Have you always wanted to crochet your own blanket, but didn't know where to begin? In The Compact Book of Crochet Blankets, we take you through everything you need to know to complete your crafty project! Whether you want to crochet a blanket for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, you will find a variety of patterns inside to make lovely, ......
With their delicate textures and soft colours, theres no doubt about why watercolours are the most popular painting medium. But as any artist will tell you, getting started with painting isnt as simple as buying the right kit - there are techniques to practise, mistakes to make, and skills to perfect.
First established in medieval times, quilting and patchwork have grown from a re-emergence in the 1960's into a positive boom with today's crafters. The Compact Beginners Guide to Quilting and Patchwork will show you everything you require to start completing your own patchwork projects, from the basic tools you will need through all the best ......
Compared with camera phones and compact cameras, modern DSLRs can seem terribly over-complicated to the novice photographer. The truth is, they have to be over-complicated to satisfy the needs of a diverse range of users, despite the fact that most photographers will only use a small percentage of the features on a regular basis. What the beginner ......
In recent years we have seen a popularity boom surrounding all kinds of crafts. Once the reserve of older generations, hand-knitting skills have taken on a new life as a modern art form and relaxing pastime. So, from lavish fashion trends to homemade gifts, add a hand-crafted touch to your garments, gifts and decorations with the help of The ......
The guitar is one of the most popular instruments for first-time learners, allowing players the flexibility to play various musical styles. Whether you aspire to play for fun or to live out your ambitions of taking the stage at Wembley, the end goal may seem like a distant dream when you strum your first chord. With what might seem like an endless ......
Theres something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether youre adorning it with a flowery motif, cross stitching the name of a newborn or creating something colourful for your wall, the punching of the needle through a fat quarter or Aida.
Crochet as a hobby has boomed in recent years, with the art being passed down to younger generations. Fashionable and thrifty, making your own garments, gifts, and decorations has become a really popular pastime. The Complete Beginners Guide To Crochet shows you all the essential stitches and techniques you'll need to get started, from your ......
The Ultimate Guide to the Aircraft that Changed the World
"The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space on the infinite highway of the air." Wilbur Wright The twentieth century was still in its infancy when the Wright Brothers famously changed the course of human history in late 1903 when they achieved the elusive ......
