Baldassare Mineo is owner of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Medford, Oregon, one of the world's great sources of plants for rock gardens. Mineo's own photographs are supplemented with many by the renowned horticulturist Fritz Kummert. This authoritative includes rare and unusual plants as well as proven, readily available garden performers.
It’s hat heaven for those who knit or crochet, with patterns created by one of the most popular design teams in the craft. Just about every kind of hatwear is here, for everything from fun parties to formal occasions, for women and men, children and teens, infants and toddlers. Apply your needles to a garden party hat with a wide brim and floral decoration. Then make a toasty ski cap, a hat for a ponytail, stocking cap, head warmer, little girl’s flower cloche, little boy’s baseball cap, Russian hat and muff?even Rapunzel’s tresses or a sexy Cleopatra chapeau perfect for Halloween.
Kokoro no Te, translated into English as "handmade from the heart," is the philosophy behind this enchanting collection of small, high-fashion craft projects that have a distinctive Japanese flair. Featuring purses, pins, sewing accoutrements, and the author's amazing temari balls, the 30 original hand-sewn designs combine surprisingly simple techniques with exquisite colors and fabrics, allowing sewers to create lavish objets d'art easily and inexpensively.
Family Circle Easy Wreaths: 50 Ideas for Every Season
Wreaths aren't just for Christmas anymore--with Family Circle's clever and eye-catching ideas, they make great year-round decorations. The magazine is a popular leader in home decor projects, and these 50 wreaths for every season and holidays too reveal why: from berries and ivy to beads and small stuffed animals, the attractive adornments are sure to please. Craft a Welcome Ring that features a simple bouquet of pink flowers tied on a grapevine base; it adds the perfect touch to a guest room. Branches in Bloom captures the joy of springtime, with its bright blossoms, faux eggs, Spanish moss,
