Kirsty Neale

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 noticed people sharing pictures of embroidery displayed in the same hoop used to stitch it, but right from the start it seemed like the smartest of solutions.

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, embroidery, crochet, papercraft, painting, stamping, cross stitch and patchwork. The 100 projects offer a diverse range of ideas for using everything in your craft stash to create unique items for...

A fresh, fun and contemporary book of 100 DIY paper projects with a modern, quirky twist! Paperie features a myriad of innovative ideas and easy-to-master papercraft techniques including clever ideas for unique stationery, home decor, cute paper jewellery, inspiring wedding ideas, upcycled gifts and one-of-a-kind accessories. Each of the techniques are accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions and diagrams – techniques include origami, stamping, stencilling, embossing, transfers,...