Popular designer Claire Crompton shows off her range of creative styling with a collection of cards for just about every occasion. From Chinese New Year to Hannukah, and from a welcome for a new baby to golden wedding celebrations, there is always an excuse to send a card. Claire Crompton's lively and versatile collection not only has something for all occasions, but offers a range of styles - classic, contemporary or whimsical - to suit every taste. Each chapter has a 'card selector' for easy reference and stitchers can choose from greetings cards or 'quick to stitch' gift cards, many of which can be personalized by using the additional alphabet and lettering charts in the book. Instructions are also included for making and finishing plain cards, aperture cards and gift tags, using beads, buttons and ribbons.

Cross Stitch Card Collection: 101 Original Designs

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crompton, Claire

Crafts & Hobbies

David&Charles

The essential handbook for knitters of all skill levels. Getting Started goes back to basics, with an overview of the yarns and equipment available today. It then takes you, step-by-step, through the basics of knitting, with knit and purl, casting on and binding (casting) off, and reading patterns. Creative Options expands upon the basics with further techniques, while Exploring Choices will provide even the experienced knitter with new ideas for interesting projects. The Stitch Library will become an indispensable reference to be constantly referred to. Finally, a wide selection of Patterns and Projects, linked back to the techniques throughout the book, provide plenty of opportunities to explore your developing skills and experiment with a variety of motifs to liven up any knitting.

The Knitter's Bible: The Complete Handbook for Creative Knitters

Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, budgies, guinea pigs, goldfish, rats and ferrets are just a few of the popular animals featured in this parade of pets in cross stitch. Over 40 popular breeds of dog and cat alone give the stitcher plenty of choice, whether they want a detailed portrait or a nose-to-tail likeness. Additional themed alphabets, fitting sentiments and cute motifs reflect the humorous side of being a cat or dog lover. Other pets are also represented, from the tiniest mice and goldfish to wide-eyed reptiles, mischievous ferrets and familiar farmyard friends. Advice is given on changing thread colour to match your subject, and many chart keys feature alternative colour combinations. Gift and keepsake ideas suggest how to display your prized pet's pictures

Picture Your Pet in Cross Stitch: Over 400 Animal Portraits and Motifs

*Basic instruction for beginners, with creative variations for knitters ready for the next step *An eclectic mix of project styles and creative variations For every knitter who's wanted to create the perfect bag, comes The Knitter's Bible: Knitted Bags, a collection of 25 stylish projects, from the basic beginner's bag and cute pouches, to practical tote bags, roomy back packs, and knit-chick handbags. Expert knitter Claire Crompton provides easy-to-follow instructions, variation ideas, and guidance on using modern yarns for maximum effect. Whether it's trying knitting techniques, such as cables or felting; adding a zipper or straps; or stitching on motifs and embellishments, readers will find everything they need to create the bag of their dreams.

The Knitter's Bible - Knitted Bags

Arts & Photography

Fashion

Bring a touch of magic to your stitching with this amazing collection of fantasy designs from some of the world's best cross stitch designersWith Magical Cross Stitch, you'll find over 25 truly magical projects destined to become favorite keepsakes. You'll also find: 
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<li>A multitude of projects, including full-sized pictures, cushions, greetings cards, sachets and bags, and quick-to-stitch gifts and accessories</li>
<li>Ten charmed chapters which bring a variety of fantasy themes to life, from Pegasus the winged horse to mystical Chinese dragons</li>
<li>An amazing array of gift ideas to suit friends and family members of all ages, many using shimmering threads and beads for a truly magical finish</li>
<li>Easy-to-follow color charts and complete step-by-step project instructions</li>
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Magical Cross Stitch: Over 25 Enchanting Fantasy Designs

Elliott, Joan

Sanderson, Joanne

Michael, Ursula

Teare, Lesley

Thornton, Carol

Christmas Cross Stitch

David & Charles, Ltd.

This work is a collection of over 30 stylish knitted accessories for all seasons, from gloves and scarfs, to hats and ponchos. Styles vary from silky skinny scarfs, funky brimmed hats and chic city sets to a pretty lace shawl and cute mittens. It takes into account the exciting choice of yarns available to the modern knitter, and focuses on using these to maximum effect. Variation ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and styles through detailed photography and colourful artworks. Easy-to-follow techniques ensure great results, whether giving a simple scarf a professional finish, or adding an eyecatching trim to an embellished hat.

The Knitters Bible Knitted Accessories

The Knitter's Bible: Afghans &amp; Pillows features an inspiring collection of knitted projects to brighten up the home, from luxury afghans and bedspreads to functional cushions and seating. The styles vary from basic beginner projects such as cushions and chunky throws to more advanced bedspreads and textured wall hangings. The author explores working with color, texture and embellishments to create projects that will complement and enhance the reader's current home décor. Easy-to-follow techniques ensure great results and alternative ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and color variations through detailed photography and color swatches.

The Knitter's Bible: Knitted Afghans & Pillows

Naughty But Nice Cross Stitch features a collection of 50 fun and sassy cross stitch sayings to remind you not to take life so seriously. Each themed chapter presents the ideal answer to the endless demands on a woman? s time - husbands, chores, children and work. Whatever the crisis, these witticisms are sure to put a smile on your face! A great selection of project ideas accompany the sayings, from hanging signs to framed pictures and cards so that you can share the fun with family and friends.

Naughty but Nice Cross Stitch: Over 50 Designs to Stitch it Like it is

Over 200 knitted stitches for creative knitters to discover, learn and use. Every stitch is shown as a clear swatch to show the effect and texture, and the pattern is given both written and as an easy-to-follow diagram. Conveniently grouped stitches allow for easy browsing and location of favorites. Includes projects that feature some of the stitches, and show how effective it is to incorporate new and different stitches into your work.

Stitch Library: Over 200 Stitches for Knitters of All Abilities (Knitter's Bible)

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