From the back cover:
"Inspired by the elegant simplicity of the Arts and Crafts movement,
this compilation of original patterns is the the handiwork of an expert
in stained glass design. Artists and artisans will find a wealth of design
options among its 73 handsome motifs."
"Here is a garden of florals, with sprays of blossoms and single
buds, running patterns of flowering vines, and other images drawn from
the natural world, many rendered in the sinuos curved lines that foreshadow
the development of Art Nouveau. Framed by oval, rectangular, square, round,
and half-round borders, these permission-free designs are easily adapted
for use in a wide variety of craft projects." |