Informationen zum Autor Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. A multi-talented craft designer, artist and author, she studied fashion and textile design and later became a children's wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa works with ease in so many different mediums crochet, knitting, sewing, dressmaking, silkscreen work, print, jewellery and more creating stunning and intricately detailed work. She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Crocheted Dogs; Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies; Crocheted Birds; Animal Heads; Sewn Animal Heads, Crocheted Accessories; Crocheted Wild Animals; Crocheted Sea Creatures; Sew Adorable; And Sew to Bed, Animal Hats, Monster Hats and The Print Making Book . She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines. Klappentext Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies, and other insects. The incredible insects and beautiful bugs in this book are such works of art that even those who are normally scared of many-legged beasties can't fail to be charmed by them. Made using various yarns, plus metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results. The legs are wired, and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and some embroidered details. Projects include: BumblebeeStag BeetleCicadaTiger Swallowtail ButterflyLeopard MothMirror SpiderChristmas Beetle Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects. Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display. Zusammenfassung Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies and other insects....

Autorentext

Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. A multi-talented craft designer, artist and author, she studied fashion and textile design and later became a children's wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa works with ease in so many different mediums crochet, knitting, sewing, dressmaking, silkscreen work, print, jewellery and more creating stunning and intricately detailed work. She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Crocheted Dogs; Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies; Crocheted Birds; Animal Heads; Sewn Animal Heads, Crocheted Accessories; Crocheted Wild Animals; Crocheted Sea Creatures; Sew Adorable; And Sew to Bed, Animal Hats, Monster Hats and The Print Making Book. She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines.

Klappentext

Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies ****is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies, and other insects.

The incredible insects and beautiful bugs in this book are such works of art that even those who are normally scared of many-legged beasties can't fail to be charmed by them. Made using various yarns, plus metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results. The legs are wired, and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and some embroidered details.

Projects include:

• Bumblebee
• Stag Beetle
• Cicada
• Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
• Leopard Moth
• Mirror Spider
• Christmas Beetle Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects. Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display.

Zusammenfassung
Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies and other insects.