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Watercolor: For the Artistically Undiscovered

art

nonfiction

hobbies

painting

Thacher Hurd - 1992

Most of the pages in this book are actual watercolor paper with blank space reserved for the use of the reader/painter (that's you).

Comes with a palette of six artist-quality watercolors and a brush. Most importantly, this book also comes with the artwork, technique tips and encouragement of renowned illustrator Thacher Hurd.Comes With: A set of watercolors, a brush Have fun

Jo Verso's World of Cross Stitch: 1001 Motifs, Borders, and Pattern Ideas

Jo Verso - 1992

The author of Picture it in Cross Stitch and Cross Stitch Cards and Keepsakes presents more than 1000 patterns which enable readers to design their own embroideries.

All the motifs, borders and patterns have been produced on a mix-and-match basis, allowing embroiderers to choose and combine those applicable to their own projects. The patterns cover such topics as home and family life, church and school activities, sporting achievements, and life on the farm and at sea. Also included are many designs from all over the world, so that souvenirs of holidays can be stitched, or gifts for family and friends abroad.

Historic Samplers: Selected from Museums and Historic Homes: With 30 Cross-Stitch Charts for Authentic Reproduction

art

needlework-from-library

sampler

crafty

Patricia Ryan - 1992

Presents 30 American cross-stitch samplers, originally made in the 18th and early 19th centuries, which are now antiques in museums and historical collections.

The book also includes devised charts so that the reader can recreate the sampler using modern materials.

The Filet Crochet Book: More Than 100 Elegant but Simple Country Lace Projects

Chris Rankin - 1992

“From the simple to the sublime, this volume encompasses it all.”—Quick & Easy Crafts.

“A touch of lace added to shelves, pillows, coverlets, blankets, linens, lingerie, and apparel can make a lovely difference....More than 100 designs. No prior knowledge is necessary.”—Booklist.

The Changing Seasons: Quilt Patterns from Japan

Jill Liddell - 1992

Working with the staff of Patchwork Quilt Tsushin, a Tokyo quilting magazine, the author explores the historical and cultural background of the 30 quilt patterns presented here and discusses the traditional use of design and color in Japan.

Step-by-step "how-to" details technique. 100 full-color photographs illustrated finished items.

The New Beadwork

Kathlyn Moss - 1992

Beadwork, the last of the traditional crafts to be discovered by fine artists, has undergone a revolution in the past two decades.

This book surveys the best recent work in this burgeoning art form, including traditional decorations for clothing, wall-hangings and jewelry.

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