Seasons and Reasons to Celebrate (Leisure Arts #5266) by Tracy MacKay gives quilters lots of ways to celebrate with this collection of 8 seasonal wall hangings. Each features fun fusible appliques of animals, flowers, and trees, and one celebrates all 12 months. Several of the little quilts have a scattering of pieced blocks, while buttons and basic embroidery stitches add cheerful details. What a great way to use up scraps! Pattern inserts feature full-size patterns for easy tracing. 8 projects to piece, applique, and embroider: Hallelujah Nativity, Autumn Prairie, Sunflower Summer, Love Bird, America the Beautiful, The March Hare, Bee Industrious, and Let It Snow.

When Liz Chappell returned to the New England area of northern New South Wales, to a garden cultivated by her mother and grandmother before her, she found Australian gardening advice did not prepare her for the challenges of this climate. Plants hardy to drought would not withstand frosts to minus 15 degrees, in spring as well as winter. Torrential summer downpours drowned many more. Few Australian native shrubs could adapt to severe cold conditions.Over twenty years Liz and her husband Elton have created a diverse and much admired garden of abundant roses, perennial borders and exotic trees. Liz learned there was indeed a wealth of ornamental plants which would thrive in her garden. All the while, Liz kept a journal of gardens visited, plants admired and of course every addition, trial and triumph in her own garden. Now she brings this experience and the collective wisdom of many other gardeners across New England together in "Celebrate the Seasons." This gardening memoir is like chatting to a friend over the kitchen table: seasoned gardeners will smile as they share her journey; those just beginning to garden in New England will revel in the earthy, practical advice. Kim Woods-Rabbidge brings the perception of an artist and gardener to her sensitive photographs capturing the nuances of changing seasons in many of the finest gardens of New England; from spring bulbs thrusting through icy ground; the relentless sunshine and sudden storms of mid-summer; gentle mellowness of autumn leaves to the austere, frost-rimed winter gardens. Underlining the narrative is a chronology of gardens in the district, from the historic stations of Salisbury Court at Uralla and Ollera at Guyra to the bold, contemporary prairie gardens of Carolyn Robinson's Glenrock at Tenterfield.

Children will enjoy learning about the weather, holidays, and other notable seasonal events. Packed with early science lessons, fun facts, and other exercises, this hands-on workbook will help students build knowledge and curiosity about the world.

Simple text and bold, beautiful paper sculpture convey the animal life, plant life, weather, colors, clothing, and feelings associated with the winter season.

"A Book of Feasts and Seasons" recaptures the lost traditions surrounding major feasts and festivals--every occasion of the Christian Year.

23 seasonal sewing and craft projects Sandi Henderson's readers love her look, her patterns, and her descriptions of home, family life, and holidays. Her fans respond equally enthusiastically to her anecdotes of picking cherries with her family as they do to her new fabric collections or her recipe for Creme Brulee French toast. This brand-new offering gives readers the best of what they crave from Sandi—and builds on the excitement of both her first book and her work as a fabric designer. Sewing the Seasons is a collection of 23 sewing patterns for adult and children's wear, home decor, and accessories, all beautifully paired with the ideal season for use. From a vintage cloche to a scallop scarf, from a farmers' market tote to a poinsettia stocking, the sewing and craft projects presented here celebrate the best of nature's seasons and the holidays. In addition to gorgeous project to sew, Sandi offers up her favorite recipes for each season and beautiful photography that captures the essence of each passing season. Complemented with full-color photos and a beautiful interior design Full patterns are conveniently located online, where they can be printed as needed and will never be lost Sandi offers up the best of the season around her with gorgeous lifestyle photos of her and her family as they celebrate the seasons, seasonally appropriate favorite recipes, and anecdotes Includes low-sew/no-sew crafts that add a special sparkle to each season Beginning to intermediate seamstresses and fans of Sandi's fabric and pattern lines will be drawn to this year-round collection of patterns, recipes, and inspiration.

The authors of the wildly popular blog, At the Picket Fence, Heather and Vanessa share their inspiration, struggles, faith, and encouragement to women who, just like themselves, want a warm, God-centered, joy-filled life. Meditations, photographs, and simple, budget-friendly home décor tips and recipes are woven throughout Life In Season to help you celebrate the moments that fill your home, heart, and faith. Their easy-to-follow style and real-life stories prove that you don't need to consider yourself creative to create a home you will love.

Michael Scott, our best-selling, most popular New Age composer, has pulled together his five volumes of intermediate Christmas arrangements and created one large and very useful collection. Included in this 112-page folio are 36 of the most favorite songs of the season, both sacred and secular, to inspire pianists and audiences. A great gift idea!

Presents felt-related crafting ideas for holidays and special occasions, including such projects as leprechaun finger puppets, miniature pumpkins, Thanksgiving table runners, and Christmas ornaments.

Savor the beauty of spring, summer, autumn, and winter with holiday lap quilts worthy to display on the wall. This festive pattern collection was created by popular designer Cherry Guidry of Cherry Blossoms. Appliqué your way through four elegant yet whimsical projects over the course of the year, as you look forward to Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All four quilts feature the same background block layout, with a unique holiday scene setting each season. Use the full-size patterns and your favorite paper-backed fusible for easy raw-edge appliqué. With fresh colors and appliqué motifs tailored to the seasons, you'll be inspired all year long!