Beads and Threads: A New Technique for Fiber Jewelry
What beautiful, showpiece necklaces you can make following the instructions in this book - wearable art in the most exciting sense. The materials and tools needed are inexpensive and readily available, the work portable, the results striking. When you wear the necklaces you make, they elicit admiration and praise. The book opens with an exciting gallery of the work done by Helen Banes and many of her students. Once your appetite is whetted by what you have seen, then Diane Fitzgerald explains how the neckpieces are made and presents you with 19 projects for making your own.
Top Technique & Special Stitch Afghans in Crochet
41 magnificent afghans all in one organized crochet technique and stitch library. One book includes everything from basic stitches to wonderful ages-old techniques that will elevate skills to a new level.
A unique visual directory of all the major techniques and an indispensable companion for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. Whether you are interested in goldwork, beadwork, crewel embroidery, cutwork, cross stitch, blackwork or Hardangar, this book will guide you through all the basic methods of working and suggest an exciting range of creative applications for each technique. Both hand and machine embroidery are included, and all the main stitches are featured with photographs and diagrams of each one, with information on their history and traditional uses.
As part of this process ancient knowledge is becoming available to assist us. Reiki is a technique that can foster the qualities in us necessary to make the transition easily and create the unity and love that will be the essence of the new millennium. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Wonderful feelings of peace, harmony and joy are experienced from a tr
