Table of Contents Learning Decorative Stitches - the Art of Shirring and Smocking Table of Contents Introduction Gathering Using Cords for Gathers Staying a Gathered Seam Getting Started with Smocking Traditional Diamond Stitch Different Types of Stitches Cable Stitch Honeycomb stitch and Surface Honeycomb Surface Honeycomb Outline back stitch Also Known As Stem Stitch Chevron Stitch Wave Stitch Trellis stitch Measuring for Smocking Helpful Tips Gauging Machine Smocking Also Known As Shirring Tips for Machine Shirring Couching Fagotting Finishing the Smocking Conclusion Author Bio Publisher...

Table of Contents Introduction Tools and Materials Needed for Quilting Dressmaker pins Thread Scissors/fabric cutter Fabric Markers Iron and sewing machine Quilting Terminology Wadding and batting for stuffing Patchwork Fabric Choosing the right Fabric Tones, Shades, and Colors Preparing the Fabric Printed fabrics Remember - Using the Color Wheel Different Sizes of Quilts Borders and sashing Backing and Binding for the Quilt Cutting and Piecing the Fabric Using Paper Templates Machine Sewn Patchwork Chain Piecing How to Make a Pattern Eccentric Star Pattern Cat's Cradle Different Well-Known...

Table of Contents Introduction About Watercolors Short History Types of Water Colors Different Techniques of Watercolor painting Flowers in Water Colors Comparison with Other Mediums Oil Paints Acrylic Paints Others Materials used for water color painting Material for drawing Tracing Paper Water colors Paper Pallet Brushes Masking fluid Containers Tissue Paper Board Masking Tape Hair Dryer Materials needed in this book for painting Primary and Secondary Colors Color Wheel and its significance Practice Activities Three tones Exercise#1 Shading Exercise#2 Exercise#3 Exercise#4 Exercise#5...

Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1: Tools and Materials You Will Need Chapter 2: Getting Ideas Pay attention to your surrounding Find designs in movies Mash up Ideas Use Your Head Work with Friends What to Do When You Find Ideas Chapter 3: A Word on Size Chapter 4: Jewelry Making Tutorials Stringing a Beaded Bracelet Making a Wire Bracelet Making Beaded Earrings Chapter 5: Basics of Jewelry Marketing Understand Your Audience Understand Competition Create Value Have a Goal Make a strategy Where to Sell Jewelry Chapter 6: Tricks for Success Practice Invest in Quality Supplies Take Photography...

Introduction The Philippines is a group of more than 7,000 islands off the coast of Southeast Asia. They have many interesting and exclusive animals living off the coast and on land. Let's read some more about a few of these amazing animals. Be on the lookout for bonus letters, some letters have more than one animal

Table of Contents Introduction Guinea Pigs What is a guinea pig? What kinds of guinea pigs are there? Where did guinea pigs come from? The history of guinea pigs and humans Breeding guinea pigs Show guinea pigs Guinea pigs as food A little more on guinea pigs Facts about Hamsters How Hamsters Communicate Hamsters as Pets Hamster Care Hamster Health Hamster Food Hamster Balls Hamster Cages Types of Hamsters Dwarf Hamsters Russian Dwarf Hamster Syrian Hamsters Teddy Bear Hamsters Winter White Hamsters Conclusion Read More Amazing Animal Books Publisher Introduction Hamsters and guinea pigs both...