The Flower Workshop – Floral Crafts How‑To by Vera Jeffery (1980)
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Bloom Beyond the Garden Bed
Fresh flowers fade, but handcrafted blooms brighten a space for decades. In The Flower Workshop, British designer Vera Jeffery shows you how to shape silk, crepe, paper, and even wax into lifelike roses, lilies, and holiday accents. Step‑by‑step photos, full‑color spreads, and 200+ line drawings walk you from basic petals to show‑stopping arrangements—no florist bill required.
Key Book Details
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Year / Edition: 1980 first U.S. printing (Hearst Books)
• Pages: 160 richly illustrated
• Dimensions: 11 in H × 9 in W × 1 in D
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0‑87851‑203‑9
• Genre: Floral Crafts / DIY
Condition at a Glance
• Dust jacket bright with minor shelf rub; no tears
• Interior clean; slight age‑toning at margins
• Mailing sticker from previous owner on inside front board
• Binding square, pages secure
Why This Book Inspires
• 150+ color photographs spark instant project ideas
• Combines quick kid‑friendly blooms with advanced showpieces
• Lays flat enough to craft hands‑free—no page wrestling
About the Author • Vera Jeffery
A London‑based designer and craft educator, Jeffery specialized in translating professional millinery techniques into approachable, at‑home projects. Her eye for color and form still feels modern 40+ years later.
Hand‑crafted petals last longer than today’s bouquet—add this workshop to your shelf and let the blooming begin.
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