In this, her first book, Amanda Nisbet turns her attention to the details that make up her vibrant rooms. The book is divided into six sections; Bold Beginnings, Pattern Play, The Magic of the Mix, High Punch Colour, Terrific Texture, and Soothing Style. Also includes a section on rules to be broken and an extensive resource guide.

An informative book with an extensively illustrated introduction that explains all the basics, from link formation to soldering and polishing. It features 20 exquisite projects such as the Geometric Chain and the Spine design as well as a gallery of beautiful contemporary chains to provide inspiration. Silver chains are the backbone of any jewellery collection and these distinctive designs have special handmade touches that machine-made jewellery just can't match.

Awaken your eyes and your imagination with these six wildly colorful quilts! Piece a galaxy of stars that dazzle, or appliqu a shower of bright circles that bounce with abandon. Want to do something really different? Weave fabric strips to create a wall hanging that will please the artist--or the kid--in you. This collection of quilted designs is your opportunity to indulge in uninhibited fabrics, whether prints, solids, or hand-dyeds. Let Heidi Pridemore's capricious creations inspire you to fill your home with these many-splendored spectacles of quilting fun! 6 Quilts: Wacky Weaving (50" x 50"); Star Weave (52" x 52"); Rainbow Daze (57" x 57"); Windows to the Garden (64" x 85"); Checks and Balances (45" x 60"); and Square Knot (46" x 57").

Outrageously complex patterns appear in this fascinating collection of 30 intriguing drawings, rich in interlocking shapes that form optical illusions.

Ingeniously contrived construction, strange interlocking shapes, mind-boggling arrangements: 48 outrageously complex Op Art patterns will challenge even the most experienced colorists. Each illustration can be repeatedly printed from the accompanying CD-ROM.

Artist Eileen Miller has created 31 dazzling, ready-to-color dresses that range from dreamy to elegant to dramatic. Join the party by adding colorful touches to each of the beautifully detailed gowns in this fabulous and chic collection.

'Nicky Epstein's Signature Scarves' delivers what knitting (and Nicky's) fans have been after - her hallmark embelished style applied to the simple scarf. Inside there are an array of patterns designed to delight and inspire.

Turn a shady yard into a sumptuous garden Shade is one of the most common garden situations homeowner’s have, but with the right plant knowledge, you can triumph over challenging areas and learn to embrace shade as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. Glorious Shade celebrates the benefits of shade and shows you how to make the most of it. This information-rich, hardworking guide is packed with everything you need to successfully garden in the shadiest corners of a yard. You'll learn how to determine what type of shade you have and how to choose the right plants for the space. The book also shares the techniques, design and maintenance tips that are key to growing a successful shade garden. Stunning color photographs offer design inspiration and reveal the beauty of shade-loving plants.

Internationally-known felt artist Chad Hagen shows just how simple, good-looking, and varied feltmaking can be, as she guides you through the basics of making more than a dozen spectacular hand-sculpted hats. Here are 15 patterns with endless variations, all in classic shapes, and transformed into unique fashion statements with fanciful touches and exquisite embellishments. Berets have 'wings,' snoods come with long tails just right for scrunching up, and caps feature soft felt spikes or long "dreadlocks" to tie in knots. Even the most traditional designs, such as pillboxes and brimmed hats, sport whimsical tiny safety pins or beads and buttons. For those who prefer not to start from scratch, there's even advice on jazzing up store-bought hats.

Thirty-one fanciful portraits form the perfect coloring book for dog lovers. Flowers, paisley patterns, and other ornaments highlight pictures of dogs on road trips, digging fossils, and reveling in nature.