The Art of Wire: Creative Techniques for Designer Jewelry The Art of Wire is loaded with techniques that the reader can use to create what all jewellery enthusiasts seem to want more of
- wire jewellery. Projects featured in this book take on a wide variety of looks from the more obvious wire-like (filigree or shaped wire) to that of more solid metal (wrapped or hammered wire) to what almost resembles fabric (crocheted wire). After an extensive techniques section, each of six chapters focus on a different facet of wire working & patterns for shaped-wire projects are provided when necessary. Each of the 40 projects are stepped out & styles range from upscale to more casual & many incorporate beautiful gemstones into their design. About the Author J. Marsha Michler has authored 12 books & several magazine articles about her extensive & varied crafting expertise. She also teaches, lectures, signs books, & shows her artwork in the New England area. In her spare time she gardens, builds stone walls, & enjoys sushi with her husb&. She resides in southern Maine.
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The Artistic Mother The Artistic Mother sheds light on the difficulties of fitting art into the busy mothers life. It motivates readers to overcome those challenges & make art an important part of their lives. Shona Cole offers practical advice & planning tools to help them along the way. The author inspires the creative soul in each mother with: Artist Spotlights; a Weekly Action Plan for any medium; tips on creating time & space; &, a solid overview of three of the bestloved arts: poetry, photography, mixed media. The second half of the book contains the Artists Workshop, a 12-week, 12-project course that brings creativity back into a mothers life. About the Author Shona Cole is a mixed media artist & photographer, as well as an Artist-on-Call for Stampington. She is currently working on a poetry book & has been published in numerous Stampington publications. ...

The Bag Making Bible is the first book & resource of it kind
- a technique led approach to sewing your own designer bags & designer
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The Bag Making Bible is the first book & resource of it kind
- a technique led approach to sewing your own designer bags & designer
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Anchor Balloon Race Tapestry Kit Anchor Balloon Race Tapestry Kit shows colourful hot air balloons drifting over the open countryside. Kit contains carefully sorted Anchor Tapisserie Wool, 10 count full colour printed canvas, needle & easy-to-follow instructions. Finished

Size: 15 x 12 (38 x 30.5cm) Supplier product code: KT92K

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The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers Story A fascinating & colourful account of this historic tapestry. Who were the embroiderers of the Bayeux Tapestry? What were their tools, their materials, & how could such a massive project have been designed & organised? These questions & many others have been avoided for so long due to a lack of hard facts, but in this book the author has drawn upon her own experience as an embroiderer & artist to piece together all the clues she could find in the tapestry itself. After extensive research, Jan Messent has compiled a fascinating & colourful account which will help to place this famous embroidery in a plausible context. This new study is essential reading for anyone wishing to know more about The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers. About the Author Jan Messent qualified as a teacher in the mid-50s &, after teaching Art, History & English, became deeply involved with embroidery as an art form. As a member of the Embroiderers Guild, she taught embroidery design to its members, wrote & illustrated design books, & lectured worldwide. Her last embroidery book was about the Bayeux Tapestry. She became interested in the experimental use of knitting & crochet & hoped, by her books on the subject, to open up new

Dimensions in the creative use of yarn. Now, having retired from lecturing, Jan writes historical fiction full-time, embroidering as a side-line, reading, painting, & listening to good music.

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The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers Story A fascinating & colourful account of this historic tapestry. Who were the embroiderers of the Bayeux Tapestry? What were their tools, their materials, & how could such a massive project have been designed & organised? These questions & many others have been avoided for so long due to a lack of hard facts, but in this book the author has drawn upon her own experience as an embroiderer & artist to piece together all the clues she could find in the tapestry itself. After extensive research, Jan Messent has compiled a fascinating & colourful account which will help to place this famous embroidery in a plausible context. This new study is essential reading for anyone wishing to know more about The Bayeux Tapestry Embroiderers. About the Author Jan Messent qualified as a teacher in the mid-50s &, after teaching Art, History & English, became deeply involved with embroidery as an art form. As a member of the Embroiderers Guild, she taught embroidery design to its members, wrote & illustrated design books, & lectured worldwide. Her last embroidery book was about the Bayeux Tapestry. She became interested in the experimental use of knitting & crochet & hoped, by her books on the subject, to open up new

Dimensions in the creative use of yarn. Now, having retired from lecturing, Jan writes historical fiction full-time, embroidering as a side-line, reading, painting, & listening to good music.

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The Bead Jewellery Bible: The Complete Creative Guide to Making Your Own Bead Jewellery This is an indispensable guide to making bead jewellery covering all the essential beading techniques, from choosing colours & designing jewellery, to bead stringing, making findings & bead embroidery. It features nine technique-focused chapters, including a chapter on making your own beads, & a tenth chapter containing step-by-step instructions for 12 brand new bead jewellery projects! Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams & stunning photography combine to create a must-have resource for expert & beginner beaders alike. About the Author Dorothy Wood is an expert beader, crafter & author who has written over 20 craft books on a variety of subjects. Her recent titles for David & Charles include the bestselling The Beaders Bible (2008) & Crystal Jewellery Creations (2010). Dorothy lives in Upper Largo, Fife, Scotl&. ...

The Beaded Bracelet: Beadweaving Techniques & Patterns for 20 Eye-Catching Projects Bracelets are just the right size. They are perfect for gift-giving because they're easy to wear. They are the perfect project to try out a new beadweaving technique as well, because earrings are too small to sink your teeth into, & a necklace is a much larger commitment, not to mention intimidating at times. " The Beaded Bracelet" teaches the reader 9 essential beadweaving stitches. One or more of the stitches are used throughout 20 patterned projects. Step-by-step illustrations make the projects easy to follow & the range of techniques used will appeal to beginners, intermediate beaders & seasoned beadweavers alike. About the Author Carole Rodgers is a well-known designer, teacher & author. She is the author of 99 pattern leaflets, her work has been in most national beading magazines & she is a regular contributor to several. She is the author of several KP beading books, including Beyond Beading Basics. ...

The Beader's Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques. The Beader's Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques is.. . an inspiring book-very appealing & easy to read, both for reference & inspiration. This is an indispensable guide to beads & beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips & ideas. Each chapter focuses on a different beading technique, guiding you through the basic skills, tools & materials, before tackling more advanced techniques & projects. It

Features: -Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions -Clear diagrams -Stunning photography
- Over 30 ' Bead Something Now' projects, ranging from beautiful bags & jewellery to stylish scarves & accessories. Full of perfect excuses for trying out your new skills, making it the must-have resource for beaders of all abilities. About the Author: Dorothy Wood is a talented & prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery & Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books. This is her eighth book
- her first was the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. She contributes to magazines including Crafts Beautiful & Cardmaking & Papercraft, & lives in Anstruther, Scotl&. Order your copy today.



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