Bøger udgivet af David & Charles

25 simple Christmas Decorations to make in five different themes, whether you are looking to crochet fun and festive decorations or for something more sophisticated, this book is packed full of ideas to make your handmade decorations extra special this Christmas.

Learn how to draw awesome fashion looks in the hottest styles from Gothic to Romantic and everything in between. With style inspiration on the key looks of each theme and tips on drawing garments in each style, The Fashion Design Workbook will start you on the road to becoming the next big name in fashion design!

100 innovative paper projects by regular Mollie Makes contributor Kirsty Neale. You'll find ideas for unique stationery, creative home decor, cute jewellery, inspiring wedding ideas, upcycled gifts and accessories, using diverse papercraft techniques, plus tear out patterned papers.

You can never have too many bags and this collection from Melly McNeice is the perfect inspiration to make a few more!The book is packed with bag designs for all occasions including totes, clutch bags and handbags, together with the more practical 'sleepover' bag, back pack and ubiquitous nappy changing bag.Full sized pull out patterns are included for each bag for precision pattern cutting enabling you to get sewing straight away without having to print out sheets of paper!All the patterns have step diagrams for easy piecing. There's also a general techniques section explaining the tools and equipment you'll need to get started.

Do you love the idea of printing your own fabrics at home but don't know where to start? This comprehensive guide to screen printing shows just how easy it is to create beautiful, hand printed fabrics at your kitchen table and then turn them into stunning projects for family and friends.

Maisie Parrish's Naughty Cakes is the latest book from bestselling sugarcraft author Maisie Parrish, and features seven cake designs that are funny, unique and just a little bit naughty - perfect for grown-up parties and celebrations! Each design also includes mini cake variations.

Created by the Society for All Artists, the world's largest and most influential art society, this practical and inspirational book features 101 essential techniques handpicked by the SAA from their most high-profile artists, bringing their knowledge and expertise in all mediums and subjects to artists of any age and ability.

The four members of Fat Quarterly, the popular e-zine on modern quilting, share the secrets of using colour in quilting successfully. Discover more about colour theory and how to use it in the context of quilting, then apply this theory to practical modern quilting projects, from quilts and cushions to wall hangings, table runners and bags.

Successful in motorsports, "e;Leaf"e; was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good business principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life. This text tells the story of the firm.

Cake decorating is the perfect way to celebrate at any time of the year, and this book is packed with colourful cake designs for every occasion. This title features 10 chapters, each with a main cake design and two co-ordinating smaller treats, including cupcakes, mini cakes, cookies, fondant fancies and chocolates.

Scooter Mania! Recollections of the Isle of Man International Scooter Rally offers a complete history of the event including competitors and organizers personal experiences, the controversies and difficulties experienced by the Rally Committee in what became a remarkable 20 year chapter in the history of Scootering Sport and Tradition.

Discover how easy it is to use the natural goodness of plants with over 50 homemade beauty recipes that can help you feel better, look better and have a healthy year! Make your own homemade remedies using plants and herbs from gardens and hedgerows, including camomile bath soak, chocolate lip gloss, witch hazel spot gel, cold treatments and more!

Over 25 fun and simple projects to make with ready-made wool felt. As well as flat felt and felt shapes, some of the projects include ribbons, buttons, beads and wool roving for needle-felting. There are projects for every age, theme and occasion, from jewellery and kid's toys to home accessories and decorations.

Discover a colourful world of adorable bugs and pretty flowers with this fun collection of sewn gifts! Whether it's a pretty butterfly mobile for a new arrival, a cute snail toy for a boy or a handy ladybug bag for a girl, all of the designs are easy to create and made using Melly's Snug as a Bug fabrics.

Learn how to make gorgeous sugar flower cake toppers and embellishments to create 7 stunning, easy-to-achieve celebration cake designs, mini cakes, cookies and cupcakes with this stunning booklet of sugar flower techniques from the bestselling The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible.

Knit letters from A to Z-in 3D-for creative personalized projects.Knit the Alphabet is the only book on the market to focus on 3D knitted letters. Features twenty-six unique knitting patterns with three size variations and three bonus patterns-ampersand, star, and heart.The knitting patterns are quick and easy to make, and are made as one piece-so no need to sew a seam! Every letter can be made in three sizes, approximately 3.5, 6.5, or 11 inches high, simply by changing your needle and yarn size.Completed letters can be used individually or combined to make words or phrases-great to use to decorate your home or as personalized accessories, jewelry, and gift wrapping.Includes full basic knitting techniques, perfect for beginners and more experienced knitters alike!

Progressing from a simple introduction to composition to a discussion of more challenging concepts such as using disharmony, eidetic images and the Gestalt Theory, this book leads you through the theory, skills and techniques needed to achieve beautiful compositions.

A collection of Japanese style quilting projects by Susan Briscoe. Includes stepinstructions for creating Japanese style quilting projects including throws,cushions and quilts. The projects feature traditional Japanese techniques,designs and fabrics.

A collection of classic sampler quilt block patterns from Lynne Edwards. Features stepinstructions for creating 9 classic quilting blocks which can be quilted as yougo. Includes techniques for finishing, quilting and how to turn them into asampler quilt or wall hanging.

A collection of quick and easy quilting projects including designs by authors such as Lin Clements, Marion Elliot and Tacha Bruecher from Fat Quarterly. The projects include home decoration notions such as hanging hearts, quilted oven gloves, table mats and cushions. Every project is quick and easy to do even if you've never quilted before.

Create your own beautiful floral table arrangements with expert advice from this team of master florists. Featuring over 35 designs in a wide variety of styles, each arrangement is shown step-by-step making it simple to create stunning floral designs at home.

Whether it's a pirate with his treasure chest and parrot, or a kitten with a comfy cushion and a ball of yarn to play with, each cake topper design has three unique features for readers to make - these can be used individually or mixed and matched with different designs to create unique cake toppers!

Ford's legendary Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths changed the face of performance road cars, making them as desirable to keen drivers as they are to classic collectors. This title aims to help buyers select the best car, pay the right price, and avoid the potential pitfalls. It also includes at-a-glance tips, and real-world cost considerations.

Ford's Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts (1967 to 1980) are collectable classics. This guide aims to aid potential buyers or restorers through the purchasing process. It includes at-a-glance tips, illustrated inspection guidance, valuation data, specifications, modifications you should avoid, real-world cost considerations - and even checks for spotting a fake.

Millions follow Mike and Edd's collectable car adventures on Discovery Channel's Wheeler Dealer series, now in its ninth year and shown all around the world. Here's the book to accompany the series.

From elegant tiered lace and floral cakes to amazing jewellery box and sewing machine shaped novelty cakes, 10 incredible cake designs accompanied by two smaller designs for vintage-inspired cupcakes, cookies, fondant fancies and more. Includes all the cake recipes you need, simple step by step instruction for essential cake decorating techniques.

This gorgeous collection of cushion and quilt projects are all inspired by Jo Colwill's life on her Cornish farm. Most featured designs combine patchwork with applique and hand embroidery, and the sewing techniques are clearly described to help you to achieve professional results. Includes a full-size quilt pattern for the Advent Quilt design.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert at your side. Benefit from David Orritt's years of ownership , learn how to spot a bad bike quickly and how to assess a promising bike like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!