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100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet: 50 Original Stitches & 50 Fabulous Colorways for Blankets and Throws

Leonie Morgan · St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback

Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet by Leonie Morgan is a wonderfully illustrated and easy-to-use guide to making and using ripple stitches in delightful and inspiring colorways perfect for blankets throws and accessories With original stitch designs to choose from using color and texture...
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Bungee Band Bracelets & More: 12 Projects to make with bungee band & paracord

Vera Vandenbosch · Taunton Press
Format: Book

Grab your cord and jump into the latest trend in jewelry making. A simple trip to the hardware store, camping store, and now crafting store can provide you with everything you need to make the cutest, most colorful, most creative jewelry ever! Bungee Band Bracelets & More: 12 Projects to Make...
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Half Yard Heaven: 26 Easy Sewing Projects Using Just Half a Yard of Fabric

Debbie Shore · Search Press
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Presents twenty-six quick and easy projects designed to be made with pieces of fabris less than half a yard long, including tote bags, pocket aprons, glasses cases, place mats, slippers, and garden gloves.
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T-Shirt Yarn: Projects to Crochet and Knit

Sandra Lebrun · Stackpole Books
Format: Book

Yarn made from recycled T-shirt material is quick and easy to work with, in addition to being eco-friendly. This book gives 24 great projects for accessories and home décor using this fun fiber.Make fun and stylish purses, hats, scarves, pillows, footstools, baskets, rugs, and moreIncludes...
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Firearms: an Illustrated History

DK Publishing · DK
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, Firearms: An Illustrated History charts the evolution of the gun, from the pistol and rifle, to the machine gun and revolver. Detailed catalogs profile more than 300 firearms spanning over 700 years. With virtual tours detailing...
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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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Origami Finger Puppets: Fun Origami for Pinkies, Pointers, and Thumbs

Muneji Fuchimoto · Quarry Books
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Put on your very own origami finger puppet show!You can create your own origami theater by making a full range of finger puppet characters! Origami Finger Puppets includes 25 adorable and entertaining step-by-step designs and 25 sheets of origami paper to practice with! Embellish your finger...
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Fairy tale sewing : 20 whimsical toys, dolls and softies

Heidi Boyd · Fons & Porter
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Drawing inspiration from classic fairy tales, author Heidi Boyd adds a modern twist to everything from huggable softies such as the magical Unicorn to interactive toys such as Snow White's Cottage Tote. Sleeping Beauty's Castle Quilt brings sweet dreams to any child's room,...
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Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps: 35 stylish ways to keep warm from lacy shawls to chunky afghans

Laura Strutt · Cico Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets, and afghans from this collection of stylish patterns. Shawls, wraps, and afghans are a simple yet colorful way to liven up your wardrobe or home--they are comforting and cozy, but they can also be stylish and delicate. Modern Crocheted Shawls and Wraps...
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Vintage Crochet Hats and Accessories: 23 Classic Hats, Shawls, and Bags

Kathryn Fulton · Stackpole Books
Format: Book

Join in the comeback of the vintage look by making your own hats, handbags, and more in classic styles. These 23 patterns include accessories for women, men, and children, all with a vintage-chic look.23 patterns for hats, purses and tote bags, shawls, and more All the patterns have been...
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50 Fabulous Thread Crochet Edgings

Susan Lowman · Leisure Arts, 2014.
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

If you ever think a completed fashion or home décor project needs an extra touch, consider decorative edgings. 50 Fabulous Thread Crochet Edgings provides a fabulous variety of patterns that can be worked horizontally or vertically. Make the edging and then attach it, or crochet right...
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Handmade Beauty: Natural Recipes for your Face, Body and Hair

Juliette Goggin
Format: Print book

Handmade Beauty is an inspirational guide to making skincare and haircare products at home. Cosmetic experts Juliette Goggin and Abi Righton show how, with a few basic materials and some kitchen equipment, anyone can craft simple yet effective recipes with natural ingred
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Warman's Depression Glass Handbook: Identification, Values, Pattern Guide

ELLEN SCHROY · Krause Publications
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

A Touch of GlassWarman's Depression Glass Handbook is an easy-to-use reference featuring a one-of-a-kind thumbnail pattern guide for quick identification and discovery of this popular and delightful glass. Featuring 170 Depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings, values, a shape...
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Drones For Dummies

Mark LaFay · For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Print book

The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? Drones For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating world of UAVs. Written in plain English and brimming with friendly instruction, Drones For Dummies provides you with...
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Beasts from Bricks: Amazing LEGO(r) Designs for Animals from Around the World - With 15 Step-by-Step Project

Ekow Nimako · Quarry Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Make your LEGO constructions come alive with Beasts from Bricks! LEGO bricks have fueled the imaginations of aspiring designers and builders for generations. In Beasts from Bricks, LEGO artist and designer Ekow Nimako shows that the popular and iconic toy has an unexpected and innovative...
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