Annual Plant Reviews: Flowering and its Manipulation Vol. 20
The flowering plants now dominate the terrestrial ecosystems of the planet, and there are good reasons for supposing that the flower itself has been a major contributing factor to the spread of the Angiosperms. The flowers of higher plants not only contain the organs of plant reproduction but are of fundamental importance in giving rise to fruits and seeds which constitute a major component of the human diet.
Walt Disney Characters in Counted Cross Stitch. Adapted by Designs by Gloria & Pat for Paragon Needlecraft. Book no. 5070. Designs include Pinocchio, Mickey, Donald Duck, Snow White & Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, Mickey & Minnie, Three Little Pigs, Lady & The Tramp and Dumbo
The Ancient Celts developed four principal forms of ornament: Knotwork, spirals, key patterns, and interlacing human, beast, bird and reptile figures. Until now, there has never been such a concise guide to re-creating the patterns for artistic puposes. Iain Bain, author of Celtic Knotwork, has written a complete and informative guide to the history and reconstruction of the work of the ancient scribes, destined to become the classic work on the subject.
Designed with the absolute beginner in mind, this project collection explores all the major feltmaking techniques, from knit-and-shrink to wet felting, needlefelting, and "recycled felting," as well as ways to combine techniques for creative and unique results. With 26 projects and photographs of more than 50 before-and-after felted yarn combinations, crafters can easily customize patterns with substitutions of their choice. Instructions are given for felted bags, flowers, hats, jackets, scarves, wool sneakers, and even a nuno felted skirt;
