Jane Brocket – författare

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. In this imaginative quilting book, Jane introduces readers to 14 quilts inspired by moments, places and objects from our world. There’s a Lisbon Tile Quilt, inspired by Portugese decor, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens and herbaceous borders and a Suits and Ties Quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties designed in an Irish Chain.The practical section covers all the knowledge you’ll need – from chain-piecing, hand-quilting and sandwiching to binding, storage and caring for your quilt. Armed with theses design techniques, you can embark on your quilting journey and begin creating your own personal masterpiece.Featuring stunning inspirational photography throughout, in The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making you will discover how to quilt and design with confidence and create totally unique quilts for family and friends.

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