The Pattern Companion

Download or read book Hope on the Inside written by Marie Bostwick and published by Kensington. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this compelling, heartwarming novel from New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick, one woman finds new purpose in a new phase of life . . . “Whatever comes your way, find the happiness in it.” Hope Carpenter received that advice from her mother decades ago. Now, with their four children grown, Hope and her husband, Rick, are suddenly facing an uncertain future, after a forced retirement strains both their savings and their marriage. Seeking inspiration and a financial boost, Hope gets a job teaching crafts to inmates at a local women’s prison. At first, Hope feels foolish and irrelevant, struggling to relate to women whose choices seem so different from her own. But with time, and the encouragement of the prison chaplain, she begins to discover common ground with the inmates, in their worries about their children and families, their fear of having failed those who need them. Just like her, they want to make something of themselves, but believe it might be impossible. Embarking on an ambitious quilting project, Hope and her students begin to bond. Together, piece by piece, they learn to defy expectations—their own and others’—and to see that it’s never too late to stitch together a life that, even in its imperfections, is both surprising and beautiful. Praise for Marie Bostwick and Her Novels “Reading Marie Bostwick is like wrapping yourself up in a warm, hand-crafted quilt.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author “It takes great skill to write a heartwarming story about grief, and Bostwick proves she is up to the task. . . . A great addition to any women’s-fiction collection.” —Booklist “Beautiful, thought-provoking, tragic and redeeming, The Second Sister is a feel-good goldmine.” —USAToday.com

Download or read book Vintage Gifts to Knit written by Susan Crawford and published by Fastprint Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the co-author of A Stitch in Time, Vintage Knitting & Crochet 1920-1949 and A Stitch in Time, Vintage Knitting Patterns, 1930-1959 this delightful book features 16 glamorous yet practical knits, inspired and adapted from knitting patterns of the 1900s to the 1950s, all perfect to make as gifts or for yourself. Projects include: Dutch bonnet, scarf and mitten set, The perfect Christmas jumper, Child's dressing gown, Tea cosy, Motoring hood, Fair Isle gloves, Victorian stockings, and mens socks, a simple corsage, the most beautiful hooded Bed jacket, a little girl's cute cardi, an elegant cape, and a skating skirt! Knitters of all abilities are catered for with both beginner and more advanced projects. Uses standard weight yarns for all projects."--Publisher description.

Download or read book The Design Patterns Companion written by Scott L. Bain and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Design patterns are not merely "reusable solutions." Rather, they offer a language of design; a way for developers to communicate, collaborate, and make collective decisions about design. When you study design patterns, you are teaching yourself about what a good design is, and why-they represent and exemplify good principles and stong practices. This book is meant to be a go-to field guide or handbook for practitioners"--

Download or read book Embroidery Companion written by Alicia Paulson and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows general embroidery techniques with illustrated stitch guides and finishing and framing tips.

Download or read book The Pattern Companion written by Dirk Boelman and published by Author House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stimulating and instructional, this resource for scroll-sawyers and woodworkers goes beyond the usual basics manual, offering a wider range of patterns and useful finishing information. The vision-expanding projects—from such masters as Patrick Spielman and Kerry Shirts—help intermediates take that next step and become accomplished artists. Among the beautiful, skill-enhancing options are decorative scrollwork; “painting” with wood, using segmented and stained pieces; and scrolling and sculpting. Craft graceful ornamental birds with elaborately scrolled feathers, and suspend them from wire. A quick and easy Jumping Jack Santa toy will help make Christmas merry. Even beginners can complete any of the colorful and adorable animal portraits in wood. Or try elegant clock projects, home accessories, signs, and other favorite themes.

Download or read book The New Color Mixing Companion written by Josie Lewis and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Color Mixing Companion is a modern, hands-on guide to working with color featuring approachable projects that each explore a different aspect of color mixing. In The New Color Mixing Companion, artist and popular Instagrammer Josie Lewis (@josielewisart) offers easy lessons and exercises on how to mix color and create exciting palettes. This comprehensive guide starts with a crash course in essential terminology and visual vocabulary, then shows you how to go beyond the wheel and basic theory with hands-on projects that illustrate and illuminate a variety of color elements and techniques. The materials used—including watercolor and acrylic paints, and found or purchased collage papers—are accessible, inexpensive, and readily available. Plus, this art guide includes easy-to-use templates featured in many of the projects; their modern geometric layouts yield stunning color arrangements. With The New Color Mixing Companion, artists, crafters, and designers of all skill levels will learn to take color in a whole new direction!

Download or read book The American Builder's Companion written by Asher Benjamin and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1969-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New England architect's work which provides instructions and designs for houses and churches as well as interiors