Nearly 90 patterns for lacy doilies, medallions, decorative edgings, more. 29 photographs.

Sharp photos, detailed instructions for creating over 100 delicate items: edgings, medallions, collars and yokes, doilies, baby items, luncheon sets, much more.

A vital resource for sustainability educators, learners and decision-makers on how we can build a more sustainable future. In this ground-breaking book, leading sustainability educators are joined by permaculturists, literary critics, ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers, mathematicians and philosophers in a deep reflection on the skills that people need to survive and thrive in the challenging conditions of the 21st century. Responding to the threats of climate change, peak oil, resource depletion, economic uncertainty and energy insecurity demands the utmost in creativity, ingenuity and new ways of thinking to reinvent self and society. Among the many skills, attributes and values described in The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy are values reflection, coping with complexity, permaculture design, transition skills, advertising awareness, effortless action, and ecological intelligence, each accompanied by ideas for active learning exercises to help develop the skill. Far from being a rigid or definitive statement of the one right way however, the handbook is exploratory, aiming to open up new, unthought-of paths, possibilities and choices. With contributors including John Naish, Satish Kumar, Patrick Whitefield, John Blewitt, Stephan Harding and Stephen Sterling, this is intended for educators, learners and anyone else interested in the vital issue of the skills we need to survive and thrive in the 21st century and build a more sustainable future.

This distinctive gallery of over 85 beautiful and useful tatted items are ideal for testing and developing the skills of both intermediate and advanced tatters. The delicate designs include such lovely edgings as the dainty Annette and charming Margareta as well as the exquisite doilies Mignonette and Peony, which are perfect for centerpieces, vanity sets, and table settings.

Over 110 patterns for projects from edging and trimming to handbags, baskets, pillowcases, aprons, and more. Includes complete directions, guide to materials, and 121 illustrations. "...lovely patterns which will surely interest the reader who is already a competent tatter." —Kliatt Paperback Book Guide.

Reissue of this practical guide to the craft of weaving shuttle lace. Contains comprehensive step-by-step methods of tatting, with numerous exercises, sketches, diagrams and illustrations. Includes a bibliography and glossary of foreign words.

Masterpiece quilts and Master quilters--both are honored in The Quilters Hall of Fame. The book profiles more than forty of the quilting world's most influential people--from early twentieth-century quilt designer Ruby McKim to quilt curator Jonathan Holstein to contemporary art quilter Nancy Crow. Lavishly illustrated with one hundred glorious color photographs of their quilts, plus historical photographs, ads, and pattern booklets, The Quilters Hall of Fame is essential for every quilter's bookshelf.

Presents patterns and instructions for over forty small cross-stitch projects inspired by the images and motifs of Celtic art, grouped in the categories of water, fire, air, and earth; and includes background on the Celtic world, as well as basic cross-stitch techniques.

Delightful selection of designs by notable American needlework designer. Includes many motifs: birds, baskets, silhouettes, sentimental sayings, church medallions, much more. 8 plates of color motifs. Introduction. Dozens of charts.

With the proliferation of new tatting books and enormous growth in the ranks of tatting practitioners, expert Judith Connors supplies this timely compendium of the craft's rich terminology, history, and techniques.