A fun and practical guide to sewing, cutting, and gluing bargain acquisitions into decorative accessories, toys, ornaments, and gifts features advice on cleaning and preparing delicate fabrics for trimming, embroidery techniques, patterns, and more.

Product Description: The "house" is one of American folk art's most popular and prominent motifs, and this beautiful, authoritative volume is the first of its kind to explore this symbol in all major folk art media. The book is also a record of America's lost architectural heritage-- many of the buildings featured are no longer standing...read more

Product Description: Red & White: American Redwork Quilts and Patterns is the most comprehensive look at redwork available. Redwork, a type of needlework popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, is once again the hottest trend in the quilting world...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Presents various articles showcasing early patriotic images, including stars and stripes, the Statue of Liberty, and George Washinton decorating such items as quilts, weather vanes, and pitchers.

With this great guide to celebrating the spirit (and spirits) of Halloween, no special magic is needed to enjoy the latest trend in family fun. Tricks & Treats has tons of great ideas for Halloween costumes, decorations, parties and tempting fun foods. Over 50 projects. Includes index.From traditional trick-or-treating school events, and community parades for kids, to masquerade balls for adults, a guide to Halloween is filled with innovative ideas for costumes, pumpkin carving, decorations, parties, and food (view table of contents)