Ann Benson Boeken

[This] beautiful book turns craft into wearable art. Using black-and-white diagrams to clarify procedures, [Benson] introduces two types of needle weaving, in which beads are threaded together; and card stitching, in which beads are sewn directly onto a backing of lightweight cardboard or construction paper....More than 40 gorgeous projects. A splendid book.”— Booklist."A visual feast."— Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot.Ann Benson, one of America’s foremost bead artisans, offers an array of eye-catching projects for beaded jewelry and accessories, all created from the surprisingly simple technique of beadweaving and showcased in gorgeous full-page photographs. The patterns and instructions for 50 of her most spectacular pieces use two basic needleweaving, a style similar to crocheting, and bead card stitching, in which beads are sewn directly onto a patterned card. Ranging in style from Southwestern to Far Eastern, and Art Deco to Victorian, the projects include shimmering topaz earrings, a richly patterned Oriental carpet purse, a delicate ribbon pin, an exquisite purple floral belt, and much more. Every project highlights the beads’ exciting colors, shapes, sizes, and textures.

Easy-to-learn techniques and complete patterns and instructions to make exciting works of wearable art.

The novel intertwines two captivating narratives set in medieval France and modern-day America, exploring themes of history, resilience, and the human experience. It follows characters across time, revealing how their lives and choices impact each other despite the centuries that separate them. The author skillfully blends historical detail with contemporary issues, creating a rich tapestry that invites readers to reflect on the connections between past and present.

The narrative intertwines two crime waves across 600 years, focusing on the chilling theme of child victims and powerful perpetrators. Central to the story is a determined woman who confronts the evils of her past while seeking justice in both timelines. The novel blends elements of mystery, history, and psychological terror, showcasing the author's ability to craft a compelling tale that examines the darkness within humanity and the resilience of those who fight against it.

Arranged in a Q & A format, this handbook covers all the different types of beads, tools, materials, techniques for 18 easy projects (each building on the one before), and 14 more challenging ones. Incorporate knotting, use pressure crimps and stitching to make ornaments, jewelry, needlepoint, a wrapped candleholder, and more. “Benson takes the mystery out of basic beadwork techniques.”— Library Journal.

The book offers over one hundred bead embroidery designs, motifs, and templates, allowing for extensive customization based on personal color preferences and intended use. Ann Benson combines her design and technological expertise to provide practical methods and practices that elevate bead embroidery skills. Readers are encouraged to creatively combine, crop, repeat, recolor, and resize the designs, making it a versatile resource for both beginners and experienced crafters.

Featuring a diverse array of antique and traditional woven rug patterns, this collection offers detailed colored charts suitable for various crafting techniques, including needlepoint and cross stitch. Ann Benson combines her design expertise with practical insights, providing comprehensive overviews for each pattern, including sectioned enlargements and color recommendations. The patterns are designed for easy readability and include materials amounts for different types of threads and beads, making them accessible for crafters of all skill levels.

This extensive new research volume on the architectural, landscape and ownership histories of the Duke of Beaufort's Welsh Troy estate, from the twelfth century to the present, reveals its prime historical importance.

Immer kämpfen, niemals siegen - der Fluch des Medicus Alejandro Canches. England im 14. Jahrhundert: Mit aller Kraft versucht der jüdische Medicus Alejandro Canches, den Schwarzen Tod zu besiegen, der noch immer ganz Europa fest im Griff hält. Doch dann gerät seine geliebte Adoptivtochter Kate in die Gewalt des englischen Königs Edward - und Alejandro muss um das Einzige fürchten, was ihm auf dieser Welt noch etwas bedeutet. Sieben Jahrhunderte später: Acht Jahre lang wütete eine verheerende Seuche und warf die Menschheit zurück ins dunkle Mittelalter. Eine kleine Gruppe Überlebender schart sich um die Ärztin Jane Crow. Denn in ihrem Besitz befindet sich die letzte Hoffnung für die Welt - das Erbe des Medicus Alejandro Canches. Der lang erwartete furiose Höhepunkt der internationalen Megaseller-Trilogie!

2 thematisch ähnliche Handlungen laufen zeitversetzt ab: Im 15. Jahrhundert ist es eine Äbtissin in Frankreich, im 21. Jahrhundert eine Polizeidetektivin in Los Angeles, die beide versuchen, eine Serie von Entführungs- und Mordfällen an Jungen aufzuklären.