Kate Haxell – författare

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to embroidery, with over 225 stitches and techniques plus a range of fresh and modern projects. Learn the basic stitches and master 8 different embroidery styles, including blackwork, crewelwork, hardanger, pulled thread, goldwork and freestyle. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by colour diagrams. And you can practise your new-found skills with 18 beautiful things to make for yourself and your home, from bags and accessories to gifts and home décor.

BUST your STASH of fabric offcuts and waste with this BRILLIANT collection of 25 projects, from EXPERT stitcher Kate Haxell.It's a significant problem for crafters: you have fabric left over from a major project, but it’s too much to throw away and not enough for the next big project. Luckily, Sewing with Leftover Fabric has the eco-friendly answer, with 25 projects specially chosen to use up the odd metre or less of fabric.There are a variety of projects to choose from. Keep yourself organised while you craft by making a pincushion, knitting bag and knitting needle roll. Update your wardrobe with a pretty tie-on collar or sew-on patches for your denim. Customise your home with a cat-shaped doorstop or a Dachshund draught excluder. All projects have clear, step-by-step artworks to guide you.From pockets, pouches and purses that can be made in contrasting pieces of fabric, to puffs and rosettes that use up even the smallest pieces in your stash, you’ll be left with an empty stash drawer and a clear conscience.