Free Stuff For Collectors On The Internet

Antiquers, nostalgia buffs, and memorabilia collectors of all types will welcome the great leads offered in this guide to finding free Internet information on the ins and outs of collecting in numerous specialized areas. 80 illustrations.

Now, collectors, crafters and others wanting to access free goodies and information related to dolls can find quick, direct leads to the Internet's infinite possibilities in this tell-all guide. Hundreds of Web sites are identified that offer free doll patterns, articles, news about museums, clubs, supplies and more. 150 illustrations.

Guide to gardening web sites that offer advice and more at no cost.

Newlyweds, retired folks, house restorers, apartment renovators, interior decorators and others wanting to spruce up a residence can find all the free guidance they need on the Internet. Internet leads found in this guide include: guidance for windows, floors and furniture; special interest; and many projects, tips and general discussion groups. 150 illustrations.

C&T celebrates 20 years of beautiful books! Join C&T Publishing in celebrating 20 years of top-quality quilt books and paying tribute to the authors who made it possible! In honor of our 20th anniversary, the world’s best quilt designers, fiber artists, and quilting teachers - all C&T authors - have designed quilt blocks for us (and you!), plus share advice and memorable stories from years of experience in this wonderful industry. Over 70 commemorative blocks from longtime and brand-new C&T authors combined into 4 extraordinary anniversary quilts. Author reminiscences and qulting tips, plus block illustrations and basic instructions. The inspiring story of how C&T got started in 1983. Fun bonus - a glimpse of first quilts from famous authors alongside their latest work

Whatever the category of home repair, the authors have found Web sites with pertinent information. The sites include help on kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and roofs; guide to electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs; and projects for decks, yards, and grounds. 150 illustrations.

A guide to Internet sites that offer information, articles, e-mail, advice and galleries relating to quilting. There are over 400 links to sites that offer: quilt patterns and tips; quilting discussion groups, guilds and organizations; quilt shops to visit when you travel; how-tos for fabric dyeing, painting, photo-transferring, and more; and quilt, textile and fine art galleries.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact C&T Publishing. Susan Carlson's incredible quilts of underwater landscapes, floral designs, fish, and portraits come to life as she shares her easy, "no rules" fabric collage technique and shows how to create your own beautiful free-style quilt designs. - Includes step-by-step instructions and 3 different patterns for Susan's fish designs, as well as how-to's for making flowers and butterflies - No limits, no rules to follow. The technique is fun and easy, and you don't need a degree in art to produce images that are imaginative, creative, and artistic - Using Susan's collage technique, cut fabric shapes freehand or use a pattern, building up layers as you go. Once your design in in place, you're ready to machine quilt. - Helpful hints for choosing fabric, drawing your own patterns, and finishing as a bound quilt or framing under glass