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141. Couture Sewing Techniques
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142. Divide & Conquer: Quilt It
$14.93
143. Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists
$13.59
144. Crocheting for Dummies
$16.47
145. Creative Quilts: Inspiration,
$15.61
146. Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree
$23.07
147. The Penland Book of Handmade Books:
$24.95
148. Beginning Glassblowing
$18.96
149. Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew,
$13.57
150. Build Your Own Electric Vehicle
$15.63
151. Quick & Easy Scrapbook Pages:
$19.77
152. Presentations: A Passion for Gift
$15.63
153. Collage Lost And Found: Creating
$12.32
154. Making Wire Jewelry: 60 Easy Projects
$13.57
155. 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and
$18.15
156. Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round
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157. The Border Workbook: Easy Speed-Pieced
$16.47
158. Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful
$15.63
159. The Polymer Clay Techniques Book
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160. Madeleine Vionnet

141. Couture Sewing Techniques
by Taunton
Paperback (01 February, 2001)
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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3-0 out of 5 stars Haute Couture Inside and Out
This book expanded my design vision and awareness of the techniques and structure underlying many haute couture creations.
5-0 out of 5 stars This is a magnificent book!!!!
This is a very wonderful book!I have sewn from childhood and come from a family who worked at all levels of the garment trade from factory worker to sample maker.I never sewed professionally but aspired in my personal sewing to be the best.This book not only showed the inner workings of a world of sewing even higher than what I am familiar with but also gave explicit technical information on creating details that I had never done.One of these was how to make a corselette to go inside the bodice of a dress to preserve its line and free the wearer from wearing foundation garment that may spoil the effect of the dress.Also her list of sources is very helpful especially with so many local fabric stores closing.I was able to find a source for the spiral steel boning and cotton tulle needed to make the corselette.My factory sewing relatives could never understand the fine hand sewing techniques that make the difference in creating couture garments.This book justifies those of us in my family who have done this for years to produce magnificent results and also shows there is a level even above this.

5-0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource for those who want to go beyond "paint-by-numbers" garment sewing
Firstly I'd like rebut the comment given by the person who said that the techniques were unnecessary, outdated and could easily be found in the internet.I purchased this book because I couldn't find any website that spoke to the techniques found in this book in any straight-forward detail (The pictures are invaluable).Do a search for "couture sewing" and you'll find sites by ready-to-wear vendors incorrectly labeling their garments 'couture' or fashion schools offering classes.
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142. Divide & Conquer: Quilt It Your Way
by Possibilities
Paperback (September, 2000)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Divide and Conquer
This is a very good book for machine quilting and has great tips and really can help you. I encourage all future quilters to purchase this book.

5-0 out of 5 stars Divide & Conquer: Quilt It Your Way
This is a fantastic book for people who want to quilt in many various ways. The examples of "how to" and the diagrams illustrated in this book are very well written. I would highly recommend this book.

5-0 out of 5 stars Fast andbeautiful
Using the simple techniques in this book I have made up huge quiltsfor Christmas and wedding gifts, start to finish, so fast it's incredible.I have done quilt-as-you-go before buying the book, using two of the three methods included, but the third method which so far I have done in some dazzling strip quilts (REVERSIBLE!) is wonderful.Quilt-as-you-go invariably has a lot of hand sewing - almost as much work as hand quilting. With a little thought (and ironing) you can machine sew this whole thing.Since the large (king) quilt is joined diagonally, you always have the buik of the quilt to your left as you join the sections.I love this book! ... Read more

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143. Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns
by Interweave Press
Spiral-bound (28 October, 2005)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Knitting Vintage Socks
This is an excellent book. Full of history and patterns. So glad I purchased it.

4-0 out of 5 stars Classic does not mean boring
I generally have a policy of not buying knitting books unseen - it's always a good idea to look before you leap to avoid cluttering your bookshelf with patterns you don't care for or instructions you find unhelpful.I broke that rule for Knitting Vintage Socks, and I'm happy I did.The historical sections are enlightening, the discussions of technique are clear and helpful, and the patterns themselves are interesting and attractive.The simple, elegant lace and color stich motifs featured will hold a knitter's attention without being needlessly complex. I can see myself turning to Knitting Vintage Socks again and again, as will beginning and experienced socknitters alike.

5-0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!!
Put "vintage" in the title of anything and I am there, though usually I am not pleased with the result.This book does NOT dissapoint.It is everything it promises to be and then some!
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144. Crocheting for Dummies
by For Dummies
Paperback (30 July, 2004)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Great Crochet Reference!
This is the best beginner book on the subject of crochet that I own.Stitch-n-Bitch is great, but doesn't go into as much detail on some aspects.The explanations in CFD are clear, with good visual aids, and the projects are realistic for beginners.(I learned to crochet as a child in the 70s but am now returning to it and actually finishing some items now that it's back in style).You can't go wrong with this book--I refer to it again and again.

5-0 out of 5 stars Very Good!
I have been crocheting for almost a year, but I never felt Ilearned how to do it right, and after reading this book I found out I wasn't! But, I was able to figure out what I was doing wrong, and was able to fix it! They give straightforward instructions and illustrations to help! I will definatley recomend this to friends.

5-0 out of 5 stars Crocheting for Dummies/Anyone can learn
Excellent book.Anyone wanting to learn to crochet will truly enjoy this book.It has every stitch you would want to learn and it does the description in a way that you can't help but learn it.Good luck to anyone that is just starting to crochet or even those that have been crocheting and want to learn a new stitch.This is a must for your stitching library. ... Read more

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145. Creative Quilts: Inspiration, Texture & Stitch
by Batsford
Hardcover (28 September, 2006)
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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Even Better!
Sandra Meech's new book is will take your quilting/textile art to a new level.Lots of design exercises, a comprehensive section on sketchbooks and inspiration, and gorgeous quilts from Meech and others.I didn't think her 2004 book "Contemporary Quilts: Design, Surface and Stitch" could be bettered, but if you loved that book - you NEED this one.All new info, so it's good value, too.
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146. Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry
by Kalmbach Publishing Company
Paperback (30 September, 2006)
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Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars New technique
I finally received my book after a long, long wait but it was worth it.This is a subject that I have never seen covered in any other book.Filigree has been a lost art.The photos of the projects looked daunting to me at first but, after reading the author's clear instructions, I found that I was no longer feel daunted.The photos are exceptional and clearly show all I need to know. I feel fairly sure that with the book at my side I will be able to accomplish the projects in this book.It's also a tease.I couldn't help thinking of all the things I could do with this technique that I had never thought of before.The book, once I master the technique, will open up a world of design that wasn't open to me before.That's the glory of learning.It takes us to new heights.
5-0 out of 5 stars Silver Filigree Jewelry
"Patterns similar to filigree have been spotted in Viking jewelry as early as AD 800. Danish goldsmiths brought them back to Norway in the late 17th and early 18th centuries..."
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147. The Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques
by Lark Books
Hardcover (01 October, 2004)
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Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Drool Worthy
This book is worth it just for the gallery - book after book from top creative bookbinders. Dan Essigs books inparticular are especially inspiring, but the entire book is full of great artists, and the step by steps are a great peek into how they create. Any creative bookbinder would be happy to have this in their library!

1-0 out of 5 stars Not So Much.
Penland is excellent. Its instructors and classes excellent. But while this book covers a wide range of material from skilled, respected bookbinders, THIS BOOK IS NOT EXCELLENT.
5-0 out of 5 stars A book of beauty and substance
This book is more than just a collection of the work of a number of outstanding bookmakers amd bookbinders.It is also an explication of the approach of each artisan to his/her art, and a step-by-step illustration of one of each person's projects.The photographs are also outstanding.
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148. Beginning Glassblowing
by Glass Mountain Press
Paperback (31 January, 2005)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Ed Schmid knows his way around a blowpipe
This is flat-out the BEST book currently available on learning how to blow glass. Ed has been working with and teaching others how to work with hot glass for years. Buy it. Read it. Do it!

5-0 out of 5 stars Best place to begin
This was my first book, and I have recommended it to students since. Hand-written (not typed) and very personal, he lends a good sense of humor and personality to an otherwise intimidating medium. It gives you the feeling that you're hanging out listening to a good friend describing a casual hobby instead of an overly serious instructor. It's just fun to read, and gets you really excited about digging in to some good old molten glass. The second book is just as good as the first. I'd give them 10 stars if that was an option. ... Read more

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149. Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew, and No-Sew Projects (Sewing)
by STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book
Hardcover (01 October, 2006)
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Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars True to its name.
Well, the name of this book is Last Minute Fabric Gifts, not Inventive New Sewing Ideas.
2-0 out of 5 stars Too Simplistic
Last Minute Knitted Gifts is one of my favorite knitting books, so I bought this book hoping to find lots of inspiration for cute sewing projects.Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with it.Many of the patterns (scarves, blankets, dishtowels, a sarong) involve not much more than buying a large piece of fabric and hemming it. Some projects are not sewing projects per se, but rather involve felting (felted rocks?Seriously?), or simply using fusible interfacing to attach fabric to things.While the results of all of these types of projects aren't unattractive, I'd rather use my limited crafting time to create, rather than embellish, and I certainly don't need a book to tell me that if you hem a piece of fabric, you can call it a blanket.As for the actual sewing projects--well, some are cute, but if you can't find versions of them for free on Craftster or the crafty blogs, you're not looking very hard.There are some cute projects here--a darling felt bunny, a patchwork pillow, a hooded towel that would make a great baby gift--but overall, I think anyone who is interested in more than basic beginner-level fabric projects would be better served by Amy Butler's In Stitches or Denyse Schmit Quilts. At the very least, I'd look at this book in a store before you spend the money.

5-0 out of 5 stars Wonderful inspiration for sewn gifts!
I just saw this book at the bookstore and ran home to buy it on Amazon.The book is filled with original ideas of things to sew.The author uses a lot used fabrics, sweaters, and such to create new items, which I found particularly appealing.A great book to get before the holidays.Get out your sewing machines! ... Read more

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150. Build Your Own Electric Vehicle
by McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
Paperback (01 September, 1993)
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Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars EV reference...has all the ins and outs
This book is a great reference for anyone interested in the trade offs when creating an electric vehicle.
4-0 out of 5 stars Electric cars rule!
This is a very informative book that can tell you pretty much everything you need to know when it comes to electric vehicles.If you want a good fiction read about electric vehicles, try 'The Wilson Concern', by Will Alan.I found it very entertaining and informative.

4-0 out of 5 stars My first referance in my Q8 - EV
This book is very useful for EV projects and contains a lot of theoretical and practical information. My EV was the first one in my country (Kuwait) because of this book and (Convert it). It is really dependable assuming that you have mechanical skills. Good Luck!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Amateurs' manuals    2. Automotive - General    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Design and construction    5. Electric automobiles    6. Electric vehicles    7. General    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Hobbies/Crafts    10. Home Improvement / Construction    11. Reference    12. Automotive technology    13. Crafts & Hobbies / General    14. DIY    15. Electric motors   


151. Quick & Easy Scrapbook Pages: 100 Scrapbook Pages You Can Make in One Hour or Less (Memory Makers)
by Memory Makers Books
Paperback (April, 2003)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Another awesome purchase
A really great book to help those of us who need a "recipe" for scrapbooking a page! Truly inspirational.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I have enjoyed reading the book and look forward to putting some of the projects on paper. I'm a beginner at scrapbooking. But I do have a great deal of experience in collecting Scrapbooking supplies.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for My Wife
Anyone who's new to or intimidated by scrapbooking will benefit from this well-done book. Next to "SCRAPS: Adventures in Scrapbooking" it's my wife's new favorite. ... Read more

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152. Presentations: A Passion for Gift Wrapping
by Broadway
Hardcover (01 November, 2005)
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4-0 out of 5 stars Timeless Reference for Gracious Living
This beautifully photographed book is a feast for the eyes and fodder for the creative person.It is NOT a step by step guide on how to wrap a package (although she does devote a couple of pages on how to wrap a basic box which most people know) or tie a bow (she also shows how to tie a basic bow).IT is full of ideas that one can "lift" and make your own with your own materials.
3-0 out of 5 stars Been there done that
Nothing new, to me anyway. Pictures were beautiful but to someone who hasn't done it before, the instructions aren't enough.

5-0 out of 5 stars A classic reference
The photographs in this book provide imaginative ideas for gift wrapping and giving that I will go back to again and again. The quality of the book, the personal notes, list of resources for materials, brief easy how-tos, suggestions for materials, and creating computer-generated wrapping paper, are all appealing facets of this gorgeous book.
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153. Collage Lost And Found: Creating Unique Projects With Vintage Ephemera
by North Light Books
Paperback (May, 2006)
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars excellent for starters and good resource for those old hats
It you are interested in vintage altered art and collage this book is for you...good part of the book is working with tools.the instructions aer clear, the pictures helpful and the examples inspiring for everyone.For those who have done collage for a while the best part fo the book talks about using family history and culture in your work as well as some great ideas about where to find different materials.

5-0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book that inspires you to indulge in your culture
I believe everyone should indulge in their culture and make some art. Josie has not only done that with this book, but offers oodles of ideas to inspire others to do so too. The projects are unique and the presentation is beautiful, great directions too. Way to go, Josie!

5-0 out of 5 stars A helpful, attractive book.
I enjoyed seeing how vintage ephemera can be incorporated into a new piece of art.Although collage and altered art are not my typical media, I was very inspired to try it.There are wonderful illustrations in this text and great ideas for how to create different effects.I have revisited this book often and it will continue to inspire my pieces. ... Read more

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154. Making Wire Jewelry: 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass
by Sterling
Paperback (31 December, 1999)
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Isbn: 157990002X
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for your wirewrapping/jewerly making
This is really a must have book for your library of wirewrapping,jewerly making and polymer clay.I really find myself referring to it a lot when I need insperation in beginning new projects..Im not one to follow step by step.but this can be followed very easily,but its good for just adding here and there to what your making.Thats why I like the patterns.Mrs.C

2-0 out of 5 stars Making Wire Jewelry
Younger wire makers will appreciate this book.The patterns are simple and use only wire in repeated designs joined together.The ring section is very simple and is only for someone just starting out in wire.Do not purchase this item if you have any expierence in wire jewelry--only if just starting out.

5-0 out of 5 stars I LOVE WIRE JEWELRY
I am a 13 year old who loves trying new art.You might think because im'm 13 the projects in this book are easy, but they aren't.Some can be challenging but there are a few easier designs.I got this book becaus it was packaged with a kit including wire and pliers for [not much money.] Anyway, After I used up all the wire (lots of it) i was addicted.I was walking through [a store] and I saw more Wire Jewelry making products called Wild Wire(made by NSI Innovations). This should solve the people who can't find any supplies problem.They sell many things that the book calls for including a jig with removable pegs and other things that I found can be very useful in my new fascination with wire jewelry(especially the bead maker, I highly recommend it).This is a great book and you should definately get it if you are interested in wire jewelry making, but beware, you may become addicted.... ... Read more

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155. 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special
by Potter Craft
Spiral-bound (07 March, 2006)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Best of the T-shirt bunch
I think this is the best T-shirt transformation book of the bunch.This isn't flashy -- there are no photos, just spot illustrations for each design -- but there are a lot of great ideas here, and you can easily mix and match elements.The ideas become endless.Highly recommended.

5-0 out of 5 stars simply done
This book makes transforming your t-shirts so easy.Each design has clear directions and great drawings to show you where to cut, sew, and/or trim your shirt.Even better, it tells you how long it should take you to do it!Great manual for teaching students!

5-0 out of 5 stars A good mix...
I got two of these books at the same time and this is the best one.There are, admittedly, some patterns that would NOT work for a 30-something girl like myself but, if you have a bit of vision and can pair it up with other items, a good many of these patterns will work nicely.Some of them are just way off in left field, too tattered and torn looking, which is NOT my style.But, some of them are very chic, boho and so cute.I plan to make a good many of them!Really great book! ... Read more

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156. Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice
by "Stewart, Tabori and Chang"
Hardcover (01 October, 2005)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Don't overlook this book--it's more than "holiday" knitting!
It's almost a shame this book was organized around the "holiday" knitting theme.I didn't even look at this book for months because I assumed it was limited to Christmas stockings and tree skirts.Of course, there ARE a couple of Christmas stockings and tree skirts, but there is so much more.
5-0 out of 5 stars Simply inspiring! Not just for the holidays, either!
I had seen this book before the holidays, but didn't buy it to avoid any unneeded pressure to do too much knitted gift-giving.I'm glad I realized my own weakness, else I would have worked myself to the bone!Melanie has done it again!Wonderful ideas and fabulous photos and beautiful embellishments.I am ready for winter - actually, year roundgift giving! This selection of patterns is elegant and gracious (nothing trite or boring here). There is much more to this book than just holidays - the patterns are classic and adaptable for all 365 days... and there is something for all skill levels, too. While I hope to graduate to the more complicated projects (some day), I am happy with the simpler patterns and pure inspiration. I am going to my LYS to pick upnew threads for the flowers patterns!

5-0 out of 5 stars Original knitting ideas.
This book is not your run of the mill knitting book, it goes way beyond scarves and hats. It has very creative ideas such as knittedChristmas tree ornaments, a pair of knee high socks, ballerina-like slippers and many others. The only drawback is this book is for a somewhat experienced to advanced knitters. But for people like me who are just starting out, it gives you a goal of what you would like to do. ... Read more

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157. The Border Workbook: Easy Speed-Pieced and Foundation-Pieced Borders
by That Patchwork Place
Paperback (June, 1997)
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars borders on quilts

5-0 out of 5 stars Lots and lots of patterns
When making a quilt, I'm usually so anxious to get the quilt done that I don't spend time to make a nice border.But this book changed my mind about that.It's full of border possibilities with clear instructions.

4-0 out of 5 stars Striped piecing used for pieced borders
I have never used striped piecing in quilting. I am an old fashion scrap quilter. I know there are those that buy their fabrics so they always have enough. There is a lot of waste with the authors method. I intend to use this on baby quilts I am a firm believer in piecing the border.My way is tedious and I am looking forward to speeding up the process.A few colored pictures mostly black and white drawings. You still have to determine your pattern size. ... Read more

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158. Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects
by Chronicle Books
Paperback (07 July, 2005)
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5-0 out of 5 stars Wide variety of unique quilting ideas
I love this book!The patterns are simple, but the results are really fabulous.These are the types of things that you'd find a trendy Manhattan boutique.I made "Steve" the cat for my daughter for Christmas last year, and she's crazy about him.The scarves are elegant, and each one is a work of art, depending on the fabrics one chooses.And Denyse even includes a pattern for one of her signature quilts.This is a great book to show people that quilting doesn't have to be country-craftish.It can be extremely stylish and hip.

3-0 out of 5 stars Pretty to look at, but disappointing if you want a book about quilts
After looking at Denyse Schmidt's website, I was very excited to purchase her book and start making unique quilts of my own!While her instructions in "Denyse Schmidt Quilts" are very clear, and there are numerous helpful hints, only 1/4 of the book addresses actual quilts. For those who are interested in oven mitts, quilted scarves, and small-scale projects, this is a delightful and pretty book to choose. However, for those (like myself) who are looking for a book dedicated to quilts (and not patchwork projects) you would be better served checking out other sources. I purchased the Modern Quilt Workshop in addition to Denyse Schmidt Quilts and would highly recommend it as an alternative

5-0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This book is great! The instructions are very clear, even for a beginning sewer like myself. I can't wait to try these patterns out!Great illustrations that go besides the instructions! A+++ ... Read more

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159. The Polymer Clay Techniques Book
by North Light Books
Paperback (October, 1999)
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Isbn: 1581800088
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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It's hard to imagine a material more versatile than polymer clay. What other medium yields perfectly convincing simulations of everything from marble, wood, ivory, and jade to metal, porcelain, mosaic, enamel, and semiprecious stones--not to mention flowers, food, and sculptural forms? With a thoroughness rarely found in other books on the subject, Sue Heaser explains all of these methods and more, supplementing her excellent instructions with good, clear photos. Although she includes a number of full step-by-step projects, this is primarily a techniques-driven presentation. Beginning with the preliminaries of materials, preparation, color mixing, baking, and other basics, Heaser then moves on to clay manipulation (beads, millefiori, molds, vessels, frames, flowers), sculpting (simple animals, faces, armatured figures), embellished treatments (stamping, painting, metallic effects, image transfers), and simulations (stones, antique effects, wood, miniatures). Chapter-opening spreads showcase exquisite works by a variety of polymer clay artists, and a helpful appendix compares the handling properties of all the leading polymer clay brands. Beginners will most likely be more comfortable with a more project-oriented approach, but anyone already bitten by the polymer clay bug will find this an essential idea book. Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars Review of Polymer Clay Techniques
This book is great for me as a beginner.It has the projects I was looking for and step by step instructions were more concise for me to follow without missing a pertinent step i might have a question about as in other books and magazines I have looked at.Sue Hauser has also given valuable information on the other materials to be used with the clay and several techniques using these in detail.She also lists the different properties on different brands of polymer clay which really enlightened me on why I might be having a problem with certain clays and my use of them.It definitely broadened my imagination.

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner (and beyond) book
I got my start with Polymer Clay using the excellent Kato book, "The Art of Polymer Clay" and was instantly hooked. Always interested in seeing new ideas and techniques, I was happy to see this new book. It has a few more ideas and a different outlook. What I like the most is the step-by-step approach given in this book. The Kato book did step-by-step as well, but this one is laid out very nicely with more pictures of "how-to".

5-0 out of 5 stars the polymer clay techniques book
fabulous! all the up-to-the-minute techniquess for clay.easy to understand.well illustrated. ... Read more

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160. Madeleine Vionnet
by Chronicle Books
Hardcover (January, 1998)
list price: $100.00 -- our price: $63.00
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Isbn: 0811819973
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Madeleine Vionnet's greatest distinction as a designer was her discovery of the bias cut. Cutting patterns along the bias forces the fabric to cling to the body and move with it, which created her trademark look of draped, form-conscious clothing. When designer Issey Miyake first saw a Vionnet dress, it was like the first time he saw Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Fashion Architect
Being an architect (of buildings) I appreciate Madeleine Vionnet's approach to clothing "architecture."It is a pleasure analyzing the patterns and looking at the results in the gowns.Some of the gowns are very contemporary-looking and would be appropriate on today's "red carpet" events.It is a worthy and significant addition to any library

5-0 out of 5 stars Designer skilled beyond belief
I have always admired photos of Vionnet's gowns.Not until I read this book did I have the slightest inkling of the genius in her work.She was truly an architect of clothing for the body.The book shows photos of each garment accompanied by pattern illustrations to show how the garment was constructed.Pure amazement.A wonderful book to give to anyone working with fabric, from fiber artists to homemakers.
5-0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
Though I have not read this book through I have paged through completely and it is a wonder visually.It has amazing photos along with patterns and history of many of Vionnet's creations.This book can be enjoyed by pattern makers, designers, history buffs and clothes horses.
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