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Spend some time with a high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant and a chivalrous tiger... in an updated edition of this crochet classic, with over 250,000 copies sold. These crochet animals are made using simple techniques and a supersoft yarn in natural colours and will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

A heart-centred lifestyle guide to following your soul's purpose and living authentically from a practising eclectic witch and life coach.

Learn how to create professional-looking art and illustration in Procreate. In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to create unique art, make seamless patterns, and master all the elements of the software: from layers to gradients, how to use brushes, how to tile patterns and everything you need to know to take your art to new digital highs.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Phil Benfield's years of Morgan Plus 8 experience, learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Crochet blankets, pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using easy intarsia and appliqué, you can mix and match colors to create single animal blankets, or mix them up for multi-animal designs. This comprehensive, beginner friendly guide features advice on all the techniques and step-by-step instructions.

The Norwegian fabric designer brings her Tilda brand and her talents to soft toys, gifts, and home accessories for children in this must-have collection. Tilda's new book will show you how to make a wide range of beautiful soft toys and gifts for kids, plus amazing accessories for their bedrooms. Discover simple sewing patterns for adorably plump dolls with a range of outfits and accessories, cute jungle creatures like monkeys, and sea-themed creationspirates, whales and fishall reproduced at full-size to trace from the page. Exquisitely presented in her trademark style, this book will delight Tilda fans everywhere with its achievable patterns and charming styled photography.Contents:Me and My Doll Dolls Clothing & Accessories * Doll's Doll * Handbag House * Patchwork Quilt * Heart Cushions * Sewing Kit HouseLife on the Ocean Waves Sweet Whales * Sardines * Pirate Doll * Sail and FlagsJungle Adventure Monkeys * Parrots * Patchwork Snake * Fruit Purses * Striped Quilt * Monkey PillowThe pattern downloads issue flagged in reviews has been resolved. For customers who continue to have issues. please visit the publishers website to access the patterns:www.davidandcharles.com.

"e;Down instructs crafters how to create tiny and whimsical fairylike animals . . . can add a welcome dollop of playfulness to any crafter's library."e; -Publishers WeeklyAn exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small amounts of fabric, so are great for using up scraps. With step-by step instructions and full guidance on the embroidery stitches and full-size pattern pieces to trace from the page, this super-accessible book will help you make future heirlooms that will stay in the family for generations."e;A great resource for making unique dolls to be treasured for years to come."e; -A Comfy Chair

Make adorable crochet dolls with over fifty unique patterns for clothes and accessories.With a range of clothing and accessory patterns, dress up your doll for home and abroad, from basic underwear and shoes to dresses, dungarees, sweaters, coats, and hats. As well as wardrobe essentials, you can create accessories to match each outfit, including a teddy for bedtime, a bucket for the beach, cakes for the kitchen, and even a penguin for the North Pole! There's a range of dressing-up costumes, with an adorable bear suit and a fun superhero mask and cape. The cute mini suitcase pattern is the perfect for storing all of your dolls belongings and it doubles up as a bed too!Be aware that crochet terms in the United States are different from those in the U.K. This can be confusing as the same terms are used to refer to different stitches under each system. All crochet patterns in this book are written in U.K. and European terms. U.S. crocheters must take care that they work the correct stitches. One way to tell which system is being used in other patterns is that the American system starts with a single crochet, which the U.K. system doesn't have; so patterns with "e;sc"e; in them can be identified as American patterns.

Learn how to paint a perfect portrait in watercolors - with 15 step-by-step tutorials and templates for iconic faces. Michelle Obama, James Dean, Leonardo DiCaprio, Albert Einstein, Audrey Hepburn and many more can be put on paper in a loose and playful style with this book.

Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet. This collection features 14 crochet patterns for clothes and accessories to liven up anyone's wardrobe.

This inspirational grimoire invites you to the shimmering crossroad of the imagination where art and magick meet. Discover the basics of art magick, how to enrich your life with art magick, how to cast potent spells for yourself, loved ones and community, and enjoy the energizing thrill of a creative magickal practice.

Watercolor is a wonderful medium for figure and fashion as it creates loose, impressionistic results that capture the essence of a look without getting too bogged down in details. In this complete course, leading fashion illustrator Francesco Lo Iacono teaches you how to master all the elements of creating delicate, beautiful fashion illustrations.

Magical Metal Clay is a captivating book by the renowned author Sue Heaser. Published recently in 2021, this book falls under a unique genre that combines art, craft, and magic in a fascinating way. The book takes you on a journey into the world of metal clay, revealing its magical properties and applications. Sue Heaser, with her exceptional writing style, makes this journey an enchanting experience for readers. The book is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for both beginners and experienced artists. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring the magical world of metal clay. The book is published by David & Charles, a publisher known for their commitment to quality and excellence. So, if you are ready to delve into the magic of metal clay, grab your copy of Magical Metal Clay today.

An indispensable guide for anyone interested in improving and developing their fantasy art figures. Start with the basics of human anatomical drawing and musculature, and then learn ways to distort, develop, and transform the human figure, giving it features that range from monstrous or magical to super-agile or larger than life.

Sewing is good for the soul and this collection of loungewear sewing projects is designed to soothe the soul and lift the spirits. Features full-size, graded patterns for 10 relaxed garments including pyjama pants, a linen T shirt, summer dress and palazzo pants. The silhouette of the clothes is relaxed loungewear for work and at home.

Discover a world of creative and colourful jewellery making from the comfort of home. In this comprehensive guide to modern polymer clay techniques, artist and designer Heidi Helyard reveals the simple techniques that can be used to create 20 contemporary jewellery pieces with minimal tools and equipment. Just make, bake and wear!

The renowned jewelry crafter teaches readers how to make beautiful creations using the traditional Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is the centuries-old Japanese artform of creating elegant braids using intricate and beautiful patterns and designs. These braids are then fashioned into all kinds of objects, such as bracelets, necklaces and more. This illustrated guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you create your own Kumihimo jewelry projects at home. Written by expert jewelry crafter Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, and braiding with beads. Readers will learn to use different cords and wire, as well as finishing techniques. This volume also features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewelry and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use right away.

The quilter and author of 21 Terrific Patchwork Bags is back with stunning new quilted bag designs in this illustrated step-by-step project guide. Acclaimed quilt designer Susan Briscoe presents another twenty-one patchwork bag projects based on thirteen original designs. From exquisite evening bags to portfolios, saddle bags, backpacks, and more, each project is presented with step-by-step instructions, photographs, and piecing diagrams, allowing you to create your own unique and stylish accessories. Each bag is shown with variations in colorways and other possible adaptions to help you make it truly your own. A separate section covers patchwork techniques including cutting fabric strips, machine piecing patchwork and how to create patchwork blocks such as Seminole, triangle squares, flying geese, log cabin, as well as foundation piecing and crazy patchwork. Applique and quilting techniques are also covered, along with bag making techniques such as making straps, attaching bindings, inserting a zippers and linings, and adding pockets. You'll also find a library of decorative stitches for embellish your bags, advice on fabric color themes, and a library of patchwork blocks.

Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of 100 exquisite designs. Talented designer, Steffi Glaves, shows how to create intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are also 10 projects showing how to use the motifs for jewellery.

A stunning collection of folk art inspired embroidery patterns and projects by designer, Nancy Nicholson. Includes over 30 modern folk embroidery designs and projects for home decor items.

Bring kids' decor to life with this collection of sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. Crochet an elephant, a giraffe, a cat, a monkey, a crab, a dinosaur and a panda, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory - from book tidies to placemats, blanket buddies to toy bags - to continue the crochet animal theme.

Corner to corner crochet - also known as C2C crochet - is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches you can create stunning, contemporary designs for home decor items and accessories.

The first book on the Alvis marque to list every individual chassis number and model. It also looks at notable owners and drivers, and is illustrated with original period photographs. A lengthy epic - but oh my, what a cast!

50 Fat Quarter Toys is a captivating book published on the 5th of November, 2019 by the renowned publisher, David & Charles. This book, which doesn't specify an author, takes you on an imaginative journey into the world of toy-making. It's a unique genre that combines creativity, fun, and practicality. The book is written in English and provides detailed instructions on how to create 50 different toys using fat quarters, which are small pieces of fabric. From cute teddy bears to intricate dolls, this book has something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a beginner, you'll find this book to be an invaluable resource. David & Charles have a reputation for publishing high-quality books, and 50 Fat Quarter Toys is no exception. It's a must-have for anyone interested in sewing or toy-making. So why wait? Embark on a creative adventure with 50 Fat Quarter Toys today!

Explores the design development and production of the Lotus Europa, Lotus's first mid-engined road car. It covers the Renault-powered Series 1 and 2 cars, the Lotus Twin Cam-engined versions, and the Type 47 racing models.

Join Tracey on her humorous and bittersweet journey from trainee to fully-qualified veterinary nurse. Filled with love, fluff, laughter and the occasional tear, Tracey's story is a fascinating insight into the hard work and dedication that goes into looking after animals, in sickness and in health.

The definitive history of the big air-cooled Kawasakis, from little known machines hardly seen outside Japan to the early Zs that took on the world. The book covers all major markets and uses stunning contemporary photography gathered from all over the globe to help owners establish authenticity or simply take a trip down memory lane.

This book is designed to stop you wishing you had a Datsun Z sports car and give you the confidence to go out and buy one. It will tell you their strong points, their not so strong points, what to look for, where to look, and what type of Z you should go for.

The definitive history of the second generation Mazda MX-5, which was also known as the Miata or the Roadster. The book focuses on the NB-series - covering all major markets of the world, and using stunning contemporary photography.

Here is a fact and picture-packed book dedicated solely to the Giulia GT in all its forms including the fabulous lightweight GTA racer. A reissue of a popular Veloce classic - now reprinted in paperback.