Synopses & Reviews
Twenty-four designs for creating colorful and enchanting fairies of all typesand#8212;from Xaniane the crystal warrior to Whisper the princess of innocenceand#8212;are featured in this guide to stained glass. Designs feature fairies posing with flowers, mushrooms, seashells, and bubbles, and include tips for construction and a verse that further defines the personality and magic of each of these delightful creatures. These designs can be used with other crafts such as quilting, appliquand#233;, machine or hand embroidery, and silk or china painting. More simplified fairy designs are included for beginners.
Review
and#8220;What makes Jillian Sawyerand#8217;s patterns so special? Well, anyone whoand#8217;s tried knows thereand#8217;s a lot more to designing for stained glass than just drawing pretty pictures. It boils down to a series of carefully chosen compromises and Jillian Sawyer clearly has a gift for it.and#8221; and#8212;Jim Matthews, marketing director, Spectrum Glass Company
About the Author
Jillian Sawyer has been creating stained glass works of art since 1983 and has taught the art of leadlight and copper foiling at her studio, Firebird Leadlights. She is the author of
A Stained Glass Journey,
Of Dragon Wings and Faerie Things, and
Frog Song.