David Charles imprint: 411 books
Buttercream One-Tier Wonders
30 Simple and Sensational Buttercream Cakes
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Never serve a boring looking cake again!
This stunning collection of buttercream cake decorating projects will transform your regular bakes into works of art, using simple techniques and nothing but 100% delicious buttercream.
With 30 step-by-step single-tier cake decorating projects...
Washi Tape Christmas
Easy Holiday Craft Ideas with Washi Tape
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2014
With such a massive range of festive patterns and designs in the craft stores, crafting with washi tape at Christmas is the ultimate joy of the season! In this super collection of over 30 simple craft projects, author Kami Bigler of "NoBiggie" blog fame, shows you how to use washi tape in...
Simply Modern Wedding Cakes
Over 20 Contemporary Designs for Remarkable Yet Achievable Wedding Cakes
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Bestselling cake decorating author and world-renown sugarcraft teacher, Lindy Smith shows you how to create remarkable wedding cakes with the minimum of fuss.
The wedding cake is the centre of any bride's big day, and having a design that is contemporary yet doesn't cost the earth is high on...
by Barbara Case
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2007
Combines the popular craft of beading with beautiful semi-precious stones, which are collected by many. Features a variety of versatile ideas which can be adapted for any type of gem or bead. Readers will learn to reate beautiful gemstone jewelry with this dazzling collection of over 100 projects,...
by Prudence Rogers
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Get fired up by fuse beads with this stunning collection of simple makes!
A new wave of crafters are turning Perler Beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colourful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated...
by Susan Briscoe
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2006
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...
by Lisa Lam
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2010
The ultimate practical guide to sewing fabulous bags from expert Lisa Lam!
Detailed photographs illustrate every technique in this unique book, from choosing fabric to inserting fastenings
Expert tips, trade secrets and inspirational advice result in professional and beautiful results
A capsule wardrobe...
by Susan Briscoe
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2009
Susan Briscoe’s new collection of practical designs for bags and purses are sure to inspire. She takes you through a collection of 14 designs - a duo for every day of the week - with each complimentary pair featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that make the bags quick and fun to create....
Beginner's Guide to Quilting
16 Projects to Learn to Quilt
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Learn how to make beautiful quilts with this comprehensive guide to patchwork and quilting for beginners.
Covers all aspects of quilting from piecing and patchwork to quilting and binding.
Includes quick and clever techniques with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Choose from 16 small and...
by Lynette Anderson
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2010
A collection of delightful character quilted projects from world-renowned designer, Lynette Anderson, perfect for cat and dog lovers. Several large quilts are featured in this book, along with bags, pincushions, pillows and needlecases. These smaller projects make ideal gifts.
Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing
18 Easy Sewing Projects for DIY Gifts and Toys from Fabric Remnants
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2015
The fabulous Kim Kruzich aka Retro Mama showcases her unique style and skill with color in this contemporary collection of 20 simple sewing projects all designed to be made from leftover fabrics, Genius!
The 20 adorable handmade projects in Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing combine sewing, patchwork,...
Fabric Manipulation
150 Creative Sewing Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Fabric manipulation - the art of creating constructed textiles - is demystified in this encyclopedia of sewing techniques.
Features 150 creative sewing techniques, from smocking, trapunto quilting and reverse applique to Suffolk puffs, pleating and shirring.
Includes hundreds of diagrams and...
Trio of Dimensional Flowers
Create 3 beautiful three-dimentional flowers using machine quilting, patchwork and applique techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
Learn how to make amazing three-dimensional flowers with machine quilting, patchwork and appliqué techniques.
Detailed step-by-step artworks and gorgeous photography beautifully illustrate Pauline's innovative techniques, which are acompanied by full-size templates.
Variations for each flower...
Hoop La!
100 Things To Do with Embroidery Hoops
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2013
There are endless practical and decorative uses for the humble embroidery hoop: from pretty wall art and hanging mobiles to functional pin boards, key racks, mirrors and storage. Kirsty Neale explores the numerous different ways to decorate your hoops with a range of techniques including applique,...