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Hack That Tote!: Mix & Match Elements to Create Your Perfect Bag

Mary Abreu · C&T Publishing
Pages: 104
Format: Print book

One pattern, infinite looks! With simple tweaks, you can reinvent the basic tote 11 ways, sewing useful projects like a backpack, messenger bag, laundry duffle, and stylish cross-body purse. Create your perfect carryall by adding zippers, pockets, handles, drawstrings, and purse hardware...
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The Costume Making Guide: Creating Armor and Props for Cosplay

Svetlana Quindt · Impact
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Bring your cosplay dreams to life with your own two hands! The Best Cosplay Tutorial Guide Ever! Get ready to impress ordinary mortals with your superhuman costume-making skills. You can do it no matter what your experience level with this, the first full step-by-step technique book on cosplay--with...
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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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Handbook of United States Coins 2017: The Official Blue Book, Paperbook Edition

R S Yeoman · Whitman Publishing
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual Handbook of United States Coins: The Official Blue Book to make buying offers. It's not just for professional coin dealers, though. You can use the Blue Book to find out how much your coins are worth! Thousands of price listings offer a real-world...
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Extraordinary Hand Lettering: Creative Lettering Ideas for Celebrations, Events, Decor, & More

Doris Wai · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Flexibound

Are you a curious hand lettering beginner or long-time enthusiast looking to take your craft to the next level? Or are you a DIY guru or event planner wishing to breathe new life into a boring gift, event signage, or party décor? Extraordinary Hand Lettering opens your eyes to the endless...
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Scott 2017 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Volume 2: C-F: Countries of the World C-F

Donna Houseman · Amos Media Co.
Pages: 1688
Format: Print book

"Includes new stamp listings through the March 2016 Linn's stamp news monthly catalogue update."
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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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Simpe Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time

Karen Miller · Cico Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

35 beautifully simple designs to knit in natural yarns. Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie, of online yarn store Mrs. Moon, bring you stitch-by-stitch proof that it can be super-simple to create modern-casual knitted clothes, accessories, and homeware. There are quick-to-knit pieces that you can make...
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Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2017

Terry Kovel · Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pages: 592
Format: Print book

The 49th edition of Kovels', the leading antiques price guide, includes 25,000 listings and more than 2,500 full-color photographs. Kovels' is the most complete and best-illustrated price guide available, from the most trusted name in the industry. It features exceptionally...
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Continuous Crochet: Create Seamless Sweaters, Shrugs, Shawls and More--with Minimal Finishing!

Kristin Omdahl · Interweave Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Make beautiful, seamless garments and accessories using basic crochet stitches and join-as-you-go techniques.

Attention, style-conscious crocheters! Are you looking to expand your handmade wardrobe with attractive, wearable projects, using eye-catching but easy-to-make construction?...

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Ned the Knitting Pirate

Diana Murray · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

The crew of the pirate ship the Rusty Heap are a fearsome bunch! They're tougher than gristle and barnacle grit. They heave and they ho and they swab and they . . . knit?

Well, one of them does, at least! Unfortunately for Ned, his knitting doesn't go over well with...

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Three-Dimensional Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Artist-Inspired Projects in Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, and More

Maja Pitamic · Chicago Review Press Incorporated
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Three-dimensional art is bold, tactile, and fun - in other words, perfect for children who love to get their hands dirty. Three-Dimensional Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose. Children will: - Weave...
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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...

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The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary: 150 new stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth & in the round

Wendy Bernard · Harry N Abrams
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Wendy Bernard's groundbreaking reference title Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary was the first of its kind to provide stitch patterns written for top-down, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round constructions - and readers took notice. Now Bernard is back with The Knitting...
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Epic Cosplay Costumes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Sewing Your Own Costume Designs

Kristie Good · Fons & Porter L C
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

The Ultimate Guide to Cosplay, Costumes and Conventions!

Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs. Award-winning artist Kristie Good...
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