Books published by David & Charles

A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for quick Christmas cards from leading cross stitch designers. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow instructions.

A creative new take on an old favorite-including delightful patterns for special occasions and gifts.The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of 3D granny square crochet patterns. Choose your favorite from one hundred different designs including flowers, animals, food and drink, and motifs, whether it's a fragrant rose, a cherry pie, or a jellyfish. Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the granny square design.There are also ten bright and beautiful projects showing you how to use the squares to make special gifts for friends and family including an animal themed baby blanket, a fruity cushion, and a decorative garland, and patterns designed for Christmas, birthdays, and other occasions.

A multi-platform solution to the growing problem of burnout caused by prolonged stress. This undated journal spans 12 weeks with weekly lessons delivered through the pages of the journal alongside an online dashboard with lifetime access to video lessons in yoga, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition and breathwork.

The horse's body can be organised into 11 complex interrelated systems that function efficiently to maintain life. Divided into 11 chapters, this book explains the importance and relevance of each anatomical system. It uses high quality photographs and intricate paintings on live horses with top tips and facts.

Paper florist Eileen Lim shares her secrets to crafting flowers and insects from crepe paper, with step-by-step photos and full-size templates. Learn to make paper roses, peonies, dahlias, daffodils, tulips and more, as well as how to combine flowers into bouquets. Alongside the flowers are tutorials for paper butterflies, beetles and bees.

The ultimate reference for journaling, packed with over 1000 motifs to decorate your dot journal pages. Trace direct from the page, or follow one of the exercises to improve your skills. This book will be a constant source of inspiration for journaling and an 'instant fix' for people who find the more artistic side of journaling a challenge.

Provides the reader with an insight into the life and work of one of history's most intriguing figures, Leonardo Da Vinci. Almost all of his work is presented in this volume - from his paintings and frescos, to detailed reproductions of his remarkable encrypted notebooks.

Mosaic crochet is a technique that allows you to work two-colour patterns without having to change yarns in one row, and produces incredible modern geometric patterns. This book by crochet designer Esme Crick is the only guide to mosaic crochet and contains 12 blanket designs and 12 spin-off patterns for home accessories.

Create wrist warmers, fingerless gloves, and mittens in fifty beautiful Latvian designs.Discover the magical story of Latvian mittens and learn to knit fifty designs based on traditional pattersn in this colorful collection by Latvian knitter Ieva Ozolina.Learn the stranded colorwork technique and the basic mitten recipe needed to knit like a Latvian!Choose from fifty beautiful designs, each presented with a chart.Get started with simple wrist warmers and fingerless gloves, and progress to full mittens as your confidence grows.

Boro is the ultimate slow stitching technique. This collection explores the history of Japanese textile technique boro, and its relevance to the contemporary sewer looking for sustainable sewing techniques.

Craft your own comfort with these uplifting cross stitch projects featuring spirit-boosting quotes.Cross Stitch for the Soul is a collection of beautifully designed motivational and inspirational quotes rendered in easy cross-stitching techniques that will raise the spirits, both during the making process and beyond, as gifts for loved ones or as treasured pictures on the wall.Cross stitch is a wonderfully calming and mindful occupation, a chance to slow down, embrace the process, and create something beautiful. The twenty designs in this collection feature quotes that will resonate with anyone in need of a little boost.Designed by leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon, aka Stitchrovia, whose modern styling appeals to crafters of all ages and abilities, these inspiring quotes will provide comfort, motivation, and an all-around positive spin on life, reminding us that we are brave, we are strong, and we have the power to make our own futures-one stitch at a time!

Let an expert teach you the traditional craft of Japanese country quilting, ';the perfect simple, low-cost hobby to get you off your phone' (Slate). Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses a simple running stitch to create beautiful patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting, and embroidery. Sashiko, pronounced shash-ko, means ';stab stitch' and refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up hundreds of distinctive decorative patterns. This book begins by exploring the origins of the technique: to strengthen clothes and to make them warmer. The ';Getting Started' section describes everything you need to begin stitching, including selecting suitable fabrics and threads, marking out patterns on the fabric, as well as the stitching technique itself. Ten project chapters show how easy it is to use sashiko patterns to make beautiful items for the home. The sashiko patterns are described in step-by-step detail in the pattern library, showing you exactly how to achieve each individual pattern with ease. Finally, a gallery of work by contemporary Japanese textile artists provides extra inspiration. ';A book I would suggest anyone getting started with sashiko would benefit from having in their library... Susan Briscoe writes with an obvious fondness for Japanese culture.' The Ardent Thread

Stitch a greener future with this stunning collection of 20 environmentally friendly designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Featuring easy-to-read full-colour charts and step-by-step guidance for beginner stitchers, this book is printed on sustainable FSC paper, and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth.

Presents a complete fashion school for drawing and painting fashion figures, garments, and accessories for aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Designed for newcomers and improvers, this title shows them how to construct the head and figure, compose for impact, and use all available media.

Knitted Wild Animal Friends by Louise Crowther is a captivating book published by David & Charles in 2022. This book falls under the unique genre of knitting and crafts, making it an excellent pick for those who love creating with their hands. Louise Crowther, an acclaimed author in the field, takes readers on a charming journey into the world of hand-knitted animals. Each page is filled with detailed instructions and vibrant illustrations, making the process of knitting your own wild animal friends enjoyable and straightforward. From the publisher David & Charles, known for their high-quality craft books, this publication is sure to inspire and entertain. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a beginner looking for a new hobby, Knitted Wild Animal Friends is a must-have in your collection.

Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys and their outfits by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. All the animals have their own unique style and personality but the outfits can also be mixed and matched to create endless possibilities.

DIY Watercolor Flowers is a captivating book by Marie Boudon, published in 2019 by David & Charles. This book falls under the genre of Art and Craft, specifically focusing on watercolor painting. The book guides the reader through the beautiful world of watercolor flowers, teaching them how to create their own masterpieces. The author, Marie Boudon, beautifully explains the techniques and nuances of watercolor painting, making it simple and accessible for everyone, regardless of their painting experience. The publication year, 2019, marks the year when this treasure trove of artistic knowledge was shared with the world. The publisher, David & Charles, is known for their high-quality art books, and this one is no exception. DIY Watercolor Flowers is a must-have for every art enthusiast's library.

The essential guide to 150 fabric manipulation techniques including pleating, folding, gathering, smocking, quilting and applique. Ruth explains her innovative variations of these traditional techniques and offers inspirational project ideas. Features colour photography and illustrations throughout.

Learn all about knitting ganseys with this comprehensive sourcebook from an expert in the subject, Di Gilpin. Discover all the techniques you need to make an authentic gansey sweater including the under arm gusset and shoulder seams as well patterns for more contemporary style projects.

Learn everything you need to know to get started with alcohol inks, with step-by-step techniques on creating incredible, bold and colourful, abstract art. As well as paintings, you'll discover inspiration and advice on using the techniques to decorate fashion and home accessories for striking handmade gifts.

The beloved Scandinavian Tilda brand brings you quilts for all seasons-from springtime's Scrapflower Quilt to winter's Happy Snowman Quilt.World-renowned for her beautiful fabrics and charming designs, Tone Finnanger has established Tilda as a creative lifestyle that makers dream of. From her inspirational studio on an island in Norway's Oslofjord, comes this divine collection of quilt patterns, all made with the latest Tilda fabric collections.Fourteen quilts, many with matching pillows, are shown with gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions, piecing diagrams and full-size templates. The designs feature a range of motifs including cats, angels, birdhouses, trees, teapots, fruit, flowers and more that quilters will simply adore. Cut, piece, baste, quilt and bind your way into Tilda's world with this exquisite pattern book, and make quilts you'll cherish forever.

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew from sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe. Sew all 365 to make a beautiful sashiko sampler quilt featuring all the designs.

Draw the cutest kawaii pictures for a whole year - this fun book for the young and young at heart covers the widest range of kawaii motifs ever - 365 of them no less! Topics featured include animals, food, plants, clothes, household objects, musical instruments, people, vehicles, buildings and landmarks, weather icons and even space motifs.

For many people who want to keep a journal, the fear of the blank page can be a very real stumbling block, but is definitely something that can be resolved. In this essential reference guide, journaling expert Helen Colebrook offers up all her knowledge, tips and tricks to ensure you get truly bitten by the journaling bug.

Learn to sew bags for all occasions with this ultimate reference guide to the latest bag making techniques, featuring eight full-size bag patterns.Includes a comprehensive techniques section cover everything from zips, pockets, piping, and how to use the latest bag hardware to get you started, even if you've never sewn a bag before.As well as all the core skills, expert bag designer, Mrs. H., shares her tips for getting a professional finish on your handmade bags and how to resize patterns to get the perfect fit.Also includes patterns and instructions for eight fantastic bag projects like clutches and hold-alls so can start your bag making journey now!

Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Briscoe has compiled a collection of over 60 pattern charts and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection.

Twenty sewing projects for home decor and accessories inspired by the Japanese aesthetic that appreciates the beauty of imperfection.Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of "e;perfect imperfection."e; This collection of twenty sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates the beauty in the ordinary and imperfect.The projects are grouped according to how we live, for example: living; sleeping; eating and exploring. Sewing and quilting expert and fabric designer, Karen Lewis, has used a limited palette of earthy tones and the best quality natural fabrics including linen, cotton, denim and wool to create a stunning collection of simple, sewn projects.Try out some simple wabi-sabi style sewing techniques such as hand piecing, sashiko embroidery, big stitch quilting, and visible mending to create unique items for your home whether it's a full-sized bed quilt, simple coasters for your favorite mug or a stunning scarf to wrap up in.

Sew the squad! Create the fashionably attired stuffed animals Reynard the Fox, Clementine the Cat, Freddie the Badger, and Wilhelmina the Mouse.Learn to make Luna Lapin's friends and their exquisite wardrobes. This collection of sewing patterns features four of Luna's best friends and their clothes including a fox, a cat, a badger, a mouse, and even a baby Luna!Author Sarah Peel takes classic garments and recreates them on a miniature scale and with exquisite fabrics including Liberty cottons, wool tweed and French lace.Full sized patterns and step-by-step instructions are included-as well as a collection of charming stories about the characters and their adventures.Praise for Making Luna Lapin"e;[The] cutest of Heirloom Hares . . . The book is a little treasure; it's beautifully photographed throughout and contains some sweet stories."e; -Sew Sarah Smith"e;If you're into sewing super cute softies with big personalities, this book might just be up your ally . . . [a] gem."e; -Studio iHanna

All you could want to know about the most famous and popular high performance sidedraught carbs. Covers strip and rebuild, tuning, choke sizes and much more.