Quilt block designs and pieced top patterns lend themselves beautifully to millefiore cane making and other techniques used in polymer clay. Well-known polymer clay artists Judith Skinner (creator of the "Skinner Blend")and Sarajane Helm bring you this new 122 page full color book filled with gorgeous pictures and clear instructions. The authors show how to create amazing quilt patterns in polymer clay! Many block patterns are shown including Amish Bars, Log Cabin Variations, Nine Patch, Drunkard's Path and more. Colorful oven-cured polymer clay is used to create jewelry, miniatures, decorative items and more. The Gallery section includes the work of many other polymer clay artisans. As an exploration of color and pattern that goes far beyond the basic how-to, this book can be enjoyed on many levels.

Artists in all media who yearn to earn using their creative abilities and wanting to become successful entrepreneurs will benefit from reading The Business Of Professional Art by Sarajane Helm. The entire 30 column series first appeared in Belle Armoire magazine (Stampington & Co.) between 2003-2008. Each is packed with information and tips on how to present your art to the buying public, and issues that concern all creative professionals starting with what you call the business, licenses and taxes, advertising, promotion and display, other ways to use your existing talents and work to generate more revenue. You'll also find information about websites, blogs, and other means of using the internet to promote your business.