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Following on from her best-selling first book, You Can Crochet with Bella Coco, comes this practical guide to over 100 carefully curated stitch patterns, Bella Coco's Crochet Stitch Library. Starting with the key things you'll need to get crocheting, from advice on yarn and notions to essential techniques, Sarah-Jayne then takes you through a gorgeous collection of stitches from simple repeat patterns to incredible textured designs. The stitches are divided into four sections 'basic stitches', 'simple stitch combinations', 'textured stitches' and 'squares and shapes' so you can easily search for a stitch that suits your desired finish. For further info, call: +44 (0)1892 510 850 or visit: www.searchpress.com
In this innovative, high-quality booklet, Embroidery Made Easy: Botanical Bliss by Stephanie Carswell, you'll discover12 beautiful botanical designs, aimed at complete newcomers to embroidery, as well as more experienced stitchers looking for an easy, mindful project. There are 12 creative designs to choose from: Blackthorn Bramble, Fields of Provence, Forest Ferns, Highland Heathers, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Seedhead Spray, Succulents, Wildflower Meadow, Wildwood, Winter Walk and Wintertide. Learn a range of hand embroidery stitches, create lovely keepsakes, and enjoy the process with this great-value embroidery experience, from crafting expert Stephanie Carswell, founder of Hawthorn Handmade.
A really sweet design using crewel work techniques, Tea Time is the perfect stitch project for showery spring afternoons. The outline design is printed to a cotton base, and the kit includes DMC threads, step by step stitch guide and our signature stitch library which sets out each stitch used, step by step for both right and left handed stitchers. The finished panel measures approximately 25cm x 25cm. It retails at £17. For further info, emai: info@dizzyandcreative.co.uk or visit the website : www.dizzyandcreative.co.uk