Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 66)

craft focus 53 CROCHETING EDWARD’S MENAGERIE: DOGS By Kerry Lord Price: £16.99 ISBN: 978 191159 524 3 Pavilion Books Written by Kerry Lord, founder of luxury yarn brand, TOFT, this new collection of 50 crochet patterns includes a sheepdog, terrier, French bulldog and a labrador. Edward’s Menagerie began with Kerry’s desire to make a few toys for her unborn baby, and five years on, her love of creating crochet animals shows no signs of abating. Perfect for beginners and advanced crochet enthusiasts, the book also features tips on tweaking patterns to capture other breeds. We say: Crochet continues to be a popular medium, and this beautifully illustrated book would make a perfect gift for crafters and dog lovers alike. JEWELLERY SEW BABY By Debbie Shore Price: £9.99 ISBN: 978 178221 459 5 Search Press This inspirational guide from Debbie Shore contains a mix of fun play ideas and must- have essentials. The book contains everyday necessities including bibs, burp cloths, a hooded towel, portable high chair and nursery storage. It also features sensory items for babies to play with and look at including a balloon mobile, play mat and a quiet cube. These gorgeous designs are perfect for new parents and grandparents, and the book contains a template for each pattern. It also has seven QR- code video links, in which Debbie demonstrates key techniques from the book. We say: With this fun yet practical guide, Search Press shows us once again that it has its finger on the pulse when it comes to contemporary crafting trends. PRECIOUS PAPER By Bianca Cappello £22.50 ISBN: 978 885723 668 1 Comieco Complete with colourful jewellery illustrations, this visually stunning book is an essay on the importance of paper recycling, as well as a crucial history of paper jewellery design. Written by Bianca Capello, it presents a treasure trove of pop-up creations from 21 of the world’s best-known paper jewellery designers and artists, including Sarah Kate Burgess and Martine Horstman. The book is produced by Comieco, the Italian Consortium for the Recovery and Recycling of Cellulose-based Packaging. We say: A must for anyone interested in the history of jewellery design, this is a fascinating and lavishly illustrated read. SEWING book reviews