Each doily concentrates on a different technique ranging from Crochet Tatted Lace, Rick Rack Crochet, Bruges Lace, Irish Lace cords, Filet and Rice stitch(bullions) doilies.

7 elegant crochet designs for vintage doilies.

 

 

From A to Z, the alphabet in this book presents an amazing variety of floral life (using this term in the broadest sense to include all members of the vegetable kingdom). The name of each flower, fruit, vegetable, plant or mushroom begins with the letter within which it appears. Test yourself—see how many you can identify before you check the answers in the key beginning on page 27. For added enjoyment, the letters together with the images inside them may be colored in any way you feel is suitable. Samples of colored-in letters are shown on the covers.

 

With so many general knitting and pattern books recently available, it's no surprise that the ever-enlarging market would expand to include more specialized guides. But what may be surprising is the fact that a book on a specialty topic like edgings could turn out to be as useful and lush as this one. Knitwear designer Epstein offers a reference book with instructions for 350 different edgings, everything from ruffles to laces and fringes to floras.  

As an accomplished gardener and professional florist, Linda Beutler offers unique insights into creating inspired floral arrangements and growing the plants that go into them. Among the topics that Beutler discusses are the philosophy of floral design; making creative use of plants you're already growing; techniques of harvesting and preparing cut flowers; "bouquet basics"; and creating arrangements for special occasions.

Scores of elegant designs incorporating flowers and fruit — adapted from motifs on antique textiles — are useful for a host of applications. Floral borders, centerpieces, and allover patterns are ideal for commercial artists and designers but will also appeal to hobbyists who enjoy embroidery, designing textiles, and other crafts. 275 black-and-white illustrations.
 

This informative and encouraging book is written by an author with more than 35 years' experience. It explores flower arranging as an art form, with special emphasis on creativity and developing one's own style, while not neglecting functional uses such as table settings.

Carry a floral theme through all your lettering and borders with this exquisite collection of designs. A bright border of red and lilac anenome is eye-catching, as is a selection of stylish Art Noveau-inspired patterns including Mucha poppies and stylized tulips. Pretty spring and summer alphabets feature flowers and butterflies, while an alphabet of topiary trees gives an alternative look. Finally, an A to Z of flowers, from azaleas to zinnias, forms an alphabet irresistable to all garden lovers.