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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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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018: The Official Red Book

R S YEOMAN · Whitman Pub Llc
Format: Hardcover

The second Deluxe Edition MEGA RED is the latest expanded version of the hobby s best-selling Red Book (more than 23 million copies sold since 1946) . With pages 30% larger than the regular edition s, and weighing in at 1,504 pages (more than three times the page count) , the new Deluxe...
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How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day In Between

Jenny Rosenstrach · Ballantine
Pages: 336
Format: Print book

From the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York Times bestseller Dinner: The Playbook comes a warm and inviting guide with more than one hundred time-tested recipes and a host of inspiring ideas for turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday...
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Let's Sew

Dk. · Dk Publishing, 2016.
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Get crafty! Learn how to sew with 10 easy projects for kids and beginners in Let's Sew. Filled with sewing ideas and guides, Let's Sew is the perfect book for kids who are joining the DIY trend. Kids will learn the invaluable skill of sewing on a button as well as a running stitch. There...
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Roped In: Creative Craft Projects Made with Rope

Gemma Patford · Hardie Grant
Pages: 176
Format: Flexibound

Gemma employs her famous ropework and all-round craft genius to offer a range of projects and crafty tricks to make your life more fabulous. Looking for a macramé plant holder to spruce up your living room? Want to create a swanky dog lead for your favorite pet? Looking to give your...
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Banners, Buntings, Garlands & Pennants: 40 Creative Ideas Using Paper, Fabric & More

Kathy Sheldon · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Festive and eye-catching, banners, buntings, garlands, and pennants add visual fun to almost any type of celebration or space. These 40 quick and easy projects - made of paper, fabric, felt, and more - make beautiful displays. Use them for special events, for holidays, when entertaining,...
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Self-striping yarn studio

Carol J Sulcoski · Lark Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Self-striping yarn is increasingly popular with crafters, but many knitters lack the knowledge to work with the yarn effectively. Carol Sulcoski's latest book begins with a comprehensive technical section that explains how to use and manipulate self-striping yarn - something no previous...
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Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing, Natural Skin Care Soaps

Anne-Marie Faiola · Storey Publishing
Pages: 239
Format: Print book

The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life's little pleasures. And with the help of author Anne-Marie Faiola, it's easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges...
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Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares: For Beginners and Up, a Unique Approach to Learning to Knit

Che Lam · St. Martin's Griffin, 2016.
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Never thought that YOU could knit? Well, with Learn How to Knit with 50 Squares, you will discover all the essential skills that you need, one stitch at a time. Learn a new stitch by knitting a square, following a clear step-by-step tutorial and chart. By the time you've finished the square,...
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Celtic Cable Crochet: 18 Crochet Patterns for Modern Cabled Garments & Accessories

Bonnie Barker · Interweave Pr
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Warm up your wardrobe with beautiful cabled pieces! The possibilities of crochet cables are endless! In this stunning collection, author and fiber artist Bonnie Barker debuts 18 gorgeous new designs for today's crafter. Using step-by-step directions and irresistible photography, Bonnie...
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Crochet to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 18 Colorful Crochet Patterns

Interweave Editors · Interweave Pr
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Discover the relaxing craft of crochet! Creative and calming, crafting is the perfect way to destress! In Crochet to Calm you'll learn how the repetitive motion of this popular craft can not only clear your mind but also result in beautiful projects you'll be proud to show off! Best yet?...
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Wise Craft Quilts: A Guide to Turning Beloved Fabrics into Meaningful Patchwork

Blair Stocker · Roost Books
Pages: 173
Format: Hardcover

Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts.In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured here...
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Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue 2018: Countries of the World G-i

James E. Kloetzel · Scott Pub Inc Co
Pages: 1700
Format: Paperback

This is a special 150th Anniversary edition. The Scott Catalogue of postage stamps, published by Scott Publishing Co, is updated annually and lists all the stamps of the entire world which its editors recognize as issued for postal purposes. It is published in eight large volumes that include...
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The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking

Judi Watanabe · Creative Pub Intl, 2016.
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Handmade cards are gifts, creative expressions, keepsakes, and relationship builders. Beneath the cardstock and embellishments is deep emotion from the card maker--encouragement, celebration, commemoration, and love. Unlike many store-bought cards that are thrown away, handmade cards are cherished...
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