Throughout the twentieth-century, the United States implemented social policies targeting the needs of dependent parents – parents who were no longer able to work but lacked sufficient financial resources to support themselves. These parent dependency policies either encouraged or required family members, particularly adult children, to provide support as an alternative to government benefits. Debates over how best to support aging parents centered on conceptualizations of dependency and t...

The Complete Fabric Artist's Workshop is a comprehensive source of all the newest and most popular fiber art techniques! It is a compilation of the best of Fabric Art Projects (Creative Publishing international, 2009) and Fabric Art Workshop (Creative Publishing international, 2007). This technique-driven book explores a wide range of new possibilities and materials available to fabric and journal artists. Each unique technique is presented with brilliant photogr...

This 32-page book explores a variety of techniques for painting and printing on fabric, using products that are easy to get. A few can be made with materials and tools you can find around the house!Techniques include stenciling, screen printing, stamping, sun printing, and tie dyeing. Begin with plain muslin or other cotton fabric, and transform it into an exciting and versatile fabric for quilting, crafting, garment sewing, or home décor. Step-by-step instructions with large photos...

Choose from among five fresh designs to create a perfect quilt for the sweet baby in your life.Baby quilts are irresistible projects. They're fun to create and, if made well, can last to cuddle generations of little charmers.The five baby quilts in this book are bright, colorful, and each have their own distinct style. There are three quilts designed by Sharon Hultgren: one with a sailboat theme, one with a heart theme, and one in a diamond theme. The two q...

This comprehensive how-to book explores all the concepts and techniques involved in creating art quilts, including composition and design; making whole-cloth, pieced, and appliquéd art quilts; fabric manipulation and surface design; quilting/stitching; embellishing; and working in a series. Readers will find easy access to information with step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects provide opportunities for the reader to try the techniq...

A comprehensive source of all the newest and most popular fiber art techniques!This technique-driven book explores a wide range of new possibilities and materials available to fabric and journal artists. Each unique technique is presented with an inspirational, full-page photo of a fabric journal page. How-to steps with photos explore all the possible results from applying the technique. The reader can create journal pages and/or quilt blocks, which can be sewn tog...

Bob Ross, as seen on public television, landscape painting for beginners.

TAP into your creativity!• Learn everything you need to know about how to use Transfer Art Paper - also called TAP - for quiltmaking, fiber arts, mixed-media, and papercraft projects• 15 different projects, including treasure boxes, collages, dolls, quilts, and jewelry• Unlock your inner artist with Lesley's romantic ideas and accessible techniques• Photo transfer projects are fun for you and your familyLesley is one of the inven...

Where paint, paper, fabric, metal, and wax all come to play!Uncover the very best articles and projects from Cloth Paper Scissors magazine. Editor Barbara Delaney has assembled a gold mine of hands-on inspiration and ideas for mixed-media artists of all types. Explore the exciting worlds of collage, journaling, encaustic, printing, assemblage, and more. Learn how to make interesting surface designs with Beryl Taylor, how t...

TLC’s While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano’s wildly anticipated follow-up to The Big-Ass Book of Crafts features more than 300 easy and fun crafts, with tips and tricks for quirky projects to make at home.Searching for crafty inspiration? Eager to try some new techniques? Need some more junk for your trunk? Well, look no further!In this cheeky sequel, Mark Montano picks up where his wildly popular The Big-Ass Book of Crafts left of...

Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind The Sketchbook Challenge are here to help.Imagine a supportive community of artists sharing the innermost pages of their sketchbooks and offering you tips and techniques for overcoming creative blocks. That's what The Sketchbook Challenge is all about, and the popular blog of the same name has already inspired thousands. Ins...

Reveal your own uniquely beautiful layers by painting with poetry.Layered Impressions is the muse you need to marry your love of written expression and your passion for paint, revealing the colors of your true nature--the whispers from your soul. Katie Kendrick leads you into her world of impressionistic painting and shares her techniques for creating art that is as authentic and multilayered as you are. Through projects such as a mobile-l...