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Kitchen Ideas You Can Use: Inspiring Designs & Clever Solutions for Remodeling Your Kitchen

Chris Peterson · Cool Springs Press, 2014.
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

The kitchen: command center of the home, headquarters for all things edible, family-member traffic funnel. Whether you're a bachelor or bachelorette in a small starter home or part of a larger family, if this isn't the most-used room in your house, you must not be home very often....
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Super Simple Valentine's Day Activities: Fun and Easy Holiday Projects for Kids

Megan Borgert-Spaniol · Super Sandcastle
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Get ready for hearts, candies, cards, and crafts! Kids will learn all about Valentine's Day and its traditions with Super Simple Valentine's Day Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate this holiday by making a heart-shaped suncatcher, a love bug greeting card, and more....
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Corner to Corner Crochet: 15 Contemporary C2C Projects

Jess Coppom · SewandSo
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Corner to corner crochet--also known as C2C crochet--is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches you can create stunning, contemporary designs for home decor items and accessories. C2C projects...
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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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Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia

Judith Miller · Mitchell Beazley; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

A new edition of the bible of the antiques world - the most accessible, authoritative and trusted antiques reference book available. This new edition reflects changes in the antiques market since 2008. Clearly and logically organized by period and a type, it is packed with practical and useful...
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Knit in New Directions: A Journey into Creativity

Myra Wood · Xrx Books

Freeing knitters with all levels of experience to become involved in the creative process and still make a garment that is knit-to-fit, this template-based approach is not math-dependent and works for people whether they prefer a structured or more freeform process. Knit in New Directions...
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Decoding Your Dog: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Dog Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover

More than ninety percent of dog owners consider their pets to be members of their family. But often, despite our best intentions, we are letting our dogs down by not giving them the guidance and direction they need. Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquished to shelters...
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Crazy for Crochet: 70 Projects You'll Love to Make: Hats, Slippers, Sweaters, Bags, Pillows, Blankets, Potholders, and More

Lilly Secilie Brandal · Trafalgar Square Pub
Pages: 168
Format: Print book

A crochet hook and a few colorful balls of yarn are all you need to conjure up the prettiest accessories and loveliest garments - for adults and children, house and home, from easy to challenging. Everything you need to get started is right here: clear, detailed guidance through the basics...
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You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters

Amy Herzog · Harry N Abrams
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by "but I could never knit that." Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making...
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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide

SHANNON MULLETT-BOWLSBY · Lark Crafts
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From renowned crochet designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference manual for the absolute beginner. Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first...
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Sweet & Simple Wool Appliqué: 15 Folk Art Projects to Stitch

C&T Publishing · C&T Publishing
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback

From traditional pincushions to playful embellishments on a contemporary blue jean jacket, this delightful book offers something for everyone, whether you want to try wool appliqué for the first time (How about a darling pinkeep necklace?) or you're an experienced wool fanatic (Get...
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Easy Pumpkin Carving: Spooktacular Patterns, Tips & Ideas

Colleen Dorsey · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

64 MILLION Americans will carve a pumpkin this Halloween and they ALL want the best Jack-O-Lantern on the block. This little book will show them how! Easy Pumpkin Carving teaches both traditional and modern pumpkin carving and decorating techniques. From the classic Jack-O-Lantern and the Spooky...
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Fashion Jewelry: A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Making

COURTNEY LEGENHAUSEN · Lark Crafts
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Learn how to make beautiful jewelry from an up-and-coming designer with her own line! Bead stringing. Wire wrapping, Pearl knotting. This beginner-friendly guide, created by Courtney Legnhausen (owner of Lotus Jewelry) , teaches all the basics of fashioning fun and attractive bracelets,...
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Modern Baby Knits: 23 Knitted Baby Garments, Blankets, Toys, and More!

Tanis Gray · Interweave Pr
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

When it comes to baby knits, only the cutest garments will do! It's even better when they use only 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn. Whether you're whipping up something special for your own little one or need an easy gift for a baby shower, you'll find lots of adorable options in 3 Skeins or Less:...
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Handmade For Christmas: Easy Crafts and Creative Ideas for Sewing, Stitching, Papercraft, Knitting, and Crochet

Future Publishing Limited · Design Originals
Format: Paperback

This wonderful collection of Christmas projects will keep you crafting throughout the festive season and beyond. You'll discover hundreds of inspiring ideas for making beautiful decorations for the home, tasty treats for guests, and gifts for family and friends. Celebrity designers...
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