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A-Z of Embroidery Stitches

A-Z of Embroidery Stitches

Country Bumpkin

This comprehensive guide to embroidery stitches contains all the embroiderer needs to know to work dozens of stitches, and includes full advice on everything from choosing materials, beginning and ending a thread and using hoops to working as a...

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Needle Felting for Beginners

Needle Felting for Beginners

Roz Dace & Judy Balchin

*** WINNER *** Won BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021! Learn from experienced crafters Roz Dace and Judy Balchin how to master the art of needle felting.

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How to Draw: Animals

How to Draw: Animals

Eva Dutton & Polly Pinder

Learn how to draw cute household pets, impressive wild animals and amazing birds using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, four popular artists show how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into...

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Compendium of Acrylic Painting Techniques

Compendium of Acrylic Painting Techniques

Gill Barron

Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to do, and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colours, and create a multitude of effects using only...

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Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner

Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner

Matthew Palmer

This book is a comprehensive course in watercolour landscape painting by expert SAA tutor, Matthew Palmer. Matthew is renowned for his beautiful, detailed paintings and his ability to teach effective painting using simple...

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How to Draw: Dragons

How to Draw: Dragons

Paul Bryn Davies

All drawing is based on the simple construction of lines and shapes. This great new series teaches how to draw popular subjects in extremely easy step-by-step stages. Even an absolute beginner will be able to create great drawings following these...

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Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner

Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner

Charles Evans

A comprehensive course in landscape painting with acrylics by popular author and tutor Charles Evans. Charles' no-nonsense techniques and engaging writing style bring acrylic painting within the grasp of anyone keen to get started in this versatile and...

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How to Draw: Manga Girls

How to Draw: Manga Girls

Yishan Li

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style female figures. Drawing girls is a very popular subject within the manga genre and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of...

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How to Draw: Kawaii Animals

How to Draw: Kawaii Animals

Yishan Li

Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning ‘super-cute’, and it’s a trend that’s sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Here, expert comic book and manga...

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How to Draw: Kawaii

How to Draw: Kawaii

Yishan Li

Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning ‘super-cute’, and it’s a trend that’s sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Here, expert comic book and manga...

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Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

Knitting for the Absolute Beginner

Alison Dupernex

Previously published as The Beginner’s Guide to Knitting (978-1-90397-583-1), this popular book has been given a completely new and updated look. Now in a handy small format that fits comfortably in a bag and wire-bound so that it lies open while you...

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Mini Amigurumi Animals

Mini Amigurumi Animals

Sarah Abbondio

This charming book is full of wonderfully cute tiny animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn in your stash - all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. The animals can be used to hang on...

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Ready to Paint: Watercolour Flowers

Ready to Paint: Watercolour Flowers

Wendy Tait

Keen to paint, but your drawing skills let you down? This book provides pull-out tracings for five beautiful floral paintings, along with full step-by-step instructions for how to bring them to life with watercolour paint. A clear guide on how...

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Pastels for the Absolute Beginner

Pastels for the Absolute Beginner

Rebecca de Mendonça

Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colourful artwork with this exciting medium. 'This thorough guide to the rewarding medium of pastel will teach you much more than just...

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How to Draw: Kawaii Girls and Boys

How to Draw: Kawaii Girls and Boys

Yishan Li

Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning ‘super-cute’, and it’s a trend that’s sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Here, expert comic book and manga...

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How to Draw: Manga Chibis

How to Draw: Manga Chibis

Yishan Li

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of manga chibi figures. Chibis are a fun subject to explore, with large eyes, tiny bodies and very expressive emotions. This is a genre perfect for anyone...

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Sewing Clothes for Barbie

Sewing Clothes for Barbie

Annabel Benilan

Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day: jeans and a tie-waist shirt for a picnic in the country, a fleecy jumper and trousers for skiing, a bikini, towel and sunhat for the beach or dungarees for DIY. Or create...

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Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z

Kew: The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z

Adelene Fletcher

A brand new edition of the bestselling book, endorsed by the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, by renowned watercolour artist Adelene Fletcher. From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow,...

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Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Landscapes in Acrylics

Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Landscapes in Acrylics

Barry Herniman

This beginner’s guide to painting the landscape in acrylics is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time. Each of the 33 quick-and-easy studies takes no more than 30 minutes, and will teach you how to apply a crucial technique to your...

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Beautiful Quilling Step-by-Step

Beautiful Quilling Step-by-Step

Diane Boden & Jane Jenkins

Four experienced paper crafters show you everything you need to make your own quilled characters, wildflowers and motifs to decorate your craftwork. A comprehensive source of innovative ideas, each of the many projects is accompanied by full...

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