subsequently been published internationally including China, North America, France and the UK.

3 colours, 3 brushes and 9 easy projects to get you painting GEOFF KERSEY Publication

August 2016

Price

ÂŁ8.99

ISBN

9781782212973

Format

Paperback 292 x 216 mm

Extent

64 pages

Illustrations

Colour Illustrations Throughout

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Watercolour

Series

Take Three Colours

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WFA

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WORLD

INFORMATIO

Description

ADVANCE

Take Three Colours: Watercolour Landscapes

Geoff Kersey shows people who have never picked up a paintbrush how to paint convincing watercolour landscapes using just 3 colours,|3 brushes, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad. Only 3 affordable Students’ range watercolour paints are used: light red, cadmium yellow pale and ultramarine blue; yet from these, Geoff shows how 9 realistic watercolour scenes can be painted. There is no colour theory or long-winded mixing information to put off the first-time painter, but a practical absolute beginner's course that shows the three colours in action. Only 3 affordable brushes are needed: no. 10, no. 4 and no. 2 rounds in a synthetic range, to achieve all of the paintings shown. Starting from the simplest of scenes, Geoff Kersey builds skills through 9 easy exercises, resulting in landscapes to be proud of. Start with a simple sky and progress through a basic scene with a reflected sunset, to landscapes that include simple buildings and even a figure. Clear advice and step-by-step photographs show how to add a simple figure to a scene and how to trace and transfer the basic drawings from the finished paintings, which are shown full size in the book for this purpose. Readers have everything they need to get painting.

Key Selling Points Shows those who have never picked up a paintbrush how to get started Uses only the bare minimum of affordable materials Great promotional opportunity with a pack of affordable materials

About The Author Geoff Kersey is an experienced watercolourist and is much in demand as a teacher and demonstrator. He lives and works in Derbyshire where he has a studio, and he exhibits extensively. He has made over 30 watercolour DVDs and contributes to various art publications.

Romantic Motifs Publication

August 2016

Price

ÂŁ12.99

ISBN

9781782212959

Format

Paperback 260 x 204 mm

Extent

160 pages

Illustrations

260 Colour Illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Hand Embroidery

Series

Transfer & Stitch

BIC CODE/S

WFBC

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WORLD

Description

INF ORMATION

This collection of 64 beautiful romantic motifs and accompanying transfers provides a must-have source of design ideas for anyone who enjoys stitching. The designs include hearts, flowers, swallows, wedding rings and butterflies and cover a range of sizes and styles. The book is broken down into four main sections: the key stitches and techniques, the samplers, the projects and finally the cut-out transfers.

A D V A NC E

CARINA ENVOLDSEN-HARRIS

Each design is shown as a sampler sewn by Carina in colours and stitches of her choice. Carina has a wonderful eye for colour and design, so the samplers will encourage those who might need some guidance. Clear instructions accompany each motif, with information given on the DMC thread colours and the embroidery stitches used. Those who prefer to create their own look can do so by simply adapting the colours and stitches. The book then showcases twelve beautiful projects embroidered with designs from the samplers and stitched by Carina in different colourways to the originals. These are intended to inspire: whether you are looking for a small, dainty motif to decorate a child's dress or sunhat, or a large, bold design to add impact to a pillow or tea towel, there will be a design in this book that matches your chosen item to give it a touch of contemporary homemade style. Finally, the transfers at the back can be cut out and ironed up to ten times each; the book contains a handy pocket at the back for storing cut-out designs.

There are notes on the materials and basic techniques used at the start of the book, including how to successfully use the transfers and how to frame up a ring frame. With just eleven simple embroidery stitches to choose from, all with clear, step-by-step diagrams, even those new to stitching will be able to tackle all the designs provided. This is a must-have resource for sewers of all abilities.|

Key Selling Points 32 stitched samplers containing 64 romantic motifs in a range of sizes and styles Corresponding iron-on transfer sheets to transfer the designs on to fabric Instructions on the materials, techniques and embroidery stitches used

About The Author Carina Envoldsen-Harris is a Danish designer, blogger and author, living in Grays, Essex, UK. She has a background in multimedia design as well as studies in art history and Italian language. Under the name Polka & Bloom, Carina has been designing and selling embroidery patterns since 2009. The patterns combine her life-long passion for art, design, history and nature, often including floral motifs and bright colours.

Carina's work has been published in these magazines: Cross Stitcher, Mollie Makes (three issues), Australian Homespun (twice), Hoop-La!, Homemade with Love. She has also contributed to the following books: Mend It Better, Mollie Makes Christmas, The Needlecraft Stitch Directory, Stitch Along, Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection (upcoming), Mollie Makes: Embroidery (upcoming).|Carina has also written a book: Stitched Blooms, published by Lark in Feb 2014. Carina designs her own embroidery patterns which she sells via her on-line store Polka and Bloom, and also sells clothing and accessories which she embellishes with her embroidery designs.

Baby Shoes to Crochet Grown-up Styles for Little Feet

Publication

August 2016

Price

£7.99

ISBN

9781782213574

Format

Paperback 260 x 204 mm

Extent

64 pages

Illustrations

Colour Illustrations Throughout

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Crochet Designs

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

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WORLD

ADVANC E

LUCIA FORTHMANN

Description

There is a crochet basics section at the beginning with step-by-step instructions on commonly used crochet stitches, colour changing techniques, joining techniques and basic crochet charts for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months.

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This lovely little book contains 16 beautifully designed and made shoes for both baby boys and girls, modelled on grown-up shoe styles.

Each design is accompanied by a lovely, styled photograph of the shoe with the adult equivalent in the background, and step-by-step instructions of how to make the shoe.

The designs themselves are based on adult shoes such as trainers, ballet shoes, pumps, espadrilles, Mary Janes, cowboy boots and strappy sandals and the patterns are clear and easy to follow. The designs are simple enough for competent beginners, though attractive and interesting enough to inspire more advanced crocheters. They are perfect projects to make with oddments of yarn, very quick to crochet and make great gifts for new babies.|

Key Selling Points A new crochet title with a quirky twist 16 lovely patterns in a range of styles Small projects that are quick and easy to make

About The Author Lucia Förthmann, her husband and three children live outside the gates of Hamburg. She discovered her passion for crochet when she was pregnant with her first child. Since then, she has enthusiastically created her own crochet patterns, and presents the results in the blog ‘Kardiomuffelchen’, which enables her to combine her passion for photography and writing with crocheting. http://kardiomuffelchen.com/

Scraps, Inc. Vol. 2 15 Scrap-Pieced Designs for the Modern Quilter

Publication

August 2016

Price

£19.99

ISBN

9781940655192

Format

Paperback 253 x 202 mm

Extent

128 pages

Illustrations

50 Halftones, colour

Publisher

Lucky Spool Media

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

A D V ANCE

SUSANNE WOODS

Description

INFORMATI ON

The second in Lucky Spool’s best-selling series, Scraps, Inc., Volume 2 features 15 well-known designers who are sharing a new quilt pattern using their favorite fabric scraps that they can’t bear to throw away. Most quilters present their finished quilts as gifts to friends and loved-ones, but often these projects leave extra fabric scraps that quilt-makers can’t bear to just throw away. Scrap-based quilting titles are consistently best-sellers as quilters are always looking for new and innovative patterns to feature these treasured fabrics. Most often, these are the quilts that get kept by their maker as a reminder of all of the other quilts they have gifted over the years. Scrap quilts can be tricky to design due to the variety of color challenges that random scraps can introduce, but these patterns solve those issues through clearly illustrated color schematics. The book includes a range of projects from simple to advanced and beautiful patterns to make color harmony easy.

Key Selling Points - Contributors are well-known designers with established and loyal following - Best for the experienced quilter who has a healthy stash of fabrics - Industrial photography keeps the feel modern

About The Author

Susanne Woods oversaw several successful compilation books in her former position as the Acquisitions Editor at C&T Publishing. She has been in the publishing industry for over 16 years, and she is an avid quilter. The contributors to the book are|Alex Ledgerwood, Allison Harris, Amy Friend, Amy Smart, April Rosenthal, Dorei Schwartz, Erin Harris, Janice Ryan, John Adams, Katie Blakesley, Kari Spencer, Melissa Lunden, Nydia Kehnle and Sherri McConnell.

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9781940655048

9781782210061

9781844489466

Simply Knitted With Love 12 hand knitted projects and simple recipes

Publication

August 2016

Price

ÂŁ9.95

ISBN

9780992770761

Format

Paperback 210 x 170 mm

Extent

72 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

Quail Books

Classification

Knitting Designs

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

ADVANCE

DANIELLA TAYLOR, LINDA WILLIAMS

Description

Key Selling Points - 12 simple yet effective projects suitable for the beginner with more challenging ones for the experienced knitter - Also features recipes including cheese scones and rhubarb and lime jam

About The Author

INFORMATION

From wraps and throws to snoods and hats Daniella Taylor and Linda Williams have compiled their favourite 12 patterns from over ten years of Jolie designs. Many of them are simple yet effective projects especially suitable for the beginner, but they have also included some more challenging ones for the more experienced knitter. Whether you fancy a little, well-earned, self indulgence by knitting for yourself or wish to create that extra special gift for a loved one, these projects will bring years of pleasure and admiration.|

Daniella Taylor and Linda Williams run 'Jolie'a homeware and knitting store in Walken, Hertfordshire. Opened in 2005 Jolie is a haven of creativity, inspiration and friendship, where weekly knit and chat groups share ideas on knitting and crocheting.

Table Of Contents Chamonix Cushion, Frosty, Skater Hat, Crystal Snood, Alpine Throw, Elf and Glacier Mittens, Myrtle Tea Cosy, Linda's Luscious Lemon Curd, Mimosa Jam Pot Covers, Rhubarb and Lime Jam, Heidi Scarf and Chalet Snood, Crocus and Petal Scarflette, Meribel Poncho, Igloo Socks, Primrose Wrap, Cheese Scones, Alabama Slammer.

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9781782211624

9780811716079 9781782213178

9781782211549

SARAH HATTON Publication

August 2016

Price

ÂŁ7.95

ISBN

9780992770747

Format

Paperback 210 x 170 mm

Extent

48 pages

Illustrations

Colour photographs

Publisher

Quail Books

Classification

Crochet Designs

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

I N FO R M A TI O N

Description

ADVANC E

10 Simple Crochet Projects for Cosy Homes

This collection offers 10 stylish homeware pieces simple enough for even the beginner crocheter. From small doilies, pots and necklaces to larger projects such as throws and cushions, it also means there are projects of every size. Photographed in its minimal palette with bright pops of highlight colour gives the humble granny square a modern twist.

Key Selling Points - The 10 stylish homeware pieces are simple enough for even the beginner crocheter - Includes projects of differing sizes

About The Author Sarah Hatton learnt to knit as a child and has always been passionate about fashion. After gaining her degree in fashion she entered the world of professional handknit where she has worked for over 10 years with famous brands that include Rowan, Patons, Sirdar and Sublime. www.sarahhatton.com

Table Of Contents Slouchy Sweater, Pots and Doily, Table Runner, Doily Bunting, Simple Shopping Bag, Crochet Dots Necklace, Granny Square Cushion & Blanket, Envelope Cushion, Shell Stitch Bed Runner.

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9781782214052 9781782211655 9781782213833

9781782213734

9780956785145

9780956785169

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