Susie Johns

100 Essential Embroidery Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know freestyle embroidery stitches to refresh or add to your embroidery skills. Embroidery is like 'painting' with thread, and this book gives you all the techniques you will need to create your own works of art. Whether you are new to embroidery and want to widen your repertoire or just...

A new baby or toddler is the perfect excuse to get creative, and an adorable handmade pair of booties or slippers makes a delightful gift. This cute collection of 10 projects is packed full of gorgeous designs to keep precious tiny toes warm. With handy templates and all the basic know-how presented in a clearly explained step-by-step format, there's everything...

Relive the childhood excitement of a travelling circus arriving in town with this beautifully stitched celebration of traditional performers and their awe-inspiring acts. Packed full of nostalgic motifs and projects influenced by circuses of the past, you won't be able to resist getting into the carnival mood and picking your favourite member of the troupe to stitch. The extensive collection...

Part of a fantastic series of stash-busting sewing books aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters, Fat Quarter: Bags and Purses offers 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from fat quarters or fabric scraps. Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography, as well as a comprehensive techniques section. This book is ideal for using up leftover...

Each project has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions as well as beautiful photographs of the finished pieces. A comprehensive techniques section covers all the essentials, making it suitable for those new to sewing as well as those who have more experience of the craft. Create a wide variety of practical and pretty items for celebrating in style, including love tokens, garlands, wedding...

Fat Quarter: Vintage is the latest addition to a fabulous series of stash-busting sewing books. Separated into five decades, from the 1930s to the 1970s, each chapter contains five projects using fat quarter fabric or scraps that reflect the era. Projects have clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying photography. The book includes a useful tools and technique section for those...

From delightful daffodils to cheerful cherry blossoms, Flower Embroidery introduces readers to a range of fundamental embroidery techniques and best practices through easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and step-by-step guides. Projects in this book are suited to both beginners and intermediate embroiderers, offering something for every enthusiast to enjoy, with flowers featured from every season. Projects include: Daffodils and Hyacinth Tea Cosy...

100 Essential Knitting Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know knitting stitches to refresh or expand on a reader's needlework skills. Whether you are new to knitting, want to widen your repertoire, or just need a comprehensive reference guide to look things up, you'll find everything you need to improve your skills and feel confident tackling a wide range...

Learn how to make beautiful garments and accessories for babies and toddlers, from booties and hats for newborns to a textured tunic sweater and a pretty skirt. Susie Johns, an author of more than 30 books, shows you how to make 25 patterns that can be knitted by beginners as well as more experienced crafters. You'll find out how to...