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🎨🎥Join renowned watercolour artist Matthew Palmer for a live demonstration on the Search Press Facebook page this Friday, 5th June at 1pm BST!

In addition to painting a gorgeous scene, Matthew will be offering a bundle of three of his fabulous books, 'Watercolour Landscapes for the Absolute Beginner' and 'Take Three Colours' and 'Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Seascapes' to a lucky viewer who likes and shares the live demonstration!

If you're keen to get your hands on one of Matthew's books right now, or even pre-order his upcoming book 'Lessons in Landscapes: Painting Trees in Watercolour' we're offering 25% off at www.searchpress.com with code MATTHEW25 for a limited time only!

Terms and conditions: 25% off valid for customers in the UK only. Only applicable to full-priced Matthew Palmer titles at www.searchpress.com. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Use code MATTHEW25. Offer ends 11.59pm on 5th July 2026.

#bookmarkedhub #watercolour #demonstration #howtopaint #arttutorial


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We have hundreds of slightly damaged books, all available for 50% off on our website!

Although slightly damaged, all hurt copies are perfectly usable. Books may have bent or scratched covers and/or dented spines.

All interior pages are 100% clean.

Hurry, only whilst stocks last! Visit www.searchpress.com/hurt-books ☺️


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As makers we all know that a lot of our crafts have a storied and rich past.

Quilting is no different! Quilter and best-selling author, Carolyn Forster has recently published a beautiful and unique book called '1930s Quilts', which offers an up-close and practical exploration of American Depression-era quilts.

In our latest Creative Culture article we've delved into the story of this era and its lasting impact on sewing and textiles!

Read the full article: https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/creative-culture-1930s-quilts-the-creativity-of-the-great-depression-era


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As makers we all know that a lot of our crafts have a storied and rich past.

Quilting is no different! Quilter and best-selling author, Carolyn Forster has recently published a beautiful and unique book called '1930s Quilts', which offers an up-close and practical exploration of American Depression-era quilts.

In our latest Creative Culture article we've delved into the story of this era and its lasting impact on sewing and textiles!

Read the full article: https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/creative-culture-1930s-quilts-the-creativity-of-the-great-depression-era


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As makers we all know that a lot of our crafts have a storied and rich past.

Quilting is no different! Quilter and best-selling author, Carolyn Forster has recently published a beautiful and unique book called '1930s Quilts', which offers an up-close and practical exploration of American Depression-era quilts.

In our latest Creative Culture article we've delved into the story of this era and its lasting impact on sewing and textiles!

Read the full article: https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/creative-culture-1930s-quilts-the-creativity-of-the-great-depression-era


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As makers we all know that a lot of our crafts have a storied and rich past.

Quilting is no different! Quilter and best-selling author, Carolyn Forster has recently published a beautiful and unique book called '1930s Quilts', which offers an up-close and practical exploration of American Depression-era quilts.

In our latest Creative Culture article we've delved into the story of this era and its lasting impact on sewing and textiles!

Read the full article: https://www.bookmarkedhub.com/articles/sewing-patchwork-quilting/creative-culture-1930s-quilts-the-creativity-of-the-great-depression-era


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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🎉 It's competition time! We've got three fab book and fabric bundles to give away!⁠

Start your dressmaking journey with The Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking by @juliahincks. This brand-new book from @searchpress is released on the 14th July and covers everything you need to get started in dressmaking, including eight stylish, versatile garment patterns to put your new skills to work.⁠

To celebrate the new release, we've teamed up with Search Press to give away three fantastic beginner dressmaking bundles:⁠

✂️ WIN! A copy of The Beginner's Guide to Dressmaking by Julia Hincks⁠
✂️ WIN! Enough fabric from Minerva to sew three of the garments in the book: ⁠Check Gingham to sew the vest, Linen Look Cotton to make the robe, and Cotton Poplin to sew the dress.⁠

To be in with a chance of winning, first make sure you are following @minervadotcom, @searchpress and @juliahincks then simply leave a comment below before the closing date of midnight on Friday 12th June. Best of luck!⁠

#SewingCompetition #SewingGiveaway #LearnDressmaking #LearnToSew #SewingPatterns


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Card twenty two of The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck is Blanket Flower. I had never heard of a Blanket Flower until I started researching flowers I wanted to include in the floral deck. As soon as I heard about them I thought they couldn’t be more apt for this project and they are beautiful too, so they had to go in!
#thegrannysquarecarddeck #colourfulcrochet #floralcrochet


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#watercolor_daily #watercolourpainting #watercolours


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I have had such fun reviewing this fabulous new book designed by Lynne Rowe of @knitcrochetcreate and published by @searchpress it is due to be released in July so watch this space for more info.

PS sorry for my repetitive use of lovely - I couldn’t help myself 🥰


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Flipping through my new book ✨

Introducing Pattern-Free Wardrobe… a whole collection of wearable sewing projects made without any traditional sewing patterns. Just measurements, fabric, and lots of rectangles!

Inside there’s dresses, skirts, trousers, a quilted jacket, sewing tips, techniques , and lots of ways to make clothes feel a little less intimidating and a lot more creative

#SewingBook #selfdraftedpattern #PatternFreeWardrobe


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#Amigurumay is coming to a close, but we couldn't resist treating you all to a huge giveaway from @dandcbooks and @searchpress! Here's your chance to win 6 fun amigurumi books that will teach you how to crochet everything from dolls to keychains to little companions - find out how to enter below:

❤️ Like this post
🧶Make sure you're following us here on Instagram
🏷️Tag a friend in the comments
✈️ Share this post to your story for an extra entry!

We will announce the winner here in the comments and on our story on Monday the 8th of June at 2pm (UK time) - this giveaway is open in the UK only, and regular T&C's apply (DM us if you would like more details).

Although AmiguruMAY has finished, all 31 patterns will remain live on Bookmarked Hub for members to download at any time! Head to Bookmarkedhub.com today to sign up for free and gain access to hundreds of free projects.

Good luck! 🍀

#amiguruMAY #amigurumi #crochet #crochetpattern #freeamigurumipattern #freepattern #giveaway #bookgiveaway #bookstagram #craftbooks #crochetbook#competition


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And that is a wrap! I thoroughly enjoyed my appearance @hobbymakertv - yes nervous, but I delivered and we managed to sell all the signed copies and loads more too. Thank you @searchpress for making me a #bestsellingauthor with my second book…..a third one maybe? Thank you for all the beautiful messages too, it’s so lovely to have this continued support ❤️ catch up on their website or YouTube 😊🌺 #hobbymakertv #staedtler #stcuthbertsmill #flowerpaintings


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And that is a wrap! I thoroughly enjoyed my appearance @hobbymakertv - yes nervous, but I delivered and we managed to sell all the signed copies and loads more too. Thank you @searchpress for making me a #bestsellingauthor with my second book…..a third one maybe? Thank you for all the beautiful messages too, it’s so lovely to have this continued support ❤️ catch up on their website or YouTube 😊🌺 #hobbymakertv #staedtler #stcuthbertsmill #flowerpaintings


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And that is a wrap! I thoroughly enjoyed my appearance @hobbymakertv - yes nervous, but I delivered and we managed to sell all the signed copies and loads more too. Thank you @searchpress for making me a #bestsellingauthor with my second book…..a third one maybe? Thank you for all the beautiful messages too, it’s so lovely to have this continued support ❤️ catch up on their website or YouTube 😊🌺 #hobbymakertv #staedtler #stcuthbertsmill #flowerpaintings


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And that is a wrap! I thoroughly enjoyed my appearance @hobbymakertv - yes nervous, but I delivered and we managed to sell all the signed copies and loads more too. Thank you @searchpress for making me a #bestsellingauthor with my second book…..a third one maybe? Thank you for all the beautiful messages too, it’s so lovely to have this continued support ❤️ catch up on their website or YouTube 😊🌺 #hobbymakertv #staedtler #stcuthbertsmill #flowerpaintings


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And that is a wrap! I thoroughly enjoyed my appearance @hobbymakertv - yes nervous, but I delivered and we managed to sell all the signed copies and loads more too. Thank you @searchpress for making me a #bestsellingauthor with my second book…..a third one maybe? Thank you for all the beautiful messages too, it’s so lovely to have this continued support ❤️ catch up on their website or YouTube 😊🌺 #hobbymakertv #staedtler #stcuthbertsmill #flowerpaintings


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Card twenty one of The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck is Cluster V Stitch.
This one gives a really lovely texture and when worked in stripes all over it can look a little like a chevron too.
#thegrannysquarecarddeck #thegrannysquarestitchescarddeck #colourfulcrochet


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🧜‍♀️ AmiguruMay: Day 31 🧜‍♀️

Always wanted to create an amigurumi version of yourself (or a loved one, or a celebrity crush...) but not sure where to start? Then we have the perfect tutorial for you!!

To finish of this wonderful month of free amigurumi projects, you can learn how to design your own amigurumi character with Sarah-Jane Hicks, author of The Beginner's Guide to Amigurumi, which publishes in (drumroll please) September this year!

Don't miss the chance to get an exclusive sneak peak at one of our unreleased titles 😉

Download the free tutorial at the link in our bio, and don't forget to tag your makes with the hashtag #AmiguruMAY so we can see them too! 🧶

We're also offering an amazing 20% OFF* all knitting and crochet titles at www.searchpresss.com until May 31st! Just use code MAY2026 at checkout!

*Terms and conditions: 20% off valid for customers in the UK only. Only applicable to full-priced knitting and crochet titles at www.serachpress.com. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Use code MAY2026. Offer ends 11.59pm on 31st May 2026. Full terms and conditions can be found at www.searchpress.com

#AmiguruMay #freeproject #crochet #amigurumi #freecrochetpattern


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