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One-Skein Wonders

Judith Durant · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

There are lonely, single skeins of yarn in every knitter’s closet — casualties of projects discarded in mid-row, single balls of luscious alpaca or cashmere that was too expensive to buy more than one, the leftovers from long-completed projects. Wherever they came from, those...
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DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts

Adrianne Surian · Adams Media
Pages: 175
Format: Print book

Transform old T-shirts into trendy accessories--in 60 minutes or fewer!Creating something useful and stylish doesn't have to take ages or require expensive supplies. From an Easy Twisted Headband to Round Lounge Pillows, DIY T-Shirt Crafts teaches you how to repurpose old T-shirts into...
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How to Build Bookcases & Bookshelves: 15 Woodworking Projects for Book Lovers

Scott Francis · Popular Woodworking Books
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback

Showcase your book collection! Do you love the smell of old books as much as you love reading them? Do books fill your home on shelves, in stacks and sometimes even in piles? For any book lover, bookcases are often the centerpieces of the home. If you take pride in your personal library,...
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Science and Craft Projects With Rocks and Soil

Ruth Owen · Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Science and Craft Projects With Rocks and SoilAuthor: Owen, RuthPublisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2013/01/15Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2012032666
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The Sneaky Book for Girls: How to Perform Sneaky Magic Tricks, Escape a Grasp, Use Sneaky Codes and more

Cy Tymony · Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Thank you, Cy . . . for opening up the world of tinkering and creativity to a whole new generation . . . looking to get their hands dirty with new and exciting projects." --NPR's Ira Flatow, host of Science FridayLike a real MacGyver, Tymony is hoping to save the world one gizmo...
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You Are Here: An Owner's Manual for Dangerous Minds

Jenny Lawson · Flatiron Books
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

A new book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson, destined to be a classic -- part therapy, part best friend, part humor, part coloring book.When Jenny Lawson is anxious, one of the things she does is to draw. Elaborate doodles, beautiful illustrations, often with captions...
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Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

Richard White · W. W. Norton & Company; 1ST edition
Format: Hardcover

A new incisive history of the transcontinental railroads and how they transformed America in the decades after the Civil War The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked...
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One + One: Scarves, Shawls & Shrugs: 25+ Projects from Just Two Skeins

Iris Schreier · Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

One One = Two skeins! That's all it takes to make any of these 25 breathtaking knitted accessories. Scarves, Shawls & Shrugs is the first in a new series by renowned designer Iris Schreier that showcases the many possibilities of working with just two skeins of yarn. Mixing yarn...
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Rings

Melanie Blaikie · Guild of Master Craftsman
Pages: 119
Format: Paperback

Catching the glint of a pretty ring on ones finger is a joy, and with the help of this fabulous book one that can be experienced over and over again. Jam-packed with ideas and inspiration for ring designs using a wide variety of materials and techniques, it is a must-have book for all accessory...
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The Everything Bridesmaid Book: From bachelorette party planning to wedding ceremony etiquette - all you need for an unforgettable wedding

Holly Lefevre · Adams Media; 2 edition
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Dress fittings Bridal showers Bachelorette parties Whats a bridesmaid to do Todays bridesmaids are finding that their brides expect help and enthusiasm when planning the best day of their lives The Everything Bridesmaid Book nd Edition is the perfect handbook for bridesmaids looking for practical...
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