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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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Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary® Volume Five: Lace Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue® Knitting Magazine

Vogue Knitting Magazine · Sixth&Spring Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

The newest volume in Vogue Knitting’s must-have series!  Lovely, versatile lace comes in infinite varieties—light and airy, chunky, intricate—and is perennially popular with knitters. Featuring clear, concise instructions, charts, and gorgeous color photographs of over...
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Flowstones: Beautiful Creations from Polymer Clay

Amy Goldin · Countryman Press
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Flowstones are mesmerizing to look at and to hold -- and they're easy to make! Conceived of by artist Amy Goldin, "flowstones" are crafted by molding a sheet of polymer clay around a smooth river rock. They impart a sense of calm to the holder, grounded by the weight and soothed...
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Dare to Sketch: A Guide to Drawing on the Go

FELIX SCHEINBERGER · Watson-Guptill
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

An inspirational, instructional, and visually stimulating guide to sketching and drawing. Dare to Sketch is filled with practical tips about which materials to use, a variety of subject matter ranging from easy to more challenging, and wisdom about overcoming creative blocks and fear of making...
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Goop Clean Beauty

Goop. · Grand Central Life & Style
Pages: 272
Format: Print book

The ultimate beauty guide from the experts at GOOP--the trusted resource for healthy, mindful living, curated by Gwyneth Paltrow Millions of women around the world turn to the clean-living team at GOOP for beauty advice. From nontoxic product recommendations, red carpet- (and everyday-)...
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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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Gifts in Jars: Homemade Cookie Mixes, Soup Mixes, Candles, Lotions, Teas, and More!

Natalie Wise · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 132
Format: Print book

Learn to make dozens of unique gifts packaged perfectly in glass jars of various shapes and sizes. Do you have an aspiring gardener on your list? Make a "plant bomb" jar with your favorite flower seeds or an adorable terrarium featuring easy-to-grow air plants. Headed to a bridal...
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Dragons, Crystals & Chainmaille: Jewelry to Inspire Your Imagination

Jane Danley Cruz · Kalmbach Books
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

This book celebrates the fascination with jewelry centered on, Medieval, Renaissance and other worldly elements. The influence of the popular Games of Thrones and Harry Potter series of books and shows has fueled this growing interest. Twenty Five projects using popular icons and materials...
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Yard & Garden Tractor: Service Manual (Yard and Garden Tractor Service Manual Vol 1: Single-Cylinder Models)

Not Available · Primedia; 1 edition
Pages: 632
Format: Paperback

Yard & garden tractors
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Easy Fair Isle Knitting: 26 Projects with a Modern Twist

Martin Storey · Trafalgar Square Pub
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

This collection of easy Fair Isle knits from renowned knitwear designer Martin Storey has 26 designs for you, your home; and your friends and family, all of which use only two colors in a row. Well within the grasp of even a novice Fair Isle knitter. Martin has included a range of softly...
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Friendship Bracelets: All Grown Up: Hemp, Floss, and Other Boho Chic Designs to Make

Suzanne McNeill · Design Originals
Pages: 63
Format: Paperback

Add instant eco-chic street fashion to any outfit with friendship bracelets! Get that trendy bohemian look with bountiful, bright colors on your arms and wrists. Inside you ll find dozens of stylish designs and easy techniques for making beautiful bracelets with embroidery floss and hemp.Friendship...
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Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden

Ruth Rogers Clausen · Timber Press
Pages: 426
Format: Print book

Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted...
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Bead Embroidery

Shelley Cox · Search Press; Spi edition

This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques.
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Small Air-Cooled Engine: Service Manual (Small Air-Cooled Engine Service Manual) (Small Air-Cooled Engines Service Manual)

Intertec Publishing · Primedia Business Directories & Books; 17 edition
Pages: 496
Format: Paperback

2- and 4-stroke air-cooled engines less than 15 cu. in (245cc) displacement produced through 1989. More than 30 manufacturers and 500 models covered.
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