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With this book you will be able to create your own unique doll face compliment your sewing garments. In her latest book, Sabrina Guidice shares her knowledge and tips on customized facial repaints for fashion dolls to give that fashion doll a whole new face! From beginning to end, this step-by-step guide shows you how to take a typical fashion doll, remove its manufactured face paint, and repaint it with a customized look. Filled with over 150 photos, this book details how to customize the face paint of your fashion doll into a one-of-a-kind doll that you will display prominently with pride. 150 color photos.
Customer Reviews:
Just ... not good........2006-10-31
The simple truth is that Ms. Guidice's repaints are not very good. Although she may help an absolute beginner get started, her own work is so amateurish that it's uninspiring. I don't expect fantastic writing, but the examples do not create confidence in the expertise of the instructor.
Any Jim Faraone book has better eye candy and specific tips; many, MANY generous doll artists offer help online with tutorials and fabulous galleries of their work. A quick search of the Web (try "repaint tips" or "fashion doll repaint") will prove infinitely more rewarding than this book.
Marginal product........2005-04-26
Firstly, I am quite disgusted with the author's own glowing review of her work in the pretended guise of a user/reader. Perhaps she wrote this review before Amazon implemented their "real name" options and forgot that she had written this review anonymously. In any case - one might consider disregarding a pretend review by the book's own author.
I purchased this book back when I began repainting, and it was a small help to me as a beginner. This book may serve as the most base of starts but beyond that I cannot recommend it. If you are anything but the most green of novices, you will likely get no information of value from the work presented. Unfortunately there is a lack of quality repaint books in the market, so it is true that this is one of the only options. i would recommend contacting a repainter for tips instead, and searching the internet, which contains many valuable resources for fledgling repainters.
A wonderful backup to the first!.......2004-08-28
I just left a review for the first book Creating Fashion Dolls and I had to drop by here to leave a comment about this book. The Irish lassie "Shannon" on the cover is beautiful. I've read some of the other reviews and am beginning to think that Amazon should find out where the venom is coming from. Could it be professional jealousy? These books have helped pave the way for my makeovers and I wouldn't trade them for anything. My best advice to the person sitting on the fence over the purchase of any of these books is: Don't let nasty remarks fool you. Make up your own mind by seeing for yourself! Thanks Sabrina and I hope you continue writing many more books. I enjoy your style!
Not worth the time.......2004-02-03
I bought this book with the expectation of seeing examples from a experienced doll artist. I felt her painting was elementary and not artistic. I expected a more professional and pulled together product from someone writing a how to book. Stick to Jim Faraone's book or get on the internet and look up doll customizers and repaints. The overall information was good but her painting style is sloppy.
Basic How To Book - disappointing.......2004-01-22
This book is for the beginner who has less than no idea where to start. It does have basic how-to info but I found the examples and dolls in the book very disappointing. I feel like even though I have never done a fashion doll repaint I can do at least as good a job as the author did if not better. I was expecting a lot more and if I had paid full price for this book I would have returned it. (I bought a used one) I don't want to be mean but the nose holes on one doll looked like boogers and the Julia Roberts repaint doll's lips were disturbing. If you want just the basics on how to get started then buy the book, if you expect more then don't.
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Celtic Pieced Quilts.......2007-08-05
This is an outstanding book. The quilts are beautiful and are easy to duplicate. The instructions are clear and concise and easily understandable. I would recommend this book to all quilters.
New possibilities.......2007-05-26
Caveat1: I knit; I don't quilt. Caveat2: I haven't used a purchased pattern for anything in years.
That said, this book opened up an entirely new avenue for knitting (rugs, in this case) that gives me entry into ancient designs I had not been able to figure out on my own. Two squares, both easily knit in garter stitch (and presumably, easily sewn in patchwork), and I can recreate / invent enormously complex patterns that link both to the Celtic traditions of interlaced work AND to the rug designs that originate in the lands at the eastern end of the Mediteranean.
Two squares, some graph paper; when you get tired of sketching, figure out how to put the squares in a software graphics program and start playing. Oh... my... lord... what have I started...
(Backstory: I've been playing with ideas from Jinny Beyer's Tessellations for a while. That book contains a lot of the underlying strategies demonstrated in Celtic Pieced Illusions; if you're looking for theory, start with Beyer.)
Three stars not five because: a) perhaps the actual quilts were designed to show the simplicity of the patching, but there is SO MUCH MORE that can be done with the fabrics and colorways! (prejudice: Karen K. Stone. Moran and Marston. Kaffe Fassett.) b) If you don't need cutting layouts, yardage recommendations, and fully-developed designs, you can look at the book, grasp the concept, and go. As other reviewers have noted (and I can't confirm, not being a quilter, but do suspect), the book's aimed at a beginner-to-intermediate skill level.
However: If you've been wanting a way into a whole new world of design, do take a look at this book.
A Great New Concept for Quilters!.......2007-05-21
Karen Combs has a winner with Celtic Pieced Illusions. The designs are beautiful and it's very surprising to find you can make them with only two or three different blocks. It's all in the way they are arranged.
Karen even has instructions in the back of the book for teaching one of the designs...a lesson plan for quilt teachers. Great idea that I wish would show up in more books.
Celtic piecing simplified.......2007-04-19
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The illustrations of Ireland dotted throughout the book are delightful, the quilting instructions clear and the possiblilities are endless. There is also a guide for quilting teachers at the end of the book. Karens ideas allow the quilter to take two different blocks and create unique quilts every time. Easy enough for a beginer and interesting enough to keep the experienced quilter busy.
Easy Celtic Knot piecing.......2007-02-12
Karen Combs makes easy work of piecing Celtic Knot quilts. A lovely quilt can be made using only two simple blocks with the incorporation of an array of beautiful colors. This is a perfect book for beginning and intermediate quilters.
Book Description
These all-new, timesaving techniques show you how to create exquisite, interlacing Celtic patterns more simply and quickly than ever before! Just "baste" designs with fusible web, machine appliqué with "invisible" stitches, and add dramatic color and texture with decorative threads. A mix of ancient and modern Celtic patterns is provided. Includes:
• Complete instructions for 12 beautiful Celtic wall quilts, pillows, and table runners
• Elegant block, medallion, and border patterns, all given a fresh look with color-rich prints
• Tips on making stained-glass style Celtic quilts with ready-made 1/4" bias strips
Customer Reviews:
Stunning!.......2007-01-11
This quilt book is so stunning with all the examples. Not only that, but being a beginner, this books spells things out pretty well. I did go get the other book she recommends as well. It's called Hand Applique. But that's if you want to know how to do Hand Apllique, and I wouldn't say that it deserves 5 stars.
One book that any Quilter would like to have in their library.......2006-02-23
Great source of information and inspiration for Quilters looking to think outside the box and or learn basic techniques in creating quilts with a Celtic theme.
Instructions are easy to follow and organized with easy tips to assist the Quilter in planning out and completing the project
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My first attempt pleased even myself!.......2005-11-17
I am my own worst critic, but my first attempt produced a lovely little piece of Celtic quilting that I am proud of. There are many great tips scattered throughout the book, including basic machine quilting tips that help take the intimidation factor out of the process.
I am now in the process of planning another larger project and can't wait to get started!
Beautiful designs.......2005-09-01
I admit that I haven't made a Celtic quilt (yet) but it's on my list of quilts to do after reading this book. The author gives you all of the help you'd need create a beautiful Celtic quilt using bias bars and making your own bias tubes. I'm thinking of purchasing a Celtic font (available online) to make my own patterns. I've seen Celtic quilts in quilt shows and they always seem to steal the show.
what an insperation!.......2002-01-31
This book made me really want to learn more about celtic quilting. I can't wait to make more and more. Good directions and examples. Lot's of inspiring photos. A must for a true historic quilter.
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Celtic Geometric Quilts
Camille Remme
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Quick Quilts Using Quick Bias
ASIN: 0891458700 |
Book Description
A collection of fresh and exciting designs from this award-winning quilter, that capture the fascinating intricacy of ancient Celtic art. Twenty-five step-by-step projects use traditional English quilting, Italian stuffed trapunto, Japanese sashiko, appliqué and shadow quilting to make items from an herb sachet to a bedspread.
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Celtic Quilting.......2007-04-11
If you are looking for new quilting designs to provide variety to your work, this will be ideal. Marvelous illustrations leave you itching to start trying the new patterns.
great book with many applications.......2000-07-01
I found this book to be excellent in its detail, instructions are very clear and although the book gives designs for Celtic quilting, it is also adaptable for Celtic knot Applique using bias tubes and also Trapunto or shadow work.there is in excess of 15 pages of a pattern library and the book gives details of various projects including a wedding ring cushion, a cot quilt, a wallhanging, several cushion covers, small cards, pincushions,evening bag, pram quilt etc.projects vary in size and difficulty It is an ideal book for both the beginner and experienced quilter, diagrams have full instructions, many full size and others which need to be photocopied at the suggested magnification. the book gives a list of mateirals required and includes practical tips relative to each project. Colour photography is really excellent and shows some close ups as well. I have now become hooked on Celtic Knot Designs.
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Celtic Quilt Designs.......2005-09-09
Excellent choice of Celtic patterns. Good description of the process of Celtic quilting along with illustrative photos.
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beautiful designs.......2006-11-10
This book has many beautify designs and is a must to see for anyone interested in celtic designs.
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Absolutely Gorgeous.......2001-03-19
Although Celtic applique is by no means a beginners job, Philomena makes it a lot more do-able than I had thought. Beautiful, inspiring pictures and very very clear instructions. The reason I like this book so well, is because there are so many quilting books out there, but very few of them are geared to something other than traditional quilts and will actually also be a "must have" for experienced quilters like myself. There's nothing like trying something new and going right to it. My kind of quilting book. This books title could have been inspiration (all in capitals !!).
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Baskets, Celtic Style
Scarlett Rose
Manufacturer: American Quilter's Society
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ASIN: 0891458913 |
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Explore the latest in interlaced designs of Celtic scrollwork! These interlaced basket patterns were inspired by the author's interest in Baltimore album applique quilts. Scarlett Rose easily adapted these woven basket patterns into her style of interlaced scrollwork. All the block patterns are interchangeable with the patterns in her first book, CELTIC STYLE FLORAL APPLIQUE. You can choose to make a quilt just like the ones in this book, or you can use the patterns and techniques to come up with your own unique designs. The author not only includes ideas, but also illustrations and patterns that will encourage all who love the art of applique and quiltmaking! AUTHORBIO: Born and raised in northern California, Scarlett Rose started quilting in 1976. After joining a local quilt group in 1982 and discovering the wide variety of quilt shows and competitions, she began entering her quilts in many contests, winning numerous awards. She teaches throughout the country and has authored several books. REVIEW: The Chatanooga Times says, "Scarlett Rose presents six quilt patterns and other variations and borders in the technique emulating carvings and illuminations of the Celtic tradition. If you enjoy intricate applique work, this book may be for you."
Customer Reviews:
good patterns, needs to include more detailed instructions.......1998-06-29
Clear diagrams of where to place the celtic designs were helpful in learning this technique. However, the author states in her "review of basics" to "refer to my first book...if you need more detailed instructions". I would suggest (if space was the issue) that in her next book she devotes fewer words in her "evolution" section and include all of the "basic and detailed instructions" in each book. The reader should not have to buy two books to get all the instructions unless one is promoted as in a "series" with the other.
Celtic knot work to embellish woven basket patterns.......1998-05-05
The author/quilter uses the bias strip Celtic knot work to create elegant, woven basket patterns, and to embellish around the basket and borders. Designs are given for 5 quilted wall hangings, or you can create your own.
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Taking Celtic bias strips and adding flowers.......1998-05-05
Add flowers and stems to the traditional Celtic bias-strip style applique, to make a really classy design. The author gives directions and patterns for 9 blocks, and includes information on technique and color photos to really inspire you.
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Magic Celtic
Angela Madden
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ASIN: 0952106019 |
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The House Beautiful reproduces - in its entirety- a book designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and hand-printed at the tiny Auvergne Press in 1897, where only 90 copies of this exquisite artisan book were produced. Wright's intricate drawings surround an essay by William Gannett reflecting on the importance of tasteful design for a harmonious home, and further, how a harmonious home augments spiritual, intellectual, societal, and corporeal health. This beautifully reproduced edition contains an essay by architectural historian Paul Kruty placing Wright's book in the context of the Arts and Crafts movement in America.
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This book features the special relationship Wright had with House Beautiful magazine, a relationship that spanned six decades.
In 1897, the year the magazine began, Wright developed his own concept of "The House Beautiful," in a limited edition masterpiece that detailed his theories of the ideal home. More than a century later, this book presents his concepts, alongside stunning photographs depicting the evolution of Wright's "organic architecture" style, including the Prairie style of the early 1900s, the California textile-block houses of the 1920s, his one-of-a-kind expressive designs (such as Fallingwater), and the simple Usonian houses of the 1940s and 1950s--all of which exemplified the Wrightian principles of unity, simplicity, and respect for nature. Also included are suggestions for bringing his ideas into every home, and a catalog of reproductions of Wright items available for purchase.
Frank Lloyd Wright's House Beautiful is not only a treasure for any Wright fan, but a fascinating history of the architect as seen through the magazine that recognized his trailblazing talents from the beginning.
Customer Reviews:
A great book.......2002-04-20
I am not a huge fanatic of Frank Lloyd Wright's but when i saw this book on a bookstore table i hat to buy it i accully got this book at B. Dalton's it was only 4 dollars so i could not pass that up but it is worth the money to buy it here.
A book on Wright, but featuring interiors! Great!.......2001-12-23
I love Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture. This book is unusual in that it features a lot about the interiors as well as the exteriors of some of his houses. There are photos of some of the most gorgeous rooms (dining rooms, kitchens) and also some nice layouts featuring decorative items like lamps and stained glass windows.
If you are interested in Mission-style decorating, which is in vogue at the moment, you will find this a valuable resource. I love every page in this book.
A wonderful look at all aspects of the Wright Design.......2001-04-24
As a 13 year old Wright fanatic, i have read books all about different aspects of the Frank Lloyd Wright Design. One book for furniture, one for the house design, one for the glass, one for the Usonian concept. Upon opening this book I didn't expect to find anything different. Concentration in one area. What I actually received was a complete look at the Wright design. Instead of buying seperate books, I could find out all about Wright aspects in this one book! This book is a must have for any fan of Frank Lloyd Wright!
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Hard to locate. Oversize book.
Customer Reviews:
4 1/2 is more accurate. I like this book, though I wish there were more........2007-04-01
11 1/4" tall x 9 1/4". 176 pages. The book celebrates the long standing relationship between FLW and the magazine House Beautiful. The paper dust jacket has two beautiful photos for the front and back. The hard cover has a FLWish pattern. All the photos are color except one of a person and 4 smaller ones in the Introduction. There's about 60 full page color photos and about 4 of those are both facing pages of one picture. There's 5 pages that have 2 photos that fill the page and another 9 pages that have 3 or mostly 4 photos filling the page. There's 4 photos that fill about over half page and facing page and another one that is that size but of 2 different photos. Most of the excellent photos are interiors.
There's about 10 not large photos of previous House Beautiful magazine articles about FLW buildings opened, something I've never seen in any other FLW big picture book. In the back are 10 pages of FLW designed numerous items of furniture, glass and lamps as well as vases, pillows, two planters, a clock, a toy wood block set, "...reproduction of the learning materials that set Wright on his architectural path as a boy,...", a magazine holder, various fabrics, a tea set and a photo frame. These items are each given a small paragraph description. They are a delightful addition to this type of large FLW photo book. There's about 56 pages of text only.
This is certainly a handsome book and well worth owning. It has many high quality color photos with almost all pages that have photos being filled by photos as opposed to some large FLW photo books that have white paper borders. I love when books take advantage of their size and splash his beautiful work edge to edge on the pages. I suppose the only reason I don't give this a full 5 stars is because I wish it had more pages and it could be even larger though this is a very nice size. Also, I prefer even less text than this book has and even more photos. Still, I would definitely purchase this book and I wouldn't just pay a deep discount price for a used copy. I'd be willing to pay more than that. An excellent addition to any collection of large FLW color photo books.
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