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Artfully imagined, intricately detailed, eerily poignant: these are the outstanding features of Carol Goodman’s literary thrillers. She is part novelist, part craftsman—and The Drowning Tree is her newest masterpiece. Juno McKay intended to avoid the nearby campus of her alma mater during her fifteenth reunion weekend, but she just can’t turn down the chance to see her longtime friend, Christine Webb, speak at... (more)

England's Thousand Best Churches

by Simon Jenkins

Parish churches are England's glory. They enshrine the history of a people-their art, architecture, and faith. As public monuments, they house a gallery of vernacular art, from different periods and in a wide range of styles, that are without equal in the world. Award-winning English journalist Simon Jenkins has traveled the length and breadth of England to select his thousand best churches. Each entry is prefaced... (more)

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns

by George Shannon

Grow a glass garden—and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead... (more)

Stained Glass Window Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright (Dover Coloring Book)

Stained Glass Window Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright (Dover Coloring Book)

by Dennis Casey

Color 16 full-page designs, boldly outlined on translucent paper, adapted from window patterns in homes and buildings designed by Wright: Robie House, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Coonley Playhouse, Dana House, Lake Geneva Inn, many others. Hang colored drawings in window or near other light source for glowing stained glass effects.

How to Work in Stained Glass

by Anita Isenberg

Victorian Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archives Series)

Victorian Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archives Series)

by Ed Sibbett

authentic Victorian patterns adapted for stained glass workers. Exquisite leaf patterns, intricate scroll designs, florals, borders. Use whole or in part for windows, transforms, panels, lampshades, mirrors, frames, mobiles or other craft projects.

Kaleidoscope Eyes (Family Honor Series)

by Karen Ball

Wilderness and Weather Are Easily Overcome. But Betrayal? Annie Justice sees things differently. Her unconventional condition, synesthesia, helped make her one of the most sought-after stained-glass artists in the country. And teamed with her German shepherd, she’s just as successful in her work with the K-9 Search and Rescue Team, finding people seemingly hidden from others’ eyes. But no one knows her... (more)

Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook: Universal Dimensional Patterns

Stained Glass (Pitkin Guides)

by Michael Archer

Color pictures of Stained Glass

How to Design Stained Glass (Dover Craft Books)

How to Design Stained Glass (Dover Craft Books)

by Jennie French

Even readers with no formal design training will learn the basic principles and techniques of stained glass design. Among the key topics: design sources, enlarging and reworking, abstract and representational design, and how to design flat as well as 3-dimensional projects. For inspiration, study and practice, Ms. French includes 84 designs for projects: flowers, leaves, animals, birds, landscapes, architectural... (more)

Tiffany Stained Glass Windows: in Full-Color (Post) Cards: 24 Cards (Card Books)

Tiffany Stained Glass Windows: in Full-Color (Post) Cards: 24 Cards (Card Books)

Depictions of magnificent stained glass windows from 1870s–1930s, lush garden scenes, brilliant New England landscapes, more. 24 full-color cards.

Sea Life Stained Glass Coloring Book (Stained Glass Colouring Books)

Sea Life Stained Glass Coloring Book (Stained Glass Colouring Books)

by Llyn Hunter

16 dramatic images, including the clown anemone fish, sea horses, brown pelicans, Atlantic lobster, common dolphins, humpback whales, a magnificent sailfish, blue crab and eight other designs—all boldly rendered on translucent paper. Color and hang near light source. Identifying captions.

Tiffany Designs Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

Tiffany Designs Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

by A. G. Smith

boldly outlined motifs, based on actual Tiffany designs, include lovely pastoral landscapes, lush florals, birds, a ship in full sail and other attractive images. Original subjects reproduced in full color on covers. Hang finished designs in windows or near light source to provide a lovely decorative accent.

Arabic Patterns Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archive)

Arabic Patterns Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archive)

by A. G. Smith

Sixteen elaborate geometric designs incorporate a wide range of abstract Islamic motifs: pentagons, squares, octagons, combinations of stars and rosettes, and more. The patterns produce striking results when colored and placed near a source of bright light.

Little Tropical Fish Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Little Activity Books)

Little Tropical Fish Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Little Activity Books)

by John Green

Eight boldly outlined drawings depict a "whiskered" catfish, exotic angelfish, swordtail, guppy, neon tetra, pearl gourami, marbled hatchetfish, and Siamese fighting fish. Simply fill in these artistic miniatures with almost any coloring medium, hang in a window or near a source of light and watch these lovely creatures come to life with beautiful stained glass effects.

Art Nouveau Stained Glass for Today

by Bill Hillman

The Weekend Crafter: Stained Glass: Stylish Designs and Practical Projects to Make in a Weekend

The Weekend Crafter: Stained Glass: Stylish Designs and Practical Projects to Make in a Weekend

by Lynette Wrigley

A nice primer for the stained glass novice, this guide keeps most of the designs simple and the colors bright. An introductory section covers the basics; 16 well-demonstrated step-by-step projects (with patterns included) include frames, panels, candle cubes, light catchers, and pendants. Photo galleries of other items by the author and contributing artists offer yet more ideas. --Amy Handy

Simple Stained Glass Quilts

by Daphne Greig

Get the look of intricate stained glass applique with some fusible web, an iron, and a pair of sharp scissors. Well-known Canadian quilt artists, Daphne Greig and Susan Purney Mark, offer patterns and instructions for eight beautiful wall hangings and six smaller variations for quick, fun projects.

Stained glass flower gardenBrenda Henning

Stained glass flower garden

by Brenda Henning

The Art of Tiffany

Superb, full-colour illustrations reveal the full range of Tiffany's genius as a colourist, artist, designer, and craftsman. Quarto Format

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The Drowning Tree: A Novel

by Carol Goodman

England's Thousand Best Churches

by Simon Jenkins

The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns

by George Shannon

Stained Glass Window Designs of Frank Lloyd Wright (Dover Coloring Book)

by Dennis Casey

How to Work in Stained Glass

by Anita Isenberg

Victorian Stained Glass Pattern Book (Dover Pictorial Archives Series)

by Ed Sibbett

Kaleidoscope Eyes (Family Honor Series)

by Karen Ball

Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook: Universal Dimensional Patterns

Stained Glass (Pitkin Guides)

by Michael Archer

How to Design Stained Glass (Dover Craft Books)

by Jennie French

Tiffany Stained Glass Windows: in Full-Color (Post) Cards: 24 Cards (Card Books)

Sea Life Stained Glass Coloring Book (Stained Glass Colouring Books)

by Llyn Hunter

Tiffany Designs Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)

by A. G. Smith

Arabic Patterns Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archive)

by A. G. Smith

Little Tropical Fish Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Little Activity Books)

by John Green

Art Nouveau Stained Glass for Today

by Bill Hillman

The Weekend Crafter: Stained Glass: Stylish Designs and Practical Projects to Make in a Weekend

by Lynette Wrigley

Simple Stained Glass Quilts

by Daphne Greig

Stained glass flower garden

by Brenda Henning

The Art of Tiffany