books about: project-a-pattern     books:       The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns16 reviews George W. Shannon, Pat Torlen Sterling/Tamos, 2006 Excellent book, informative and creative. This book has all kinds of information, from basic tools, materials and procedures used, to instructions for making your own light table to work on. Includes patterns from simpler plant stakes and candle holders, to really extravagant lawn sprinklers. Awesome book, good for beginners and the more experienced. Don't know why they chose that cover photo, it is nowhere near the best or prettiest ...             Elm Creek Quilts : Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels16 reviews Jennifer Chiaverini, Nancy Odom C&T Publishing, 2002 A must have Being relatively new to quilting (have only been quilting for two years) I admit I bought this book only because I liked the novels so much, intending to some day have the time and skills to make the wonderful quilts I imagined and that were so beautifully brought to life in the cover at least (Round robin is practically exactly as I imagined it to be). To my surprise, the quilts were not ...             The Crochet Dude's Designs for Guys: 30 Projects Men Will Love13 reviews Drew Emborsky Lark Books, 2008 Forever a Dude fan Drew, you never cease to amaze. I've been a fan for 4 years and look forward to the next 20. I love the variety of projects in this book, especially how they span tastes for all ages and styles. I love the sense of humor you interject that always lifts my spirits. I appreciate the way in which you demonstrate the flexibility of a pattern. I've brought home the yarn for the first sweater my hubby ...             Intarsia Woodworking Projects: 21 Original Designs with Full-Size Plans and Expert Instruction for All Skill ...12 reviews Kathy Wise Fox Chapel Publishing, 2007 Intarsia Woodworking Book by Kathy Wise, Refreshing! A friendly guide into the world of intarsia... not at all intimadating or patronizing. Kathy's book gives me confidence to try projects that I otherwise may have thought too advanced for my skill level and as a result of this... My skill level is advancing too!!! Thank you Kathy! Please write more books!!!             The Needlepoint Book: 303 Stitches with Patterns and Projects (Creative Handcrafts Series)14 reviews Jo Christensen Prentice Hall, 1976 My copy has gone soft from use! I own both the first and second editions of this book. Of all the beautiful needlepoint books in my collection, this is the one I go back to over and over. There is information for the beginner as well as advanced stitcher. In eighteen years, I've never picked it up that it didn't learn something new or valuable.             Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, with over 30 Fun Projects35 reviews Isela Phelps St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Looming techniques and patterns This book is great. Isela has put together many techniques new to the looming community. She shows you how to loom knit and make it look as if you have needle knitted the item and why it turns out that way. I had never known before this how to do a true knit or purl stitch on a loom.How can you do cables? How do you increases or decreases?Socks? All of this is in there. Only the e-wrap was ever ...             The Filet Crochet Book: More Than 100 Elegant But Simple Country Lace Projects11 reviews Chris Rankin Sterling, 1992 One of the best filet books on the market This is the one of the most detailed books on filet crochet that I have ever read. It has background, history, comparisons, patterns. The pattern section has a good variety to choose from and are not just doilies. The instructions are excellent and the patterns are just beautiful. The introduction and general "how to" instructions are detailed and have large illustrations. There is a ...             Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies: Understanding Patterns of Project Behavior11 reviews Tom Demarco, Peter Hruschka, ... Dorset House, 2008 Another classic from "those Peopleware guys" The title and cover caught my eye (today!) in the bookstore and after flipping through, I couldn't wait to get home and blow through it. It's clear why this is getting a 5-star average here @ Amazon. Written by the same folks who authored Peopleware (classic skilled-person management book), it contains ~80 patterns of project behaviour alternating between helpful and harmful. Almost ...             Knitgrrl: Learn to Knit With 15 Fun and Funky Projects16 reviews S Okey Topeka Bindery, 2005 Winter Knitting Shannon Okey is a designer and loves knitting. She features yarns you can find in stores or online and has plenty of resources for new knitters. Fun items in this book include a kitty dim sum (fill with cat nip) for your cats and ideas for knitting parties. Each book stands alone with all the information you need to get started. So, whether you start with the first or second book, there is enough ...             Witch Crafts: 101 Projects for Creative Pagans16 reviews Willow Polson Citadel, 2002 Great variety! I was a little nervous about getting this book at first, even considering how many good reviews it got. I was worried that it would not contain enough variety. But when I opened it, I was pleasantly surprised! There are many different types of crafts including making dolls (useful in teaching stories to kids), woodcarving, making mosaic stepping stones, stained glass, and much more! There are ...             Phenomenal Fat Quarter Quilts: New Projects and Tips to Inspire and Enhance Your Quiltmaking9 reviews M'Liss Hawley C&T Publishing, 2004 M'liss Is a Master Phenomenal Fat Quarter Quilts (c 2004) by M'liss Rae Hawley has a string of 5 star reviews. While this book has some traditional quilts, it focuses more on more contemporary artistic designs. Color choice varies accordingly. Looking to go beyond the tried and true? This book's for you! Designs and color choices are reminiscent of art displayed in a modern museum. This book stretches the ...             Carousel Horses in Cross-Stitch: Beautiful Projects for Every Month of the Year8 reviews Donna Kooler, Linda Gillum Sterling Pub Co Inc, 1993 Donna Kooler's Carousel Horses in Cross Stitch This is a beautiful book of wonderful carousel horses. the group to which I belong has a tie in to carousel horses and I purchased this book, in fact I purchased two. Twelve ladies each took part in a project to create a quilt which showcased Donna Kooler's horses. The quilt was then raffled off with the proceeds going to breast cancer research. The pictures in the book do not do justice ...             Radiant New York Beauties: 14 Paper-Pieced Quilt Projects9 reviews Valori Wells C&T Publishing, 2003 Beautiful, One-of-a-Kind Art Quilts The quilt projects in this book are gorgeous, original, and will inspire any quilter in new directions. Each section is interspersed with helpful mini lessons, paper patterns, quilting designs, and the author's photographs of nature and radial images that enrich the reader's understanding of the design process.             Quilts from the Heart: Quick Projects for Generous Giving (That Patchwork Place)8 reviews Karin Renaud That Patchwork Place, 2006 Great book for quilters I got this book because of the quilt on the cover that I found interesting enough to want to do. After getting the book and reading through it, I find there is much more I want to try my hand at, as well as the thoughts of making quilts for charities and hospitals. It was really a gift in a book! Great book for guilds to do as well!             Return to Elm Creek: More Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels8 reviews Jennifer Chiaverini C&T Publishing, 2004 Memories and patterns I especially enjoyed memories of the delightful Elm Creek books intermixed with the patterns for the quilts from those books! It was like enjoying the stories all over again.             America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890: 8 Reproduction Quilt Projects: Historic Notes and Photographs; Dating ...8 reviews Barbara Brackman C&T Publishing, 2004 brackman/america's printed fabric 1770-1890 what a wonderful resource book for anyone who is interested in fabric/fiber arts. i'm a quilter who likes to create quilts with a flair from yesterday. this book not only helps me to be closed in my interpretation of that time, it does guide me through the decision which colors have been more used than others. the contents/pictures are very clear and the instructions to recreate some of the ...             201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks Patterns and Ideas10 reviews Melody Griffiths Ryland Peters & Small, 2007 Cute & Useful Book I am so glad that I bought this book. I am a beginning crocheter and I found the patterns and pictures very helpful. I am making the Amish afghan, which has beautiful colors. The projects each have easy to follow diagrams along with the usual written instructions. The motifs are adorable and the last section shows you how to put them together in projects. I love the sheep and the scotty dog ...             Knitting Lace: A Workshop with Patterns and Projects (Threads Books)10 reviews Susanna E. Lewis Taunton Press, 1992 Please contact the Brooklyn Museum re: reprint Meg Swansen of Schoolhouse Press is trying to get this book reprinted but has not been able to get a meeting with Brooklyn Museum officials so if you'd like to see this reprinted as much as I would, please send a letter (I never got any response to emails) to the Director of the Brooklyn Museum at at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052 asking him to consider Ms. Swansen's request. ...             Ready, Set, Crochet: Learn to Crochet with 19 Hot Projects (Stand-Up Book)8 reviews Susie Johns Creative Publishing international, 2004 best book ever!!!!!!!!! this is an awsome book my mom had to help me with a few basics but it realy deserves 5 stars!!! if i can do it am adult can do it!!!trust me it is an awsome book.             Colorful Stitchery: 65 Hot Embroidery Projects to Personalize Your Home9 reviews Kristin Nicholas Storey Publishing, LLC, 2005 HIGHLY recommended I must have 7 bookshelves of sewing/stitchery/needlework books and from among those this book rates an A+++. I *love* the "hand" of wool and she offers many ideas, photos, and clear, inspirational guidelines. I stitch alone, I stitch in several styles, and I often stitch with a 13 year old granddaughter and we both found several ideas we plan to adapt and/or copy. By next Christmas we'll ...              search for books 1770-1890, adrenaline, beautiful, beginner, behavior, carousel, colorful, creative, cross-stitch, embroidery, full-size, handcrafts, instruction, intarsia, knitgrrl, needlepoint, paper-pieced, patchwork, patterns, personalize, phenomenal, photographs, quiltmaking, reproduction, stitchery, stitches, template, understanding, woodworking, workshop books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen music: The Best Of Jean-Pierre Rampal we recommend Looming techniques and patterns leave a comment home  impressum - about us