Fully illustrated stitch diagrams in color. And, rare for a stitch instructions, front and back views of the work in progress.

    The Pop-Up Book offers a clear and practical guide to the pop-up papercrafts for all levels of artist, from home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects.Illustrated with specially comissioned photography, it includes specific projects with easy-to-follow steps, general techniques for greater personal experimentation and creativity, and a gallery of designs created by some of today's best pop-up artists for an inspirational finish.The forms and folds, scores and creases, that Jackson transforms into striking shapes and designs truly deserve acknowledgment.--Booklist

    Finish a quilt in no time -- machine quilt each block as you go! Apply these construction techniques to your favorite blocks, or use the reference charts to design your own.

    Eight projects are perfect for any skill level. Simply follow the Basic Bargello instructions and then move on to the Advanced Bargello techniques to learn more.Projects range from small place mats to dazzling wall quilts; start small or dream big!More than 20 photos illustrate the versatility and innovation of these Bargello techniques.Walk step by step through every stage of quilt construction, from creating tubes to sewing strips

    “For the beginning to intermediate bonsai enthusiast, outlining in straightforward fashion the essentials of the care, creation, and display of these lovely miniature trees...this book should be the only one you need.”—Booklist.

    Full color, fully charted, ready to hand or machine knit. Plus how to adapt the patterns for other knitwear...even instructions in Turkish knitting techniques.

    Low impact and non-competitive, invigorating rather than exhausting, and with an emphasis on keeping the body supple and the mind relaxed and focused, the ancient discipline of yoga can be practiced at anytime of life. The programs in Yoga Over 50 feature: -Step-by-step descriptions of yoga positions for active and resting poses -Programs suited to varying degrees of fitness, experience, and flexibility -Exercises to relieve specific problems, including headache, stiffness, and insomnia

    Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a phrase and famous piece of art, from aristocrat to Zen via Rousseau's jungle cat and Egyptian cat sculpture.

    Seventy quilts are featured in a descriptive volume, featuring expert commentary and capturing a range of international styles, including eighteenth-century applique, Civil-War commemorative quilts, Amish quilts, and more.