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Westmoreland Glass, 1950-1984

Lorraine Kovar · Antique Pubns

Paperback edition.
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Mandalas to Crochet: 30 Great Patterns

Haafner Linssen · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Crocheted mandalas are having a moment! And it's no wonder the lovely mandala is in vogue: one evening is often enough to begin and finish something eye-catching. Many crocheters make mandalas as a meditative activity, while others love them simply for the wonderful opportunities they...
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Scissors, Paper, Craft: 30 Pretty Projects All Cut, Folded, and Crafted from Paper

Christine Leech · Barron'S
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

This charming book makes the most of our current love affair with all things simple and handmade. Scissors, Paper, Craft is filled with very affordable and very do-able projects that are suitable for all crafters, no matter what their level of skill. From very basic mobiles and gift bows...
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The Beader's Guide to Jewelry Design: A Beautiful Exploration of Unity, Balance, Color & More

Margie Deeb · Lark Crafts
Format: Book

"Once beaders have mastered the basics and enjoyed bringing others' patterns to life, they're ready and eager to take the next step: creating their own original pieces. Here, finally, is their must-have guidebook to the fundamental principles of visual design. Focusing on jewelry,...
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A Dog's History of the World

Laura Hobgood-Oster · Baylor University Press,
Pages: 188
Format: Print book

Canines and humans have depended upon one another for tens of thousands of years. Humans took the initial steps of domesticating canines, but somewhere through the millennia, dogs began dramatically to affect the future of their masters. In A Dog's History of the World, Laura Hobgood-Oster...
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Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step

Dorling Kinderling, Inc. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step has 25 easy projects to elevate your home decor without the expensive price tag.Sew curtains, make Roman blinds, design bed runners, and more. You'll learn how to make everything from professional curtains and cushion covers to seating, bedding,...
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The Hero's Closet: Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming

Gillian Conahan · Harry N Abrams
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero's Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing...
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Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Inspirational Results

Jinks McGrath · Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Thanks to the popularity of workshops and classes, metal jewelry making is no longer the exclusive realm of professional jewelry designers. Now, with a little patience and the right instruction, anyone can learn to create beautiful metal jewelry with metalsmithing techniques.Metalsmithing...
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Auto Biography: A Classic Car, an Outlaw Motorhead, and 57 Years of the American Dream

Earl Swift · It Books
Pages: 355
Format: Hardcover

A brilliant blend of Shop Class as Soulcraft and The Orchid Thief, Earl Swift's wise, funny, and captivating Auto Biography follows an outlaw auto dealer as he struggles to save a rusted '57 Chevy - a car that has already passed through twelve pairs of hands before his - while financial...
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Sabine Lippert's Beadwork Evolution: New Techniques Using Peyote Stitch and Right Angle Weave

Sabine Lippert · Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Sabine Lipperts unique, sophisticated jewelry designs have won her legions of fans worldwide. Now she has created a collection that not only includes 25 gorgeous projects, but also provides breathtaking variations on popular stitches to build beaders skills. From a Peyote-stitched Crocodile...
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Quilter's Academy Vol. 1--Freshman Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking

Harriet Hargrave · C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

This must-have course guides you step by step through the basics of quiltmaking, from setting up your sewing space to binding and finishing your first quilt. Classroom-tested lessons draw on best-selling author Harriet Hargrave's many years of teaching experience.
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The Life of the Automobile: The Complete History of the Motor Car

Steven Parissien · Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Hardcover

The Life of the Automobile is the first comprehensive world history of the car.The automobile has arguably shaped the modern era more profoundly than any other human invention, and author Steven Parissien examines the impact, development, and significance of the automobile over its turbulent...
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Military Aviation in the Gulf South: A Photographic History

Vincent Caire · LSU Press
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

In 1914, the U.S. Navy established its first air station in Pensacola, Florida. Two years later, the U.S. Army, after training its pilots in the skies of Texas, conducted its first combat flights. In the decades that followed and through World War II, the Gulf South welcomed over two hundred...
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Party: Christmas Crafts, Recipes, Activities

Matt Shay · Lark Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

"T""was the night before the ugly sweater soiree""A""nd all through your place, ""Y""our perfect party clothes were put away without even a trace. ""Y""our guests will drink cranberry cocktails and craft, ""W""hile...
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Cross-Stitch to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 40 Simple Patterns

Leah Lintz · Interweave
Pages: 109
Format: Print book

Maximize the fun of needlework and minimize the stress! Discover how relaxing and satisfying crafting can be! In Cross-Stitch to Calm you'll stitch away your stress with this simple, yet meditative craft. Only a bit of embroidery floss, a needle, and fabric are needed. 40 unique, yet simple...
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