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This book is an ideal learning tool for children, parents, teachers and adults who want to learn more about the wondrous variety of plants from around the world. Included with each plant is its genus and family name--like the Physalis and Solanacease, which are the name for the Chinese lantern plant.
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A collection of 100 crochet motifs arranged in 10 crochet collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in author, crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrington's, stunning cottage garden. Each of the collages will have a different, sometimes seasonal, theme and the compositions will change -sometimes the plants will be in a vase or a jug, sometimes presented as a wreath or growing straight from the ground. All of the crochet motifs will...
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Readers are able to create their own beautiful landscapes after they learn to draw flowers, trees, and plants thanks to this helpful guide. Step-by-step instructions clearly support readers, and colorful illustrations are included to give them an example to follow. This helps young artists build up their confidence, and the supportive tone of the text encourages them every step of the away. In addition, readers are instructed to use their own creativity...
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Following on the success of the best-selling Nicky Epsteins Knitted Flowers, Epstein gives crocheters a special gift: an equally exquisite collection of over 40 flowers-plus patterns for garments embellished with her floral designs. Featuring a beautiful layout and magnificent photography, this keepsake volume features stitch pattern flowers, petal constructed flowers, cord flowers, and the extremely popular felted flowers. Some make fanciful pieces...
10) Botanical watercolor painting for beginners: a step-by-step guide to create beautiful floral artwork
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"From delicate magnolias and zinnias to exotic hibiscus and tiger lilies, you'll be ready to paint an entire garden with 25 breathtaking projects. Renowned watercolor instructor Cara Rosalie Olsen covers everything you need to know to get started--even if you've never picked up a brush! Learn how to select art supplies, blend Cara's unique colors, prepare a palette, master different brush techniques and so much more. Each project provides detailed...
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"Moy Mackay's colourful and charismatic 'felt paintings' are a fusion of traditional felting techniques and fine art, using fleece, fibres and threads to create inspiring and uplifting works of art. Flowers in Felt and Stitch contains vibrant galleries of Moy's work as well as four fabulous step-by-step projects. The focus of the books is flowers--in still life, in the landscape and as botanical portraits--and it also includes an in-depth techniques...
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A companion volume to the author's Elegant Stitches, this "embroidery idea book" is a collection of stitches useful for crazy-quilt and other stitchery projects. A major section of the book is devoted to flower shapes and stitches one might use to create them. Each stitch is illustrated with a line drawing and a photo as well as a written step-by-step description.