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Ham Radio For Dummies

H WARD SILVER · For Dummies
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback

Your how-to guide to become a ham Ham radio, or amateur radio, is a way to talk with people around the world in real-time, or to send email without any sort of internet connection. It provides a way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they are across town or across the country....
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Flowstones: Beautiful Creations from Polymer Clay

Amy Goldin · Countryman Press
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Flowstones are mesmerizing to look at and to hold -- and they're easy to make! Conceived of by artist Amy Goldin, "flowstones" are crafted by molding a sheet of polymer clay around a smooth river rock. They impart a sense of calm to the holder, grounded by the weight and soothed...
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Puppy Care

Tammy Gagne · T.F.H.
Pages: 143
Format: Hardcover

Becoming a dog owner can be one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make. Whether you have never owned a pet or you already have one or two dogs at home, the idea of getting a new puppy may be appealing. After all, dogs make life more fun, and there is something truly exceptional...
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The Art of Tatting Jewelry: Exquisite Lace and Bead Designs

Lyn Morton · GMC Publications
Pages: 111
Format: Paperback

The Art of Tatting Jewelry is the latest title from esteemed tatter Lyn Morton and contains a fantastic array of exquisite pieces to create. Each design is carefully photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams. This practical and informative book showcases the use of this accessible...
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Macrame for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macrame Projects for Home and Garden

Amy Mullins · SewandSo
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Discover a fresh, new take on the traditional craft of macrame, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies, and which is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macrame projects are the best way to bring the current trend for luxe, boho interiors into your home. This title includes...
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Duct Tape Costumes

Carolyn Bernhardt · Lerner Publications
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Dress up in a colorful crown fit for a royal court, flap around with your very own butterfly wings, and save the day in a superhero suit - all using duct tape! These step-by-step guides will have you creating your own duct tape costumes in no time!
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Measure Twice: Tips and tricks from the pros to help you avoid the most common DIY disasters

Bryan Baeumler · Harper
Format: Book

DIY projects seem quick and easy. You start thinking that you’re repairing a crack in the ceiling, and before you know it, you’re tearing out a dividing wall to make space for that new kitchen island. But without careful planning, the right materials and a few pro tips and tricks,...
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Granny Squares Home: 20 Projects with a Vintage Vibe

Emma Varnam · GMC Publications
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Add cheerful, vibrant bursts of color and style to your home armed with just a crochet hook and some leftover yarn. Granny squares are a thrifty, fun and fashionable way to use up your yarn stash by creating adorable accessories for every part of your home. From gorgeous blankets to cute...
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Labrador Retrievers

Joan H. Walker · Barron's Educational Series; Updated edition
Format: Print book

Written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, as well as for older children who are learning about responsible pet care, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals present basic pet care information. The many titles in this series cover all popular dog and cat breeds,...
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Easy Crochet Dishcloths: Learn to Crochet Stitch by Stitch with Modern Stashbuster Projects

Camilla Schmidt Rasmussen · Creative Publishing int'l
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback

Make your kitchen cozy--crochet your own dishcloths!Easy Crochet Dishcloths offers 11 designs that are a great way to learn to crochet, try a new yarn or use some of your stash, and create a beautiful supply of colorful, environmentally friendly, reusable cloths for cleaning, display, and gifting....
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Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Ireland: 20 designs for patchwork and quilting

KAFFE FASSETT · Taunton Press
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

West Ireland, with its streets of colorful painted houses and ancient stone walls, provides the perfect inspiration for the richly varied quilt designs in Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Ireland. Renowned for his use of color, Kaffe creates color palettes of brilliant hot pinks and reds;...
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No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes

Amanda Jean Nyberg · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 127
Format: Paperback

Rescue your fabric scraps -- even the smallest pieces -- with 16 satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan...
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Homegrown Herb Garden: A Guide to Growing and Culinary Uses

Ann McCormick · Quarry Books
Format: Book

Take your home cooking to the next level by incorporating fresh homegrown herbs! You dont need lots of space for a huge herb garden, and you dont need to spend a lot of money on fresh herbs at the grocery store or farmers market. With Homegrown Herb Garden, you can choose the herb or herbs...
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Charm School?18 Quilts from 5" Squares: A Beginner's Guide

Vanessa Goertzen · C&T Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Put charm squares to the test with 18 quilts using precut 5" x 5" squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you'll...
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The Art of Coloring Wood: A Woodworker's Guide to Understanding Dyes and Chemicals

Brian Miller · Linden Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

If you're a woodworker looking to take your skills-and your next project- to a higher level of craftsmanship, you might want to consider coloring your wood with chemicals and dyes instead of stains. Unlike stains that can trap light and obscure grain patterns, chemicals and dyes, when...
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