Wild Olives
Wild Olives

Author: William Graves

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2008-09-04

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 140904629X

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In 1944, at the age of five, William Graves was taken from England to the delightful mountain village of Deya in Majorca, where his father - the poet Robert Graves - had returned with his new family to the place he had lived with Laura Riding before the war. Young William grew up in the shadow of this great writer in the Englishness of the Graves household, while experiencing the ways of life of the Majorcans, which had hardly changed for hundreds of years. Wonderfully observant, and full of feeling for the locality, this book is also a fascinating portrait of Robert Graves himself, his 'Muses', and his entourage, and a revealing study of how the son of a famous father finds his own identity.

The Wreath of Wild Olive
The Wreath of Wild Olive

Author: Mihai Spariosu

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780791433652

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Examines the concept of play in Western thought, with special emphasis on the relationship between aesthetics and ethics, and envisions literary discourse as contributing to an alternative mentality based on peace rather than power.

Doodle-stitching
Doodle-stitching

Author: Aimee Ray

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781600590610

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A guide to embroidering hand drawn designs onto clothing, accessories and home accents. Also, shows how to transfer your own doodles onto fabric.

All Points Patchwork
All Points Patchwork

Author: Diane Gilleland

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-06-08

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1612124216

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The key to perfect patchwork is getting all of the points to match up — which is no easy feat! Set yourself up for success with the rediscovered technique of English paper piecing. Using paper templates to guide your pattern, you can expertly fit your quilting shapes together before you even start sewing. All Points Patchwork takes you far beyond traditional hexagons and accommodates triangles, diamonds, octagons, and even curved shapes. Simple instructions for decorating clothing, bedding, and home decor open up astounding possibilities for quilters of all levels.

Modern Folk Embroidery
Modern Folk Embroidery

Author: Nancy Nicholson

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2016-11-24

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1446374661

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“Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method” (Bolt Fabric Boutique). Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. This collection includes 30 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch diagrams so extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. The projects are divided between felt and fabric sections and include: pin cushion, lampshade, tote bag, cushion, table runner, coaster and pinafore. Nancy’s distinctive folk art style perfectly captures this trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. “I was blown away by the beautiful photography, the lovely, easy-to-follow projects dripping with inspiration, and the conversational tone of the writing . . . The instructions to make up the projects are clear and easy to follow.” —Kate & Rose

Give Yourself Margin
Give Yourself Margin

Author: Stacie Bloomfield

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1524866253

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An inspiring interactive guide to embracing imperfection and creating space for creativity in your mind and your life. “Give yourself margin” is a sewing maxim about leaving enough excess fabric to account for potential mistakes. This book from successful designer Stacie Bloomfield is about giving yourself the space—the mental margin—to reconnect with your creative self by trying new things and, yes, even by failing sometimes. With lush illustrations, empowering interactive prompts, and inspiring personal stories, Give Yourself Margin is perfect for anyone who is looking to rediscover their spark.

Pretty Handmades
Pretty Handmades

Author: Lauren Wright

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9786059192200

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Encouraging crafters of all skill levels on their creative journey, this book contains felt and patchwork sewing projects with step-by-step illustrations and easy to follow instructions. The designs are quick and fun to make and with such a wide range of well-designed projects and techniques, there is something for everyone. From patchwork, quilting, and hand embroidery to English paper piecing and sewing with felt, readers can learn new skills or be challenged to try different techniques to create something very special. These pretty projects will inspire creativity and warm the heart.