69 BOOKS GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET: QUILT BLOCKS £14.99 9781800655928 Batsford Find out how to make 36 blocks, from basic onesquare patterns and seamed blocks with four, nine and sixteen squares to colourwork patterns. Some blocks have two styles to choose from – one made in the granny-square technique and another which gives a ‘solid’ effect without spaces. The projects section features 10 inspiring designs to make using the blocks, including a trio of cushions, a flying geese scarf, a patchwork kimono cardigan, an orange peel Bag and a stunning Sampler Blanket. We say: Crochet classic quilt blocks such as the half square triangle, eight-point star and log cabin. Crochet PAINTING LANDSCAPES By Inga Buividavice £15.99 9781836008187 Quarto Blending artistic practice with a deep awareness of the natural world, this is an invitation to reconnect with nature, nurture your creativity and discover the restorative calm of watercolour. With stepby-step guidance, Inga introduces the essential supplies, colour theory and techniques you’ll need to get started. She then leads you through 12 inspiring projects spanning a wide range of natural and travel subjects. Along the way, you’ll also find advice on composition, drawing and developing your creative practice, so that your painting becomes not just a skill, but a joyful and mindful habit. We say: Watercolour landscapes are a classic and rewarding subject, and Inga’s warm, encouraging approach makes them accessible whether you’re picking up a brush for the very first time or refining existing skills. Painting Hand-printing A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO HAND-PRINTING £14.99 9781800655782 CICO Books In the first chapter, find out how to make and use stamps to create gorgeous projects including a leafy lampshade, honeycomb bunting, and an envelope clutch bag. Next, try your hand at using stencils and screen-printing to make giant floor cushions, a boxy weekender bag and even a set of nesting tables. The final chapter shows you how to use more unusual methods such as ceramic and photo transfer and sun printing to make storage pots, a patchwork quilt, an everyday tote bag and more. The techniques section and projects include illustrated step-by-step instructions, and at the back of the book you’ll find easy-to-use templates for the print motifs and sewing projects. We say: Discover the flourishing craft of hand-printing with 35 beautiful projects for stylish and practical homewares and bags. FREE FORM By Jessie Cutts £25 9781849949767 Batsford With an emphasis on letting go of conventions and perfectionism, and instead allowing serendipity to be part of the enjoyable process of creating compositions in fabric, this book is ideal for anyone who feels intimidated by precise patterns and wants to create personal quilts with guidance on how to get there. Textile artist Jessie Cutts runs a successful business, Cutts & Sons, designing and handmaking bespoke quilts with a focus on sustainable production. We say: A practical and inspirational guide to creating beautiful bespoke quilts without the constraints of strict rules or patterns. Quilting
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