Architecture of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 1700-1900

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An illustrated and well-annotated overview of the English, German, and Swiss architectural designs found in southeastern Pennsylvania. You'll view colorful houses, barns, furniture, smokehouses, icehouses, springhouses, summerhouses, privies, bake ovens, caves, and churches. A beautiful collection!

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The Dramatic Drapery Book

Of limited use

An Absolute Winner!

Modern windows with historical connotations

The Curtain Book: A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home
Caroline Clifton-Mogg , Melanie Paine , and Fritz von der Schulenburg
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0821221949

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Loved this book.......2006-08-30

I have an old Victorian House and this book has been a wonderful guide. The styles fit in my 12 foot ceiling rooms like they were meant to be. I don't think this book is for modern homes.

The Dramatic Drapery Book.......2005-12-07

When I see the words curtain, I think something that someone with average skills might be able to create. I think this book should have been called The Drapery Book because the majority of the window styles are much more elaborate than what I consider to be curtains. I am not a decorator so I might have the wrong connotations of the words, but this is what comes to my mind when I see curtains vs drapes.

Most of the styles depicted are beautiful but VERY elaborate and more focused on mansions. The majority of drapes are similar to ones you would see in very wealthy homes, i.e. Hearst Castle and some of the old railroad barons mansions in Florida. Unfortunately, the majority of the book would require some major sewing skills or a custom draperier to create.

This book has only limited info for someone on a stricter budget. Some of the treatments and information could be adapted and implemented in a less ornate setting (pg 29). There are 4 pages devoted to "Keeping it Simple". My favorite part of the book were pages 134-35 where there are illustrations for decorating and throwing fabrics over Poles.

If you are looking for more contemporary, relaxed, simpler "curtains", I would recommend a different book. If you are looking for elaborate, classic-traditional "drapes", this would be the book for you.

Of limited use.......2002-12-14

I did not find this book to be very inspirational. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead 1 is because this book would be beneficial to some people. If you like traditional style, like the other reviewers of this book obviously do, this book is probably for you. Everyone else can find other books that give the same level of technical instructions with more range of styles and better photos. The book has a lot of sketches instead of actual photos.

An Absolute Winner!.......2002-09-16

If you love opulence you won't be disappointed! Page after page of gorgeous photos that inspire. Dozens of ideas. Suggestions for every room in your home. A decorator's delight, professional or not. Complete with a section on fabric types and how best to use them. Simple drawings instruct how to cut fabrics to achieve the look you've chosen. While the book doesn't cover sewing techniques (there are other good books to learn those, and they really don't belong in this book,) it does include patterns that are easy to follow along with 'how to' measuring instructions. This book is a 'must have' for beautiful, distinctive window treatments.

Modern windows with historical connotations.......1998-10-15

This is The book both for the historian (contains numerous period picture presentations) AND anyone needing inspiration for perfectly stunning window treatments. Nothing for a sleak purse though. This is curtains fit for a king.Could be a little heavier on how-to but gorgeous pictures. This book is a home decoraters daydream. It certainly got me dreaming!

Curtains, Blinds & Valances (Sew in a Weekend Series)

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Anyone can do it!
Anyone can do it!

Curtains, Blinds & Valances (Sew in a Weekend Series)

Manufacturer: Betterway Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1558704930

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Anyone can do it!.......2000-06-06

This book is an invaluable source for fresh window dressing ideas, as well as old favorites, that can be easily constructed using the clear, detailed instructions. The drawings and photos really clear up any confusion, too. I loved the "materials list" because it usually reminded me of some item I would have forgotten at the fabric store! Even though I have sewn many window treatments, the "Tips" always solved some problem before it messed up my project! I highly recommend this book for both the novice and the professional who is looking for some fresh ideas.

Anyone can do it!.......2000-06-06

Window Style: Blinds, Curtains, Screens, and Shutters

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Disappointing

Window Style: Blinds, Curtains, Screens, and Shutters
Mary Fox Linton
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0821226592

Book Description

The style options for contemporary sheers, curtains, and blinds have never been more exciting. Mary Fox Linton explains how to use interesting fabrics and unusual accessories to update window looks and suggests fresh new ideas for fashionable trends like layering sheers and curtains with blinds and using shutters and screens. Perfect for anyone who is tired of swags and tails and prefers a clean and modern look, Window Style provides beautiful inspiration for creating up-to-date window treatments for every room in the home.

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Very Informative.......2002-03-13

As an ultra-beginner, I learned a lot from this book and was inspired by the pictures. I have made three different style window treatments based on what this book taught me. The instructions are easy to follow and the photos are beautiful. I have bought other more "technical" books on window treatments but I think this one has more up-to-date styles, and simpler instructions and everything I have done has turned out fabulously.

Disappointing.......2001-05-03

After purchasing this book, I was dissapointed to see very few pictures and ideas for everyday homes. I was expecting to find basic window covering ideas for drapes and valances. This book was more on the artsy side as opposed to the practicle decorating side.

Window Treatment Decorating Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens)

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Great Idea Book

Window Treatment Decorating Ideas (Better Homes & Gardens)
Better Homes and Gardens
Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0696213990
Release Date: 2003-01-01

Book Description

A room with a view becomes all the more artful with the perfect window treatment. Better Homes and Gardens Window Treatment Decorating Ideas brims with information, both pretty and practical, for every room in the house. You'll be inspired by the lavish images throughout the book—250 color photographs in all—whether your style tends to be casual or traditional, eclectic or more defined. You'll even learn how to camouflage not-so-beautiful windows. Of equal weight, however, is function. This comprehensive resource also covers important considerations such as privacy, light control, airflow, and traffic patterns. Individual chapters focus on types of treatments: draperies and curtains; shades, shutters, and blinds; top treatments; and combinations. A primer on fabric selection, window styles, and installation offers further guidance on planning and executing window treatments appropriate to various types of architecture.

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Great Idea Book.......2005-12-07

I really wanted something besides standard drapes in our new home. This book contains a wealth of ideas with photos showing the whole room, not just the window. The colorful photos are quite large (unlike the cramped decorating pictures squeezed into the magazine) and sometimes even a double-page spread.
The photo captions explain the decorator's ideas, use of color, framing a view, etc. plus DESIGN TIPS are scattered through the book.
I found some beautiful ideas for my book room, for the dining room, and for the guest room. The variety shown ensures that no matter what your style preferences are, you'll find something here.

Blinds, Cushions & Curtains: Design and make Stylish Treatments for your Home

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Blinds, Cushions & Curtains: Design and make Stylish Treatments for your Home
Catherine Merrick , and Rebecca Day
Manufacturer: Merrick & Day
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0953526755

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Whether readers want to subtly enhance their rooms with cushions, make a big statement with curtains, or go for a contemporary, clean look with blinds, this informative book will help to advise and instruct through clear diagrams and detailed instructions.

Design and Make Soft Furnishings: Curtains * Blinds * Loose Covers * Cushions * Bedroom Furnishings

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excellent sewing instructions

Design and Make Soft Furnishings: Curtains * Blinds * Loose Covers * Cushions * Bedroom Furnishings
Heather Luke
Manufacturer: New Holland
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ASIN: 1859741509

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Texture and textiles are a versatile solution to decorating problems. Forty-five lavishly photographed original designs—including quick and easy sofa throws, window treatments, and cushions—suit all budgets and styles. Advice on measuring, estimating, and cutting fabric; stitching seams and hems; and making piping ensure professional results every time.

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excellent sewing instructions.......2007-02-08

The sewing instructions are so clearly presented that one with minimal sewing experience should achieve excellent results. The designs presented are fairly basic -- that's why I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 -- but the book provides plenty of inspiration for most purposes. For me, this one is a "keeper" as a reference book.

Windows: How to Make Curtains and Blinds (Inspirations)

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Windows: How to Make Curtains and Blinds (Inspirations)
Alison Jenkins
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Easy-to-achieve projects will let you bring delightful personal touches to your home while perfecting your craft skills.

Katrin Cargill's Curtain Bible: Simple and Stylish Designs for Contemporary Curtains and Blinds

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Contemporary Solutions
More of the same from Katrin Cargill

Katrin Cargill's Curtain Bible: Simple and Stylish Designs for Contemporary Curtains and Blinds
Katrin Cargill
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This new inspirational and absolutely essential book on dressing windows offers practical solutions to common problems or questions, with original designs for curtains, shades, and panels for every type of window. Katrin Cargill combines her exceptional instinct for color, pattern, and fabric with her unrivaled experience with assorted techniques to create an incredible array of window dressing options, from toile-lined curtains trimmed with black satin cording, to a soft-pleated shade made from velvet-edged linen, to a simple swag of raw silk. A complete reference guide explains all the related techniques and terms.

Customer Reviews:

Contemporary Solutions.......2002-04-13

It's not always easy to find appropriate window treatments for contemporary interiors. This book offers lots of solutions in photos, with illustrated projects using simple basic sewing techniques.

If you're looking for fancy drapes for traditional homes, this probably isn't the book for you. But if you're young and want something with clean lines and easy sewing, you may find it just right.

More of the same from Katrin Cargill.......2002-03-21

After being inspired by the author's Simple Curtains book, I decided to purchase this book. Unfortunately, there were no reviews, so I took a chance and purchased it anyway. While this book has great pictures, classifies different styles such as classic, country and contemporary and has easy to follow directions, I was disappointed that many of the styles and techniques had already been featured in Simple Curtains (scalloped curtains, gingham curtains, lots of tension wire and eyelets). I also think that the workbook style of Simple Curtains is more functional than the more "coffee table style" of Curtain Bible. If you already have Simple Curtains, don't bother buying this book.

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This comprehensive and colorful guide covers every popular drape and how to make it.

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This book deals with how uncertainty can be dealt with in models of voting procedures. Using the recent U.S. presidential elections as an example, it demonstrates the extremely large variation in voter opinions that would have resulted in the same observed outcome. Another case discussed to some extent is the vote in German Bundestag that resulted in the transfer of government and parliament from Bonn to Berlin. Also this vote as well as the 2001 British parliamentary elections exhibit a high degree of procedure dependence of outcomes. It turns out that differences in voting outcomes can be explained by differences in the description of consensus states and ways in measuring preferences distances.

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Voting Procedures Under Uncertainty [A book review from: European Journal of Political Economy]
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This digital document is a journal article from European Journal of Political Economy, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Community bank stocks make up nearly 10% of all stocks that are traded over-the-counter, and Walker's Manual of Community Bank Stocks is devoted entirely to this population. Far from being sleepers, many of the 502 banks and thrifts in our book have compound earnings growth in excess of 20%! Every one of the companies has a page devoted to it that includes a summarized description of operations, up to 4 years of financial statements, our comments on operations and financial condition, who to contact for further information about the company and how to make trades in their stock (market makers, broker dealers). Over 80 pages of indices list, rank and sort 14 categories that range from geographic area and market capitalization to URL and compound earnings growth. Take a look at our 2nd edition-we've replaced 119 of last year's banks with new finds and updated the rest.

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Highway Congestion: Intelligent Transportation Systems' Promise for Managing Congestion Falls Short, and DOT Could Better Facilitate Their Strategic Use.: ... Accounting Office Reports & Testimony

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It's not easy being lean, but scripting can help: an integrated healthcare network of 26 hospitals using 14 different databases to support patient data ... article from: Health Management Technology
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Systems for Administrative Office Support

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Systems for Administrative Office Support
Walter A. Brower
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Computer matching quality of decisions and supporting analyses little affected by 1988 act : report to the Chairman, Information, Justice, Transportation ... of Representatives (SuDoc GA 1.13:PEMD-94-2)

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Computer matching quality of decisions and supporting analyses little affected by 1988 act : report to the Chairman, Information, Justice, Transportation ... of Representatives (SuDoc GA 1.13:PEMD-94-2)
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Performance appraisal system for administrative, professional and support staff (SuDoc GA 1.2:P 41)

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Performance appraisal system for administrative, professional and support staff (SuDoc GA 1.2:P 41)
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Systems for Administrative Office Support.
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Year 2000 computing crisis readiness of state automated systems to support federal welfare programs : report to congressional requesters (SuDoc GA 1.13:AIMD-99-28)

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Year 2000 computing crisis readiness of state automated systems to support federal welfare programs : report to congressional requesters (SuDoc GA 1.13:AIMD-99-28)
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