Make room for more yarn when you use up your stash on these irresistible scrap afghans. Offering a contemporary take on the traditional scrappy afghan, plus no more than one skein each of the "scrap" colors.
Carry a floral theme through all your lettering and borders with this exquisite collection of designs. A bright border of red and lilac anenome is eye-catching, as is a selection of stylish Art Noveau-inspired patterns including Mucha poppies and stylized tulips. Pretty spring and summer alphabets feature flowers and butterflies, while an alphabet of topiary trees gives an alternative look. Finally, an A to Z of flowers, from azaleas to zinnias, forms an alphabet irresistable to all garden lovers.
A wonderful collection of favorite crocheted afghans from Leisure Arts instruction leaflets quot;Make Every Day Specialquot; and quot;Leisure Arts the Magazine.quot; Includes over 50 full-color photos of designs, complete instructions, a variety of afghan designs, and more.
From yearbook advertisements, postcard mailings, and promotions to web site development and digital graduation announcements, every corner of the teen and senior portrait market is covered in this book of advice from the experts. The artistry of top senior portrait experts reveals the artistic, photographic, and marketing techniques that have propelled them to the top of their field. Advice on posing, communication and expression during sessions, studio lighting, outdoor lighting, working with different client personalities, pricing, and proofing is provided.
Celebrating the culture of South Africa’s indigenous Zulu population, this craft book showcases 25 stunning projects using dozens of previously unpublished beadwork techniques. The projects include netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace and are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful hints. Along with novel techniques for netting, wrapping, fringing, and braiding, the history of the Zulu people is also presented, accompanied by gorgeous full-color photography of the region.
