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A quilter and quilt teacher for over 20 years, Lynette shares her definitive colour patterns and her successful techniques for rotary cutting, strip piecing, fusible applique, primitive stitching, and so much more. She shares decorating tips and ideas for using quilts in the home, from bed quilts to tablecloths to tree skirts. A special section is devoted to colour photos of quilts in Lynette Jenson's home.

The uses, advantages, and disadvantages of every type of knot are clearly explained. The author explains how to tie each one, using concise, step-by-step instructions, all illustrated by simple, easy-to-understand line drawings. The book closes with a helpful glossary of terms.

Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Dragons features the unique art of John Howe, famous artist and creator of fantastical worlds and beasts and concept artist on the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Through John's work, artists are transported to a magical world of dragons. On the flip side of the panel, this world-famous master offers his expertise and advice about basic drawing skills and the tools and materials needed to draw dragons. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Dragons invites artists to discover hidden mythical creatures and legendary beasts as they color their way through this labyrinthine world of charm and fantasy.

Kristin Omdahl's Crochet So Fine takes crocheted clothing from fussy to fashionable! By working with thinner yarns and more flexible stitches, crocheters can produce garments that are stylish and comfortable, figure-flattering without being form-fitting and great for layering. And just because the yarn is thin doesn't mean crocheters need to use the smallest of hooks, fine crochet can be quick and easy, too.

Crocheters begin by exploring techniques specific to crocheting with fine yarns: gauge, blocking, and garment construction tips to maximize drape. Then they can choose from 20 projects including stunning crocheted pullovers, cardigans, jackets, capes, shawls, scarves, hats, and more. Many of the projects only require one or two skeins of yarn. The designs are interesting to make, using clever stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping methods, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas. In addition to a variety of stitch patterns, motifs, and techniques, Crochet So Fine includes tutorials with detailed illustrations and instruction on Tunisian crochet, broomstick crochet, and hairpin lace. The garments include couture details such as colorwork, beading, lace, ruffles, tiers, and more. All stitch motifs include charts, and the specialized techniques include how-to sections.

This friendly, hands-on guide walks you through each step in thebrewing process at the beginning, intermediate, and advancedlevels. It fills you in on all the homebrewing basics with acomprehensive equipment list; instructions on keeping your hardwareclean and sanitized; and loving descriptions of the essential beeringredients, their roles in the brewing process, and how to selectthe best ingredients for you beer. You'll also find out aboutadditional ingredients and additives you can use to give yourhomebrew distinctive flavors, textures, and aromas. Discover howto:

Homebrewing For Dummies, 2nd Edition is fullyupdated with the latest brewing techniques and technologies andfeatures more than 100 winning recipes that will have your friendsand neighbors singing your praises and coming back for more.