With their hugely popular book Elegant Quilts, Country Charm, Leonie Bateman and Deirdre Bond-Abel won fans around the world. Now these talented Australian designers are back with stunning all-new designs featuring wool applique on cotton backgrounds. Experience the sumptuous pleasures of working with wool including reverse applique to create distinctive designs Select from 12 appealing patterns in a variety of sizes for all skill levels Make charming lap quilts, table runners, a pillow, framed applique, wall hanging, and more

Explore the Gateway to the Smokies with Tourist Town Guides. Gatlinburg is a favorite vacation destination in one of America's most beautiful regions. In this completely revised and updated guide, learn about the best hotels, shops, and restaurants, The Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and More! This guide will give you the tips and information you need to explore this popular and picturesque region with confidence.

How can something so elegant be so easy? Experience the joys of using wool applique to add depth and texture to your quilts and other projects. There are no edges to turn under--and wool doesn't fray! Even beginners can create these cozy, antique-looking quilts. Choose from 11 traditional projects that combine reproduction fabrics with felted-wool applique designs Find all the basic techniques in the wool-applique instructions Stitch conversation-piece quilts, table runners, pillows, and more

Find inspiration in this collection of new and renovated cottages, from the heart of the rural countryside to a quiet suburb or city dwelling. Country Cottages is filled with unique interior styles in comfortable settings spanning the United States. This book includes a selection of modern to traditional home styles from some of the finest architects and interior designers in the country.

EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

This beautifully illustrated book shows examples of Russian dress and accessories from the 15th to the early 20th century. Derived from the collection of the State Historical Museum and covering both dress worn in the countryside and in the city, this book is a fabulous feast of splendid patterns and fine detail. From exuberantly colorful and embellished dresses to elegantly sumptuous brocades and silks, the garments and accessories included in this book are an inspiration. In the first part of the book we look at traditional Russian dress, which was worn by all Russian peasants, by the urban petit bourgeoisie and by merchants. This type of clothing became accepted as national dress. In the towns and cities, dress was influenced by the Parisian styles but interpreted by Russian seamstresses reflecting the love of bright colors, multi-colored patterns and decorative features in evidence in traditional dress. With authoritative essays written by experts L. Yefimova and T. Aleshina, Russian Elegance is an invaluable resource for fashion designers, artists, fashion historians, set and costume designers, or anyone interested in these beautiful designs.