Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques
Unexpected Afghans presents 29 innovative interpretations of a favorite at-home essential. From best-selling author Robyn Chachula comes an in-depth look into crocheting traditional afghans using contemporary techniques, colors and patterns.
Thea Gouverneur's Flower Portraits is a delectable selection of cross stitch designs for fifty favourite flowers. Arranged into fields of colour, these designs are certain in inspire beginners and have experienced cross-stitchers rushing for their embroidery frames. Following in the footsteps of the popular Secret Garden in Cross Stitch, these fresh flower portraits will bring the delight of the flowering garden into the home all year round.
Added by: decabristka | Karma: 67901.13 | Other | 9 February 2013
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Introduces sixty-six richly varied, original origami heart motifs that are perfect for Valentine's Day, including detailed instructions for such creative and practical designs as rings, boxes, caps, coasters, and frames. Original.
Adding dimension and movement to card designs is a great way to improve the overall look of handmade cards. Find design inspiration in these 40+ projects showing a wide variety of popular paper folding techniques used by some of today's best card designers. Techniques include accordian folds, gate folds, tea bag folds and cut and fold template designs. 48 pages, softcover.
With an emphasis on simplicity, this is an introduction to the art of collage using preserved plant material. All that is needed is access to a garden or the countryside; no previous skills are necessary. Introductory chapters explain the types of plant material which are suitable, and when and how the varied decorative designs can be created from flowers, leaves, cones and seeds. There are projects and topics including: simple flat collage bookmark;raised collage designs; seed patterns; gilded plant materials; embroidery effects; fantasies; framing; greetings and Christms cards; basket weave boxes and Church ornaments.
