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Project Teen: Handmade Gifts Your Teen Will Love

Melissa Mortenson · C&T Publishing / Stash Books

Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique a.k.a....
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Uncommon Cards: Stationery Made with Found Treasures, Recycled Objects, and a Little Imagination

Jeanne Williamson · Running Press

The right greeting card is hard to find, but with the most basic sewing machine and a few recycled materials, you’ll have cards for every occasion in a snap. With 52 sewn designs made from easy-to-follow, straightforward instructions, you can show just how much you care with a beautiful,...
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New Crafts: Picture Framing: 20 inspirational projects shown step by step

Rian Kanduth · Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

Creative frames explored in classic and contemporary techniques; clear instructions show how to make mounts and cut glass, how to join and assemble, and how to create many different framing effects from woodstain to verre eglomise.
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Artful Christmas: 30 Elegant Craft Projects

Susan Wasinger · Lark Crafts

Celebrate a merry Christmas in an artfully decorated home! Crafters will feel the joy as they make 30 elegant yet incredibly easy projects out of the most affordable and accessible materials. Deck the halls with a lacy air-dried clay wreath, a stamped muslin bag Advent calendar, festive...
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How to make slipcovers : designing, measuring, and sewing perfect-fit slipcovers for chairs, sofas, and ottomans

Patricia Hoskins · Storey Publishing
Pages: 124
Format: Print book

Give your favorite furniture a new look! Patricia Hoskins, co-author of the best-selling One-Yard Wonders, offers simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making your own slipcovers for dining chairs, easy chairs, ottomans, and sofas with either loose back pillows or fixed cushions....
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Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose: Pollinators - Herbs and Veggies - Aromatherapy - Many More

Shawna Coronado · Cool Springs Pr
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Make a beautiful, practical, environmentally conscious garden, even in a small space - grow UP with a living wall!A living wall is a vertical structure, usually outside the home, that is built with live plants growing in containers hung in a decorative arrangement.Sometimes called "Green...
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The Professional Design Guide to Green Roofs

Karla Dakin · Timber Press
Pages: 300
Format: Hardcover

Until recently, most green rooftop gardens were little more than variations on sedum mats on four inches of soil. Now, designers are creating cutting-edge green roofs that focus not only on critical environmental issue like heat, storm management, and ecosystem development, but also on the aesthetics,...
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Better Homes and Gardens 150 Quick and Easy Furniture Projects: Clever Makeovers in a a Weekend or Less

Better Homes and Gardens · Better Homes and Gardens Books
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

More than 150 fresh ideas for creating exciting new pieces in a weekend or less Featuring more than 150 innovative furniture flips and projects, this is a must-have guide for those looking to save money, live greener, and create unique pieces that showcase individual style. All of the stunning...
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Radiant Landscapes: Transform Tiled Colors & Textures into Dramatic Quilts

Gloria Loughman · C&T Publishing

Light not only catches the eye, it can transform your work into something truly magical. With four inspiring projects to get you started, Gloria Loughman shows you how light can set a mood. You’ll get stunning results with her mosaic tile process for capturing the essence of natural...
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Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden

Niki Jabbour · Storey Publishing
Pages: 263
Format: Paperback

Vegetable gardens can be designed for flavor AND fun! Niki Jabbour, author of the best-selling The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, has collected 73 plans for novel and inspiring food gardens from her favorite superstar gardeners, including Amy Stewart, Amanda Thomsen, Barbara Pleasant, Dave...
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