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Free-Motion Framework
by Jen EskridgeUsing wholecloth quilts, Jen Eskridge provides 10 elaborate linear quilting designs as a framework for building free-motion quilting designs. Eight process chapters detail everything from planning and designing to marking and materials, making this the perfect book for anyone hoping to improve their machine-quilting skills—no matter their skill level! Plus, a huge gallery of 40 quilts from 17 contributing quilters, with each linear design interpreted 4 ways, provides oodles of inspiration. • Easy-to-follow techniques and stunning projects build your free-motion quilting skills and your confidence • Each design includes a handy Quilting Goals Worksheet to guide you from goal-setting to marking elaborate designs to quilting • Make the designs your own! Includes tips for resizing designs and applying them to traditional quilt blocks
Free-Motion Meandering: A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting
by Angela WaltersFinishing your own quilts is easier than you think Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches for beginners, plus creative variations on each, with step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Start your free-motion journey on the right foot with proven techniques to help you disguise mistakes and transition between designs with ease. • Thrive at free-motion quilting with popular teacher and best-selling author Angela Walters • Just starting out? Angela includes the basics of quilting and supplies • Troubleshoot mistakes, master the meander, and practice fluid movement between quilt stitches
Free-Motion Quilting Workbook: Angela Walters Shows You How!
by Angela WaltersIf you can sketch it, you can stitch it! The master of free-motion quilting teaches you everything you need to know in this hands-on workbook! • The master of free-motion quilting, Angela Walters, teaches you everything you need to know • Just doodle and have fun! Not your typical how-to manual - this guided sketchbook will train your brain to understand how designs flow and will ultimately make you a better quilter! • Practice sketching in a variety of different shapes to represent the different sections of a quilt, including blocks, borders, and negative space If you can sketch it, you can stitch it. Inside this interactive workbook, professional quilter, Angela Walters, shows you how to plan and practice free-motion quilting. Guided by her expert tips and suggestions, your creative juices will flow as you doodle designs of entire quilts, individual blocks, borders, and even negative space. The workbook pages have plenty of line-art shapes and inspiring photographs to help get you started. There’s also a bonus section of graph paper to plan your own quilt designs. So, go ahead, start sketching!
Free-Motion Quilting from Ordinary to Extraordinary: 3 Steps to Joyful Machine Stitching in 21 Days
by Jenny K. LyonDiscover the secret to joyful and confident free-motion work, and find the courage to take on any quilting project in twenty-one days! Quilting teacher Jenny Lyon shares an easy, three-step process to help you bridge the gap between ordinary quilting and extraordinary quilting. Learn how your choice of thread, fabric, and batting can improve your experience, push yourself out of your comfort zone with 5 skill-building projects, create your own unique quilting motifs, and more! Put the fun back in quilting again. - From so-so to stunning! Follow three easy steps to free-motion work that wows - Gain the confidence to take on ambitious projects and overcome free-motion fear - Finally finish those “special” quilts, shape your skills with five fun projects, and get inspired by a gallery of amazing quilts
Free-Range Knitter: The Yarn Harlot Writes Again
by Stephanie Pearl-McPheeThe author of Yarn Harlot returns with more hilarious personal stories about all the ups and downs of being a knitter.Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (a.k.a. the Yarn Harlot) returns to pen another hilarious, insightful, and poignant collection of essays surrounding her favorite topics: knitting, knitters, and what happens when you get those two things anywhere near ordinary people. Free-Range Knitters shares stories of knitting horrors and triumphs and knitting successes and defeats, but, mostly, it shares stories about the human condition that ring true for everyone—especially if you have to have a rather large amount of yarn in your house.Praise for Yarn Harlot“Stephanie Pearl-McPhee turns both typical and unique knitting experiences into very funny and articulate prose.” —Meg Swansen, Schoolhouse Press“I laughed until my stitches fell helplessly from my needles!” —Lucy Neatby, author of Cool Socks Warm Feet“A sort of David Sedaris-like take on knitting—laugh-out-loud funny most of the time and poignantly reflective when it’s not cracking you up.” —Library Journal
Free-Spirit Shawls: 20 Eclectic Knits for Every Day
by Lisa ShroyerIndulge yourself in hand-painted and lace yarns. Many shawl projects take only one skein!What is actually more popular than knitting socks? Knitting shawls! 13 out of 35 of Ravelry's most popular patterns of all time are small shawls or wraps. And who better to curate a collection of these trendy-yet-classic designs than the editor of Knitscene, Lisa Shroyer?Free Spirit Shawls features 20 shawl projects that are presented along 4 themes: Color (simple colorwork), Lace (the infinite pretty possibilities achieved by simple yarnovers), Simplicity (variegated yarns and simple stitches used to create simple yet striking designs), and Texture (cables and knit-purl combinations). Technique features focus on special areas of expertise such as Shetland construction and the anatomy of semicircular shawls.With her intimate knowledge of what knitters are hungry to make and wear, Lisa has curated a contemporary collection that will reach far beyond simple trends and will continue to inspire for years to come.
Free-Standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-Strut Systems
by Binbing WangArchitects are constantly looking for new methods to create large indoor spaces unhindered by columns and other supports. Tensile and cable-strut structures are one method of producing such spaces. They also enable the creation of different shaped spaces allowing architects more scope for innovation. Free-standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrit
FreeSpirit Block Party: 40 Quilt Blocks, 5 Samplers, 20 Modern Designers
by FreeSpirit Fabrics20 fabulous fabric designers put a modern spin on classic quilt blocks in this fully illustrated and thoroughly inspiring guide. FreeSpirit Fabric challenged twenty celebrity designers to reinvent traditional quilt blocks with a fresh and original flare. And the results are truly worth celebrating! FreeSpirit Block Party shares forty inspiring new quilt blocks made by designers including Amy Butler, Jane Sassaman, Jennifer Paganelli, and many others—all working with their own fabrics. This mix-and-match block collection employs a number of construction methods, from curved piecing and foundation piecing to Y-seams and applique. This guide also includes five beautifully bold sampler-quilt projects to spark your quilting imagination.
Freeborn County, Minnesota
by Freeborn County Historical SocietyFreeborn County is home to pioneers from many different nations. Their common denominator was the rich farmland and the related businesses that promised a good life for their families. When Lt. Albert Miller Lea surveyed the area in 1835 with the Dragoons of Fort Des Moines, he described sparkling lakes encircled by gently sloping woodlands, smooth prairies interspersed with shady groves and rich with the melody of feathered songsters--one of the most beautiful lands ever witnessed.
Freedom Gone: Embroidered Quilts of Slave Life in the Civil War
by Lolita NewmanLolita Newman’s search to find her family connection with slavery moved her to create heirlooms linking her past to the present. She started Stitchin’ by the River Studio, a nod to her Cane River, La., roots. Her Freedom Gone quilts are rich in color and history. They depict slavery during the Civil War years, using images in black thread. The seven quilts and six projects bring past stories to life, showing common chores, family life, and slave quarters — and the quest for freedom. She hopes that these depictions warm your heart and stir your soul. Learn more about the Civil War era with an informative introduction for each quilt project Create 7 geometric quilts and 6 home decor and accessory projects designed by Lolita Newman Stitch various scenes and figures with black floss with helpful tips throughout the way
Freedom Home - Paying Energy Bills is Optional and may save your Life!
by P. Stephen O’learyImagine a World where you have NO electricity or gas bills? Nada! Zilch! Zero! Imagine a home that uses nature to heat and cool your home? At no cost! Imagine a healthy home where the air quality is pristine that toxins, dustmites, mould cannot live in and condensation or harmful VOCs are non-existent that can harm the health of your family? Imagine growing your own vegetables with water you have captured and you home also having a hot water service costing nothing to run? Imagine a home 20-21° constantly, 24/7? Imagine cooking in a kitchen with the latest technology? Imagine your contribution to a cleaner world? Imagine?
Freedom and the Cage: Modern Architecture and Psychiatry in Central Europe, 1890–1914 (Buildings, Landscapes, and Societies #10)
by Leslie ToppSpurred by ideals of individual liberty that took hold in the Western world in the late nineteenth century, psychiatrists and public officials sought to reinvent asylums as large-scale, totally designed institutions that offered a level of freedom and normality impossible in the outside world. This volume explores the “caged freedom” that this new psychiatric ethos represented by analyzing seven such buildings established in the Austro-Hungarian monarchy between the late 1890s and World War I.In the last two decades of the Habsburg Empire, architects of asylums began to abandon traditional corridor-based plans in favor of looser formations of connected villas, echoing through design the urban- and freedom-oriented impulse of the progressive architecture of the time. Leslie Topp considers the paradoxical position of designs that promoted an illusion of freedom even as they exercised careful social and spatial control over patients. In addition to discussing the physical and social aspects of these institutions, Topp shows how the commissioned buildings were symptomatic of larger cultural changes and of the modern asylum’s straining against its ideological anchorage in a premodern past of “unenlightened” restraint on human liberty.Working at the intersection of the history of architecture and the history of psychiatry, Freedom and the Cage broadens our understanding of the complexity and fluidity of modern architecture’s engagement with the state, with social and medical projects, and with mental health, psychiatry, and psychology.
Freedom and the Cage: Modern Architecture and Psychiatry in Central Europe, 1890–1914 (Buildings, Landscapes, and Societies #10)
by Leslie ToppSpurred by ideals of individual liberty that took hold in the Western world in the late nineteenth century, psychiatrists and public officials sought to reinvent asylums as large-scale, totally designed institutions that offered a level of freedom and normality impossible in the outside world. This volume explores the “caged freedom” that this new psychiatric ethos represented by analyzing seven such buildings established in the Austro-Hungarian monarchy between the late 1890s and World War I.In the last two decades of the Habsburg Empire, architects of asylums began to abandon traditional corridor-based plans in favor of looser formations of connected villas, echoing through design the urban- and freedom-oriented impulse of the progressive architecture of the time. Leslie Topp considers the paradoxical position of designs that promoted an illusion of freedom even as they exercised careful social and spatial control over patients. In addition to discussing the physical and social aspects of these institutions, Topp shows how the commissioned buildings were symptomatic of larger cultural changes and of the modern asylum’s straining against its ideological anchorage in a premodern past of “unenlightened” restraint on human liberty.Working at the intersection of the history of architecture and the history of psychiatry, Freedom and the Cage broadens our understanding of the complexity and fluidity of modern architecture’s engagement with the state, with social and medical projects, and with mental health, psychiatry, and psychology.
Freedomland (Images of America)
by Robert Mclaughlin Frank R. AdamoBilled as New York's answer to Disneyland, Freedomland opened on June 19, 1960. Designed by Marco Engineering of Los Angeles for the International Recreation Corporation, Freedomland transformed a former landfill, lowlands, and farms into an exciting theme park in the shape of the United States. Through photographs, Freedomland recalls boat rides on the Great Lakes, putting out a fire in Chicago, dancing under the stars at the Moon Bowl, or taking a train ride all the way to San Francisco. Entering Freedomland was like walking into a history book of America for both young and young at heart. Open for five seasons, Freedomland gave its guests and cast members memories that have lasted a lifetime.
Freedomland: 1960-1964 (Images of Modern America)
by Robert MclaughlinFreedomland opened on June 19, 1960, in the Baychester section of the Bronx, New York. Designed by Marco Engineering of Los Angeles for International Recreation Corporation, it was the third and largest innovative theme park built across America to mimic Disneyland. Constructed in the shape of the United States and presenting 200 years of American history, Freedomland was intended to be both exciting and educational. Historically themed attractions and costumed cast members were located throughout the seven sections. In addition, Freedomland offered national and local stars, big bands, and daily entertainment events. Professional character actors also worked throughout the park. Through photographs, Freedomland: 1960-1964 takes a tour of all seven sections of Freedomland and more. Although it was open for just five seasons, the park's guests and cast members were fortunate to have their very own "Disneyland of the East."
Freeform Style: Blend Knit and Crochet to Create Fiber Art Wearables
by Jonelle Raffino Prudence MapstoneEverything you need to get started, get hooked, and get your freedom groove on! Grab your needles and hooks, unleash your creativity, and join lifelong fiber artists Jonelle Raffino and Prudence Mapstone for some freedom fun! Using yummy yarns and a sensational assortment of stitches,Freeform Styletransforms straightforward patterns into wearable works of art. Inside, color and texture collide in a collage of yarns as 30 projects demonstrate the joys of freeform knitting and crochet - from a simple scarf made magical with fancy fringe to a magnificent cape that becomes anything you want it to be. The results can be wild and jazzy or simple and elegant, but always guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. Choose from 10 patterns for garments and accessories, each presented in three skill-level variations - from simple stitches and eye-catching embellishments to 100% freeform garments. Follow along with step-by-step instructions for a fabulous variety of motifs and trims - patches, embroidery, starfish, leaves, flowers, domes, ruffles, corkscrews, zigzags and much more! Brush up on your knitting and crochet techniques with the comprehensive Basics section. Be inspired by impressive examples of the authors' freeform work. Whether you're a beginner looking to inject a little bit of whimsy and personality into your projects, or an expert itching to punch up patterns into original creations, this book will how you how to makeFreeform StyleYOUR style!
Freeform Wire Art Jewelry: Techniques for Designing With Wire, Beads and Gems
by Gayle BirdTwist, curl and wrap wire into one-of-a-kind jewelry! Follow along with author Gayle Bird as she teaches you everything you need to know to create her signature jewelry designs. First learn the basics of color and design, then move into essential wire tutorials. From there, you'll work your way through 20 step-by-step jewelry projects, including earrings, rings and necklaces. By the time you finish the book, you'll be ready to design your own statement jewelry, complete with swirling wire and dazzling gems. Features: Tutorials on the essential wire techniques, including spirals, curls and more. Chapter on design gives the foundation for creating unique pieces. Step-by-step directions for 20 projects.
Freehand Drawing and Discovery
by James RichardsFeatures access to video tutorials!Designed to help architects, planners, and landscape architects use freehand sketching to quickly and creatively generate design concepts, Freehand Drawing and Discovery uses an array of cross-disciplinary examples to help readers develop their drawing skills. Taking a "both/and" approach, this book provides step-by-step guidance on drawing tools and techniques and offers practical suggestions on how to use these skills in conjunction with digital tools on real-world projects. Illustrated with nearly 300 full color drawings, the book includes a series of video demonstrations that reinforces the sketching techniques.
Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators
by David H. RossDraw the Human Figure Anywhere, Anytime For today's in-demand comic creators, animators, video game artists, concept designers, and more, being able to quickly draw the human figure in a variety of action-packed poses is a requirement. But what do you do if you don't have models or photographic reference readily available? In Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators, artist and instructor David H. Ross provides an alternative solution, showing you how to master freehand figure drawing without visual reference by using a modern twist on the classic technique of blocking out the human figure in mannequin form. Step-by-step lessons guide illustrators from basic poses (standing, running, jumping) to extreme motions (throwing punches, high kicking). For on-the-go artists, Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators allows you complete freedom to bring your figures to life at any time. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Freehand Perspective and Sketching
by Dora Miriam NortonThe essential guide to rendering perspective, Freehand Perspective and Sketching uses a series of illustrated exercises and explanations to help artists master one of art's greatest challenges. Generations of art students and amateurs have found it an indispensable resource of the time-honored principles and methods that empower artists to express themselves.More than 260 figures offer precise demonstrations in the representation of shapes, shadows, angles, and proportion. Author Dora Miriam Norton discusses how to combine these elements to create realistic-looking compositions, focusing primarily on the techniques of proportion and foreshortening. Freehand sketching, she explains, means drawing by the trained eye and judgment. This book provides a foundation of definite knowledge that enables artists to draw items individually or in groups without needing to see actual models.
Freehand: Sketching Tips and Tricks Drawn from Art
by Helen Birch&“Examples + explanations = inspiration . . . There is something in this guide for advanced, intermediate, and beginning artists alike.&” —Library Journal Creating stylish sketches by hand is easy and fun with this inspiring guide. Freehand breaks down basic drawing techniques into bite-sized chunks, and reveals their practical application in dazzling examples by today&’s coolest artists. Over 200 innovative works of art demonstrate all the fundamentals—line, tone, composition, texture, and more—and are presented alongside friendly text explaining the simple techniques used to achieve each stylish effect. The final section of the book offers aspiring artists essential reference materials to hone their drafting skills and practice what they&’ve learned. Petite in size but comprehensive in scope, this hip handbook will teach artists of all skill levels how to find their personal drawing style and start making amazing sketches.
Freeing Shakespeare's Voice
by Kristin LinklaterA passionate exploration of the process of comprehending and speaking the words of William Shakespeare. Detailing exercises and analyzing characters' speech and rhythms, Linklater provides the tools to increase understanding and make Shakespeare's words one's own.
Freeks: A Novel
by Amanda HockingStep into a wondrously strange new world with this dazzling new standalone novel by Amanda Hocking, New York Times bestselling author of The Kanin Chronicles! Mara has become used to the extraordinary. Roaming from place to place with Gideon Davorin’s Traveling Carnival, she longs for an ordinary life where no one has the ability to levitate or predict the future. She gets her chance when the struggling sideshow sets up camp in the small town of Caudry, and she meets a gorgeous local guy named Gabe. But before long, Mara realizes there’s a dark presence lurking in the town that’s threatening the lives of her friends. She has seven days to take control of a power she didn’t know she had in order to save everyone she cares about—and change the future forever. In the pages of Freeks, Amanda Hocking once again proves her ability to create amazing characters and enchanting worlds that will capture your imagination and never let go.
Freelance Fashion Designer's Handbook
by Paula KeechDo you have the passion and the creativity for fashion? Why not earn a living from it?The Freelance Fashion Designer's Handbook is your essential guide on how to go it alone, covering what to expect, making sure you get paid, planning your time, keeping up with your accounts, compiling technical packages for garments. It is your portable mentor, equipping you to work independently.Part 1 covers all the information to becoming a freelance designer such as creating a basic freelance contract, invoicing, how to find work, tax returns and much more. All supported with case studies.Part 2 contains the technical aspects of being a designer - including how to compile full technical packages for garments to be manufactured abroad.