A designer from the region, Alice Starmore explores the history and techniques of the art and provides instructions for over 15 of her own knitwear designs. 100 color photos.

    Latest collection of Kaffe Fassett's projects for knitting and needlepoint, inspired by many of his favorite objects at London's famed Albert and Victoria Museum, seventeen all-new designs in Glorious Color.

    With more than 250 projects of many different types and levels of difficulty, this bestselling, encyclopedic work contains traditional and modern paper-folding methods, and includes folds for the beginner and works calculated to challenge the experts.

    . . What is remarkable about this book is that a history of knitting can function so well as a survey of the changes in women's roles over time."--The New York Times Book ReviewAn historian and lifelong knitter, Anne Macdonald expertly guides readers on a revealing tour of the history of knitting in America. In No Idle Hands, Macdonald considers how the necessity--and the pleasure--of knitting has shaped women's lives.Here is the Colonial woman for whom idleness was a sin, and her Victorian counterpart, who enjoyed the pleasure of knitting while visiting with friends; the war wife eager to provide her man with warmth and comfort, and the modern woman busy creating fashionable handknits for herself and her family. Macdonald examines each phase of American history and gives us a clear and compelling look at life, then and now. And through it all, we see how knitting has played an important part in the way society has viewed women--and how women have viewed themselves.Assembled from articles in magazines, knitting brochures, newspaper clippings and other primary sources, and featuring reproductions of advertisements, illustrations, and photographs from each period, No Idle Hands capture the texture of women's domestic lives throughout history with great wit and insight."Colorful and revealing . . . vivid . . . This book will intrigue needlewomen and students of domestic history alike."--The Washington Post Book World

    Features include 10 new patterns and 20 quilting designs, cu tting and sewing guides, quick cutting and quick piecing tec hniques and exercises. '

    Even if you've never held a crochet hook before, Maggie Righetti's sound instructions and encouragement will help get you startd. If youre an experienced crocheter, you'll find dozens of tips for perfecting your techniques. This comprehensive, common-sense guide covers virtually everything you need to know about crochet:Selecting threads and yarnsDetermining gaugeWorking with the right toolsHow to interpret patterns and instructionsIncreasing and decreasingHow to fix mistakesBasic stitches (chain, double, triple, slip)Sixteen different fabric pattern stitchesAssembling the finished productHow to block, clean, and care for crocheted articlesand much moreEach technique is illustrated with clear drawings, charts or photos. Complet with a detail glossary of crochet terms, Crocheting in Plain English is one sourcebook no crocheter should do without.

    hard cover book

    26 new patterns in all, including eye-catching motifs for bookmarks, edgings, inserts, corners, and medallions. 229 illustrations, including over 50 3-color stitch diagrams.

    The authors have assembled here the greatest array ever seen of Bakelite jewelry. 160 illustrations, 150 in color.

    Dodge creates over 120 stylish designs from baby doll to high-fashion model from 45 basic patterns ---- tracing actual-size diagrams directly off the large-size pages.

    The beginner can use these patterns as a guide for other projects; the expert can use them in creating original designs.• Photos and diagrams showing each of 300 patterns and designs• Hand-drawn diagrams for each design using the international crochet symbols• Diagrams so easy to follow that you can do a complete pattern without having to read instructions• Complete written instructions for every design• Instructions in the basic stitches• Many original designs• All the great classic crochet patterns• Easy designs for beginners and complex designs for experts

    Mr. Middleton, a celebrated bookbinder and teacher, has updated and considerably expanded this new edition and has added many illustrations. A revised Supplement traces the evolution of English craft bookbinding since 1945, and for the first time the index, amended for this edition by Dr. Marianne Tidcombe, is comprehensive. This is a definitive study that belongs on the reference shelf of every bibliophile, librarian, book conservator, collector and binder interested in the book arts.

    It also provides prickings and diagrams for 27 projects.

    . . Growwwwl . . . Oinnnnk—here are fifteen animal masks that are perfect for the next play, the next party, or just for when it's nifty to look like something else. Immensely popular upon its first publication in the early 1980's, these striking masks will fascinate today's children every bit as much as they did their parents (and don't be surprised if it's the parents still wearing them!).Made of high quality, laminated card stock, these brilliantly colored, super realistic masks are pre-perforated—easy to press out—with holes in place, ready for the included elastic cord that attaches in seconds for a perfect fit. There's even a storage envelope where the masks can be saved until it is time to once again become a fox . . . or a vampire. . . or a bear. . . or a . . . the possibilities are fifteen-fold!

    Japanese needleworkers were, of course, impressed by the wonderful graphic designs in the Holstein collection, but they were especially attracted to the lovely old fabrics and the use of scraps. The Japanese have traditionally cherished old fabrics, and the idea of creating something artistic and useful from scraps appealed to the love and use of color and design that is paramount in their culture.The wonderful creations resulting from this enthusiastic quilting activity can be savored in the 135 beautiful illustrations in this book, which are divided into five broad categories: American Patterns-Hybrid Quilts; Japanese Designs; Blue and White Quilts; Country Textiles; and Kamon Quilts.

    Now, you can make these festive animals yourselfExpert balloonologist Aaron Hsu-Flanders will have you creating your own furless friends in minutes with his easy-to-follow instructions. The enclosed pump (available nowhere else) makes the high-quality, specialty balloons a cinch to inflate. And more than 250 pictures--one for each step--make it simple for even an all-thumbs adult to make an entire zoo

    

    Acclaimed artist Ning Yeh takes the reader through every aspect of traditional Chinese Brush Painting, from brush technique and color loading to composition. Ning provides a lively explanation of each subject's profile and historical significance before moving onto adept instructions for rendering. His friendly conversational style makes learning the ancient art of spontaneous brush-painting truly "a piece of cake". Subjects include: Orchid, Camellia, Amaryllis, Peony, Panda, Horse, Landscape, seal/signature and wet-mounting. (This book is the companion guide to Ning's Emmy award winning instructional TV Series "

    A history book full of photos to tell about the history of female quilters in Washington State.

    

    Panel decorations, bands, borders, ornaments, crestings, diaper patterns, and many more.

    These craft books have complete, illustrated step-by-step directions.Create 30 delightful holiday and special-occasion cards.

    

    Instructions are clear and easy to follow, templates are actual size and ready to use. Also includes patterns for pillows, wallhangings, and two additional quilts. Beautiful color photos. 8 1/2 x 11. (Good Books)

    Despite impoverished beginnings, the Shakers flourished in the early nineteenth century, and by 1840 there were four to six thousand members living in eighteen principle communities from Maine to Kentucky. Turning away from society, they lived in large families that were both celibate and communal. In striving for heaven on earth, they created a visual environment of such harmony and quiet power that it continues to impress observers today, when the Shakers have all but passed from the American scene.The many works presented in this beautiful volume reveal the Shaker commitment to excellence in all matters. The chairs, cases of drawers, work stands, baskets, oval boxes, wheelbarrows, stoves, looms, and even tailoring tools have a purity of form that transcends mere utility and elevates our appreciation beyond a sense of function.This volume draws objects from forty collections, including extant Shaker villages, the work of some thirty known individuals, and as many artists who remain anonymous.

    How to evaluate the special needs of each room in the house-living and dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, halls, staircases, children's rooms, studies. The striking book includes inspiring treatments for every shape and style of window-from cottage casements to modern picture windows in addition to offering practical advice on all aspects of making and arranging curtains and shades including finishing touches.