Make every landscape a quilted masterpiece! Master fabric selection, design, cutting, painting, and more with detailed guidance from Nancy Zieman and Natalie Sewell Explore 50+ stunning quilts from the authors' collections, along with nine finishing techniques to perfect your creations Learn to add structural elements, craft captivating water scenes, expand landscapes, and design unique stylized quilts, making every quilt a timeless masterpiece

Nancy Zieman's pattern fitting approach is easy - no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching-just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancy's techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit your size and shape. Multiple fitting charts are included in the book, as well as an index for locating technical information at a glance.

Bold, modern column quilts that stitch up fast!Step into a fresh, modern approach to quilting with bold column designs that come together quickly and easily. Perfect for first-time quilters or anyone looking for a new twist on traditional patterns, this book by renowned author Nancy Zieman gives you a clear overview of essential quilting techniques so you can tackle each project with confidence. With 13 quick and easy projects, you can make everything from...

**“Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress SolutionTake charge of your attention and break free from the digital overload with The Attention Fix by internationally bestselling, award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Anders Hansen.**In this powerful guide, Dr. Hansen provides groundbreaking strategies to reclaim your focus and mental well-being. Unveiling the evolutionary reason for our distract...

Well Worn is the perfect book both for stitching pros and for those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book fight against perfectionism as well as fast fashion.Begin by getting to grips with core mending skills, with a handy introductory compendium of visible mending techniques. Then, move on to convenient garment-led chapters, from socks to jeans, and from knitwear to stretch fabric, each with...

Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour.Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet de Winton takes you through more than 30 step-by-step botanical paintings that span the seasons. Learn to paint cherry blossoms and lambs in the spring, honeybees and wildflowers for summer, oak leaves and harvest mice in autumn, and pine trees and snowdrops in winter. Plus...

Whether you knit them toe-up or top-down, getting just the right fit on hand knit socks can be a major challenge! In Custom Socks, Kate Atherley sets out to teach knitters of all levels the skills and tools they need to understand sock fit, and to knit a pair of socks that fit properly. She calls on her years of experience as Knitty's Managing Technical Editor, where she has edited hundreds of sock patterns, to share this information in a way that is easy to understand wi...

**“Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress SolutionLearn to accept and harness your ADHD traits for a happier and more productive life—from one of the world’s leading psychiatrists**Do you have trouble sitting still, staying patient, or maintaining concentration? You might be surprised to learn that these traits, commonly associated with ADHD, were once crucial evolutionary advantages, potential...

**A revolutionary new approach to managing panic disorders starting with the body, from a clinician who has helped thousands of people overcome panic“Jam-packed with comprehensive, practical science-backed advice and holistic tools . . . Dr. Cain is a force of wisdom, compassion, and empowerment.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Nicole LePera**Panic Proof offers a holistic approach to dealing with panic disorders, amounting to a personalized path ...

**Globally recognized expert on learning and leadership, Jeff Wetzler offers a hands-on, surprisingly effective way to find out what others really think, know, and feel, leading to smarter decisions, more creative solutions, and deeper relationships."Invaluable ... required reading." —Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Radical Respect**Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right ques...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Imagine living the life you want to lead, not the one you’re willing to accept. This profound but practical book offers clear steps to stop people pleasing and start living your truth.“A powerful book. If you’ve ever compromised your principles to please others, Defy will give you the will—and skill—to stand up for yourself.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again**In a moment when many of us are an...

**"Warning: this book will make you a better parent, partner, colleague, and friend." —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Hidden PotentialUnlock the secret to true and lasting change.**We all spend a lot of energy trying to get people to listen to us, and despite our best efforts, we often fail. But what if the secret to influencing others was to demonstrate acceptance?Enter validation—communication where one accepts and sees the vali...