The Spring 2012 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly offers loads of designs for celebrating the arrival of nature renewing itself. Ten tutorials cover everything from florals, animals, butterflies, and outdoor nature scenes to creating a small iris lamp shade, reinforcing large stained glass panels, and learning how to fuse and slump dishes without a mold. These four-color, step-by-step tutorials offer something for every level of expertise from beginning glass hobbyist to advanced artist. Pointers for optimal kiln performance, what’s new in products and services, and a list of stained glass supply shops round out this marvelous issue.