Articles related to "Motifs"

The chevron stitch has been around for a long, long time in crochet. Update the look with a few tweaks and try it on a new project.

The chevron stitch has been around for a long, long time in crochet and knit. Update the look with a few tweaks and try it on a new project.

These three 3-color crochet motifs are easy to make and a stitch to connect. Take advantage of their versatility to make...anything!

Afghan blankets are quick and easily knitted or crocheted. They are very gladly received by the family of the new baby.

Hexagon crochet motifs are very versatile as well as popular. They can be connected in any number of ways to make anything from coasters to vests to bedspreads.

Otranto is widely acknowledged to be the first gothic novel. The plot devices and storylines of this classic novel would set the stage for Gothic literature to come.

Lord Alfred Tennyson stated that "Dreams are true while they last, and do we not live in dreams?" In "Empire of Dreams" one recurring dream shapes the persona.

If you prefer small portable crocheting objects that don't require much yarn or time, you'll probably love crocheting appliques or motifs. Here's how.

Fear is an underlying theme in "The Things They Carried." Lavendar, Kiowa, Lt. Cross, and the soldiers illustrate different types of fear.

Bells are a sentimental reminder of Christmas time and make ideal motifs for homemade greeting cards. Follow these instructions for a memorable Christmas card design.

Although Valentine's Day is the most obvious time to stitch up one of these heart blocks, you can make one or more for any occasion just to say "I love you".

Pull your decorating ideas and elements together with themes. Using motifs to create that finished look is one of the secrets of good interior design.

French design is largely defined by Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. What are the main differences between Baroque, Rococo and Neo Classic French furniture styles?

A Christmas Carol is possibly the most popular and well known of Charles Dickens novels. It was first published in December 1843.

A high bid for a Newlyn tea caddy at auction suggests that investment in Newlyn Industrial Class copperware remains a significant area for collecting English antiques.

"A Good Man is Hard to Find", by Flannery O'Connor, is a short story centered on the grandmother. Her actions and statements demonstrate the values and ideas of the Old

Create harvest quilts for gorgeous seasonal displays.

When decorating a beach house, connecting with outdoors is an important consideration. Choose natural textures, light colors and durable materials.

Irish crochet is a strikingly beautiful kind of art. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a great Irish tradition by making a shamrock.

Suite101 talks to award-winning author Jeff Vandermeer about being a writer, the themes that continue to crop up in his work and political policy fulfillment.

Set against a harsh physical landscape, Kobo Abe's novel The Woman in the Dunes examines the intricacies of modern human behavior and questions our existential purpose.

101 Stitches to Crochet provides clear color photographs and instructions, explaining a variety of crochet stitches and motifs. The innovative format is simple to use.

Bring spring motifs and color to the home with seasonal sewing and quilting projects.

The theme of suffering is evident throughout African-American literature, and modern and postmodern themes of suffering reveal how these characters deal with suffering.

Literature teachers can use popular films as a means to show students that the popular movies they love and the books they so often avoid have much in common.

The speaker's dream offers a terrifying insight into human nature while probing the origins of sin and its theological implications.

Using Spring motifs in "Autumn Rivulets," Whitman plays ironically with the idea of reminiscence, a remembering of innocence within the context of experience.

When I get the latest issue of my favourite quilting magazines, I read it from cover to cover, then flip it over and do so again. Websites allow you to devour even more.

English antique Neo-Classic furniture style is largely defined by Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. What are the main differences among these three iconic designers?

James Newton Howard is known for his solid orchestral scores for fantasy and psychological thrillers, but in "Duplicity" he branches out in a stylish new direction.

Adding a three-dimensional detail to cards and invitations creates an element of fun with just a little extra work.

Following centuries-old tradition, these rectangular, round or heart-shaped specialty bakes feature visuals and sometimes text in relief and are also used as decorations.

David Sobel's observations on the way children play can inspire educators to introduce activities that encourage children to want to learn.

This year sees some really nifty totes, from nautical barrel bags to totes emblazoned with motifs, and canvas shoppers representing the best in ethical fashion.

According to the Holy Bible, in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth; but there are other, some even older, stories to explain original creation.

The Mackintosh Building, arguably the best working art school space ever made, is now refurbished with a Mackintosh archive, chair museum and improved shopping facilities

With its complete urban streetscape of the 1930s, Napier in New Zealand is an important destination on any Art Deco architecture travel itinerary.

The highly decorative art nouveau style has had a major influence on art and much of it exists today. Learn more about what it is, its origins and where to see it.

The Celts took early inspiration from Greece and the near east, nature and their own world view to create their own unique style of art

Fables are the timeless portrait of ourselves and a reflection of a world that can never be. Witty and comedic, they embody everything human and universal.

The first part of Ray's Apu trilogy of films, which includes Aparajito and The World of Apu, was this tragic coming of age tale.

An outside marriage ceremony in a garden setting surrounded by flowers is a romantic way for bride and groom to begin their life together. Don't stress over the flowers!

It's time to put creativity into overdrive. Here are tips to bring the cars right into the bedroom.

Levelled by an earthquake in 1931 Napier was rebuilt in the architectural style of the time. Napier's blend of Art Deco and coastal chic lends the city a unique charm.

Religious symbols often include common elements of life and nature like flowers, plants, fruits, and trees.

Rangoli, the art of floor painting is the oldest and most beautiful traditional folk-art form which has survived all influences and retained the spirit of Indian life.

Common threads that appear in several Charles Dickens books reveal the author's preoccupations and highlight his social commentary.

In Tony Scott's 2004 film that is rife with religious symbolism, Creasy (Denzel Washington) plays a symbolic savior to Pita (Dakota Fanning), and she saves him as well.

Is Beckett's view of man's condition entirely desolate? What comfort and peace can be found amidst the nihilism and chronological trapping in Waiting for Godot?

From transparency to tuxedos, togas to disco, and airy frocks to safari wear, spring fashion trends for all over the map, but are united by a common escapist thread.