Celtic Cross Stitch
Anne Orr and Lesley Clarke
Combining two immensely popular areas, this delightful collection of small-scale cross stitch designs will appeal to embroiders and to all those interested in Celtic designs. The 40 quick and easy projects are worked in designs inspired by original Celtic motifs.
112 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 50 colour photographs, 35 charts and 30 colour stitch diagrams 20,000 words ISBN 1 85974 641 1 hardback
Price: £14.99
The Big Book of Cross Stitch
Dorothea Hall and Jan Eaton
Containing 24 beautifully illustrated projects, ranging from a tablecloth and bedlinen to friendship bracelets, a chessboard or baby’s first slippers, this creative collection of designs has something for everyone. With numerous pattern libraries for inspiration, this is a wonderful sourcebook for needleworkers of all levels of expertise.
144 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 50 colour photographs 30,000 words ISBN 1 85974 749 3 hardback
Price: £16.99
Creative Ideas With Hardanger
Dorothy Wood
beautiful selection of hardanger designs providing a contemporary slant to this classic form of cutwork embroidery. The finished pieces make stunning gifts or wonderful additions to the home. Full instructions and clear charts are provided with each of the 15 projects.
96 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Over 50 specially commissioned, colour photographs, 58 stitch diagrams and 15 two-colour charts 15,000 words ISBN 1 85974 449 4 hardback
Price: £14.99
The Hat Book
Juliet Bawden
Everything you need to know about creating and wearing wonderful hats for all ages and occasions.
144 pages 241 x 229 mm / 9½ x 9 in 150 colour photographs and black and white artworks 25,000 words Rights Sold: Dan, Fr, Ger, USA, Can, Man ISBN 1 85238 368 2 paperback
Price: £10.99
Creative Guide to Knitted Lace
Jan Eaton
A comprehensive and practical guide to this popular craft, featuring ten original projects.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 28 colour photographs 100 colour artworks and diagrams 20,000 words US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 290 X paperback
Price: £6.99
Creative Guide to Crochet
Jan Eaton
Ten original projects, including bedspreads, a tray cloth, shelf edgings, a crochet bag and Christmas decorations.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 28 colour photographs 100 colour artworks and diagrams 20,000 words US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 289 6 paperback
Price: £6.99
Quick Quilts To Make in a Weekend
Rosemary Wilkinson
All 26 designs for throws, cot quilts and bed quilts can be made quickly using a rotary cutter and a sewing machine. Expert advice provided by this creative team of quilters guarantees speedy results.
144 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 50 colour photographs 130 colour artworks 25,000 words Rights Sold: Dut, Fr, Ger, USA, Can ISBN 1 85368 673 5 paperback
Price: £11.99
The Weekend Quilter
Edited by Rosemary Wilkinson
This exciting book features fabulous designs for bed quilts, throws, cot quilts and wall-hangings – all of which the quilter-in-a-hurry can make using a rotary cutter and sewing machine. With accessible equipment and clever shortcuts from a team of well-known quilters, success is guaranteed every time.
144 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Over 140 colour photographs and artworks 30,000 words Rights Sold: Dut, Fin, USA, Can ISBN 1 85368 930 0 hardback
Price: £17.99
The Quilter’s Handbook
Edited by Rosemary Wilkinson
This modern quilter’s “bible” appeals both to beginners and those looking to develop and enhance their basic skills. Featuring comprehensive information on all the major patchwork and quilting techniques, equipment and fabrics, it also explains how to design your own quilts. Contains over 20 step-by-step projects.
176 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Over 200 colour photographs 40,000 words Rights Sold: Dan, Fin, USA, Can ISBN 1 85974 161 4 hardback
Price: £19.99
Heirlooms in Needlepoint
Sue Hawkins
A glorious range of 50 richly coloured, original needlepoint designs inspired by antique textiles.
128 pages 241 x 229 mm / 9½ x 9 in 75 colour photographs 20 hand-coloured charts 30,000 words
US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 618 2 paperback
Price: £10.99
Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Sheena Cable
Beautiful design ideas showing silk ribbon embroidery to maximum effect. 23 projects are clearly explained with accompanying stitch diagrams. Full technical advice and an illustrated stitch library are useful both for beginners and will inspire more experienced stitchers.
128 pages 241 x 229 mm / 9½ x 9 in Over 100 specially commissioned, colour photographs plus stitch diagrams 20,000 words Rights sold: Fr ISBN 1 85368 864 9 paperback
Price: £10.99
The Dressmaker’s Handbook
René Bergh
This comprehensive and practical guide is the perfect reference for any needlewoman or those interested in dressmaking.
160 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Over 100 colour photographs plus artworks 40,000 words Rights Sold: Cant, Fr, Rus US distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 185368 710 3 hardback
Price: £19.99
Make Your Own Patterns
René Bergh
An invaluable reference and project book for anyone wishing to devise their own dress-making patterns.
128 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 75 colour photographs 200 two-colour artworks 20,000 words Rights Sold: Fr, Rus, Sp US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 702 2 paperback
Price: £10.99
Classic Clothes
René Bergh
Suitable for both beginners and advanced dressmakers, this practical guide to making and wearing classic clothes enables you to customize patterns to create clothes that fit your figure for no extra cost.
144 pages 280 x 215mm / 11 x 8½ in 70 colour photographs 250 artworks 25,000 words Rights sold: Rus ISBN 1 85974 515 6 hardback
Price £16.99
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Knits for Babies and Toddlers
Fiona McTague
Written by a talented young knitting designer, a great range of wools has been knitted here into a beautiful wardrobe of baby clothes, as well as blankets and cuddly toys to complete the nursery. Patterns for ages ranging from three to eighteen months have all been thoroughly tested, with full instructions for new knitters.
128 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Over 100 colour photographs and illustrations, 8 black and white charts and 54 stitch diagrams 20,000 words ISBN 1 85974 624 1 hardback
Price: £14.99 JULY 2001
