The visual arts enrich our lives in many ways: bringing innovative ideas and the pleasures of beauty and emotion, but they can also confound. How To Understand Art sets out to enhance the viewer’s experience by breaking down the e…

Contemporary art has never been so popular - but the art world is changing. In a landscape of increasing globalization there is growing interest in questions over the nature of contemporary art today, and the identity of who is co…

How might we see ourselves more clearly? Consult Rembrandt. Who can encourage us to see more intimately? Tracey Emin is the expert. What about helping us see through pain? Look no further than Frida Kahlo.Too often we move through…

Illuminating reflections on painting and drawing from one of the most revered artists of the twentieth century. 'Thank God for yellow ochre, cadmium red medium, and permanent green light' How does a painter see the world? Philip G…

Central Europe is not just a space on a map but also a region of shared experience - of mutual borrowings, impositions and misapprehensions. From the Roman Empire onwards, it has been the target of invasion from the east.In the Mi…

A landmark anthology on British art history, bringing together overlooked and marginalized perspectives from 'the critical decade'. What is Black art? This vital anthology gives voice to a generation of artists of African, Asian a…

Sew in style with these fun sewing accessories pieces. Pattern includes Sewing mat/ sewing machine cover, ironing board organizer, iron caddy with iron board fabric inside and cactus pin cushions. Carla Reiss Design for Simplicity…

Add a personal touch to your décor this holiday season with these unique decorations. Pattern includes, ornaments, stockings, tree skirt and wall hangers. Red Marionette for Simplicity.

Misses'/Miss Petite shirt dress from designer Mimi G. Features working epaulets on shoulder and functional breast pockets. Design also includes side pockets and tie belt. Mimi G Style for Simplicity. Sew Along Video at www.youtub…

Prepare or create your favorite meals in style with these misses’ aprons. Features full or half apron with trim and length variations. Teri Milano for Simplicity.

Keep your dog prepared for any weather with these dog coats in sizes small, medium and large. Pattern includes sweatshirt, suit, rash guard, t-shirt and quilted coat. Drake & Ferris for Simplicity.

Make the perfect blazer to fit your style. Styles include slight puffed sleeve, classic look with lapel collar and 3/4 and collarless option with splits at the cuff. Separate pattern pieces for B, C, D and DD cup sizes and petite …

Relax is style with this knit overalls for misses. Pattern feature kangaroo pocket detail with strap variations and can be made in bell or cuffed hem.

Whether you’re entertaining or just rocking the night away these vintage inspired aprons are great for both. Pattern includes 3 different rockabilly inspired silhouettes.

Refresh your space or organize an existing one with these great organizers. Pattern includes tote, canisters in three sizes, organizers, pod and punch. Carla Reiss for Simplicity.

Close fitting tops, lightly boned and lined. Shoulder straps or halter neck styling and zip closure at back.

Beautiful and majestic knit costume dresses for misses and miss petite. These dresses are perfect for your next cosplay or fair event. Simplicity sewing pattern.

Pull-on dresses in three lengths with sleeve variations. Semi-fitted bodices with skirts gathered at waistline, with hemline frill or contrast border.

Dresses fitted in the bodice. Two lengths, neckline and sleeve variations. Seamed at waist and centre front on skirt. Designed for stretch knits.

Tops with princess seaming from the shoulder. Neckline, sleeve and front detail variations. Separate pattern pieces included for B, C, D, DD cup sizes.

Collared, button front shirt with back yoke, short sleeves and dipped back hem. Wide-legged and cropped pants, with pocket detail, front pleats, button closure and cargo pockets.

Tuxedo-style jackets with lapel and pocket welt trim variations, twin vents at back. Pants have side pockets and front fly closure. Tie with fixed bow on neck band.

Quilts (102cm x 127cm) in three styles, lion faces with mane, stars or circle design options.

Misses’ slip-on dresses with raglan-style sleeves. Includes cutaway sleeveless option. Dresses fasten at back neck single button. Sleeve style and dress length variations including front dipped hemline. Narrow tie belt included.

Misses’ 1940s vintage bikini top with straps crossing at back. high-waist shorts or short wrap skirt. Beach cover-up lined jackets, loose fitting with pockets.

Mimi G close-fitting tie-front crop top, buttons at front. Slim-fitting skirt in two lengths buttons at side front.

Nursery accessories. Includes fitted cot sheet and valance. Padded cot rail guard, throw, ‘sun’ cushions, decorative bunting.

Over sixty years after Virginia Woolf drowned in the River Ouse, Olivia Laing set out one midsummer morning to walk its banks, from source to sea. Along the way, she explores the roles that rivers play in human lives, tracing thei…

For Anna Haugh cooking is in her bones and sharing in her nature. A born and bred Dubliner, Anna was raised on her mum’s Irish home cooking. In this, her debut cookbook, she shares 85 recipes that are as straight-forward as they a…

Fractal Noise is a compelling story of first contact and a gripping standalone prequel to the To Sleep in a Sea of Stars - by internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini. Humanity is not alone . . .  25 July 2234: The …