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Texere Troon Aran Wool Felted Bag & Purse Knitting Pattern 004

£1.50

Here is a knitting pattern for a felted bag and purse using Texere Troon Tweed aran. The yarn is used double for the bag meaning you'll have it knitted up in no time and the little purse only uses one ball - so great, quick gifts. The transformation of the non-felted bag when you take it out of the washing machine is brilliant and the rigidity of the bag means it doesn't even need lining! All the shades of Troon are marled or tweedy, so even if you don't want stripes you could achieve a lovely textured effect with very little effort.
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China Blue 1237 - Destiny

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C4 Linen - Cerise Marble

£6.12

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Serenity Super Chunky by Wendy - 1708 Teal

£3.52

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In Action DVD - Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn

£19.99

In this 2-hour DVD, Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn share their thoughts and experiences of creating sketches through to beautiful textiles. Known around the world for their textile art and creative workshops, Jan and Jean demonstrate a variety of techniques including: fabric paints, dyes, embellishing, knitting, foiling, soluble film, hand and machine stitching. Educational and Inspiring,
IN ACTION is suitable for the beginner and professional textile artist interested in embroidery, quilting arts, surface design and fabric art. A perfect accompaniment to the "Stitchscapes" book as many of the pieces Jan and Jean work on are illustrated in the book. It's great to see how they have been created and see and hear the authors design processes and techniques in "real life".
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Amica Thistle Ring - Candyfloss

£5.65

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Make! by Cath Kidston
Here is a unique opportunity for all Cath Kidston fans to make their own projects and gifts using Cath's own motifs. Inspired by vintage prints found in car boot and jumble sales, and reinvented in cool modern colours, Cath Kidston's instantly recognisable designs are so popular that they feature on everything from mugs to tents. Whether your favourite is Stanley the dog, the sailing boat, cowboys or a floral, you will find them here as, for the first time, Cath is giving away 16 pattern templates of her favourite designs. Divided into chapters on different techniques ? stencilling, appliqu‚, embroidery and patchwork ? this exciting new book includes a collection of 30 projects (among them bags, cushions, clothes and stationery) as well as masses of extra ideas for how to use the patterns. The book ends with a section of basic sewing tips and techniques. The book features 16 templates and a kit including a free tote bag and project materials. £14.99

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Quilt-Lovers' Favourites from American Patchwork & Quilting
Better Homes & Gardens - An inspired collection of favourite quilts from the pages of "American Patchwork & Quilting" magazine brought togther in this book. Approximately 40 fully illustrated designs each expanded with brand-new companion projects featuring alternate colours, block arrangemets and sizes.Beautiful and vibrant photographs and diagrams are accompanied by step-by-step instructions for each project.The book's 15 main projects are pulled from the pages of "American Patchwork & Quilting" are patterns regularly requested and tested by the readers. They are popular and are asked for time and time again.A "school" section is also included to show you all the basics and techniques needed. Bound in a strong colourful binder with pull-out pattern guide. £21.99

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The Yarn Book
Penny Walsh. If you ever wanted to know what a snarl or a gimp is, what the difference between woollen and worsted spinning is or what mercerising and sizing mean then this is the book for you.
Yarns are an integral part of any work done in the field of textiles - whether it be weaving, sewing, dyeing or knitting. The ply, tensile strength, weight, elasticity, water-, heat- and shrink-resistance of yarns all have an important impact on the final result of any work.
In this book Penny Walsh explores yarns, their history, production methods, fibre content and the new advances that are constantly being made.
She also provides practical instructions for making your own threads and yarns, with detailed making sequences and helpful step-by-step illustrations.
The book is illustrated throughout with diagrams and photographs of how yarns are spun, plus images of manufacturing processes and finished yarns and fabrics. Whilst this is a very useful book for anyone wanting to spin their own yarns it is also a fascinating read and an excellent source book for anyone interested in yarns - whether buying, dyeing, weaving or knitting etc - invaluable! £15.99

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Stitch, Cloth, Paper & Paint by Angie Hughes
Sewing World said, "Create some artistic masterpieces using the humble sewing machine and a variety of media ranging from fabric and acrylic paints through to kitchen paper and chocolate wrappers! There are endless ideas in this fabulous book for creating interesting surfaces for stitch that can be made into all sorts of useful and decorative items. Fully illustrated throughout with step-by-step photos, the book provides a detailed guide to preparing the surface of the background fabric with textured layers that can then be sealed, stitched and painted. The results items are colourful and tactile and the book contains three detailed projects to get the reader started with a book cover, Indian artefact and sundial diptych. Following an introduction to the materials and techniques used, the section on machine stitching is particularly good and shows how to use special threads and bobbin work to achieve a variety of effects. Additional embellishment ideas using paper and clay are demonstratred to add further dimension and texture. Illustrated with many inspiring pieces from the author's own collection. £14.99

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The Art of Stitching on Metal by Ann Parr
Stitch magazine said, "Wire mesh, tubular knitted wire, pewter, copper shim, woven mesh in stainless steel, copper or brass ? they can all be stitched on. But stitching alone is not enough and Ann explores ways of adding colour to metals, from paints, foiling and heating to using corrosive substances such as bleach, lemon juice, salt and balsamic vinegar. Texture comes next and the metal is crimped, pleated, embossed, wrapped, rolled and treated with Xpandaprint. The metals are used to make three-dimensional statement pieces and embellished strips and pieces of metal are also incorporated into mixed media work. Projects range from a simple straight-stitch brooch to a free-machine stitched pewter box. Packed with inspiration ? you won't be able to wait to get started! £19.99

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