To describe them all would be to describe the entire history of sewing. In "The Art of manipulating Fabric," Colette Wolff has set herself just this task, and she succeeds brilliantly. Working from the simplest possible form - a flat piece of cloth and a threaded needle - she categorizes all major dimensional techniques, show how they are related, and give examples of variations both traditional and modern. The result is an encyclopedia of techniques that resurface, reshape, restructure and reconstruct fabric. More than 350 diagrams support the extensive how-tos, organized into broad general categories, then specific sub-techniques Handsome photos galleries showcase the breathtaking possibilities in each technique and aid visual understanding by emphasizing the sculptured fabric surface with light and shadow Textile artists and quilters, as well as garment and home decor sewers, will expand their design horizons with the almost limitless effects that can be achieved

    Knit colorful hats, gloves, and sweaters in the Shetland tradition.

    Several of the 18 intricate designs include raised stitches, giving them an irresistibly touchable look. Step-by-step instructions and color photos are included.

    It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, technic, and additional repertoire in a convenient, "all-in-one" format. This comprehensive course features written assignments that reinforce each lesson's concepts, a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and playing styles, and outstanding extra songs, including folk, classical, and contemporary selections. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a good understanding of basic musical concepts and styles.

    While not geared toward making conventional instruments, Musical Instrument Design provides all the information that anyone (amateur or professional) should ever need to construct an amazingly wide variety of percussion, string, and wind instruments. Includes many designs along with parts lists and detailed construction instructions.

    In this comprehensive guide, Jane explains her system of layering simple processes to produce intriguing, one-of-a-kind surface designs. Experiment with fiber-reactive dyes, household bleach, fabric paints, water-based resists, photocopy transfers, foiling, silk screening, stenciling, stamping, embroidery, and beading Dozens of full-color photographs of fabric, quilts, and clothing provide a sampling of Jane's incredible work Includes detailed instructions for applications, processes, and embellishments, plus tips for organizing work space and finding the right supplies

    Replete with demonstrations of how to make lush flowers from ribbon, turning shimmering silks into bouquets of roses, pansies, berries, buds, stems, and tendril twists.

     Clear, concise, accurate instructions explain new stitches and techniques to ensure success, and charts appear in color with symbols that make them easier to follow and reduce the likelihood of errors. The book carries the Better Homes and Gardensr Mark of Excellence craft seal to assure you that every project has been constructed and checked under the direction of our crafts experts.

    A built-in clipboard provides the ideal work surface for this coolest of crafts.Comes With: 10 skein of embroidery floss, beads, plastic Klutz clip Have fun

    This delightful book has over 26 projects showing new streamlined construction techniques utilizing the rotary cutter and your sewing machine. The older methods are still valid, but the new techniques presented in this book were developed to use with the tools available to us today.

    With paint and imagination, you can turn ordinary rocks into charming cottages, country churches, barns and farmhouses, Victorian mansions and more! Inside, 11 step-by-step projects make it fun and easy!

    Each one of these 54 cover-ups includes step-by-step instructions and radiant full-color photography so you can be confident of success.

    Apply gem-like colors and watch as they awaken the design “written” on the egg in wax. From classic “quilt” patterns, to traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs and everything in between, you’re sure to be enchanted by this age-old craft.

    In this profusely illustrated workbook of his designs, David Brill shares his remarkable esthetic as well as his personal philosophy on origami. You'll be inspired by the rich cross-section of his designs. What's more, you need no special tools; detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams provide clear instruction on creating Toys and Models such as: Book, Walking Man and Spectacles; Boxes and Containers including Gift Boxes, a Transparent Bottle, a Money Box and more. Wet-Folding techniques are covered for animals (Lion, Lion Cub and Horse). With his innovative approach to creativity, David Brill will inspire you to seek ideas in all aspects of life and nature and he will help you to cultivate a sensitive touch.

    "Together this author and publisher combination is responsible for eight of the definitive works that make a good introduction to origami." — Miniatura.

    The 30 designs in this book are charted in color and accompanied by full-color photographs of the completed stitch pieces.

    For the Yup'ik of southwestern Alaska, masked dancing has long been a focal point of ceremonial activity. Two hundred color plates and 100 b&w photo illustrate his

    Customers will love the heartfelt memories and handy tips included as they prepare for the most magical time of the year!

    This extensive collection of beautiful buttons and closures can easily be made without special equipment. Includes delicate needle lace buttons, elegant frog closures, Victorian crocheted buttons, braid, fabric, ribbon buttons, and more.

    This cheery Christmas collection is perfect for cross stitching holiday tradition.

    “Lots of inspiring gourd crafting techniques and ideas—I highly recommend The Complete Book of Gourd Craft...its 300 color photos... depict many...amazing things you can create...plenty of detailed information.”—Organic Gardening.

    

    Edwards, and even Santa Claus himself in this enchanting sequel to the best-selling My Book of Little House Paper Dolls: The Big Woods Collection. This beautiful collection includes outfits for each doll, numerous accessories and props, and two giant pullout scenes. Made of sturdy, durable card stock, the dolls, clothes and props are easy to detach—there’s even a stowaway pocket in the back for safe storage. It’s the perfect Christmas present for anyone who loves the Little House books.

    Jean Leinhauser has chosen these squares for their uniqueness and their design possibilities. Every square is shown in full-color photography and has been carefully edited. Use the squares for all your crochet projects from afghans to sweaters.

    9 winners of the 3-D Illustration Awards Show -- demonstrate the techniques they use to transform paper into exciting, 3-dimensional sculptures.

    What a great way to create a warm and personal gift!

    Step-by-step instructions are provided for these and a selection of additional project ideas for making a range of items including a cushion, a cot quilt and a quillow.

    This collection of toys includes 22 projects, primarily featuring transportation toys (cars, trains, trolleys, planes and boats) and educational toys. For each project, there's a full-page photo of the toy, detailed drawings and patterns, a parts list, construction photos and clear, step-by-step instructions on how to make the toy. A color gallery shows the finished toys in all their glory. Two introductory chapters explain the fine points of toymaking techniques, with helpful hints on working with small parts and choosing the best finish for your toy. Whether you're making a toy to entertain a child or grace a desk, this book will teach you how to create toys that your family will cherish for generations.

    Includes over 50 full-color photos of designs, complete instructions, a variety of afghan designs, and more.

    73 charts for bead weaving, 12 full-size patterns for applique. Complete instructions and color keys included.

    

    The reader will discover traditional afghan patterns, plus a variety of projects for the home, gift ideas, clothing items, things for the baby, and more. Includes over 50 full-color photos of designs, complete instructions and more.

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    All 39 porcelain Barbie dolls, all of the Stars 'n Stripes military dolls, all of the Happy Holidays dolls, all 64 Dolls of the World, all DOTW Princesses, all pop culture dolls like James Bond and Lord of the Rings, every national convention doll, anniversary Barbie dolls including the momentous 45th Anniversary Barbie dolls for 2004, celebrity dolls from Elvis to Diana Ross, Coca-Cola, Barbie Dolls, all Hollywood Legends dolls, Barbie Fashion Model Silkstone dolls & fashions, and even Mattel direct-sales dolls like the Flowers in Fashion and Royal Jewels Collections are included. Byron Lars, Christian Dior, Nolan Miller, Armani, and Kate Spade are just a few of the designers represented. Over 850 dolls are included in this book Most dolls are shown boxed in mint condition, along with close-up pictures of their faces so the reader can appreciate Mattel's workmanship on these fine collector dolls. 2005 values.

    Shawls, a baby's christening robe and various stoles are included in the collection, as well as a skirt, cape and shawl set.

    This book was created to help teachers meet these needs. Designed as a supplement for any Catholic catechetical program, it draws its format and content from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The activities in this book are numbered 1 through 100 and are arranged into three skill levels: primary (grades 1-3), intermediate (grades 3-5), and advanced (grades 6-8). Each activity is self-contained and reproducible for classroom use. Few additional materials are required, though student Bibles are often necessary.

    “Tatting collage consists of small tatted motifs glued to a paper background to form lacy pictures that can be used as stationery, bookmarks, and more. Instructions are given for doing the tatting along with black-and-white photographs showing placement of the tatted pieces on the projects. “A useful addition.”—Library Journal.

    Super-clear instructions for all kinds of beading projects, profusely illustrated with full-color photography and technical art. Permanently attached to the book is an unbreakable storage box filled with professional-quality hardware and a fantastic selection of handmade Bohemian glass beads.

    Folding the units is simple and easy, and joining them has some of the fascination of a puzzle. It is interesting to see the same units turn into a variety of boxes by changing the combination. Intended for an inexperienced beginner, the step-by-step drawings are clear and easy to follow. They show exactly how to make each fold and crease to create the handsome boxes. Ranging from basic triangle and square boxes to the more demanding hexagonal, heptagonal, and octagonal, the delightful and varied works are highly stimulating. Most of the boxes may be utilized as actual containers and decorations.

    It includes over 700 wonderfully graceful and imaginative designs featuring flowers, leaves, and vines in delicate interlacements. Most incorporate elaborately embellished letters, initials, monograms, and names.Needleworkers, fabric painters, and other craftworkers will love browsing through these pages for the perfect design to personalize towels, handkerchiefs, bed linens, clothing, and more. Textile designers, graphic artists, and calligraphers will also find the volume brimming with useful ideas and models for creating rich floral designs, illustrated letters, borders, and frames.

    A reference guide for needleworkers with guidance on choosing equipment and materials as well as instructions on the ten basic stitches, then on to 88 stitches which compile the Stitch Library.

    Then create a purse adorned with lace and roses. Personalize a pillow, embellish cards, and stitch a Christmas picture or velveteen stocking with seasonal elements. Each design appears in full color, along with a guide displaying every stitch and how to master it. An illustrated icon guide makes it easy to combine patterns.

    Pages clean and unmarked. Slight wear from time on shelf like you would see on a major chain. Immediate shipping.

    ."..should be of great interest to anyone who likes to sew doll clothes...features a Gallery of full-color photographs of enchanting dolls in Victorian splendor....Detailed descriptions of the clothes, their construction, and the dolls that wear them, accompany the photographs....Instructions to re-create selected outfits using vintage materials, original techniques, and intermediate sewing skills are...found...Included are material lists, construction notes, and step-by-step instructions...and all necessary patterns."-- "Doll Castle News.

    With complete information on paints and clear instructions on preparation and application techniques, this practical guide provides all you need to know to create beautiful and unusual surfaces throughout your home -- from woodgraining a small table to marbling a floor.

    This reference walks the potter through glaze circulation, formulation, and use. Includes color bars to show fired results.

    Thoroughly informative for hobbyists and businesspeople alike, this guide explains the steps to setting up a successful sewing business, from creating an appropriate business plan to effectively managing time.

    Here are easy-to-follow instructions for more than 50 afghans. These beautiful afghans will be enjoyed by those who crochet them and by those who love their warmth and charm.

    Eighty designs including flora, birdlife, witches, a laden grapevine, and a harlequin are detailed in line drawings, with numerous color photos of the finished pieces. Quilters will appreciate the smooth transition of these patterns to their craft with each section of glass representing a section of fabric.

    A collection of over 40 cross stitch designs inspired by William Morris, the famous 19th century decorative artist, whose designs are as popular today as they were during his lifetime more than a century ago.

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    Even up to the twentieth century, Eastern European women supervised rituals in honor of the goddess, and carefully embroidered her image on their ritual cloths and clothing. Today, the strong, powerful goddess figure can still be seen on many examples of Eastern European folk textiles. The author introduces these figures and the folk life from which they sprang, explains changes in the goddess motif and its meaning, and unfolds for us rich examples from textile collections in Russia, Ukraine and Yugoslavia. She describes folk arts from Romania and Poland and relates her conversations with folk artists in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Her story ends in the United States with descriptions of public and private textile collections which contain goddess embroideries. Kelly weaves a tale of her search for the goddess Berehinia and her research on why goddess embroideries exist in Eastern Europe.

    One of these obligations is to respect the flora and fauna of our planet. The Hopi closeness to the Earth is represented in all the arts of all three mesas, whether in clay or natural fibers. What clay is to a potter's hands, natural fibers are to a basket weaver."--from the IntroductionRising dramatically from the desert floor, Arizona's windswept mesas have been home to the Hopis for hundreds of years. A people known for protecting their privacy, these Native Americans also have a long and less known tradition of weaving baskets and plaques. Generations of Hopi weavers have passed down knowledge of techniques and materials from the plant world around them, from mother to daughter, granddaughter, or niece.This book is filled with photographs and detailed descriptions of their beautiful baskets--the one art, above all others, that creates the strongest social bonds in Hopi life. In these pages, weavers open their lives to the outside world as a means of sharing an art form especially demanding of time and talent. The reader learns how plant materials are gathered in canyons and creek bottoms, close to home and far away. The long, painstaking process of preparation and dying is followed step by step. Then, using techniques of coiled, plaited, or wicker basketry, the weaving begins.Underlying the stories of baskets and their weavers is a rare glimpse of what is called "the Hopi Way," a life philosophy that has strengthened and sustained the Hopi people through centuries of change. Many other glimpses of the Hopi world are also shared by author and photographer Helga Teiwes, who was warmly invited into the homes of her collaborators. Their permission and the permission of the Cultural Preservation Office of the Hopi Tribe gave her access to people and information seldom available to outsiders.Teiwes was also granted access to some of the ceremonial observances where baskets are preeminent. Woven in brilliant reds, greens, and yellows as well as black and white, Hopi weavings, then, not only are an arresting art form but also are highly symbolic of what is most important in Hopi life. In the women's basket dance, for example, woven plaques commemorate and honor the Earth and the perpetuation of life. Other plaques play a role in the complicated web of Hopi social obligation and reciprocity.Living in a landscape of almost surreal form and color, Hopi weavers are carrying on one of the oldest arts traditions in the world. Their stories in Hopi Basket Weaving will appeal to collectors, artists and craftspeople, and anyone with an interest in Native American studies, especially Native American arts. For the traveler or general reader, the book is an invitation to enter a little-known world and to learn more about an art form steeped in meaning and stunning in its beauty.

    Create a variety of window treatments, bed skirts, pillows, and other accents to coordinate with a favorite quilt or color scheme. Gather expert advice for every space, from living rooms and bedrooms to baths, kitchens, and those hard-to-decorate hallways. Complete instructions for 25 easy projects will help you achieve similar effects in your own home.

    The hallmarks of ikat - patter, color, and detail - are gloriously illustrated in the "gallery of Ikat" photo section.An introduction to the world of ikats by Professor Alfred Bühler, the well-known authority on the subject, sets the stage for this comprehensive volume. A succession of projects, each building on the previous one, provide in-depth instruction in this technique.

    "Color photographs, floor plans, construction diagrams, and lovely color renderings fill the chapters containing period styles, roof and wall materials, and drainage and sanitation arrangements....will chiefly interest needleworkers, artists, and the modelers of miniatures, who will find this a valuable source of design."-- "LJ. 160 pages (99 in color), 99 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 7/8.

    The book offers eight demonstrations and advice on pulling elements together from references.

    Scotland has a tradition of famous tweeds and tartans and is renowned throughout the world for the manufacture of cloth. In the past, dyeing methods were jealously guarded secrets handed down by word of mouth from one generation to the next.

    Stock #24503All the alphabets you will ever need are in this one book! The easy charts will make all these ABCs as easy as 1-2-3!

    It looks at his childhood, his student days at Oxford before turning to his own homes and gardens such as Red House and the Abbey Works at Merton. Morris's own words and those of his daughter May show his very personal approach to flowers and gardens and how his ideas anticipated the theories of William Robinson and Gertrude Jekyll.

    This is the how-to road map to help evaluate a person's best features and develop their personal style. Includes a special appendix for sewing clothes.

    This title includes six more tales from Europe, Canada, Polynesia, Africa and the Americas. It is suitable for ages 4-8.

    Showing designers and illustrators how to transform raw scanned images into illustrations, this text covers the technical basics of scanning and the subsequent processes which bring about the visual changes, using programs such as Photoshop, Freehand and Illustrator.

    Eight projects show the whole process of picture making, from planning to completion.

    Clear, crisp, and professionally drawn, these motifs will lend themselves to a host of art and craft purposes.

    Apply ink or paint to leaves, flowers, herbs, or fruit and print life-sized images onto paper, fabric, and other surfaces to create captivating works of art. In full-color, simple instructions, NATURE PRINTING covers tools, techniques, and tips for dozens of beautiful projects, including printed fabric for curtains, pillows, linens, quilts, and clothing; stationery, cards, and invitations; nature journals; and more. The book includes instructions for decorative finishes and frames, and it offers nature printing projects for children.

    This all-encompassing guide covers all aspects of needlecraft, with expert advice and inspirational ideas.