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Now I Sit Me Down: From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History
Witold Rybczynski · Farrar
Pages: 256
Format: Print book
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Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere?In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable... |
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Finishing Wood
Editors of Fine Woodworking · Taunton Press
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
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A great finish can make even a simple project look terrific. A bad finish can ruin the most well-built, sophisticated piece of furniture. Finishing can be a daunting and mystifying task to many woodworkers and DIYers who fear wrecking their projects at this late stage in the process. This... |
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Fabergé and the Russian Crafts Tradition: An Empire's Legacy
Margaret Trombly · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
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A beautifully illustrated book on Russian decorative arts, published to coincide with an exhibition at the Walters Art MuseumThis book gives a fascinating overview of Russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished crafts tradition that persisted over nine centuries. It includes... |
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Miller's Art Deco: Living with the Art Deco Style
Judith Miller · Mitchell Beazley
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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With its streamlined shapes and forward-looking approach, the Art Deco style still looks modern today. In the 1920s and 1930s, designers and craftsmen made innovative use of both natural and man-made materials to produce elegant pieces that broke with tradition and celebrated the future.... |
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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide
SHANNON MULLETT-BOWLSBY · Lark Crafts
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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From renowned crochet designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference manual for the absolute beginner. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first... |
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Embellished Mini-Quilts: Creative Little Works of Art
Jamie Fingal · Lark Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
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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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Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living
Sharon Holland · Landauer Publishing LLC
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
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In Utility-Style Quilts for Everyday Living, renowned fabric and quilt designer Sharon Holland provides:12 well illustrated projects, ranging from table runners to a queen-sized quilt Great beginner book Skill-building design tips and suggestions throughout Teaches each technique in an unintimidating... |
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A Babysitter's Guide to Keeping the Kids Entertained
Abby Colich · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Print book
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You arrive at your babysitting job. Now what? Whether youre babysitting infants, toddlers, or school age children, weve got simple, mess-free activities sure to keep kids entertained. Each activity lists the inexpensive, everyday items needed, and can be finished and cleaned up before the parents... |
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Colour Confident Stitching: How to Create Beautiful Colour Palettes
Karen Barbe? · Pimpernel Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
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Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, any stitching project can be enhanced by a well-chosen color palette. This book makes creating color palettes a fun and enjoyable part of the design process. It is divided into three parts: Understanding Colour; Feeling Colour and Stitching... |
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Freehand Fashion: Learn to Sew the Perfect Wardrobe
Chinelo Bally · Pavilion Books
Pages: 192
Format: Print book
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Create beautiful clothing . . . without a pattern! In Freehand Fashion, designer Chinelo Bally reveals her sewing secrets and unique method of fabric cutting, based on a traditional Nigerian technique. Using a series of basic garment blocks, anyone can make an entire wardrobe of fashionable... |
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Quilled Mandalas: 30 Paper Projects for Creativity and Relaxation
Alli Bartkowski · Lark
Pages: 144
Format: Print book
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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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The Big Book of Bird Houses & Bird Feeders
Thom Boswell · Sterling
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
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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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Lace Yarn Studio: Garments, Hats, and Fresh Ideas for Lace Yarn
Carol Sulcoski · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
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Contains projects from hats and mittens to scarves, wraps, and even sweaters and afghans."Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns--created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented... |
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