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The Magical World of Moss Gardening

Annie Martin · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Mosses are a gardener's dream. These emerald beauties thrive where nothing else grows, and they provide year-round interest in all climates. Deer-resistant and immune to typical garden insects and diseases, mosses offer erosion control and help prevent water run-off. Try placing these...
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A Very Merry Paper Christmas: 25 Creative Ornaments & Decorations

Lark Crafts · Lark Crafts
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

It's the most wonderful time of the year - so celebrate in style with your own festive, homemade paper crafts. From wreaths and buntings to table settings, tree toppers, and ornaments, this collection of 25 projects offers a bounty of decorative items for a beautiful holiday. Created...
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AmiguruME Pets: Make Cute Crochet Animals

Allison Hoffman · Lark Crafts
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback

Crochet yourself a cute pet with the irresistible art of amigurumi!
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, adorable, stuffed animals and creatures - and this collection delivers on the sweetness. Crochet more than 60 projects, including dogs (Chihuahua, Yorkshire...
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Modern Beaded Lace: Beadweaving Techniques for Stunning Jewelry Designs

Cynthia Newcomer · Interweave Pr
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Learn the secrets of making beautiful beaded lace! In Modern Beaded Lace, beadweaver extraordinaire Cynthia Newcomer translates her love for lace into exquisite beaded creations. Using basic beadweaving stitches, she transforms delicate seed beads and sparkling crystals into flowers, leaves,...
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In & Out of Paris: Gardens of Secret Delights

Zahid Sardar · Gibbs Smith
Format: Hardcover

Gardens of Secret Delights Among the more than 30 great and small projects within In Out of Paris are Vaux-le-Vicomte, Versailles, and Courancesall classic André Le Nôtrestyle French gardens. Also discover the Paris gardens of celebrated artist Jean-Michel Othoniel and art aficionado...
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Out of the Box

Jemma Westing · Dk Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Twenty-five interactive cardboard model projects that engage kids' creativity and "out of the box" thinking skills through hands-on learning and the application of science-based principles.Kids can bring old cardboard to life and build recycled creations they can play with,...
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Big.Knit.Love.: 20 Chunky Knit Fashions

Linda Zemba Burhance · Taunton Press
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Big knitting is fast and fashionable! Big.Knit.Love. introduces newbies and experienced knitters to knitting with big needles and bulky, super bulky, and jumbo yarns with 20 patterns for gorgeous wearables. Called one of the most important knitting trends by Lion Brand Yarn, knitting...

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The Official Red Book: A Guide Book of U.S. Coins 2013

R S Yeoman · Whitman Publishing
Pages: 447
Format: Print book

The Official Red Book® A Guide Book of United States Coins 66th Edition. Collectors around the country love the convenience of the spiralbound edition. It opens up and lies flat on the table while you study your coin collection. And of course it includes all the historical background,...
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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Sewing: Techniques & Patterns

Place des Editeurs · Sterling
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From cushions to cradle blankets, from kids’ clothes to a kimono, this wide-ranging reference by the author of last season’s Embroidery offers all the techniques needed to hand- or machine-sew clothing and home accessories.The designs in this wonderfully practical guide showcase...
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The Knitting Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask

Margaret Radcliffe · Storey Publishing, LLC; New edition edition
Format: Print book

Margaret Radcliffes classic QA guide is better than ever! This thoroughly revised and updated new edition gives expert answers to scores of new questions that knitters have asked since the first edition was published. Youll find more than a dozen new cast ons and bind offs new techniques...
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The Complete Book of Woodworking: Detailed Plans for More Than 40 Fabulous Projects

Landauer Corporation · Landauer
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover

More than 40 fabulous projects and 1,200 step-by-step illustrations offer users information they need to become master woodworkers.
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