Books of patterns for smaller panels

Another excellent pattern book for you cat lovers out there. These 60 patterns by Jody Wright depict several different breeds on various states of cat-ness: napping, playing with yarn, stalking, "bathing" (what a lovely euphemism), stretching, or simply staring at you as if to say "Where's dinner?", when in fact you just fed her ten minutes ago. With a few odd exceptions, these patterns capture the essence of cats quite well. 64 pages. Black and white. Dover Publications.

Accurate illustrations, 60 in all, of common birds like the Black-Capped Chickadee, and not-so-common birds like the Ruby-Crowned Kinglet. Illustrations are in black and white, and only a handful of color examples are given, so you'll have to do your own research to make sure you don't choose Indigo Bunting colors for your Rufous-Sided Towhee. All of them are captioned so you know who's who, and they are depicted in their natural surroundings, in characteristic poses. Dover Publications.

We found these books in the basement and wondered why they weren't out for sale. Then we noticed that, on some of them, the insides were upside down. Open up the front cover of this 18-page book (or booklet, you might say) and you're looking at an upside-down image of page 18. Nonetheless, the contents are intact, perfectly useable, and offer a virtual window into the culture and mores of 1978, when this book was published by Hazel Pearson Handicrafts. This tiny tome contains 10 complete projects, 7 of which are presented as full-size patterns. The projects are named: Traditional Rose Window, Mirror with Shelf, Hamburger, Van (way groovy, man), floral table lamp, Antique Rose Window, Clock, Hanging Lamp, Hanging Planter, and Sailfish. Also included are 2-plus pages of basic instruction in stained glass. Aside from the upside-downness, this would make a great gift. If you're lucky, yours will be upside-right. And if not, well, with a bit of ingenuity and a staple remover, it is actually quite easy to rectify the assembly problem and make everything right-side up.

Small panels depicting animals decked out in the costume and accouterments of 39 different occupations. These ingenious designs were created by the late Randy DeMello, whose work has been admired by all stained glass workers through the years. The gamut runs from Architect to Waiter, with stops in between for Daycare Worker, Mechanic, Minister, Postal Worker, Secretary and Teacher. Not to mention Mother.

Floral, landscapes, stylized images and abstracts all designed to fit within a circular border. 60 beautiful black and white designs, with 10 color illustrations on the covers.

Patterns include ovals with repeating circular motifs, florals in rectangular frames, abstracts, and highly stylized geometrics with triangular, square and elliptical figures.

This volume contains a collection of alphabet and number patterns specifically for work in stained glass. In 61 pages of eminently usable patterns, you will find the letters of the alphabet in 7 different fonts, 6 accompanied by the numerals 0 through 9. 241 black and white illustrations. 64 pages. 8 1/4" x 11".

These 96 lovely floral patterns are most graceful and appealing. Included are numerous familiar flowers of field and forest, as well as some floral suspects. These are not full size patterns. 8" x 11". 60 pages.

Includes exquisite leaf patterns, intricate scroll designs, tulip and other florals, simple designs, ornate designs with simple borders, plain designs with flowers worked through them, border designs and many others. The patterns appear in circles, half-circles, squares, rectangles and ovals. These are not full sized drawings. 8" x 11". 60 pages.

Here are 91 designs for panels from the era of the 1920's, depicting, for the most part, abstract geometric forms, although there are also abstract looking humans in there too, including a lady golfer with a wicked back-swing. You will also note a couple of paranoid looking rabbits.

You'll find 47 different designs in this rich treasury, combining the delicate and tranquil beauty of Oriental design with the luminous appeal of stained glass artistry. 48 pages. 8 1/4" x 11".

Contemporary modernistic abstracts which will unfailingly appeal to those with a craving for such. The artist, Michael Gowen has had a long-time interest in quilt patterns. The jacket blurb does not elaborate upon this interesting statement.

The popularity of angels and cherubs is at its zenith. Wherever you look, you see these little buggers in their chaste but suggestive poses. Be sure to make one of these as a gift for your Sunday School teacher. 60 designs, 64 pages.

You know very well that skunk cabbage is not a state flower, but do you know what your state flower is? This book has 51 full sized state flowers as full-sized patterns as well as in color. What is the 51st state? We'll let you guess. These projects are a natural for touristy type gift shops.

These 17 full sized patterns consist of oval and rectangular panels which are made of a minimum number of pieces of glass, ranging from 8 to 36 pieces. If you wish the panels to be larger, just place them in an opaque projector and enlarge them. You can also use these patterns as centers for larger windows.

This book is one of a series, each entitled "Look what you can do with x pieces or less!", where x = number of pieces. (For some reason, we skipped over this one back in 2000 when it was first published, but that doesn't mean it's not a wonderful book, full of quality patterns you'd expect from Carolyn Kyle.) And now a math problem: If there were 15 pieces in 1995, 20 pieces in 2000 and 25 pieces in 2002, how many pieces were there in 2004? The answer is 10, which goes to show that you really don't need algebra after high school because it certainly wouldn't have helped you here. 36pp.

A collection of twenty-one panels and sun catchers featuring favorite garden flowers. Some can be used in the size given; others might best be enlarged on a copier or opaque projector. Included is a pattern for a vital necessity to every home, a tabletop earring holder.

These small stained glass panels celebrate those things special to America. Colonial scenes, quilts, a barn hex sign, the first moonwalk, and a covered bridge--you get the picture. These are not full sized patterns, and require enlarging by the grid method. Safely non-controversial, this book may be safely shown to children of all ages.

Approximately 15 cats in various interesting poses. Most are small panels which can be hung in a window. One large Persian Cat panel is included as a fold out, take-the-book-apart type undertaking.

The premise upon which this book is founded is that it is possible today to produce work similar in character to that which was created at the Tiffany Studios early in this century. One must, of course, use art glass such as the exotica produced by Youghiogheny Glass Co., Bullseye or Uroborus. Mrs. Lampton happens to be the sales manager for Uroborus, so don't ask whose glass she uses throughout. We carry Youghiogheny (pronounced Yuck-a-ganey) and find it more than adequate. The patterns are all for small panels, and are illustrated in full color. 36 pages.

Twenty-four full size patterns of classic canines for desk set, trophies, dresser caddies and night lights. Amongst this array are Boxer, St. Bernard, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Scottish Terrier, Beagle, Dalmatian, Collie, Cocker Spaniel, Wire Hair Terrier and many other yelping friends of mankind. It's enough to make Little Orphan Annie sit up and say "Arf" to Sandy.

Building on the popularity of A Dog Show in Stained Glass (Item no. 3759), Mr. Bob Schneider has come up with another bunch of adorable dogs to make in stained glass, including several small breeds (Bichon Frise, Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, West Highland Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier). All the patterns are relatively easy, and include patterns and ideas for sun catchers, desk sets, pet memorials and other projects. Full color photographs, suggestions for choosing glass, how-to's, hints and framing/display ideas. This book is a "must", as the expression goes, for you dog people out there. 36pp.

Six full-size fold out patterns.