This title features 25 unique bags in fashionable shades and styles. It includes a workshop section that covers basic techniques. It offers alternative colourways and embellishment options for each design. Over 8000 copies of the hardback were sold in the UK. Here is a unique and exciting selection of 25 contemporary hand-knitted bags, specially created by knitwear designer Emma King. They range from big stripey hand-held bags, to small clutch bags, to super-functional baby bags, to chic evening purses. The designs use a wide range of techniques, including intarsia, embroidery, crochet, Fair Isle and entrelac. Each bag is illustrated with a stunning full-colour photograph
The essays in this volume contribute to a new understanding of the second half of the sixteenth century when England experienced the unprecedented rule of two successive queens regnant. Focusing on a diverse range of issues, from politics and personnel to ceremony and costume, and from a range of perspectives, Tudor Queenship demonstrates that thinking about both queens at the same time can be highly suggestive, and propels us to revise, develop and understand, and to contextualize, traditional interpretations. From what Elizabeth learnt from Mary, assessments of political acumen and the significance of confessional differences this is the first volume to focus on both Mary and Elizabeth
Contemporary Readings in the Foundations of Metaphysics
The basic tools and concepts of metaphysics are employed in virtually every branch of philosophy, necessitating a basic understanding of metaphysics to completely understand any philosophical work. This volume is a comprehensive survey of contemporary thought on a wide range of issues and provides students with the basic background to current debates in metaphysics.
The authors are both distinguished research professors in structural chemistry with numerous publications, have produced an intriguing book on diverse symmetries, classifying some 25 varieties and defining their intrinsic natures in rather innovative style embrancing those found in Nature and those produced by the Hand of Man. There is some exacting methodology in classifications that range from mirror, movement, chirality, rotational, snowflake, geometric, redundant, spiral, motifs, to crystallines, etc.
Faerie Frolics: Patterns for Craftspeople and Artisans
Offering more than 26 designs, this follow-up to the popular Faerie Lights presents even more crafty opportunities for creating enchanting faeries. Each design is accompanied by a pattern that can be exported for any craft that requires defined segments to indicate a change of color or texture. Accompanying verses and full-color examples provide inspiration for crafters who find creating their own designs a challenge. These designs are perfect for use with a range of crafts including quilting; applique; machine or hand embroidery; glass, silk, or china painting; and cardmaking or mosaicking.
