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Crafting Conundrums: Puzzles and Patterns for the Bead Crochet Artist

Ellie Baker · A K Peters/CRC Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Designed for crafters, puzzle lovers, and pattern designers alike, Crafting Conundrums: Puzzles and Patterns for the Bead Crochet Artist provides methods, challenges, and patterns that offer a springboard for creative exploration. All are illustrated with beautiful color diagrams and photographs....
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A Very Merry Paper Christmas: 25 Creative Ornaments & Decorations

Lark Crafts · Lark Crafts
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

It's the most wonderful time of the year - so celebrate in style with your own festive, homemade paper crafts. From wreaths and buntings to table settings, tree toppers, and ornaments, this collection of 25 projects offers a bounty of decorative items for a beautiful holiday. Created...
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Wise Craft: Turning Thrift Store Finds, Fabric Scraps, and Natural Objects Into Stuff You Love

Blair Stocker · Running Press Book Publishers
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback

Wise Craft is a guide to the homemade life, turning old things into special new objects that enhance the home. Based on the popular blog of the same name, this guide focuses on creating a homemade atmosphere that reflects your family, without spending a fortune. Instead of throwing away...
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Hand-Printing Studio: 15 Projects to Color Your Life A Visual Guide to Printing on Almost Anything

Betsy Olmsted · C&T Publishing
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Fabric, glass, wood, metal, humans . . . print on almost anything! Try your hand at DIY printing with 15 colorful projects, from a galvanized planter and curtains to a coffee table. Make over nearly any surface with block printing, silk screen, and disperse dye transfer with this complete...
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The Drone Pilot's Handbook: The knowledge, the skills, the rules

Adam Juniper · Ilex Press
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Flying multicopter drones - quadcopters, hexacopters and others like them - is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the world, with millions now enjoying the challenges of unmanned flight. Whether you've never flown before - or if you've already experienced the fun of a toy 'copter...
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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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Mini Skein Knits: 25 Knitting Patterns Using Small Skeins and Leftovers

Lark Crafts · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Mini skeins are the hottest new trend in the fiber world and this collection of 25 knitting patterns will give you plenty of ideas on how to creatively use these tiny collectible skeins. Create 25 beautiful patterns that range from a woman's striped crewneck pullover and cardigan to a slouchy...
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Easy Origami Ornaments: An Augmented Reality Crafting Experience

Christopher L Harbo · Capstone Press
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

Handcrafted ornaments are just a few folds away! Learn how to turn origami flowers, stars, cranes, and more into amazing ornaments for any occasion. With photo-illustrated instructions and augmented reality access to video tutorials, youll never get stuck on a step. Just grab some paper...
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Garter Stitch Revival: 20 Creative Knitting Patterns Featuring the Simplest Stitch

Interweave. · Interweave Pr
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

The simplest stitch--the most spectacular results! Featuring a foreword from knitwear designer Holli Yeoh! Garter stitch is the first stitch pattern we learn as knitters--and now, we celebrate the beauty and sophistication of this simple stitch with Garter Stitch Revival. In this gorgeous...
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Quilting

DK Publishing · DK
Format: Hardcover

Quilting covers everything needed to successfully do quilting, patchwork, and appliqué. From choosing the right tools to using common cuts of quilting fabric, like fat quarters and jelly rolls, to how to assemble a quilt using one of the more than 100 quilt block patterns provided,...
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Noro Silk Garden: The 20th Anniversary Collection

Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Noro's popular Silk Garden yarn with this elegant collection. Made in Japan, Silk Garden is a truly unique yarn consisting of 45% silk, 45% kid mohair, and 10% lamb's wool. Featuring sweaters, hats, scarves, shawls, and more, these designs all showcase...
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Cozy Stash-Busting Knits: 22 Patterns for Hats, Scarves, Cowls & More

Jen Lucas · Martingale
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Popular designer Jen Lucas is celebrated for her lacy sock-yarn creations. Now she brings her light and lovely style to the heavier-weight yarn in your stash. You'll find snuggly and trendy hats, shawls, mitts, mittens, scarves, and cowls designed for your favorite DK, worsted, and bulky...
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100 Perfect Hair Days: Step-by-Steps for Pretty Waves, Braids, Curls, Buns, and More!

Jenny Strebe · Chronicle Books
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Loose waves, chic low ponies, natural curls, elegant updos, classic braids, and more! Expert hairstylist Jenny Strebe presents 100 fabulous looks in this essential beauty guide. Illustrated step-by-step instructions and inspiring fashion photographs make it easy to replicate professional-level...
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The Extraordinary Projects Bible: Duct Tape Tote Bags, Homemade Rockets, and Other Awesome Projects Anyone Can Make

Instructables.com · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Book

Continuing the Instructables series with Skyhorse Publishing, a mammoth collection of projects has been selected and curated for this special best-of volume of Instructables. The guides in this book cover the entire spectrum of possibilities that the popular website has to offer, showcasing...
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Encaustic Art: How to Paint with Wax

Michael Bossom · Search Press
Pages: 64
Format: Print book

Michael Bossom shows how to create encaustic art using an iron and molten wax. He explains this ancient art form from the tools needed to the basic techniques of smoothing, dabbing, marking and working with the point of the iron, and beyond, to creating simple abstracts, impressive landscapes,...
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