Books with author Margaret Hunt

Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. They originated with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, and over the years, many recognized, named patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next. Beyond this treasury of 75 different granny square motifs, Margaret Hubert shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways with different yarns, and how today's crocheter can design her own projects using the granny squares of her choice with the yarn choices of today. Just as Margaret learned from her grandmother and mother and then passed the skill down to her daughter and granddaughter, each generation finds new uses and artistic ways to interpret granny squares.

Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. They originated with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, and over the years, many recognized, named patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next. Beyond this treasury of 75 different granny square motifs, Margaret Hubert shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways with different yarns, and how today's crocheter can design her own projects using the granny squares of her choice with the yarn choices of today. Just as Margaret learned from her grandmother and mother and then passed the skill down to her daughter and granddaughter, each generation finds new uses and artistic ways to interpret granny squares.

The striking, vibrant paintings of Picasso are perfect for engaging developing minds while fostering children's love of art. In this board book, Picasso's experimentation with geometry in cubist masterpieces such as Head and Woman with a Blue Beret and Fur Collar are showcased in full-color reproductions alongside seven other works depicting families, children, and circus scenes. Picasso is only one artist represented in the six-book series entitled Great Art for Kids. Stressing the value of art appreciation, the series provides artistic pieces in a toddler-friendly board-book format. A parents' guide in the back of the book provides interesting facts about the artist's life and works, as well as projects for child prodigies.