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Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of color! Discover 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends. Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care. >Whether you're a sewing newbie or dusting off old skills, Jenni and Kay have crafted beginner-friendly projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Whip up a chic potion pouch for those essential pick-me-ups, or an elegant eye mask to banish sleepless nights. Stay cool and stylish with a breezy cover-up, or find moments of calm in slow-stitching a charming log-cabin placemat. Here's what you'll find inside: An introduction to the menopause, and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing, from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specializes in menopause and lifestyle medicine at the world-renowned Newson Health Clinic10 unique sewing projects designed to ease the various physical and mental discomforts that come with menopause, from insomnia and memory loss to brain fogFull-size pull-out patterns to make creating the garments easyInspiring photos, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you through each projectA handy chapter on essential sewing techniques for both beginners or for those needing a crash courseDesigner spotlights, celebrating a range of female indie fabric designers whose fabrics have been used throughout the book: Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice CarolineMenopause Makes is both a celebration of creativity and an invitation to self-care. Sew away the symptoms and stitch together a new chapter of confidence and craftiness! A word from Jenni and Kay: We're so glad you've discovered our book! Its mission is to bring colour and creativity into the lives of women experiencing peri-menopause and menopause; to build their skills and confidence in sewing, and to make projects that have the ability to positively impact their mood and daily lives.Each project in this book provides a hand-made solution to the challenges faced during this massive hormonal shift, and is designed to be both functional and fun.Together, we hope to make a foggy time feel clearer, and counter any feelings of loneliness and isolation by building a strong, creative community of 'Menopausal Makers' around the world. #menopausemakes #creativemenopause Short description/annotation

The must-have workbook companion to the mega-selling Step-by-Step Manga, by celebrated manga artist Gecko Keck. This practical workbook with drawing prompts, practical manga tips and space to draw can be used alongside Step-by-Step Manga, or as a standalone drawing guide, and is the perfect tool for beginners. All the key drawing elements are covered: Gecko Keck explains the techniques required to bring manga characters to life on the page, from an exploration of the essential tools and materials to creating outlines and hatching, sketching key facial features, capturing movement and perspective. Keck reveals his own secrets for conveying emotion, as well as adding depth to characters through hairstyles and fashion choices - right through to mystical or fantastical details such as animal ears - and even tails!Space to draw and practise throughout: Provided throughout are a variety of drawing prompts to get you started. This includes some partial images for you to complete or add further detail to so that you can practice specific elements such as hair or clothing; some simple faint outlines for you to build on; and some completely blank spaces for you to experiment with.Take it further: Discover how to create a world around your characters using considered color choices and graphic effects. Then put all your skills into practice to plan out a graphic novel of your own!

Discover a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas for using color in crewelwork, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova. Explore the interplay of light and dark, and experiment with color and stitch in this stunning, practical guide to crewelwork. Through her innovative stitch designs and inimitable eye for color, Tatiana explores how the traditional technique of crewel embroidery can be reimagined for stunning, contemporary results. Inside you'll find: A complete guide to the tools and materials needed.A guide to planning successful color, thread and stitch choices - all explained with invaluable personal insights.4 'smart doodles', which allow you to produce an accomplished finished piece while you practice your stitches.4 paired 'light and night' embroideries each pair uses one design but varies the colors of the threads, fabric color and stitches used, to give two distinctly different results. Each project contains a complete thread and stitch list, which corresponds to detailed photography of the finished embroidery, to make it as accessible as possible.All templates included.A full stitch directory with more than 130 crewelwork stitches explained step by step, from back stitch to woven wheel.Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for new ideas and expert guidance, this inspiring, practical book is one you will turn to again and again.

Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes. Achieve rich, lightfast colors from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment. If you've ever dreamed of creating vibrant, natural and completely unique yarn shades for your knitting, crochet or weaving projects, then look no further. Natural dyeing is a wonderful blend of color, chemistry, craft and nature. Here, expert authors Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus share with you 25 easy-to-follow recipes for a rich palette of yarn dyes, from the juicy reds of beetroot and vibrant yellows of onion to the shimmering pinks, purples and blues of red cabbage. Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide to dyeing yarn, or an experienced dyer looking for new recipes and inspiration, this book will equip you with everything you need to get dyeing, along with invaluable tips and insights. Inside you'll find: 25 dye recipes from readily available plants, fungi and lichen, which produce a stunning palette of shades.Clear instructions: each tried-and-tested recipe is detailed and easy to follow and takes you from start to finish, from making your dyebath to using mordants for fixing color.A sustainable approach: learn how to maximize the potential of your dye materials, plus practical advice on aftercare to ensure that your yarns remain as beautiful and vivid as the day they were dyed.A comprehensive introduction for first-time dyers: equip yourself with the right tools and techniques for successful dyeing, including collecting plant materials, fixing your colors and essential safety tips.Guidance for further reading: packed with a glossary and references for further reading, this is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of botanical dyeing.Bonus content online: 2 knitting patterns designed by the authors, and applying the practices illustrated in this book, will be available on the Bookmarked Hub: www.bookmarkedhub.comThis book is an invitation to create unique, sustainable, vibrant yarn dyes that honour the environment and showcase your creativity.

Discover a colorful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr. Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr's use of color brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs. Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography. An expert teacher, and best-selling author, Trish has carefully constructed the book to appeal to beginners looking for a simple, no-nonsense approach to the technique, as well as more advanced embroiderers looking for inspiration. With subjects ranging from striking florals to birds, bees and butterflies, this book will inspire and delight with its variety of subjects. Contained within are: Re-usable iron-on transfers for all 10 designs, as well as full-size traceable templatesA comprehensive illustrated stitch library of all the stitches used throughoutA handy guide to selecting materials, preparing your fabric and using colorEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with plenty of inspiring photography

Learn to draw stunning flora and fauna in easy steps with popular author and teacher, Joy-Louise Robinson (@Felicityandink). Discover 20 delightful projects including flowers, insects, birds and small animals, endorsed by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn, or a more experienced artist looking for new ideas and a fresh approach, this stunning book is designed to make drawing simple and enjoyable - and will give you results to be proud of. Joy-Louise's distinctive and much-loved bohemian botanical style of art is inspiring to look at, but made achievable through her carefully structured step drawings and clear instructions. This complete guide to drawing contains: A brief overview of the small amount of equipment required simply grab paper, pens and a pencil.A drawing warm-up section that will encourage you to experiment with mark-making and motion.In-depth tips and techniques in each section, from drawing accurate petal edges to creating realistic feathers and fur.Simple, easy-to follow steps, with each new step added in a different colour, making it easy to identify which lines to add.A suggested color palette for each project as an optional coloured finish to your line drawings.A progression of skill the projects build in difficulty to develop your skills and confidence as you learn.Professional insights into digitizing and then combining your individual drawings into larger pieces of art.> THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organization, internationally respected for its outstanding collections and scientific expertise in plant and fungal diversity, conservation, and sustainable development in the UK and around the globe. Kew's extensive collections include 200,000 botanical illustrations assembled over the last 200 years.

Create over 100 vibrant watercolor mixes and paint a range of inspiring botanicals including flowers, leaves, seedheads and bulbs with award-winning artist and color-mixing guru Julie Collins. This colorful, practical book features 15 vibrant and varied botanical subjects including a geranium, hydrangea, maple leaf, cardoon and allium bulb. All 15 subjects feature a complete list of colour mixes used with colour ratios and finished swatches for inspiration, and five of the subjects are painted step by step so that you can follow the process of selecting colors, mixing and painting from start to finish.Discover: Comprehensive information about color, including a color wheel and a guide to pure and mixed pigmentsEssential watercolor techniques such as painting wet into wet, wet on dry, washes, lifting off and more15 inspirational paintings with color swatches, 5 shown step by step from start to finishUseful tips and tricks scattered throughoutThis book will inspire your love of color, provide you with color mixing inspiration and is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently create your own colour mixes.-Mix the perfect colors for every painting with the inspiring and easy-to-use Color Mixing Guide series. Each book features over 100 key color mixes on a popular theme, showing you how to create exactly the colors you want, and building up your color knowledge at every stage. These handy, pocket-sized paperbacks make ideal gifts or on-the-go reference guides: each contains 64 pages bursting with colour and jam-packed with practical

A stunning directory of 100 adaptable, inspirational crochet stitch patterns and 3 gorgeous projects from best-selling author and YouTube sensation, Bella Coco (Sarah-Jayne Fragola). Discover Sarah-Jayne's clear and friendly teaching style, known and loved by her more than 2 million online followers. 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. 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 4 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. Discover: A clear, overhead, close-up photograph of each of the 100 stitches worked up into a swatch, so you can examine the stitch repeats closelyAll stitches categorized by difficulty level, from easy to advanced, so you can choose a stitch that suits your skillsStitch multiples/repeats for every stitch pattern, so that you can calculate how to work the pattern into an upcoming projectWritten instructions (including both UK and US terms) on starting the stitch, how to work the repeat and how to finish off.As a bonus, you'll also find Sarah-Jayne's 5 favorite border stitches - all photographed and clearly explained - for edge-finish inspiration, and three stunning projects that include a selection of stitches in the library: a basketweave tote bag; a gradient crochet wrap; and a colorful, multi-textured patchwork blanket. Whether you're looking for new ideas, or trying to remember that perfect stitch, this is a timeless book that you can delve into now and for years to come.

Sketch 50 popular animal projects, step by step, in just 10 minutes! Draw all creatures 'great and small', including woodland, farmyard, aquatic, domestic and wild animals using this stunningly simple, easy-to-follow book. Guaranteed to boost your drawing confidence and skill, award-winning artist Jonathan Newey uses simple shapes, built up step by step, so that you can quickly and easily sketch 50 different animals from all over the world, including: Brilliant big cats such as lions, tigers and cheetahsFeathered friends such as birds of prey, flamboyant flamingos and wise owlsPlayful pets such as adorable rabbits, loyal dogs and mischievous kittens>This book is perfect for beginner artists who've never drawn before and who want an easy guide to drawing their favorite animals; it's also a perfect prompt for more experienced illustrators searching for sketching ideas and keen to observe and recreate the character, poise and energy of a range of species. 10 minutes at a time is all you need! Other titles in the series include Draw in 10 Minutes: Botanicals.

Sketch 50 beautiful botanical projects, step by step, in just 10 minutes each! Create your own blowsy roses, delicate orchids, geometric succulents and glistening strawberries using these stunningly simple, easy-to-follow techniques. Guaranteed to boost your drawing confidence and skill, popular botanical artist Emma Tildesley uses simple shapes, built up step by step, so that you can quickly and easily sketch a gorgeous botanical collection including: A fabulous variety of flowers in all shapes and sizes, including the stately bird of paradise, delicate hanging fuchsia and cheerful daffodilsGlossy and gleaming fruits and vegetables, including chillis, tomatoes and a juicy slice of watermelonA stunning selection of cones, leaves and berries, including holly, poinsettia, mistletoe and rose hipsBold and beautiful cacti and succulents, including aloe vera, echeveria and a prickly pear cactus> This book is perfect for beginner artists who've never drawn before, who want an easy guide to drawing and replicating their favourite flowers and more; it's also a perfect prompt for more experienced illustrators searching for sketching ideas and keen to observe and recreate accurate botanical structure. Other titles in the series include Draw in 10 Minutes: Animals.

Combine the art of macramé with the practice of mindfulness in this stunning gift book. Each of the 17 projects contains breathing exercises, questions to reflect on and guided journal prompts so that you can center yourself while crafting something beautiful. Written by acclaimed macramé artist Isabella Strambio, this book offers a unique combination of practical and personal, inviting you to embrace a mindful and meditative experience through knotting. Each knot tied is a chance to slow down and experience the satisfaction of making something beautiful with your hands while nourishing your soul in the process. Choose from quick 30-minute creations (jewelry, belts, keyrings), those that take less than an hour (coasters, placemats, plant hangers) to more intricate designs that invite a few hours of you-time (wall hangings, baskets). Each one is customizable in color and size, offering opportunities to decorate your home with meaningful pieces or make thoughtful gifts. Included: 17 simple-but-stunning beginner-friendly projects including wall hangings, jewelry, plant hangers, placemats, coasters and keyrings, ordered by the time neededBreathing exercises and guided journal pages with space to note down your thoughts and reflections for every projectEasy-to-follow step-by-step photography for all the knots, patterns and projectsWhether you're dipping your toes into the waters of mindfulness and crafting for the first time or seeking fresh inspiration and support, this beautifully illustrated gift book welcomes you with open arms.

200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not just kept alive, but flourishes into the future. The 200 stitches in this book are a mix of practical and purely decorative, carefully selected to provide a broad and varied basis for any embroiderer. This book aims to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed and supported by centuries of experience. All 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs.To make the book as easy-to-use as possible, each stitch details the embroidery disciplines it is used for, and any alternative names.The stitches have been divided across 7 chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work.This sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSN's unparalleled archive collection, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life.The book is designed to complement the Royal School of Needlework's unique Stitch Bank collection (rsnstitchbank.org), an online project created to conserve and protect historical embroidery techniques. The Royal School of Needlework, or RSN, was founded in 1872 with a mission to preserve the art of hand embroidery. To mark the RSN's 150th anniversary, RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), was launched to continue this mission; digitally conserving and showcasing the wide variety of the world's embroidery stitches and the ways in which they have been used in different cultures and times. The RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project. More stitches are added regularly and the RSN work with partners around the world to include stitches from different traditions. The Stitch Bank currently includes more than 300 stitches, divided across 28 disciplines, from crewel embroidery to whitework.

17 stunning Tunisian crochet garments to make with love and wear with pride, from elegant summer tops to cozy winter jackets. Tunisian crochet is a popular technique that shares similarities with both crochet and knitting. The versatile range of textures it can create, from richly dense to delicate and lace-like, is used to full effect in this sumptuous book from Danish designer and teacher Helle Kampp Mathorne. Ideal for experienced crafters, the book blends Tunisian crochet with elements of both standard crochet and knitting to create 17 stunning garment designs for all seasons. Choose from: A richly textured skirt with a knitted rib hem;An elegant camisole with glitter stripes and crocheted straps;A long jacket with wheat stitch pattern and raglan sleeves;A stylish camisole with a flower-lace back;And warm, huggable wardrobe staples including roll-necks, cardigans and sweaters.The designs are written for sizes 2 to 14 (UK sizes 6 to 18). Charts are included, and a thorough techniques section features the Tunisian crochet stitches and techniques you need with step-by-step visuals. The stunning photography and easy-to-follow patterns will provide both inspiration and guidance when creating your own slow fashion, handmade wardrobe.

Capture the energy and architecture of the places you love using expressive line and wash. Add watercolor and ink to bring your sketches to life, and experiment with color for a contemporary finish. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to take the plunge into drawing outdoors, or a more experienced urban sketcher looking to loosen up your style and use watercolor paints in a whole new way, renowned urban landscape artist Neil Whitehead will help you to bring your favourite places to life on paper. Packed with inspirational paintings, plein air demonstrations, practical exercises to help you loosen up and let go, plus lots of handy tips, Line & Wash in the Urban Landscape is a comprehensive, visually inspiring guide to this popular artform.The book outlines: What you need to get started: all the necessary tools and equipmentChoosing a scene and working outdoors: how to choose a location and then select an area of interestCapturing character: sketching fast, simplifying and working with freedomContinuous line drawing and prioritizing rhythm over perfectionUsing watercolor for drama, depth and energyUnderstanding composition and perspectiveWorking from reference pictures: for when you can't get outside.Urban sketching communities and groups are on the rise worldwide, so there's never been a better time to get outdoors and sketch!

The ultimate week-by-week quilt-along companion from best-selling sewing author Debbie Shore and quilting expert Melissa Nayler: learn how to create 52 unique blocks - one for every week of the year - then combine them into a stunning patchwork quilt. Follow the book from start to finish to create a stunning, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or dip in and out, experiment with the techniques and then mix and match your favorite blocks to create your own unique creation. The book features: An inspiring variety of quilting techniques - from simple machine piecing and appliqué to foundation paper piecing, every block explores a different patchwork and/or quilting method.Simple instructions, perfect for beginners - each unique block is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, clear photography and full-size templates.All the patchwork and quilting techniques needed - from piecing your initial shapes right through to binding your finished quilt.Matching, bonus projects - if you're looking to make items to match your quilt, Debbie has shared ideas on how to transform individual blocks into homewares and accessories, including pillows, pouches and placemats.This book is inspired by Debbie and Melissa's incredibly popular Block of the Month quilt-along from the award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club: www.halfyardsewingclub.com

Knit 20 tiny, adorable farmyard favourites, from cheeky piglets and bustling chickens to a loyal sheepdog and your very own scarecrow. 'This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a real favourite in the Let's Knit office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over from your latest projects.' Let's Knit magazine This endearing collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. Choose from a whole plot of farmyard favorites, from little pigs and their piglets to soft wooly sheep, galloping ponies and herds of cows. This endearing collection from best-selling author and knitter Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Farmyard (9781781262931), 2018.

This riotously colourful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating 10 stunning blankets, with colour variations for 20 more. 'Practical, adaptable and colourful designs in one of the best crochet books on the market. Recommended.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk Amanda Perkins' inspiring use of color and pattern gives wonderful results that are deceptively easy to achieve and suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Each blanket is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and triangles: simply piece them together to create stunning, contemporary designs. This gorgeous book contains: basic instruction on yarns and hooks, a guide to joining motifs and sewing in ends, plus a brief primer on choosing and using colour.10 irresistible blanket projects, plus colour variations for 20 more.20 individual motifs, including triangles, squares, hexagons and all the filler shapes needed, all given with both written instructions and crochet charts.An easy-to-follow layout key and illustrated step-by-step guide to creating each blanket project.Using US crochet terminology, with a handy US to UK conversion chart given on the book's fold-out flap, his book was previously published as Rainbow Crocheted Afghans.

18 stunning corner-to-corner crochet blanket and Afghan patterns, in a range of fresh and contemporary colours!

An interactive guide to drawing manga faces and hairstyles, including step-by-step tutorials accompanied by draw-in-book style activities.

Failsafe lessons for drawing floral and botanical elements For journaling, for stationary, for keeps

Make 20 beginner friendly works of rock art - all you need is paint, a brush and a pebble!

Contains 30 sewing projects including bags, keyrings, cushions, and pencil cases, all easy to customize and can be made independently or with an adult.

If you love animals but don't know where to start drawing them, this is the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: Cute Animals will help you turn simple shapes into cute drawings in this popular style in just ten easy steps. Create over 50 different cute animals by following the step-by-step instructions. Learning to draw has never been so simple!

Celebrate 10 years of Half Yard Heaven with this special, revised, anniversary edition. Ideal for beginners and beyond, this heavenly book is a must-have for every sewist! The revised anniversary edition of the classic, contains 26 colorful fun, easy-to-follow projects, including a pincushion and sewing machine cover for organizing your sewing spacean apron and oven gloves for a practical, customized kitchenbags, slippers, a tea cozy and even a doorstop. >7 of the original projects have been reimagined and reworked by Debbie, and the book contains a useful techniques section at the start, along with friendly advice and practical tips throughout. Since publication of the original edition in 2014, which has now sold over 100,000 copies, Debbie has published a further 30 popular sewing titles selling over 750,000 copies, won countless sewing awards and set up an award-winning online sewing club, and has over 270,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel.

50 huck embroidery designs for the modern needlecrafter.