Books of patterns for three-dimensional projects

We counted no less than 23 butterflies represented here, and well represented at that. You'll find the family, species, wingspan, habitat and natural colors of each butterfly, as well as two or three sizes of each and very specific suggestions of appropriate glass to use, from Armstrong to Youghiogheny. What you do with these butterflies is up to you -- instructions are included for attaching a finished butterfly to a suction cup and sticking it to your window, making a plant spike, or hanging it from a string.

With full size patterns for 34 projects and assembly instructions. Projects are shown in color and accompanied by 66 black and white illustrations.

The idea here is to create a compatible grouping, using a theme or a compatible design. For instance, the "Shell Ensemble" consists of a tray, napkin and candle holders. Each of them has one or more sea shells etched onto the glass parts. Four fold-out sections 22" x 34" make up into four distinctly separate ensembles.

This comprehensive book contains a wide range of designs for 30 unique stained glass plant containers. All projects are shown in color and are accompanied by more than 60 black and white photographs and illustrations. If you have some homeless fernery or bushery, the solution is at hand.

Another interesting collection of patterns from that lovable madcap from the west, Suzanne Cooper. She has invented a whole series of stained glass things which can be used out of doors. Our favorite (and hers, we guess) are "twirlers", which are stained glass birds or things super-imposed onto 8" diameter brass rings and festooned with hanging ribbons. Hang them from a tree or porch beam, and they will rotate in the breeze and scare away evil spirits.

23 full sized patterns for windows, jewel boxes, wall cabinets, clocks, memo boards, lamps and sun catchers. All of the patterns are of animals which have either wings, or things. A cow memo board, for instance. (This particular cow is a very thoughtful beast, and will be sure to inspire you when you face it each morning in the kitchen and are transfixed by its baleful, pleading expression.)

Full sized patterns with coordinating decorative accessories. The American Beauties Midi Lamp has a coordinating wastebasket; the Satin Springtime Jewel Box has a coordinating Maxi Lamp.

Here is an array of patterns for panels, shadow boxes and display boxes in which to display your treasures, such as documents, photos, wanted posters and the like.