Crocheted Birds ~ GMC Publications ~ Book Review

Crocheted Birds

by Vanessa Mooncie

ISBN: 9781784944582

Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Publication Date: 07 November 2018

RRP: £14.99

Available direct from GMC Publications

I couldn't wait for this book to be released 

and I wasn't disappointed. 

If you crochet this is a book that you really have to purchase. 

It would make a brilliant present for someone. 

This book the most amazing realistic designs. 

You don't need to be told which bird it is as it is so clear.

 I have never seen crochet in such an amazing way. 

I can't wait to make each of them.  

I am starting with the dove but then 

I am going to work my way each and every one of them. 

Each of the designs are broken down into sections. 

You work each section until you have each bird made. 

Each of the patterns are in both written and graph format.  

The patterns are really easy to follow 

and at the start of each one are clear instructions 

to help you to complete the project.  

There are ten different birds to crochet: 

Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit, Wren, Budgerigar, Dove, 

Cardinal, Swan, Barn Owl, Bald Eagle.

Available direct from GMC Publications

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Stitched Textiles: Birds ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Stitched Textiles: Birds

by Rachel Sumner

ISBN: 9781844489886

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 20 July 2016

RRP: £15.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I really didn't know you could create

such amazing pictures with textiles.

If you have never used textiles in this way

before don't worry this book is going to take

you through everything you need to know.

You learn all about the equipment you will need.

How to create your design and sketch out

your ideas.

If you struggle to create designs it's okay

as the book takes you through using

artworks as inspiration.

The book then takes you through how you

will be using the fabric and how to use the

colours.

You are then taught how to use the fabrics

to build up a background,

create a foreground, stitching, final touches

and how to adapt your design.

Types of fabric selection are discussed

so that you can make the right decisions.

The book even takes you through how to dye fabrics

as well as using dissolvable fabric.

 

The techniques you learn can be used to create

any textile picture you want.

You can either follow the designs in the book

or create your own designs.

You are then taken through a number of designs

so that you can recreate them:

Puffin

Chickens

Seagulls on a Boat

Blackbirds

Seagull on a Beach

Bird Ark

You also have galleries throughout

of different designs that you can make.

At the back of the book are the templates

you will need to create the designs within

the book.

The book is inspiring and informative.

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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I've Made Friday Week 171

Good Morning everyone!

I hope your week is going well.

I hope you are looking forward to the weekend.

Okay confession time,

I haven't finished the snowman.

I got side tracked on another project.

I know tut tut.

I'll hopefully have him finished by next week :-).

The sun shined yesterday and is meant to

be shinning today!

It's amazing!

I can't believe it's October and hubby is

still walking round in short sleeved shirts.

Red Monster had his school photo

taken yesterday.

Hopefully it will be better than last years!

They are expensive but I can't resist buying them.

Mine and my brothers are still up on my

mum and dad's bedroom wall.

Mine go long hair, bob, long hair, bob.

Well not only did I not finish the snowman,

my other project isn't even crocheted.

Yes I know!

It's cross-stitch.

Sorry about Thor sneaking into the picture.

I hadn't seen him till I added it to the blog.

As you can see it's a swallow from the

Cross Stitcher magazine.

It is meant to be a broach and have a heart hanging from his mouth.

There is also meant to be details added with backstitch

but I loved him so much as he is I'm keeping him this way.

He is on the side of my printer next to me where I sit. 

I haven't finished my book yet so that will have to

wait for another week.

Now it's time for linky love.

Please feel free to share anything you've made.

• Please visit other people to see what they have made.
• Add the link to here on your blog so we can share the linky love.
• I will try and visit as many people as possible.
• I will reply to all comments as soon as I can

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Knitted Birds ~ Book Review

Knitted Birds

By Nicky Fijalkowska

ISBN: 9781782211099

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 03 August 2015

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press

   

This book cover really gives you a fantastic

idea of what is held inside.

If you love birds and you love knitting

then you will thoroughly love this book!

There are over 30 feathered friends held within.

I am AMAZED how accurate this birds look.

Each one has it's own individual personality.

The book starts with all the techniques 

you will use throughout the book.

As well as clear instructions there

are also clear photo's so you can easily

understand what you need to do.

I love the different materials she uses

with the knitting to create them.

Glass pebbles are used to add weight to some

of the birds to make them stable.

Beads, wire, felt & chenille are used

to get the right look.

 

All of the birds are created by working them flat

on two needles and them shaping them as you

sew them together.

 

I love the little notes at the start of each

pattern.

They share something of Nicky's personality.

This is an amazing book and I love the little

things included with the birds like the fish for

the Osprey and the nest and eggs.

I also love the fact that you get patterns

with some for the adults and the fledglings.

The cygnet's are to die for.

The different birds that are included in the book are;

Mallards - Adult Male, Adult Female & Duckling

Song Thrush

Blue Tit

Canada Goose

Blackbirds - Adult & Fledgling

Mute Swans - Adult & Cygnet

Barn Owl - Adult & Owlet

Avocet

Lapwing

Puffin

Collared Dove

Magpie

Oystercatcher

Kingfisher

Hoopoe

Pheasant

Snowy Owl

Woodpecker

Robin

Sparrow

Seagull

Raven

Tufted Duck

Eggs & Nests

Wouldn't it be fantastic to have

them all over your house and to get

everyone to go bird watching and spotting.

Brilliant book with brilliant designs.

Available direct from Search Press

   

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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