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Quilled Mandalas: 30 Paper Projects for Creativity and Relaxation

Alli Bartkowski · Lark
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Two hot trends - paper quilling and mandala-themed crafting - come together in 30 new projects from the co-owner of the popular company, Quilled Creations. Alli Bartkowski explains the basic tools and techniques of quilling, from curling and crimping the paper to forming scrolls, strips,...
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Embellished Mini-Quilts: Creative Little Works of Art

Jamie Fingal · Lark Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

The quilts may be small, but the design innovations are BIG! Each one of these mini-quilts measures less than 36" long by 36" wide, and features the most creative, detailed, and beautiful embellishments you've ever seen. Created by top-name quilters, and with spectacular images...
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Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers

Judith Durant · Storey Publishing
Pages: 286
Format: Print book

Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps,...
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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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How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

Emma Varnam · GMC Publications
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback

If you've been thinking about taking up crochet but didn't know where to start, How to Crochet is the perfect guide for the absolute beginner. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything...
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The Skirt Emporium: Sew 25 fun and fabulous designs for all sizes and ages, with ideas for many more

MADAME ZSAZSA · Search Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

This fun, quirky book is packed with 25 gorgeous, colorful skirts for women of all sizes and girls of all ages. All of the projects can be easily customized using the full-size patterns given in the back: all can be made for adults or children, and advice is given on how to create maternity...
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Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book: A Modern Guide to Sewing Fabulous Vintage Styles

Gretchen Hirsch · STC Craft
Pages: 235
Format: Print book

Every vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up to the popular Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create...
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Embroider Your Life: Simple Techniques & 150 Stylish Motifs to Embellish Your World

Nathalie Mornu · DK
Pages: 124
Format: Print Length

With 150 motifs designed by 20 of today's most popular embroidery artists selected from Instagram and Etsy, learn the simplest embroidery stitches and techniques, and see the diverse ways the motifs can be used.Explore color, stitch variations, fabric grounds, thread types, scale, fills,...
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101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home: A Nerdy Farm Wife's All-Natural DIY Projects Using Commonly Found Herbs, Flowers & Other Plants

Jan Berry · Page Street Pub Co
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with These Easy, All-Natural Herbal ProductsKick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with the simple, versatile projects in 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health &...
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Vintage Crafts: 75 Do-It-Yourself Decorating Projects Using Candles, Colors, and Other Flea Market Finds

Clara Lidstr?m · Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Vintage flair isnt just classy and cute its fun to create and perfect for any budget So let your creativity run wild on trips to the flea market and dont back down from that deal at the yard sale With Vintage Crafts use paper scraps teacups and a splash of paint to decorate your house room...
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The Big Book of Bird Houses & Bird Feeders

Thom Boswell · Sterling
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Big, beautiful, and filled with breathtaking photographs and unique projects, this is one book every bird lover simply must have. It’s got everything, from design considerations to construction basics to a jaw-dropping assortment of feeders, baths, and houses to make. Information...
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Modern Machine Quilting: Make a perfectly finished quilt on your home machine

Catherine Redford · Fons & Porter L C
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

A Fresh Approach to Fresh Quilting! Clean lines, bold colors, contemporary designs--quilting has gone modern! And this book is the ultimate guide for creating modern quilts at home, all on a standard sewing machine. From the start, award-winning quilter and teacher Catherine Redford guides...
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The T-Shirt Quilt Book: Create One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes - Make 8 Projects or Design Your Own

Lindsay Conner · C&T Publishing
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

Turn treasured tees into something brand new -- a T-shirt quilt! Sew 8 special memory quilts, from a pillow or baby throw to bed quilts in multiple sizes. Learn the secrets to choosing, cutting, and interfacing tees. Get troubleshooting tips, like working with too-small shirts and adding...
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My Handmade Wedding: A crafter's guide to making your big day perfect

Marrianne Mercer · Search Press Limited
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

Ideal for creative, budget-savvy brides and grooms to be, this practical, friendly guide will help couples plan and personalize their big day. It begins with a chapter on organization: assessing your needs and your budget, selecting a theme and a style and working out what to do when. It then...
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Creative Leather Jewelry: 21 Stylish Projects That Make a Statement

Christina Anton · Lark Crafts
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Luxurious leather never goes out of fashion - and now Christina Anton, owner of Boo and Boo Factory in Chicago, shows how to leather to create bold, unique jewelry with a modern, architectural touch. Anton pushes the limits of traditional leather craft and designs wearable art that's...
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