In the 1980's there has been a huge revival in the art of knitting which gradually became a "designer medium" with its subsequent links to a strong and flourishing British fashion industry. This in turn spawned a large number of successful knitting books. While knitting requires considerable skill, rugs are easy to make and cost a fraction of the price of ready-made ones. "Magic Carpets" features 30 original rug designs with full instructions on how to make them and simple colour graphs to follow. The basic techniques of latch hooking and cross stitch are given at the beginning of the book and there is a brief history of rugs and rug making.

Magic Carpets: A Creative Guide to Rug Making

MELINDA COSS

HarperCollins, Publishers

Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant presided over the decoration of Charleston in a style which still exerts an influence on interior decoration. Needlepoint was favoured both as a pastime and as a key decorative element and this book includes designs for cushions, rugs, chairseats, hangings, firescreens, a Charleston blotter and Virginia Woolf's glasses case. Stitch-by-stitch colour charts, yarn information and detailed instructions make it easy to recreate the spontaneity of the original tapestries and designs, and suggestions for alternative colourways are also given. Some of the designs are based on the murals and paintings rather than the tapestries and Melinda Cross takes a look at the recurring motifs of boats, shells, flowers and cherubs, many inspired by Charleston and its seaside location. Kits are also available of all the designs.

Bloomsbury Needlepoint

Ebury Press

POPEYE AND FRIENDS (KNITTING)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Tiger Books

Wild Animal Knits

More ideas from knitwear designer Melinda Coss. This is a collection of patterns that, from zebras and tigers to parrots and snakes, are intended to be easy to knit and fun to wear.

Cassell Illustrated*

Strong colours and bold designs adapted from 1920s and 30s ideas are set to patterns in cotton and wool for summer and winter knitting. The designs range from abstract to floral. The patterns use wool, cotton, silk and mohair.

Art Deco Knits: Stylish Knitting Patterns from the Pottery Designs of Clarice Cliff

London: Blandford, 1990

Floral cross stitch

Floral Cross Stitch

Greenhouse Publications Pty.Ltd ,Australia

In a world filled with pollution and chemicals, this book shows you how to create your own soaps and bathtime luxuries using only natural ingredients and very little specialist equipment. Create the perfect gift for family and friends, kids and grown-ups. This book features a huge range of tempting ingredients, such as peach, peppermint, ylang ylang, cinnamon and chocolate, and includes recipes for shampoo bars, body splashes and bath creams. The simple, sumptuous and easy-to-follow recipes and luscious photography will be an inspiration to anyone who cares about what they put on their skin.

Handmade Soap Book, Updated Second Edition: Easy Soapmaking with Natural Ingredients (IMM Lifestyle Books)

Design Originals

Here is everything you need to know to create natural, luxurious soaps at home. Popular author and professional soap maker Melinda Coss shows how to make a wonderful range of bar and liquid soaps as well as exquisite creams, lotions, and balms. With a wide choice of design, color, and scent, there's a perfect soap here for everyone. More than 40 easy-to-follow recipes focus on natural ingredients that are kind to the earth. Discover how to make pure and gentle soaps that soothe allergy-prone skin.
You'll enjoy mixing, molding, and packaging indulgent delights like Fig and Honey Exfoliant Bars, Sleeping Beauty Heavy Night Cream, Gardeners' Skin Balm, Dead Sea Mud Spa Treatment, and many more. Natural Soap, Second Edition includes a basic tutorial on soap making techniques, a well-organized guide to ingredients, and beautiful color photography. All the needed equipment is fully explained, so even a beginner can start making soap in no time! The author reveals her trade secrets to creating the perfect aromatic blends and even offers valuable advice on setting up your own soap making business.

Natural Soap, Second Edition: Techniques & Recipes for Beautiful Handcrafted Soaps, Lotions & Balms (IMM Lifestyle Books)

Cross Stitch Collection Hardcover - 1995 by Melinda Coss (Author), Hardcover Publisher: Shooting Star Press (1995) ISBN-10: 1573351326

Cross Stitch Collection

Shooting Star Press

This new book by bestselling soap making author Melinda Coss focuses on natural ingredients and provides a wonderful range of recipes for bar and liquid soaps as well as creams, lotions and balms. The techniques section covers everything you need to know to create these wonderful soaps at home and all of the equipment needed is fully explained, so even a beginner could start making soap in no time. The recipes include fruit soaps, scrub bars, skin creams and flower waters, and there is even a section on special effects for a really special treat. With such a wide choice of design, color and scent there's bound o be something here for everyone. Melinda also includes an invaluable section on running a soap making business, giving essential advice for anyone looking to profit from their newfound skills.

Natural Soap: Techniques and Recipes for Beautiful Handcrafted Soaps, Lotions, and Balms (IMM Lifestyle Books)

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