Classic Border Designs

160 border designs in many different sizes, most based on classical originals, from five of the most outstanding American graphic artists of the 20th Century. A splendid resource for commercial artists, book designers and illustrators, and a book all enthusiasts of classic design will enjoy.

These timeless designs can be used by craftspeople, artists, needleworkers and all those interested in creating their own original ideas and projects. Judy Balchin has put together a selection of wonderful borders which can be used to embellish crafts, embroidery, ceramics, art and more.

Provides complete instructions for crocheting over three hundred borders and band stitch designs, and includes photographs of stitches with an accompanying diagram illustrating stitch placement within the band or border design.

A classic of stitchwork, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs--from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else. There are soft and lacy patterns; some that mimic knitting, weaving, or patchwork; and others that use large openwork and popcorn stitches. And every stitch design features a photo, reader-friendly instructions, and a diagram showing each stitch and its placement--so it’s easy to understand the entire design at a glance. The guide also includes a pictorial index, which displays the complete pattern, and directions for all basic crochet stitches. Both beginners and experienced crocheters alike will turn to this invaluable reference for years to come. A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.

You can paint an amazing variety of borders, ornamentation and embellishments using the simplest of brushstrokes. It's easy once you know how. Jodie Bushman provides step-by-step guidelines for getting started, plus 10 fun, fabulous projects. You'll learn her special process for creating any kind of border, for any size surface -- from decorative boxes to walls and windows. Bushman also details 33 charming borders easy enough to paint in three simple steps. Here's the best part! The Big Book of Decorative Borders also includes more than 500(!) unique border designs. Each one is created with a variety of exciting elements, from leaves and vines to ribbons, shells and more. Use them to embellish your paintings, greeting cards, scrapbooks, tableware or home accessories. Whatever you desire! Borders range from cute to classic, simple to ornate -- you'll even find designs perfect for Christmas themes and children's rooms. Book jacket.

Add a note of elegance to countless graphic arts and craft projects with 166 black-and-white designs depicting lovely swirls and curlicues reminiscent of 18th-century pen flourishes. Designed by Kiyoshi Takahashi, these copyright-free motifs will add a delicate touch to ads, newsletters, posters, scrolls, certificates and more.

Shows general embroidery techniques with illustrated stitch guides and finishing and framing tips.

A beautiful border adds the perfect finishing touch to your hand-stitched pieces. A knitted scarf, a crocheted baby blanket, even a store-bought tank top --- they're all elevated by the texture and color of crocheted edgings. Complete with detailed instructions for executing the 90-degree corner turns, Edie Eckman's 150 border designs add pop and whimsy to everything they embellish. "An irresistible book of cute crocheted borders...expands the options for adding a little flair to knit, crocheted, and even sewn projects."---Debbie Stoller author of the Stitch `n Bitch books