Heather Luke’s Complete Curtain- Making Course
Heather Luke
Best-selling author, Heather Luke, presents a fabulous display of the best curtain styles for today’s homes. An essential guide to designing and making the complete range of window dressings, her beautifully illustrated and expertly written new book contains methods for basic blinds, curtains, pelmets and tiebacks and advice on how to get the most out of modern fabrics.
160 pages 290 x 228 mm / 11¼ x 9 in Over 250 colour photographs 24,000 words Rights sold: USA, CanISBN 1 85974 439 7 hardback
Price: £20.00
Curtains
Second Edition
Heather Luke
An updated edition of the classic best-seller featuring over 30 original ideas for window treatments and practical information on measuring windows, choosing fabrics and sewing curtains. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions are complemented by a comprehensive basic techniques chapter.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs 20 colour artworks 20,000 words Rights Sold: Fr, Hun, Man, Por, Rus, Slk, USA, Can, ISBN 1 85974 155 X hardback
Price: £12.99
ISBN 1 85974 156 8 paperback
Price: £8.99
DESIGN & MAKE SERIES
Each title in this best-selling series contains over 30 projects showing how to achieve soft furnishings of a professional standard, at a fraction of the retail cost. The photographic gallery of ideas demonstrates how to adapt basic techniques and add a variety of finishing touches for that individual look.
Blinds
Heather Luke
From roller blinds to Roman and cascade blinds, here are sumptuous or more practical solutions for all tastes. Measuring and fitting fabric plus all the necessary techniques are clearly explained. The fully illustrated, easy-to-follow projects are suitable for all levels of experience.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs 20 colour artworks, 20,000 words Rights Sold: Dan, Fr, Man, Pol, Rus, Slk, USA, Can, ISBN 1 85368 529 1 paperback
Price: £8.99
Cushions
Heather Luke
From measuring material to filling cushions, this book explains all the necessary techniques and has practical and decorative ideas for all tastes and purposes. Numerous projects include scatter cushions, bolsters and seat cushions.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs 20 colour artworks, 20,000 words Rights Sold: Cz, Dan, Dut, Fr, Hun, Man, Rus, Slk, US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 531 3 paperback
Price: £8.99
Loose Covers
Heather Luke
How to make loose covers for stools, sofas, daybeds and garden furniture is explained from planning and measuring through to the finishing details. All techniques – including piping, quilting, draping and tailoring – are clearly explained and illustrated, and numerous photographs accompany the projects and provide inspiration.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs 20 colour artworks, 20,000 words Rights Sold: Cz, Fr, Hun, Man, Pol, Rus, Slk, ISBN 1 85368 870 3 paperback
Price: £8.99
Bedroom Furnishings
Heather Luke
Canopies, pillows, sheets duvets and valances are just some of the many possible soft furnishings which can transform the bedroom. This book provides all you need to know to make bed furnishings yourself, including clear instructions for each project and advice on measuring and estimating material.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs 20 colour artworks 20,000 words Rights Sold: Cz, Fr, Man, Pol, Rus, Slk, US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 533 X paperback
Price: £8.99
Decorative Details
Heather Luke
Transforming stools, chairs and tables or decorating lampshades, baskets and boxes with those individual touches can change a room entirely. Numerous artworks, accompanied by clear instructions, show a range of projects and techniques suitable for all tastes.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs 20 colour artworks 20,000 words Rights Sold: Cz, Fr, Man, Pol, Rus, Slk, US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 85368 943 2 paperback
Price: £8.99
Soft Furnishings
Heather Luke
This lavishly illustrated book explains in practical steps all you need to know to make a wide range of beautiful blinds, throws, loose covers, curtains, cushions, bed drapes and decorative details.
192 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 230 colour photographs 50,000 words ISBN 1 85368 440 6 hardback
Price: £19.99
The Complete Book of Soft Furnishings
René Bergh and Karen Coetzee
An invaluable reference and hands-on book which shows the reader how to achieve smart and stylish soft furnishings. Divided into easy-to-follow sections, it covers everything you need to know about planning, measuring, estimating fabric and making successful soft furnishings time and time again.
160 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 85 colour photographs 45,000 words Rights Sold: Fr, USA, Can ISBN 1 85974 466 4 paperback
Price: £12.99
Make Your Own Curtains and Blinds
Lani van Reenen
Provides expert practical advice and instructions on the many ways to dress up or dress down a window. Explains how to measure and make up a variety of stunning curtains and blinds and how to accessorize them.
72 pages 215 x 224 mm / 8½ x 8¾ in 48 colour photographs 70 black and white artworks 15,000 words Rights Sold: Por, Sp, USA, Can ISBN 1 85368 269 1 hardback
Price: £9.99
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
Rag Rugs
Consultant editor: Juju Vail
Written by a talented team of contemporary rag rug makers, this book takes this traditional craft and brings it into the 21st century. Using a range of traditional techniques and widely available materials, the easy-to-acheive projects, featuring both classic and modern designs, will appeal to crafters of all ages and levels of ability.
80 pages 257 x 227 mm / 11 x 8½ in Approximately 100 colour photographs Approximately 15,000 words ISBN 1 85974 879 1 hardback
Price: £12.99
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