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Weekend Makes: Hoop Embroidery features 25 beautifully stitched embroideries that are mounted and hung in an embroidery hoop. Inexpensive and quick to make, these small pieces are perfect for using up remnants of fabric and embroidery thread, felt, buttons and beads. The essential tools and techniques section means that those new to embroidery will be able to pick up a much-loved craft and create beautiful and simple pieces.Projects include:Cosy JumperVintage FlowersGirl with A PlaitBeaded HoneybeeWoolly SheepBerry WreathThe book also covers how to finish the back of the pieces, as well as how to hang them. These simple projects are achievable for all levels of ability.

Weekends are the perfect time to get crafting and these gorgeous patchwork projects are super fun to do. This stash-busting sewing book, aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, has 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover remnants of fabric to make great gifts. Give them to your family and friends, or keep them for yourself!

Make the most of that stash of yarn that so many of us have lurking in a cupboard or drawer with this exciting collection of patterns. Each fun project uses between 1 and 4 balls of yarn to create something delightful for your home, to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself. Suitable for different levels of knitting expertise there's something to suit every knitter and every stash. Projects include: beanie hat, baby booties, blanket, snood, mug hug, scarf and hot water bottle cover

Weekend Makes: Crocheted Toys 25 Quick and Easy Projects to MakeThis new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants of yarn and quick to make, you'll be delighted with the results and so will your little ones! A variety of toys and games are included, from tactile stacking rings and an adorable giraffe to a practical stroller toy and educational number cubes - you'll want to make them all.Projects include:Baby RattleElephant ToyNumber CubesCaterpillarMemory GameFishing GameFinger PuppetsBallsCarsToy BasketThere is even a toy basket to store all your precious makes. The essential tools and techniques section means that those new to crochet need not worry, these simple projects are achievable for all levels of ability.

Weekend Makes: Simple AppliquéMake the most of your spare time and discover the stylish and fun craft of applique with this book of 25 original and beautiful designs. Delve into your spare fabric stash to achieve some stunning results using very simple techniques, all fully explained with clear step-by-step instructions. With projects that can be whipped up in a weekend, you'll be thrilled with how quickly you can piece together eye-catching makes to decorate your home or give away as gifts. Both hand and machine-sewn applique techniques are covered in detail, giving the reader the choice to use their preferred method.Projects include:Hot Water Bottle CoverScented Sleep PillowNotebook CoverPencil CasePincushionBreadbasketEgg CosiesTea and Coffee Cosies Templates are included to make completing each project easy, even for complete beginners.

Punch Needle – 25 Quick and Easy Projects to MakePunch Needle is one of the hottest trends in needlecraft right now. It's fun and it's fast! With 25 quick and easy punch-needle designs, this book is a great way to learn the craft or challenge yourself with a new design idea.Projects include:Cushion CoversHandbagDoorstopTableclothLaptop PouchAbstract Wall HangingThis title introduces you to the basics of the craft, including the materials you need, marking your fabric and the basic stitches and techniques. There are also tips for successful stitching, guiding you through the process of making some stunning projects in very little time.

Weekend Makes: Crocheted Bags is a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for every occasion.Crochet your way from clutch to tote, making a variety of beautiful bags in between, with the latest title in the Weekend Makes series. Crochet has been brought bag up-to-date and now fills Instagram and Pinterest, not to mention catwalks and high-end fashion houses, with modern masterpieces.Grab your crochet hook and yarn and join the trend by creating a carrier for every outing. Whether you're a newcomer to this craft or have been hooked for a while, you'll find a project to kickstart your creativity and learn the skills required to make it.With detailed techniques, tools and materials sections, this book provides everything you need to know to get started. Each project guides you step by step with easy-to-follow instructions and close-up photos of each stage. Whether you need to carry keys, groceries, or a picnic, or add the finishing touch to an outfit, there are 25 easy projects to make, from essential everyday bags, such as the tote, shopper, and backpack, to more exciting, elaborate shapes, such as the Japanese knot, circle raffia and drawstring bag.Projects included:Leopard-print clutchRound raffia bagMaker's project bagKnot bagYoga mat bagTweed bagCrossbody drawstring bagPicnic bagRainbow clutchAs well as learning the basic stitches and how to shape these styles, you'll expand your knowledge to create different patterns and textures, including leopard print, geometric and honeycomb designs, and work with different colours and types of yarn.

Weekend Makes: Macramé is an inspiring collection of 25 quick-and-easy knotted projects for you and your home.Macramé is one of the most popular craft trends on Instagram right now. With over 5 million posts using #macrame, this versatile textile art is seeing a huge resurgence and it's time to get on board with this craft revival!Macramé can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, making it ideal for crafters of all abilities. It's incredibly simple to get started as there are no specialist tools required and very few materials.Easy to learn and quick to create, you'll see your macramé design emerging in no time. A collaboration between established macramé artists, the latest title in the Weekend Makes series provides 25 Insta-worthy projects, each one expertly guiding you from start to finish, with the help of clear step-by-step instructions and photography, and providing expert tips and ideas along the way.Start by learning the basic knots and you'll soon unlock a world of macramé designs, from classic 70s plant hangers to modern home furnishings and beautiful braided accessories.Once you've mastered the foundation techniques, you'll gradually expand your repertoire of knots, experiment with different colours and types of cord, and learn how to add embellishments, such as wooden beads and feathers.Projects include:Wall hangingPlant hangerFeather lampshadeLiving wallBuntingCushionNecklaceCuff braceletTable runnerWreathPlacemat and coaster set.

Weekend Makes: English Paper Piecing teaches this traditional patchwork & quilting technique with a stylish collection of 25 simple projects for homewares and gift items. English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a hugely popular form of quilt-making that originated in England in the 1700s. It is a method of hand-piecing using a variety of paper templates to create an accurate mosaic-style pattern with a variety of fabrics.Beginner quilters will love the opening step-by-step instructions, while advanced sewers will enjoy using their existing skills to learn a new technique and create beautiful patchwork from a variety of interesting shapes including diamonds, triangles & clam shells as well as the traditional hexagon. Complete information on tools & equipment plus reusable templates and modern life-style photography give clear instructions for the construction of each project. The patterns are ideal for using up left-over fabrics, with a variety of colours and patterns throughout.Projects include: Brooch, small basket, tea cosy, notebook cover, cushion tote bag, tablet storage. 25 EPP projects for homewares and gift itemsHugely popular form of quilt-makingBeginner-friendly through to more advanced patternsClear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, reusable templates and detailed notes and tipsLatest in the Weekend Makes quilting collection from Janet Goddard