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350 Quilting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets: Updated Edition - More Tips! More Skills!

SUSAN BRISCOE · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

The ultimate reference book for all quilters. Quilt to impress using 350 Quilting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets to perfect your quilting creativity and skills. 350 Quilting Tips is here to help you master all the techniques you need to create a beautiful, professional-looking quilt....
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Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color

Chuck Palahniuk · Dark Horse Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

New York Times bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk presents Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color, his first ever coloring book for adults. Bait is both the coloring book debut and the second short story collection for Palahniuk, author of Lullaby and Fight Club. The 8.5 x 11 inch hardcover...
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Remarkable Books: The World's Most Beautiful and Historic Works

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff · DK
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated guide to more than 75 of the world's most celebrated, rare, and seminal books and handwritten manuscripts ever produced, with discussions of their purpose, features, and creators.From ancient masterpieces such as The Art of War, written on the leaves of bamboo,...
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Gooseberry Patch® Stitching for the Kitchen: 30 Easy Projects for the Heart of Your Home

Gooseberry Patch · Sixth&Spring Books; Spi edition
Pages: 144
Format: Spiral-bound

Thirty projects from bestselling cookbook brand Gooseberry Patch! Using sewing, patchwork, and embroidery, create special touches for the home and hearth. Stitch up aprons, casserole covers, teapot and mug cozies, potholders, trivets and hot pads, kitchen organizers, tablecloths, napkins,...
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Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany

Jane Mount · Chronicle Books
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate gift for book lovers, this volume brims with literary treasures, all delightfully illustrated by beloved artist and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, Jane Mount. Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things...
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The majesty of big steam

Brian Solomon · Voyageur Press, 2015.
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

"An illustrated history of the final decades of steam locomotives"--Provided by publisher.
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Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar 1950-2000

Roderick Kiracofe · Stewart, Tabori and Chang; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar 1950–2000 is a stunning collection of approximately 150 eccentric and extraordinary quilts made predominantly by anonymous quilters in the US during the second half of the 20th century. Collected by renowned quilt authority...
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The Hero's Closet: Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming

Gillian Conahan · Harry N. Abrams
Pages: 207
Format: Paperback

Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero's Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing guides)...
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Arm Candy: Friendship Bracelets to Make and Share

Laura Strutt · Barron's Educational Series
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

"Simple to make and fun to wear, friendship bracelets are the perfect craft to make at home. They make lovely gifts--if you can bear to give them away!"--Back cover.
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Gooseberry Patch Christmas Book 16

Gooseberry Patch · Oxmoor House
Format: Hardcover

Your favorite series of holiday hardcover books is back with its 16th volume! Bursting with inspiring ideas and delicious recipes for festive gatherings, Gooseberry Patch Christmas Book 16 is the top pick for all who celebrate the holidays. Readers, including holiday enthusiasts, home decorators,...
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Elle Decor: The Height of Style: Inspiring Ideas from the World's Chicest Rooms

Michael Boodro · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

This book showcases more than 220 stunning rooms selected by the editors of ELLE DECOR, the magazine that is the last word on exciting, cutting-edge, and eclectic style from around the world. A must for any decorating and design buff, it shows readers how to bring the flair, glamour, and individuality...
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DIY Wardrobe Makeovers: Alter, Refresh & Refashion Your Clothes

Suzannah Hamlin Stanley · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Print book

Unlock your closet's potential with simple wardrobe fixes and refashions to express your style. These basic alterations and step-by-step restyling tutorials will help you fit and reassemble garments into newfound faves. No sloppy shortcuts here -- learn how to alter sweaters, pants,...
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More Lovely Knitted Lace: Contemporary Patterns in Geometric Shapes

Brooke Nico · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Brooke Nico, author of Lovely Knitted Lace and a nationally known lace teacher and designer, presents 16 new projects that offer a fresh and original take on lace knitting. Think sweaters, capelets, tunics and cowls, knit in yarns both thick and thin - contemporary designs that give knitters...
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How to Mulch: Save Water, Feed the Soil, and Suppress Weeds. A Storey BASICS®Title

Stu Campbell · Storey Books
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Mulching makes your garden and yard much easier to care for, helping to retain moisture, keep weeds in check, and protect young plants. This concise guide shows you exactly how to mulch for any situation, covering sheet mulching, feeding mulches, and living mulches for use in the yard,...
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The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition (Insider's Guide to Us Coin Values)

Scott A. Travers · House of Collectibles; 21 Rev Upd edition
Format: Kindle Edition

America's #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you how to play the lucrative...
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