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This excellent volume presents a dazzling assortment of copyright-free, full-color allover patterns. Carefully selected for their eye-catching appeal and suitability for practical use, the 361 patterns in this volume offer artists, designers, and craftspeople an extensive and convenient archive of...

The increased use of quality designs in 19th-century manufactured goods created a steady demand during that period for collections of decorative patterns. This volume reproduces one such collection ― an extremely rare and valuable portfolio of 376 motifs assembled more than a century ago by two...

A handsome collection of full-color vignettes, lovingly culled from rare 19th- and early-20th-century chromolithographs. Exquisite, royalty-free, full-color illustrations of sailors, ships, rowboats, lighthouses, swimmers, fish, shells, and other nautical motifs in a great variety of sizes, shapes, and styles. Over 250 full-color illustrations. 24 plates printed one side only.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Teach yourself to repair and rescue your favourite leather boots and shoes. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Graphic artists and craftworkers in search of attractive and unusual floral motifs will find them in this rich treasury of exquisite designs. Carol Belanger Grafton has selected over 350 handsome floral and foliated arrangements from a wide variety of Victorian-era sources. Reproduced from such rare...

Table of ContentsIntroductionMaking Your Own Wax FlowersMaking a Wax Flower CandleMaking a Wooden Flower PressPadded PressboardMaking Your Thick Padded Board –Setting Out Your FlowersMore Tips for Sand DryingSilica Gel TipsSilica Gel – Borax Drying PlantsDrying in Your MicrowavePicking...

Over 500 splendid motifs, adapted from elegant brocades, include colorful block prints and woven designs inspired by nature — trees, leaves, flowers, buds, animals, and birds. This volume constitutes a superb, comprehensive sourcebook for artists, art historians, textile designers, needleworkers, fabric painters, and other craft enthusiasts.

UK Version. Crochet is so much more than the traditional Granny Square. In this book, you'll find 20 versatile 6" crochet square patterns you can use on their own or together to create modern, colourful crochet creations you and your family will love. All patterns have been designed by...

US Version. Crochet is so much more than the traditional Granny Square. In this book, you'll find 20 versatile 6" crochet square patterns you can use on their own or together to create modern, colourful crochet creations you and your family will love. All patterns have been designed by...

US VersionFlowers are so appealing and this book of 20 unique and varied flowers will have you making masterpieces in crochet. All blocks are the same size so mixing and matching is easy. There are some very textured, 3D flowers as well as flat, smooth flowers. Each pattern is written for a...

The Fran Crochet Blanket is proof that simplicity is often the most direct path to sophistication. With this clever combination of simple stitches worked in a single color, designer Shelley Husband has produced a handsome blanket that is a timeless classic. One large motif is complemented by four...

FRAN is Fetching, Refined, Affable and Noteworthy. There are 5 patterns in this ebook - Pam, Ann, Sue and Fay are all small 6" patterns and Kim is 18". Each has their own style and look but they all have some common aspects. Together the patterns make an elegant statement piece for your...

THE FLOWER CHEF is a modern, comprehensive guide to floral design that caters to all readers--from beginners who have never worked with flowers before and are looking for a new creative outlet, to decorators, party planners and photographers looking to liven up their spaces. Even professionals will...