Search Press Titles for July 2026
- 1930s Quilts by Carolyn Forster, 14th July 2026
- Adorable Amigurumi Christmas by Khuc Cay, 14th July 2026
- All-New Twenty to Make: Crochet Dishcloths by Lynne Rowe, 14th July 2026
- All-New Twenty to Make: Tatted Snowflakes by Jennifer Williams, 14th July 2026
- Cute Animals to Needle Felt by Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, 14th July 2026
- Draw me! Color me!: Cute and Cozy Friends by Yishan Li, 14th July 2026
- Draw me! Color me!: Cute and Cozy Home by Yishan Li, 14th July 2026
- Jean Haines’ World of Watercolour by Jean Haines, 14th July 2026
- Mini Amigurumi Bag Charms by Natalie Nar, 14th July 2026
- The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks, 14th July 2026
1930s Quilts by Carolyn Forster, 14th July 2026
Embark on a fascinating, hands-on journey through the unique history, style and ingenuity of American Depression-era quilting, and create 10 stunning 1930s-style quilts of your own.
In this unique and beautiful book from quilt extraordinaire Carolyn Forster, explore and celebrate the incredible designs created by America's quiltmakers during the 1930s by making 10 quilts of your own, all inspired by the period's techniques, motifs and colourways. Nearly one hundred years on, their ingenuity still contains inspiration for quilters around the world.
This is a one-of-kind book that gives you the opportunity to unearth and recreate the incredible workmanship of America's quilters who, in spite of economic and political instability, created stunning quilts that are brimming with colour, ingenuity and creativity.
About the author:
Carolyn Forster is a best-selling quilting author, with over 150,000 books sold worldwide. She started making quilts when she was a teenager, and her passion for patchwork and quilting led her to study Textiles at Bath Spa University, UK. Since then, she has taught patchwork, quilting and embroidery both in the UK and the USA, and has had her quilts featured in a number of books and magazines, including Today’s Quilter and French magazine Magic Patch. Carolyn lives in Tunbridge Wells, UK.
Adorable Amigurumi Christmas by Khuc Cay, 14th July 2026
Create 10 enchanting amigurumi characters, including Santa Claus and a sack full of gifts, playful elves, a festive Christmas train, plus angels, polar bears and snowmen!
With a complete techniques guide, clear written patterns and helpful photos at every stage, this super-cute, beginner-friendly book makes it easy to crochet with confidence.
New from popular designer Khuc Cay, whose distinctive style has earned her hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide, comes this heartwarming collection of festive friends! Meet Anna and her precious kitten Chi, full of excitement and ready to hang up their stockings; Alex, the gingerbread man, a champion gift-wrapper; and Leon, the polar bear who helps deliver letters to Santa Claus all ready to come to life on your crochet hook.
About the author:
Khuc Cay (Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh) is a Vietnamese crochet designer and illustrator based in south-west France.
She discovered crochet in 2017 when her daughter was a year old, learning by watching online tutorials. She creates charming, characterful amigurumi that have captured the hearts of crafters around the world. Khuc Cay shares her patterns on her website, Etsy and Ravelry.
Follow her on Instagram @lespetitesmainsdekhuccay where she has 225,000 followers and Facebook @KHUC CAY (almost 40,000 followers).
All-New Twenty to Make: Crochet Dishcloths by Lynne Rowe, 14th July 2026
Crochet 20 sustainable, stylish and stash-busting dishcloths with best-selling author Lynne Rowe.
Create a range of vibrant dishcloths and scrubbies for your home that are both gorgeous and practical. It's time to swap disposable plastic sponges for contemporary crocheted dishcloths! Add a pop of colour to your kitchen sink and make those everyday cleaning tasks more enjoyable with 20 stylish dishcloth designs. Using a range of stitches, simple patterns and only small amounts of yarn, you can crochet a collection of stunning eco-friendly dishcloths, each carefully designed with its practical purpose in mind.
Match your dishcloths to your decor with cheery, colourful cloths; create patterned scrubbing pads to vamp up your cleaning routine; and make elegant monotone cloths and scrubbies for a chic, neutral style.
About the author:
Lynne Rowe was taught to knit and crochet by her grandmother in her early childhood and has been hooked ever since. She has developed a wide range of specialist skills and loves to pass these on to others through her workshops and classes. She is best known for her whimsical designs which feature regularly in the UK’s most popular craft magazines, along with articles and technical guides. Her practical approach makes her patterns straightforward, easy to read and fun to make. Her aim is to encourage as many people as possible to knit and crochet. Lynne lives in Congleton, Cheshire.
All-New Twenty to Make: Tatted Snowflakes by Jennifer Williams, 14th July 2026
This collection of 20 tatted snowflakes is not just for Christmas!
Featuring vibrant threads as well as beads, sequins and buttons, these snowflake projects look beautiful as window decorations, on greetings cards or as framed pieces. Tatting is a traditional knotted lace which has stunning, intricate results. Perfect for those who have mastered the basic tatting techniques, this book offers 20 projects to choose from a thorough opening section which covers everything you need to know to get started, and stunning designs!
About the author:
Jennifer Williams trained as a domestic science (home economics) teacher but her interest in textile crafts started when she was only six years old. Her tatting designs have been published in tatting and lace magazines and are displayed at various textile and lace exhibitions. Jennifer is a member of the international guild, the Ring of Tatters. Jennifer is based in Oxfordshire, UK. Visit her website for patterns and technique tutorials: www.cariad-tatting.com
Cute Animals to Needle Felt by Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, 14th July 2026
Needle felt 20 super-cute animals and their even cuter babies! with this beginner-friendly guide, featuring complete step-by-step visuals and full-size templates.
These 20 adorable projects are new from award-winning crafters and popular teachers Roz Dace and Judy Balchin (AKA The Woolly Felters). Whether you're a seasoned needle-felter or a curious beginner, Roz and Judy’s easy-to-follow and completely visual step-by-step tutorials will guide you through the process with ease so that you can sculpt your own needle-felted animals to gift or love!
The authors’ previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021, and has sold over 89k copies to date.
About Roz Dace:
Roz Dace has loved creative writing, drawing, painting and all crafts from an early age. Following time spent in Paris, where she learnt French at L’Alliance Francaise, she started her career in television and in the media before joining Search Press, where she enjoyed many years as Editorial Director commissioning practical art and craft books for international markets. Roz lives in Frome, Somerset.
About Judy Balchin:
Judy Balchin studied art at Cardiff College of Art. Following this, she specialized in graphic design at Kent Institute of Art and Design in Maidstone. After working as a graphics assistant at the BBC Television Centre, she joined Adverkit International Ltd as a lettering artist. This began her love affair with letters, producing book jackets, logos and television titles over many years. During this time, she also became involved in the craft world. She has appeared on television, worked as a craft demonstrator, designed craft kits and run workshops. She has produced more than 20 books on various crafts and is the author of many articles for craft magazines. Judy lives in Maidstone, Kent.
Draw me! Color me!: Cute and Cozy Friends by Yishan Li, 14th July 2026
Get cozy and creative with this fun two-in-one book packed with 20 adorable how-to drawings plus 20 colour-in sheets - you'll never run out of cute characters to colour!
This charming collection of cute characters will brighten your day: will you join the Squirrel family toasting marshmallows around the fire; enjoy forest school story time with Professor Owl; go on a pumpkin-picking adventure with Puppy and Kitten; or join the Bunnies for their woodland tea party? These irresistible how-to drawing projects packed with kawaii characters will have you reaching for your pencils and filling your sketchbook with precious new pals! The perfect two-in-one activity book for kids, tweens and teens looking for adorable scenes to draw and colour, this adorable book is perfect for relaxing and mindful creativity!
Draw me! Color me!: Cute and Cozy Home by Yishan Li, 14th July 2026
Get cozy and creative with this fun two-in-one book packed with 20 adorable how-to drawings plus 20 colour-in sheets - you'll never run out of cute scenes to colour!
Discover this charming collection of cute characters as they get cozy at home: will you join Bunny and Fox for a yummy pancake brunch; bake some sweet treats with Kitty; wake Bunny up from her morning nap; or join Fox in her bubbly bath? These irresistible how-to drawing projects packed with kawaii characters will have you reaching for your pencils and filling your sketchbook with precious new pals!
About the author:
Yishan Li is a professional Manga artist who lives in Shanghai, China. Yishan has been drawing Manga since 1998 when she was in high school and she has subsequently been published internationally including China, North America, France and the UK. Visit her website www.liyishan.com
Jean Haines’ World of Watercolour by Jean Haines, 14th July 2026
Dive into award-winning artist Jean Haines’ exciting world of watercolour, full of vibrant colour, expressive mark-making and unbridled creative joy.
“This is a book that knows exactly what it's about by an artist who is an absolute master of her medium and technique. If you love loose, impressionistic watercolour this is an absolute treat.” The Artist
If you're looking to elevate your watercolour paintings with life, colour and meaning, then look no further. With an infectious writing style that exudes her passion and enthusiasm, Jean guides you through a captivating journey of watercolour painting in this beautiful, practical book. Following the global success of the hardback edition of World of Watercolour, first published in 2015, comes this stunning paperback edition the ultimate guide to Jean’s inimitable style.
About the author:
Prize-winning and inspirational watercolourist Jean Haines is well-known for her love of her chosen medium and the ability to instil enthusiasm and motivation in all around her. Having lived and travelled in many countries, this popular international artist and teacher has developed her skills while under the influence of masters from many countries, including Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Jean runs hugely popular international watercolour workshops for artists from around the globe, and her highly sought-after paintings can similarly be found in homes all over the world. Jean is a member of the SWA, Society for Women Artists, and has won numerous awards for her work, including the Anthony J Lester Award during the SWA Annual Exhibition, and the SAA Professional Artist of the Year, Experimental and Abstract Award. She regularly writes for art magazines and exhibits in a number of galleries.
Jean lives in Hampshire, UK. For more information, visit www.jeanhaines.com
Mini Amigurumi Bag Charms by Natalie Nar, 14th July 2026
23 adorable amigurumi animal charms to crochet, collect and carry everywhere!
Personalize your bag, school backpack, hat, key chain and more: choose from a super-cute collection of animals including owls, rabbits and frogs along with otters and seahorses! This sweet little book includes illustrated stitch guides, all the necessary crochet techniques and clearly written patterns, making it beginner-friendly and perfect for on-the-go crochet!
This book is a translation of an original German edition.
About the author:
Natalie Nar was born in Altmühltal, Bavaria, Germany in 2000. She is a passionate crochet designer and author, and shares glimpses into her daily life on her Instagram page, where she also shares crochet tips and tutorials with her 30,000 followers.
Natalie has always been creative and is particularly keen on handicrafts. No sooner had she discovered crochet than she began to publish her own patterns, and over time built up a small business with the name 'häkelgedöns' ('crochet stuff'!), and she now sells a range of crochet kits, handmade items and materials online.
Find Natalie on Instagram @haekelgedoens.
The Beginner’s Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks, 14th July 2026
Sew 8 stylish, versatile garments with this essential beginner's guide to dressmaking, from best-selling author and teacher Julia Hincks.
This fully illustrated, step-by-step guide contains all the techniques you need, plus four full-size (1000 x 700mm) pattern sheets for sizes UK 6-30 (US 2-26, EU 34-58).
In this complete course, popular sewing guru Julia Hincks covers everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, how to read and use a sewing pattern, choose fabrics, make seams and understand dressmaking terminology. Clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions make it accessible for all, whether you are creating your first garments or revisiting the basics.
The 8 projects are carefully chosen by Julia to teach you new skills each time, so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new techniques and terminology, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book.
About the author:
Julia Hincks is a teacher and textile artist who has been sewing, knitting and crocheting from an early age. She teaches dressmaking, pattern cutting and overlocking classes privately and at colleges in Brighton, UK, where she inspires adults to take up these crafts and improve their skills. Julia has developed a loyal following. She is the author of the best-selling title The Overlocker Technique Manual (2014), which is now available in five languages, as well as The Coverstitch Technique Manual (2021). Julia lives in Brighton, UK. Find out more about her at www.houseofmisssew.com