Americana Past and Present: A Legacy in Stained Glass is a 36-page collection of stained glass patterns that celebrate life in America. The patterns span the time from the early settlers to our moon landing, and range in difficulty from the simple straight cuts of hex signs and quilt patterns to the intricate curves and layouts found in the panels Breaking in the Horse and the Pennsylvania Dutch Arch. You’ll find patterns for panels, arches, mirrors, stepping stones, a 3-D star lamp and a Ludo game board (similar to Parcheesi). And if you really want to work outside the box, try the Bella Coola Sun Mask set in a copper tubing ring.
This book is a great chance to explore the use of different types of glass, jewels and bevels. It will also teach you a variety of techniques you may not have used before. It includes construction tips and the historical background of the designs.
Signed by author.
List of patterns:
- American Eagle Mirror (or arch); overall size 36” x 21” with mirror
- 5 Star Barn Hex Sign; circular 16” diameter
- Star and Triangles Hex Sign; circular 17-1/2” diameter
- 3-D Star Hanging Lamp (with step-by-step soldering instructions and photos)
- Covered Bridge panel; 24” x 24-3/4”
- Milking the Cow circular panel; 21-1/2” diameter
- Compass Roses (2 different designs); circular 18-1/2” diameter
- Anchor Emblem circular panel; 15” diameter
- Bow Ties and Candlestick Quilt Pattern panel; 12-1/4” x 23”
- Garden Delight Quilt Pattern panel; 18” x 18”
- Steam Locomotive circular panel; 30” diameter
- Breaking in the Horse panel: 26-1/4” x 20”
- Bella Coola Sun Mask circular panel in copper tubing border; 22” diameter
- Kokopelli circular panel; 18-3/4” diameter
- Pineapple Welcome Arch; 13” x 24”
- Pennsylvania Dutch Arch: 13” x 24”
- Lover Swans Mirror (or arch); overall size 37-1/2” x 24-1/8”
- Shell and Rope Mirror; overall size 19-3/4” x 15-1/2”
- 1954 Corvette Stingray multilayer panel; 29-1/2” x 37-3/4”
- America Reaches the Moon – Apollo XI panel with flashed glass; 26-3/4” x 22”
- Geometric Abstract panel; 24-3/4” x 14”
- Bubbles in the Pipe Organ panel; 32” x 19-1/4”
- Dreaming of the Game baseball panel; 18-1/2” x 18-1/2”
- Vacation at the Lake panel; 27” x 27”
- Halloween Time jack-o-lantern circular panel; 19-1/2” diameter
- Harvest Wreath; approximately 15” diameter
- The Great Carrot Caper snowman and bunny panel; 15-1/2” x 11-1/2”
- Santa Bear Drummer panel; 16-3/4” x 19-1/2”
- Ludo Game Board with game instructions; 18” x 18”
- Marble Runner panel; 15-1/4” x 15-1/4”