Every conceivable craft--from quiltmaking to enameling to jewelry--is included in this comprehensive craft reference. The easy-to-follow text conveys instructions which are clear and precise enough for anyone to learn these interesting hobbies. Over 40 pastimes featured. 4,000 drawings and photographs.

Some of us take pride and pleasure in our needlework skills, while others of us have been drawn to sewing crafts but haven't been confident enough to try them. Happily, this book is a gold mine of instruction and inspiration for everyone, whatever your level of skill.

A full color illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your health and your cooking. This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid

Have you been searching for karate patterns to make something special for someone who enjoys the sport? Kathy Azeez has selected six karate positions - three aggressive and three defensive ones and created patterns for each. Use one or combine them as a set of kick boxers in combat. She also explains how to insert a HEAD into the body BLOCK by choosing one of the various heads she has designed or by transferring a photograph of the face you desire onto the fabric. There are various examples of ways to use the patterns for precision piecing and even applique. The instructions are complete and accurate, allowing for a surprisingly quick completion of your project.

This text offers a complete description of all crafts traditionally used for therapeutic purposes, along with the historical & anthropological background of these crafts. Crafts in Therapy & Rehabilitation covers a multitude of traditional & nontraditional crafts with easy-to-read instructions. A variety of situations are presented-from acute inpatient care to home health & long-term outpatient treatment. These issues are presented within the context of occupational therapy clinical theories. This second edition of Crafts in Therapy & Rehabilitation includes two new chapters, one on uniform terminology related to crafts, & one on found materials appropriate for home health care. Other changes include rewritten chapters on theories, current uses of computer technology, & the inclusion of theoretical models in case studies. An instructor's manual has been written for optimal student-instructor discussions.