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Print, Pattern, Sew: Block-Printing Basics Simple Sewing Projects for an Inspired Wardrobe

Jen Hewett · Roost Books
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

Create bold block prints for a completely custom wardrobe--print fabrics, customize patterns, and sew garments that truly express your own style.This book offers: * Clear how-to instructions for carving motifs from soft blocks, plus 13 designs to get you started * A guide to printing...
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Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits

Kelly Coss · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Learn about makerspaces with Make It Yourself! Bots & Circuits! Young makers will discover what makerspaces are and how to hold maker events. Kids will create LED constellations, build robots, make flashlights, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions....
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Super Simple Wetland Critter Crafts: Fun and Easy Animal Crafts

Sammy Bosch · Abdo Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

"[T]hese fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about wetland animal habitats."--
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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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Arm Knitting

Alpha. · DK
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

30 quick and easy step-by-step projects that utilize the hottest needle-free trend in knitting: arm knitting.It's fast, it's easy, and it's fun. Arm Knitting features 30 step-by-step projects for head-to-toe wearables, accessories including bags and baskets, and items for the home. Every...
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First Time Crochet: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: There's a First Time For Everything

Deborah Burger · Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Print book

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginners guide that takes you by the hand, like a personal instructor, and teaches you how to crochet. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic crocheting techniques...
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You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters

Amy Herzog · Harry N Abrams
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by "but I could never knit that." Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making...
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The Complete Guide to Building with Rocks & Stone: Stonework Projects and Techniques Explained Simply

Brenda Flynn · Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

This book is designed to walk homeowners through the process of developing, planning, and implementing a stone building project. Starting with the basics, you will learn about the common types of stone and where natural stone is found throughout the United States, as well as how to gather...
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First Time Knitting: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics + 9 Projects

Carri Hammett · Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Book

Learning how to knit has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to knit. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic knitting techniques...
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2019 U.S. Coin Digest: The Complete Guide to Current Market Values

David C Harper · Krause Publications
Pages: 320
Format: Spiral-bound

Enjoy the Ease of Knowing! Take the guesswork out of your collection with 2019 U.S. Coin Digest, the most comprehensive and easy to use color guide to United States coins on the market. Featuring professionally vetted values, complete coin listings, detailed coin images and a helpful "lay-flat"...
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Finishing Wood

Editors of Fine Woodworking · Taunton Press
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback

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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Weekend Wraps: 18 Quick Knit Cowls, Scarves & Shawls

Cecily Glowik MacDonald · Interweave Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

The Fast and the Fabulous! Looking for knits that take only a little time but are big on style? Weekend Wraps features 18 designs that make short work of knitting gorgeous accessories. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre, along with some of today's top design stars, have created...
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The Modern Nerd's Guide to LARPing

Mike Sciandra · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

LARPing, or live-action role playing, is one of the hottest hobbies today. Its devoted participants develop detailed characters, inventing names and personalities, as well as costumes and props. The improvisational nature and opportunity for creativity at LARP events makes for a new experience...
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Design Your Own Crochet Projects: Magic Formulas for Creating Custom Scarves, Cowls, Hats, Socks, Mittens & Gloves

SARA DELANEY · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 256
Format: Spiral-bound

You love to crochet, but you're tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney's unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels...
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100 Little Crochet Gifts to Make

Anna Nikipirowicz · Search Press 2016.
Pages: 239
Format: Print book

Crocheting has had a huge surge in popularity in recent years and continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished crocheters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling crochet...
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