Tell us a little bit about yourself? After years of editing magazines in London, I decamped to a smallholding in Herefordshire where I write books and magazine features surrounded by vegetables and chickens. Previous books include ‘The Witch’s Yearbook: spells, stones, tools and rituals for a year of modern magic’, which was also published by […]
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An interview with Jane Crowfoot : The Fruit Garden Crochet Blanket
Tell us a little bit about yourself? Trained as a constructed textile designer, I have worked within the hand-knitting craft industry for more than 25 years and I hope that I am recognised as one of the leading designers within my field, more recently acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the UK crochet revival. […]
December Giveaway Competition #DANDCBOOKS
Want to win 5 David & Charles Books of your choice!? Well here is your chance! For December 2022, we’re running a giveaway to give you a chance to start 2023 with a bundle of books you know you’ll love! The competition is simple, to enter: Share your review of any one of our books […]
Kew Gardens Online Courses | Black Friday 20% Off All Courses!
Get 20% off all courses with Kew Online Courses this winter – perfect to gift to a friend or to enjoy for yourself! Choose your course to bring the experience of Kew learning to your home with exclusive online classes. You can select the ‘Online Course’ option if you want access to the instructional content […]
RSN Self-Paced Video Online Courses | Black Friday Deals
Learn online with The Royal School of Needlework this winter! The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the international centre of excellence for the art of hand embroidery, offering a range of courses for beginners through to advanced. Steeped in history with unrivaled expertise in the techniques of hand embroidery, the RSN has taken this […]
Crochet You | Bonus Project!
“Crochet You!” is the debut book from crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, and features a wide range of patterns for amigurumi dolls and any accessory they may need. The book, which was published this month is led by representation and inclusivity. Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children – every child should be able […]
Interview With Eileen Lim, Author Of Crepe Paper Blooms, Bugs & Butterflies
Tell us a little bit about yourself? Hi! I’m Eileen and I grew up in sunny Singapore. I am a full-time, self-taught paper artist and I love making flowers (and bugs!) out of Italian crepe paper. I am a big Jane Austen fan, pink is my favourite colour, and I can’t go without at least […]
Interview with Rachel Duffy | Creative Makeup
For the release of Creative Makeup – debut book from Rachel Duffy, we sat down to talk all things creative and make-up related! Check out what Rachel had to say… Tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m a 34-year-old artist, educator, and mother hailing from Liverpool. As a mythology and art obsessive, I have […]
Q&A With Patty Lyons, Author Of Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag Of Tricks
We caught up with Patty Lyons about her brand new book, Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks, and here’s what she had to say: Tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a nationally recognised knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in my pursuit […]
Q&A With Terri Watson, Author Of New School Macramé
Macramé is so popular right now, and with artists and books like this, it’s easy to see why. Terri Watson sat down with us to talk about her debut book, New School Macramé. Tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Terri, and I hail from humour-loving Eastern Canada. To my friends and family, I […]