The best way to speak to teens about consent (according to a child psychotherapist)
The best way to speak to teens about consent (according to a child psychotherapist)

Amanda Cassidy

Does Ireland’s first ‘influencing’ degree signpost big changes for the working world?
Does Ireland’s first ‘influencing’ degree signpost big changes for the working world?

Sarah Finnan

This bright and modern family home is on the market for €285,000
This bright and modern family home is on the market for €285,000

Sarah Finnan

Ask the Doctor: ‘Are the symptoms of a heart attack in women different to those in men?’
Ask the Doctor: ‘Are the symptoms of a heart attack in women different to those...

Sarah Gill

Supper Club: Mixed veg dhal with cauliflower & spinach pakora
Supper Club: Mixed veg dhal with cauliflower & spinach pakora

Meg Walker

‘Such a big smile for such a little man’: A story of remarkable support during a difficult time
‘Such a big smile for such a little man’: A story of remarkable support during...

Amanda Cassidy

This cosy seaside home in Wicklow is on the market for €675,000
This cosy seaside home in Wicklow is on the market for €675,000

Sarah Finnan

A modest extension has created a feeling of light and spaciousness in this Balbriggan semi-d
A modest extension has created a feeling of light and spaciousness in this Balbriggan semi-d

Megan Burns

Childcare strike: ‘As a mother, I fully support the childcare workers strike’
Childcare strike: ‘As a mother, I fully support the childcare workers strike’

Dominique McMullan

Industry Insiders: ‘Our work as early childhood educators is not truly recognised’
Industry Insiders: ‘Our work as early childhood educators is not truly recognised’

IMAGE

Image / Editorial

Craft Work


By IMAGE
05th Sep 2013
Craft Work

Patchwork throw

See More Photos

Looking for a new project? This month sees the launch of a rake of crafty books, the perfect accompaniment to a cosy evening in. Here are some of our faves.

The book: Hook, Yarn and Crochet by Ros Badger, €15.25
Idea we love: Hands up if you remember those fab granny throws from the 70s and 80s? Retro fascination aside, we love the pop of bright colour against black. If you’ve already tried and tested knitting and sewing then crochet could be your next hurdle – easy, too, as there are 20 projects in this sweet tome.

The book: Creating the Vintage Look?by Ellie Laycock, around €14
Idea we love: The cool kitsch of this tapestry footstool totally won us over. The sweet illustrated step-by-step guides in the book are fab, too.

The book: Liberty Book of Simple Sewing by Liberty?by?Lucinda Ganderton and Christine Leech, €28.60, released September 12th
Idea we love: How chic and adorable would a pooch look in this day bed? Every one of the 25 projects in this book is designed for the novice sewer. Frankly, music to our ears.

The book: Scissors, Paper, Craft?by Christine Leech, photography by Keiko Oikawa, around €15.85

Idea we love: These paper stars are reminiscent of the wooden good-luck symbols found in folk art. They can be made from large sheets of card or offcuts of wallpaper, so you can make them as big as you like.