The crisp combination of a red & white quilt has been a favorite of antique quilt collectors.? "Turkey work," as it is known in Europe, was born in 1881 in the pages of Harper's Bazaar.? Later, th
This history of fashion tells the story of men's and women's fashionable dress through the ages right up to the present day. Over 200 illustrations cover clothes for all occasions and include a wide r
The exciting, novel fashions of Sonia Delauney, a member of the avant-garde movement in Paris in the early twentieth century, heralded the advent of a radically new concept in clothing design. Like ma
This is the first comprehensive survey of the vast and fascinating subject of Persian flatweaves, and in particular floor covers. Previous publications on the subject have largely been dealers' restri
Turn mountains of quilt tops into beautiful, finished projects-- faster than ever before! Twelve step-by-step lessons and companion projects from nine of today's top experts show you how to have fun
Now you can play with paper-piecing whenever you wish with the quality and convenience of That Patchwork Place's foundation-piecing papers! Print your favorite paper-piecing patterns easily and accura
Expert guide offers step-by-step instructions for foundation piecing. Simple enough for beginners and interesting enough for experienced quilters, this volume features 10 gorgeous patterns. 150 black-
The artistic and practical aspects of creating fabric are considered in discussions on weaving on the loom and by hand, spinning and coloring yarn, and designing materials.
Make a fashion statement while keeping ears and fingers warm with this collection of quick and easy projects. This leaflet features a variety of hats, scarves, mittens, earmuffs, and more for childre
Fascinating, fact-filled compendium defines over 10,000 words associated with wearing apparel and fashion. From bateau necklines to trilbys and vamps, individual terms are assembled alphabetically in
British Fashion Design explores the tensions between fashion as art form, and the demands of a ruthlessly commercial industry. Based on interviews and research conducted over a number of years, Angel
A text written for both those who are in the profession of restoring and caring for historic textile artifacts and scientists interested in further research. The underlying chemical processes of texti
Working with medium- to large-scale prints, quilters can create dynamic pieced blocks without hours of planning and precision cutting. The kaleidoscope effects occur spontaneously, thanks to the inge
