Search Press October 2017

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October 2017

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Pottery You Can Use An essential guide to making plates, pots, cups and jugs

Publication

October 2017

Price

£14.99

ISBN

9781782215608

Format

Paperback 246 x 190 mm

Extent

224 pages

Illustrations

500 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Clay Modelling

BIC CODE/S

WFN

SALES REGIONS

U.K. & Europe

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JACQUI ATKIN

Description

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The recent and emerging trend in pottery and harder crafts – seen in the enthusiastic response to "The Great Pottery Throwdown" and the number of search terms on Google Trends for books and courses on the subject – it seemed logical to return to a proven author who produces practical, beautiful pottery.|Pottery You Can Use is an entirely new book from the author, and|is a visual feast of ideas and advice to guide the maker through the process of designing and making successful functional ceramics that are practical and appealing in equal measure.|Each element of the process|is carefully considered, from deciding the function of the item, to working out|proportions and making basic drawings, to choosing the right clay, tools, and making method, and finally glazing and firing, including safety issues and the essential topic of suitability for food.||

Key Selling Points How to make and design ceramic pieces that feel just right| Jacqui explains how to throw and hand-build beautiful, utilitarian pieces that have a practical purpose| Interest in pottery making is at an all time high - courses throughout the UK are over-subscribed|

About The Author

Jacqui Atkin is a practising ceramicist and has taught pottery in colleges and occupational therapy classes for several years. She now runs private courses from her home in Shropshire on low-fire pottery techniques, which include smoke-firing and Raku. She has contributed to several pottery books as a project maker and gallery|artist,|and is the|author of several books including|Beginner's Guide to Pottery & Ceramics.|

The Bag Boutique 20 bright and beautiful bags to sew

Publication

October 2017

Price

£14.99

ISBN

9781782214304

Format

Paperback 280 x 216 mm

Extent

144 pages

Illustrations

250 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Sewing

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

WORLD

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DEBBIE VON GRABLER-CROZIER

Description

Key Selling Points A range of 20 beautiful, stylish bags to sew All the techniques needed are shown using clear step-by-step photography All the templates required are included on a handy pull-out sheet

About The Author

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This mouth-wateringly colourful book contains 20 beautiful bags to sew from popular designer Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. It includes a huge variety of different styles and sizes, from totes and bucket bags to backpacks, clutches and shoulder bags, and Debbie makes each one easy. The book contains a complete guide to all the techniques needed, shown using easy-to-follow step-by-step photography; also included is a section on creating beautiful finishing touches, including embroidery, appliqué, crocheted flowers, beaded charms and labelling. All the templates required are included on a handy pull-out sheet.

Debbie has been involved in writing and the craft world for pretty much all of her life but in 1997 she made it into a profession, qualifying formally in journalism and writing patterns and a couple of columns for magazines and newspapers across four continents. She is inspired by nature, travel and history, ancient worlds, steampunk or just a walk in the woods. You name it. She writes about so much more than craft – she loves travel writing, photography and just simply commenting about some of the ridiculous things that happen in our lives.|Writing has led her through the world of teaching, and she has written more craft pattern packets than she cares to mention!

She has also self-published seven books on subjects ranging from templates for embroidery designs to a cancer self-help book. She designs sewing, papercraft, scrapbooking, card, beading, jewellery and mixed media|projects, as well as|patterns for quilts.

Stitch People A 20-project journey through embroidery techniques

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JO DIXEY Publication

October 2017

Price

£12.99

ISBN

9781782215622

Format

Paperback 246 x 189 mm

Extent

128 pages

Illustrations

Colour illustrations throughout

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Embroidery: Other

BIC CODE/S

WFBC

SALES REGIONS

WORLD excluding New Zealand

Description

Key Selling Points 20 projects to teach you embroidery with RSN trained and professional embroiderer Jo Dixey Learn to embroider people project-by-project, with each exercise|gradually introducing new stitches and techniques Embellish clothing, design beautiful pieces of art and make stunning stitched gifts for your friends and family Step-by-step photographs of key techniques Photo gallery of all the stitches covered in the book Templates of every stitch image are available inside to photocopy or scan

About The Author

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Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey produces beautiful sewn and quilted work that focuses on the human form.|Jo's people aren't overwhelming – they're stunning, abstract portraits that she has specifically designed so that those new to embroidery can easily achieve the projects as a way of relaxing as well as learning. Jo's experience and apprenticeship at the renowned Royal School of Needlework in London serve as a reminder of her skill as an embroider.

Jo Dixey’s love of embroidery and|stitching began in early childhood and progressed from her main leisure activity to her job. In 1991 she attended the Royal School of Needlework, where she trained to be a professional embroiderer. Since her graduation, she has seen the enjoyment others have found from learning to stitch and has taught embroidery workshops for over 20 years. Jo lives in Auckland, New Zealand.|

BEGINNER

Gradient Knits TANIS GRAY Publication

October 2017

Price

£12.99

ISBN

9781782215691

Format

Paperback 246 x 190 mm

Extent

144 pages

Illustrations

Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Knitting Designs

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

SALES REGIONS

Europe

Tanis Gray is an incredibly proficient knitter and writer. This has led to her reputation as a professional knitting artist and designer. She has built a large and loyal following in both the US and the UK - on Twitter she has over 1,500 followers and on Instagram almost 3,400. She is a regular contributor to Craftsy, where she posts both patterns and tutorials, making her an ideal author – not just for her ability and experience in educating readers, but for putting her in contact with other professional knitters. In this latest work, Tanis' close correspondence with multiple knitting professionals|has lead to sink a unique design-led book filled with stunning gradient projects for readers to their needles into.|

Key Selling Points 10 beautiful ombré knits to wear or make for the home Learn a new technique with each project, from slip stitch colourwork through to German short rows Designed by professional knitter Tanis Gray, author of several award-winning knitting books including|Cozy Knits|and|Modern Baby Knits and once the Yarn Editor at|Vogue Knitting A|unique design-led book filled with stunning gradient projects

About The Author

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10 lessons and projects using ombré, stranded colourwork, slip stitch and textures

A graduate of RISD, Tanis Gray lives in Fairfax, VA with her green mechanical engineer husband and their|son. Having worked at Martha Stewart, HBO, Focus Features, in the art department in the film and television industries, and a 4-year career as the Yarn Editor at Vogue Knitting and co-editor of Knit.1, she has been working in the creative field for many years. Tanis has over 450 published knitting designs, and her work has been featured in many major publications and books worldwide, including on 12 covers. She also edits and photographs other knitting books, plans and executes social media for numerous yarn companies and teaches advanced knitting often in and around DC. Tanis has her own regularly featured TV spot on PBS’ Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell. You can find her blog at tanisknits.com.

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350 Knitting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets A compendium of knitting know-how BETTY BARNDEN Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ12.99

ISBN

9781782215998

Format

Paperback 246 x 190 mm

Extent

160 pages

Illustrations

600 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Knitting Techniques

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

SALES REGIONS

U.K. & Europe

This updated edition of the hugely successful Compendium of Knitting Techniques|offers readers an essential go-to guide|that they|will turn to again and again for all their knitting know-how. Betty Barnden provides everything readers|need to know to give their knitted garments and accessories a stylish and professional-looking finish. The|book is packed full of|information, ranging from|techniques and stitches; how to read patterns and charts; choosing yarns and colours; and how to adapt designs for the perfect fit.

Key Selling Points Updated edition of the best-selling Compendium of Knitting Techniques - over 21,000 copies sold Author is a world-renowned author and expert knitting pattern designer Packed full of information that knitters will turn to again and again for expert advice and guidance

About The Author Betty Barnden is a freelance needlecraft designer who studied furniture design at the Royal College of Art. Betty has designed knitting patterns for companies such as Sirdar, Patons, Jaeger and King Cole. Her knitwear, embroidery and crochet designs have appeared in many magazines over the years, and she has also designed embroidery projects and kits. Betty regularly contributes to Sewing World magazine.

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350 Crochet Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets A compendium of crochet know-how JAN EATON Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ12.99

ISBN

9781782216001

Format

Paperback 246 x 190 mm

Extent

160 pages

Illustrations

600 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Crochet Techniques

BIC CODE/S

WFBS

SALES REGIONS

U.K. & Europe

I N FO R M A TI O N

Description

This updated edition of the hugely successful Compendium of Crochet|Techniques|offers readers an essential go-to guide|that they|will turn to again and again for all their crochet|know-how. Internationally renowned author and expert textile designer Jan Eaton|provides everything readers|need to know to give their crocheted|garments and accessories a stylish and professional-looking finish. The|book is packed full of|information, ranging from|techniques and stitches; how to read patterns and charts; choosing the right hooks and yarns; and how to adapt designs for the perfect fit, all explained|using|clear, step-by-step instructions, photographs and diagrams. There are also numerous 'try it' and 'fix it' panels providing insider|tips and tried-and-tested methods for practising and developing new skills and correcting and avoiding common mistakes. This book has truly stood the test of time and will continue to do so for many years to come.|

Key Selling Points Updated edition of the best-selling Compendium of Crochet|Techniques|- over 38,000 copies sold Author is a world-renowned author and textiles designer Packed full of information that crocheters|will turn to again and again for expert advice and guidance

About The Author Jan Eaton is a needlecraft and textile designer. She has published many needlecraft books, including Country Crochet and Knitted Lace, and Crochet Basics.

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9781782215202

9781782214793 9781782211655

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Proggy’s Rag Rug Menagerie 20 soft and snuggly animals to hook and sew

Publication

October 2017

Price

£9.99

ISBN

9781782215547

Format

Paperback 222 x 222 mm

Extent

128 pages

Illustrations

100 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Soft Toys

BIC CODE/S

WFH

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America

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HAYLEY SMITH

Description

Key Selling Points 20 cute and cuddly projects to make with fleece or scraps of fabric from your stash Learn the basics with step-by-step photo guides, then release your creativity on the easy-to-follow patterns Make all sorts of adorable woodland creatures, farm animals, pets, birds and fish; then turn them into soft toys, chew toys, and accessories for your home

About The Author

I N FO R M A TI

Discover a new and exciting way to put your stash of fabric scraps to good use with this collection of adorable three-dimensional rag-rug projects, which can be adapted for use as children’s playthings, pet toys and home accessories.|The technique is easy to master – simply cut your fabric into strips and push it through the holes in some hessian backing – and has been a traditional way of creating mats for centuries.|‘Progging’ is the name for this style of rag mat-making in north-east England, where the author creates her range of Proggy® kits, supplies and tools, but the method is familiar the world over.|Here you will find it given a refreshing modern twist that moves it beyond the usual two-dimensional rug format, with instructions for making 20 fun and funky three-dimensional stuffed animals. With a few simple adaptations to the backing, filling and eye materials, the projects can safely be used as soft toys by children, chew|toys by pets, or put to use as door stops and draught excluders around your home.

Hayley Smith is the founder of Craft Yourself Silly, for which she creates all the products, designs and patterns. Her range of kits, supplies and tools is widely stocked by retailers in the USA, UK and Germany, and sold by numerous online outlets and TV shopping channels, including Ideal World, Create & Craft TV and Hochanda.|Hayley lives by the sea in northeast England.

MICHAEL LAKIN Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ12.99

ISBN

9781782213109

Format

Paperback 280 x 216 mm

Extent

128 pages + tracings

Illustrations

430 Colour illustrations|

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Watercolour

BIC CODE/S

WFA, AFCC

SALES REGIONS

WORLD

This books teaches the absolute beginner|how to recreate the beauty of a variety of flowers from first principles. Using the six-stage process and worksheet information within|will provide the reader with all the skills he or she needs to reproduce any flower they choose in exacting detail.|This complete guide marries traditional technique with contemporary style and includes sections on colour, drawing, continuous tone, composition and dissection. It also contains full size tracings to help with the teaching within.

Key Selling Points 12|step-by-step projects|– full-size tracings included Information on|selecting, preparing and drawing flowers Colour mixing advice and instructions Packed with varied inspirational|paintings

About The Author

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Beginner's Guide to Botanical Flower Painting

Michael Lakin was born and bred in South Derbyshire, UK. His early learning was basic but he always excelled in art. After leaving school he moved into engineering, becoming a manager, before he left to start his own business. Michael kept up art as a hobby and began to teach classes in Botanical Art to adults. Since then he has exhibited in London and other parts of the UK. He has a purpose-built studio next to his rural home, where he teaches and gives demonstrations throughout the year.

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5-Minute Sketching: Animals & Pets Super-quick Techniques for Amazing Drawings GARY GERATHS Publication

October 2017

Price

£8.99

ISBN

9781782215929

Format

Paperback 220 x 170 mm

Extent

128 pages

Illustrations

350 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Drawing

Series

5-Minute Sketching

BIC CODE/S

WFA, AFF

SALES REGIONS

U.K. & Europe

5-Minute Sketching: Animals and Pets|contains|sixty 5-minute|exercises to help new and aspiring artists produce amazing drawings of animals in no time at all. The easy-to-use handbook format and bite-size exercises will help readers loosen up their creativity and incorporate drawing into their everyday life.|Quick sketching video tutorials on YouTube are very popular. Some of the most popular include: Tips to Draw Better in 6 Minutes (1.4 million views); and How To Draw Better in 2 Minutes (1.8 million views). Besides latching onto the recent trend of speed sketching, this book also targets readers craving to find 'me-time' in a busy world.

Key Selling Points 60 quick exercises|to help you sketch animals in no time at all.

Speed sketching is a popular trend.

Author is a professional artist and art professor.|

About The Author Gary Geraths is a full-time professor of art at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. He is an accomplished professional artist, as well as a skilled art teacher, acting as both consultant and illustrator for various entertainment studios, including United Artists, Sony, Sparks, Dreamworks, Disney Animation and Disney Product Design.|Gary lives in LA, USA.|

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Fleshing out your sketch Flesh

Putting the pieces together

Left Gary Geraths, Lioness, 2015

Most of the hair on a lioness’ coat is barely visible from afar so in this quick sketch I focused on only adding the impression of fur around the head and belly.

Below Gary Geraths, Deer, 2016

Try adding color before you sketch. This will help you focus on the different areas of color and depth on an animal’s coat.

Anatomy & Textures

Capturing Movement

Building on previous topics, we are going to look at adding a simple but structural anatomical framework. No matter what the creature, the muscle and skeletal structure stays basically the same. Similar forms and muscular connections reappear constantly and change depending on the effects of the animal’s actions and anatomical dynamics. Learning to match this wisdom with a wide, expressive array of lines in your artwork gives you the ability to draw with confidence.

In animal drawing, the search for implied movement is an essential element.

The primary step is to capture the animal, whether at rest or in motion, in series of rhythmic gestural lines and forms. The flexible lines and forms create a structure, as a wire armature does for a sculpture. These rhythmic marks create a flexible framework to hang balance, action, and form onto. This simplistic approach that allows more creative choices.

Tips to get you started Tips to get you started

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How to start When drawing, choose animals

and legs. It brings together the qualities of

that move slowly, with simple shapes so you

gesture, shape, and form to create a more

can visually grasp your subject. The rhythm,

dynamic image. Keep in mind that the objective

gravity, and balance of the creature is extremely

is to simplify the drawing as you add various

on the animal’s anatomy contrast with how

important to communicate early in your

new elements.

they match the series of hard and soft marks

drawing. Your drawing can look like the animal,

on the page.

but if it appears to be tilting over, or is off

Skeletal framework It is important to

large, simplified volumes. As you sketch

understand the skeleton as a simple moveable

compare how the light and shadow patterns

construct to enhance your quick sketches.

Since the skeletal frame is frequently exposed on the surface, it gives you a constant series of reference and pivot points. Sketch up some anatomical research, find some photos of animals in action and simplify the drawing

balance, the image means little.

and hooves Now visualize tubes and 4 Legs wedges to help arrange the animal’s legs and

your process Don’t hesitate to draw 2 Explore with a great deal of searching line as you

process so the gesture, skeletal, and muscular

feet to connect with the ground when you draw.

forms work together.

This will allow you to convincingly add weight,

sketch. Remember at this point you are more

forms Remember that all of the 2 Primary muscular forms will follow the action of the skeleton. Practice translating that information into dynamic line and value. You see the simple muscle masses stretching or changing as the

movement, and balance to your drawing—

interested in action than surface detail. Your

whether the animal stands motionless or

sketching is organized around a loose gestural

is engaged in dynamic action.

design of the animal, visually building a data

textures and markings To complete 5 Surface your drawings you must consider the many

animal moves. Then draw the important smaller

patterns, textures, and colorful markings that

secondary forms, including the hooves and

appear on animals. It is important to push the

facial features.

shape and character of the animal’s markings

3 muscular system in your drawing, simplify the

Forms and values To make the best use of the

bank of information on the animal’s

animal. Pushing this layered design will give your artwork a spontaneous and dynamic look.

muscles into larger, visually useful masses. As the animal moves, these forms can be seen as  

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Below Gary Gearaths, Horse, 2014

Simple froms have been used to capture the movement of the horse, particularly in the back legs.

etc.) that reflects the size and shape of the subject. Set in the facial landmarks with light lines to indicate in which direction the animal’s head is turning and the distance between features. This will keep everything in proportion. and power Locate the knees, ankles, 5 Action and feet/hands/paws in relation to the animal’s overall proportion and the ground. Compare the

Quickly draw a series of thumbnails sketches

height of the animal’s legs to the height and

that focus on the head, torso, hips, and limbs

length of the torso and head. After establishing

that work as an entire image.

the overall larger proportions of the legs to

3 simple forms (balls, cylinders, boxes, etc.) to

This elephant is mid-step, with its weight distributed on just two feet. It is important to align the animal to the ground carefully so it doesn’t appear unbalanced.

and personality Generally, draw the 4 Heads head as generic sculptural form (ovoid, box,

movements, size, and interlocking shapes.

Volume and action Now start adding a few

and textures over the surface area of the

Top Gary Gearaths, Elephant, 2016

torso length and width, you can break down the legs into smaller sections. Compare these sections to the big picture.

help reinforce a unity to the structure to the

Above Gary Gearaths, Giraffe, 2016

action you draw, from the head through the tail

A quick sketch to show the movement of a giraffe. 

5-Minute Sketching: Landscapes Super-quick Techniques for Amazing Drawings

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VIRGINIA HEIN Publication

October 2017

Price

£8.99

ISBN

9781782215912

Format

Paperback 220 x 170 mm

Extent

128 pages

Illustrations

350 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Search Press

Classification

Drawing

Series

5-Minute Sketching

BIC CODE/S

WFA, AFF

SALES REGIONS

U.K. & Europe

5-Minute Sketching: Landscapes|contains over fifty 5-minute|exercises to help new and aspiring artists produce amazing landscape drawings|in no time at all. The easy-to-use handbook format and bite-size exercises will help readers loosen up their creativity and incorporate sketching into their everyday life.|Quick sketching video tutorials on YouTube are very popular. Some of the most popular include: Tips to Draw Better in 6 Minutes (1.4 million views); How To Draw Better in 2 Minutes (1.8 million views); A 10-Minute Perspective Drawing (700k views).|The most popular quick landscape sketching tutorials have over 200k views on YouTube.|Urban sketching 'on location' is a huge trend in sketching and most popular amongst ‘time poor’ artists.|Besides latching onto this recent trend of speed sketching, this book also targets readers craving to find 'me-time' in a busy world.

Key Selling Points 60 quick exercises|to help you sketch landscapes in no time at all.

Speed sketching and urban sketching are popular trends.

Author is|a well-known urban sketcher and blogger.

About The Author Virginia Hein was born in Los Angeles, California and is the author of the highly popular urban sketching blog http://worksinprogresslocation.blogspot.co.uk. She received her MFA in Drawing and Painting from California State University, Long Beach and now she teaches drawing and design at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, and at her private location sketching workshop.|Virginia lives in LA, USA. Looking and seeing

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Looking and seeing

Sketch the shadows

Find your focus

When you are observing light, of course you’re also seeing shadows.

Something attracts you to a scene, and that becomes the focus of your sketch. In a sense, you build your sketch around what interests you—and this is what’s often called the “center of interest”. It’s also a “focal point”, because you want to draw the viewer’s eye to the thing that you are most interested in. A dynamic composition will generally have a strong focal point, and lead the eye to it in a variety of interesting ways.

The shape, color, and density of shadows changes with the weather, the season, and the time of day. Just as the effects of light on the landscape are changing all the time, so are the shadows. I like to observe shadows even when I’m not sketching—I think it’s a good habit to notice how varied and changeable shadows really are in all kinds of weather and every season.

Tips to get you started

1

Notice different shadows There are basically two kinds of shadows. Form shadows define the

created by light and shadows. When you’re

textures as they wrap around the side that is

focused on drawing just the “things” in the

away from the light source. Cast shadows are

landscape, you may miss the drama of shadow

usually darker and more distinct, being the

and light. Try sketching the shadow shapes

shadows that fall where an object blocks

first—noticing how they may appear to overlap

the light.

the objects. Notice too where shadows appear

the weather? Certainly a bright sun in 2 How’s a cloudless sky will cast a stronger shadow than you see on a cloudy day. Depending on the atmosphere, light will be sharply defined or soft and diffused, and so will the shadows.

3 season affects the size and shape of shadows.

What time is it? Time of day as well as the

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sharp and defined and where they soften at

The play of light and shadow was very striking to me on this spreading fig tree. Notice how light reveals texture in the foliage, and creates a strong pattern of shadow below the canopy.

the edges. for reflected light We usually think of 5 Look shadows being not only darker than the surrounding area but “cooler” in color. This depends on the light source, and the colors in the environment. Warm, golden sunlight tends

Above Descanso Gardens, Virginia Hein, 2016

to produce shadows that are the opposite (the

On a hot summer afternoon, I was struck by the dramatic violet shadow on the pavement. In this little gouache study on tan paper, I tried to show the striking contrast between the “hot” yellow greens of foliage and the cool, spreading shadow.

you’ll see long cast shadows as the sun is

the shadow is falling on a “warm” color surface,

nearer the horizon. At high noon, of course, cast

you may see a warm color glow. Atmosphere,

shadows are much shorter. The effects of the

time of day—so many things can affect how you

Right Shadow and Light in Echo Park, Virginia Hein, 2016

seasons are more subtle (depending on your

perceive shadows—keep observing!

In this little monochromatic study I was looking at the different kinds of shadows on a bright, winter morning. The form shadow on the palm tree trunk has softer edges than the more sharply-defined cast shadow.

The figures appeared dramatically backlit, so I simplified those shapes here.

to a destination, and it can be direct or indirect,

sometimes get so enthralled by a landscape

a smooth or a bumpy ride. In the same way,

that you work to capture it without thinking too

lines and shapes can create paths towards the

much about what you want to focus on. (I’ve

focal point. Consider how the elements of line,

caught your eye—do you want to make this the center of interest in your sketch? the star Once you establish the focal 2 Choose point, let that be the “star” of the sketch.

shape, or color can support what interests you most in the sketch. the eye with contrast Our eyes are 4 Direct attracted by contrast—it can be contrasting values of light and dark, sharp edges and

Especially when you are quick-sketching a

surface textures, or contrasting colors.

Top Griffith Observatory, Virginia Hein, 2011

landscape, it really helps to recognize what

Wherever you have the strongest contrast in a

interests you most. You might have more than

sketch, you have a focal point. Contrasts stand

This is a view I sketch often, a Los Angeles landmark that sits high on a hill. Here I was focusing on how the road leads indirectly to the observatory, and how it directed my eye.

one area of interest, which can create an interesting, dynamic tension, but let one play a dominant role. in the supporting players Let all the 3 Bring other areas of the sketch play supporting roles.

Above Griffith Observatory Panorama, Virginia Hein, 2009

I could see two Los Angeles landmarks here, Griffith Observatory, and to the left, the Hollywood sign. In a panoramic view, you might have several focal points, but it works best to make one the dominant feature. Here, I wanted to focus more on the Observatory.

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Notice what grabs your attention You can

done it!) Pay attention to what it was that first

Top left Sycamore Fig Tree at the L.A. Arboretum, Virginia Hein, 2015

complement) to the light—a cool blue. But, if

summer, when the sun arcs higher in the sky.

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This was a very quick sketch, made on a cold and very windy day high in the Eastern Sierras, California. The contrast of the craggy peak and the starkness of snow were softened by late afternoon

Early in the morning and late in the afternoon

latitude)—you may see shorter shadows in the

Tips to get you started

Above right Carson Peak, Virginia Hein, 2010

the shapes of shadows Practice seeing 4 See the patterns of dark and light in the landscape

shape of an object—revealing the surface and

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Above January Downhill View, Virginia Hein , 2017

out in a sketch and pull the eye like a magnet! selective Most of all, the art of quick 5 Be sketching is about making choices—you can’t include everything, especially with limited time.

Part of the art of the sketch is having a clear

Areas around the focal point might lead your

idea of what you want to focus on, and knowing

eye towards it, or balance the focal point in an

how much to include. With practice, you learn to

interesting way. A road in a landscape leads you

make quick decisions, and trust them!

The road seems to point to the downtown skyline. I offset the skyline focal point, with the car in foreground for balance. 

One-Block Wonders of the World New Ideas, Design Advice, A Stunning Collection of Quilts

Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ20.99

ISBN

9781617455186

Format

Paperback 280 x 216 mm

Extent

80 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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MAXINE ROSENTHAL, LINDA BARDES

Transform a single fabric print with marvellous piecing magic! Best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal and Linda Bardes share stunning OneBlock Wonder quilts, with contributions from the popular Facebook community. Learn how to choose the right 60° ruler, how to pick the most useful fabric and how to choose the best starting strip size for your fabric. See what others have done - from the beginning fabric to the ending project - and courageously cut into that beautiful yardage! Sew simple pieced hexagon blocks with no Y-seams and get addicted to the thrill of arranging and rearranging them on your design wall.

Key Selling Points Fantastic transformations! Turn one fabric print into a kaleidoscopic quilt with this visual guide Learn to cut and piece identical triangles, arrange blocks on the design wall and design borders Admire more than 40 One-Block Wonders from 30 quilters in seven countries Get answers to all your One-Block Wonders FAQs from best-selling author Maxine Rosenthal and Linda Bardes

About The Author Maxine Rosenthal started quilting|almost 40 years ago. She made her first kaleidoscopic quilt for her daughter's ninth birthday. Her daughter is now 37 and has many kaleidoscopic quilts - including the very first one. Maxine lives in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Linda Bardes has sewn most of her life, including clothes for herself and her children. One year she totes her sewing machine around the country and bartered her sewing for unoccupied resort rooms. She lives in Plymouth, Minnesota.

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Improv Patchwork Dynamic Quilts Made with Line & Shape

Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ19.99

ISBN

9781617454967

Format

Paperback 254 x 203 mm

Extent

96 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

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Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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MARIA SHELL

Explore new options in improvisational piecing and empower your creativity. Cut and combine solid-colour fabrics to create your own 'prints' - stripes, polka dots, chevrons, plaids and more. Forget the rules (and even your ruler) as you piece colourful solids into compelling quilt designs. Use colour, pattern and repetition to develop your personal design aesthetic as you stitch freely to create unique quilts that pack a punch!

Key Selling Points Piece new prints and patterns out of solid fabrics and use them to create original, dynamic quilt designs Empower your creativity! Work freely without preconceived ideas Join author Maria Shell in a step-by-step journey of artistic discovery with this fascinating visual guide

About The Author

While Maria Shell's work is firmly grounded in the craft of quiltmaking, she uses her years of experience to create surprising combinations of pattern, repetition and colour. The recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, Maria lives in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Quilting Row by Row 27 Skill-Building Techniques

Publication

October 2017

Price

£23.99

ISBN

9781617455926

Format

Paperback 280 x 216 mm

Extent

72 pages + pattern pullout

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Dresden Plates, pinwheel blocks and flying geese ... piece like a pro with The Piper's Girls. Starting with the simplest patchwork squares and working your way up to more challenging appliqué and paper piecing, you'll sew through a cheery, 11-row sampler quilt and 2 bonus projects. Build 27 specific quilting skills such as getting an accurate ¼" seam, constructing on-point squares and using the 45° angle on a ruler. Straightforward how-to photos and full-size patterns are included. Gain confidence and learn new tips along the way, whether you're just a beginner or a more experienced quilter.

Key Selling Points Row, row, row your ... quilt! The Piper's Girls' expert notes and tips will lead you to quilting success Make 11 rows presented in order of difficulty - so your skills grow with your quilt!

Practice prairie points, chain piecing, flying geese, reverse appliqué, paper piecing and much more

About The Author Jeanette White and her daughter-in-law Erin Hamilton are partners in everything quilting. For 15 years they ran the successful quilt shop Piper's Quilts & Comforts in Salt Lake City, which they closed in 2015 to focus on the creative aspect of the industry. The currently design patterns under the name Piper's Girls. For more information go to www.pipersgirls.com.

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JEANETTE WHITE & ERIN HAMILTON

Free-Motion Meandering A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting

Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ18.99

ISBN

9781617455209

Format

Paperback 254 x 203 mm

Extent

96 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple of designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice eight meandering stitches for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your free-motion journey on the right foot with proven techniques to help you disguise mistakes and transition between designs with ease.

Key Selling Points Thrive at free-motion quilting with popular teacher and best-selling author Angela Walters Just starting out? Angela includes the basics of quilting and supplies Troubleshoot mistakes, master the meander and practice fluid movement between quilt stitches.

About The Author Angela Walters is a machine quilter and author who loves to teach others to use quilting to bring out the best in their quilt tops. Her work has been published in numerous magazines and books. She lives in Liberty, MO. To learn more, visit quiltingismytherapy.com.

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ANGELA WALTERS

75+ Designs from Natalia Bonner, Christina Cameli, Jenny Carr Kinney, Laura Lee Fritz, Cheryl Malkowski, Bethany Pease, Sheila Sinclair Snyder and Angela Walters!

Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ9.99

ISBN

9781617456237

Format

Paperback 228 x 140 mm

Extent

160 pages

Illustrations

Black & white illustrations

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Want inspiration for your free-motion quilting? Now you have the perfect tool! This spiral-bound book is full of designs - JUST designs and will lay flat on your work surface to keep your hands on the quilt and that needle moving! The first in a new series, this visual guide is filled with over 75 continuous-line designs from your favourite designers to get you stitching.

Key Selling Points Perfect for domestic and longarm machines Full-page spreads with innovative continuous-line designs Lays flat for easy reference while quilting

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Free-Motion Designs for All Over Patterns

Be the designer when you mix and match with 3 styles, 3 handles and a bonus purse organizer

BETSY LAHONTA October 2017

Price

£11.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456459

Format

General merchandise 247 x 152 mm

Extent

16 pages

Illustrations

N/A

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

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Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description With three exterior designs to choose from, plus mix-and-match pockets and closure choices, you can make exactly the bag you want!

Carry it like a tote - or use the shoulder strap for the trendy foldover shape. When you unexpectedly have your hands full, feed the shoulder strap through the convenient loop and you have a backpack! The pattern also includes a clever and useful purse organiser that you can use to make switching bags a cinch. Comes with complete instructions.

Key Selling Points From the best-selling pattern designer behind The 3-in-1 Betsy Bag Pattern Play with kraft-tex®, a popular new substrate that accessory sewists love!

Keep your necessities handy and switch bags quickly with bonus purse organiser

About The Author Betsy LaHonta has been crafting, sewing and creating for as long as she can remember. She loves to figure out ways to get the project ideas out of her head and into the world. Betsy lives in Northern California with her family.

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ADVANC E

Caitlin's 3-in-1 kraft-tex® Bag Pattern

Lucy's 3-in-1 kraft-tex® Bag Pattern Swap out your band to match your style and plans for the day

Publication

October 2017

Price

£11.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456466

Format

General merchandise 247 x 152 mm

Extent

32 pages

Illustrations

N/A

Imprint

Stash Books

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

This versatile and stylish bag comes in three sizes - small, medium and large weekender - perfect for those overnight trips (fits carry-on luggage requirements!). Play with 2 different colours of kraft-tex® and customise the interchangeable band with outside zip pockets, inside passport pockets and even knitting needle holders! Or add elastic straps and use the band itself to carry your yoga mat or picnic blanket. The clever zip treatment allows each of the three bags to open wide, making finding your necessities a breeze. Includes advice and tips on sewing and handling kraft-tex®.

Key Selling Points Mix and match your bands to customise your look and use (small and medium bags use the same size band) Experiment with kraft-tex®, a popular new substrate that all accessory sewists are talking about Carry heavy loads without tearing - unique band construction is both lightweight and sturdy.

About The Author Gailen Runge is the Creative Director at C&T Publishing and an avid quilter. With two children at home, her first love, quilting, sometimes takes a backseat to other (less time-consuming) soft crafts, such as designing and sewing bags and clothing.

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GAILEN RUNGE

kraft-tex® Designer, Greenery Kraft Paper Fabric October 2017

Price

£22.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456299

Format

General merchandise 724 x 470 mm

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|

Illustrations

N/A

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description

Key Selling Points Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it Mix and match with other kraft-tex® colours The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

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Just what you've been waiting for - coloured kraft-tex! Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant 'greenery' paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric. Kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed media arts and bookmaking. Now in brandnew, on-trend colours (no need to dye it yourself!), these colourful rolls of kraft-tex® may only be available for a limited time, so snap them up while the colours are in season.

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Publication

Kraft Paper Fabric Publication

October 2017

Price

£22.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456312

Format

General merchandise 724 x 470 mm

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|

Illustrations

N/A

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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kraft-tex® Designer, Radiant Orchid

Description

Key Selling Points Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it Mix and match with other kraft-tex® colours The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

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Just what you've been waiting for - coloured kraft-tex! Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant 'radiant orchid' paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric. Kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed media arts and bookmaking. Now in brandnew, on-trend colours (no need to dye it yourself!), these colourful rolls of kraft-tex® may only be available for a limited time, so snap them up while the colours are in season.

Kraft Paper Fabric Publication

October 2017

Price

£22.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456336

Format

General merchandise 724 x 470 mm

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|

Illustrations

N/A

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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kraft-tex® Designer, Tangerine Tango

Description

I N FO R M A TI O N

Just what you've been waiting for - coloured kraft-tex! Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant 'Tangerine Tango' paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric. Kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed media arts and bookmaking. Now in brandnew, on-trend colours (no need to dye it yourself!), these colourful rolls of kraft-tex® may only be available for a limited time, so snap them up while the colours are in season.

Key Selling Points Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it Mix and match with other kraft-tex® colours The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

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kraft-tex® Designer, Blue Iris Kraft Paper Fabric October 2017

Price

£22.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456305

Format

General merchandise 724 x 470 mm

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|

Illustrations

N/A

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description

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Publication

Key Selling Points Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it Mix and match with other kraft-tex® colours The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

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Just what you've been waiting for - coloured kraft-tex! Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant 'blue iris' paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric. Kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed media arts and bookmaking. Now in brand-new, ontrend colours (no need to dye it yourself!), these colourful rolls of kraft-tex® may only be available for a limited time, so snap them up while the colours are in season.

Kraft Paper Fabric Publication

October 2017

Price

£22.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456343

Format

General merchandise 724 x 470 mm

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|

Illustrations

N/A

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Non Book Product

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

ADVANC E

kraft-tex® Designer, Blue Turquoise

Description

Key Selling Points Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it inkjet print it Mix and match with other kraft-tex® colours The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

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Just what you've been waiting for - coloured kraft-tex! Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant 'blue turquoise' paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric. Kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed media arts and bookmaking. Now in brandnew, on-trend colours (no need to dye it yourself!), these colourful rolls of kraft-tex® may only be available for a limited time, so snap them up while the colours are in season.

kraft-tex® Designer, Marsala Kraft Paper Fabric October 2017

Price

£22.99 inc VAT

ISBN

9781617456329

Format

General merchandise 724 x 470 mm

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Illustrations

N/A

Publisher

C&T Publishing

Classification

Sewing

BIC CODE/S

WFB

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description

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Publication

Key Selling Points Play with it! Sew it, stamp it, draw on it, fold it, inkjet print it Mix and match with other kraft-tex® colours The fiber-based texture softens and crinkles with handling and washing

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Just what you've been waiting for - coloured kraft-tex! Wait until you get your hands on this vibrant 'marsala' paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but sews, cuts and washes just like fabric. Kraft-tex® is supple, yet strong enough to use for projects that get tough wear. Use it to bring an exciting new texture to your craft-sewing projects, mixed media arts and bookmaking. Now in brand-new, ontrend colours (no need to dye it yourself!), these colourful rolls of kraft-tex® may only be available for a limited time, so snap them up while the colours are in season.

Southwest Modern From Marfa to New Mexico: 18 Travel-Inspired Quilts

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KRISTI SCHROEDER Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ24.99

ISBN

9781940655284

Format

Paperback 254 x 203 mm

Extent

144 pages

Illustrations

70 Colour illustrations; 40 Halftones, colour

Publisher

Lucky Spool Media

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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Description

Never before has there been a book for modern quilters celebrating the rich patterns and colours of the American Southwest. These 15 quilt patterns and three smaller projects are a graphic interpretation of all that this rich landscape provides.|The simple piecing featuring a balanced use of negative space is designed to appeal to beginners and experienced quilters alike. Author Kristi Schroeder celebrates five separate regions, one in each chapter. Each quilt is photographed on location with an accompanying colour story to support the design.

Included is a list of the author's favourite places to shop, eat and play in each location.|

Key Selling Points The first book of American Southwest quilt design for the modern quilter Easy piecing and the use of less expensive solid fabrics makes this a perfect choice for a beginner The graphic feel of the quilts will fit into any modern interior.

About The Author

Native Texan, Kristi Schroeder has had her quilts accepted into international shows and magazines. Known for her southwest-inspired approach to piecing, Kristi came to quilting through her work as a graphic designer in the corporate world. She loves to travel. She lives in Austin, Texas. For more information go to www.initialkstudio.com

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Fancy Tiger Crafts: Constellations Twelve Pieced Astrological Blocks, 8 Personalized Sewing Projects

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AMBER PLATZER CORCORAN, JAIME JENNINGS Publication

October 2017

Price

ÂŁ15.99

ISBN

9781940655277

Format

Paperback 254 x 203 mm

Extent

56 pages

Illustrations

70 Colour illustrations; 40 Halftones, colour

Publisher

Lucky Spool Media

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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Description

Patchwork quilting meets the celestial sky and the result...clean, elegant style with a cosmic touch. Join Fancy Tiger Crafts founders, Amber Corcoran and Jamie Jennings for an astrological exploration through the beauty of modern design.|Each of the twelve blocks (plus a bonus Orion block never released before) finishes at 20" square and brings the sparse beauty of the celestial into the home with minimalist patchwork. Each block sparkles with an accurate representation of the stars found in the night sky. These clever but easy-topiece astrology blocks allow for personalization galore. Perfect for welcoming baby quilts using a single block, combining two for a unique wedding quilt, or take it beyond quilting and make up a fashionable custom kimono-style Hoshi jacket.

Key Selling Points This pattern book features quilts, smaller pieced projects like a tea towel or tote bag and even a jacket for garment sewers

The easy piecing makes this perfect for the beginner through to the intermediate sewist who is looking for a unique take to celebrate their star sign The twelve-block cover quilt has been selected to hang at National Quilt Show

About The Author Amber Corcoran is the co-founder of the popular Fancy Tiger Crafts sewing and knitting store in Denver, Colorado. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Amber came to crafting as a knitter but has since designed internationally-distributed patterns for quilting, knitting, sewn garments, embroidery and needlefelting kits.|

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Quilted Holiday Tables 11 different ways to set the perfect table June 2017

Price

£10.99

ISBN

9781590128466

Format

Paperback 266 x 203 mm

Extent

48 pages

Illustrations

Halftones, colour

Publisher

Annie's

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

Description

Key Selling Points Pattern templates are provided on a 30 x 21" insert Includes 11 gorgeous projects Make a quilted table setting for your own home or give as a gift |

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Select one of the 11 gorgeous patterns in this book, add your choice of fabrics and colours and you can create a festive setting for your table that will astonish all your guests. There are detailed step-by-step directions with large diagrams. The patterns are on-trend yet easy to complete. The tutorial sidebars include fussy cutting, padded appliqué, paper-piecing, raw-edge fusible appliqué, foundation piecing and quilting basics.

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Publication

William Morris in Appliqué 6 Stunning Projects and Over 40 Individual Designs

Publication

July 2017

Price

£31.99

ISBN

9780977547685

Format

Paperback 279 x 216 mm

Extent

120 pages

Illustrations

120 Colour illustrations

Publisher

Stitchology

Classification

Quilting

BIC CODE/S

WFBQ

SALES REGIONS

Worldwide excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand

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Description

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MICHELE HILL

Michele Hill's|collection of appliqué quilts has been inspired by the genius of William Morris, the 19th century designer icon whose uniquely sumptuous style is still hugely popular and relevant today. Each project captures the beauty and richness of nature so exquisitely interpreted by William Morris. Projects include lavish quilts, wall hangings and a stunningly embroidered cushion – all based on original designs. Easy to follow instructions and clear step-by-step photographs for the quilting, appliqué and embroidery techniques applied as well as fabric preparation and tools complete this beautiful book. Four double-sided, full size patterns, are bound into the back of the book.

Key Selling Points Relaunched and available once more - a|bestseller by William Morris officionado Michele Hill Includes full-size patterns The author includes information on all the tools needed and how to prepare fabric.

About The Author Michele Hill began her quilting journey in 1986 and has been addicted ever since. Appliqué is her passion - especially designing appliqué inspired by William Morris. She has been teaching appliqué and design for 20 years. Michele lives in South Australia.

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