Take a guided tour with Lora S. Irish through her garden of more than 100 expertly drawn flowers. This well-know artist and best-selling author will help readers discover the poetic beauty and versatility of floral patterns that can be applied to a wide variety of arts and crafts projects. Historically and culturally, flowers have been one of the most popular themes for artists and craftsmen alike. In this revised and expanded second edition of "Great Book of Floral Patterns", 16 new patterns have been added including a series of patterns designed for quilt square sized projects. From realistic flowers to stylised floral designs, each pattern is presented with great detail, including suggestions on how best to identify floral shapes and colours, how to centre designs and how to create bouquets. For whatever media preferred, there is a floral pattern that can be easily altered to fit readers' needs.