David Charles imprint: 411 books
Beginner's Guide to Freestyle Embroidery
28 freestyle embroidery stitches
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2018
Learn the basic stitches and essential techniques to create beautiful freestyle embroidery with this comprehensive guide. Every stitch has clear step-by-step instructions and is accompanied by coloured diagrams, making it easy to create impressive embroidered designs. This short book also includes instructions for two projects--celebration bunting and a retro sunglasses case.
The Star Book
How to Understand Astronomy
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2012
See the night sky like you have never seen it before with this all-encompassing guide to astronomy. Learn all there is to know about the layout of the skies, the positions of the main constellations and the names of the brightest stars, so you can become a backyard astronomer in no time at all. With...
Quick & Simple Knit Hats & Scarves
8 Designs from Up-and-Coming Designers!
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
Learn to stitch caps, wraps and more with Quick and Simple Knit Hats and Scarves!
Look inside to find:
14 unique patterns from independent knitting designers.
Simple technique guides for creating eye-catching stitches and designs.
Beautiful and durable projects perfect for any skill level.
Quick & Simple Crochet Scarves
9 Designs from Up-and-Coming Designers!
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
Learn to stitch your own wraps, cowls and shawls with Quick and Simple Crochet Scarves!
Look inside to find:
9 unique patterns from independent designers.
Simple technique guides for creating eye-catching stitches.
Beautifully wearable projects perfect for any skill level.
Quick & Simple Crochet Hats
8 Designs from Up-and-Coming Designers!
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2012
Learn to stitch your own caps, cloches and more with Quick and Simple Crochet Hats!
Look inside to find:
8 unique patterns from independent crochet designers.
Simple technique guides for creating eye-catching stitches.
Beautifully wearable projects perfect for any skill level!
by Mike Sanders
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: February 13, 2008
Quick & Clever Acrylics offers a comprehensive introduction to painting with acrylics the 'quick & clever' way, ideal for newcomers to the medium. It explores the full potential of acrylics (using them as watercolors and oils) focusing on getting top results quickly. Each project explores...
The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible: Stenciling
A sample chapter from The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2012
Stenciling is an extremely effective way to add impressive decorations to your cakes and cookies quickly. For the best and most satisfying results, Lindy Smith recommends using laser-cut culinary stencils made from durable food-grade plastic. How you choose to add a stenciled pattern will depend on...
by May Clee-Cadman
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2008
Bakers will delight at over 40 simple yet incredibly stylish cakes for every occasion, from weddings and anniversaries, to birthdays, christenings and Christmas. Sweet and Simple Party Cakes offers a variety of irresistible cake designs in all colors, shapes and sizes. This stunning book also includes...
by May Clee-Cadman
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
You will indulge in this fresh and contemporary collection of irresistible cakes to suit every romantic occasion, from traditional wedding cakes to quirky Valentines treats and cupcakes to share with their loved ones. The author not only shows the reader how to create beautiful cakes with ease, but...
Sweet Tables - A Romance of Ruffles
A collection of sensuous desserts from Zoe Clark's The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
Bring some serious wow factor to your cake displays with a sumptuous sweet table of sensuous desserts softly textured with piped swirls, frills and ruffles in dreamy, muted tones. Includes how to make a trio of celebration cakes, white chocolate truffles, flouncy flower cookies, ruched ribbon cupcakes and tempting twirls of meringue.
A sample chapter from Zoe Clark's The Cake Parlour.
Stitch, Craft, Create: Cake Decorating
13 quick & easy cake decorating projects
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2012
Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? These brilliant quick & easy cake decorating projects give you the opportunity to try something new and expand your crafting skills! From beautiful biscuits to floral cupcakes, festive treats to celebratory cakes designs, create stunning...
Character Cake Toppers
Over 65 Design Ideas for Sugar Fondant Models
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2013
Learn how to make amazing fondant cake topper designs, with over 65 ideas for sugar characters, bases and accessories!
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...
100 Buttercream Flowers
The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Piping Flowers in Buttercream Icing
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2015
Learn to pipe 100 different buttercream flowers to showcase on your cakes with this complete visual reference to piping flowers--each flower is demonstrated on a cupcake, with five full scale projects to show you how to combine your flowers into a masterpiece cake.
Chef Duff Goldman of Ace...
Chic & Unique Flower Arrangements
Over 35 Modern Designs for Simple Floral Table Decorations
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Make your own stunning floral table centerpieces with this beautiful and practical guide to flower arranging from a team of award-winning master florists.
Arrangements to suit every occasion including weddings, Christmas, vintage tea parties, mother's day, birthdays, family get-togethers and...