- 50 Ways to Break the Rules in Oils by Haidee-Jo Summers, 16th June 2026
- Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry by Mia Hansson, 16th June 2026
- Mini Amigurumi Food by Julia Chiang, 16th June 2026
- Origami for the Absolute Beginner by Adeline Klam, 16th June 2026
- Reverse Coloring Flowers by Élise Demozay, 16th June 2026
- Reverse Coloring Gardens by Sarah Van Der Linder, 16th June 2026
- The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers’ Story by Jan Messent, 16th June 2026
- The Embroidery of Mexico by Gimena Romero, 16th June 2026
- The Pattern-Free Wardrobe by Kimberley Hind, 16th June 2026
50 Ways to Break the Rules in Oils by Haidee-Jo Summers, 16th June 2026
Stop following the rules and start writing your own.
Packed with 50 rule-breaking practical techniques, tricks and approaches to unlock your creativity, this is the ultimate guide to creating truly innovative art.
‘Don’t use black.’
‘You mustn’t lead the eye out of the painting.’
‘Never put your subject slap-bang in the middle!’
Maybe you’ve heard one, two or all of these ‘golden rules’… But why? As Picasso put it, you should: ‘learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.’
This book, from best-selling and award-winning author Haidee-Jo Summers, is the perfect gift for artists of all abilities. It contains 50 fresh, lively ideas for challenging conventional artistic wisdom – showing that you can create something really, really right, even when you do everything wrong!
Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry by Mia Hansson, 16th June 2026
In 2026, the UK celebrates the Bayeux Tapestry’s first trip to British soil in 900 years, with a feted exhibition at the British Museum. With Tapestry enthusiast and embroidery expert Mia Hansson as your guide, celebrate this historic moment: embroider your way through the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and recreate some of the world’s most famous embroidery for yourself using simple stitches and full-size iron-on transfers.
Bring the Bayeux Tapestry to life by embroidering 25 historic scenes featuring bishops, knights, trees, dragons, horses and, of course, King Harold with the fateful arrow in his eye. Discover creative insights into the craftsmanship and skill used to create one of the most significant cultural artefacts in the world and recreate key parts of it for yourself using simple stitches and full-size iron-on transfers.
About the author: in 2016, Mia Hansson started embroidering a full-scale Bayeux Tapestry replica, using fabrics and threads as similar as possible to those used in the original work. She is due to finish this extraordinary achievement in time for the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth, in 2027. The Bayeux Tapestry spans almost 70 metres (77 yards) and features over 1,500 designs.
Mini Amigurumi Food by Julia Chiang, 16th June 2026
29 super-sweet amigurumi treats that will bust your stash and steal your heart!
Crochet your favourite fun, foodie projects, from sushi rolls, bubble tea and avocado toast to spicy hot sauce and juicy watermelon slices – all bursting with character and charm! Perfect for beginners, this simple book uses only a handful of stitches and contains clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get you started. Using small amounts of yarn, these adorable amigurumi projects are a feast for the eyes and deliciously colourful. Simply follow the short illustrated techniques section to create tasty platters of cake, sushi, fruit, fast food and more!
Written by the author of the best-selling book Mini Amigurumi Woodland, Julia Chiang (@byjuliachiang).
Origami for the Absolute Beginner by Adeline Klam, 16th June 2026
A completely visual guide to over 40 inspiring origami projects, with every fold, crease, cut and flip photographed step by step!
Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this must-have guide contains 40 fun designs, from hearts, flowers and stars to characterful animals and classic Japanese motifs. A stylish and easy-to-follow introduction to the timeless Japanese art of paper folding from acclaimed paper artist Adeline Klam (@adelineklam).
This is a translation of the French edition by popular paper artist Adeline Klam
Reverse Coloring Flowers by Élise Demozay, 16th June 2026
Discover the latest colouring craze! Rather than colouring a drawing, draw on colour, with this reverse colouring book filled with stunning watercolour paintings from Parisian artist Élise Demozay.
Doodle, embellish and refine 70 vibrant watercolour artworks, for a fun, mindful craft with stunning, easy-to-achieve results. There’s no need to know how to draw and no need to stay within the lines, just follow the shapes, explore your creativity and let your imagination guide you.
Reverse Coloring Gardens by Sarah Van Der Linder, 16th June 2026
Discover the latest colouring craze twice! Have fun mixing mediums: black or gold pens, markers or coloured pencils, for your own completely unique results. The choice is yours!
Set yourself free from the rules of colouring... we provide the colour - you provide the lines!
The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers’ Story by Jan Messent, 16th June 2026
Yes, 2 books on the Bayeux Tapestry in one month (and we’ve got a third coming in September…)!
To celebrate The Bayeux Tapestry’s historic return to the UK in 2026 - its first trip to British soil in 900 years - this stunning hardback edition of embroidery expert Jan Messent's tour de force aims to shed light on the Tapestry’s creation.
Journey through this colourful, hand-drawn account of the Anglo-Saxon artisans who created one of the world's most famous embroideries: the incomparable Bayeux Tapestry.
In this book Jan draws upon her own experience as an embroiderer and artist to piece together all the clues she can find in the tapestry itself. This unique guide gives a thoughtful and researched explanation of how the tapestry was stitched, placing its creation in a plausible context; it celebrates the craftsmanship of the incredible forgotten women who poured their creativity and skill into its creation.
This book is a hardback reissue of The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers' Story (9781844485840) published in 2010.
The Embroidery of Mexico by Gimena Romero, 16th June 2026
A vibrant celebration of Mexico’s rich embroidery heritage, covering eight key traditional and modern styles with over 30 templates to trace off and use.
Part travelogue, part artistic meditation and part practical guide, this stunning hardback book invites embroiderers of all levels to discover the living heritage of Mexican embroidery and make it their own. Artist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers deep into the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes.
Keep the stunning traditions of Mexican artistry alive in this evocative visual journey through the diverse embroidery traditions of Mexico, blending hands-on instruction with cultural reflection.
This is a translation of the Spanish title, Mexico, Embroidered, by popular Mexican embroidery artist Gimena Romero.
The Pattern-Free Wardrobe by Kimberley Hind, 16th June 2026
Create and customize your own stylish capsule wardrobe... without using dressmaking patterns!
Use simple, beginner-friendly techniques to sew 10 stylish, versatile and contemporary garments with Kimberley Hind (@whatkimberleymakes).
Are dressmaking patterns essential for creating stylish and flattering clothes? No!
Can you create a range of impressive garments using just your own measurements and some simple techniques? Yes!
Popular designer and dressmaker Kimberley Hind takes you through everything you need to know to get started. Whether that's choosing the right fabrics for the look and finish you want, to accurately taking your body measurements so that your clothes fit in just the right way, Kimberley's friendly and no-nonsense attitude will get you started in no time... and with no need for dressmaking patterns!