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2 Knitting & Crochet 

Knitting & Crochet 

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100 Lace 

Flowers 

to Crochet 

A Beautiful 

Collection of 

Decorative Floral 

and Leaf Patterns 

for Thread Crochet 

Caitlin Sainio 

Recreate the beauty 

of a summer garden with 

this gorgeous selection of 

flowers, leaves, and plants to 

crochet. From lacy blossoms 

and delicate ferns to lush 

ivies and vibrant wildflowers, 

you’ll find patterns to suit any 

colour, style, or season. 

NEW 

Paperback • 128 pages 

222 x 222mm 

100 colour photographs 

Search Press • P8971 • £10.99 

75 Shells, Corals and 

Sea Creatures to Knit 

& Crochet 

jessica polka 

Dive in to a beautiful collection 

of aquatic wonders to knit and 

crochet—from lovely sea urchins, 

lush seaweed, and eerie angelfish 

to elaborate and colourful coral 

reefs. Each ‘specimen’ has an easyto-follow 

pattern, with complete 

assembly and finishing instructions. 

Paperback • 128 pages • 222 x 222mm 

100 colour photographs • Search Press 

P7752 • £10.99 

75 Birds, Butterflies & 

Beautiful Beasties to 

Knit & Crochet 

lesley stanfield 

Expand your knitting and crochet 

repertoire with this delightful 

menagerie of miniature bugs and 

beasts: from creepy crawlers and 

weird wrigglers to beautiful and 

splendid metallic butterflies. 



P6168 • £10.99 

100 Flowers to Knit 

& Crochet 

A Collection of Beautiful Blooms 

for Embellishing Clothes, 

Accessories, Cushions & Throws 

LESLEY STANFIELD 

‘An absolute must for all makers ... 

It is great value for £10.99 (approx 

10p a pattern!)’ Craft Business 

‘This book is absolutely BRILLIANT.’ 

Customer review on Amazon.co.uk 

‘Can’t praise it enough! Get it!’ 

Customer review on Amazon.co.uk 



P4034 • £10.99 

BESTSELLER 

NEW 

Knitted Cats & Kittens 

sue stratford 

A book for cat lovers all over the world. This 

book contains a wide variety of cats and kittens 

to knit – from fun and quirky, to cute and cuddly 

- and you don’t have to clean up after these 

ones! Each cat has its own look and personality, 

and they come in a range of characters, styles, 

shapes and sizes to suit knitters of all tastes 

and abilities. There are also a number of feline 

projects to make – including a hot water bottle 

cover and a doorstop, so (unlike real cats!) they 

can make themselves useful around the house. 

And of course, all cats need a few accessories, 

so the author has included a knitted scratching 

post (complete with dangly bird to play with), a 

cat basket and some colourful knitted balls - not 

forgetting an entire family of tiny knitted mice! 

Hardback • 112 pages 

235 x 190mm 


Search Press 

P8469 • £9.99 

Knitted Meerkats 

sue stratford 

Meerkats are appealing little 

creatures and now these cutest of 

creatures have been immortalised 

in yarn by Sue Stratford, who has 

created twenty fun characters for 

you to knit, such as a bikini-clad 

beach babe, a rock star complete 

with guitar, a punk rocker with 

attitude as well as piercings, to 

name just a few. 

Hardback • 96 pages • 235 x 190mm 


P7745 • £9.99 

NEW 

Patterns for Pooches 

anne burton 

A collection of Anne’s best and 

most popular designs from her very 

successful online business. This 

book has 35 patterns of wearable 

designs for dogs of all shapes and 

sizes. These crocheted patterns are 

simple and practical, and can be 

easily modified and customised. 


colour photographs throughout 

New Holland • N2550 • £12.99 

50 Sunflowers 

to Knit, 

Crochet & Felt 

Patterns and Projects 

Packed with Lush and 

Vibrant Colour that 

you will Love to Make 

kRISTIN nICHOLAS 

Grab your needles and 

hooks and create your 

very own garden to decorate 

your home, your clothing, and 

your world, with this delightful 

book of sunflowers to knit, 

crochet, and felt. With 50 

original designs to choose 

from, including a host of 

colourful sunflower blooms 

and buds in many sizes, you’ll 

find many ideas to spark your 

creativity. 

NEW 


222 x 222mm • 120 colour photographs 


100 Snowflakes 

to Crochet 

Caitlin Sainio 

With all the lacy beauty of the real 

thing, they are a lovely addition to 

any home. Spend an hour making an 

ornament or two, or take a weekend 

and crochet a whole blizzard! With 

clear instructions and full patterns 

for a wide range of designs—from 

simple snowflakes requiring only a 

few stitches to large, intricate ones. 



P8056 • £10.99 

201 Knitting Motifs, 

Blocks, Projects & Ideas 

Nicki Trench 

Contains 150 stunning knitted 

blocks, ranging from the simplest 

of basic stitches to more intricate 

advanced blocks. Features 

51 specially designed projects 

showing how to use the blocks, 

from blankets and throws to hats, 

scarves and other accessories. 


210 colour photographs • Cico Books 

CB860 • £14.99 

201 Crochet Motifs, 

Blocks, Projects & Ideas 

melody griffiths 

Create your own stunning motifs 

and blocks – flowers, lace, 

geometric patterns, shapes and 

picture blocks, plus an alphabet to 

personalise any item. 50 projects 

and ideas show how to use the 

motifs to create hip, homespun 

accessories. 



CB877 • £14.99 

NEW 

NEW 

500 Toys 

to Knit, Crochet, Felt & Sew 

Nguyen le 

Everyone remembers the special childhood toys 

made with love by a favourite family member. 

Explore a wide variety of projects ranging from cute 

and traditional to contemporary Japanese designs, 

complete with patterns, step-by-step instructions, 

colour photography, and variations for customizing 

your creations. This book is the ideal reference for 

making little toys your friends and family will adore. 

Hardback • 288 pages • 150 x 150mm • 300 colour photographs 


500 Crochet Blocks 

Hannah elgie & Kath Webber 

With a wide variety of styles 500 Crochet Blocks 

is a remarkable reference for any crocheter, and 

includes patterns for the beginner as well as the 

advanced crocheter. Divided into eight chapters 

for easy reference, each pattern has clear stepby-step 

instructions and a colour photograph. 

Each featured block includes four easily achieved 

variations that will lead to stunning results. 



BESTSELLER 

30-Minute Knits 

60 Quick and Easy 

Knitted Projects 

carol meldrum 

Here’s a collection of knitting 

projects that you really can fit 

into your spare time, no matter 

where you are. Enjoy the fruits 

of your labour faster with this 

array of mini-knits that you can 

finish whenever you have half 

an hour to spare. 

Designed to knit up quickly, 

these quick-fix designs will 

liven up a boring TV show 

or give you something to do 

while dinner’s cooking. Best 

of all, you won’t need to 

spend lots of money on new 

and fancy yarns (unless you 

want to) as they can easily be 

knitted from what you have in 

your stash of leftovers already. 




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NEW 

projects are quick and easy to make and can be used 

to decorate the home or to give away as gifts. Suitable 

for adults as well as children, you will be enthralled and 

delighted by the range of projects in the book. 

Paperback • 72 pages • 272 x 195mm • 80 colour photographs 


Easter Knits 

Eggs, Bunnies and Chicks – with a 

Fabulous Twist 

Arne & carlos 

Arne and Carlos, the innovative knitting 

designers, have now created a wonderful 

collection of cute and cuddly springtime knits, all 

in their own inimitable style. 

With the emphasis placed 

very firmly on having fun, 

the dynamic duo provide 

easy-to-follow patterns 

for knitted eggs, bunnies, 

chicks and rabbits, all 

based on traditional 

Scandinavian 

designs. All the 

NEW 

Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out 

Knit Toys 

Magical Two-in-One Reversible 

Projects 

Susan B. Anderson 

Susan Anderson’s fifth book 

focuses on “reversibles” - knitted 

projects that are two toys in one. 

From a dog in a doghouse, to 

vintage toys with a fabled theme, 

there is something here for 

everyone. 


125 colour photographs • Artisan 

AR603 • £12.99 

NEW 

Tea Cosies 

jenny occleshaw 

This book is packed full of 

gorgeous, quirky cosies, sure to 

be the talking point over your next 

cup of tea. Jenny Occleshaw has 

found inspiration everywhere and 

her designs feature details from 

the garden, weather, animals, 

even fantasy creatures. Find a 

cosy to warm any teaport and suit 

any taste. 


full colour throughout • New Holland 

NH472 • £14.99 

Clangers 

Make the Clangers and their Planet 

with 15 Easy Step-by-Step Projects 

foreword by Peter Firmin 

This fantastic new book will allow 

you to knit your own Clanger. 

Choose from Major, Mother, 

Granny, Small and Tiny, as well as 

the Soup Dragon, Iron Chicken and 

of course the Froglets. Then learn 

how to make scenery, backdrops 

and props. 


50 colour photographs • Collins & Brown 

CB054 • £9.99 

NEW 

Long-Legged Friends 

Crochet Creatures to Create and 

Cuddle 

Hisako & shizue Okawa 

What started with simple, adorable 

designs that a grandmother made 

to amuse her grandchildren quickly 

built a following in Japan. For 

the first time in English, the 20 

charming crochet projects in this 

irresistible book will amuse and 

delight adults and children alike. 


photographs throughout 

Andrews McMeel • AM512 • £10.99 

NEW 

Contains links to 

online tutorials 

Complete Knitting Skills 

27 Teaching Clips to View Online 

Debbie tomkies 

This innovative knitters’ manual is a perfect 

combination of a timeless handbook enhanced with 

accompanying online tutorials. Learn techniques 

direct from the book or by viewing video tutorials, 

moving effortlessly between the two. Access the 

online tutorials quickly via QR codes, or via the 

internet on your laptop or netbook. It’s like having a 

knitting expert sitting beside you! 

Learn key skills such as how to read patterns and 

charts, which needles to choose, how to hold 

your yarn and choose the right yarn, cast on, 

bind off, essential stitches, and making up. 


200 colour photographs • Search Press • P9015 • £14.99 

Knitted Dolls 

with a Designer Wardrobe 

Arne & carlos 

With a fresh and unique quirkiness 

that channels the inner child, this 

handbook aspires to bring a little 

bit of fun to knitting by creating a 

fantastic collection of knitted dolls 

and charming, miniature wardrobes. 

Directions for easy-to-knit dolls and 

tips for giving them distinct features 

are included, and themes such as 

To the Mountains, Coffee Break, 

and Ship Ahoy! help organise 

clothing patterns and ignite the 

imagination. 

From underwear to overcoats, 

the various garment patterns are 

appropriate for every ability level 

and offer a playful universe that any 

knitter will enjoy exploring. 


265 x 190mm 


Search Press • P8506 

£14.99 

55 Christmas Balls to Knit 

Colourful Festive Ornaments 

arne & carlos 

Norwegian knitwear design stars 

Arne and Carlos bring funfilled 

holiday crafting to knitters 

everywhere with their ornamental 

balls. They are easy to knit, easy 

to stuff and once you get knitting 

you won’t want to stop. Inspired by 

traditional Norwegian patterns each 

ball is a unique handmade creation. 



P7813 • £12.99 

Knitted Fairies 

to Cherish and Charm 

Fiona McDonald 

With imagination and flair, Fiona 

McDonald shows you how to 

knit ten fantastical fairies, each 

measuring approximately 40cm 

(16in) from top to toe, and all with 

their own character and style. 

Projects range from a dark Gothic 

fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, to 

Oberon, the king of the fairies. 



P3600 • £9.99 

NEW 

Animal Amigurumi 

to Crochet 

teri crews 

The Japanese style of cute crochet 

animals is captured in this how-to 

guide, featuring 8 whimsical critters: 

a bear, bunny, cat, dog, elephant, 

giraffe, hippo, and monkey. These fun, 

intermediate-level projects are created 

with worsted-weight yarn and range 

in size from 12 to 18 inches tall. 


25 colour photographs • Annie’s 

D7761 • £5.99 

NEW 

Loom Knitting 

for Babies & 

Toddlers 

More Than 30 Easy 

Designs 

Isela Phelps 

If you have struggled to 

knit with needles, loom 

knitting is an easy craft 

to master. From beautiful 

baby booties to toys 

and blankets that will be 

treasured for generations, 

this book can help you knit unique designs for any baby 

or toddler. This comprehensive book reveals everything 

you need to know to create fun and adorable loom 

knits. There are more than 30 quick-and-easy inspiring 

projects—from cute and colourful baby mittens to 

sweaters, beanies, and even costumes. 



NEW 

Knitting Clothes Kids Love 

Colorful Accessories for Heads, 

Shoulders, Knees, Hands, Toes 

kate oates 

Kids want their clothes and 

accessories to be colourful and 

imaginative, just like them. The 

knitted projects in this book are 

designed with kids in mind. They will 

surprise and delight youngsters from 

six to twelve, both boys and girls. 

Spiral-bound Hardback • 144 pages 

265 x 222mm 

100 colour photographs • CPI 

CP752 • £16.99 

NEW 

Crochet One-Skein 

Wonders 

101 Projects from Crocheters 

Around the World 

judith durant & Edie Eckman 

Now crocheters have a stunning 

collection of 101 projects to choose 

from, each using just one skein 

of yarn - bangles, gloves, hats, 

scarves, baby clothes, stuffed toys 

and more. 


full colour throughout • Storey Publishing 

WM423 • £12.99 

NEW 

Hip Crochet 

natalie clegg 

The beautiful and contemporary 

designs in this book all use the 

latest yarns and colours and have 

been designed with the styleconscious 

in mind. There are long 

and short projects for adding a 

personal touch to your home, or for 

giving as gifts to friends. 


100 colour photographs • New Holland 

NH559 • £12.99 





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Baby & Toddler Knits 

Made Easy 

More Than 50 Projects 

If the arrival of a newborn baby 

inspires you to give a handmade 

knitted gift, then this is just the book 

you’re looking for. With over 50 

projects, ranging from simple hats, 

blankets, and nursery items to more 

advanced patterns such as jackets, 

jumpers, and fun toys, you’ll be sure 

to find a pattern to cast on to. 



Dorling Kinderlsey • DK751 • £16.99 

BESTSELLER 

NEW 

A Little Course in 

Knitting 

Ever wanted to learn how to knit but 

don’t know where to begin? Take 

the first step with this book, where 

nothing is assumed and everything 

is explained. Learn at your own 

pace, in your own time and in the 

comfort of your own home. Each 

course follows the same structure; 

start simple and learn the basics, 

then build on what you’ve learnt. 




Dress up your 

Dolls 

Sensational Outfits 

to Knit & Crochet for 

Dolls up to 18in 

Lise Nymark 

Dress up your baby girl 

and boy dolls in beautiful 

clothes and accessories. 

Suitable for 12in, 15in and 

18in dolls, the patterns 

include a great range of 

dresses, trousers, hair 

bands, sweaters, hats, 

scarves and shoes. From 

a party dress to a winter 

outfit, with instructions too 

for a selection of unusual 

garments including a safari 

dress, hat and bag and 

three fun pirate outfits too. 



P8513 • £12.99 

NEW 

of all ages, and there are projects for children as 

well as adults. Within a few pages you will be 

knitting a fabulous stripy scarf, and by the end 

of the book you will be able to knit yourself a 

gorgeous cable-knit cardigan! 

Previously published as 

The Beginner’s Guide to Knitting. 

Spiralbound Hardback • 144 pages • 215 x 155mm 


P8735 • £10.99 

NEW 

Easy How-To 

Techniques for Simply 

Stylish 18” Dolls 

Andra Knight-Bowman 

A practical guide to teach you 

indispensable knitting techniques 

that apply to 18 inch doll clothes. You 

will find a collection of outfits that are 

easy and quick to make. You’ll find 

7 complete technique lessons with 7 

stylish 18-inch doll ensembles. 



DR303 • £7.99 

Knitting for the 

Absolute Beginner 

alison dupernex 

This popular book has been given a completely 

new and updated look. In a handy small format that 

fits comfortably in a bag and wire-bound so that it 

lies open while you are working, it also has a useful 

fold-out flap at the back that provides a quick and 

easy reference to all the abbreviations used in the 

patterns. All the essential techniques are covered and 

clearly explained using step-by-step photographs and 

simple instructions. 

Alison’s designs have 

a timeless appeal that 

will delight knitters 

NEW 

Cutest Ever Toddler 

Knits 

Val Pierce 

A completely irresistible collection 

of gorgeous knitted clothes and 

accessories for toddlers. There are 

traditional sweaters and cardigans 

as well as more funky patterns 

for hooded tops and funky hats. 

Created for children from 18 months 

to 4 years old. 



NH006 • £9.99 

NEW 

Crochet at Play 

30 Fun Hats, Scarves, Clothes and 

Toys for Kids to Enjoy 

kat Goldin 

This collection of fun pieces allows 

children to explore their imaginations 

– whether on the prowl in a lion hat 

or resting in a mermaid’s tail sleeping 

bag. Projects range from blankets to 

dresses and toys, and are suitable 

for all crocheters of all abilities. 


150 colour photographs • Kyle Books 

KC651 • £14.99 

NEW 

Knit Back in 

Time 

Includes 

Techniques for 

Updating Vintage 

Patterns and Retro- 

Styling Modern 

Patterns 

Geraldine 

Warner 

Knit Back in Time 

reveals crucial secrets 

for knitting vintage-style projects: how to update a 

vintage pattern to suit modern sizes and yarns, and how 

to customise modern patterns to give them a vintage 

look. It also provides patterns for vintage-style elements, 

offering invaluable advice on mixing and matching 

sleeves, necklines, and collars to create your own 

designs. You can choose to add a bell-shaped, threequarter, 

or ruffled sleeve to the same sweater body, 

depending on the look you want, or just give in and knit 

three different jumpers, all from the same basic pattern. 



NEW 

A Stitch in 

Time: Heirloom 

Knitting Skills 

rita taylor 

With a history that 

can be traced back 

to medieval Europe, 

knitting was once the 

preserve of wealthy 

patrons. Over time, the 

craft was taken up on 

a more domestic scale, 

and the various traditions 

that developed have 

since passed lovingly down through generations. In 

this book, Rita Taylor explores the most lasting of these 

knitting traditions. Heavily textured fishermen’s ganseys, 

super-fine lace shawls, geometric colour-stranding and 

all manner of bobbles, twists and cables can be found 

here. Taylor discusses the origins and applications of six 

main stitch types and offers 12 projects that feature her 

favourites, as well as a library of over 150 stitch patterns. 



Homespun Vintage 

20 Timeless Knit & Crochet 

Projects 

NEW 

Jane crowfoot 

Inspired by the fashions of the 

20th century, these projects are 

split into three classic themes: Two 

Tone Chic, Folk Tales and Time 

for Tea. From lampshade covers 

and pillowcases to doilies and sofa 

cushions, all reflecting the “Make Do 

and Mend” era. 



C6297 • £14.99 

Little Rascals 

Modern Baby and Children’s 

Knitting Patterns 

NEW 

Millamia 

Captures kids at their playful 

best, enjoying themselves in their 

handknits. With 19 contemporary 

items to choose from there is 

something for all knitters. From 

newborn to seven years olds, the 

patterns span dresses, cardigans, 

babygrows and accessories 


120 colour photographs • HCR Publishing 

MM859 • £14.95 

Cast On, Bind Off 

54 Step-by-Step Methods 

leslie ann bestor 

This book will be a useful tool in 

the bag of any knitter as cast ons 

and bind offs are key to creating 

a pleasing overall look of any 

project. Useful for all skill levels, 

especially those eager to learn new 

techniques. 

Spiralbound • 216 pages • 178 x 155mm 

200+ colour photographs 

Storey Publishing • SP241 • £11.99 

Country Escape 

Modern Knitting Patterns 

NEW 

Millamia 

A warm, outdoorsy, beautiful lifestyle 

is captured in these designs. With an 

emphasis on muted, sophisticated 

colours there are designs for 

both men and women. The range 

includes cardigans, jackets, jumpers 

and smaller accessories, and 

patterns for both beginners and 

more advanced knitters. 



HCR Publishing • MM866 • £8.00 

NEW 

Knitting Masterclass 

With Over 20 Technical Workshops 

and 15 Beautiful Patterns 

THe Knitter Magazine, 

edited by Juliet bernard 

This comprehensive new book from 

The Knitter features techniques 

from the magazine’s ever popular 

Masterclass series. With detailed 

“how to” instructions from leading 

experts, knitters will be inspired to 

branch out and experiment. 



C9023 • £20.00 

NEW 

Sweet & Simple 

Baby Blankets 

glenda winkleman 

These baby blankets crochet quickly 

and with ease. Six patterns are 

detailed with easy-to-understand 

instructions for beginners as well as 

more experienced crocheters. There 

are neutral designs as well as those 

particularly appropriate for boys 

or girls. The patterns use sport or 

medium worsted-weight yarn. 



DG846 • £5.99 





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NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

The Very Easy Guide to 

Fair Isle Knitting 

Step-by-Step Techniques, Easy-to-Follow Stitch 

Patterns, and Projects to Get You Started 

Lynne Watterson 

Lynne Watterson starts beginners off with the basics 

of two-colour knitting: reading a Fair Isle chart; what 

to do with all the fiddly yarn ends, and getting to grips 

with circular needles. The main chapters feature a 

selection of beautiful stitch patterns. Each pattern has 

clear instructions in both written and chart 

form, and each of the main chapters includes 

simple, stylish projects. 



Sock Art 

Bold, Graphic Knits for Your Feet 

Edelgard Janssen & UTE EISMANN 

Inspired by nature and the treasures of ancient cultures, 

this project book contains 24 patterns for making 

beautiful socks. Proving that socks can be far more 

than everyday footwear, Edelgard Janssen and Ute 

Eismann have incorporated flowers, animals, fish, 

stars, snow crystals, and other graphics into their 

stranded knit designs. Basic instructions, knitting 

techniques, and rich illustrations and diagrams 

ensure that beginners and advanced knitters 

alike can enjoy the process of creating these 

clever socks. 



Tunisian Cables to Crochet 

Learn to Crochet Tunisian Cables that Look Handknit 

Kim Guzman 

Learn true Tunisian cables made to look like handknit 

cables in this extraordinary book. You can learn the 

cabling technique with eleven beautiful designs. Projects 

include scarves, hats, wraps, a ruana, a headband and 

mitts. Included are step-by-step photo instructions of 

the special Tunisian stitches used. Some projects are 

designed so that a regular crochet hook can be used 

instead of a Tunisian afghan hook. If you love the Tunisian 

technique of crocheting, then you’ll love this book. 


Annie’s • DG514 • £6.99 

NEW 

Knitting with 

Icelandic Wool 

Vedis Jonsdottir 

With over sixty-five gorgeous 

designs, there are patterns for a 

range of garments for the whole 

family - from variations on the 

traditional Icelandic yoked sweaters 

to smaller projects such as woolly 

hats, socks, and scarves, to 

stunning lacy garments and other 

more contemporary designs – all knit 

in different weights of Icelandic wool. 



St Martin’s Griffin • GR800 • £20.99 

Light & Layered Knits 

19 Sophisticated Designs for 

Every Season 

NEW 

vicki square 

These 19 patterns will work in 

all climates, can be layered and 

removed at will, and are equally 

at home in a casual or workplace 

setting. This book pays special 

attention to creating fluid fabrics that 

are comfortable and flattering to a 

variety of body shapes. 



Interweave Press • I7950 • £16.99 

NEW 

Learn to Fair Isle 

Crochet 

7 Fabulous Designs 

Karen Ratto-Whooley 

Fair Isle isn’t just for knitters 

anymore! This great book will teach 

you the wonderful technique of 

colour change. Projects are made 

using DK, chunky and worsted 

weight yarns and include fingerless 

gloves, a cowl, hat, purse, leg 

warmers, pocket shawl and a scarf. 



DG143 • £6.99 

NEW 

Beautiful Bullions 

kathryn white 

Experienced crocheters can learn 

and practice a new stitch with this 

craft book that teaches how to 

achieve the sophisticated look of 

the bullion. The stunning designs 

in this book feature a Renaissance 

shawlette, two different doilies, 

a necklace, a baby blanket and 

matching hat and scarf set. 



D7181 • £6.99 

NEW 

Knitted Animal Hats 

35 Wild and Wonderful Hats for 

Babies, Kids, and the Young at Heart 

Fiona goble 

All your favourite animals are 

included – choose from a stripy 

tiger, cuddly bear, or cute cat – or 

why not try a hedgehog hat! Every 

pattern uses simple stitches and 

has easy-to-follow instructions. 



CB549 • £12.99 

NEW 

The Finer Edge 

Crocheted Trims, Motifs & Borders 

Kristin Omdahl 

Kristin Omdahl explains both traditional 

and new ways to expand the use 

of edgings. She shows how edging 

patterns can be used to create entire 

fabrics, reformatted to make individual 

decorative motifs, reverse-engineered 

from existing fabrics, and even used to 

create 3-dimensional designs. 


150 colour photographs • Interweave 

I5543 • £15.99 

NEW 

Fantastical Hats & 

Beanies 

JENNY OCCLESHAW 

A delightful collection of unique 

easy-to-make hats and beanies 

for children to suit every outfit and 

occasion. The collection includes 

projects suitable for experienced 

crafters and newcomers alike. 

Every project is explained using 

easy-to-follow instructions. 



NH864 • £14.99 

NEW 

My First Cardigan 

Workbook 

Knit Your Way to Success with 8 

Top-Down Cardigans 

georgia Druen 

This book is designed to be used as 

a self-guided tutorial. Work through 

the sweaters in the order presented, 

or make the basic pattern and jump 

straight to the technique that you 

most desire. 



DG252 • £8.99 

NEW 

NEW 

More than a Dozen 

Hats & Beanies 

Hats to Knit for Those You Love 

Carri Hammett 

Even someone attempting to knit a 

hat for the first time will be able to 

effortlessly walk through the steps 

of circular knitting in no time. These 

15 fun hats will make it hard to 

decide where to begin but then you 

will be eager to keep going. 



DG938 • £6.99 

Hooked on Crochet: 

Hats II 

8 Colorful and Fun Hats 

Sara dudek 

Classic and cutting-edge styles collide 

in this guide to crocheting fashionable 

women’s hats to complete any dress 

or casual outfit. The designs and 

accessories use medium weight 

worsted yarn that can be customized 

to match existing clothes. 



DG068 • £5.99 

NEW 

matching mitten and booties 

“paws” and scarves. Patterns 

to suit all knitting levels, from 

beginner to advanced, and in 

a range of sizes from 6 months 

to 4 years. 



P9718 • £10.99 

NEW 

AVAILABLE MAY 13 

Adorable Animal 

Knits for Little 

People 

nuriya Khegay 

Cute coverall hats to 

keep your child’s head, 

ears, and neck warm and 

toasty. Practical pullover 

design ensures your little 

one won’t tug it off. Stylish 

The New 

Encyclopedia 

of Crochet 

Techniques 

Revised Edition 

Jan Eaton 

The New Encyclopedia 

of Crochet Techniques 

has all the essential 

tools and techniques for crochet in more than 400 

diagrams and photographs, making it an invaluable 

guide for beginners and experienced crafters. Readers 

will discover new twists on the basics, and learn how 

to create complex-looking stitches, openwork and 

lace, multi-coloured patterns, shaped motifs, Afghan 

squares, and much more. A 16-page gallery in the back 

of the book features a wide range of crochet items from 

designers around the world. 

Previously published as The Encyclopedia of Crochet 

Techniques (9781844481415) 







11 

NEW 

of crocheting granny 

squares in inspiring colourways. 

With 100 original designs to 

choose from, and beautiful 

edgings to complete your work, 

there is plenty here to spark 

your creativity. Each design has 

a written pattern, an easy-tofollow 

chart, and details on how 

much yarn you’ll need to create 

different sizes of block-based 

throws. 



P8995 • £10.99 

NEW 

100 Bright 

& Colourful 

Granny Squares 

to Mix & Match 

LEONIE MORGAN 

This is a wonderfully 

illustrated and easy-touse 

guide to the basic 

stitches and techniques 

75 Knitted 

Floral Blocks 

Beautiful Patterns 

to Mix and Match 

for Throws, 

Accessories, Baby 

Blankets and More 

lesley stanfield 

A charming collection 

of different-shaped 

blocks, all with a floral theme: from traditional 

blanket squares with petals and 

rosebuds to colourful blocks with 

three-dimensional flowers and 

butterflies, there’s something here 

to inspire every knitter. 

Great for crafters “on-the-go”: it’s 

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while travelling, commuting, 

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222 x 222mm 



Granny Squares 

Over 25 Creative Ways to Crochet 

the Classic Pattern 

Barbara wilder, melanie sturm 

& stephanie gÖHr 

The crocheted squares, affectionately 

called “grannies”, are quick to make 

and can be easily joined together to 

make wonderfully colourful bags, gifts, 

beautiful home accessories or snuggly 

throws. With each square a little work 

of art emerges. 



P8407 • £9.99 

NEW 

Doilies with 

Symbol Crochet 

7 Fabulous Designs 

The timeless appeal of doilies is 

brought into modern homes using 

clear written crochet instructions 

and easy-to-follow symbols in this 

helpful guide and pattern book. 

The classic doily is presented here 

for crochet crafters at an easy or 

intermediate level. 



DG457 • £5.99 

75 Crocheted Floral 

Blocks 

Beautiful Patterns to Mix and 

Match for Throws, Accessories, 

Baby Blankets and More 

betty Barnden 

A charming collection of square, 

triangular, diamond-shaped, and 

hexagonal blocks: from traditional 

blanket squares with petals and 

rosebuds to colourful blocks with 

three-dimensional flowers. 

Paperack • 128 pages • 222 x 222mm 


P8087 • £10.99 

NEW 

Bavarian Crochet 

on-the-Go 

jenny king 

The creative Bavarian two-round 

stitch technique makes this guide 

of 14 projects a unique alternative 

to standard crochet patterns. The 

characteristic diamonds accent 

everything from household wares 

to children’s accessories and stylish 

fashion for adults that includes 

fingerless gloves and a cowl. 



DG808 • £5.99 

150 Blocks to Knit & 

Crochet 

The Anything-but-the-Square 

Collection 

heather lodinsky 

A world of new shapes and 

possibilities – from simple hearts 

and flowers to swirls, shells, and 

snowflakes. Over 150 unique block 

shapes are beautifully presented. 

You will even find pretty little joining 

blocks and edges. 



P6182 • £10.99 

NEW 

Crochet Step by Step 

More Than 100 Techniques and 

Crochet Patterns 

Sally harding 

This book explains the techniques 

and stitches you need to create 

beautiful and original crocheted 

items. With more than 100 stitches 

and techniques clearly photographed 

and simple guidelines on how to 

read patterns this is a foolproof guide 

helping beginners get started. 


300 colour photographs • Dorling Kindersley 

DK184 • £12.99 

NEW 

Warm Little Knits 

Classic Norwegian Two-Colour 

Pattern Knitwear 

Grete Letting 

Inspired by Norway’s traditional 

two-colour patterns, this handbook 

features designs and instruction 

for creating small garments. Large, 

beautiful photographs accompany 

full-color diagrams for each of the 

37 patterns – from socks and wrist 

warmers to headbands and caps. 


75 colour photographs • Trafalgar Books 

TF407 • £12.99 

NEW 

Fashions to Flaunt 

Crocheted with Noro 

Yarns 

jenny king 

Noro yarn is made of natural 

materials and is color-blended into 

vivid hues. Using fingering, DK, 

medium and bulky weight Noro 

yarns, Jenny King has created unique 

and breath-taking designs that you 

will want to create again and again. 



D7105 • £11.99 

NEW 

Medieval-Inspired Knits 

Stunning Brocade & Swirling Vine 

Patterns with Embellished Borders 

Anna-Karin Lundberg 

A collection of colourful knitwear 

projects to challenge and reward 

experienced knitters. Whirling 

botanical details and embellished 

borders combine in a collection of 

sweaters, vests, hats, and mittens 

in sizes for adults and children. 


128 colour photographs • Trafalgar Books 

TB612 • £16.99 

Textured Crochet Lace 

64 Crochet Lace Patterns to Create 

Rugs, Scarves, Beanies and More 

renate Kirkpatrick 

Working your way through all the 

patterns will bring you a great 

feeling of satisfaction as you finish 

up with a beautiful rug or throw; or 

choose a selection of patterns and 

create a smaller rug for a special 

purpose, or just one pattern and 

repeat it to create a scarf or shawl. 



Sally Milner Publishing • SM309 • £16.99 

NEW 

NEW 

Quick-Knit Flower 

Frenzy 

17 Mix & Match Knitted Flowers 

Each flower includes a step-by-step 

photographic tutorial that walks you 

through each stage from how to 

make the petals to embellishments. 

Wear them as a brooch, on your 

favourite shoes, or make a bunch 

for your very own knitted bouquet – 

and no watering required! 



DG645 • £6.99 

Colorwork for 

Adventurous Knitters 

lori Ihnen 

This step-by-step reference 

introduces and thoroughly explores 

several styles of knitting that involve 

colour/yarn changes to create 

intricate patterns and designs. 

Charts, diagrams, and graphs are 

also provided, and readers can try 

their skills with the small projects at 

the end of each section. 

Spiralbound Hardback • 144 pages 


CPI • CP063 • £16.99 

Modular Mix 

12 Knitted Mitered Squares to 

Mix & Match 

NEW 

NEW 

edie eckman 

A tutorial on modular knitting, 

this book is perfect for novices 

just starting off as well as more 

seasoned knitters looking for 

innovative approaches. 



D6825 • £7.99 

Lacework for 

Adventurous Crocheters 

margaret hubert 

Master traditional, Irish, freeform 

and Bruges lace crochet through 

easy step-by-step instructions. 

Readers will learn to create 

everything from large standalone 

pieces including scarves, cardigans 

and home furnishings to detailed 

edging and trims that can be used 

to embellish any number of items. 

Spiralbound Hardback • 144 pages 


CPI • CR346 • £16.99 

NEW 

Big Book of 

Crochet Afghans 

26 Afghans for Year-Round Stitching 

A treasure trove of spectacular 

afghans. Everyone who crochets will 

be inspired by the vast assortment 

of textures, stitches and techniques. 

Granny squares, motifs, Tunisian, 

diagonal plus traditional stitches are 

all made complete with beautiful 

fringed, scalloped, pineapple and 

floral edgings. 



DG821 • £9.99 

NEW 

Baby Shower Cakes 

bendy Carter 

Learn step-by-step to make “diaper 

cakes”, each using approximately 

72 newborn nappies. Then you can 

creatively decorate them with 21 

crochet designs. These practical 

and unique designs include a Time 

Out Chair decorated in a sports 

theme, A Star is Born for the new 

princess in your life and Bear cake 

that looks soft and cuddly. 



DG439 • £6.99 



12 Textiles & Mixed Media 

Textiles & Mixed Media 

13 

NEW 

Felt with Love 

Felt Hearts, Flowers and Much More 

Madeleine millington 

This is a must-have book for anyone with an appreciation 

of adorable hand-crafted objects. It is a colourful one-off 

book, filled with 15 cute, fun and simple projects (plus some 

variations) made from felted wool. As well as easy to follow 

instructions and step by step photographs for each project, 

the book explains various stitching and embellishment 

techniques. Projects include mini hanging decorations, 

beautiful brooches, pincushions, various wall hangings, 

a couple of Christmassy pieces, plus much more! The 

author has provided templates for all the projects so that 

everything can be replicated with relative ease. 



Art in Felt & Stitch 

Creating Beautiful Works of Art 

using Fleece, Fibres and Threads 

Moy Mackay 

In this visually stunning book, Moy 

Mackay reveals how you too can 

create beautiful pictures using felt. 

Moy’s breathtaking work includes 

still-lifes, animals and landscapes 

inspired by the dramatic scenery of 

the Scottish Borders. Moy takes you 

through every step of the process. 



P5635 • £15.99 

Beginner’s Guide to 

Needle Felting 

Susanna wallis 

Create wonderful pictures and 

three-dimensional objects using 

wool and simple needle felting 

techniques. All techniques are 

clearly explained with step by 

step photographs. Contains six 

inspirational projects. 



P2510 • £8.99 

NEW 

The Textile Artist’s 

Studio Handbook 

owyn ruck & visnja Popovic 

Learn traditional and contemporary 

techniques for working with fibre, 

including weaving, knitting, dyeing, 

painting and more. This book 

will help you master the basic 

techniques, select the right tools 

and apply your new skills to original 

projects. 


250 colour photographs • Quarry Books 

QU778 • £16.99 

Stitch, Cloth, Shimmer & 

Shine 

Sarah lawrence 

Sarah Lawrence’s gorgeous textile 

art is so richly decorated that it is 

impossible to guess how it has been 

created. In this book, she reveals 

the secrets, with clear step by step 

instructions on a multitude of innovative 

techniques from many different crafts, 

which are then combined to produce 

eleven beautiful projects. 



P6274 • £15.99 

Stitched Textiles 

An exciting new themed series for intermediate to experienced textile artists, which 

explores the embellishing and enhancing of fabric surfaces with paints, dyes, 

appliqué, collaged elements, stitching, beads and more. 

NEW 

Stitched Textiles: 

Landscapes 

kathleen matthews 

Kathleen Matthews shares her unique 

method of creating beautiful landscapes 

using quilting, dyeing and stitching 

techniques. She shows what materials 

are needed, and takes us through her 

design process from taking reference 

photographs of landscapes through 

composition, identifiying the light source 

and choosing fabrics and thread to 

create the scene. There is plenty of 

information on creating landscape elements such as water, skies, 

trees, hills and mountains, fields, flowers, buildings and more, and 

on depicting the four seasons. 

Paperback • 128 pages • 280 x 216mm 300 colour photographs • Search Press 

P7202 • £15.99 

Carnival of Felting 

Beautiful Accessories for You and 

Your Home 

gillian harris 

Contains a wealth of practical advice 

on different felting techniques from 

making simple flat felt to needle 

felting, cobweb and nuno felting, 

as well as making 3D objects. The 

author’s unique sense of style results 

in rich, interesting projects that 

everyone will want to make. 



Collins & Brown • C6402 • £14.99 

AVAILABLE 

MAY 

Felt Sew Good 

20 Simple & Stylish Felt Projects 

Christine Leech 

A truly wonderful collection of unique 

ideas for one of the most versatile 

fabrics in a crafter’s kit. Includes 

20 inspiring, yet simple projects 

for crafters of all abilities from fun 

items for children and babies to 

sophisticated items for the home. 


50 colour photographs • Quadrille 

QU744 • £12.99 

NEW 

The Modern Girl’s Guide 

to Hatmaking 

Fabulous Hats & Headbands to 

Fashion at Home 

mary jane baxter 

Inspired by vintage hats, Mary Jane 

will show you how to fashion your 

own at home. From an elegant sunhat 

to a 40s-style fascinator, there’ll 

be clear instructions and couture 

tips to help you achieve fabulous 

results from scratch. 


colour throughout • Kyle Books 

KC876 • £18.99 

... this Lustr’ed 

Cloth 

A Fibre Artists’ 

Workbook of Metals 

Alysn midgelowmarsden 

This poetic expedition into 

metal provides appealing 

new directions in the textile 

artists’ constant quest 

for intriguing surfaces. 

Progress through a wide 

array of structural, resilient 

and elegant possibilities beyond those of conventional 

fabrics. The world of art and textiles has become a 

tantalisingly wider playground. 


Artfully Bound • AM818 • £9.95 

The Art of Stitching 

on Metal 

Ann Parr 

Ann Parr’s unique and awe-inspiring 

art ranges from jewellery to richly 

decorated boxes, and represents 

a rare fusion of traditional and 

contemporary methods. Appealing to 

multi-media artists, textile artists and 

embroiderers, this book is a treasure 

trove of ideas and inspiration. 



P2252 • £19.99 

Artful Collage from 

Found Objects 

Ellen Spector Platt 

How to create collage artwork by 

repurposing keepsakes, leftover 

craft projects, and all sorts of 

readily available materials. 46 

colour projects to show techniques 

and possibilities. Contains steps 

for collage techniques, gathering, 

designing, manipulating, and 

securely attaching objects. 


161 colour photographs • Stackpole Books 

SK198 • £14.99 

NEW 

Stitched Textiles: 

Flowers 

bobby britnell 

Evidence of the use of flowers as 

a design source can be traced 

back throughout history, and this 

book will appeal to any textile artist 

interested in exploring flowers and 

their design possibilities. Fresh 

and innovative in its approach, it 

covers the design process itself, 

from inspiration to final design, 

and provides information on the 

materials used and step-by-step demonstrations of a whole 

range of techniques including dyeing, monoprinting, block 

printing, appliqué, foiling, photo-transfer printing, piecing and 

stitching. Five step-by-step projects build on the skills learnt 

in the preceding sections and include wall hangings, a pretty 

needlecase, a pincushion and a cushion cover. 

Paperback • 128 pages • 280 x 216mm • 300 colour photographs • Search Press 

P7318 • £15.99 

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15 

NEW 

Handmade Glamping 

charlotte liddle & 

Lucy Hopping 

Decorate your tent, tipi, caravan 

or camper van with any of the 35 

stunning projects in this book. Uses 

a variety of crafting techniques 

including knitting, crochet, quilting, 

embroidery, patchwork and 

appliqué. From quiet retreats to 

summer festivals, you will find 

something to make your home away 

from home look stunning. 



C2747 • £14.99 

Everything Oz 

The Wizard Book of Makes & Bakes 

christine leech & 

Hannah read baldrey 

This enchanting book perfectly 

captures the magical essence of 

this faraway land. Everything Oz is 

brimming with new and innovative 

craft projects to eat, drink and wear, 

so slip on a pair of Ruby Slippers 

and accompany Hannah and 

Christine on their journey towards 

the Emerald City. 



Q1181 • £14.99 

NEW 

Put Your Stamp on It 

How to Carve and Create Beautiful 

Handmade Stamps 

meagan lewis 

In this guide to personalizing 

stationery, clothing, accessories, 

gifts and more, you’ll learn the 

techniques for carving your own 

stamps and applying them to every 

surface imaginable. The easy-tofollow 

projects and templates will get 

you started, you’ll soon be adding 

personal touches everywhere. 


100 colour photographs • Apple Press 

AP991 • £12.99 

NEW 

The Spinner’s Book of 

Yarn Designs 

Techniques for Creating 80 Yarns 

Sarah anderson 

Explore the exciting possibilities in 

wool and wheel with Sarah Anderson 

as she demonstrates how to spin 

everything from classic fat and fine 

singles to dozens of bouclé variations 

and one-of-a-kind novelty yarns. 

Contains 64 unique reference cards 

in a handy ‘take along’ format. 


400 colour photographs • Storey Publishing 

S7388 • £17.99 

The Fleece & Fiber 

Sourcebook 

More than 200 Fibers from Animal 

to Spun Yarn 

deborah robson 

Information on the characteristics 

of each fibre-producing breed, 

as well as the unique qualities of 

each fibre, its history, and potential 

uses. Readers will find everything 

they want to know including the 

fibre’s colour, density, strength, and 

recommendations for using it. 



WM111 • £25.00 

The Art of Embroidered 

Butterflies 

Jane E. Hall 

The embroidery of Jane E Hall is breathtaking, 

and in this gorgeous book she combines her 

love of butterflies with her outstanding talent 

as a textile artist to produce three-dimensional 

renditions of exquisitely worked butterflies that 

are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. 

Using the finest of silk threads and needles, Jane 

lovingly creates her butterflies’ wings using the 

tiniest of stitches worked on to silk. 

One of the most striking features of this book 

is the amazing photography of Jane’s work, 

including detailed close-ups, which, together 

with Jane’s poetic and inspiring text, make this 

a book that anyone who is 

an artist, embroiderer, textile 

artist or simply a lover of 

beautiful books - will 

want to own. 


280 x 216mm 



NEW 

Embroidery 

Basics 

A Needle Knowledge Book 

Cheryl Fall 

Explains how to use a 

variety of embroidery 

threads and simple 

stitches to create beautiful 

embroidered projects. This 

book contains 17 projects 

in a wide variety of easyto-learn 

techniques, with 

colour patterns, including 

designs for towels, 

napkins, pillowcases, 

purses, cushions, tablet covers, ornaments, and samplers. 

There are guidelines and colour illustrations for mastering 

42 stitches, and it is suitable for beginner and intermediate 

levels. 


46 colour photographs • Stackpole • SK930 • £13.99 

NEW 

Homemade 

Knit, Sew & Crochet 

25 Home Craft Projects 

Ros Badger & Elspeth Thompson 

If you have a fondness for vintage, want 

to own something completely original, 

without spending lots of money, it’s 

time to get out your knitting needles 

and sewing machines. Projects range 

from crocheted coat-hangers, upcycled 

summer bunting, cushions covers from 

vintage blankets and much more. 


colour throughout • Collins • C9534 • £5.99 

Rug Hooker’s 

Companion 

Donna Hrkman 

Should I buy a bent hook or a straight 

hook? What type of frame is best? 

How do I determine how much 

wool I will need? This handy guide, 

sized to tuck into a project bag or 

pocketbook, will provide the answers. 

Filled with fibre facts and hooking 

hints, it is sure to become a classic. 


50 colour photographs • Stackpole 

SK838 • £14.99 

Rag Rug Making 

Contemporary Projects, 

Techniques and Inspiration for 

a Traditional Craft 

Jenni Stuart-Anderson 

Jenni explains some effective ways 

of making rag rugs, all illustrated 

clearly with step-by-step diagrams, 

and then provides a selection of 

projects which you can make or 

adapt to try out your skills. 


colour throughout • Traplet 

TP537 • £12.95 

Knot Thread Stitch 

Exploring Creativity through 

Embroidery and Mixed Media 

lisa solomon 

This book presents a modern, 

experimental, and creative approach 

to thread and embroidery projects. 

You’ll find fun and surprising 

ideas, a unique artistic approach, 

and uncoventional mixed-media 

materials. 



QU723 • £15.99 

Homemade Christmas 

& Festive Decorations 

25 Home Craft Projects 

Ros Badger & Elspeth Thompson 

This small book is bursting with over 

25 projects and inspirations to help 

you make your home truly unique at 

Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentine’s 

and Birthdays. Covering a range of skills 

but all suitable for beginners, anyone can 

make contemporary and personalised 

decorations. 


colour throughout • Collins • C9558 • £5.99 

The Stitching Book 

A Step-by-Step Guide to Surface 

Stitching Techniques 

patricia bage, Jill Carter, 

ruth chamberlin, kay dennis, 

clare hanham, jane rainbow, 

pat trott & lesley wilkins 

This definitive guide provides a musthave 

reference for anyone interested 

in stitching and embroidery. 

Contains work previously published 

in the Beginner’s Guide series. 


600 colour illustrations • Search Press 

P7196 • £19.99 

Cicely Mary Barker’s 

Flower Fairies in Ribbon 

Embroidery & Stumpwork 

di van niekerk 

Cicely Mary Barker’s beloved Flower 

Fairies are an enduring vision of 

elegance and beauty. Now five of 

her beautiful fairies are introduced 

not only to ribbon embroidery 

and stumpwork fans, but to all 

needlecrafters who enjoy creative 

three-dimensional embroidery. 



P4300 • £14.99 

The Handbook of 

Silk Ribbon Embroidery 

Ann cox 

This useful handbook provides all 

the techniques you need to create 

beautiful silk ribbon embroideries. 

Based on just three basic stitches 

and gathering techniques, learn 

how to stitch over 35 different 

flowers, including roses, geraniums, 

irises, pansies, sweet peas and 

many more. 

Spiralbound Harback • 112 pages 



Di van Niekerk’s Roses 

in Silk & Organza Ribbon 

This is a book that you will refer to 

often, especially when you wish to 

make something exceptional. Learn 

how to make delicate, beautiful 

and realistic silk roses and organza 

leaves, and have fun making them 

for a friend, or for a special project. 

‘... A visual feast. No one does 

ribbon work quite like Di. Her work is 

sumptuous!’ Needlenthread.com 



P8742 • £14.99 

The Art & Embroidery of 

Jane Hall 

Reflections of Nature 

Jane e. Hall 

‘Sheer brilliance! ...Packed with 

information, ideas and inspiration... 

this book will certainly take pride 

of place on your bookshelf. Textile 

artists and embroiderers will be 

clamouring to secure their copy ...’ 

Fabrications 



P4843 • £15.00 



16 Needlecrafts 

Needlecrafts 

17 

Simple instructions 

for shaping differentangled 

heads, creating 

faces, adding features 

and stitching the hair 

are just the start. Jan 

goes on to show different hairstyles and wigs: straight, 

wavy, curly, free flowing and unkempt. Scale is important 

and there are full instructions on which threads and 

stitches to use. 

Moving on to poses, arms and hands, garments and 

accessories, there are full instructions and illustrations 

every step of the way. Whether you are new to stitching 

or an experienced embroiderer, you will find much here 

to enthrall and excite you in this very special book. 



Portuguese Whitework 

Bullion Embroidery from 

Guimarães 

Yvette Stanton 

Drawn thread work and bullion 

embroidery combine to create a 

strikingly beautiful style. Learn all 

you need to know to create your 

own masterpieces with the in-depth 

step-by-step instructions. A range 

of projects for beginners through to 

advanced stitchers. 


100 colour photographs • Vetty Creations 

VC757 • £14.99 

Embroidered Portraits 

Ideas, Inspiration and Techniques 

Jan messent 

With a different and delightfully practical approach 

to a traditional, time-honoured subject, Jan shows 

how to create a wonderful selection of portraits using 

raised embroidery, applique and decorative hand 

stitches. 

Goldwork 

Techniques, Projects and Pure 

Inspiration 

hazel everett 

Skilled goldwork embroiderer Hazel 

Everett passes on her knowledge 

and expertise in a way that is both 

practical and visually stunning. 

‘Glorious is the only word to 

describe Hazel Everett’s dazzling 

goldwork.’ Embroiderers’ Guild 



P6267 • £17.99 

The Left-Handed 

Embroiderer’s 

Companion 

A Step-by-Step Stitch Dictionary 

Yvette stanton 

Written by a left-hander, this stitch 

dictionary shows you the LEFT way 

to do embroidery. Written in Yvette 

Stanton’s clear, step-by-step style, 

this book shows how to do 170 

stitches comfortably and sensibly. 


1,000 colour illustrations • Vetty Creations 

VC733 • £24.99 

Redwork: Winter 

Twitterings 

Pearl Louise Krush 

Combine simple embroidery 

stitches, red embroidery floss plus 

red and white fabrics and soon you 

will have created the sweet designs 

in this book. Whether you start with 

the whimsical quilt or make a set of 

tea towels, these unique designs 

will be sure to bring a smile to your 

face as you stitch. 



House of White Birches • DG211 • £6.99 

NEW 

NEW 

Cross-Stitch Treasures 

for Children 

Joan Elliott 

This book of designs from 

well-known designer Joan Elliott 

captures the precious and magical 

world of children, one of Joan’s 

favourite themes. 27 designs and 

four alphabets are presented in 

clear charts.The palette is bright 

and cheerful reflecting the fun and 

frolic in a child’s life. 



D6177 • £9.99 

Blissful 

Beginnings 

Embroidered 

Blankets to Cherish 

From serene florals to 

cheery nursery rhymes 

this gorgeous book 

features blankets to suit 

every taste. The designs 

include cheery woolembroidered 

blankets, a 

delicate shawl, a sweet 

bassinette blanket, and 

contemporary designs perfect for the nursery or the 

living room. New stitchers and experienced embroiderers 

alike will enjoy the lavish photography and easy-tofollow 

instructions. The book features seven blankets 

and three bonus projects. Each project features detailed 

instructions, fully illustrated with colour photographs and 

helpful diagrams. Comprehensive construction details for 

all projects. 


Country Bumpkin Publications • C6734 • £22.99 

Crewel Twists 

Fresh Ideas for Jacobean 

Embroidery 

hazel blomkamp 

In this book the author shows 

needle artists how to be creative 

with fabric, threads, beads and 

alternative stitches, borrowing 

techniques from other forms of 

needlework, and still producing a 

product that is typical of the crewel 

or Jacobean style of embroidery. 



P8483 • £14.99 

Blackwork Made Easy 

Techniques, Patterns & Samplers 

lesley wilkins 

Lesley Wilkins shows how to create 

traditional embroideries using 

simple stitches on evenweave 

fabric. Step-by-step photographs 

and a wealth of charts illustrate 

how to create stunning designs. 

Previously published as Beginner’s 

Guide to Blackwork and Traditional 

Blackwork Samplers. 



P7530 • £9.99 

Colour Confidence in 

Embroidery 

trish burr 

A valuable resource for any 

embroiderer. Although based on 

long and short stitch shading the 

principles could be applied to any 

surface embroidery. Each aspect 

is clearly illustrated and includes 

tools for selecting colours, choosing 

shades and the importance of 

contrast. 


300 colour illustrations 

Sally Milner Publishing • S4262 • £24.99 

Machine Embroidered 

Seascapes 

Alison Holt 

Alison Holt shows you how to 

produce incredible seascapes 

using various combinations of just 

two simple machine stitches. The 

techniques are broken down into 

clear, step-by-step instructions, and 

there are five stunning projects. 



P6847 • £15.99 

Essential Stitch Guides 

The Royal School of Needlework teaches hand embroidery 

to the highest standard, developing techniques in new and 

innovative ways. This series of Essential Stitch Guides provides 

expert tuition on a variety of techniques. 

Each book: Spiralbound Hardback • 96 pages • 215 x 155mm 

colour throughout • Search Press • £10.99 

NEW 

Essential Stitch Guides: Canvaswork 

rachel doyle 

Rachel Doyle presents an expert guide to canvaswork, and 

includes complete information on the major stitches while offering 

stunning new design ideas. Here you will find diagonal stitches, 

horizontal and vertical stitches, raised, textured and filling stitches. 

Decorative effects are explored too, making this a fantastic source 

book and an invaluable reference for canvaswork stitches. 

P5871 

Essential Stitch Guides: Goldwork 

Helen McCook 

Includes the major stitches and gives expert advice. 

While covering the traditions of goldwork, she develops 

techniques offering innovative design, ideas and inspiration. 

P7028 

Essential Stitch Guides: Whitework 

LIZZy LANSBerry 

Lizzy combines traditions with new ideas and 

contemporary design, covering raised effects, pulled 

thread and decorative stitches, drawn thread and cutwork. 

P7004 

Essential Stitch Guides: Blackwork 

becky hogg 

Becky Hogg shows how to develop many different 

patterns using detailed instructions and beautiful examples 

of traditional and contemporary embroideries. 

P5512 

Essential Stitch Guides: Stumpwork 

kate sinton 

Kate Sinton brings together all of the major techniques 

and stitches associated with stumpwork embroidery. For 

both expert advice and innovation, this book is second 

to none. 

P5864 

Essential Stitch Guides: Silk Shading 

Sarah homFray 

Learn everything you need about the techniques needed, 

history of the craft, and be inspired by work of the highest 

standards. 

P5857 

Essential Stitch Guides: Crewelwork 

Jacqui McDonald 

Jacqui McDonald, Graduate Apprentice and tutor at the 

Royal School of Needlework, shows detailed instructions 

on how to work basic and more complex stitches. 

P5505 



Needlecrafts 

19 

NEW 

How to 

Decorate & 

Embellish Your 

Fabrics 

laurie Wisbrun 

Comprehensive stepby-step 

instructions are 

accompanied by detailed 

illustrations that introduce 

readers to an extensive 

range of fabric alteration 

and embellishment 

techniques, such as 

tie-dyeing, block printing, and beading. Crafters will be 

fully equipped with all the information they need, allowing 

them the freedom to apply these techniques to any 

number of fabric projects, from tote bags and clothes 

to cushion covers, lamp shades, and soft furnishings. 

Galleries throughout the book feature examples of these 

techniques, providing readers with a wealth of inspiration. 



NEW 

The Complete 

Guide to Hand 

Sewing & 

Embellishing 

Margaret Rowan 

What makes a good 

sewing project into 

something outstanding? 

Often, it is the small hand 

finished details, a mix of 

structural finishing and 

pure decoration, which 

can quickly become a testament to the style, creativity, 

and skill of the dressmaker. This book contains 

everything you need to know about hand stitching and 

embellishing. It is a comprehensive technique book 

with a directory of hand stitching techniques, suitable 

for all levels of skill, along with plenty of great examples 

of these stitches in action. And it is also a sumptuous 

celebration of the creative power of the needle, packed 

with inspirational photographs that will make you want 

to launch into your sewing with renewed vigour. 



NEW 

Bobbin Lace Jewellery 

Karen Marie Iversen 

By working with ‘free lace’ there 

is no set spacing of pinholes or 

specific weight of thread - no rules 

at all. Start by drawing the outline 

of the motif you want to make, then 

let your imagination guide you. The 

book contains twenty-four modern 

projects, each with a finished 

photograph and pricking diagram. 


24 colour photographs • Akacia 

AK185 • £16.50 

Dreaming in Colour 

An Autobiography 

Kaffe Fassett 

Kaffe Fassett has led an 

extraordinary life and is a captivating 

storyteller with a vivid memory. This 

intimate autobiography is lavishly 

filled with Fassett’s amazing stories 

about his bohemian childhood, his 

hard-earned rise to fame, and all of 

his creative pursuits. 


Stewart, Tabori & Chang 

ST075 • £25.00 

NEW 

Merchant & Mills 

Sewing Book 

Carolyn N. K. Denham 

Keep it simple and do it well. This 

book contains 15 step-by-step 

projects aimed at guiding you gently 

but firmly through the basics of 

sewing. Each project you make from 

this book will be stylish, but above 

all, useful. 



CB092 • £20.00 

AVAILABLE 

MAY 13 

NEW 

Little Sew & Sew 

Over 30 Delightfully Simple 

Sewing and Embroidery Projects 

christine leech 

Stylish sewing projects that range 

from simple bags and pretty purses 

to cotton tops and detachable 

collars. The book also features 

unique and versatile patterns 

for adding embroidery to all the 

projects. 



QU751 • £12.99 

Vintage Swimwear 

Historical Patterns & Techiques 

NEW 

Jill salen 

Features 25 swimming costumes 

from 1880 to 1970. These fabulous 

and historically accurate patterns 

chart the progression of swimwear 

over the last 130 years. The patterns 

are accompanied by photographs 

and practical advice on any 

technique or alteration necessary for 

making up the garments. 


colour throughout • Batsford 

BA610 • £20.00 

Handmade Fabric 

Flowers 

lu you-Zhen 

Learn all the secrets of making 

handmade flowers from an expert 

in the field. This guide showcases 

complete instructions for making 

over 40 flowers - roses, peonies, 

daises, pansies and more - using a 

range of stunning materials like lace, 

silk, velvet and ribbon. 



St Martin’s Griffin • GR029 • £17.99 

Tilda’s Fairy Tale 

Wonderland 

Over 25 Beautiful Sewing and 

Papercraft Projects 

NEW 

tone Finnanger 

A beautiful collection of brand new 

Tilda projects, featuring seasonal 

designs in Tone Finnanger’s quirky 

style. Each chapter is themed on 

a classic children’s story, from 

Pinnochio to The Princess and 

the Pea. 


colour throughout • David & Charles 

DC313 • £15.99 

Sew Over It 

Sew It, Wear It, Love It 

Lisa Comfort 

Lisa Comfort guides you through the 

basics of hand and machine sewing, 

providing you with the skills to follow 

her simple but stylish projects. With 

advice on altering vintage clothes, 

updating old favourites and designs 

for fashionable new pieces, this is 

a guide to discovering your inner 

creativity and saving your pennies. 



Ebury Press • EBU95 • £15.00 

NEW 

Sew Your Own Rag Doll 

Cath Kidston 

Make your own classic easy-sew 

rag doll exclusively designed by 

Cath Kidston. Accompanying the 

paperback book, which details all 

the sewing techniques required, 

the kit contains a length of specially 

printed cotton that when cut and 

sewn makes a delightful doll and a 

special dress-up outfit. 


30 colour throughout • Quadrille 

QU815 • £16.00 

NEW 

Folk Art Needlecraft 

35 Step-by-Step Projects using 

Traditional Motifs from Across the 

Globe 

Clare Youngs 

Make a whole host of beautiful items 

for the home that are inspired by 

folk art designs from around the 

world. You will find everything from a 

cute embroidered pair of espadrilles 

to quilts using Japanese sashiko 

stitching. 



CB662 • £12.99 

AVAILABLE 

MAY 13 

NEW 

to choose from, all with a set of clear, step-bystep 

instructions with drawings where needed, 

and pattern pieces provided on a useful fold-out 

sheet at the back of the book. 




Freehand Machine 

Embroidery 

Learning to Draw with your Machine 

Poppy treffry 

Create fun home accessories using 

your own designs and develop 

your own free and easy sewing 

style. Step-by-step instructions 

and photographs combined with 

a fresh, modern design reflect 

Poppy’s unconventional approach to 

embroidery and sewing. 


150 colour photographs • David & Charles 

DC869 • £14.99 

Abbygale Sews 

20 Simple Sewing Projects 

Emma curtis & Elizabeth parnell 

This beautiful book is packed full of designs for 

bags, accessories and delightful items for the home, 

all created in a style that is fresh, feminine, and 

unmistakedly English. The gorgeous photographs, 

drawings and pretty designs will make you want to 

pick up a needle and thread and get sewing straight 

away, even if you are a complete beginner. Ideal for 

the modern home-maker, there are nineteen projects 

Make Your Own 

Soft Toys 

Cut, Stitch and Sew 

25 Super-Cute Friends 

NEW 

rob merrett 

A wonderful collection of handmade 

toys.The projects take their 

inspiration from traditional playthings 

and have been designed in a retro 

style. Each toy comes with step-bystep 

instructions that will guide even 

a novice stitcher. 



C2655 • £12.99 

NEW 

Sock Puppet Madness 

35 Colorful Characters to Make in 

Minutes 

Marty allen 

Take an old sock, some craft foam 

and glue to create a collection of 

the most amazing, outrageous and 

awe-inspiring sock puppets you’ve 

ever seen. Just follow the simple 

step-by-step instructions, and you’ll 

be able to put together your own 

puppet in no time. 



CB679 • £12.99 



Needlecrafts 

21 

Noah’s Ark 

Sewing, Quilting & Appliqué 

for You and Your Home 

Anne-Pia Godske Rasmussen 

Anne-Pia’s unique, beautiful and distinctive 

designs have a country style that is both 

appealing and full of fun. There are 22 great 

projects including cloth dolls, an appliqued 

ark, soft sculptured ducks and cows, quirky 

cats, sheep cushions and some adorable mice, 

giraffes and elephants. There are some ideas for 

the home too: wine bottle covers, 

basket liners and even a tasty teatime 

recipe. Instructions are simple 

and there are plenty of helpful 

templates, illustrations, 

diagrams and patterns. 


220 x 240mm 



Quilt & Sew Country Style 


Simply stitched rustic apples, buttoned quirky 

birds, beautiful bunnies, a family of teddy bears, 

cute cats, country dolls and homespun hearts 

are just some of the patterns in this book, all 

created with flair and originality by Anne-Pia. 

She also includes a fun range of Christmas 

angels and snowmen, a Father Christmas 

and a quilted wallhanging. Accompanied by 

illustrations, patterns and templates these 

charming projects and Anne’s easy-to-followinstructions 

make this book a must-have 

for anyone looking for unusual gift ideas, or 

something special for the home. 


225 x 245mm 



P8018 • £12.99 

NEW 

And Sew to Bed 

30 Beautiful Sewing Projects for 

Nightwear and Accessories 

Caro London & Alison 

Beadnell 

From stylish kimonos to delicate 

camisoles, comfy cropped pants 

to pretty nightdresses, there’s 

something here for every taste. 

Includes a pull-out section 

containing all the full-size patterns 

and templates required. 



CB693 • £12.99 

Sew Trendy 

Fashions & Accessories 

NEW 

Chris malone 

Chris Malone provides fashionable 

designs for 18” dolls. Designs are 

fast and easy to make and are fat 

quarter and scrap friendly. Whether 

you are a doll collector wanting to 

sew for your collection, or you like to 

sew clothes for your family’s dolls, 

these designs offer a wide variety of 

fashions from casual to dressy. 



DG522 • £9.99 

Making Cushion Covers 

debbie shore 

Whatever your style, Debbie Shore 

has a cushion cover that is perfect 

for you. This book provides twentysix 

gorgeous designs, with ideas and 

inspiration for many more, all with 

clear, step-by-step photographs and 

easy-to-follow instructions. Debbie’s 

designs have a fresh, contemporary 

appeal, and you’ll be amazed at how 

easy they are to make. 



P7301 • £9.99 

Dressing Up 18” Dolly 

10 Fun Outfits made from Fat 

Quarters 

Lorine Mason 

From a classic wrap to an A-line 

dress, or a wool coat to a tunic - 

with all the patterns in this book, 

you can mix and match to create 

your own set of fashions. Either way, 

you are in for lots of sewing fun and 

creativity. 



House of White Birches 

DG129 • £9.99 

Love to Sew 

NEW 

NEW 

Each book: Paperback • 64 pages • 222 x 222mm 

100+ colour photographs • Search Press 

Love to Sew: 

Patchwork Bags 

cecilia hanselmann 

Bags are not only highly useful but those 

you make yourself can be real head-turners 

and say something to the world about who 

you really are. This book contains a wide 

range of patchwork designs to choose 

from, many suitable for beginners or those 

with limited sewing experience. Whether 

you like the retro look or something more 

playful or romantic, there is something for 

everyone! 

P9275 • £7.99 

Love to Sew: 

Mug Rugs 

CHRISTA ROLF 

Practical yet pretty, a mug rug is one of the 

latest trends on the sewing and patchwork 

scene. Basically it is a large coaster with 

room for your favourite mug and a biscuit 

or two. Small enough to complete in a few 

hours, but large enough to give space to 

your creativity, a mug rug is an ideal project 

for trying out some new techniques or even 

for getting to grips with patchwork, quilting 

or appliqué for the first time. 

P9268 • £7.99 

Love to Sew: 

Hanging Hearts 

Rachael Rowe 

Make perfect hearts for your home, 

whether they are traditional, shabby chic, 

unusual or country style. Hang them from 

doors and dressers, in fact anywhere. They 

brighten up rooms and can also make 

perfect gifts for friends and relatives. This 

book shows how to make a gorgeous 

selection of hearts, with fun projects, clear 

instructions and easy to use templates. If 

you love to sew, you will love the designs 

and ideas presented here. 

P7875 • £7.99 

AVAILABLE 

MAY 13 

AVAILABLE 

MAY 13 

NEW 

NEW 

Love to Sew: 

Children’s Sun Hats 

gill stratton 

Children’s Sun Hats is a colourful, unique 

book which shows the reader how to make 

twenty gorgeous sun hats for children. 

Children love to play outdoors; therefore a 

personalised sun hat would be a welcome 

gift for your son, daughter, grandchild, niece, 

nephew or even a friend’s little one. In this 

book, Gill demonstrates how to make sun 

visors, caps, pretty sun hats for little girls and 

cool, contemporary sun hats for little boys. It 

also includes templates and beautiful styled 

photographs of all the hats. 

P8360 • £7.99 

Love to Sew: 

Quilted Flowers 

nikki tinkler 

Learn to make 20 simple quilted flowerinspired 

gifts, including cushions, bags, 

a wall hanging, a quilt, needlecases, 

greetings cards, a table runner, bunting 

and much more. Each project in this book 

is accompanied by a beautiful, full-colour 

styled photograph of the project together 

with a close-up detail; clear, step-by-step 

instructions; a list of the materials and 

equipment needed; and diagrams and 

templates where required. 

P8476 • £7.99 

Love to Sew: 

Pincushions 

salli-Ann Cook 

Anyone who sews needs a pincushion; 

it is an essential part of the kit, so they 

make great gifts for people who sew. They 

are easy to make using only basic sewing 

skills and can be shaped into practically 

anything. They are small enough to be 

made from recycled fabrics or offcuts, and 

can be embellished with buttons, beads, 

ribbons or lace. Salli-Ann Cook shows 

her flair for making funny, cute, vintage, 

whimsical or weird objects from fabric, in 

these twenty desirable pincushion projects. 

P8223 • £7.99 



Needlecrafts 

23 

Pattern Cutting 

Made Easy 

A Step-by-Step Introduction 

NEW 

Gillian holman 

Starting with basic blocks for skirts 

and bodices, Gillian Holman shows 

how to add the refinements: yokes, 

flounces, pleats, pockets, necklines, 

collars, sleeves and more. An 

introduction for fashion students 

and amateur dressmakers alike. 


250 colour photographs • Batsford 

BA733 • £16.99 

NEW 

A Little Course in 

Sewing 

Ever wanted to learn how to sew but 

don’t know where to begin? Take 

the first step with this book, where 

nothing is assumed and everything 

is explained. Learn at your own 

pace, in your own time and in the 

comfort of your own home, taking 

you from complete beginner to 

being able to complete over 30 

beautiful projects. 




200 Questions 

Answered 



Dressmaking: 200 Questions 

Answered 

Mary Mccarthy • P8391 • £9.99 

Patchwork: 200 Questions 

Answered 

jake finch • P6595 • £9.99 

Sewing Alterations & Repairs: 

200 Questions Answered 

NAn ides • P7592 • £9.99 

Embroidery: 200 Questions 

Answered 

deena beverley • P6601 • £9.99 

Sewing Patterns : 200 Questions 

Answered 

sophie english • P7585 • £9.99 

NEW 

Bloom: A Collection of 

Fabric Flowers 

Kim Christopherson & 

Kris Thurgood 

Create these lovely fabric flowers to 

spice up your wardrobe, home, or 

work space. You’ll find flowers for 

everything from lapels to bouquets 

in this book. Change the colour and 

the fabric to create a completely 

different looking flower each time. 



DG362 • £5.99 

NEW 

Perfect Party Dresses 

From birthdays to weddings this 

beautiful collection of stunning 

smocking designs, in sizes 

2-10 years, is sure to provide 

something spectacular for every 

special occasion in a young lady’s 

life. Gorgeous fabrics, exquisite 

embroidery and outstanding finishing 

touches will make every little girl’s 

dreams come true. 



Country Bumpkin • CB765 • £28.99 

Improv Sewing 

101 Fast, Fun and Fearless Projects 

nicole blum & debra immergut 

Blum and Immergut walk readers 

through the sewing basics, demystify 

the lost art of simple pattern-making, 

offer visual guides to stitches, and 

offer easy instructions for techniques 

such as applique, doodle-stitching, 

and layering of fabrics. 



S7401 • £14.99 

NEW 

Hooded Scarves & 

Gloves 

10 Easy Designs Using Fashion 

Fabrics 

chris malone 

Now you can make hooded scarves 

for all your favorite coats and 

sweaters. Great as gifts or to keep 

for yourself, this variety of designs 

will allow you to customize each 

project using your personal fabric 

choices and colour palette. 



DG884 • £6.99 

NEW 

The Home-Sewn Home 

50 Step-by-Step Projects for 

Curtains, Shades, Pillows, 

Cushions, and More 

vanessa arbuthnott & gail 

abbott 

Add texture, colour, warmth and 

character to your home with 50 

easy-to-follow projects. Also 

includes variations, allowing you to 

adapt the projects to suit your own 

surroundings. 



C0811 • £16.99 

Shape Shape 2 

Sewing for Minimalist Style 

NEW 

Natsuno Hiraiwa 

Features one-of-a-kind, fashionforward 

garments with innovative 

and minimal style. Many garments 

are completely flat pieces of cloth 

that fold, drape and tie over the 

body in a way that is sure to 

fascinate sewists. 



Interweave Press • I7578 • £15.99 

Stitched Safari 

18 Adorable Animals to Make 

with Felt 

NEW 

tomomi maeda 

Simple step-by-step instructions 

make it quick and easy to make 

miniature animals with felt. From 

elephants and polar bears to cats 

and sheep - all you need is some 

colourful felt, a handful of stuffing 

and a few simple stitches to get 

started. 



D2651 • £14.99 

The Sewing Machine 

Accessory Bible 

wendy gardiner & lorna 

Knight 

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. 



P6878 • £12.99 

NEW 

Best of Stitch: Bags to 

Sew 

tricia waddell 

Welcome to a selection of the 

best bags from the popular Stitch 

magazine, plus five brand-new 

projects, curated by the magazine’s 

editors. The book features designs 

from Malka Dubrawsky, Ayumi 

Takahashi, Kevin Kosbab, Carol 

Zentgraf and many more. 


200 colour photographs • Interweave Press 

IP021 • £17.99 

NEW 

on how to deal with virtually any sewing situation. 

Illustrated tutorials offer clear, step-by-step 

instructions for key sewing techniques. 

Packed full of information on tools, fabrics, 

fittings and techniques, Stress-Free 

Sewing is the ultimate quick-reference 

guide for your worktop. 



P7981 • £12.99 

Handprint and Make 

your Own Bags 

35 Stylish Projects for Using 

Stencils, Lino Cuts and More 

NEW 

jenny mcCabe 

Discover the wonderful craft of 

printing to decorate fabric with 

striking patterns, from floral and 

foliage designs to graphic circles 

and chevrons. There are bags for 

everyone, for adults and children, 

combining function and fashion. 



C2648 • £12.99 

Stress-Free Sewing 

Troubleshooting Tips and Advice 

for the Savvy Sewer 

Nicole vasbinder 

Sewing – for all the fun you get out of 

it – can sometimes be stressful and 

frustrating, even for the most experienced 

of us. There will always be problems and 

snags, and that’s why 

this is the indispensable 

reference book for 

sewers and crafters 

at all levels, offering 

troubleshooting tips 

Purses, Bags & More 

Stylishly Accessorize any Outfit 

with these Irresistible Bags 

pearl louise krush 

Following the clearly illustrated 

step-by-step instructions, it’s 

easy to master any of the designs 

successfully – the patterns and 

colours can easily be converted to 

your taste and personality. 




20 Floral Bags to Make 

With Simple Embroidery Stitches 

and Easy-to-Sew Patterns 

Susan Cariello 

Make the perfect bag for every 

occasion. Each season has its own 

palette of floral colours and now you 

can have a bag to match. Based on 

just six simple patterns and twelve 

easy embroidery stitches, this book 

includes instructions for making 

twenty beautiful bags. 



P6762 • £14.99 



Needlecrafts 

25 

Kirstie’s Vintage Home 

Kirstie Allsopp 

Looking to the past for inspiration 

and embracing vintage style to 

create something unique and 

beautiful, Kirstie continues her love 

affair with everything handmade. 

Re-using, restoring and upcycling, 

Kirstie shows how to transform 

vintage fabrics, furniture and other 

everyday things into modern day 

treasures using a range of crafting 

skills and techniques. 


200 colour illustrations 

Hodder & Stoughton • HS586 • £20.00 

Introduction to Making 

Cloth Dolls 

Jan Horrox 

This is a highly practical guide to 

cloth doll making. Jan’s beautiful 

dolls are exquisitely made, yet by 

breaking the process down into 

easy-to-follow steps, they become 

surprisingly easy to achieve. Full 

of character and life, the dolls 

are made using a wide range of 

colourful fabric and trims. 



P4584 • £9.99 

NEW 

New Vintage: 

The Homemade Home 

tahn scoon 

A beautifully illustrated but practical 

guide to decorating and living 

beautifully. This book will be your 

inspiration to live more beautifully, 

and contains easy-to-follow projects 

for restoring antique pieces, making 

curtains and cushions, and painting. 

Reinvigorate each room in your 

house. 


200 colour illustrations • New Holland 

N1300 • £24.99 

50 Fabric Animals 

Fun Sewing Projects for You and 

Your Home 

Marie Claire Idées 

A cute collection of animal-themed 

fabric projects, including bears, 

rabbits, birds, sheep, mice and 

many more in a range of fabrics, 

finishes and colours in a mix of 

styles to suit everybody. There is 

also a selection of appliqué and 

embroidery projects. 



P7707 • £12.99 

NEW 

Lace Ribbons and Bows 

35 Vintage-Inspired Projects to 

Make and Treasure 

Ann Brownfield and Jane 

cassini 

Beautiful things to make for you, 

your home and your friends. There 

are gorgeous ideas for things to 

use, display or give as gifts, from 

pretty lace-covered cushions and 

notebooks to gift boxes decorated 

with ribbon. 


250 colour illustrations • Cico Books 

C2556 • £12.99 

Super-Cute Doorstops 

35 Charming Doorstops that Bring 

Character to Any Room 

Emma Hardy 

With ideas for animals, dolls, 

flowers, cars and decorative cubes, 

you will be sure to find the perfect 

design to suit all the rooms in your 

home. Why not stitch an adorable 

dog doorstop, or make a pretty 

miniature garden with felt flowers to 

hold open the patio doors? 


300 colour illustrations • Cico Books 

CB934 • £12.99 

NEW 

The Great 

British 

Sewing Bee 

TESSA EVELEGH 

This will do for sewing 

what The Great British 

Bake Off has done for 

baking. Brought to you 

by the same production 

company, the TV series 

will be looking for the 

nation’s best amateur 

sewer. The Great British 

Sewing Bee will provide amateur sewers everywhere 

with all the technical knowhow and inspiring projects 

they need to produce a core collection of 25 fabulous 

garments and homewares. From a child’s sundress and 

a swinging circular skirt to unisex pyjama trousers, a tea 

dress and a waistcoat. Lavishly illustrated throughout, 

the photography reflects the atmosphere of the series, 

shows all the finished garments and includes full stepby-step 

shots to accompany the instructions. 


Quadrille • QU874 • £20.00 

NEW 

Start to Stitch 

Textile craft is easy and 

fun! This book will give 

you the techniques 

and confidence to 

make loads of fantastic 

decorative and practical 

pieces, ranging from 

cushions to bags to 

mobile phone cosies. 

There are full instructions 

on the materials and 

methods for four 

classic textile crafts – 

embroidery, appliqué, 

quilting and patchwork. Inspirational pictures and clear 

step-by-step photographs teach youngsters all about 

the wonderful world of textiles. 

This book is based on the following books published by 

Search Press: Start to Appliqué by Nancy Nicholson, Start 

to Embroider by Claire Buckley, Start to Patchwork by 

Nancy Nicholson, Start to Quilt by Miriam Edwards. 



The Complete 

Machine 

Quilting Manual 

The Look-It-Up 

Guide to Sewing 

Machine Techniques 

for Trouble-Free 

Quilting 

Joanie Zeier Poole 

Learn how to get the 

most out of your sewing 

machine while quilting. All the help and advice is here 

to get you started, from choosing the tools you need, 

to great time-saving tricks, and adding a cornucopia of 

decorative stitching effects. Whether you want to develop 

your quilting skills from basics, or whether you have been 

quilting for years, this book is packed with all the 

information you need, with 

inspiring new design ideas 

and finishes along the way. 


246 x 190mm 



NEW 

Quilting on the 

Go! 

jessica 

alexandrakis 

Maybe you have the urge 

to sew but don’t want 

to be stuck behind your 

sewing machine all the 

time—English paper piecing 

quilting is wonderfully 

portable. You can stitch 

on the train or bus—all 

the stolen moments when your hands are idle. Clear 

explanations and step-by-step photography will have 

you stitching in no time and, before you know it, 

beautiful patterns will materialize from your fingers, 

which you can use to create a colourful quilt, a cushion, 

a bag, and much more. Includes detailed instructions for 

preparing templates, basting techniques, joining pieces 

and finishing techniques. 



NEW 

Pretty Patchwork Gifts 

Over 25 Simple Sewing Projects 

Combining Patchwork, Appliqué 

and Embroidery 

Helen Philipps 

Contains a tempting range of quickto-stitch 

patchwork patterns to get 

you started; from pretty cushion 

designs to brooches, boxes and 

even soft toy rabbits in patchwork 

dresses. 



DC132 • £14.99 

Japanese Quilting 

Piece by Piece 

29 Stitched Projects from Yoko Saito 

Yoko Saito, a quilt artist for more 

than thirty years, explores traditional 

folk themes in her work and 

interprets them with a vintage, yet 

modern feel. The projects in this 

book use traditional patchwork 

techniques such as log cabin, 

hexagons, baskets, and stars, sewn 

in soft sepia and taupe fabrics. 



Interweave Press • IP582 • £17.99 

BESTSELLER 

Flower Power 

Patchwork 


Create beautiful items for you and 

your home using the delightful 

projects in this book. There are 23 

to choose from, including bags, 

notebooks, pin cushions, pillows, 

placemats and a handy holder 

for pens and pencils. The fresh, 

contemporary designs have a 

strong Scandinavian feel. 



P7998 • £15.99 

Sew Jelly Roll 

Quilts & Gifts 

carolyn forster 

Jelly rolls offer a quick and 

easy way into the world 

of quilting, making this an 

ideal book for beginners as 

well as more experienced 

quilters. All of the quilts in 

the book can be made using 

a single jelly roll, though 

extra fabric is needed for the 

edging and backing fabric. 

Each of the nine projects consist of a different quilt 

design, together with a gift item made in a coordinating 

fabric, including stylish bags, a cushion, pot holders and 

key fobs. 




Iris Quilting 

maruscha gaasenbeek 

Maruscha applies her love of iris 

folding to quilting, and shows you 

how to create stunning quilts based 

on unique iris-folded designs that 

require just a few basic techniques. 

There are 16 designs that can be 

turned into wall hangings, tablemats, 

bags and cushion covers, in a range 

of styles and colours to suit both 

children and adults. 



P7868 • £9.99 



Needlecrafts 

27 

NEW 

Quilts by Monday 

Projects You Can Complete in a 

Weekend 

With this book in hand, quilters can 

produce projects in just a weekend 

that will make them proud for years 

to come! Quilts by Monday is a 

book for beginners to advanced 

quilters for fast projects that are 

wonderful to keep, yet beautiful 

enough to give as gifts. 



DG720 • £9.99 

NEW 

Quilted Table Accents 

Create a Quilted Table Theme That 

Says “Wow!” 

carolyn vagts 

What do quilters want? Quilters 

want to decorate their homes with 

beautiful projects that show their 

craft to the world. Here are nine 

complete table settings that do 

just that! 



DG768 • £9.99 

NEW 

Precut Patchwork Party 

Modern Projects to Sew and Craft 

with Fabric Strips, Squares and 

Fat Quarters 

Elaine Schmidt 

This book is bursting at the seams 

with fresh ideas for wearables, 

home décor, accessories and giftsall 

made from precut strips, squares 

and fat quarters. Minimal trimming 

means less fabric waste and more 

money savings. 



CP292 • £16.99 

NEW 

Love Those 

Precuts 

12 Wall- to Bed- 

Sized Projects 

Beginners or advance 

quilters will find 

inspiration in Love Those 

Precuts. This collection 

of fun and trendy 

patterns is just what the 

busy quilter is looking 

for. Using precuts saves 

time and also takes the 

guesswork out of fabric selection. Now quilter’s can 

have a piece of the entire collection and make it into 

a gorgeous quilted project. This book is for all those 

quilter’s that have bought charm, layer cakes, and 

jelly rolls just because.... 


Annie’s • DG560 • £10.99 

NEW 

Patch! 

Mini Edition 

Cath Kidston 

Exclusive Cath Kidston designs 

for 30 simple patchwork-inspired 

projects that go beyond the 

ubiquitous quilts to include tea 

towels, bags and cushions. It 

includes a free needle kit to get you 

started, and explains a range of 

techniques to accommodate both 

the novice and advanced sewer. 


75 colour illustrations • Quadrille 

Q2645 • £9.00 

NEW 

Hand Quilted with Love 

16 Quilts Inspired by a Passion 

for Quilting 

Sarah Fielke 

With sixteen breathtaking new 

quilt designs, you can join in 

Sarah’s passion for this addictive 

craft. Whether you class yourself 

modern or traditional, a beginner or 

advanced quilter, there is a project 

in this book to inspire and challenge 

your own passion for quilting. 



CB594 • £19.99 

Quilt Love 

Celebrating Events and Telling 

Stories with Contemporary 

Patchwork 

NEW 

Cassandra Ellis 

This book will inspire you to create 

something beautiful, exciting and 

personal that will change the way 

you think about quilts, colour, 

patchwork and your own creativity. 


100 colour photographs • Jacqui Small 

JS826 • £20.00 

NEW 

Simply Solids 

A Twist on the Traditional Use of 

Solid Fabrics 

Rediscover the timeless beauty of 

solids. Within these pages you will 

find options for quilts using solids 

in traditional, classic, contemporary 

and modern patterns. You’re only 

a page away from inspiration. If 

you’re looking for a book with a 

wide appeal to all quilting styles, 

this is it. 



DG683 • £9.99 

NEW 

Go! Inspired With 

AccuQuilt 

Using the AccuQuilt fabric-cutting 

system, this book features 

inspirational quilt designs and 

step-by-step instructions that help 

quilters make fabulous quilts much 

more quickly than traditional cutting 

will allow. 



DG447 • £9.99 

NEW 

Right From The Start 

The basics of patchwork & quilting 

chris franses & barbara 

chainey 

Chris Franses and Barbara Chainey 

introduce you to the basics of 

patchwork and quilting, starting 

right at the beginning with a detailed 

look at how to choose the right 

equipment and whether you prefer 

to quilt by hand or machine. 



Traplet Publications • TP995 • £12.95 

Start With Scraps 

23 Scrappy Designs 

carol loessel 

This book will actually help your 

scrap collection disappear. There 

will be little waste as you make your 

own fabric by piecing your scraps 

together. The scrappy piecing 

technique explained in this book is 

fast and fun. Once you start scrappy 

piecing, you won’t want to stop. 




Nine Patch Panache 

45 Nine-Patch Projects 

Great for gifts, fund raising, or to 

keep all for yourself, this variety of 

designs allows you to customize 

each project using your personal 

colour palette. This book takes the 

traditional nine patch block and gives 

it a twist and shakes it up to create 

table toppers, bed quilts, wall quilts, 

and lap quilts in a variety of styles 

from folk art to modern. 




Pillow Pizzazz 

Add a Touch of Style to Any Room 

Great for gifting, or for adding a 

fresh new look to a tired room. You 

can customize your pillows with 

your fabric choices. Make a set to 

coordinate with a quilt. Pillow Pizzazz 

has full colour diagrams, precise 

instructions and techniques you’ll 

want to try. Features designs for 

all tastes, including contemporary, 

modern, and traditional. 



D5965 • £10.99 

My First Quilting Book 

35 Easy and Fun Quilting, 

Patchwork, and Appliqué Projects 

for Children Aged 7 Years+ 

If you love crafting, then you’ll love 

these 35 great projects that teach 

you all about quilting, sewing and 

patchwork. Every project has a level 

– 1, 2 or 3 – and comes with easyto-read 

instructions and adorable, 

step-by-step artworks that will guide 

you along the way. 



CB842 • £9.99 

Patchwork, Please! 

Colorful Zakka Projects to Stitch 

and Give 

Ayumi Takahashi 

Get fresh inspiration with these quick 

and colourful projects. Known for 

both her distinctive combination of 

patterned fabrics and her quirky 

interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi 

brings this signature approach to 19 

sewing projects. 


photographs throughout • Interweave Press 

IP994 • £15.99 

Pot Holders, Pinchers 

& More 

20 Colorful Designs to Brighten 

your Kitchen 

Chris Malone 

With just small pieces of fabric, 

you can create beautiful sets of 

pot holders in no time. Great as 

gifts or to keep all for yourself, this 

variety of patterns will allow you to 

customize each project using your 

personal colour pallet. 




Quilted Gifts From Your 

Scraps & Stash 

40 Gifts to Make 

If you have a stash of fabrics, like 

to create and give gifts, you need 

this book. The contents are pure 

inspiration. The projects skill levels 

range from easy to intermediate 

and are divided by time to 

complete. There are projects for 

any occasion. 




Pocket Posh Tips For 

Quilters 

jodie davis 

This pretty, purse-sized quilting 

guide packed with helpful tips and 

tricks will be the new best friend 

of quilters on the go. It’s perfect to 

have on hand when buying quilting 

fabrics and materials, or for bringing 

along to the next Quilting Bee. 


40 colour photographs • Andrews McMeel 

AM423 • £5.99 

Quick & Easy Quilts for 

Kids 

12 Friendly Designs 

Connie Ewbank 

Fun and whimsical or sweet as can 

be, there is a design in this book 

that will fit the personality of your 

children. Make a quilt for each child, 

or create just for the joy of giving to 

your favourite charity. 





28 Twenty to Make 

Twenty to Make 

29 

20 


Knitted Boot Cuffs 

Monica russel • P8490 

Knitted Beanies 

Susie Johns • P7073 

Crocheted Granny 

Squares 

val pierce • P8193 


Crocheted Flowers 

jan ollis • P7066 

Knitted Baby 

Bootees 

val Pierce • P6410 

Mini Christmas 

Crochet 


Mini Christmas 

Knits 

sue stratford • P7226 

Each book contains twenty innovative projects 

which are accompanied by easy-to-follow 

instructions and beautiful close up photography. 


40+ colour photographs • Search Press • £4.99 

Knitted Bears 


Knitted Flowers 

susie johns • P4935 

Knitted Cakes 

susan penny • P3617 

Crocheted Bears 


Knitted Fruit 


Knitted Mug Hugs 


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£4.99 

Knitted Vegetables 


Knitted Aliens 

Fiona McDonald • P5369 

Knitted Egg Cosies 


NEW 

NEW 

Sugarcraft 

NEW 

Sugar Sporties 

Paula MacLeod • P8209 

Celebration Cake Pops 

Paula MacLeod • P7639 

Sugar Birds 

Frances MCnaughton • P6724 

Sugar Fairies 


Decorated Cookies 

lisa slatter • P5475 

Sugar Flowers 

lisa slatter • P6250 

Sugar Wobblies 

georgie godbold • P8322 

Sugar Animals 


Polymer Clay 

Polymer Clay Buttons 

Karen walker • P8803 

Polymer Clay Bears 

birdy heywood • P5048 

Chocolate Animals 


Mini Sugar Shoes 


Decorated Cupcakes 


Mini Sugar Bags 


Sugar Scaries 

frances McNaughton • P9411 

Tasty Trinkets 

Polymer Clay Food Jewellery 

charlotte stowell • P5550 

NEW 

Jewellery Making 

Button Jewellery 

marrianne mercer • P6540 

Micro Macrame Jewellery 

suzen millodot • P3495 

Bracelets 

amanda walker • P2766 

Tiaras & Hairpins 

michelle bungay • P3273 

Celtic Jewellery 

amanda walker • P4560 

Sewing & Textile Craft 

Papercraft & General Craft 

NEW 

Mini Cross Stitch 

Michael powell • P6571 

Needle Felties 

Susanna Wallis • P9053 

Fabric Flowers 

kate Haxell • P6991 

Wild Women 

Stitched Art Brooches 

sarah lawrence • P3029 

Bunting and 

Pennants 

kate Haxell • P6984 

Mini Gift Boxes 

michelle powell • P4621 

Tags & Toppers 

michelle powell • P3372 

Party Masks 

judy balchin • P4812 

Layered Cards 

joanna sheen • P3464 

Artist Trading Cards 

leOnie Pujol • P2596 

Glass Painted 

Projects 

Judy balchin • P3471 


30 Beads, Braids & Tassels 

Beads, Braids & Tassels 

31 

NEW 

while inspirational galleries present stunning examples 

of the ways in which contemporary jewellers experiment 

with settings, materials and stones. 



Stonesetting for 

Contemporary Jewellery 

Makers 

melissa hunt 

From ready-made snap settings to handmade 

mounts for unique pieces, Stonesetting for 

Contemporary Jewellery Makers is an all 

encompassing examination of the many and 

varied techniques, treatments and innovations 

used in jewellery design. Whether learning how 

to make settings from scratch or choosing and 

working with ready-made mountings, this book 

arms the reader with techniques that can be 

applied to a range of pieces. Throughout the 

book, beautifully illustrated step-by-step tutorials 

are accompanied by practical tips and advice, 

Silversmithing for 

Jewellery Makers 

Techniques, treatments & 

applications for inspirational 

design 

elizabeth bone 

This authoritative and lusciously 

illustrated book offers a 

comprehensive and inspirational 

insight into the art and craft of silver 

jewellery making for today’s artisan. 



P7578 • £15.99 

NEW 

Tinkered Treasures 

35 Simple Projects to Bring Charm 

to the Everyday 

elyse major 

Elyse Major creates over 35 

projects, to transform everyday 

items into something unique. She 

refers to these transformations as 

‘tinkering’ as it describes her style 

of embellishing, repurposing and 

altering things without the need for 

any specialist equipment. 



CB563 • £12.99 

NEW 

My First Jewelry Making 

Book 

35 Easy and Fun Projects for 

Children Aged 7 years+ 

SUSAN AKASS 

Get crafting and make beautiful 

jewellery using all kinds of materials, 

including felt and fabric plus natural 

materials like seeds and shells 



CB716 • £9.99 

NEW 

Paper Jewelry 

Over 35 Beautiful Step-by-Step 

Jewelry Projects Made from Paper 

Denise Brown 

From necklaces and bracelets, to 

earrings and corsages, this book 

is packed with stunning jewellery 

and teaches you how to make it 

all, simply by working with different 

kinds of paper. 



CB965 • £12.99 

NEW 

The Complete Photo 

Guide to Beading 

robin atkins 

Whether your passion is making 

bead jewellery, embroidering with 

beads, embellishing clothes or 

quilts, or weaving with beads, 

you will understand the constant 

fascination and allure to try new 

techniques. The step-by-step 

instructions and clear photography 

make learning fun and easy. 



CR186 • £16.99 

NEW 

Silver Clay With 

Style 

22 Unique & Stylish 

Silver Clay Jewellery 

Projects to Make, 

Wear & Enjoy! 

NATALIA COLMAN 

A beautiful book ideal 

for anyone who wants 

to make jewellery using 

silver clay. 22 projects 

to inspire the complete 

novice and lots of complex 

ideas and techniques 

that will challenge anyone already working with metal 

clays. Each project is accompanied by full step-bystep 

instructions and fully illustrated with beautiful 

photographs. 


Style Specialists • SS806 • £14.99 

Chinese, Celtic & 

Ornamental Knots 

for Beaded Jewellery 

Suzen Millodot 

Choose from Chinese, Celtic or 

Ornamental knots to theme your 

jewellery. Previously published 

as Chinese Knots for Beaded 

Jewellery; Celtic Knots for Beaded 

Jewellery; Ornamental Knots for 

Beaded Jewellery. 



P8148 • £14.99 

Spellbound Beaded 

Tassels 

Decorative Tassels & Inspirations 

julie ashford 

Perfect for the small beading 

enthusiast this book is packed full 

of projects. 

All of the projects have detailed 

recipes and fully illustrated step-bystep 

instructions, and all are graded 

for difficulty. 



Spellbound Bead Co • SB046 • £14.95 

Compendium of 

Beading Techniques 

300 Tips, Techniques and 

Trade Secrets 

jean power 

Just like having an expert on call 

24 hours a day – here are the 

answers to any beading questions 

or dilemmas you might have. Stepby-step 

photographs, diagrams 

and clear instructions will guide you 

through each stage of your work. 



P4362 • £12.99 

100 Beaded Flowers, 

Trinkets & Charms 

Perfect Little Designs to Use for 

Gifts, Jewellery and Accessories 

Amanda brooke murr-hinson 

You are sure to find the perfect 

beaded miniature project 

in this book. Step-by-step 

demonstrations, from basic 

construction to more advanced 

techniques. Over 100 tiny beaded 

projects from a tiny tea service, 

some minute flowers to a sweet 

little ladybug. 



P6939 • £10.99 

BESTSELLER 

The Encyclopedia of 

Beading Techniques 

Sara withers & 

stephanie burnham 

These practical projects show how 

you can add detail, texture, colour 

and originality into your accessories. 

Learn traditional and contemporary 

techniques such as bead weaving, 

stringing, wirework and strandknotting, 

and even find out how to 

make your own beads. 



P047X • £12.99 

NEW 

Vintage Revised 

Jewelry 

35 Step-by-Step 

Projects Inspired 

by Lost, Found and 

Recycled Treasures 

Co-cO nichole bush 

The author has a passion 

for creating one-of-a-kind 

jewellery by combining 

antique and vintage treasures, 

and here she shares that 

passion with 35 projects. Old 

keys become quirky earrings or hang on chains as pretty 

necklaces and pieces of watches become lapel pins. With 

clear, step-by-step instructions and a helpful techniques 

section, you will soon become skilled in making your own 

unique and personal jewellery. 


Cico Books • CB709 • £12.99 

NEW 

Bead Bugs 

Cute, Creepy and Quirky Projects 

to Make with Beads, Wire and Fun 

Found Objects 

Amy kopperude 

Challenges the beading enthusiast 

to gather beads, found objects, 

string and wire, and put them 

together in a completely unique and 

original way. Contains 23 projects, 

from dragonflies and honeybees to 

mosquitoes and centipedes. 



CR322 • £14.99 

NEW 

Wire Bugs 

How To Make Your 

Own Menagerie 

ODILE VAILLY 

Learn to look at a junk 

drawer and see the 

makings of a collection of 

unique creatures. Using 

bottle caps, acorns, old 

spoons, plastic bags, 

and other found objects, 

readers can create a 

variety of projects. Designs 

in the book include dragonflies, ants, scarab beetles, 

praying mantises, bedbugs, stag beetles, and sixteen 

other whimsical insects for quirky home décor and oneof-a-kind 

gifts. 


Stackpole • SK995 • £13.99 


32 Sugarcraft & General 

NEW 

NEW 

Decorating Cupcakes 

& Cookies 

frances McNaughton & lisa 

slatter 

Special occasions deserve the 

very best decorated cupcakes and 

cookies. Here are forty fun designs, 

each one ideal for your favourite 

festivities. 

Previously published as Cupcakes & Cookies, 

ISBN 9781844486632 



P9398 • £8.99 

Sensational Sugar 

Animals 

frances McNaughton 

Renowned sugarcrafter, Frances 

McNaughton, shows how to make 

beautiful, natural-looking sugar 

animals with realistic colouring, 

attitudes and expressions. With 

step-by-step demonstrations, learn 

how to make favourites such as 

a lion and cats, as well as more 

unusual animals such as a meerkat, 

gorilla, polar bear, and more. 



P7448 • £12.99 

Alan Dunn’s Ultimate 

Collection of Cake 

Decorating 

alan dunn 

Over 100 recipes – all illustrated – 

of cake decorating in the classic 

Alan Dunn style. Alan Dunn’s 

Ultimate Collection of Cake 

Decorating includes everything 

you need to create stunning 

and impressive cakes for every 

occasion. 


colour throughout • New Holland 

NH553 • £19.99 

Creative Cakes 

alan dunn 

Covers a variety of cake decorating 

methods, ranging from more 

elaborate designs to several simple 

and straightforward ideas that can 

be followed by the amateur cake 

decorator with ease. 


colour throughout • New Holland 

NH443 • £17.99 

NEW 

Vintage Wedding Style 

elizabeth demos 

In this gorgeous book, wedding 

designer Elizabeth Demos shows 

you how to seamlessly mix your 

unique vision with vintage touches. 

From flea market chic to Great 

Gatsby grandeur, each themed 

chapter features photographs from 

real weddings and outlines how to 

achieve the look that make it such a 

memorable occasion. 


200 colour photographs • Chronicle Books 

CH092 • £19.99 

Garden Mosaics 

25 step-by-step projects for your 

outdoor room 

becky paton 

Suitable for a tiny terrace or a large 

country expanse, the projects 

in this book show you how to 

decorate your outdoor space in 

the most charming, individual and 

enduring way. 



CB321 • £12.99 

Handmade Wedding 

Crafts 

35 Vintage-Inspired Wedding 

Projects for Your Special Day 

NEW 

betty bee 

With Handmade Wedding Crafts, 

you can create beautiful items at a 

fraction of the cost of buying new, 

often in a far more environmentallyfriendly 

way and all with a vintage 

flair. 



CB903 • £12.99 

NEW 

Handmade Birdhouses 

and Feeders 

35 Projects to Attract Birds into 

Your Garden 

Michele MCKee-orsini 

Contains 35 original designs, from 

functional birdhouses to more 

decorative ones. Clear step-by-step 

instructions and artworks, plus a 

comprehensive techniques section, 

teaches all you need to know. 



C2631 • £12.99 

Wire & Beaded Wedding 

Jewelry 

34 Step-by-Step Projects 

for Tiaras, Necklaces, Hair 

Accessories, Table Decorations 

and More 

linda jones 

For beautiful, stylish designs that 

will give you a truly individual 

wedding day, look no further than 

Wire & Beaded Wedding Jewelry. 



C4843 • £12.99 

Willow Weaving 

truus stol & janny Roelofsen 

This delightful book guides the 

reader through a series of charming 

projects inspired by animals and 

the changing seasons. The basic 

techniques of working with willow 

withes is clearly explained and the 

attractive diagrams will make you 

want to begin at once. 



P0151 • £7.99 

Designs 

The Design Library 

New original designs in a great new series 

of sourcebooks packed with inspiration 

for all your projects. Each book presents 

100 specially commissioned designs, and 

includes a free CD of Tiff and Jpeg images 

which can be combined or enlarged and 

used for a special piece of work. 


100 b/w images • Search Press 

DL01: Art Nouveau Designs 

penny brown • P7264 • £7.99 

DL02: Heart & Flower Designs 

judy balchin • P7394 • £7.99 

DL03: Celtic Designs 

penny brown • P7257 • £7.99 

DL04: Flower Designs 

judy balchin • P8155 • £7.99 

DL05: Art Deco Designs 

polly pinder • P7325 • £7.99 

DL06: Art Nouveau Flower Designs 


DL07: Maori Designs 

penny brown • P8421 • £7.99 

DL08: Aboriginal Designs 


100 

Design Library 

Art Nouveau 

Flower Designs 

Contains tiff and jpeg designs specially adapted for craftspeople and artists 

SEARCH PRESS 

Design Library 

Art 

Designs 

Deco 

100 

Contains tiff and jpeg designs specially adapted for craftspeople and artists 

SEARCH PRESS 

FREE CD 

WITH EACH 

BOOK 

BESTSELLER 

The Crafter’s Guide to 

Taking Great Photos 

Foolproof Techniques to Make Your 

Handmade Creations Shine Online 

Heidi Adnum 

How do you make your items 

stand out online? The key is great 

photography. With this book you’ll 

learn that you don’t need expensive 

professional equipment to get quality 

results. Get simple, practical advice 

presented with the crafter in mind. 



P7516 • £12.99 

NEW 

How to Sell What You 

Make 

The Business of Marketing Crafts 

(3rd Edition) 

paul gerhards 

Pointers for getting started, selling, 

exhibiting at trade shows, pricing, 

and marketing to turn a hobby into a 

profitable business. Updated for the 

digital age. 


colour throughout • Stackpole 

SK395 • £9.99 

Sugarcraft & General 

How to Sell Your Crafts 

Online 

A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful 

Sales on Etsy and Beyond 

derrick sutton 

Getting noticed on Etsy amongst 

400,000 competitors is tough, but 

with this accessible guide, it can be 

done. You will learn how to boost 

your Etsy shop sales, attract more 

potential customers, and stand out 

in your field. 


200 colour illustrations • St Martins Griffin 

GR262 • £15.99 

The Handmade 

Marketplace 

How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, 

Globally, and Online 

kari chapin 

Explains the guidelines that craft 

fairs impose on exhibitors, the yearly 

calendar of shows, and how to 

start a new craft fair. For the crafter 

interested in online sales, there are 

tips and technical explanations of 

how Web marketplaces are run 


colour throughout • Storey Publishing 

S4776 • £11.99 

33 


34 General Crafts & Children’s Crafts 

Practical Art 

35 

NEW 

AVAILABLE 

MAY 13 

Art Handbooks 

Previously published as the hugely successful Leisure Arts series, 

these Art Handbooks are being reissued in a handy format with 

beautiful new covers and the same high quality content. 

NEW 

• Packed with colour photographs 

• Good basic introductions to each medium 

NEW 

Natural Soap Making 

elizabeth letcavage & melissa 

harden 

How to make cold-process soap 

(soap from scratch) using only 

natural fragrances, colorants, and 

texture additives. Includes 12 

special soap recipes. 


colour throughout • Stackpole 

SK725 • £13.99 

NEW 

My First Crochet Book 

35 Fun and Easy Crochet Projects 

for Children Aged 7 Years + 

Learn how to use a crochet hook 

to make different stitches and 

patterns, and you’ll soon be making 

all sorts of pretty things. Projects 

range from cosy scarves and 

beanie hats to pretty brooches and 

cushion covers. 



CB570 • £9.99 

40 Great Stained Glass 

Projects 

michael johnston 

How to make angels, 

candleholders, suncatchers, 

mirrors, picture frames, garden 

ornaments and more beautiful 

stained glass projects from easy to 

more complex. 



SK905 • £16.99 

NEW 

Furniture for 5 & 10-Inch 

Dolls 

Made Using 7-Count Plastic 

Canvas 

wanda kenney 

Now your little girl can fill hours of 

playtime with these wonderful doll 

accessories, including a rocking 

chair, car seat, cradle and stroller 


colour throughout • Annie’s 

DG668 • £6.99 

NEW 

Decorative Stained 

Glass Designs 

38 Patterns for Beautiful Windows 

and Doors 

louise mehaffey 

38 patterns for beautiful botanical 

and traditional designs for the 

home. Full-colour photos show the 

finished panels. 



ST449 • £13.99 

Made by Dad 

67 Blueprints for Making Cool Stuff 

Scott Bedford 

Combining the rough-edged, 

handmade ethos of a Boy Scout 

manual with a sly sense of humour 

that kids love, here’s a collection of 

clever and unique projects that will 

turn Dad into a scientist/engineer/ 

builder here that kids will adore. 


colour throughout • Workman Publishing 

WM478 • £12.99 

NEW 

101+ Things to do with 

Glitter 

momtaz begum-hossain 

Over 101 projects for all ages 

covering a range of crafts. The 

projects range from T-shirts, 

shoes and tote bags to bath salts, 

chocolate truffles and iced biscuits 

- all, of course, using the right glitter 

for the job. 



Vivays Publishing • AC238 • £14.95 

I Can Series 

• Great for young people 

• Complete Guides 

• Simple Step-by-Step instructions 

Each book: Paperback • 32 pages 

278 x 218mm • colour throughout 

Annies • £5.99 

I Can Knit 

edie eckman • DG409 

I Can Quilt 

carolyn vagts • DG607 

I Can Crochet 

D6412 

I Can Sew 

lynn weglarz • DG907 

I Can Bead 

DG620 

NEW 



‘As a general introduction for someone putting a toe 

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newcomer to the medium, they’re a good way of easing 

yourself in. More perhaps than any other series, they 

absolutely stand or fall on how well the authors have 

understood the basic brief and, as Search Press usually 

contrive, they do it well.’ Artbookreview.net 

Painting with Watercolours 

William newton • P8841 • £4.99 

Painting with Oils 

noel gregory • P8858 • £4.99 

Painting with Pastels 

peter coombs • P8865 • £4.99 

Painting with Acrylics 

wendy jelbert • P8872 • £4.99 

Flowers in Watercolour 

wendy tait • P8889 • £4.99 

Perspective 

ray campbell smith • P8896 • £4.99 

Basic Drawing Techniques 

Richard Box • P8902 • £4.99 

Water in Watercolour 

Joe Francis Dowden • P8919 • £4.99 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 



36 Practical Art 

Practical Art 

37 

30 Minute Artist 

A new series for busy artists, whatever their skill levels, in a comfortable, 

compact format. Step-by-step demonstrations and advice from high profile 

experts who explore all the techniques, showing how to create successful 

paintings in half an hour. 

Each book: Paperback • 96 pages • 215 x 155mm • 250 colour photographs • Search Press 

30 Minute Artist: 

Painting Flowers in Watercolour 

Fiona peart 

Do you want to paint quick, loose watercolours? This practical 

guide for beginners will show you how. Expert watercolourist, 

Fiona Peart, shares her tips and techniques for producing 

quick and effective paintings of beautiful flowers in half an hour. 

P8261 • £6.99 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

Painting with Mixed 

Media 

paula Guhin & geri Greenman 

How to use acrylic, watercolour, 

oils, ink, tempera, and pastels in 

combo with glazes, gesso, wax, 

and other materials. For beginners 

to mixed-media painting as well 

as those seeking to expand their 

knowledge and skills with new 

ideas, techniques, or combination. 


315 colour illustrations • Stackpole Books 

SK604 • £14.99 

30 Minute Artist: 

Painting Water in Watercolour 

terry harrison 

All landscape artists need to know how to paint water, and 

Terry Harrison excels in demystifying the process. Here he 

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These fantastic books contain practical answers and advice 

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Art Answers: Portrait Painting 

tricia Reichert • P9725 • £10.99 

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George james • P8315 • £10.99 

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jennifer king • P8810 • £10.99 

Art Answers: Drawing & Sketching 

vera curnow • P8827 • £10.99 

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P6977 • £14.99 

Drawing & Painting 

Wild Animals 

Vic Bearcroft 

Vic Bearcroft shares his love 

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Complete Guide to 

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Gottfried Bammes 

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P7967 • £14.99 

“The title might sound pretty forthright but 

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Glyn Macey’s irrepressible energy and 

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gottfried bammes 

This fantastic book is all you need if you want to 

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Practical Art 

39 

How to Paint 

This great series has been created for all amateur and 

professional artists with an excellent selection of subjects 

and ideas for successful paintings. 

• Expert guidance from leading artists 

• Detailed step-by-step demonstrations 

• Each book is packed with advice, techniques and 

inspirational paintings 



How to Paint: 

Flowers in Acrylics 

tim fisher 

P5826 • £8.99 

How to Paint: 

Watercolour Landscapes 

gwen scott 

P5482 • £8.99 

How to Paint: Colour & 

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Jean Haines 

P4881 • £8.99 

How to Paint: 

Water Colour Washes 

FIONA PEART 

P3662 • £8.99 

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Landscapes in Oils 

david crane 

P4203 • £8.99 

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carol hodgson 

P3655 • £8.99 

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A-Z of Botanical 

Flowers 


Michael Lakin 

Known for his wonderful 

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In this book he illustrates what materials to use, and how to 

paint twenty six botanically accurate flowers. Sketching is 

an important part of the process and artists are shown how 

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stages. A whole alphabet of flowers is accompanied by 

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descriptions of the colours and techniques used. Beginners 

will find this book suitable for their skill levels, and those 

artists with more experience will find much to inspire them. 



Painting Watercolour Trees 

The Easy Way 

Terry Harrison 

Following on from his successful book Watercolour Trees, 

Terry presents a new edition of this award-winning title, 

and includes a great selection of clear, detailed step-bystep 

demonstrations along with extra tips to show how to 

paint beautiful trees quickly and easily. He teaches how 

to paint an impression of trees, rather than showing how 

to reproduce each leaf, and illustrates the importance of 

understanding shapes, perspective, light and shade. This is 

a book for all landscape artists whatever their skill levels. 



David Bellamy’s 

Skies, Light & 

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Watercolour 

In this second book in a 

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David Bellamy’s extensive 

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280 x 216mm 



Exotic Botanical 

Illustration 

with the Eden Project 

Rosie MarTIN & meRIEL tHURSTAN 

A practical and beautiful guide to 

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170 colour photographs • Batsford 

BA313 • £19.99 

Watercolour 

Flower Portraits 

billy showell 

Learn how to paint exquisite flower 

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P0666 • £17.99 

Brush with Watercolour 

Painting Landscapes the Easy Way 


‘I particularly like the notes that 

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tips for creating the big brush skies 

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recommend you to buy this book 

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paints and brushes...’ Leisure Painter 



S970X • £12.99 

Painting Watercolour 

Landscapes The Easy 

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Brush with Watercolour 2 


This long awaited follow-up to 

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P4645 • £12.99 

Brush with Acrylics 

Painting the Easy Way 


This is a refreshingly simple 

guide packed with easy-to-follow 

demonstrations illustrating how to 

create stunning paintings using the 

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with tips on how to capture 

atmosphere, texture and detail. 



P0089 • £12.99 

Painting Acrylic 

Landscapes 

The Easy Way 

Brush with Acrylics 2 


Terry Harrison shows how to paint 

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P4669 • £12.99 

Terry’s Top Tips for 

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P3358 • £9.99 

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Bridging the gap between painting by numbers and conventional art books. Each contains full-size 

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Flowers and Trees 

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denis John-Naylor, 

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Whatever their skill level, artists 

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Drawing Masterclass 

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Drawing Masterclass: Animals 

lucy swinburne 

Whether you want to draw a beloved pet cat or a magnificent wolf, 

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P7721 • £12.99 

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Carole Massey 

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The Art of Drawing 

Excellent teaching and reference manuals for 

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Over 100 illustrations • Search Press 

The Art of Drawing: 

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Giovanni civardi 

A unique introduction to the art of 

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Handbook of 

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11 Wet the dark area 

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Terry Harrison, Geoff Kersey & Arnold lowrey 

Three renowned artists show how to paint beautiful and convincing 

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Wendy jelbert, michael lakin, fiona peart & 

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margaret evans, paul hardy & 

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This is a practical and 

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shirley trevena 

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Claire Harrigan & Robin capon 

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Copic Coloring Guide 3: 

People 

colleen schaan & marianne 

walker 

The Copic Coloring Guide Level 3: 

People is the must-have reference 

manual for coloring every aspect of 

popular stamped images. Detailed 

step-by-step tutorials will walk 

readers through coloring faces and 

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clothing to add unique personality 

and life to these images. 



DG807 • £10.99 

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Iris Folding for Life’s 

Special Moments 

sharon reinhart 

Using unique materials ranging 

from fabric, tissue paper, cardstock, 

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designs are sure to inspire card 

crafters of all skill levels. Explore 

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and frames to truly personalize your 

greeting cards for the occasion. 



DG835 • £6.99 

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Score, Fold, 

Create! 

The Ultimate Guide 

to Paper Crafting with 

Scor-Pal® 

diana crick 

Feast your eyes on 

stunning paper crafts and 

stimulate your crafting 

senses with the unique and 

inspiring designs found in 

Score, Fold, Create! 

This collection of scored and folded pieces will help 

crafters learn how to use the Scor-Pal scoring boards 

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family for years to come! 


Annie’s • DG104 • £10.99 

Exquisite 

Embellishments 

for Paper Crafts 

Creative Ideas to 

Dress up Greetings 

Cards, Gift Packages 

& More 

Keri lee sereika 

The detailed, step-bystep 

instructions and 

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Annie’s Attic • DG930 • £9.99 

Playing with Paper 

Illuminating, Engineering, and 

Reimagining Paper Art 

NEW 

helen hiebert 

A delightful and exciting collection 

of techniques and projects, ranging 

from pop-ups, model-making and 

paper cutting to book arts, quilling, 

origami, folding and pleating. 



QU140 • £16.99 

130 New Iris Folded 

Cards to Make 

maruscha gaasenbeek 

Maruscha Gaasenbeek shares with 

you her love of iris folding, providing 

templates and clear instructions for 

130 beautiful greetings cards based 

on iris-folded designs. 



P6106 • £8.99 

Start Origami 

All the techniques and tips you 

need to get you started 

mark bolitho 

This book demonstrates the 

enormous number of ways to 

use paper folding in order to get 

beginners started on these beautiful 

projects, keep them interested and 

set their creativity alight. 



P7387 • £6.99 

CardMaker’s Hand- 

Lettering Workbook 

nancy burke & Marian 

Rodenhizer 

The authors provide an assortment 

of lettering samples for individuals 

to practice and use in their greeting 

cards, tags and invitations. A 

helpful tutorial is provided with each 

alphabet making it easy for crafters 

of all skill levels to achieve beautiful 

lettering results. 


100 colour photographs • Annie’s Attic 

DG787 • £5.99 

NEW 

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Handcrafted Treasures to Create 

& Share 

stacey caron 

A showcase of stunningly detailed 

projects to create and share with 

those nearest and dearest to you. 

Creating handmade gifts is the 

ultimate expression of love and 

it’s easy to see that each of these 

eye-catching pieces is crafted from 

the heart. 



DG712 • £9.99 

Origami 

All You Need to Know 

ashley wood 

Easy-to-follow diagrams and 

step-by-step instructions describe 

how to create beautiful models 

with fantastic traditional papers and 

stunning modern prints. Be inspired 

by a gorgeous gallery of origami from 

around the world—and fold your own 

creations and designs. Previously 

published as The Origami Bible. 



P8131 • £9.99 


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