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Knit a Vintage Christmas: 22 Stocking, Ornament, and Gift Patterns from Christmas Past

Candi Derr · Stackpole Books
Format: Print book

Nothing sparks nostalgia like Christmastime. We watch the holiday classics like Its a Wonderful Life and pull out our same decorations each year because we love the memories they bring. The patterns in Knit a Vintage Christmas will both evoke memories of bygone eras and become heirloom...
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Embroidery for the Absolute Beginner

Susie Johns · Search Press Ltd
Pages: 189
Format: Print book

The book introduces the reader to many different stitchery techniques from simple cross stitch to intricate pulled threadwork. Some of the techniques are useful for making decorative borders, while others are good for adding spot designs, monograms and lettering, and applying beads and sequins....
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Radiant Bride: The Beauty, Diet, Fitness, and Fashion Plan for Your Big Day

Alexis Wolfer · Running Press
Pages: 232
Format: Print book

Want to look and feel better than ever on your wedding day? Look no further.Radiant Bride is a holistic guide to beauty, diet, fitness, and fashion designed to take you from "Yes" to "I do" (and even through to the honeymoon!) gorgeously - and sanely. You'll stop...
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52 Prepper's Projects for Parents and Kids: A Project a Week to Help Prepare Your Child for the Unpredictable

David Nash · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback

Prepare your child for the unpredictable through 52 prepper projects. Teach them basic outdoors survival skills, first aid, how to create their own "bug-out bag," and more.
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Sew a Modern Halloween: Make 15 Spooky Projects for Your Home

RIEL NASON · C&T Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Decorate your home for Halloween with projects made from 5 easy and stylish block motifs, including skulls, spiderwebs, and spooky eyes! Make use of your favorite trendy Halloween fabrics as you sew pillows, runners, place mats, wine bags, and more, many of which can be made in a weekend,...
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50 Knitted Dolls

Sarah Keen · GMC Publications
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Delight children and adults alike by creating a whole host of fun and fabulous knitted characters from this latest book by best-selling author, Sarah Keen. Inside you'll find 50 knitted dolls in costume and work attire, including graduates, a doctor, fire-fighter, painter and decorator,...
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Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American History In and Around Washington, D.C.

Jesse J. Holland · Globe Pequot; 1st edition
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback

Millions of people visit the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S.Capitol each year. If they only hear the standard story, a big question remains:“Where’s the black history?”Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitolanswers this...
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Creating Really Awesome Free Things: 100 Seriously Fun, Super Easy Projects for Kids

Jamie Dorobek · Adams Media
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

100 kid-friendly projects from the creator of C.R.A.F.T.!Get ready for some serious family fun! Filled with 100 fun crafts, Creating Really Awesome Free Things helps you develop your child's creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills--all while using common household items. Each...
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Idiot's Guides: Nail Art

Emily Draher · Alpha
Format: Print book

Nail art has exploded onto the scene, giving girls and women a virtually limitless outlet for creativity. Idiot's Guides: Nail Art offers a step-by-step tutorial for creating eye-catching designs and effects, as well as basic manicure and pedicure instructions and an introduction to specialized...
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Handbook of United States Coins 2018: The Official Blue Book, Paperback

R S YEOMAN · WHITMAN PUBLISHING
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual Handbook of United States Coins - the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK - to make buying offers. You can use it to find out how much your coins are worth! The Blue Book's price listing offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around...
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Beading All-Stars: 20 Jewelry Projects from Your Favorite Designers

Lark Crafts · Lark Crafts
Format: Book

Profiles beaded jewelry designers, in a text with twenty projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs for necklaces, bracelets, cuffs, and earrings.
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101 Amazing Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar: Sooth An Upset Stomach, Get More Energy, Wash Out Cat Urine and 98 More!

Susan Branson · Familius
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback

You've probably heard that apple cider vinegar can boost your immune system, but did you know it can fight asthma, cure hiccups, and even remove the smell of cat urine? Millions of people are turning away from the harsh effects of modern solutions and back to the gentle but powerful benefits...
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Paper Planes: 25 Superdynamic Aeroplanes to Make and Fly

DAVID MITCHELL · Collins & Brown
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Bold and custom-designed, this squadron of paper airplanes includes models both simple and complex, from a basic glider (a particular favorite with bored children everywhere) to a jet fighter that soars straight and stall-free. The brightly illustrated, innovative, and detailed designs...
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No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes

Amanda Jean Nyberg · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 127
Format: Paperback

Rescue your fabric scraps -- even the smallest pieces -- with 16 satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan...
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The Daily Face: 25 Makeup Looks for Day, Night, and Everything In Between!

Annamarie Tendler · Chronicle Books
Format: Print book

Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler's Daily Face feature on her hugely popular Tumblr blog has inspired hundreds of thousands of followers. Now in her first book, she takes readers around the clock with 25 easy-to-achieve looks for everything from an afternoon first date to a retro-glam...
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