Prairie Point Pizzazz

Discover an innovative and easy technique for inserting prairie points along with any half-square or quarter-square triangle in a quilt pattern. Open up unlimited possibilities for adding dimension to quilts. Let the author of the popular Better Together show you how to include prairie points in traditional blocks Choose from 10 unique projects, including the stunning "Bear's Paw" lap quilt and coordinating table runner Make large prairie points that conceal a novelty print or appliqued motif--great for interactive "peekaboo" baby quilts

The joy of quilting is laid bare in this guide to warming the home and heart with patterns and designs for everything from full-sized quilts to wall hangings. Original.

A wide variety of quilt projects with everything from full-size quilts and lovely throws to small wall hangings and home accessories.

Discover a fast-and-fun method of creating (and completing!) quilted projects. When the piecing is finished, so is the quilting! With step-by-step guidance, Gudrun Erla takes you beyond the straight-line piecing associated with the quilt-as-you-go technique to include triangles, squares, and strips, plus the illusion of curves--all in her clean, contemporary style. Start with the basics: learn to choose materials, cut, mark, baste, and sew the patchwork through all the layers Build on the basics with quick-to-stitch projects--coasters, place mats, table runners, and small quilts Sew by number, add triangles, insert prairie points, and use multiple techniques together

"25 projects to alter and embellish a basic, inexpensive T-shirt, using only simple sewing and crafting skills. No fitting and no patterns needed. Easy, clear, step-by-step instructions and how-to photos included. Basics section teaches all the techniques needed"--Provided by publisher

"As Sanow and Lescault delve further into the heart of what makes a presentation great, they provide insight, inspiration, and a toolkit of expert advice." -Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust If you think the only ones who need to concentrate on presentation skills are professional speakers, it's time to reevaluate your perspective. Whether or not you are trying to speak in front of an audience, close a sale, or ace a job interview, you need to forge connections that last. This starts with presenting yourself as intelligent, successful, and likable. Written by two expert public speakers, this guidebook delivers - proven tips, tools, and strategies to get your message across in a lively manner; - fifteen ways to keep your audience awake and energized; - guides to using humor, stories, and anecdotes to make your talk more interesting; - twelve ways to instantly improve your slideshow presentations; - many more proven techniques to increase audience engagement. Whether you are speaking at a conference, staff meeting, or interview, you need a roadmap to come across as a winner. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you will be ready to master any presenta-tion situation. Learn how to Present with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz!

More than 200 antique and contemporary quilts, nearly 100 classic patchwork patterns, 800 color and 200 black-and-white illustrations, 25 projects, and a library of 100 trace-off appliqu� and quilting motifs. “An astonishingly beautiful book at an astounding price. The biggest book bargain to appear in a long, long time.”—The Quilter.

Whether you refer to it as crewel or Jacobean, this free form of surface embroidery has been around for centuries and is still popular amongst needle artists today. Because of the nature of the fanciful objects and the tradition of using a large variety of stitches in one project, it lends itself to endless creative expression. In this book Hazel Blomkamp uses a wide selection of materials to update techniques and inspire embroiderers to explore whilst working loosely within the confines of crewel work styles. She shows needle artists how to be creative with fabric, threads, beads and alternative stitches, borrowing techniques from other forms of needlework, and still producing a product that is typical of the crewel or Jacobean style of embroidery.The original designs include: Projects including beads and metal threads to add sparkle and texture to your work. Monochrome embroidery making use of a variety of threads and beads, all within the same colour range. Techniques employed in needle-made laces with designs defined by means of texture. More traditional embroidery including shading and satin stitch and the many variations of trellis couching to provide texture and interest. The completed embroideries are displayed in ways that are not only decorative, but are useful in the home.