David Charles imprint: 411 books
The Quilter's Bible
The indespensable guide to patchwork, quilting, and applique
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2011
This title presents essential know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas collected from international top-name quilters. Ideal for both the beginners looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and the committed quilters searching for authoritative reference...
by Clare Kingslake
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Folk style quilts add charm and comfort to any homes. Here, simple yet effective quiltmaking and appliqué techniques for hand and machine work are combined with a quirky folk style. Drawing on a palette of soft country colors, author Clare Kingslake has created a project collection to brighten up...
Quilt Color Workshop
Creative Color Combinations for Quilters
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2014
Fat Quarterly e-zine members share the secrets of using color in your quilting successfully. Discover more about color theory and how to use it in the context of quilting, then apply this theory to practical projects, from quilts and cushions, to wall hangings, table runners and bags.
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Country Style Quilting
14 Stunning Patchwork Quilts and Gifts
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2015
Bring the feel of the countryside into your home with this unique collection of patchwork quilts and gifts from quilt designer, Lynette Anderson.
Lynette's inspiration comes from nature, her garden and her animals, and all of these are reflected in this new collection of patterns. The designs...
Cutting Edge Fashion Illustration
Step-by-step Contemporary Fashion Illustration - Traditional, Digital and Mixed Media
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Cutting-Edge Fashion Illustration is the go-to resource and inspiration if you're a budding fashion designer, fashion illustrator or just simply want to learn more illustration techniques.
Covers all key areas of illustration using traditional, digital and mixed media methods, offering clear...
I Love Cross Stitch Dragons & Unicorns
8 Fantasy Creatures to Stitch
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2013
This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for dragons & unicorns, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.
I Love Cross Stitch Words of Wisdom
12 Inspirational Designs
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2013
This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns with special messages for every occasion, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.
A taste of... Stitch at Home
Three sample projects from Mandy Shaw's latest book
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Three sample projects from Mandy Shaw's Stitch at Home, including a pretty 'place setting' tablecloth, summery bunting and a selection of 'cutwork' cushions (plus an adorable mini pincushion!). These sweet stitchery and appliqué projects are perfect to get you sewing! Each project features step-by-step instructions and illustrated techniques.
by Editors of D&C
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Cats are well-known for their curiosity, but giraffes? This pretty, prancing giraffe certainly has an inquisitive side to her nature, although she can be a bit jumpy and bound off if things go horribly wrong as a consequence of her investigations. Simple gathering is used to good effect here in creating...
Pretty Patchwork Homestyle Decorations
4 sewing, patchwork and applique designs for the home
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2012
A tempting range of 4 quick-to-stitch patchwork patterns from bestselling author Helen Philipps. These patchwork projects are simple but inspiring, with beautiful detail and lots of extra ideas. The designs make perfect handmade gifts for all occasions or pretty decorations for the home including...
Sew Easy for Kids
3 simple projects for kids to sew
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2012
An exciting collection of easy sewing projects for children aged 5–11, including 3 simple projects for kids to sew that they will really love to make. Your children will have great fun learning important sewing techniques with simple instructions written just for them, and can make loads of exciting...
How to Macrame
The essential guide to macrame knots and techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 2016
In this ultimate comprehensive guide, expert author Dorothy Wood makes it easy to master macrame in no time.
Learn all of the basic knots with clear diagrams, step-by-step instructions and photographs, before developing your skills with more advanced techniques such as incorporating beads into...
by Lorna Yabsley
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2014
The only complete guide to photography designed specifically for women who want to improve their photographic skills for both pleasure and profit. With inspirational case studies and examples from professional and semi-pro female photographers, user-friendly technical explanations and image critiques,...
10 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops
Unique and inspiring projects to decorate your home
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2013
From the introduction:
Framing a piece of embroidery or an appliqued picture used to be a tricky and often prohibitively expensive business. The concept of framing an unumbellished piece of fabirc just because you liked the pattern was pretty much out of the question. I'm not sure when I first...