Cagle, Gretchen. Gretchen Cagle's Decorative Painting Keepsakes. North Light Books, 1997. 8 1/2" x 11", 144 pp. Softcover in close to fine condition. This book contains 31 of the popular decorative artist's projects, beautifully painted with fruits and flowers. There are step-by-step directions, traceable patterns, color mixing recipes, and tips. This classic collection is culled from Gretchen's project books, which were no longer available at the time of this book's publication. $12.50
Cowan, Sally. Sew a Beautiful Home: Quick and Easy Home Decorating Projects. Krause, 2000. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 160 pp. Softcover book in very good+ condition. Creative ideas and simple instructions for home decoration, including information on fabrics, measuring, sewing, serging, and hand-stitching. Looks at window treatments, bed coverings, table linens, cushions & pillows, & more. $13.00
Isenberg, Seymour. A Beginner's Guide to Glass Engraving. Krause, 2000. 232 pp. Softcover book in very good+ condition, showing very little exterior wear. Guide to creating designs which can transform ordinary glass into works of art through engraving. Includes discussion, definitions, and instructions to help through the process from selecting equipment and glass to the finishing touches. With step-by-step instructions for a sample project, and more than 40 design templates. $13.50
Joos, Ellie. Glorious Weddings: Traditions, Inspirations, and Handmade Ribbon Treasures. Friedman/Fairfax, 1998. 10 1/4" x 11 1/2", 144 pp. Hardcover in dustjacket. Both book and jacket are in close to fine condition. The author, an acclaimed ribbon crafter, includes in this book both romantic ribbon traditions, wedding customs, and a collection of lovely ribbon projects, with step-by-step instructions, for that special touch in the marriage celebration. $14.50
Kuhne, Sabine. Henna Painting. Aurum Press, 2000. 8 1/4" x 10 1/2", 93 pp. Softcover book in very good+ condition. A guide to the technique of this striking form of body art, with 25 original designs. $8.00
Leonardo da Vinci (Edited and Annotated by Emery Kelen). Leonardo da Vinci's Advice to Artists. Thomas Nelson Inc., 1974. First Edition. 140 pp. Hardcover in dustjacket. Few tiny spots to front edge of text block; a few pages have light crease down center. Light wear, a little scuffing & few small closed tears to jacket. Front flap of jacket price-clipped. Attractive copy overall. Compilation of quotations from Leonardo da Vinci taken from his notebooks and his "Treatise on Painting" serves as a terrific source of advice for artists of all ages. With a biographical introduction and notes by Kelen. Black & white illustrations by Leonardo. An outstanding book for the aspiring artist, uncommon in its hardcover edition. $35.00
Lewis, David, ed. Landscape Painting Techniques. Watson-Guptill, 1990. 3rd printing. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 144 pp. Softcover book in very good condition, showing little exterior wear. Securely bound in sewn signatures. Tips & techniques from several artists on mastering a variety of landscape subjects. Includes sections on weather, skies, water, trees, flowers, etc. Ilustrated throughout in both color and black & white. $9.00
Moira, Neal. Creative Glass Painting. David & Charles, 2002. 128 pp. Softcover book. Very little wear from handling; close to fine condition. Ideas and information for painting glass (both decorative pieces and tableware), including 22 original projects illustrated in color with step-by-step instructions. $13.50
Richards, Pat. The Christmas Stocking: Elegant Projects for the Holidays. Friedman/Fairfax, 1996. 30.1 cm, 128 pp. Fine in fine dustjacket. How to create beautiful, original Christmas stockings. $13.00
Shook, Georg and Gary Witt. Painting Watercolors from Photographs. Watson-Guptill, 1986 (c1983). 4th Printing. 8 1/2" x 11 1/4", 143 pp. Hardcover in dustjacket. Red dot to bottom edge of text block, a little light creasing to jacket. Very good condition overall. How to adapt your photographs into watercolor paintings, with tips on selecting subjects, editing and organizing your photos, how to simplify and/or alter details when transforming the photos into paintings, etc. With a section of photos and the paintings they inspired. $14.00
Sturgeon-Roberts, Susan. The Complete Needlepoint Guide: 400+ Needlepoint Stitches. Krause, 2000. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", 191 pp. Softcover in close to fine condition. Instruction in over 400 needlepoint stitches, with discussion of the finer points of canvases, yarns, and various materials available for your own creations. Illustrated in black & white, with color section. $13.00
Vanessa-Ann Collection (Edited by Linda Baltzell Wright). A to Z Cross-Stitch Samplers: The Vanessa-Ann Collection. Oxmoor House, 1989. First Printing. 8 3/4" x 11 1/4", 128 pp. Hardcover in dustjacket. Book in close to fine condition; jacket a little misaligned so that lettering on spine is not centered. Presents 26 samplers combining traditoinal elements with contemporary designs, along with graphs, easy-to-read symbols, required materials, and general instructions. Illustrated in both color and black & white. $10.00