Gilda Baron combines her love of nature & skills as a textile artist & embroiderer in this inspirational & innovative step-by-step guide. Using painted & dyed backgrounds & hand & machine embroidery she presents a wonderful variety of three dimensional landscape & flower embroideries. A number of techniques are employed when applying colour to the fabric including batik salt discharge & brushing dye into a wet surface. Beautiful pictures are then stitched & built up over the background in easy stages. The feeling of perspective is enhanced by the clever use of scale & colour & all the techniques are explained clearly & demonstrated in a series of stunning projects. This original book is packed with practical advice & information. Anyone interested in pattern texture & colour will discover a wealth of inspiration when they work through the projects. Gildas highly individual designs will encourage beginners & more experienced embroiderers to create their own embroidered flower designs.
- Flowers are a popular subject
- One of the Needlecraft series
- Step-by-step guide


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With this lavish introduction to the centuries-old art of enameling even beginners can effortlessly create imaginative designs. It covers all the popular techniques & 14 fabulous projects. The various styles range from traditional cloisonne to experimental techniques such as firing enamel onto mesh forms. All the well-photographed projects from a vibrantly toned flower ring to an elegant set of buttons with a delicate leaf pattern encourage novices to use their skills & imagination. ...

Epic" reveals an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good & evil. When a teenage girl finds herself in this secret universe she must band together with a rag-tag team of characters to save their world
- & ours. " The Art of Epic"

Includes:: over 300 pieces of concept art character sketches storyboards & digital paintings along with interviews with the key animation talent."


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Begin by making your life a work of art. You dont have to be a super-achiever. You dont have to be unusually creative. You dont have to endure great obstacles. According to success expert Jim Rohn you dont have to do exceptional things at all. Just do ordinary things exceptionally well. Thats The Art of Exceptional Living." There are things you can should & must do to get your life on track of success. You may not be aware of it but they are already in your heart. In " The Art of Exceptional Living " Rohn provides the ideas & inspiration that lead to unstoppable daily progress. Using his exceptional powers of communication he helps you through difficult subject matter & teaches you how to get beyond personal setbacks to begin living according to ypour own rules. Youll begin by following the strategies of exceptional living including: Four major lessons that must be mastered in life The most common self-imposed limitations & how to deal with them How to get a miracle going in your life The foundation of good financial strategy " ...

Beyond his martial arts & acting abilities Bruce Lees physical appearance & strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive & ever-evolving conditioning regime that is being revealed for the first time in this book. Drawing on Lees own notes letters diaries & training logs bodybuilding expert John Little presents the full extent of Lees unique training methods including nutrition aerobics isometrics stretching & weight training. ...

A wonderful warm novel from a major new American voice. Henry Skrimshander newly arrived at college shy & out of his depth has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz -- who champions the talents of others at the expense of his own. & Owen Henrys clever charismatic gay roommate who has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy. Pella the 23-year-old daughter of the college president has returned home after a failed marriage determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father a confirmed bachelor has fallen desperately in love himself. Then one fateful day Henry makes a mistake -- misthrows a ball. & everything changes! ...

A wonderful warm novel from a major new American voice. Henry Skrimshander newly arrived at college shy & out of his depth has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz
- who champions the talents of others at the expense of his own. & Owen Henrys clever charismatic gay roommate who has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy. Pella the 23-year-old daughter of the college president has returned home after a failed marriage determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father a confirmed bachelor has fallen desperately in love himself. Then one fateful day Henry makes a mistake
- misthrows a ball. & everything changes...

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Flowers have a much greater impact on us than we imagine
- from a stolen daisy to a bunch of the most expensive roses. Without
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From eclairs to souffles & macaroons to madeleines when it comes to desserts no-one does it better than the French. Beautiful elegant & delicious French desserts are easy to create at home as only a few basic recipes are needed to make some of the world's most renowned cakes & tarts. The Art of French Baking is the definitive collection of authentic French pastry & dessert recipes. From Tarte Tatin & Hazelnut Petit Fours to Cherry Tartlets & Choux Buns it contains more than 350 simple recipes that anyone can follow at home. The book also

Includes:: details of basic equipment & techniques & information on how to troubleshoot common baking problems. Along with beautiful photographs & illustrations throughout The Art of French Baking is an inspiring collection to celebrate the sweet tastes of France.

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Anyone can master the fundamentals of game design
- no technological expertise is necessary. The Art of Game Design: A Book of
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