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Amica Daisy Ring - Carnival

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Union Jack Bag Pattern

£2.00

What better way to show your dedication to British farmers, sheep and yarns than by making a union flag bag?! The red, white and blue really says everything you need it to say, but if you fancy being more individual play around with subtle or wacky colour and texture combinations. Felting is a fun way to transform soft yarns into practical accessories by just throwing them in the washing machine! Texere Troon Tweed is spun in oil, so knits very easily and totally changes when washed. Texere Airedale Aran is softer, without flecks and felts even easier. Try combining the two for unusual textures & effects.
This pattern has two designs included - red-white-blue & Green style bags
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Starbright Infinity - Creative Yarns - Emerald Jewels 03

£4.99

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White Rose Mohair - Swaledale (Lilac)

£3.35

100% made in Yorkshire
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Cashmerino Chunky by Debbie Bliss - 35 Blue

£3.90

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RRP £4.50 our price £3.90
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100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield

£10.99

Simply Knitting said, "Lesley Stanfield clearly has a keen eye for flowers, as they burst out from the pages of this pretty book. From forget-me-not to poinsettia and lily-of-the-valley to mistletoe, garden favourites and exotic blooms, you'll find everything you need to make a bright bouquet or a pretty wreath ? including leaves, a few friendly insects such as a ladybird and a bee, and even fruit and veg! Each of the 100 patterns has clear written instructions to either knit or crochet the item, and the crochet patterns are also charted, making it really easy to see how the flower is constructed. You'll find great ideas for how to use finished flowers in the back of the book.?
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Beautiful Hand-Stitched Jewllery by Emi Iwakiri
35 unique projects inspired by Tokyo style. This is a gorgeous book packed with alluring and stylish ideas from Japanese textile artist, Emi Iwakiri, for making your own designer necklaces and chokers, bracelets and bangles, brooches and pins. Using traditional Japanese crochet techniques, these adorable designs use fabrics, ribbons, beads, bows and even the scraps in your sewing box. There are stunning ideas and designs here to suit every occasion, from a classic cream silk and pearl necklace - the perfect accessory to the little black dress - to a vintage-style floral belt made from old cashmere sweaters. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create the perfect finishing touch to a favourite outfit or charming gifts to give to friends. With designs tried and tested in Tokyo's fashionable Shibuya district, these unique pieces incorporating hand-stitched flowers, sparkling beads and embellished buttons are guaranteed to be a hit for any dedicated follower of fashion. Whether you want to create original jewellery for yourself or to give as presents to friends and family, you are sure to love Emi's stylish Japanese designs. And when you have mastered her simple basic techniques, you will be able to create your own bespoke pieces. £12.99

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Embroidered Jewellery by Shirley Anne Sherris
Embroidered Jewellery is a treasure trove of ideas and inspirations and explores a variety of materials in innovative and interesting ways. Just looking at the materials section of base fabrics and embellishments will fill you with awe. All types of jewellery from cuffs, collars, necklaces and earrings are included. Find out how to create unique jewellery using modern products such as Angelina fibre and Lazertran and discover uses for things you never thought of making jewellery from such as kebab skewers! Once you have learnt the techniques in this book, it's up to you to go for it and create your own unique pieces. The book has great attention to detail, excellent photography and good, clear instructions. £18.99

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Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery by Suzen Millodot
Suzen Millodot shows how to create a mouth-watering array of original necklaces and bracelets using decorative Chinese knots, beads, pendants and semi-precious stones. Simple knotted necklaces look elegant and stylish when combined with beautiful ceramic, metal or wooden beads. Just one knot with several semi-precious beads is stunning. Matching bracelets catch the eye and can be worn on any occasion. Once the techniques are mastered, designs can be as extravagant, or as simple as you want - no specialist equipment is required and no special skills. The techniques are explained clearly with many detailed step-by-step photographs, accompanying diagrams and helpful advice, and inspirational projects are included to develop skills and inspire creativity. We are also stocking Suzen's follow-up book of Celtic Knots. £9.99

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Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery by Suzen Millodot
Knotting Matters said, ?I had found great inspiration in the author's earlier book ?Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery? and I am pleased to say that this second book is not a disappointment. It is visually attractive, with clear and concise instructions and diagrams for tying the knots. The colourful photos of the completed jewellery show the attractive designs to great effect, and are a source of inspiration to jewellery makers. The book contains a little information about the history of Celtic designs and whilst there are plenty of books on the market for a more in-depth study, anyone wishing to apply Celtic designs to jewellery will find this is a very useful book either to dip into and enjoy or for some inspiration and advice. Suzen has some excellent ideas for the combination of knots, cords and beads, which display the charm, sometimes simple, sometimes more intricate, of the Celtic patterns and weaves. The book contains some very useful tips which could be applied to other areas of knot tying. £9.99

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The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques by Sara Withers & Stephanie Burnham
The Bead Society of Great Britain said, ?This is a lovely book which does exactly what it says on the cover! Information is provided on every aspect of beading within its three sections...the step-by-step instructions to all of the techniques are fully supported by illustrative photographs that complement the text. This book is a good introduction for new beaders with very clear and easy to follow instructions. Each technique is cross-referenced with other relevant pages. This is also a handy reference for more experienced beaders, perhaps as a reminder of how to start a stitch not used for some time, or an introduction to something different like knitting with wire. The book ends with a gallery of finished work which does not disappoint...On every page there is plenty to inspire. This is a very honest and generous book.? £12.99

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Wire Jewellery by Chrissie Day
A wire jewellery book where the wire is crocheted, knitted, twisted and beaded into 35 stunning projects by the designer of many of Twilley's jewellery kits. The book is beautifully illustrated with full colour photography throughout and shows just how versatile working with wire can be. It is divided into technique based chapters of an introduction, tools and techniques, crocheted and knitted, pre-knit wire, twisted and coiled wire jewellery, plus a handy conversion chart. Projects include cuffs and bracelets, rings and earrings, hair grips and clips, a hair comb and tiara, necklaces and brooches, choker and bangles. The lovely colourful wires now available mean that wire can be twisted, coiled, knitted and crocheted into delicate and pretty pieces whilst giving a structured and contemporary effect. £12.99

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Decorative Knot Craft by Kim Sang Lan
Explore the art of decorative knotting to create over twenty imaginative jewellery and accessory projects. Eleven exciting knotting techniques are explored, from basic tying techniques to more intricate macram‚ and ornamental styles. Discover the fascinating history behind knot art; an ancient technique that originated in Korea, traditionally used to decorate clothing and home interiors. Each technique is clearly illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions and striking photography to ensure you won't be tied up in knots! We have been looking for macrame books for a long time and although this book is jewellery based you get a thorough grounding in the basics of macrame - at last! £12.99

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Beaded Felt Jewellery
Helen Birmingham shows you 20 great designs to make jewllery from shop bought or homemade felt and beads.
This is a great little book showing how well the contrasting textures of soft, furry felt and shiny, glass beads work together.
You could use your own homemade felt, or shop bought felt and Helen illustrates how rolling and wrapping, twisting and stitching it can create individual beads and larger pieces.
Projects include necklaces and earrings, bangles and bracelets, hairslides and headbands with over 20 alternative colour schemes and clear step-by-step instructions.
We thought this was a great book to introduce you into working with these two materials and at such a good price it could be combined with some fibres and beads for a lovely gift. £4.99

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Round the Beading Twist - Creative Beaded Cordmaking
Jacqui Carey - Book Two in the "OTT" Embellishment Series - New ideas for the beaded twisted cord.
Ideal for any textile enthusiast who wishes to create complimentary beaded embellishments.
Fully illustrated with over 40 samples giving full colour diagrams and photographs of techniques, yarns and beads to use and finished braids.
In order to avoid repetition and to dedicate space to new ideas the author is assuming that readers are familiar with Book One in the series. Why not buy both books together as a fantastic gift for yourself or a creative friend!
As usual Jacqui is using many fancy yarns and beads that make fantastic pieces of jewellery, soft furnishing accessories and bag handles etc. This time combining beads with the braids and describing some new braiding methods. £7.95

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Beads & Braids
Jacqui Carey - A glorious book by this highly respected writer, lecturer and braider. A practical and inspirational guide to the many ways of combining beads with braids which are then used as jewellery, decorations and embellishments within the home. Glorious colour photographs are used to illustrate techniques and finished pieces. 120 different samples with full working instructions and diagrams and a further 40 gallery pieces for even more inspiration. This book has advanced projects, but some could be worked using our "braid starter kit". £11.95

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