Mothers and Daughters at Home: 35 Projects to Make Together

At her mother's feet, Charlotte Lyons learned how to crochet, paint, needle-point, & perform countless other creative activities. The crafts produced by these loving collaborations became concrete symbols of their cherished relationship, of an unbreakable bond forged through intimacy, mutual admiration, & a delight in shared endeavors. Today Lyons keeps the tradition alive with her own daughters. Heartwarming & inspiring, Mothers & Daughters at Home promises to reacquaint today's women & their daughters with the profound satisfaction of sitting down together & making something with their own hands. The book offers thirty-five lovely & simple creative projects based on classic activities families have shared for generations. Tailored to suit daughters from age three to adult, the activities range from papier mache & decoupage to quilting & doll making. The wonderfully talented Lyons is a refreshing new face in the realm of the domestic arts, combining a confident personal style & fabulous writing with uncommon warmth, humanity, & a genuine understanding of family life. Sumptuously illustrated with vibrant full-color photographs & splendidly designed, Mothers & Daughters at Home is a charming celebration of creativity as a marvelous expression of family love.Lyons, Charlotte is the author of 'Mothers and Daughters at Home: 35 Projects to Make Together' with ISBN 9780684862736 and ISBN 0684862735.