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Knitting Short Rows: Techniques for Great Shapes & Angles

Jennifer Dassau · Interweave Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Shape your knitwear seamlessly--using short-rows! Add seamless curves, soft angles, and depth to your finished pieces with Knitting Short Rows. Inside, Jennifer Dassau teaches you this essential technique in a beautiful package, providing know-how and design inspiration. Learn to create...
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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Learn to Knit, Love to Knit

Anna Wilkinson · Potter Craft
Format: Paperback

Young designer Anna Wilkinson offers the cutest patterns ever for garments and accessories, plus comprehensive tutorials for beginners and intermediate knitters alike.Colorful, fun, and utterly adorable, Anna Wilkinson's designs appeal to beginner knitters who haven't been inspired...
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Modern Country Knits: 30 Designs from Juniper Moon Farm

Susan Gibbs · Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book

Susan Gibbs gave up a power position as a network news producer to become a shepherd and establish Juniper Moon Farm—and these 30 modern country knits all use her own popular line of commercially produced yarns. Featuring contributions by such notable designers as Tabetha Hedrick and Yoko...
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Stylish Weddings: 50 Simple Ideas to Make from Top Designers

Jenny Doh · Lark Crafts
Pages: 143
Format: Paperback

Customize your wedding, with beautiful designer-created projects. You'll find quick, simple, and stunning items to make from each top designer, including invitations, table settings, favors, decorations, and gifts for the bridal party. With six signature themes to choose from, we've got the perfect...
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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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Small Space Garden Ideas

Philippa Pearson · DK Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Perfect for people who have little space to garden, whether a doorstep, balcony, or part of a wall. Small Space Garden Ideas is full of creative ideas for making use of every growing space available. From windowsills and hanging baskets to rooftop containers and vertical gardens, Small...
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Charm School?18 Quilts from 5" Squares: A Beginner's Guide

Vanessa Goertzen · C&T Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Put charm squares to the test with 18 quilts using precut 5" x 5" squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you'll...
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Quilt Lovely: 15 Vibrant Projects Using Piecing and Applique

Jen Kingwell · Fons & Porter
Format: Print book

Let your fabrics inspire you to create your own lovely combinations!Quilt designer Jen Kingwell brings you fifteen amazing new quilt designs in "Quilt Lovely." With nine gorgeous quilt projects that use a variety of techniques, including applique, hand sewing and hand quilting,...
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Girl with a Sewing Machine: The no-fuss guide to making and adapting your own clothes

JENNIFFER TAYLOR · Search Press
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Create your own unique clothes to fit your personality and your shape.This stylish, instructive book from The Great British Sewing Bee's Jenniffer Taylor shows you how to make and adapt your own clothes in a simple, no-fuss way. Using Jenniffer's fun and imaginative ideas, this book will...
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200 Tips for Jewelry Making: Tips,Techniques and Trade Secrets

Xuella Arnold · Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips. This book packs in the combined wisdom of two successful jewelry-makers who are consummate problem solvers. Together they show the reader how to fix common mistakes, improvise tools and discover ways to save...
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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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The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Muggles, Witches, and Wizards Alike

Jamie Harrington · Adams Media
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback

Charming crafts even Muggles can make! You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies...
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