With this unique book you can create your own wonderful, opulent tassels at a fraction of the cost of commercially bought trimmings, and in the style and colours of your choice.
Susan Dickens presents 16 tassels to challenge your creative skills and make a decorative statement in your home. The objects range from the simple to the elaborate with a range of finishes. Techniques include decoupage and embroidery and use beads, ceramics, threads and ribbons.
The first survey of the history, design and use of trimmings in the historic interior in Britain and Ireland which will become the standard work on the subject. Trimmings have always provided a visual feast for the eye, an essential element in the grandeur and elegance of the interior and a major expense in the complete ensemble. This book will be a chronological survey of furnishing trimmings in the historic interior in Britain and Ireland and will examine the history, design and use of tassels, fringe, gimp, cord and braid (woven lace) from 1320-1970. Lavishly illustrated using new photography, the images will support a substantial text with references to extensive documentation, including inventories, bills, sale catalogs and other primary sources. The importance of the "laceman," the maker of these trimmings, will also be examined within an economic and social context together with his relationship to the upholsterer. The first of its kind, this publication will be the ultimate authority on the subject.
Craft is a great way to complement teaching!. Art and Craft for Elementary School contains 52, easy-to-make arts and crafts projects which can be made in the classroom, in homeschool. It is recommended for kids ages five and over. Turtles and pinwheels and airplanes! All can be used as part of a holistic education model or done just for fun! We guide readers through each project, giving step-by-step photos and instructions that kids will be able to follow. Free online videos complement this book, and provide some added support for visual and auditory learners. The materials used in our crafts are affordable and readily available. We also use recyclable materials. When paired with our Handy Dandy Craft Box, sourcing materials is easy!
If you can sew, you can do boutis A sophisticated, stylish, and easy-to-master craft 20 projects featuring classic boutis needlecraft techniques Includes full-size pullout patterns