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. ...

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Asian Splendor Counted Cross Stitch Kit The Asian Splendor cross stitch kit is from Design Works & depicts a pair of stunning ...

The Asian Splendor cross stitch kit is from Design Works & depicts a pair of stunning Oriental beauties peeping out from behind ...

Asian-Inspired Machine Embroidery Asian-Inspired Machine Embroidery by Joan Elliott, well-known designer in embroidery & cross-stitch, brings over 35 classic Asian motifs to machine embroidery. This title features 25 projects showing readers how to use designs to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with simple embellished cards, a banner, silk scarf, napkins & table runner, garden tote bag & visor, journal cover, & more. All designs are included on the CD-ROM that accompanies the book, with each design presented in 6 machine formats as well as in black & white PDFs so h&-embroiderers can create transfers for their own work. About the Author Joan Elliott, a needlework designer for over 30 years, is widely known for her work in books, kits, & major cross-stitch magazines in the United States & the United Kingdom. Her titles for David & Charles, an imprint of F W Media, include A Womans World in Cross Stitch, Magical Cross Stitch, & Bewitching Cross Stitch. She divides her time between New York & Vermont. ...

Asian-Inspired Machine Embroidery Asian-Inspired Machine Embroidery by Joan Elliott, well-known designer in embroidery & cross-stitch, brings over 35 classic Asian motifs to machine embroidery. This title features 25 projects showing readers how to use designs to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with simple embellished cards, a banner, silk scarf, napkins & table runner, garden tote bag & visor, journal cover, & more. All designs are included on the CD-ROM that accompanies the book, with each design presented in 6 machine formats as well as in black & white PDFs so h&-embroiderers can create transfers for their own work. About the Author Joan Elliott, a needlework designer for over 30 years, is widely known for her work in books, kits, & major cross-stitch magazines in the United States & the United Kingdom. Her titles for David & Charles, an imprint of F W Media, include A Womans World in Cross Stitch, Magical Cross Stitch, & Bewitching Cross Stitch. She divides her time between New York & Vermont. ...