An indispensable guidebook for those of us who want to spread the joy of giving all through the year. From New Year's to Christmas, you'll discover dozens of special occasions to commemorate with delicious gifts and imaginative crafts. Your favorite holidays are here, plus lots of fun, little-known observances to enrich your life.
Over the centuries, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. Now, thousands of knitters of all faiths are creating handmade shawls for people in need. What started as a grass-roots movement has quickly grown into an international cause, with countless numbers of shawls being given to grateful recipients around the globe.This thoughtful knit book features 15 prayer shawls in easy to advanced skill levels created by Leisure Arts' best-selling designers. Styles include lace, solid, rectangles, triangles, round, and square shawls. The concealed spiral bound 5.5 x 8.5 hardcover is the ideal slip-it-in-the-project bag, take-along pattern book for every on-the-go knitter.
A Beginners Guide with Silks & Drieds
A beginner's guide with silk's and drieds.
Christmas Remembered Book Five - designs adapted by Carol Emmer, Jane Chandler, Donna Vermillion Giampa, Nancy Dockter, Linda Culp Calhoun, Kathy Bradley, Jorja Hernandez, Mary Ellen Yanich
One of the most common beliefs among consumers concerning low-fat food is that it has no flavor. Low Fat, High Flavor shows them that certain low-fat foods and seasonings are the keys to replacing flavor lost when fat is reduced. The book centers on key ingredients that make low-fat food taste good--flavored vinegar, infused oils, herbs, spices and more. Photos.
All-new holiday decorations, gifts, and recipes fill the pages of the 16th edition of Leisure Arts' annual book, The Spirit of Christmas. Beautifully photographed, the 160-page book includes easy crafting instructions and kitchen-tested recipes. Many Christmas decorations, gifts, and foods are presented individually to mix with a family's annual favorites, while some are part of a "total entertainment" approach that includes every aspect of an event, from invitations and decor to menus and guest favors. There are foods for all holiday needs, from party appetizers and drinks to family feasts, plenty of sweets, and gifts from the kitchen.Editor's Favorites -- Crystal Frost beaded ornaments -- A variety of wreaths and other door decorations -- Cabin decorations featuring Tramp Art -- Delicious gifts from the kitchen -- Easy, make-ahead foods for parties and dinners