Lavish examples of Victorian design include florals, borders, patterns, and decorative motifs ? all reproduced directly from authentic 19th-century sources. Ideal for design inspiration or direct use
Four paper dolls, 25 clothing stencils, and 24 patterns offer design materials for an endless array of style combinations. Includes a versatile selection of shoes, belts, bags, and scarves.
Striking compendium of Chinese art and design culled directly from rare sources includes animals, birds, fish, abstracts, and patterns in a remarkable diversity of styles, elegantly simple to intricat
Superb collection of authentic Japanese art and design reproduced directly from rare and costly sources includes birds, florals, animals, fish, crests, geometric designs, and patterns. An invaluable r
This vintage guide to the intricacies of Victorian needlecraft features step-by-step instructions for mastering an array of techniques and patterns. Featured projects include Bulgarian, Catalan, Hunga
This 128-page oversized catalog was produced circa 1900 in Germany and contains hundreds of stunning examples of screen-printed patterns and design elements originally conceived for wall and ceiling d
It's easy to create a treasure chest of graceful accents with this elegant design collection. Twenty exquisite designs from noted needlecraft publisher and thread manufacturer include patterns for Fil
Superb reproduction of most popular 16th-century lace design book by Queen of France's favorite patterner. Contains all of the nearly 100 original patterns for point coupe, reticella, and guipure. The
These ready-to-color illustrations perfectly capture the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese art and design. Thirty-one intricate illustrations draw inspiration from kimono and fabric patterns, Uk
The age-old art of mosaic design takes on a vibrant new style with these specially designed illustrations. Each of the patterns features outlines in an array of colors that will add an extra element o
Inspired by trees, flowers, animals, and other natural forms, these patterns offer a new slant on a traditional design. Follow the easy coloring instructions and they'll pop right off the page! 3-D gl
Layered images of stars, snowflakes, leaves, birds, and frogs create an intriguing mix of nature-inspired patterns. Each full-page design features?a bold repeating?image against a more subtle backgrou
From your heart to theirs — keepsake cards you create using your home computer and printer! This all-in-one set includes our exclusive Dover Design Studio software with over 250 images, patterns, font
An internationally recognized authority on knitting design and instruction presents charted patterns from her personal source materials. Alice Starmore includes her own geometric and nature-inspired m
A celebration of the ever-popular Celtic visual arts, this design anthology offers over 260 Vector-based interpretations of all the traditional motifs — interlacing patterns, intricate knotwork, and i
This unusual design treasury recaptures the ancient art of the kimono in all its subtle elegance. Authentic designs from a rare-19th-century source include allover patterns, nature scenes, magnificent
Sixteen colorable patterns, adapted from popular quilting designs, include the striking Storm at Sea, the ever-popular Log Cabin, and the bold design of Jacob's Ladder. Add a splash of color, place pi
This practical guide to glass etching provides craftworkers with 63 attractive, original designs, ideal for applying to dozens of projects. Patterns ranging from nautical themes and Art Nouveau design
Nearly 200 serene, stylized images display the Japanese knack for artfully turning design elements into subtle and classically beautiful patterns. Abstracts, florals, insects, geometrics, and other im
These original patterns combine aspects of abstract design with natural elements for beautiful and strikingly unusual effects. They can be executed with either of the customary techniques, copper foil
Lovely, royalty-free patterns featuring traditional motifs for use in sidelights, fanlights, and transoms as well as other art and craft projects. Based on authentic originals, the 163 stunning design
Learn the basic principles and techniques of stained glass design. Among the key topics: design sources, enlarging and reworking, abstract and representational design, and how to design flat as well a
Treasury of clearly drawn illustrations based on authentic design motifs created by the Sioux, Blackfoot, Apache, Cheyenne, Navajo, Hopi, Seminole, and other tribes. Adapted from textile patterns, woo
This treasury of 93 royalty-free allover patterns offers a multitude of applications in fabrics, packaging, textile and wallpaper designs, and many other artistic and commercial areas. The patterns in
This Civil War–era guide to crafting and handwork features 262 engraved patterns, drawn from English, French, and German sources. Directions and patterns for decorating collars, hair ornaments, cushio
Thirty-one full-page patterns offer a captivating array of stylish designs to color. Artfully arranged circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes form a gallery of streamlined repeating i
People who love to color will be captivated by this hypnotic array of circle and line designs. More than 30 original patterns offer a tremendous variety of intriguing coloring possibilities, including
This exciting and challenging collection of 31 full-page geometric designs is based on beautiful Islamic art patterns selected from a rare 19th-century album. Intricate illustrations combine polygons,
Thirty-one hypnotic designs form delightful distractions for dedicated colorists. The full-page patterns feature stars, geometric motifs, and other interlocking shapes that challenge colorists to crea
Set your imagination free with this mesmerizing gallery of full-page illustrations. Your creativity will be challenged by 31 Art Nouveau–inspired patterns that pulse with the dynamic, undulating, and
The definitive book on tiling and geometric patterns, this volume features 520 figures and over 100 tables. Accessible to anyone with a grasp of geometry, it offers illustrated examples of two-dimensi
Repeat patterns of starbursts, hearts, flowers, pinwheels, circles, and other images offer endless possibilities for experimenting with color combinations. Sixteen translucent pages can be placed near
Richly illustrated treasury of patterns for doilies, tablecloths, placemats, bedspreads, and edgings. Includes designs for a spectacular Florentine banquet cloth and a charming Land of Nod spread for
Squares, polygons, swirling lines, and geometrics: this remarkable resource offers 200 different tileable patterns for seamless backgrounds, wallpaper, fabrics, and more. The book also includes an ins
Incredibly rich, beautifully designed compendium of images spanning the entire range of Asian art and culture. Included are 256 designs, patterns, and decorative motifs from China, Japan, Korea, India
Set your imagination free with this mesmerizing gallery of full-page illustrations. Thirty Art Nouveau?inspired patterns are ready to color and feature the dynamic, undulating, and flowing characteris
Assembled from vintage issues of Peterson's Magazine, a popular 19th-century "ladies" periodical, these patterns include dresses, pants, jackets, and other apparel for women and children. Historians,
Sixteen elaborate geometric designs incorporate a wide range of abstract Islamic motifs: pentagons, squares, octagons, combinations of stars and rosettes, and more. The patterns produce striking resul
Forty plates of meticulously rendered designs replicate authentic ironwork projects that span some 600 years of metalcrafting. Patterns selected from English churches, chapels, tombs, castles, and oth
