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Sewing Machine Magic: Make the Most of Your Machine--Demystify Presser Feet and Other Accessories * Tips and Tricks for Smooth Sewing * 10 Easy, Creative Projects

Steffani Lincecum · Creative Publishing int'l
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

With just a little know-how and the right accessories, you can get the most out of your sewing machine and give all your sewing and quilting projects a professional look!In Sewing Machine Magic, author and sewing expert Steffani Lincecum shares 30 years of experience on how to handle a sewing...
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Faux Taxidermy Knits: 15 Wild Animal Knitting Patterns

Louise Walker · David & Charles
Pages: 127
Format: Paperback

Faux taxidermy is the hottest trend in craft and now you can knit your own animal heads and tiger rugs without any animals being injured! This fun and contemporary debut book from knitting fanatic, Louise Walker, teaches you how to make your very own wild knits with an ironic twist. Faux...
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How to Crochet: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. A Storey BASICS® Title

Sara Delaney · Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Print book

The perfect guide for beginners! Sara Delaney shows you her techniques for working a basic chain and creating single and double chain stitches. Youll learn about changing colors, joining, fastening off, reading crochet patterns, and working with different shapes. Working on small projects,...
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Self-striping yarn studio

Carol J Sulcoski · Lark Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Self-striping yarn is increasingly popular with crafters, but many knitters lack the knowledge to work with the yarn effectively. Carol Sulcoski's latest book begins with a comprehensive technical section that explains how to use and manipulate self-striping yarn - something no previous...
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Repairing Old Clocks and Watches

Anthony J. Whiten · Van Nostrand Reinhold
Format: Hardcover

This book is for amateurs, with the author describing how to make alterations out of simple and easily obtainable materials, or how to avoid the necessity for expensive tools at all. He also describes how to dismantle and assemble movements, what may go wrong with them, and how to set faults...
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A Spoonful of Sugar: Sew 20 Simple Projects to Sweeten Your Surroundings Zakka Style

Lisa Cox · Fons & Porter
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

Treat yourself to 20 sweet and original craft projects!If you love crafting but find yourself short on time, all you need is A Spoonful of Sugar!Lisa Cox, the talented designer behind A Spoonful of Sugar Designs, offers twenty fun yet functional projects to decorate your bedroom, kitchen,...
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Wedding Papercrafts: Add Handmade Charm to Your Celebration

Lark Crafts · Lark Crafts
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Pom bouquets made from the pages of an old and beloved book. A crepe crown inspired by heirloom rose gardens. Cascading butterflies to adorn chairs: nothing personalizes a wedding more than beautiful, customizable papercraft decorations. Created by top designers, these 20 exquisitely unique...
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Favorite Fabric Bowls, Boxes & Vases: 15 Quick-to-Make Projects - 45 Inspiring Variations

Linda Johansen · C & T Publishing
Pages: 79
Format: Print book

With 15 projects you can easily make in a day, best-selling author Linda Johansen teaches you to sew creative containers of all shapes and sizes. Corral your odds and ends with sturdy fabric bowls, boxes, and vases. Each project includes stylish variations and embellishment ideas ranging...
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350 Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets

JAN EATON · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after...
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Plantiful: Start Small, Grow Big with 150 Plants That Spread, Self-Sow, and Overwinter

Kristin Green · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 222
Format: Paperback

Whoever coined the phrase "money doesn't grow on trees" must not have been a resourceful gardener. While we may not be able to harvest physical money, with the right plants and techniques gardeners can rely on nature to give itself away for free. Plantiful shows you how to have...
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Toys & Prices: The World's Best Toys Price Guide

Mark Bellomo · Krause Publications; 19 edition
Format: Paperback

Welcome to Toyland!Easy-to-use and offering a nostalgic romp, Toys & Prices features 35,000 listings and 100,000 values to some of the greatest toys ever created. From Action Figures to Western Toys, this handy, comprehensive guide provides expert collecting advice, hobby insight and secondary-market...
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The Story of Fester Cat

Paul Magrs · Berkley; 1 edition
Format: Print book

I always knew that the rest of my story is gonna be a good one I dont know how I knew that but I always did Ungow I am Fester the cat Welcome to my book everyoneFrom when he first ambled into Paul Magrss yardskinny covered in flea bites and missing all but one and a half teethFester knew...
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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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