"An idiosyncratic, personal selection of over fifty scripts and typefaces [for] anyone with an interest in lettering, from designers and artists to tattooists, hand-letterers, and calligraphers"--Back cover.

"In The Art of Kumiko, you'll learn smart techniques for cutting all the parts and joinery required to create these designs using methods that combine the accuracy and efficiency of modern woodworking with the precision of hand tools. You'll learn how to incorporate Kumiko in both furniture designs and as stand-alone panels that pay homage to this centuries-old craft."--Page 4 of cover

Design your own well-constructed patterns by hand! Aimed at crafters who need the skills to turn their creative ideas into reality, this easy-to-follow guide covers everything from finding inspiration and choosing colors to creating backgrounds, borders, and full-scale repeats. Step-by-step tutorials explain all the basics and show how to apply the patterns to multiple surfaces, including fabric, giftwrap, stencils, tiles, and more. Interviews with...

Learn how to create rooms filled with warmth, meaning, and your own unique story of home. Kim Leggett's first book, City Farmhouse Style, was a big hit. Now Kim is back with the welcoming interiors her fans crave and a no-rules approach that is all about using what you love to create rooms that tell your personal story. Everyone has a story worth telling, and every room can become part of that story--whether you decorate it with heirlooms, flea market...