This lovely American book from 2002 contains dozens of crochet patterns that are easy-to-make and quick to complete. All are pictured in colour and there are detailed written row-by-row instructions to follow including materials lists and gauge/tension required. Some of the specific patterns are: Heirloom Tablecloth - Earring Jackets - Pixie Christmas Stocking - Lace Tissue Holder - Photo Album - Hooded Scarf - Wild Rose Doily - Striped Chair Pad - Playtime Puppets - Bridal Set - Puppy Poncho - Lacy Bookmarks - and many more.
A unique visual directory of all the major techniques and an indispensable companion for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. Whether you are interested in goldwork, beadwork, crewel embroidery, cutwork, cross stitch, blackwork or Hardangar, this book will guide you through all the basic methods of working and suggest an exciting range of creative applications for each technique. Both hand and machine embroidery are included, and all the main stitches are featured with photographs and diagrams of each one, with information on their history and traditional uses.
101 Quick and Easy Secrets to Create Winning Photographs
Discover how to take compelling photographs utilizing all the awesome features of your digital camera. 101 Quick and Easy Secrets to Create Winning Photographs shows you how to use composition and technical methods and creative and artistic applications to achieve amazing images, using both in-camera and post-processing techniques. Every chapter covers a different overall theme, with each technique laid out in a two-page spread that features easy-to-follow instructions to achieve the shot and stunning, full-color photographs showing the results.
