Floral
Published on 31. March 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7153-1833-1 (ISBN)
Description
Over 400 high quality floral motifs and patterns. Step-by-step photographs show how to adapt the motifs, make templates and add colour and embellishment. Tips for applying the designs to a range of crafts for professional results. Inspirational colour project pictures show how the motifs can be used for a range of gifts, decorations and accessories.
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Person
Sharon Bennett has worked as an illustrator and photographic designer, and is currently a popular designer for a range of craft magazines, including regular contributions to Crafts Beautiful. Sharon's first book for David & Charles was Crafter's Design Library: Christmas. She lives in Halstead, Essex.
Content
The Essential Techniques; Over 400 motifs, including; Spring: daffodils, crocus, violets, tulips, primroses, Easter arrangements, blossoms, bluebells, buds; Summer: roses, marigolds, hollyhocks, clematis, fuchsias, petunias, sunflowers, daisies, poppies; Autumn: michlemas daisies, chrysanthemums, asters, heather, rose hips, elderberries, teasels; Winter: helaborious, ponsettia, hoily, ivy, cotoneaster, hyacinth, mistletoe, snowdrops; Woodland & Hedgerows: berries, catkins, dogrose, poppies, ferns, cornflowers; Occasions: weddings, anniversaries, births, easter, in memorium, bouquets, sprays, rosettes; Flowers of the World: cacti, bamboo, palms, lilies, Japanese cherry blossom, tropical flowers; Borders: frames and corners in a variety of popular styles and shapes; Index.