The Beaders Palette: Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Ensembles, Earrings and Straps
The Beader's Palette includes directions for making rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and eyeglass cords and straps. With 46 full-color pages, detailed drawings, complete instructions and material guides, this book is the perfect way learn how to make dozens of stunning accessories.
For the first time in her distinguished career, knitwear and crochet designer Erika Knight has moved into an entirely new area of craft. In Beads & Buttons, she applies her unique flair for colour, texture and design to beading, presenting a collection of 25 must-have jewellery projects.The book is divided into three themes, Natural, Playful and Vintage. Using driftwood, pebbles and shells, hemp twine or leather thonging, the Naturals projects reflect a modern mood within accessories for relaxed, easy-wear simplicity from a simple stone pendant on brightly coloured suede to a beaded cuff bracelet on wire and a pearl and wooden bead cluster necklace.
Decorate everything from jewelry to home accessories with designs so beguiling you'll be astonished that they're made from rolls of narrow paper strips. Some, such as a tight circle, are simple and quick; others are intricate, including a two-toned fringed flower. Showcase a photograph with an appealing sunflower garden mat, add pizzazz to an outfit with an eye-catching art deco pendant, enhance a Christmas tree with festive poinsettia ball ornaments,
Free & Eazy Circles: Magic Ballz & Other Foundation Follies
Stack, slice, and stitch whimsical, free-form circle quilts. Jan Mullen has been making quilts since 1991, and publishing her own patterns for a decade. A sought-after teacher and designer, Jan travels the world to share her unique style and techniques.
The best of Paula Pryke’s classic and contemporary floral arrangements—in an accessible format to inspire novice and expert alike. Paula Pryke, Britain’s acclaimed master floral designer and author of numerous bestselling books, is unsurpassed in creating floral objets d’art. Essentially a form of interior decoration or stage setting, Pryke’s floral designs are the key to beautifying the home, creating interior moods, and setting the tone for entertaining, parties, and memorable events throughout the year. Included are her signature clean, contemporary designs as well as romantic, old-fashioned bouquets with a modern sense of color and form.
