First published in 1939 this classic, historical book is in its complete and unabridged original form, extensively illustrated and full of instruction that is as useful and practical today as it was when originally published. Chapters include - History - Materials - Dyeing - Hand-made Carpets - Brusssels - Wilton - Axminster - Chenille - Tapestry - Ingrain - Design And Colour - Carpet Complaints - Statistics - Employers And Employed - Conclusion. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

There's a new craft in town: TerryGami TerryGami is a fun craft that shows children how to shape and sew cloth toys and holiday ornaments out of washcloths. Not only will children learn how to sew, it will improve their dexterity at the same time. Moms, here's a new solution to that nagging question: "What can I do to make my kid's birthday party special?" Leaders of children's groups of all kinds will now have a fresh new choice to engage children's hands and minds for the next group meeting. Teachers, parents, and children will love TerryGami's versatility for creating gifts for personal use and craft sales. TerryGami cloth critters are inexpensive, easy to make and can serve many purposes: decorations, sachets, treat boxes and favors. Some are designed to be used to sooth a child's boo boo; just place an ice cube between the rolls. Colorful and inexpensive terrycloth washcloths and utility cloths are sold in large bundles at discount department stores and online.

About five miles North west, and five miles South east of Newcastle - Under - Lyme are the two extremities of that interesting and opulent district named The Potteries. Originally published in 1900 this is a fascinating read for any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original artwork and text.

PATTERN DESIGN LEWIS F. DAY BOOKS BY LEWIS F. DAY NATURE AND ORNAMENT NATURK THE RAW MATERIAL OF DESIGN SKCOND EDITION RBVISKU BY MARY HOGARTH 7s. Ocl. NKT ENAMELLING A COMPARA TIVE ACCOUNT OK THK DEVELOP MENT AND PRACTICE OF TI IK ART S. txl. NKT ARTIN NEEDLEWORK A BOOK ABOUT EMBROIDERY IN COLLABORATION WITH MARY BUCKLE, FOURTH EDITION KKVISKD BY MARY HOGARTH 7s. Cxi. NKT ALPHABETS OLD NEW SIXTH IMPRESSION 7s. od. NKT MOOT POINTS FRIENDLY DISPUTES UPON ART AND INDUS TRY BETWEEN WALTER CRANE AND LEWIS F. DAY rs. od. NKT NOW OUT OF PRINT WINDOWS A BOOK ABOUT STAINICU AND PAINTED GLASS ORNAMENT AND ITS APPLICA TION LETTERING IN ORNAMENT NATURE AND ORNAMENT, PART II. ORNAMENT, THE PRODUCT OF NATURE Published by B. T. BATSFORD LTD. 15 NORTH AUDLEY STREET LONDON, W. I CARPET, PERSIA, ABOUT l6oo. IN THE BERNHEIMER COLLECTION, MUNICH. - - - ., 3 PATTERN DESIGN - 4 book for Students, treating in a practical way of the anatomy, planning and evolution of repeated ornament By LEWIS F. DAY SECOND EDITION Revised and Enlarged by AMOR FENN Author of Abstract Design NEW YORK g CHARLES SCRIBNERS SONS LONDON B. T. BATSFORD LTD. I 1933 I 5 ZJ Z H Z Wt U 1933 AND fRINTTBD IN GREAT IT OR rHH PXJBI. ZSHKR8 - T. BATSKORD. LTD., - THE GARTEN PRESS, PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. THE exhaustion of a further edition of Pattern Design and the steady demand for the work are an indication of its continuing practical value as a textbook, but it seemed advisable that it should be thoroughly revised and brought up to date and it was decided to entrust the work to Mr Amor Fenn, who, as a personal friend of Lewis F. Day, was conversant with his work and in sympathy with his aims and methods. Consequently, the book forthe first time since its appearance has received a thorough overhaul the order of the chapters has been rearranged, and that on Borders a subject Mr Fenn has made particularly his own has been transformed and re-illustrated. A number of illustrations have been redrawn or replaced, and others added, including two coloured plates, while the Editor has contributed a chapter summarising the course of the design of pattern during the past eighty years down to the present day, illustrated by the representative work of well-known English and Continental designers. It is the hope and desire of every one connected with the book that it may maintain its position as a standard work, and continue or enhance its usefulness to students and others connected with design and pattern, the importance of which in everyday life is being increasingly realised. It is with deep grief and regret that we have to record that Mr Amor Fenn was suddenly taken from us while this book was passing through the press, and consequently did not survive to see the finished result of his work. THE PUBLISHERS. September 1933- NOTE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT. I DESIRE to record my indebtedness to the 1 following who have kindly supplied, or per mitted of the reproduction of, material for new illustrations Firma Julius Hoffmann, Stutt gart, Figs. 268 and 269 from Der Modcrne Stil, V., and frontispiece and Figs. 258, 2720 and D from The Art Workers Studio Editions dArt Albert Levy, Paris, for Figs. 271, 2 72 A and B from Georges Valmier, D6cors et Couleurs, Album No. i Charles Moreau, Editions dArt, Paris, Fig. 270 from Tapis ct Tissus the Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd., Man chester, for Figs. 261, 2648, 266A and B, and 267A and B. Fig.165, drawn by the late Richard Glazier, is from his Historic Textile Fabrics Figs. 23, 178, 183, 211, and 254 are from designs by Mr Harry Napper, and Fig. 268A and B by Mr C. F. A. Voyscy. Figs. 265A and B are from the Publishers Modern Decorative Art in England, by W. G. Paulson Townsend, and Figs. 264A and 26iB from B. J. Talberts Examples of Ancient and Modern Furniture. AMOR FENN. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. A MAN has a right, I suppose, to pull down the building he once put up, and to raise another in its place...

Zentangle Drawing for a Calm & Focused Mind is an inspirational colouring activity book that contains over 500 designs to help you relax and unwind. You don't need to be the world's greatest artist to master this simple, meditative drawing technique.This amazing selection of art activities will enable you to de-stress and see patterns and beauty wherever you are; it is ideal for use on the train or bus, at lunchtime, or even as a form of therapy during a rainy weekend. Enjoy the step-by-step practice tangles and learn advanced techniques for shading and colouring. Zentangle Drawing for a Calm & Focused Mind is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through. Each design can be easily personalised with felt-tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens or watercolours, allowing you to exercise your creativity and unleash your inner artist.

Crochet these quick and easy Christmas coffee cup cozies for yourself or to give as a gift. The coffee cozies can be made up in less than an hour and make great last minute gifts. Cheerful and bright in colorful Christmas colors or make them in any color you wish. The patterns in this book are suitable for beginners but you should already know some basic crochet stitches and terminology before trying them. The patterns are for coffee mug cozies and coffee sleeves that fit over standard sized coffee mugs. The sleeves fit most coffee cups.

Slow down and embroider your way through the changing seasons with the beautiful debut book from embroidery artist and rising star Emillie Ferris. Needlepainting, also known as thread painting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using a single strand of thread and one simple stitch - the 'long and short' stitch. You can create gorgeous colour gradients, magical details and flowing stitch directions that are perfect if you want to embroider flora and fauna. In this richly illustrated step-by-step guide, self-taught embroidery artist Emillie Ferris shows you how to pick up a needle and thread in the same way as a paintbrush to create strokes of colour and bring images to life on fabric. Inspired by nature and the changing seasons, Emillie has created five new and exclusive patterns for the book, four that reflect each season in turn and one special design that brings the natural year together into one showstopper embroidery. This book is the culmination of all of Emillie's skills and years of experience in this wonderful, meditative art form. Each design has around 60 detailed step-by-step photos, showing every stage of the process, so that even complete beginners can follow along and create beautiful embroideries. If you have been considering learning the art of needlepainting but are unsure where to start, then this book is for you! Not only are the embroideries sublime, but the book itself is a thing of beauty, with incredible attention to detail - from the exquisite photography to the lavish hardback binding, making it a real treasure for the book lover. Plus, high quality iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs directly onto fabric to get started straight away. In this book Emillie generously shares her tried and tested tips and techniques, including advice on materials, transferring designs onto fabric, and fully illustrated explanations of the stitches and skills needed. The five in-depth projects draw on Emillie's love of nature, including motifs that she is best known for such as flowers, foliage, bees and fungi. This beautiful book will become an indispensable and treasured guide allowing you to paint with thread the Emillie Ferris way.

This plastic canvas pattern book contains 28 different sea creatures. Each one has it's own graph making it possible to make many different boutique style tissue box covers. Choose from one sea animal or two animals or four animals. It's all up to you. The different ocean animals included are: Barnacle, Clam, Crab, Dolphin, Electric Eel, Horseshoe Crab, Jellyfish, Lobster, Manatee, Manta Ray, Octopus, Orca (aka "Killer") Whale, Plankton, Salt Water Crocodile, Sand Dollar, Sea Anemone, Sea Cumcumber, Sea Horse, Sea Snail, Sea Snake, Sea Turtle, Sea Urchin, Sea Worm, Shark, Shrimp, Squid, Starfish, and Stingray.

Artists will love this gorgeous tokidoki sketchbook. Artists, dreamers, and thinkers can indulge their creative streak as they enjoy sketching their cleverest concepts in this brilliantly decorated sketchbook from tokidoki. Each page is perforated for easy removal, so you can frame your completed masterpiece. Hardcover spiral book 120 blank pages with perforation Measures 9 x 11

The Vintage Pattern Selector is a practical sewing book that arms the reader with all the techniques and information they need in order to mix and match clothing styles from the 20th century. Accompanied by a CD with printable patterns for a range of dress sizes, this book is a comprehensive guide to creating contemporary outfits from vintage styles. For home sewers and fashion enthusiasts, vintage clothing isn't merely a device to replicate specific looks from a specific era, but instead, an opportunity for limitless style options that draw on decades of experimentation with hemlines, colour, styles, and silhouettes. Wear a 1960s style shift dress with a classic 80s blazer. Match a 40s' cowl neck blouse with 70s' style tapered trousers. The Vintage Pattern Selector is the ultimate handbook to show the reader how to choose the right fabric, colour palettes, styles, and patterns in order to create contemporary pieces that reference these timeless styles and designs.

Color cats in scenes around the world!

Love to sew but never have enough time? Pick up this value-packed book of 16 fast, fun projects from some of your favourite designers: Abbey Lane Quilts, Alexia Marcelle Abegg, Bari J. Ackerman, Sue Kim, Virginia Lindsay, Trish Preston, Sweetwater, Sara Trail, Kasja Wikman, and Annabel Wrigley. All the projects can be completed in 60 minutes or less-and there's a special section of 30-minute projects, too! Great for gift-giving or to beautify your own life and home-choose from a variety of patterns, including coasters, aprons, bibs, bags, accessories, and more.