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Mistress of Modernism: The Life of Peggy Guggenheim
Par Mary V. Dearborn. 2004
The life story of the bohemian socialite who rebelled against her famous family and became a renowned art collector. Peggy…
Guggenheim was the ultimate self-invented woman, a cultural mover and shaker who broke away from her poor-little-rich-girl origins to shape a life for herself as the enfant terrible of the art world. Her visionary Art of This Century gallery in New York, which brought together the European surrealist artists with the American abstract expressionists, was an epoch-shaking &“happening&” at the center of its time. In Mistress of Modernism, Mary V. Dearborn draws upon her unprecedented access to the Guggenheim family, friends, and papers to craft a &“thorough biography . . . [that] will appeal to art lovers interested in more than the paint&” (Publishers Weekly). &“With drive and clarity, Dearborn charts Guggenheim&’s peripatetic life,&” offering rich insight into Peggy&’s traumatic childhood in German-Jewish &“Our Crowd&” New York, her self-education in the ways of art and artists, her caustic battles with other art-collecting Guggenheims, and her legendary sexual appetites (her lovers included Max Ernst, Samuel Beckett, and Marcel Duchamp, to name just a few) (Booklist). Here too is a poignant portrait of Peggy&’s last years as l&’ultima dogaressa—the last (female) doge—in her palazzo in Venice, where her collection still draws thousands of visitors every year. Mistress of Modernism is the first definitive biography of Peggy Guggenheim, whose wit, passion, and provocative legacy Dearborn brings compellingly to life.The crochet diva divulges two hundred of her favorite crochet stitch patterns—including many original designs—to keep you busy stitching for…
years!With many original designs and others garnered from Melissa Leapman’s years of experience in the industry, this book is geared toward crocheters of all levels and formatted in a way that encourages learning and skill-building.The beginning features a pattern library with a full explanation of stitch multiples and how they work. Suggestions are offered about how to design basic projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, and more. The book’s second section offers stitch patterns arranged by type—from lace to cables to colorwork and beyond. Each stitch pattern is accompanied by easy-to-read instructions, stitch diagrams using international symbols, and a clear photo. If the reverse side of the fabric is interesting for a given pattern, both sides will be presented. A unique icon is used to mark these special patterns, making them easy to seek out for versatile scarves and blankets, which must look attractive on both sides. With these patterns that just beg to be stitched, you’ll be making hats, scarves, shawls and more for yourself, family, and friends.“Leapman’s experience paired with the readability of this book makes it a great addition to any crochet library.” —Jessica Carpender, editor, FaveCrafts.comFirst Time Knitting: The Absolute Beginner's Guide (First Time Ser. #2)
Par Carri Hammett. 2014
Learning to knit has never been simpler! Get started with a step-by-step guide to every essential technique with photos and…
nine simple projects.Knitting is more than just a way to make something. With minimal investment of time and money, you’ll soon discover that the process is relaxing and even therapeutic. You may look forward to your quiet time with needles and yarn as the best part of your day.This book teaches you a range of knitting skills, from the most simple, basic ones to more advanced techniques that will launch you confidently into the full spectrum of knitting options. Each chapter begins by teaching the skills needed to make the projects in that chapter. As you progress through the book, new techniques are introduced that build on the skills that were presented earlier. Learn about:Basic knitting, from choosing a yarn and tools to your first techniques (Projects: Garter Stitch Scarf and Scarf Knit with Two Yarns)Creating texture by combining different stitches (Projects: Baby Blocks Blanket and Seed Stitch Table Runner plus Variation)Shaping by increasing and decreasing stitches (Project: Leaf Edge Shawl)Knitting in the round with circular needles (Project: Easy Knit Hat)Putting it all together by picking up stitches and making seams (Projects: Directional Blocks Scarf and Baby Bathrobe)There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Knitting!Realistic Painting Workshop: Creative Methods for Painting from Life
Par Dan Carrel. 2010
This is a unique, how-to art instruction book, taught by masterful artist Dan Carrel. Using Dan’s original method of painting,…
readers with little or no painting experience will easily learn to create realistic renderings of any subject. Through a simple process of layering and learning how to create light and shadow with paint, a complex and sophisticated image emerges. What begins as chaotic color is transformed into an orderly, realistic finished piece of art. Dan Carrel has been teaching workshops for over 30 years with amazing results. No matter what your artistic inclination, and even if you have never picked up a paintbrush, you’ll find yourself painting beyond your wildest expectations. Anchored in a positive philosophy of creative discovery, this workshop teaches Dan’s no-fail techniques through accessible, step-by-step visual instruction and inspiration.Now, with The Everything Candlemaking Book, you can enjoy the charm of candles every day, rather than reserve them only…
for holidays or fancy dinner parties. Home candlemaking is not only much more economical than buying premade candles--it's also a lot more fun! The Everything Candlemaking Book is a complete guide to making all kinds of candles at home, beginning with what you need to get started. Easy-to-follow steps lead you through the process of candlemaking--from making simple tapers and columns to layered, moulded, twisted, and more. Beautiful full-color photographs provide inspiration for creativity, whether you're designing your own unique shapes and color combinations or attempting advanced techniques.This guide includes all you need to know to get started:tools and supplies neededinstructions on how to make candles for holidays and special occasionsartistic techniques, such as chip, twisted, and applique candlesguidance on using unique containerstips on how to incorporate candles into ritualshints on adding scents and personal touches to your candlesand so much more!With The Everything Candlemaking Book, you'll be making homemade candles for yourself and your friends in no time!DIY Nail Art: Easy, Step-by-Step Instructions for 75 Creative Nail Art Designs
Par Catherine Rodgers. 2012
Have beautiful nails right in the comfort of your home with this YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner and #1 New…
York Times bestselling cure for the common mani.Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed!Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreating Catherine&’s stunning looks, you can create one-of-a-kind nail art designs without ever stepping inside a nail salon.Inside this colorful guide to all things nails, you&’ll find seventy-five eye-catching designs including never-before-seen styles like Argyle, Light Burst, and Spiderweb Nails.Complete with step-by-step photographs so you can nail your look every time, DIY Nail Art will have you saying goodbye to the nail salon‑and hello to fashion-forward nails at home!3D Origami Fun!: 25 Fantastic, Foldable Paper Projects
Par Stephanie Martyn. 2015
Imaginative 3D origami projects that anyone can make!Do you love the art of paper folding? Well, your favorite pastime goes…
3D in this origami guide! Inspired by the kawaii style everyone loves, 3D Origami Fun! shows you how to up your paper-folding game with twenty-five spectacular projects. From cupcakes to butterflies to sea turtles, each page features detailed explanations and step-by-step photos for constructing eye-catching sculptures using basic folds and origami pieces. Whether you're new to paper crafts or a seasoned pro, this book will teach you how to build a variety of impressive 3D origami projects.So take out your paper, flex your fingers, and get ready to create dozens of fun origami projects you won't find anywhere else!A Passion for Knitting: Step-by-Step Illustrated Techniques, Easy Contemporary Patterns, and Essential Resources for Becoming Part of the World of Knitting
Par Nancy J. Thomas, Ilana Rabinowitz. 2002
The World of Knitting Right at Your FingertipsMore than a how-to book, A Passion for Knitting goes beyond teaching the…
craft and introduces readers to the culture of knitting. In Part I, you'll find fully illustrated instructions for learning stitches and mastering technique, presented with unprecedented clarity. They're so simple that you really can learn without a teacher. With this book in hand -- and no prior experience -- you will be able to knit a gorgeous sweater, scarf, or throw.Next, Part II welcomes new knitters to the worldwide knitting community, exploring the myriad benefits this popular craft has to offer. This section, unique among all other guides, invites readers toTap into the power of knitting as a means of reducing stress and expressing creativityMeet the design "gurus" and other stars of the knitting worldDiscover opportunities for fellowship and networking with other knitters in clubs, conventions, and unique cultural fiber tours to countries ranging from England to PeruUse their knitting skills to meaningfully support charitiesLearn about the fashion trends in knitting from Trisha Malcolm, editor in chief of Vogue KnittingChampagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the '90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion
Par Maureen Callahan. 2014
“Terrifically exciting and fun” (Publishers Weekly), Champagne Supernovas is “a lucid, smoothly executed look at a pivotal decade in the…
legacy of American fashion” (Kirkus Reviews) as told through the lives of Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander McQueen—the three iconic personalities who defined the time.Veteran pop culture journalist Maureen Callahan takes us back to the pivotal style moment of the early 1990s—when supermodel glamazons gave way to heroin chic, when the alternative became the mainstream, and when fashion suddenly became the cradle for the most exciting artistic and cultural innovations of the age. Champagne Supernovas gives you the inside scoop from a bevy of supermodels, stylists, editors, photographers, confidantes, club kids, and scenesters who were there. They’ll tell the unvarnished story of three of the most influential personalities to emerge in fashion in decades—Kate, Marc, and McQueen—and show why the conditions in the 1990s were perfect for their rise…but also helped contribute to their personal struggles.Steeped in the creative brew of art, decadence, and genius that defined the era, Champagne Supernovas is a “titillating ride through the fashion world” (Elle) that offers readers front-row tickets to a gloriously debauched soap opera about the losers and freaks who became the industry’s It Girls and Boys…and who changed the larger culture forever.Building the Timber Frame House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft
Par Tedd Benson, James Gruber. 1980
For centuries, post-and-beam construction has proved to be one of the most durable building techniques. It is being enthusiastically revived…
today not only for its sturdiness but because it can be easily insulated, it is attractive, and it offers the builder the unique satisfaction of working with timbers. Building the Timber Frame House is the most comprehensive manual available on the technique. In it you will find a short history, of timber framing and a fully illustrated discussion of the different kinds of joinery, assembly of timbers, and raising of the frame. There are also detailed sections on present-day design and materials, house plans, site development, foundation laying, insulation, tools, and methods.Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing, Natural Skin Care Soaps
Par Anne-Marie Faiola. 2016
The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of…
life&’s little pleasures. And with the help of Anne-Marie Faiola, author of Soap Crafting and Milk Soaps, it&’s easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges from simple castile bars to intricate swirls, embeds, and marbled and layered looks. Begin with a combination of skin-nourishing oils and then add blueberry puree, dandelion-infused water, almond milk, coffee grounds, mango and avocado butters, black tea, or other delicious ingredients — and then scent your soap with pure essential oils. Step-by-step photography guides you through every stage of cold-process soapmaking.A Booze & Vinyl Christmas: Merry Music-and-Drink Pairings to Celebrate the Season
Par André Darlington. 2023
Celebrate the holidays with this merry collection of beloved Christmas albums paired with mood-setting cocktails—a companion to the bestselling listening…
party guide, Booze & Vinyl. Whether you're planning your finest Ugly Christmas Sweater Party or spending a quiet evening by the stocking-lined fireside at home, make the season bright with this guide to 40 favorite holiday albums from the 1940s to the present. Each entry features liner notes on the album and accompanying boozy beverage recipes that complement the music or connect the drink to the artist. Select holiday food recipes throughout complete the experience. Among the artist albums featured are: Johnny Mathis, the Beach Boys, Elvis, the Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, Justin Bieber, Gwen Stefani, Sia, Dolly Parton, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Vince Guaraldi, Barbara Streisand, Willie Nelson, Boyz II Men, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Michael Bublé, and John Legend.A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction
Par Lydia Semler, Jana Hill, Ilea Magdelina Bonner. 2024
A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction explores pregnancy clothing worn throughout the decades, providing historical information, images,…
and patterns.Filled with photos showing extant attire, with intricate details and sample patterns that can be recreated to scale, this book examines how maternity clothes were constructed, provides historical context, and aids readers in designing their own maternity garments. Each chapter includes examples of commonly worn maternity styles from a number of regions of the English-speaking world, with information from the United States, Britain, Australia, and Canada. The book concludes with a chapter on historically accurate underpinnings from the 17th century to the present day.A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction is written for costume professionals looking to research historically accurate characters and costumes for production, as well as fashion historians and costume enthusiasts.Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
Par Aja Raden. 2015
As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is…
rare, and therefore precious.What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire.What moves the world is what moves each of us: desire. Jewelry—which has long served as a stand-in for wealth and power, glamor and success—has birthed cultural movements, launched political dynasties, and started wars. Masterfully weaving together pop science and history, Stoned breaks history into three categories—Want, Take, and Have—and explains what the diamond on your finger has to do with the GI Bill, why green-tinted jewelry has been exalted by so many cultures, why the glass beads that bought Manhattan for the Dutch were initially considered a fair trade, and how the French Revolution started over a coveted necklace.Studded with lively personalities and fascinating details, Stoned tells the remarkable story of our abiding desire for the rare and extraordinary.Whether you&’re a beginner building your first shelf or an experienced craftsman designing a new gazebo, Spike Carlson has the…
answers to all of your woodworking questions. You&’ll find expert advice on setting up your work area, choosing appropriate tools, working with different types of wood, and building furniture, as well as tips on joinery techniques, custom finishes, and much more.Knit Your Own Kama Sutra: Twelve Playful Projects for Naughty Knitters
Par Trixie Von Purl. 2015
A wonderfully refreshing antidote to boring needlework, Knit Your Own Kama Sutra offers twelve naughty knitting projects based on popular…
positions from the classic Kama Sutra.Create a wide variety of amorous pairs with distinct hair and facial features, frilly lingerie, and delightful accessories, then place them in their own unique setting, from smooching in the back row at the movies to getting frisky in the hot tub.Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for both knitting patterns and positions help guide you through every stage of the project, accompanied by detailed photographs so that readers can visualize each and every step. Engagingly witty and utterly unique, Knit Your Own Kama Sutra is the perfect book for creative knitters looking for bold new ideas to spice up their stitch life.With more than eighty color photographsThe Granny Square Book: Timeless Techniques & Fresh Ideas for Crocheting Square by Square
Par Margaret Hubert. 2017
“Crocheters looking to move beyond basic granny squares, as well as new crocheters drawn to these traditional motifs, will enjoy…
this collection.” —Library JournalWith twenty-five brand new squares and twenty-five all-new projects!Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired more than 70,000 crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs. Now designer and author Margaret Hubert has updated her bestselling and beloved book to include twenty-five additional crochet squares (for a total of 100!) and twenty-five all-new projects to make, wear, and give.Margaret shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways with different yarns, and how today’s crocheter can design her own projects using the granny squares of her choice with the yarn choices of today. Among the designs are accessories (headbands, bags, and jewelry); garments (vests, jackets, and tops); and decorative items and gifts (afghans, pillows, and a sweater set for baby). The Granny Square Book, Second Edition, offers crocheters at all skill levels more and more to love about this timeless motif.“Delightful . . . If you like to crochet granny squares but are looking to go ‘beyond the blanket,’ this might be the book for you!” —Underground Crafter1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts & Tips: Top-Rated Favorites from Sewing Fans and Master Teachers
Par Deepika Prakash. 2010
Get invaluable advice from sewers like you with this handy reference.This practical reference guide features the best hands-on sewing tips…
culled from the popular sewing website PatternReview.com, a community of more than 200,000 members. You’ll also find special how-to features by PatternReview.com’s master teachers and pattern designers, including Kenneth D. King, Susan Khalje, Sarah Veblen, Shannon Gifford, and Anna Mazur. Best of all, these words of wisdom—more than 1,000 tips in all—will provide you with new solutions to the trickiest problems and show you how to save time, money, and materials.Praise for 1,000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts & Tips“A must-have book for every sewer’s library. Whether you’re a burgeoning beginner or a seasoned seamstress, this book will teach you more than a few new tricks. Honestly, I couldn’t put it down! It’s packed full of creative tips and great ideas, shared as always, sewer to sewer!” —Margo Martin, Executive Director, American Sewing Guild, Inc.“The only thing better than a good tip is more good tips, no? It’s all very well to get an expert’s tips, but what’s really needed when tip gathering is a hive-mind’s best discoveries, and there’s no busier, buzzier sewing hive than Deepika’s PatternReview, so you KNOW they’re in here, those tips you haven’t head, haven’t yet tried, haven’t yet imagined. Welcome to the Hive!” —David Coffin, former editor of Threads magazine and author of Making Trousers for Men and Women10 Granny Squares, 30 Blankets: Color Schemes, Layouts, and Edge Finishes for 30 Unique Looks
Par Margaret Hubert. 2016
Crochet up to thirty creative blankets that start from just ten granny squares—from crazy colorful to stylishly sophisticated!The granny square…
is the perfect foundation for countless projects and is unparalleled for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. Using only ten granny squares selected from The Granny Square Book and Granny Square Flowers, Margaret Hubert shows how you can crochet thirty completely different blankets. Each square is used three times with different yarns, color schemes, motif arrangements, and edge finishes.You’ll be amazed at the versatility of these squares! You can crochet blankets that are perfect for babies, boys, girls, college kids, and grown-ups. Some are crazy, colorful, and fun; others are serene, classic, and sophisticated. Crochet them for bedrooms, family rooms, or dorms. 10 Granny Squares 30 Blankets provides enough designs to keep you crocheting blankets for everyone and every reason for years to come!1000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Dangles, and Chains (1000 Series)
Par Sandra Salamony. 2008
A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at…
their fingertips to inspire their own projectsThis book would be the second volume of Quarry's 1,000 series-an eye candy-laden follow-up to the very successful 1,000 Artist Trading Cards(Quarry, Spring 2007).A showcase of stunning jewelry bits and pieces, "bling" and embellishments, will feed the creative appetites of crafters and jewelry makers everywhere. This second craft collection will offer color, sparkle, texture, dimension, and clever, creative use of materials. One piece of jewelry might have several points of interest to be highlighted: an antique clasp, textured lampwork beads, and intricate knots.