An eye-catching wire bangle...a supple necklace made with peyote stitch...beaded retro hoop earrings. Creative Beading, Volume 2 features these among more than 85 beautiful, unusual projects, the best from a full year of Bead & Button magazine. Featured techniques include stringing, wirework, crochet, embroidery, and more. Beautiful color photos and editor-tested step-by-step directions guide beaders through every project, and the illustrated basics section teaches all the skills needed to get started. Get the best of the nation’s best beading magazine in Creative Beading, Volume 2.
Creative Beading is a fine addition to any beader’s library. It showcases nearly 90 wonderful projects selected from the pages of Bead&Button magazine, plus contributors' tips and techniques. Full-color photography and thorough step-by-step instructions accompany each editor-tested project. From easy strung bracelets to sleek crocheted bead ropes, there’s a project to excite and inspire everyone.
300 Handcrafted Soaps: Great Melt & Pour Projects
“A continuation of the projects found in Browning’s Melt & Pour Soapmaking, using commercially available soap bases. ...There are also lovely molded soaps that one would hate to destroy by using. All of these soaps can be made using kitchen equipment, and no lye or animal fat is used in the process. Browning’s books are always great additions to public libraries.”—Library Journal.
Around the Block Again: More Rotary-Cut Block from Judy Hopkins
Finally--the sequel to the bestselling Around the Block with Judy Hopkins! If you fancy classic blocks and quick-cutting techniques you'll love this handy quilting reference, packed with a whopping 200 quilt-block patterns! Browse through this incredible variety of beautiful, traditional rotary-cut patterns, and then get ready to play with your fabric.
Pat Sloan’s unique design style brings piecing, applique, and color together, giving you quilted luxuries to use throughout your home. The 12 projects include the fun Leaping Lily quilt (featuring regal bullfrogs, lily pads, cattails, and dragonflies) and 3 companion pillows; Ladybug Luncheon table runner, placemats, and napkins; Hot House Beauty wall hanging with flowers and butterflies; and A Bed of Zinnias quilt, bolster pillow, pillowcases, and jammie bag.
