Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. A multi-talented craft designer, artist and author, she studied fashion and textile design and later became a children's wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa works with ease in so many different mediums - crochet, knitting, sewing, dressmaking, silkscreen work, print, jewellery and more - creating stunning and intricately detailed work. She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Crocheted Dogs; Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies; Crocheted Birds; Animal Heads; Sewn Animal Heads, Crocheted Accessories; Crocheted Wild Animals; Crocheted Sea Creatures; Sew Adorable; And Sew to Bed, Animal Hats, Monster Hats and The Print Making Book. She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines.

"Unique and fun addition to personal, professional, and community library needlecraft collections of instructional guides and 'how to' manuals, and an ideal and comprehensive course of instruction that will be of particular interest and value for the novice and expert needlecrafters alike...impressively organized and thoroughly 'user friendly' in presentation."--Mid-West Book Review

"...a beautiful collection of all sorts of insects. The photos were compelling and the entire book was well organized. I am in awe of the talent that went into creating each insect. Vanessa is an inspiration to me. Her books are outstanding. The details of each insect were remarkable."--Sweetly Made Just for You

"This creative collection of creatures will appeal to amateur entomologists, incorporating a variety of yarns, thread, beads and sequins to show the authentic texture and shimmer of incredible insects...these projects aim to give each critter a realistic appearance. The finished pieces can be used as wearable accessories or displayed as prized specimens."--Inside Crochet

"Vanessa has a great collection of books under her belt, including Crocheted Wild Animals, Animal Heads and more, so you know you are in good hands...We love Vanessa's signature, true-to-life style."--Crochet Now

"The designs are so beautiful you'll be keen to show them off!"--Knitting

"Vanessa Mooncie's awe-inspiring creations enchant both children and adults alike...her countless creations and books on crocheted animals, sea creatures and monsters to adorn and brighten up our walls inject lots of loopy fun into our lives!"--Craft Business

Publisher: GMC Publications

Pub date: 2022-08-30

Length: 144 pages