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Tilda's Spring Ideas, Tilda's Summer Ideas and Tilda's Winter Ideas presented in one beautiful collector's volume for Tilda fans everywhere. Enjoy the best of Tilda throughout the seasons with this collection of sewing and papercrafting projects by world-famous designer Tone Finnanger, all made using gorgeous Tilda fabrics and embellishments.

Go BIG with chunky yarn crochet! You will love this collection of patterns for cool accessories to gorgeous oversized home decor items including a Moroccan influenced pouffe. The on trend design and the fact that they stitch up so quickly when you use chunky yarn make these crochet projects irresistible.

Do you long to make beautiful quilts but have such a busy life you can never find the time? Imagine creating a quilt - maybe even your first - in just a weekend! This jelly roll quilt pattern collection from bestselling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott includes 15 contemporary quilts, which are easy enough to piece in a weekend.

A comprehensive guide to Rootes' Sunbeam Alpine sportscar of the 1960s. It explains and illustrates all the various models, and what it's like to own, drive and live with an Alpine. Help to decide which model you really want, score each aspect to help you make the right decision when comparing cars... and agree the right price!

Written by an enthusiast, for enthusiasts, the How to Restore Volkswagen Beetle Enthusiasts Restoration Manual is the only up-to-date book dealing with a complete Beetle restoration - from basic skills required, to dealing with professional restorers. The perfect book, whether you have no technical knowledge, or are an old hand at restoring!

Never serve a boring looking cake again! This stunning collection of buttercream cake decorating projects will transform your bakes into works of art using simple techniques for buttercream icing. With 30 step-by-step single-tier cake projects on a variety of themes, you'll find cakes for all occasions that will take baking to a new creative level.

Among the most popular and well used scooters in the world, automatic Piaggio and Vespa scooters mix Italian cool with everyday usability. They're also cheap to buy and run - but what should you look out for when purchasing a scooter? This book explains every consideration, from the point of choosing a bike through to buying your very own scooter.

How to buy a secondhand Velocette single - the various models available, what to check and problem points to look out for, plus investment potential, specifications and useful contacts.

Examining the evolution of the popular 1/2-ton American pickup truck, from a basic utility vehicle, to stylish icon and North America's best selling vehicle, this volume focuses on specifications, rarer makes and models, industry facts and figures, and optional equipment, via detailed text and previously unpublished images.

Bestselling cake decorating author and world-renown sugarcraft teacher, Lindy Smith shows you how to make a wedding cake with the minimum of fuss but with maximum effect! This step-by-step guide will show you how to create a wide range of styles for modern simple wedding cakes, using the latest trends in cake decorating and wedding cake design.

Learn twenty simple hand-printing techniques and transform fabric into personalized designs with this easy fabric printing guide.In this beautiful yet practical project book, Zeena Shah shows you how to create contemporary textiles though twenty easy-to-master techniques, each accompanied by a simple sewing project to put your prints on display straight away.Using easily accessible materials from humble vegetables to rubber bands, to hand-carved wood blocks and simple screens, Zeena shows readers how to create striking printed designs and then how to make covetable items such as bags, table linen, cushions and pillows and more, to personalize your home interior with DIY style.Share your makes and see what other readers have created using #printwithzeenaPraise for How to Print Fabric"e;This book has filled me with ideas and know-how to invite more handmade hues into my home."e; -Will Taylor, Bright Bazaar"e;Zeena's style is always accessible, fresh, and striking . . . This is a fabulous book."e; -Lara Watson, Mollie Makes

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Jaguar XK8 & XKR association, learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author's years of Mustang ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

This is a gorgeous new collection of magical creatures from soft toy designer Melly McNeice. Friendly monsters, pretty mermaids and mystical unicorns make up part of this brand new toy sewing pattern collection from Melly & Me, which will capture your imagination as much as your children's.

This unique collection of quick-and-easy sewing projects includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts and more.

International cake decorating guru Zoe Clark presents superb designs for lace cakes using a range of step-by-step sugarcraft techniques. Zoe explores innovative new cake lace products as well as techniques for embossing, fondant applique, piping, brushwork and embellishments. Designs include wedding whites and pastels to Burlesque bolds.

Most renewable energy systems aren't new, but their use is. This handbook shows how each of the main renewable energy technologies works, along with step-by-step details of how it's installed, as well as the pros and - at least as importantly - the cons of each type of installation.

Modern Vintage Gifts is a bright collection of over 20 patchwork and sewn projects from popular designer Helen Philipps. Projects include small quilts, dolls, bags, pillows, hearts, puppies, flowers, stars and angels, and explore techniques including patchwork, quilting, paper piecing, applique, embroidery and embellishment.

The Vintage Fashion Bible is a complete look at fashion from the 1920s to the 1990s using contemporary photography and illustration. Plus a guide to buying, styling and restoring. Essential for all fashion students and vintage virtuosos, to those who want something a little different from their modern wardrobe.

All you need to know about buying a used BSA unit single, from the very first 250cc C15 to the final 500cc B50. Get the low-down on model histories, relative values, points to look for, plus advice on paperwork, auctions and restorations, and more.

Celebrity crafter and designer Mandy Shaw shows how to create a beautiful redwork embroidered quilt. Mandy, a regular presenter on Create & Craft TV, brings her distinctive design style to the traditional technique of redwork embroidery.

This fun and contemporary debut book from knitting fanatic, Louise Walker, teaches you how to make your very own wild knits with an ironic twist. The 15 quirky knitting patterns for wild and woolly animals are split into two sections - wearables and habitat - and vary from mounted animal heads and rugs to stoles and mittens.

A limited collector's edition of just 1500 copies. Explores the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R's historic roots, development, and races. Also its triumphs, struggles and disappointments, as well as the spirited challenges from Maserati, Ferrari, Gordini and Lancia. Accompanying the text are hundreds of photos sourced from the legendary Daimler Archives.

The Beginners Guide to Dressmaking is an engaging and insightful book authored by Wendy Ward. Published in 2014 by David & Charles, this book has become a go-to resource for those venturing into the world of dressmaking. The book belongs to the genre of 'How-to & Home Improvements' and provides a comprehensive guide for beginners in dressmaking. Wendy Ward, with her vast experience and expertise, offers practical advice and tips that are easy to understand and implement. She introduces readers to the basic techniques and skills required in dressmaking, making the process seem less daunting and more enjoyable. The publication by David & Charles further enhances the credibility of the book, making it a must-have for aspiring dressmakers. So, if you're looking to embark on your dressmaking journey, The Beginners Guide to Dressmaking by Wendy Ward is the perfect companion to guide you.

A masterclass in making and decorating mini cakes, Lindy Smith's Mini Cakes Academy provides readers with 30 exciting projects and inspiration to create stunning small bakes for every occasion.

The Knotting & Braiding Bible is the essential guide to knotting and braiding techniques for jewellery craft. The book covers kumihimo (braiding), plaiting, knotting (including macrame) and fusion, with techniques for adding beads, using different cords/wire and attaching findings. With a selection of projects both big and small.

The fair is coming to town in the form of these adorable sewn, stuffed toys by Melly & Me. Sew colourful fairground themed animal toys with this fun and fabulous collection by Australian designer Melly McNeice.

Washi Tape Christmas offers a wealth of creativity to get you crafting this Christmas! With quick and clever cards, pretty paper ornaments, embellished gifts, cute decorations, creative wrapping ideas and more, this book will show you that crafting with washi tape at Christmas is the ultimate joy of the season!

Transform your home with this collection of retro-chic patterns from the experienced crochet designer and blogger! Choose from twenty patterns to prettify your home, such as quick-to-stitch gorgeous flower garlands, vintage-inspired blankets and throws, and delightful doilies and cushions. Whether you're new to crochet or an experienced stitcher looking for wonderful new project ideas, this book is sure to appeal. Emma Lamb's technique for combining colors and subtle but stunning designs makes these projects truly stand out.Includes techniques and crochet charts as well crochet patterns