Inspired by art history, this step-by-step guidebook features 17 designs influenced by the Gothic, Renaissance, Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco eras reinterpreted in the artist’s distinctive, contemporary style. Emphasizing a mix of vintage findings, beads, lamp work, buttons, and modern components, this jewelry brings a feminine mystique and sophistication to ordinary beadwork. Each project builds on simple elements to create sophisticated designs and incorporate off-loom seed bead weaving, stringing, and wirework.
Crocheted accessories are all the rage—and these stylish hats, created by top-notch designers, will appeal to readers of all skill levels. Even the simplest ones feature great color combinations and irresistibly textured yarns. Not only that: the stunning photography and unique presentation will enhance their appeal. All the backgrounds, from a Paris train station to an art deco building, are in evocative black and white, while the models appear in full color.
If you can cut and roll a strip of paper, you can quill! Paper quilling is enjoying a bold resurgence, with artists reinterpreting and revitalizing the technique with exciting new ideas. These 50 diverse designs feature breathtaking quilled cards for holidays, special occasions, and just for fun. Start with simple, fundamental forms, all shown in close-up photos that novices can easily follow: a tight roll, teardrop, square, scroll, and more. These form the basics for such projects as an adorable baby carriage-shaped tag, embellished with buttons; rolled Christmas holly berries on a tiny wreath
Read this and learn how you can build your own slip roller machine. The book has a fair amount of detail and illustrations. Some parts are more complex than neccessary. The plan is almost identical to one you can get for free off of the internet, but without as many errors in the dimensions plus more detail.
Love the look of Log Cabin designs? This book will open the door to a wealth of possibilities. With it, you can make quilts based on three easy-to-sew blocks. Talented teacher Sharyn Craig offers all-new sewing methods, large diagrams, and quick-reference charts to guarantee your piecing success. Dozens of quilt photos will fill your head with design ideas. All you need is fabric strips and The Ultimate Half Log Cabin Quilt Book. It's that easy. You'll feel as if you've graduated from Half Log Cabin University with a degree in creativity after using this book!
