Cette auteure explore les joies et la beauté de la vie domestique à travers ses écrits. Ses œuvres plongent dans l'art du patchwork, de la pâtisserie, du jardinage et d'autres sujets inspirants, célébrant l'essence de l'existence quotidienne. Par sa perspective unique, elle invite les lecteurs à apprécier les couleurs, les inspirations et les plaisirs simples qui enrichissent notre monde. Son approche apporte un sentiment de chaleur et de respect pour l'essentiel dans la littérature.
The bestselling The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making is a charming, inspirational and practical collection of 15 quilts for would-be quilters by leading author Jane Brocket. A practical section covers all the knowledge needed to get started - from chain-piecing, hand-quilting and sandwiching to binding, storage and caring for your quilt.
Encouraging sensory exploration, this book invites children to engage with their environment using all five senses. With beautiful photographs paired with straightforward text, it promotes curiosity and hands-on learning, making it an ideal resource for young readers to discover the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
This book is bursting with inspiration, imagination and 'I want to do that!' moments, whether it's putting on a good old-fashioned talent show; hosting an impromptu tree party; sending an SOS message; or treating young adventurers to a lovely, hand- and heart-warming hotpot.
A fresh, unstuffy guide to the stained-glass windows of England's churches, including a list of the top 50 places to see outstanding examples. The magical qualities of stained glass have an enduring appeal, but church windows tend to be ignored as a form of creative and artistic expression. Yet churches are accessible treasure trove of history, art and craftsmanship. No other set of historic buildings with such superb and important architectural and artists assets is as easy to visit. How to Look at Stained Glass is the companion guide that's needed to make sense of and enjoy the vast array of stained-glass windows in the churches of England. This fresh, unstuffy guide: - Uses an A-Z format to reveal a multitude of fascinating details - all the way from apples to zig-zags - Explores stained glass by themes, patterns, designs and effects - Requires no previous historical, artistic or religious knowledge - Covers all the major periods and styles, from medieval to modern, Victorian to postwar, eighteenth century to Arts and Crafts, figurative to abstract - Examines the fascinating and evolving iconography of stained glass - Makes looking at gloriously colourful, artistically important windows both entertaining and rewarding - Features a list of the top 50 places to see outstanding examples - Offers a useful index of churches by county
Looking for Shapes
Engaging photographs and clear, accessible text guide readers through the exploration of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes found in everyday life. This book invites a hands-on learning experience, making the study of shapes both enjoyable and informative.
What Are Patterns?
Exploring the concept of patterns, this book invites readers to discover and create patterns using shapes, colors, objects, and numbers. It emphasizes the enjoyment of identifying patterns in everyday life, encouraging a playful and engaging approach to learning about order and repetition. Through observation and creativity, readers can enhance their understanding of patterns in a fun and interactive way.
With an emphasis on Jane Brocket's 'gentle' approach to craft, this book celebrates the simple act and very enjoyable pleasures of stitching. In a collection of more than 40 projects, Jane will show you how to make simple, stylish, and eye-catching pieces for your home.
'Quiltinspirationen' ist ein bezauberndes und praktisches Handbuch für Quilter/innen und solche, die es werden wollen, sich aber bisher nicht an diese Technik getraut haben. Die Autorin Jane Brocket präsentiert auf unterhaltsame und zugleich einfache Weise 16 Quilts, jeder mit seiner eigenen Geschichte. Darin geht es um die vielfältigen Inspirationsquellen für eigene Entwürfe wie Farben, Muster, Filme, Landschaften, Gemälde oder einfach schöne Stoffe. Ein Praxiskapitel am Ende des Buches vermittelt alle wichtigen Arbeitstechniken, die eingesetzt werden - Quilten mit der Hand, die Lagen zusammensetzen, Einfassungen nähen, Lagerhaltung und Pflege des Quilts.