In The Scientist and the Forger: Probing a Turbulent Art World the author draws upon an enthralling range of case studies, from Botticelli to Leonardo, Campendonk to Pollock and Chagall to Freud, equipping the reader with a holistic understanding of an art world shaped by fast-moving trends, and increasingly permeated by science.
Daring, dramatic, dazzling-make 12 stunning contemporary quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block Expand the design possibilities with 6 variations on the basic block Learn how to create different looks by playing with your fabric's colors, textures, and values Assemble your Dragonflies with traditional piecing, templates, paper piecing, or modified paper piecing Everything you need to create dazzling new quilts from the traditional Dragonfly block is here in this comprehensive workbook.
Create Stunning Crochet Masterpieces with Captivating Texture Step into the inspired world of award-winning crochet designer Linda Skuja and craft one-of-a-kind sweaters beyond your wildest dreams.
This vintage book contains a catalogue of examples of Jacobean embroidery, including simple instructions for reproduction, detailed descriptions, practical tips, and more.
Experienced sewing instructor and blogger Barbara Emodi shares her sewing wisdom to help readers get started, get started back up, or hone their existing garment-sewing skills.
A complete introduction to scroll sawing, Scrolling 101 is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning how to create beautiful scroll saw projects!
From Immediate Media's best-selling Cross Stitch magazines The World of Cross Stitching comes a broad collection of modern folk art cross stitch designs.
Turn Circles, Squares and Rectangles into Gorgeous Quilts * 15 hip, quick-to-make quilts that get dramatic results from simple shapes and large-scale prints * Color inspirations from traditional to trendy, soft to spicy * Sizes that suit your decor, from smaller wallhangings to large bed-sized quilts * Learn Valori's secrets of successful quiltmaking - color and fabric selection, design, piecing and applique techniques, and more Valori shows you how to make striking, colorful quilts that only look hard to make - use her techniques to get beautiful results in a lot less time than you'd think!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Metal Jewelry gives readers more than 125 step-by-step instructions and 200 fully illustrated color photos, for various metal jewelry making techniques, including soldering, smithing, stamping, hammering, riveting, and wiring.
Inspiration for you to create your perfect day - now available in PDFIt's the magical, personalised details that make your wedding wonderfully special for you and your guests.
Make Everyday Accessories Pop with a Touch of Stitched StyleWith Lexi Mire Brantman's creative embroidery tutorials, you can turn your clothing and accessories into wearable art.
This vintage book contains a complete guide to forging bolts, nuts, and rivets with bolt heading machines, continuous-motion bolt and rivet headers, and nut forging machines.
The work of Andrzej Wajda, one of the world s most important filmmakers, shows remarkable cohesion in spite of the wide ranging scope of his films, as this study of his complete output of feature films shows.
The essential guide to beads and beading techniquesIllustrated techniques for beading on and off the loom, threading, stringing and fringingCombines beading with knitting, crochet, embroidery and wirework for unique resultsIncludes 30 Bead Something Now' projects, from striking jewelry to stunning accessoriesFeatures useful guidance on taking each technique further to extend your skills
Sew starry quilt blocks Inspired by painted and wood quilt blocks that adorn barns, author Shelley Cavanna shares 20 blocks and seven quilt designs destined to pass the test of time.
