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52 Weeks of Scarves: Beautiful Patterns for Year-round Knitting: Shawls. Wraps. Collars. Cowls. (52 Weeks of, 2)

Laine - Hardie Grant
Format: Paperback

52 Weeks of Scarves is a contemporary collection of 52 patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls and collars, from Nordic knitting experts Laine.. Nothing brings more comfort than a hand-knitted scarf - from a light wrap for cool shoulders on summer evenings or spring mornings, to a beautiful...
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What to Wear and Why: Your Guilt-Free Guide to Sustainable Fashion

Tiffanie Darke - Broadleaf Books
Format: Hardcover

It's time to rethink what clothes we buy, wear, and toss out, knowing that we can have a positive environmental impact while still looking good and dressing well. Reportedly, the clothing industry produces 80 billion garments a year, employs 15 percent of the world's population,...
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Fast and Fabulous Knits: 18 Speedy Sweater and Top Patterns for Busy Knitters

Jaime Dorfman - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

No More Half-Finished Sweaters! Achieve your knit wardrobe goals faster with super-cute and super-speedy sweaters, vests and cardigans from knitwear designer Jaime Dorfman. Wielding colorful bulky and super-bulky yarns to expert effect, Jaime's designs are modern, trendy and flattering. These...
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Knit a Mini Woodland: 20 tiny forest creatures to knit

Sachiyo Ishii - Search Press
Format: Hardcover

Knit your own woodland animal scene with these adorable knitted animals from bestselling author Sachiyo Ishii! Perfect to make and give for all ages!. Choose from a whole forest of woodland favorites, from fierce bears and their playful cubs to mischievous raccoons, bouncing hares and noble...
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The Art of Gothic Living: Dark Decor for the Modern Macabre

Paul Gambino - Union Square & Co.
Format: Hardcover

From a spirit-haunted church in Western Ohio to an ancient Italian castle, from a freakish funhouse on the Jersey shore to a Connecticut cottage with a storybook façade that belies its spine-tingling contents: this collection of aspirational interiors will appeal to anyone who wishes to live...
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The Lavender Companion: Enjoy the Aroma, Flavor, and Health Benefits of This Classic Herb

Terry Barlin Vesci - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

A celebration of lavender featuring stunning photographs; favorite recipes for the kitchen, pantry, and body care products; along with fascinating lore and gardening guidance from a destination lavender farm.. Lavender has long been a favorite herb with its amazing, resinous fragrance;...
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All the Rage: Stories from the Frontline of Beauty: A History of Pain, Pleasure, and Power: 1860-1960

Virginia Nicholson - Pegasus Books
Format: Hardcover

A panoramic social history that chronicles the quest for beauty in all its contradictions - and how it affects the female body.. "Women have been fat or slim, hyperthyroid or splenetic, sallow or pink-cheeked, slouched or erect, according to the prevalent notions of beauty." - Cecil...
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Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion

Nancy MacDonell - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED * In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry.. Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna...
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Sewing Clothes - Elevate Your Sewing Skills: A Master Class in Finishing, Embellishing, and the Details (Landauer) Stitch Dictionary, Honeycomb Smocking, Couture Work, Edge Finishing, Seams, and More

Joi Mahon - Landauer
Format: Paperback

Elevate your sewing with this comprehensive how-to guide!Over 30 techniques, from changing design lines to honeycomb smockingClear, easy instructions with illustration and photo step-by-step sequencesStitch dictionary included for both couture work and unique embroidery detailing, including...
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Crochet Monsters: With more than 35 body patterns and options for horns, limbs, antennae and so much more, you can mix and match options for thousands upon thousands of possibilities!

Megan Lapp - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

With more than 35 Monster body options, plus myriad variations for limbs, mouths and teeth, horns, antennae, tails, scales, and so much more, you will never make the same Monster twice. Choose from wide open mouths with fangs to adorable Monsters with bunny ears and a cat tail to Monsters...
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