Craft Focus - Feb/Mar (Issue 65)

craft focus 93 QUILLING QUILLING ART By Sena Runa Price £14.99 ISBN: 9781784943677 GMC Distribution Unleash your creativity and follow the illustrated steps in this fabulous book to make 20 beautiful quilled designs. Sena Runa uses bright pops of colour and graduating shades to create exciting effects and guaranteed impact.The projects look striking framed or make wonderful greetings cards.They can also be hung by ribbons and used as decorations around the home. Once you’ve mastered the techniques, you can use them to create your own unique designs.The possibilities are endless with this relaxing and absorbing craft. We say: “While the craft of quilling has been around for years, this book brings it right up to date with fun contemporary designs for any special occasion.We can’t wait to get started!” KNITTING MILLINERY: THE ART OF HAT MAKING By Sarah Lomax & Rachel Skinner Price £16.99 ISBN: 9781784943547 GMC Distribution Sarah Lomax and Rachel Skinner provide fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for 12 stunning hats and headpieces, which are suitable for a wide variety of occasions and require minimal tools and materials. The eye-catching designs include a felt trilby, a chic pillbox, a leather cap, a feathered headband, a sparking cocktail hat and a bridal headdress. Novices will find all the advice they need on the tools, materials and techniques required to make the hats. Full of inspirational as well as instructional photography, this beautifully designed book shows you how to achieve high-end couture results at home. We say: “This book expertly combines beginner and more advanced projects to appeal to all abilities.The step-by-step instructions are illustrated beautifully to give every crafter the confidence to create a stunning hat or fascinator.” ADD ONE STITCH KNITTING By Alina Schneider Price £12.99 ISBN: 9781782215707 Search Press In this book, take your first steps into the peaceful and fascinating world of knitting. Starting with just the two basic knitting stitches – knit and purl – build your repertoire up to the 15 essential stitches you need by combining these two building blocks to create more complex stitches such as moss, waddle, rib, seed and more. Each stitch technique is clearly explained and broken down into steps, as well as accompanied by photos and a handy swatch to show you what the finished piece should look like. Finally, with every new stitch, you are given the opportunity to practise your new-sound knitting knowledge with a simple, beautiful modern project to knit at your leisure. We say: “One for beginners, this fantastic guide gives every novice knitter the tools he or she needs to get started.The contemporary knitting projects are a delight, as are the beautifully shot step-by- step photographs.” OUT NOW OUT NOW MILLINERY book reviews OUT NOW