Leslie Linsley and Jon Aron, the talented writer-photographer team who previous craft books have won wide acclaim for their freshness and originality, have come up with a dazzling assortment of uses for the snapshots that never made it into the photo album plus some attractive alternatives to conventional ways of displaying them. With their usual expertise and enthusiasm, Leslie gives complete instructions for these attractive, creative ideas.

Photo Craft

Arts & Photography

Leslie Linsley

Jon Aron

Photography & Video

Delacorte

Now you don't have to decide whether your next craft project will be to crochet an afghan or to cross-stitch a sampler. The Illustrated Afghan makes it possible for you to do both with the same project. Once you have chosen from among the 26 country, floral, and nursery designs, crochet the background "canvas" using the simple afghan stitch. The grid formed by the afghan stitches makes it easy to lay in the cross-stitch design, following the clearly drawn charts and color keys. And because the stitches are large, you see your design evolve very quickly. Do you like quilts? try one of the quilt adaptations, such as Home Is Where The Heart is or Country Tulips. Want to honor a very special occasion? Personalize The Wedding Tree or Baby Toyland with names and dates, for a future heirloom. Like to work on carry-along projects? There are many. Crochet the granny squares that compose An Apple a Day and Perky Posies, for example, or the portable panels of Summer Memories and Hearts and Flowers. If you're partial to lacy borders, Flower Garden might be your choice. Do fringes appeal to you? They're abundant on Blue Mum Tapestry. Adore ribbons and roses? A Bouqet of Roses will delight you. Every project is accompanies by a color photo of the completed afghan and, in some instances, color photos of specific details. The instructions are simple, clear, and easy-to-follow. the cross-stitch charts are large and readable, with all color represented by symbols. So collect your palette of yarns, choose a design, and begin illustrating your own afghans!

The Illustrated Afghan

Better Homes & Gardens Books

Nantucket, a thirteen-mile-long island off the coast of Massachusetts, is more than a place-- it's a state of mind. Nantucket Style is a handsome and thorough presentation of the unique atmosphere of the historic New England island. Classic American architecture, interiors, arts and crafts, gardens, and cuisine, within an environment offering unsurpassed natural beauty, contribute to the special quality of life on Nantucket island.Nantucket Style takes the reader on an insider's tour of over twenty-five local residences. The houses range from the exquisitely preserved eighteenth-century mansions that line Main Street to the charmingly rustic cottages that are a hallmark of towns by the sea.Quiet, relaxed, and unspoiled, this former whaling port is a haven for artists and creative individuals whose approach to life results in striking and inviting interiors. Residents find their own personal styles within the context of the traditional New England buil

Nantucket Style

LINSLEY, Leslie

Architecture

Rizzoli

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