Compound Christmas Ornaments for the Scroll Saw: Easy-to-make and Fun-to-give Projects for the Holidays
The clever yet simple technique of compound cutting on the scroll saw yields impressive results, especially when guided by expertly crafted patterns. Holiday-themed projects include snowmen, candy canes, tree-topping ornaments, Christmas napkin rings, Santa and his sleigh, and many more intricate and beautiful designs. Each project contains a list of necessary supplies, step-by-step instructions, and how-to photos. General scroll saw advice and troubleshooting is also featured.
Vogue Knitting Vintage Collection: Classic Knits From the 1930s-1960s
They come from another time—but now they’re classics. Chic and stylish knits from the original Vogue Pattern Books of the 1930s–1960s return in an enchanting one-of-a-kind collection with more than 40 fabulous garments for everybody in the family. Fully illustrated, and updated with the latest yarns, this project book includes party dresses, pullovers, jackets and wraps for her; sweaters and vests for him; and sunsuits, caps, and booties for the baby. Among the perennial fashion winners: a short-sleeved silk top for spring, a chunky coat for fall, a cabled V-neck, a girl’s heart twinse
Originally published in 1951 by The American Thread Company, this crochet pattern booklet describes a collection of items to crochet with cotton threads, to use in your own home or to give as gifts. All crochet projects come with photographs of finished articles, and step-by-step complete instructions.
When first published nearly 30 years ago, Gardening with Perennials Month by Month sparked a renaissance of perennial plants in American gardens, a trend that continues to this day. The revised and expanded second edition describes the monthly blooming schedules and growing requirements of virtually every type of garden perennial. Over 700 species are documented, with over 400 lavish color photos. Providing a wealth of practical information to both the amateur and the professional perennial gardener, this classic work continues to be one of our most popular books.
