Mini Crafts – serie

Discover the flourishing craft of QUILTING with these 35 BEAUTIFUL and INNOVATIVE mini projects that are an ECO-FRIENDLY way to use up scraps of fabric. Designed by expert crafter LAURA STRUTT, this collection is packed with STUNNING homewares, bags, wall hangings, gifts for kids and more. As well as being quick and fun to sew, these mini quilting projects are the perfect way to try out different techniques. They're ideal for beginners as well as experienced quilters who are looking for new ideas.Start out with extra-small makes, perfect for sewing swaps, from a beautiful gadget sleeve to a cute bookmark and a pen holder.For your home, sew a lightning bolt wall hanging, a striking lampshade and a plant-pot cover. Learn how to make stylish bags and purses including a box pouch, a mini wallet and an on-the-go sewing bag.There’s also a chapter of adorable gifts for kids, such as an appliqué baby book and a dinosaur taggie quilt. The projects introduce you to a wide range of techniques including hand- and machine-piecing. There’s also a guide to fabrics and tools, as well as step-by-step instructions for all the skills you’ll need.

DELIGHT in the CHARM of the miniature with this IRRESISTIBLE collection of 35 TINY crochet toys.This adorable crochet collection proves that all good things really do come in small packages. Working with fine yarn and the tiniest of hooks, expert craft teacher Catherine Hirst brings you 35 adorable miniature projects, from amigurumi-style animals to teeny-tiny accessories, all bursting with charm and creativity.Inside, you’ll meet Ekaterina, Elena and Eva – three tiny sisters who are only two inches tall. They're best friends with Mama, Papa and Baby Bear, who snuggle under their cosy crocheted blankets each night. And lurking nearby – unseen by most – is the Catnip Mouse, a mischievous creature measuring just one inch from whiskers to tail.You’ll also find miniature cakes, dainty flowers that double as brooches or hair accessories, festive decorations for the Christmas tree and even tiny beads to create your own crochet jewellery.Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this book includes a comprehensive techniques section to help you get started and master the basics. With clear step-by-step instructions and whimsical storytelling woven throughout, you'll discover just how magical miniature crochet can be.Joyful and irresistibly tiny – this is crochet at its most enchanting.