Download or read book Small Pieces Spectacular Quilts written by Mary Elizabeth Kinch and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Elizabeth and Biz present an exciting follow-up to their best-selling Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts! Large, striking quilts with small pieces invite you to slow down and savor the creative process. "Batch work" methods keep you organized from start to finish. Enjoy rarely seen photos of antique quilts, plus a brief historical perspective on small-piece designs Choose from 10 eye-popping quilt patterns that spotlight reproduction fabrics Find expert cutting and stitching advice and inventive construction techniques
Download or read book Patterns written by Pam Holden and published by Flying Start Books. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patterns are designs that show the same thing over and over. When shapes or colors are repeated, we see a pattern. Some patterns are made by people, and some can be seen in the world around us. Some patterns are made with colors and lines. Other patterns are made with words or numbers or sounds. What patterns can you see and hear?
Download or read book Spectacular Britain written by Kevin Sene and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Northern Lights to whirling coastal birds, and sunken villages to the annual deer rut, the UK is home to some of the world's finest natural spectacles. With this guide and a little luck, you too can experience the magic of seeing something truly extraordinary. Start planning your spectacular year with the help of this practical guide to the UK's most magical natural phenomena. This guide shows you when and where to go, and how to maximise your chances of a sighting, as well as explaining why these amazing spectacles occur in the first place. Sections cover: - Space: meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons, Northern Lights - Weather: hidden currents, mountain waves, named winds - Tides: tidal bores, tidal races, low tide walks - Land: autumn colours, wildflower displays, rutting deer - Rivers and lakes: salmon runs, sunken villages, waterfall wonders - Coast: wheeling waterbirds, seabird cities, seal pups Each spectacle is graded according to how easy it is to spot, and the author gives expert tips on achieving the best sighting. Scientific insights describe the astronomical, meteorological and ecological causes of events, which are brought to life through the stories of the people who know them best, from the glider pilots who ride mountain waves to the King's Guides who help people navigate the dangerous sands of Morecombe Bay. This is your starting point for some truly phenomenal adventures.
Download or read book Patterns in Nature written by Philip Ball and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed science writer “curates a visually striking, riotously colorful photographic display…of physical patterns in the natural world” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Though at first glance the natural world may appear overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it, from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashell and the branching veins of a leaf. Revealing the order at the foundation of the seemingly chaotic natural world, Patterns in Nature explores not only the math and science but also the beauty and artistry behind nature’s awe-inspiring designs. Unlike the patterns we create, natural patterns are formed spontaneously from the forces that act in the physical world. Very often the same types of pattern and form—such as spirals, stripes, branches, and fractals—recur in places that seem to have nothing in common, as when the markings of a zebra mimic the ripples in windblown sand. But many of these patterns can be described using the same mathematical and physical principles, giving a surprising unity to the kaleidoscope of the natural world. Richly illustrated with 250 color photographs and anchored by accessible and insightful chapters by esteemed science writer Philip Ball, Patterns in Nature reveals the organization at work in vast and ancient forests, powerful rivers, massing clouds, and coastlines carved out by the sea. By exploring similarities such as the branches of a tree and those of a river network, this spectacular visual tour conveys the wonder, beauty, and richness of natural pattern formation.
Download or read book Kaffe Fassett s Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts written by Kaffe Fassett and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned quilter Fassett demonstrates how basic geometric forms--squares, rectangles, triangles, diamonds, circles, and quarter-circles--inspire his quilt designs. Twenty-three of his inventive quilts are showcased, along with step-by-step instructions for making each one.
Download or read book Spectacular Snakes of Australia written by Michael Cermak and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2008 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A real treat for any snake lover, richly illustrated with exceptional photographs.
Download or read book Nexus written by Mark Buchanan and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nexus is an exciting introduction to the hidden geometry that weaves our lives so inextricably together."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Quasicrystals written by Esther Belin-Ferr and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2000 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on current topics in quasicrystal science and research. Various themes are addressed, such as atomic structure, growth of quasicrystals, statistical physics and thermodynamics, magnetism, phasons, propagation of waves, surfaces and technological potential of quasicrystals. Insight into basics in physics and chemistry is also given, with examples from metallurgy, the surface of alloys, plasticity, etc., in order to point out the possible genuine aspects of quasicrystals and allow a better comparison with conventional alloys.
Download or read book Stunning 3 D Quilts Simplified written by Ruth Ann Berry and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to sew three-dimensional illusions with these twelve quilt projects. Create a stunning quilt that will have your friends asking, “How did you do that?” Believe it or not, these attention-grabbing projects come together with straight rows of simple shapes. You’ll learn how to sew twelve visually arresting quilts each in four colorways giving you dozens of dynamic options. Build your confidence in bias piecing, as you pair light, medium, and dark fabrics for heavenly hexes. Don’t be intimidated—just follow the easy assembly diagrams and watch your quilt come together one row at a time with no inset seams. These 3-D illusions are so impressive, you won’t know whether to keep them on the bed or hang them on the wall. Sew 3-D illusion quilts that have your friends asking how you did it Arrange sixty-degree triangles in rows for easy piecing with no inset seams Build your confidence in bias piecing, mixing color values for dimensional effects
Download or read book Migration written by Hugh Dingle and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Migration, broadly defined as directional movement to take advantage of spatially distributed resources, is a dramatic behaviour and an important component of many life histories that can contribute to the fundamental structuring of ecosystems. In recent years, our understanding of migration has advanced radically with respect to both new data and conceptual understanding. It is now almost twenty years since publication of the first edition, and an authoritative and up-to-date sequel that provides a taxonomically comprehensive overview of the latest research is therefore timely. The emphasis throughout this advanced textbook is on the definition and description of migratory behaviour, its ecological outcomes for individuals, populations, and communities, and how these outcomes lead to natural selection acting on the behaviour to cause its evolution. It takes a truly integrative approach, showing how comparisons across a diversity of organisms and biological disciplines can illuminate migratory life cycles, their evolution, and the relation of migration to other movements. Migration: The Biology of Life on the Move focuses on migration as a behavioural phenomenon with important ecological consequences for organisms as diverse as aphids, butterflies, birds and whales. It is suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate level students taking courses in behaviour, spatial ecology, 'movement ecology', and conservation. It will also be of interest and use to a broader audience of professional ecologists and behaviourists seeking an authoritative overview of this rapidly expanding field.
Download or read book Spectacular Patterns written by Hinkler Books and published by Hinkler Books. This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose yourself in a kaleidoscopic world of coloring with Spectacular Patterns and More. Each book contains stunning illustrations to help you relax and de-stress. Coloring is the perfect way to relax, unwind and unleash your creativity. So find your inner artist and inner calm with Kaleidoscope Coloring.
Download or read book Spectacular Stars Simplified written by Shelley Cavanna and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's never been easier to make Lone Star-style quilts! Shelley has simplified the intricate-looking traditional design by breaking it into easy-to-piece units, without a set-in seam or bias edge in sight. You won't be using templates or cutting angled pieces from strip sets, either. Instead, each of the eight designs begins with familiar stitch-and-flip units that are then sewn into blocks. Yes, blocks! From there, arrange blocks to create a variety of stellar designs that even a novice can complete with ease. If you can stitch on a marked line, you're ready to make these heavenly quilts! Intricate-looking designs reimagined with simplified piecing Everyone loves to stitch-and-flip These beginner-friendly blocks will make everyone feel at ease Customer Review: A wonderful addition to any quilter's library. There are eight beautiful contemporary projects with each having an alternative layout suggestion; one looks amazingly like old-world, Spanish mosaic tile. Just gorgeous! But most impressive is the unique manner of construction that avoids bias edges commonly experienced with star patterns. Very cleverly designed. Will look forward to more from this talented designer and quilter.
Download or read book Adventures in Design written by Joen Wolfrom and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring more beauty and balance to your quilt designs • Everything you need to know about the essentials of good design from an internationally reknowned expert • Learn about the key elements of design and how to apply strategies for success • Practice what you've learned with exercises at the end of each chapter • An inspiring gallery illustrates design concepts by many prominent quilters and artists - including Alex Anderson, Paula Nadelstern, and Ricky Tims - with over 150 images showcasing all styles of quilts and fabric art, from traditional to modern This is the design textbook for quilters. Joen presents the eight elements of design: line, direction, shape, color, value, texture, proportion, and scale. You'll learn how to work with these elements using many guiding design principles, such as unity and balance. Whether you consider yourself to be a quilter, an artist, or a crafter, you can improve your design skills by exploring Joen's fresh, innovative approach.
Download or read book Coloring Book Magnificent Creatures and More written by Hinkler and published by Blusky Publishers. This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lose yourself in a kaleidoscopic world of coloring spectacular patterns and more. Immerse yourself in mesmerizing mandalas. Intricate patterns, stunning pictures, and so much more Coloring is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and unleash your creativity. So find your inner artist and inner calm with kaleidoscope coloring, spectacular patterns, and more
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Needlework written by Mary Young and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-11-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for anyone who is interested in learning or re-learning the art of embroidery or needlepoint. Containing a history of needlecrafts, as well as an updated look at its uses for your home and wardrobe, it explains how to deal with such concepts as color, balance, scale, and texture, and how to incorporate your own personal syle. Everything you need to know about the art of embroidery, including needle and thread types, materials, stitch types, frames, techniques, enlarging or reducing designs, monogramming, and project ideas, is in this book.
Download or read book Opening Minds written by Simeon Hein and published by Mount Baldy Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New discoveries in physics combined with a greater awareness of extra-ordinary phenomena all around us challenge our traditional beliefs. Research into resonant viewing crop circles and extraterrestrials shows our world to be vibrant, multidimmensional, and full of mystery.
Download or read book Simply Spectacular Cakes written by Peggy Porschen and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Pretty Party Cakes shares dozens of additional ideas for decorating baked desserts using simple techniques that produce professional-quality results, providing coverage of baking, frosting preparation and ornamental piping.
