11 charming projects, each inspired by a quilter's garden. Includes projects for beginners as well as experienced quilters....

Snapshots, passenger lists, itineraries, and postcards from San Francisco flapper Vera Talbot's Far East adventure. Chicagoan Clara E. Whitcomb's travel diary containing pages filled with souvenir photos, maps, and a list of titles for a future book about her travels...

A rich history of marquetry is presented in context by one its most ardent and talented proponents-- Silas Kopf, himself a distinguished cabinetmaker for more than thirty years. Foreword by Glenn Adamson, Head of Graduate Studies and Deputy Head of...

This new paperback expands on the techniques covered in "Shaping Wood" and covers joinery relating to 18th century furniture styles, as well as the demanding techniques required to complete ornate period pieces....

An essential part of any woodworker's library, this special collection includes The Workshop Book and The Workbench Book, both by Scott Landis, and The Toolbox Book by Jim Tolpin....

Journalist and woodworker Gibson profiles 33 American small woodshops--most only big enough for one or two workers. He includes color photographs of the shops, the artisans, and their products. He does not provide an index or bibliography. Annotation ©2004 Book...

The fascinating story of a friendship, a lost tradition, and an incredible discovery, revealing how enslaved men and women made encoded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad.   "A groundbreaking work."--Emerge In...

Containing the most essential information from the successful Complete Illustrated Guide series, this highly visual, complete reference is sure to appeal to both novices as well as those who are experienced woodworkers. 1,187 color photos. 48 drawings....

Marquetry is a technique where different natural colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together, creating a spectacular design in a single sheet or picture. In the mid 16th century, Italian craftsmen began using marquetry as a...

REPRINT. pp.200. B & W illustrations. This book is intended for the home craftsman who wants to make all sorts of things in wood from a table lamp to a rabbit hutch. To the tradesman carpentry refers to the constructional...