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Kirstie's Great British Book of Crafts

by Kirstie Allsopp · 2011

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Kirstie Allsopp's love affair with British crafts took off when she renovated her house in Devon. Now she takes to the road on a nationwide tour of the UK to discover and celebrate the things that makes Great Britain a nation of truly great crafters. The projects in Kirstie's Great British Book of Craft will introduce you to the skills behind our nation's great crafting traditions. The practical and inspiring step-by-steps guide you through everything, whether you want to make your own jewelery, crochet your own cushions, distress old furniture, or create a cosy blanket out of old jumpers, this book is the ultimate crafting bible.

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adult
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medium · 224 pages

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