A Patchwork Of Ponies

A collection of stories, information, poems and puzzles for pony lovers.

The complete go-to guide for all things embroidery! Everything embroidery bundled into one helpful how-to guide! Expert embroiderer Christen Brown breaks down 500+ stitches from the basics for beginners to more complex designs for advanced stitchers. Stitches range from Lazy Daisy, French Knot, Herringbone, Capped, Chevron, and so much more. Create intricate art like Christen with inspiration such as psychedelic balloons, mushroom gardens, and flowered embroidered spirals. Bursting with color and beads, designs are perfect for contemporary embroidery art or crazy quilting. Start simple and learn how to choose tools and threads, achieve the perfect stitch, and then start designing your unique embroidery project. From basic stitches to complex combinations each of the 500+ designs comes with step-by-step instructions Mix it up and learn how to change the position of the stitch and use the distance between points Best-selling author Christen Brown provides expert guidance for all, including tips and instructions for left-handed embroiderers

Sparkle is a very rare and unique pony who believes she has imperfections and is very nervous about starting animal school, afraid that everyone will laugh at her for not being a normal pony. She later realises that animal school has many animals who have unique differences, especially her teacher who was born with only three legs. Sparkle learns the importance of being kind and respectful to everyone's individuality and uniqueness, and is taught that being unified as a team, everyone can learn from each other's diversity.

Having returned from living with his friends the Shoshoni, seventeen-year-old Jimmy Spoon grows restless again and seeks adventure by taking a job with the Pony Express.

One twisted world after another awaits you in this collection of weird horror tales from USA Today-bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. The title story, "Dog & Pony Show," sets the tone, plunging you into a bizarre realm where "dogs" are more like giant bugs with needles in their eyes, and a brainwashed boy must choose between a warped, industrial existence and the joys of the natural world that clings to survival. Once "Dog & Pony Show" has put you through the wringer, get ready for a steady stream of horrors designed to make you doubt your own perceptions and haunt the darkest nights of your tormented soul: "Fear of Rain" "Return Your Rapture to the Upright Position" "Monsters of Ice Cream" "The Wish of a Wish" "Keep Calm and Apocalypse On" "Warning! Do Not Read This Story!" "Road Rage" "Diary of a Maggot" "The Last Night of the Last Bokey-Bokey on Earth" "A Maze That Is a Great White Bull" "Piggyback"

When the Spirit of Horse speaks to a ten-year-old girl through her dreams and calico patches magically appear as if from nowhere, the residents of Saddlecrest, Nevada have a genuine mystery on their hands. It's the story of how a girl ripped apart by divorce helps the wild mustangs torn from the range. Together they face uncertainties brought on by the decisions of others. Carrie's mom decides to uproot her from their familiar Jersey Shore home and move to the dusty deserts of Nevada. The move is as prickly to Carrie as the cactus beside her new home. But something mysterious greets her when she closes her eyes each night--like a winding path, her dreams guide her to the horses of the Calico Mountains. Are her developing psychic abilities bringing visits from horse spirits or is her troubled mind playing tricks on her? Her new friend Milla has nightmares of her own--she's the daughter of a government official known as "The Horse Killer." How can a few children make a difference to the plight of the foals snatched from their homes without warning? Like the tiny patches of cloth that adorn a calico quilt the clues draw them all together. Follow the Calico Horses as they lead us down the trail of adversity to the peaceful pastures found by helping one another.

Stitch a modern crewelwork sampler Rediscover crewel embroidery with colorful wool and cheerful designs sure to brighten any home. Jo Avery invites stitchers of all levels to take on this traditional heritage art and make projects that pop! Create texture and dimension using wool thread and felt appliqué. Stitch up flowers, honeycombs, fish, and so much more. Embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and curious crafters looking to expand their skill set will enjoy the range of hand stitches and instructional illustrations accompanying each design. Relax and unwind with this hands-on art form! 15 fresh designs breathe new life into traditional crewelwork embroidery Beginner friendly! Basic and more advanced embroidery stitches with complete illustrations Create pincushions, pillows, wallhangings, hoops, and more