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Modern Crochet Mandalas: 50 Colorful Motifs to Crochet

Interweave Editors · Interweave Pr
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

50 mandalas in fresh, modern colors! In Modern Crochet Mandalas, you'll find more than 50 uniquely delightful pieces to stitch up whenever the mood strikes. Bursting with imagination and a playful use of color, these mandalas will keep you happily stitching the day away. Mandalas are the perfect...
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Cheaper, Better, Faster: Over 2,000 Tips and Tricks to Save You Time and Money Every Day

Mary Hunt · Revell
Pages: 386
Format: Paperback

Personal finance expert and founder of Debt-Proof Living shares thousands of tips that help you save time and money every day.
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Geek Knits: Over 30 Projects for Fantasy Fanatics, Science Fiction Fiends, and Knitting Nerds

Toni Carr · St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Print book

Are you ready to embrace your inner geek? This fun and fashionable compendium of knitting patterns definitely leans toward the Dark Side--but who says the Dark Side can't be chic and colorful, too? With projects ranging from easy to advanced, there's something here for everyone:...
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50 Knitted Gifts for Year-Round Giving: Designs for Every Season and Occasion Featuring Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted

Sixth&Spring Books · Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Paperback

In search of the perfect pattern for a knitted present? Look no further, thanks to this mini-reference of year-round gift ideas. Here are 50 inspired projects for all occasions, from New Year's and Valentine's Day to Easter, Mother's and Father's Days, graduation, Hanukkah,...
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Street Smart: The Rise of Cities and the Fall of Cars

Samuel I Schwartz · PublicAffairs
Pages: 292
Format: Print book

On a Saturday morning in December 1973, a section of New York's West Side Highway collapsed under the weight of a truck full of asphalt. The road was closed, seemingly for good, and the 80,000 cars that traveled it each day had to find a new way to their destinations. It ought to have...
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A Touch of Farmhouse Charm: Easy DIY Projects to Add a Warm and Rustic Feel to Any Room

Liz Fourez · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Create the Home You've Always Dreamed of with Easy, Authentic Farmhouse DécorOpening A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is like taking a breath of fresh, clean country air. With the turn of each page, Liz Fourez leads you on a tour through her family's house, restored to its 1940s rustic farm...
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Learn to Weave with Anne Field: A Project-Based Approach to Weaving Basics

Anne Field · Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Paperback

Internationally acclaimed master-weaver Anne Field has been teaching and demonstrating basic and advanced weaving techniques for over 25 years. While most beginner books describe the different weaving techniques and then give examples of how they can be used, Anne has found that people...
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Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters: 70+ Designs for Blocks, Backgrounds & Borders

Angela Walters · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Print book

It's easy to plan your machine quilting -- simply open Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters and find creative inspiration on every page. User-friendly and visually exciting, the contents are first divided into three sections: Blocks, Negative Space, and Borders. Then,...
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Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals

Sally Muir · Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

From the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own Dog, Knit Your Own Cat, and Knit Your Own Dog: The Second Litter comes Knit Your Own Zoo! With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for 24 animals, it's an irresistible guide to knitting a single exotic pet or an entire...
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The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting: Techniques, Stitches, Projects

Faina Goberstein · Interweave
Pages: 175
Format: Print book

A Fresh Look at a Classic TechniqueSlip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile knitting techniques, but it's often overlooked. The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting is a modern and thorough take on this technique that delivers beautiful colorwork and gorgeous textures--with minimal...
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Origami Ikebana: Create Lifelike Paper Flower Arrangements

Benjamin John Coleman · Tuttle Publishing; Paperback with DVD edition
Format: Origami Book and Instructional DVD] Paperback

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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Jeweler's Enameling Workshop: Techniques and Projects for Making Enameled Jewelry

Pauline Warg · Interweave
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Add Vibrant Color to Your Jewelry!Enameling is the one of the best ways to add color to your jewelry--and anyone can do it! In Jeweler's Enameling Workshop, master jeweler Pauline Warg shares her easy-to-follow approach to enameling. You'll first learn the basics of kiln firing and torch...
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The Essential Book of Homesteading: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living

ASHLEY ENGLISH · Lark Crafts
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

All the information you need to homestead - gathered in one ultimate, essential book! In barnyards and backyards, on rooftops and in alleyways, a movement is happening - the modern homesteading movement. Whether it's turning a lawn into a vegetable garden, getting a flock of chickens,...
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