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Patchwork Embroidery

Aimee Ray · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Patchwork isn't just for quilts! By sewing different pieces of fabric together, stitchers can also make bags, clothing, toys, artwork, housewares, and much more. Add embroidery to the mix, and the possibilities are endless. Bestselling author Aimee Ray (the "Doodle Stitching"...
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Karina Garcia's DIY Slime

Karina Garci?a C · Sizzle Press
Pages: 79
Format: Paperback

Create your own slime at home by following these 15 easy, borax-free slime recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia.Get ready to become a slime master with these fifteen DIY recipes from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia! This full color book, with step-by-step instructions, will teach...
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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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Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again

JESSIE ALKIRE · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again, kids will build a working wrecking ball, pulley elevator, bridge, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips...
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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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Creating the French Look

Annie Sloan · CICO Books; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

The French interior evokes a way of life to aspire to, with its good food,unhurried pace and, above all, its past for which many people feel nostalgia.Developed over hundreds of years, the French look reflects all tastes, from the cultivated grandeur of the chateau to the simplicity of rural...
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Bead It, Iron It, Love It!: Over 300 Great Motifs for Fuse Beads

Kaisa Holsting · Barron'S
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Pixel art using melty beads is the latest cool craze to hit the crafting community. All you need to get started is a peg board, a bucket of beads, and an ordinary iron! Discover how easy it is to create unique, eye-popping accessories and jewelry out of fuse beads. This creative how-to...
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2017 Collector Car Price Guide: From the Editors of Old Cars Report Price Guide

Old Cars Report Price Guide Editors · Krause Publications
Pages: 848
Format: Print book

11 decades of pricing! The ONE-OF-A-KIND RESOURCE for antique and hobby vehicles is packed with pricing information not found anywhere else. From Curved Dash Oldsmobiles, to big-finned cruisers of the 1950s, to 1960s muscle, we show you what people are paying for cars in the collector vehicle...
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Designing Life's Celebrations

DeJuan Stroud · Rizzoli International Publications
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

A fresh guide to entertaining, with a focus on tabletop and floral design, from celebrity event designer DeJuan Stroud. DeJuan Stroud is known for elegant weddings, celebrity events, and movie premieres, but his dream is to inspire and encourage everyone to bring flowers and beauty into...
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Mason Jar Nation: The Jars that Changed America and 50 Clever Ways to Use Them Today

JoAnn Moser · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Learn how to make more than 50 Mason jar projects, including luminaries, planters, and upcycled art, in this eagerly anticipated book for DIYers!Mason Jar Nation begins by exploring the Mason jar's impact on America since its 1858 patent. Prior to the jar's invention, settlers had no reliable...
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Built-ins and Storage: A Homeowner's Guide

David Schiff · The Taunton Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Getting organized is a perennially popular topic for home DIYers. Everyone wants to make optimal use of the space in their homes, and simply knowing where to find something when you need it saves frustration and time in our busy lives. Intelligently designed storage is the answer, and custom...
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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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Carefree Crochet: 50 Soft, Fashionable Projects That Make You Feel Good

MAY BRITT BJELLA ZAMORI · Trafalgar Square Books
Pages: 153
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to your introduction to the beauties of carefree crochet! May Britt Bjella Zamori is firmly in love with the possibilities of dynamic openwork, playing with yarn weight, and crochet that's easy and eyecatching at the same time. In this eye-opening collection, you'll find...
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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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Building Sheds

Joseph Truini · Taunton Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

All the expert advice you need to build a shed from start to finish, from evaluating storage needs to basic construction to putting the finishing touches on the roof. Features five new sheds. This well-illustrated guide offers a range of building options, with complete instructions and plans...
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