David & Charles

A book that provides solutions for quilters' biggest problem - designs that use up their fabric hoard or 'stash'. Features 14 exciting new patchwork projects, with stunning photography and detailed step-by-step instructions. Also shows at least 8 further quilts to give extra inspiration to quilters. Smaller projects also include bags, cushions and soft toys.

This is a collection of over 25 gorgeous knitted bags for every occasion, from cool and casual to smart and stylish. Styles vary from a basic beginners bag and cute little pouches to practical tote bags, roomy back packs and knit-chick handbags. It takes into account the exciting choice of yarns available to the modern knitter, and focuses on using these to maximum effect. The variation ideas take the projects further, showing different patterns, yarns and styles through detailed photography. The book contains easy-to-follow instructions, which ensure great results, whether trying knitting techniques such as cables, fair isle or felting, adding a zip, straps or a handle, or stitching on motifs and embellishments.

These aren't your mother's handbags, they're better! Gone are the days of the basic black or brown bag that was built more for storage than for style. This exciting guide gives quilters the chance to show off their talents, add a fabulously unique bag to their own wardrobe or give as a gift, and learn new skills too. This fun and sassy book gives readers: -13 sets of detailed designs to create 21 stunning bags -Directions for creating a variety of bags including a tuck-in-bag, backpack, saddle bag, and camera satchel -Opportunities to delve into new techniques on a small scale before taking on bigger projects -Essential advice about selecting fabric and securing comfortable carrying straps A perfect guide for beginning and experienced quilters, and anyone fascinated with bags and interested in learning to quilt.

This book features an incredible 75 card and 25 tag designs in a wide range of colours and styles to help you make the perfect card for everybody on your Christmas card list. Explore a variety of fast techniques to make amazing Christmas cards and tags in less time than you think. Be inspired by the innovative variations on each project and discover an assortment of last minute seasonal card ideas in the super-quick gallery. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and hardworking photographs enable even beginners to create impressive and professional results in no time.

A lasting historical record and easily accessible guide that is equally useful to the expert and the cultured tourist. The book is divided into chapters accompanied by superbly clear descriptions, splendid illustrations and brief supplementary biographies of the great masters. The works of art are listed with all the information essential to the scholar (location within the gallery, name of artist, iconographic subject, dating, technique, dimensions and inventory number). All the artists and all the works can be easily consulted in the comprehensive indices arranged in alphabetical order. Not only are the works present on the usual tourist itinerary illustrated but the book also clarifies the history of the museum, the role played by the Medici family, and the nature of the gallery, which is a magnificent anthology of great Italian and European art.

Appealing to the fast-growing number of people who are replacing their point-and-shoot cameras with digitals, Simon Joinson explains the basics - how digital cameras work and basic information about image files, how to take better pictures and how to manipulate them using any of the basic free manipulation software packages available (as well as Photoshop). There is also detailed information on how best to print digital images, arrange them into electronic albums, send them by email, post them on a website, as well as a host of other uses not possible before the advent of digital cameras. A really versatile book that will help everyone and anyone have fun with digital photography and use it to its full potential.

Leonardo Da Vinci is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived, responsible for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Madonna of the Carnation and Vitruvian Man. Leonardo was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, and this captivating book provides the reader with a unique insight into the life and work of one of history's most intriguing figures. All of Leonardo Da Vinci's work is presented in this compact volume - from his paintings and frescos, to detailed reproductions of his remarkable encrypted notebooks. As well as featuring each individual artwork, sections of each are shown in isolation to reveal incredible details - for example, the different levels of perspective between the background sections of the Mona Lisa, and the disembodied hand in The Last Supper. 640 pages of colour artworks and photographs of Da Vinci's original notebooks, accompanied by fascinating biographical and historical details are here.

Tilda's Spring Ideas, Tilda's Summer Ideas and Tilda's Winter Ideas presented in one beautiful collector's volume for Tilda fans everywhere. Enjoy the best of Tilda throughout the seasons with this wonderful collection of sewing and papercrafting projects by world-famous designer Tone Finnanger, all made using gorgeous Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Inside you'll find patterns and step-by-step instructions for angel dolls and a range of adorable outfits, bags and purses, soft toys, garlands and cushions, storage boxes, notebooks and cards, table decorations, pretty accessories and unique DIY gifts - taking you from the first buds of spring up right to the festive season. The projects are accompanied by clear instructions, beautiful photographs, colour illustrations and full-size templates, making them perfect for crafters of all abilities.