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In eternal moment, Kazuhiro Sugimoto artfully preserves the transient charm of Earth's most captivating flora. With his skilled hands, he immortalises their essence, vibrant colours, and fragile blossoms in all their glory, ensuring their ethereal beauty lives on. Text in English and Japanese.

First Published in 1982, Japanese Ikat Weaving offers a professional approach to the subject, presented with great clarity and precision. The authors give an account of the history of Kasuri and describes the regional technical differences of its use in Japan.

Sherlock Holmes contains engaging and stimulating mental and practical activities, for hours of leisurely entertainment retracing the events of your favorite novel and its beloved characters. The activities include fun knowledge and aptitude tests, calligraphy exercises, drawings to complete, multiple-choice riddles, party games, puzzles, and much more. As a bonus, there are specific insights into the themes, setting, and characters, as well as relevant cooking recipes that tie in with the plot.

Pride and Prejudice contains engaging and stimulating mental and practical activities, for hours of leisurely entertainment retracing the events of your favorite novel and its beloved characters. The activities include fun knowledge and aptitude tests, calligraphy exercises, drawings to complete, multiple-choice riddles, party games, puzzles, and much more. As a bonus, there are specific insights into the themes, setting, and characters, as well as relevant cooking recipes that tie in with the plot.

Have you ever dreamed of writing the perfect romance novel that will make hearts race and sparks fly? Look no further than M.E.S Hammerberg's How to Write a Romance Novel. With 21 original short stories as examples, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to master the art of romance writing. Hammerberg, an accomplished romance author herself, shares insider tips and techniques for crafting unforgettable characters, steamy plotlines, and swoon-worthy endings. From developing your protagonist's backstory to creating realistic dialogue and conflict, this book covers it all. But what sets How to Write a Romance Novel apart is the inclusion of 21 original short stories written by Hammerberg herself. Each story showcases the techniques and concepts discussed in the book, providing real-world examples that will inspire and motivate readers to take their own writing to the next level. Whether you're an aspiring romance novelist or a seasoned pro, How to Write a Romance Novel is the ultimate guide to crafting stories that will capture readers' hearts. So why wait? Start your journey to becoming a successful romance author today, and let M.E.S Hammerberg's expert guidance and inspiring short stories be your guide!

Discover a diverse collection of 366 crochet motifs, from beginner-friendly techniques to intricate designs that will inspire advanced crocheters. With motifs ranging from triangles, squares, hexagons, and octagons to circles, flowers, three-dimensional shapes, and lacy patterns, there's something here for every stvle and skill level. Each motif is accompanied by helpful tips, insights, and easy-to-follow charts, making it simple to create a new design every day. Plus, our basics section offers finishing techniques, and the book includes eight projects to showcase your favorite motifs in beautiful, practical ways. Whether you're new to crochet or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the essential collection every crochet lover will want on their shelf.

Couples and Animal Friends includes 14 patterns of doll couples and an animal friend accompany them. The book has different themes -- Home with Cat, Dog and Mouse; Farm with Chicken, Donkey and Sheep, Forest with Panda, Red Panda, and Koala, Desert with Kangaroo, Rhino and Hippo, and special animals with Penguin and Platypus. There are patterns for beginners they can crochet easily as well as advanced techniques that they can learn and improve their skills those advanced crocheters will like them. There are step by step pictures following the patterns that makes to follow the pattern easily.

Roses, tulips, marguerites, hydrangeas, pansies, poppies, cosmos, camellias and other popular flowers... This book includes beautiful seasonal corsages in crochet. We have collected beautiful seasonal corsages so that you can enjoy them in all seasons. You can turn them into a bouquet or a wreath. You will find the basics of crochet and clear explanation of the patterns to go through them easily.

Imagine a beautiful country house with animals, plants and flowers intertwined with nature. A house where delicious cookies are baked in the kitchen, beautiful flowers bloom in the garden, you can do all your favourite hobbies and stitch your cross-stitch project on the veranda. Here is world that Tania Santarelli presents in her second book for you. She designed cross-stitch patterns that will add joy to your life: farm life, garden, flowers, people, kitchen, animals, handicrafts, sewing, embroidery, patchwork, hobbies... The cross-stitch projects within this book are designed to adorn the house once stitched or to help celebrate those special moments in life. The essence of this book is to keep it simple, fun, and easy to stitch. With that in mind most of the designs are sewn using only whole cross stitch, and back stitch is kept to a minimum. A stunning collection of patterns for both new and experienced stitchers alike.

A kaleidoscope that shows you an infinitely beautiful world. In this book, we have collected beautiful motifs of colorful and geometric patterns that appear when you look through a kaleidoscope. There are three types of shapes: 15 cm square, 15 cm inner diameter hexagon and octagon. You can enjoy combining your favourite patterns in this book to have various items such as bags, pouches, cushions and cushions. You will find the basics of crochet and clear explanation of the patterns to go through them easily.

Let your embroidery skills blossom with these 15 fun, floral designs featuring Rebekah's love for bright, blooming color palettes. Learn about all of the basic techniques and supplies you'll need for hand embroidery, then dive into the delightful designs featured within the book. All pieces are stitched with DMC threads, and include the color numbers for your convenience. From wildflower bouquets to birds and butterflies, these original embroidery patterns are perfect for stitchers at any level, and are sure to brighten up your space.

Step into the studio with much-loved textile artist and author Abigail Mill. This gorgeous book guides you step by step through 6 inspiring projects that reflect her ethereal style. 'Whether you are a first-time sewer hoping to develop your experience or a skillful sewer looking for a new challenge, this book will nurture your talent and take you on a colorful journey inspiring you to create wonderful pieces of your own.' - Sewing World This sumptuous book features 6 beautiful step-by-step projects, with full-size templates included, as well as galleries of Abigail's unique, contemporary artworks, on themes including teatime treats, animals and the seaside. From fraying and layering to free machine embroidery and embellishment, this gorgeous book teaches you how to recreate Abigail's whimsical style, and will inspire you to create wonderful pieces of your own with confidence and flair (and use up some of those stash and treasured fabrics, too!). The book touches on Abigail's inspirations and influences and looks in detail at the elements that bring her work to life: color, texture, pattern and free-machine embroidery techniques. This is a paperback edition of the best-selling original.

Knit 21 timeless Nordic-style sweaters, rompers, dresses and tees with these gorgeous patterns for children aged 0-6 years. Create a wardrobe of classic Nordic-inspired knitwear that is a joy to make and crafted to last. This enchanting book is a treasure trove of stylish, comfortable designs, offering 16 knitting patterns that can be worked into 21 gorgeous garments suitable for children aged 0-6. Ideal for confident beginners through to experienced knitters, these patterns are designed to be customized, cherished and passed on with love as your children grow. Choose from a wide range of inspiring and exciting techniques, including: bold, graphic laceworkdelicate summer knitwear as well as chunkier winter designstextured knitting, including smocked, ribbed and quilted-effect designsbeadwork accents.The book also contains fundamental techniques and yarn substitution advice, as well as a sumptuous 'Look Book', which showcases each design in detail. Each pattern is clear and achievable, with charts included where necessary, as well as plenty of beautiful photography to highlight the detail of each stunning slow-fashion garment. Trine Påskesen, the author and founder of Knit By TrineP, is a popular modern designer with a large online following. She strives to use her platform to raise the profile of other creatives: Classic Nordic Knits for Kids celebrates the work of various Danish designers and brands, each committed to quality, sustainability, and the beauty of handmade products.

"The Untamed Thread takes you inside Fleur Woods' contemporary fibre art studio in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, where her practice is as untamed as the natural landscape that inspires her -- free of rules, guided by intuition and joy in the process. Embracing stitch's slow, contemplative nature, connect with your creative spirit through her tips, hints and techniques to reimagine embroidery as a contemporary tool for mark-making.Taking you on a journey through colour, texture, flora, textiles and stitch, alongside the magical moments, happy accidents, perfect coincidences and ridiculous randomness of the artistic process, this is a book for anyone wanting to connect with their inner creative self"--Provided by publisher.

This practical handbook teaches you all the methods needed to make your own lampshades in a wide range of styles.

Come on a colouring adventure into the mysterious and magical world of Dark Fairies.

The Definitive Guide to Creating a Smart, Stylish, Sophisticated And Adult Look for Petite Ladies This book will educate you on how to save you from the land of fugly! We set out on a mission years ago to find out why petite ladies settle for any old thing to throw on and walk out the door, and what we found has astonished us. It all started with them not being able to find shoes to fit in and just snowballed from there.Then they couldn't find any clothes to fit their unique petite body frames, so gave up there resorting to clothes and shoes from the kid's sectionWait it gets worse!When we dug around deeper and we found, on the outskirts of this were a group of ladies EVEN more in the dark!When they did eventually try to "dress up" for a formal occasion, they didn't have a clue where to begin and this deep anxiety resulted in them giving up there too!What began as a FASHION problem slowly morphed itself into a SOCIAL ISOLATION problem. And We're Not Blowing Smoke Either Fashion Stylists and Psychologists Worldwide who have come to the same conclusion: "Some people don't stray far from the basics and if they don't have any kind of demanding trend-led job, they just wear old-fashioned corporate textures. They don't have any visual influences. The life they've created (usually on purpose) is not demanding a change from them" KATE NIGHTINGALE, STYLE PSYCHOLOGY "You get people who felt good at 18-24, and they discovered a look they enjoyed so they stick to that look and never move. 'They never move and they take it with them through their entire life which is why you can often tell a person's age by the way they dress" LISA SHOWMAN, STYLE BUG Now we know what you are thinking "But I can't just change my entire image in a snap of my fingers" That is FEAR talking...You can do anything you want! "Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn" BENJAMIN FRANKLIN But we get it Changing Your Entire Personal Style is definitely not easy!The good news however is, Changing Your Personal Style can be taught.Style is not magic (as much as those artsy-fartsy fashion designers have tried to convince you it is) and it's not about high-class expensive brands either.Personal Style is simply about colours, textures, patterns, shapes and following a few Do's and Don'ts to help REVEAL your TRUE SELF without the need for verbal expression. PETITE FASHION - THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

Stitch your way through the halls of Hogwarts with 25 unique cross-stitch patterns that bring the creatures, characters, and magical moments from the films to life, from the house crests to a Professor McGonagall-inspired bookmark. Learn how to cross-stich on clothes and 3-D décor and bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films. STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor—so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world. PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow templates that lead to big results, these patterns will be a treat for beginners and expert crafters alike. AN EXPANSIVE COLLECTION: With twenty-five stunning cross-stitch templates, this book is brimming with beautiful options all in one place. OFFICIALLY LICENSED: For fans looking for the most accurate patterns, this book is a must-have addition to any crafty collection. APPARATE YOURSELF BEHIND THE SCENES: This book is brimming with fascinating facts that provide a rare glimpse into the making of the films. A TRUE CELEBRATION OF HOGWARTS: Begin your own magical journal through the school, stitching up some must-have wizarding supplies and following along with patterns that capture important locations, from the castle’s iconic exterior to the door to the Chamber of Secrets.

Beautiful Mandala Coloring Book for Grown-ups

Explore Normandy's iconic landscapes and picture-perfect towns through the breathtaking floral arrangements crafted by renowned floral designer Cedric Deshayes. Text in English and French.

Stunning flower arrangements that highlight and support the history and charm of the Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its surroundings. Text in English and French.

Creative Woodturning Projects presents 16 inspiring woodturning projects incorporating innovative techniques and created by one of the UK's leading turners.

With over 8 million copies of his popular learn-to-draw books sold worldwide, Christopher Hart is everyone's favorite art instruction author. In How to Be Super Creative, he leads the reader on a journey through the inner workings of the imagination, and reveals how to find an almost limitless number of ideas, concepts, and visual images. Aspiring artists will no longer have to wait for inspiration to strike. Among the vital, creative techniques in the book, you will learn to: Identify your artistic strengths--even if you're a beginnerTurn your imagination into an idea engine Think and see like an artist Bypass common tropes about creative blocks Go deeper to be more creativeCommunicate emotions and feelings so others will get itGuide the viewer's eye where you want it to go This is a joyful treasure hunt into a professional artist's imagination. Following along is fun and funny, but the information is highly practical for those seeking to coax creativity from their pencils, brushes, and keyboards. It's the perfect gift for the artist or budding artist in your life.

Showcasing regalia for the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Covering the remarkable history of the Royal School of Needlework from inception to the present day.

A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. The twenty projects are suitable for a range of skill levels and include 12 large quilts and 8 smaller items, which can be customised to suit your own décor. Each of the four chapters features lifestyle photography showing the quilts in beautifully styled settings.

Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge with this beautiful colouring book, featuring illustrations from the classic picture books.