78 Bookstand Stock your shelves with the latest craft-related book releases HAND LETTERING AND BEYOND By Sofie Bjö rkgren-Nä se £12.99 9789188369802 Dokument Press Learn the basics of letterforms and styles, tools and materials, and practice eight different alphabets created exclusively for this book. With step-bystep instructions and exercises, this workbook will guide you through the process of learning the techniques and skills necessary to create beautiful, unique lettering. You’ll learn the basics of letterform structure, spacing and alignment, and progress to more advanced techniques where you will be able to design your own beautiful letters as well as creating letter images with composition and decorative embellishments that make your text stand out. We say: From notes, invitation cards, marking and signs, to decorative artwork, there’s always a use for hand lettering! THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO CROCHET By Claire Montgomerie £12.99 9781800921313 Search Press In this complete course, crochet expert Claire Montgomerie covers everything you need to get started: essential tools and materials, how to hold your hook, make your first stitches, fasten off and read a pattern. Clear step-by-step photographs and a handy fold-out flap with crochet abbreviations make it accessible for all, whether you’re hooking your first stitch or revisiting the basics. We say: Get your crochet off to a flying start with eight simple projects and multiple techniques. Hand lettering Crochet ABSTRACT EMBROIDERY By Emily Botelho £17.99 9781800920965 Search Press Rich in texture and vibrant in colour, Emily Botelho’s stunning abstract embroideries are works of art in thread and have earned her a worldwide following. In this, her first book, she showcases 12 beautiful projects inspired by three distinct environments: coastal, mountain and urban. She leads the reader through her unique creative process, from finding inspiration and creating bespoke fabric backgrounds to embellishing each embroidery with a diverse range of stitches, beads and found items that capture a moment in time. Her use of intuitive, slow stitching and a vibrant palette, taken from sources as diverse as mossy rocks or peeling paint, make each of her pieces completely unique. We say: Filled with sumptuous photographs, creative insights and helpful advice, along with an additional gallery section, this book will inspire creative embroiderers of all abilities. Embroidery
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