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New Vintage Lace: Knits Inspired By the Past

Andrea Jurgrau · Interweave

Enjoy gorgeous projects that include hats, small and large shawls circular, semi-circular, and triangular, scarves, and wraps - all inspired by traditional lace doily patterns. Lace-knitter Andrea Jurgrau shows how she creates her patterns, lifting or creating and adjusting individual motifs,...
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Essential Prefab Straw Bale Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Chris Magwood · New Society Publishers
Pages: 147
Format: Print book

Prefabricated straw bale wall panels combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with reduced labor and more consistent results. These structural insulated panels (SIPs) are built offsite and transported to the job site, or built onsite and "tipped...
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Moth Orchids: The Complete Guide to Phalaenopsis

Steven A. Frowine · Timber Press
Pages: 204
Format: Hardcover

With their refined beauty and elegant flower form, moth orchids (members of the genus Phalaenopsis are the basic black of the orchid world. In fact, moth orchids are the most popular orchids in the world, accounting for a staggering 75 percent of all orchid plant sales. More than merely...
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Crewel Intentions: Fresh Ideas for Jacobean Embroidery

Hazel Blomkamp · Search Press

Keeping to a theme started in Crewel Twists, this book continues the concept of using non-traditional techniques and materials in crewel or Jacobean embroidery. It showcases four large projects, each with an accompanying small project similar in technique, and shows needle workers how to be creative...
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Vogue® Knitting Stitchionary® Volume Five: Lace Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue® Knitting Magazine

Vogue Knitting Magazine (Editor) · Sixth&Spring Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

The newest volume in Vogue Knitting’s must-have series!  Lovely, versatile lace comes in infinite varieties—light and airy, chunky, intricate—and is perennially popular with knitters. Featuring clear, concise instructions, charts, and gorgeous color photographs of over...
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The Gift of Pets: Stories Only a Vet Could Tell

Bruce R. Coston · Thomas Dunne Books; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

Bruce R. Coston’s first book, Ask the Animals, earned him high praise for being another James Herriot. Now, in his delightful second memoir, Coston shares more rich stories about his animal patients and the clients who make veterinary practice so fulfilling. In this humorous, poignant,...
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501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Irresistible Stitchables to Brighten Up Your Life

Boutique-Sha · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

This fun embroidery book contains hundreds of creative designs you can use to personalize all sorts of things! From a little hand sewn gift, to personalized linens and cushions, to a well-worn and well-loved pair of jeans. 501 Enchanting Embroidery Designs offers simple hand-embroidery...
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Hans Blomquist in Detail: Inspiring Ideas for Creative Interiors

Hans Blumquist · Ryland Peters & Small
Format: Hardcover

In Detail takes a closer look at the details behind international interiors stylist and art director Hans Blomquist's unique and idiosyncratic take on the world. In hundreds of ravishingly beautiful, inspiring pictures, he encourages the reader to see the world through his own eyes,...
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The Wreath Recipe Book: Year-Round Wreaths, Swags, and Other Decorations to Make with Seasonal Branches

Alethea Harampolis · Artisan
Format: Hardcover

From the authors of the widely popular Flower Recipe Bookand in the same successful format The Wreath Recipe Book provides xCrecipesxD to make with flowering and leafy branches These arenxt just evergreens for Christmasxthe book is organized seasonally with dozens of projects to make throughout...
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Knitting For Dummies

Shannon Okey · For Dummies; 3 edition

The bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces This revised and refreshed third edition of Knitting For Dummies features new knitting patterns, refreshed and additional projects, a new bibliography and suppliers list, and improved step-by-step knitting instructions. Plus,...
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