Rich amalgam of Islamic and North African design styles; most on grids. 340 illus.<BR> ...

Ideas for transforming all sorts of fabrics to achieve beautiful and orginal results with the simple and creative use of paints and syes. ...

A practical handbook, in full color, packed with ideas for salt dough artists of all ages. ...

Luxury, beauty, refinement, sensuality, elegance -- silk is synonymous with all of these. No fiber -- natural or man-made -- rivals its versatility. Silk is light but strong, smooth and soft, supremely adaptable. It can be made wonderfully warm or deliciously cool, and dyed with infinite subtlety or boldness of color. When worn or draped, its fluidity is spellbinding.<P>The Book of Silk follows the story of this remarkable material through ...

This collection of 58 original banner designs combines art and text to artistically illustrate favorite Bible verses. The designers integrate calligraphy, abstract and representational images that allow banner makers to creatively express Scripture. Includes general directions for banner making and display, as well as suggestions for fabrics, colors, and construction techniques.
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The Book of Decorative Knots illustrates over 60 beautiful - and functional - knots for a wide variety of purposes. This meticulously illustrated book presents each knot with clear, step-by-step line illustrations that explain each phase of the properly tied knot. 9:15 AM 9/21/01Included are lanyard knots for decorative braidwork, bowknots that make loops, 'Turk's head' knots for making decorative handgrips, button knots, sinnets, flat knots, ...

Considered the standard work on the subject of practical and decorative knots, and packed with the author's exquisite and highly detailed drawings, this book is a treasure trove of hitches, bends, plaits, netting, and other ropework, all explained clearly and simply to teach the layman the proficiency of a professional. Grainger describes how to tie and use a wide variety of knots, from crown and wall knots to turk's heads, and suggests a variety ...

Helen Littman writes about the influences on her work, particularly the importance of travel, green issues and the women's peace movement. This book, designed by Carroll, Dempsey & Thirkell, illustrates the design in full colour throughout. ...

75 images of elves and fairies at play amid the flowers of the forest compose this whimsical collection of patterns. The drawings appear in numerous shapes and sizes, accompanied by easy-to-follow directions explaining how to transfer them to such flat, ink-absorbing surfaces as cloth, paper, wood, and more.<BR> ...

This new addition to the Art of Crafts Series is designed to inspire you to make felt, and to give you clear step-by-step instructions to make a series of projects, from beginner to masterclass. On the way you will learn about sheep and wool, the historical and anthropological background to feltmaking, and its mythology. Lavishly illustrated throughout with full color illustrations and photographs, this book will be both instructional and ...