In 1886 a small group of Scotsmen from the Woolwich Arsenal formed a team -- & thus began the story of the Club that was to be at the vanguard of football innovation & the most successful team in the capital. This book records every detail of the Clubs history, from its formative years & rise under Herbert Chapman through to the incredible double of 71 & the drama of 89 right up until the modern era under Arsene Wenger. Read about all the players, matches, goals, trophies & events that have shaped this incredible Club & whose story mirrors that of English football itself. Arsenal 125 is a vital piece of kit for any true Gunner. About the Author Phil Soar is a respected & successful author, publisher & businessman. In the past 20 years, he has built up one of the best collections of football books & periodicals in the world. Phil has written & collaborated on numerous football histories that have been widely acclaimed. Martin Tyler is the principal football commentator for Sky Sports, after having worked for ITV for many years. He has provided commentary on big European matches at home & abroad, as well as for many World Cups, including the Final. He is also a writer on all aspects of the game. When Arsene Wenger came to the Club in 1996, he set about building a squad that would be the envy of the Premiership. The style of football that Arsene Wenger has introduced to the Club has been both exhilarating & fluent, fused with an attacking flair that has rarely been seen before. In the 15 years that he has managed the Club, Arsene Wenger has guided Arsenal to three League Championships, four FA Cup triumphs & four Community Shield victories, a remarkable record in anyones book. ...

Art & Embroidery of Jane Hall Art & Embroidery of Jane Hall. In a unique combination of art, photography & prose, Jane Hall magically intertwines her exquisite work as a textile artist with the world that has inspired it. She presents her breathtakingly beautiful embroideries through numerous photographs & descriptions, conveying the very essence of her work: to achieve works which are not simply observational, but translations of wonder as well as nature. About the Author Jane E Hall studied at Bournemouth & Poole College of Art & Design, achieving a Diploma in Foundation Studies, & then moved on to Loughborough College of Art & Design where she received a Certificate in Design Embroidery, being awarded a distinction. Since leaving college she has worked professionally as a textile artist. She has held numerous exhibitions, has her work held in private collections, & has worked on significant commissions, three of which are on public display. Janes work has been featured extensively on TV & in magazines. ...

Art & Embroidery of Jane Hall Art & Embroidery of Jane Hall. In a unique combination of art, photography & prose, Jane Hall magically intertwines her exquisite work as a textile artist with the world that has inspired it. She presents her breathtakingly beautiful embroideries through numerous photographs & descriptions, conveying the very essence of her work: to achieve works which are not simply observational, but translations of wonder as well as nature. About the Author Jane E Hall studied at Bournemouth & Poole College of Art & Design, achieving a Diploma in Foundation Studies, & then moved on to Loughborough College of Art & Design where she received a Certificate in Design Embroidery, being awarded a distinction. Since leaving college she has worked professionally as a textile artist. She has held numerous exhibitions, has her work held in private collections, & has worked on significant commissions, three of which are on public display. Janes work has been featured extensively on TV & in magazines. ...

The Art of Landscape Quilting Nancy Zieman & Natalie Sewell, foremost experts on landscaping quilts, present for the first time a complete collection of their favourite tips & techniques in one complete resource guide. There are no other landscape quilt books that include as many quilts & as much information as this complete resource from the leading experts on the subject. This one-stop resource for landscape quilting features 16 upscale step-by-step projects, & 20 partial projects; plus, tips, tricks, & techniques from the authors. ...

The Art of Manipulating Fabric This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern & traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle. ...

Art of Personal Imagery: Expressing Your Life Through Collage In The Art of Personal Imagery, author Corey Moortgat introduces readers to a new approach to collage, one that blends traditional collage techniques, such as the use of symbolic images & words, with typical methods of chronicling life events, such as journaling & scrap-booking. The result is innovative, fresh & meaningful collage that uses modern photos as well as vintage images, personal writing as well as words from antique books, to commemorate everything from special occasions to extraordinary everydays. With step-by-step instructions & photos for countless techniques & nine intensive projects, Moortgat teaches readers the secrets behind the distinctive multi-layered look of her collage. Using a wide variety of collage surfaces (including wood, vinyl, fabric, foam core, corrugated cardboard & more), readers will explore their own personal symbols & icons & experiment with new ways to express themselves through their art. About the Author Corey Moortgat works primarily in collage, with her favourite subjects being personal imagery, old photographs, nudes, any vintage papers she can find, & most recently, her newest muses: her son, Riley, & her second baby on the way. Her work has been featured in Somerset Studio, Artitude Zine, & the books Stamp Artistry, Frame It!, Kaleidoscope & Artist Trading Card Workshop. She has taught many small classes at art supply stores & at Art Fest. ...

Art Saves: Stories, Inspiration & Prompts Sharing the Power of Art Readers see how, through our various artistic releases, they can connect with a deeper part of themselves, escape from the challenges & pressures of life & also connect with those in need. They will be inspired seeing how 20 artists have used their talent & passion to elevate & infuse their lives with beauty & meaning. Art can be a quilt, a collage, a stamped card, a poem, a musical performance, a well-loved garden, a delicious meal, a warm conversation & more. In addition to reading the various artists stories & being inspired by the beautiful photos in this book, readers are also walked step-by-step through a project from each artist & tips on how they can use art in a similar way in their own lives. Stories include: Danita who used art journals to help her out of depression; Rebecca Sower who is empowering a creative group of women in Haiti to build self-sufficiency; &, LK Ludwig who found a voice that she knew could not be silenced through her art. About the Author As Editor-in-Chief of Somerset Studio & numerous art & crafting magazines from 2004 to 2009, Jenny Doh is considered an authority within the art & craft industry. ...