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The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals: Amigurumi Techniques Made Easy

The Japan Amigurumi Association - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

From selecting yarns and learning the basics of crochet to assembling your projects and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls And Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble...
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Quick Crochet: No-Fuss Patterns for Colorful Scarves, Blankets, Bags and More

Kate Rowell - ‎Page Street Publishing
Pages: Paperback‏‎128
Format: Paperback‏

In just a few short hours, you can create vibrant accessories, cheerful home decor items and handmade gifts that are guaranteed to brighten up every space and occasion! Crochet designer Kate Rowell combines simple stitches and smart techniques to bring you this stunning collection of eye-catching...
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Adventures in Improv Quilts: Master Color, Design & Construction

Cindy Grisdela - ‎C&T Publishing
Pages: Paperback‏‎96
Format: Paperback‏

Take on color and creativity with improv quilting!Find inspiration in Improv and start your journey with bold colors and unique designs! Improv expert Cindy Grisdela shares the design principles and construction strategies for successful quilts every time. Explore three different ways to create...
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Worn: A People's History of Clothing

Sofi Thanhauser - ‎Pantheon
Format: Hardcover

In this ambitious, panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories - Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool - about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis Quatorze to the labor...
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Sew Very Easy Patternless Sewing: 23 Skill-Building Projects; Bags, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts & More

Laura Coia - ‎C&T Publishing
Pages: Paperback‏‎96
Format: Paperback‏


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Wardrobe Embroidery: Knit & Embroidery Projects for Upcycling Clothes

Warunee Bolstad - ‎Zakka Workshop
Pages: Paperback‏‎144
Format: Paperback‏


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A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting: 35 Painting Activities from Calligraphy to Animals to Landscapes

Caroline Self - ‎Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover

A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way - no prior experience necessary!As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for thousands of years to create images that...
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Furoshiki and the Japanese art of gift wrapping

Tomoko Kakita; Stephanie McLeod; Kuo Kang Chen - ‎Laurence King Publishing
Format: Hardcover

"Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too. In Japan, gift-giving...
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A Guide to Film and TV Cosplay

Holly Swinyard - ‎White Owl
Pages: Hardcover‏‎128
Format: Hardcover‏

Have you ever wanted to escape into a comic book and become your favourite superhero? Or run away into the world of Disney princesses? Well, who says you can't? Maybe it's time you get your cosplay on!Cosplay is a hobby that is sweeping the globe, you can see it at comic cons, book...
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Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners: 30 planet-friendly projects using rag-rugging methods from around the world

Elspeth Jackson - ‎CICO Books
Format: Paperback

Learn eight different rag-rugging methods and use them to create 30 stylish and practical items for yourself and your home.In Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners, Elspeth Jackson details eight methods that will help you learn the art of making rugs from rags, and inspire your craft creativity....
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