Needlework

Celebrate your pet with a modern embroidered art portrait. Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach and just four embroidery stitches. Start today with 20 customizable projects and paint stunningly realistic...

Create a rainbow of cute and colourful crocheted flower babies using this simple beginner's guide. Choose from 12 different flowers including Sam Sunflower, Hugo Hydrangea, Adam Allium and Diane Daffodil, all with flamboyant petals and friendly faces...

Inspired by the exquisite hand embroidery and tapestry designs of May Morris of the Arts and Crafts Movement, The Fruit Garden Blanket project is a must make for any serious crocheter. Designed by Jane Crowfoot and first released in a crochet along...

Create stunning crochet collages with this collection of 100 patterns for crochet flowers, plants and petals. Crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington, has created 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 collages based on the beautiful flowers and...

Step into the studio with much-loved textile artist and author Abigail Mill. This gorgeous book guides you step by step through 6 inspiring projects that reflect her ethereal style.  'Whether you are a first time sewer hoping to develop your experience...

Popular author Corinne Lapierre creates a charming range of 20 exquisite folk embroidered felt birds, including a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely, soft colours, the birds are filled...

Anna's Family Kitchen is a fun family-friendly cookbook, which shares nutritious but minimal faff recipes with families across the country. Including more than 70 recipes, this book explores the variety of dishes you can bring to the table for any...

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns.Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for...

The adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends have been delighting generations of children around the world for over 120 years. In this unique craft book, Beatrix Potter's iconic illustrations have been brought to life as knitted characters, allowing...

Explore a new world of paper-piecing possibilities! Paper piecing is the perfect way to add creativity and whimsy to quilting projects. Mary Hertel, the author of Sew Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, provides a step-by-step paper-piecing guide for...

Discover the art of slow stitch fabric journaling with this practical guide to creating a fabric journal from textile artist, Jessie Chorley. Learn how to stitch your own stories in fabric and thread to create a hand-stitched journal. Jessie encourages...

With Hip to Be Square learn how to transform five simple granny squares into 20 bold and bright designs featuring size-inclusive garments, stylish accessories, and beautiful homewares.All five granny squares can be completed in a wide range of yarn...

Knit your own woodland animal scene with these adorable knitted animals from bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii! Perfect to make and give for all ages! Choose from a whole forest of woodland favourites, from fierce bears and their playful cubs to...

Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow patterns that will teach you how to crochet. Nicki Trench, one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts, has designed a series of patterns that will guide you from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486833941Author Jonas MatthiesFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

New baby on the way? What better time than to crochet a beautiful matching gift set for the precious little one? Sue Rawlinson of 'Sweetpea Family Crochet' has designed six beautiful coordinated bundles for every occasion, from bringing the baby home...

This updated second edition of The Granny Square Book offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares-featuring 25 brand new squares, and 25 all-new projects. Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has...

Want the granny look but too hip to be square? This is the book is for you! Most granny square books offer patterns for squares (and only squares), in one size only, using many different stitches. Every Way with Granny Crochet offers 50 fab shapes to...

This gorgeous embroidery book features more than 100 original designs inspired by a colorful folk art aesthetic and infused with metaphysical meaning. How-to instructions allow readers to combine and stitch each symbol to create unique embroidered...

Realistic embroidery that soars out of the hoop! Embroidery reaches a new level of splendour with Megan Zaniewski's stumpwork embroidery techniques. In this book of nature-inspired pieces and projects, you will learn the essentials of thread painting,...

'Part how-to guide, part manifesto - a gentle exhortation that encourages us to reconnect with our damaged belongings and ourselves.' TOAST magazineFor Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favourite pair. When the heels became...

Create one-of-a-kind striped modular blankets with this unique mix-and-match approach. Featuring 100 crochet strip patterns for modern striped blankets, this book opens up a world of design possibilities for crochet blankets, how you choose to combine...

A brand new stitch dictionary from the author of the wildly popular, AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. KnitOvation includes brand new colorwork motifs to expand knitters' creative possibilities and draw them further into the world of stranded knitting with...

Tunisian crochet has experienced a great revival in recent years - a surge in popularity that is showing no signs of slowing down. Anna Nikipirowicz outlines a wide variety of new and unique stitches in this beautifully produced reference work. This...

Over 25 Christmas-themed knitting patterns based on the hit Nudinits animation. Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It's festive time in this fairytale village: the...

Every knitter dreams of having a perfectly curated box of socks that holds all of their gorgeous handmade creations. Julie Ann Lebouthillier has created 24 incredible sock knitting patterns that are perfect for you to knit for yourself, friends and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648767008Author Margaret LightFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Inspirations StudiosPublisher Inspirations StudiosWeight(grams) 844gDimensions(mm)...

Knit 20 adorable hats to keep your little one cozy. This cute and colourful book contains a range of hats, with design styles that will appeal to every knitter. The 20 designs fall into four categories: basic beanies; animal hats; food hats and...

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches.280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992314477Author Margaret LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Country BumpkinPublisher Country BumpkinWeight(grams) 656gDimensions(mm) 280mm * 240mm...

Reinvent crewel embroidery with colourful wool and cheerful designs that are sure to brighten any home. Jo Avery invites stitchers of all abilities to take on this traditional heritage art and make projects that pop! 15 fresh designs breathe new life...

The popular Japanese amigurumi style of adorable crochet animals is captured in this thorough how-to that features eight whimsical critters. Instructions on crocheting a bear, bunny, cat, dog, elephant, giraffe, hippo, and monkey delve into how to...

Crochet fashionable granny square garments everyone will want to wear! Create fashionable crocheted clothing while you build your crocheting skills, with Granny Square Fashion! Crochet guru Cassie Ward's new book offers: 15...

What do you get if you combine cross stitch with Pokemon? Only the best craft book ever! Pokemon Cross Stitch provides full color charts for you to stitch 20 different Pokemon in a wide range of poses-with over 50 patterns to choose from. It's a...

Simply everything you need to know to master the delicate art of crocheting.Even if you've never held a crochet hook before, this practise book will help you pick up basic crochet stitches. Soon enough, you'll be ready to show off your skills with...

Wilderness Knits for the Home is Linka Neumann's second book, showcasing a stunning collection of homeware knits to make while embracing the Scandinavian spirit and cosying up next to a warm fire. After the success of Wilderness Knits, with...

A collection of 30 beautiful designs for flower motifs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world. All of the patterns are written in US crochet terms with a handy table for the equivalent UK terms. Most of the motifs are square and crocheted...

Inspired by the past, Lesley Wilkins illustrates her techniques with a whole host of wonderful designs - flowers, plants, birds, animals and figures. She covers everything - from the materials to use and working with a chart, to getting started and how...

The Book of Cross Stitch - This is an essential guide for stitchers of all abilities, from an absolute beginner just learning a new craft to the more experienced stitcher looking to expand their knowledge. The book covers all aspects of the craft,...

For over thirty years Sue Quinn has designed gorgeous little felt animals that appeal to both adult collectors and children. Now she would like to share her master secrets. Colourful, strong and easy to use, felt is the perfect material to make this...