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Create a unique space that's all your own--bold and colourful handmade projects to fill your home with pattern from color expert crafter extraordinaire Kristin Nicholas. Jump into the world of pattern--get a crash course on the types of patterns and how they are made; learn how to gain inspiration and ideas from a variety of sources; explore ways of pairing different patterns together; and make patterns of your own to embellish your home. Kristin Nicholas takes us through her unique and dynamic farmhouse--and into her pottery studio and surrounding fields--and shares one-of-a-kind projects along the way. From a Geometric Striped Tablecloth for the kitchen to a Ceramic Tile Fireplace Surround in the library and a Printed Polka Dot Pillow for the bedroom, you'll discover both bold and subtle ways to add pattern to your home. Full of inspiration, and with bright photographs throughout, this is a vibrant guide to creating a home that sings with handmade touches.

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[Kristin Nicholas'] thirtysomething patterns feature color washing and stenciling, other painting gigs, knitting, crochet, and ceramics, all with intricate directions and upfront notations about pattern, style, repeat, and techniques. Don't skip to the designs. Start at the very beginning, where she shares insights on patterns and combinations. --Booklist (starred review)

[Kristin Nicholas'] thirtysomething patterns feature color washing and stenciling, other painting gigs, knitting, crochet, and ceramics, all with intricate directions and upfront notations about pattern, style, repeat, and techniques. Don't skip to the designs. Start at the very beginning, where she shares insights on patterns and combinations. --Booklist (starred review) Master crafter and color authority Kristin Nicholas' third book takes you on a tour of her home in Western Massachusetts, a working sheep farm she's relentlessly decorated over the more than 20 years she's lived there. With an introduction to patterns and color, the book details instructions for 35 home d�cor projects. Even if you are not ready to take on a project, her fearless approach to decorating is inspirational. Nicholas's methods run the gamut: embroidery, knitting, crocheting, stamping, and painting. In Nicholas's home, nothing is off-limits --Design New England This is a lavishly illustrated guide to how to cram a profusion of pattern into a bright and harmonious home, through DIY projects. --Mason Dixon Knitting

[Kristin Nicholas'] thirtysomething patterns feature color washing and stenciling, other painting gigs, knitting, crochet, and ceramics, all with intricate directions and upfront notations about pattern, style, repeat, and techniques. Don't skip to the designs. Start at the very beginning, where she shares insights on patterns and combinations. -Booklist (starred review) From knitting and embroidery to painting, stamping, even DIYing your own ceramic tiles, Nicholas provides the intel and encouragement you need to color your world with patterns. -Vogue Knitting Master crafter and color authority Kristin Nicholas' third book takes you on a tour of her home in Western Massachusetts, a working sheep farm she's relentlessly decorated over the more than 20 years she's lived there. With an introduction to patterns and color, the book details instructions for 35 home decor projects. Even if you are not ready to take on a project, her fearless approach to decorating is inspirational. Nicholas's methods run the gamut: embroidery, knitting, crocheting, stamping, and painting. In Nicholas's home, nothing is off-limits -Design New England This is a lavishly illustrated guide to how to cram a profusion of pattern into a bright and harmonious home, through DIY projects. -Mason Dixon Knitting As the pendulum of home decor trends moves away from minimalism and back to color and pattern, Nicholas is the cheerful, inspiring guide to maximalism we all need. -Library Journal Crafting a Patterned Home has lessons, tips, and endless amounts of inspiration for projects that will personalize your living spaces. This book is perfect for crafters who want their surroundings to reflect their true selves. We're not saying you need to start hand-painting your walls (even though we bet you'd do so beautifully), but smaller objects like napkins and plates can add that personal, crafted touch to your space. -Knitting Daily

[Kristin Nicholas'] thirtysomething patterns feature color washing and stenciling, other painting gigs, knitting, crochet, and ceramics, all with intricate directions and upfront notations about pattern, style, repeat, and techniques. Don't skip to the designs. Start at the very beginning, where she shares insights on patterns and combinations. --Booklist (starred review) Master crafter and color authority Kristin Nicholas' third book takes you on a tour of her home in Western Massachusetts, a working sheep farm she's relentlessly decorated over the more than 20 years she's lived there. With an introduction to patterns and color, the book details instructions for 35 home d cor projects. Even if you are not ready to take on a project, her fearless approach to decorating is inspirational. Nicholas's methods run the gamut: embroidery, knitting, crocheting, stamping, and painting. In Nicholas's home, nothing is off-limits --Design New England This is a lavishly illustrated guide to how to cram a profusion of pattern into a bright and harmonious home, through DIY projects. --Mason Dixon Knitting

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"KRISTIN NICHOLAS has been designing for the knitting and needlework industry for over thirty years, and was the creative director at Classic Elite Yarns for sixteen years. Kristin is a knitting expert on PBS's Knit and Crochet Now and has appeared on Martha Stewart TV and many DIY television shows. She is the author of numerous books, including Crafting a Colorful Home. Kristin met her farmboy husband, Mark Duprey, at Oregon State University. Together with their teenage daughter, Julia, they operate Leyden Glen Farm in western Massachusetts. The pasture-based sheep and lamb business focuses on supplying the local community with grass-fed lamb. Kristin writes the popular blog ""Getting Stitched on the Farm."" You can see more of her work on her website, www.kristinnicholas.com. RIKKI SNYDER is a freelance photographer, stylist, and writer specializing in food, still life, and interiors. In addition to her freelancing, Rikki is a photographer and writer for Houzz.com, the leading online platform for interior design, and head photographer for FOLK magazine."

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