Freelance writer and photographer Leigh Metcalf discovers the hidden gems of London's ever-growing craft community, promoting independent shops as well as craftspeople and their work. Drawing on her rich experience from the last five years, she takes a tour through London's best loved crafting shops, delving deep into the history and operations of approximately 50 shops. Leigh Metcalf has seen articles published in magazines such as Mollie Makes and Pretty Nostalgic. 'London Stitch + Knit' is born of Metcalf's successful blog Found, Now, Home, described by Lauren Smith, Creative Director of Pop-Up Magazine, as "one of only a handful of blogs I bother reading anymore". SELLING POINTS: ? Offers a tour of the thriving sewing, knitting and haberdashery shops of London. ? Combines a well-informed narrative, a plethora of illustrations, and a beautiful, layered design to discover the history and operations of approximately 50 shops, divided by London territories. ? Thoroughly profiles each of the establishments, whilst providing glimpses into the lives of the owners and the craft, and the general resurgence in popularity of the contemporary craft scene. 287 colour illustrations
