Everyone has at least one long-forgotten ball of string lurking at the back of a drawer. Take a Ball of String shows us how to transform this everyday mundane item into an array of exciting makes. The pleasingly tactile nature of string makes it perfect for creating some crafty treasures. From rustic garden twine to soft cotton braid, these eye-catching projects will inspire you to get knitting, crocheting, coiling and knotting. The 16 projects fall into four main sections: The Kitchen, The Office, The Porch and The Bathroom. All the basic techniques and know-how are explained, with clear step-by-step instructions and pictures. Projects include: The Kitchen: Coasters, Dish scrubs, Kitchen cloths, Pot holders The Office: Circular rug, Desk trays, Lampshade, Tablet cover The Porch: Coin purse, Door stop, Jam-jar candleholders, Market bag The Bathroom: Bath mat, Wash mitt, First-aid purse, Storage boxes AUTHOR: Jemima Schlee is a prolific designer and maker. Her artistic, creative and crafting career began with a short spell at Edinburgh University (Italian and Art History), which was followed by a BA at Bath (Visual Communication). Subsequently, Jemima worked in the design industry for nine years as a graphic designer and as Global Art Director for Interiors at Laura Ashley Ltd. Jemima later trained as a teacher and moved to Brighton on the south coast of England, where she now teaches profoundly deaf teenagers. In addition to writing the 'Take A ' series, Jemima has contributed to lifestyle and craft magazines including Country Homes and Interiors and Period Living.