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Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary: More than 150 stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth, and in the round

Wendy Bernard · Stewart, Tabori and Chang; Spi edition
Format: Book

Stitch dictionaries are to knitters what Websters is to a writer. Within the pages of these inspiring reference books are the endless variations of knit and purl stitches that produce the fabrics of all knitting. But in the Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary, designer Wendy Bernard...
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Bonsai

DK Publishing · Dk Pub
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Bonsai brings serenity to the home with beautiful miniature trees in idyllic container landscapes. Now DK brings this ancient practice into the 21st century, explaining how to grow and care for bonsai trees with a clear step-by-step approach. Offering easy-to-follow advice and simple photography,...
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Weaver's studio : woven shibori

Catharine Ellis · Interweave Pr
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Rediscover Woven Shibori In this update of the classic "Woven Shibori, " master weaver Catharine Ellis teaches weavers of all skill levels how to create beautiful dyed woven cloth, using environmentally friendly natural dyes. Shibori is a traditional Japanese technique, in which...
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Crazy for Crochet: 70 Projects You'll Love to Make: Hats, Slippers, Sweaters, Bags, Pillows, Blankets, Potholders, and More

Lilly Secilie Brandal · Trafalgar Square Pub
Pages: 168
Format: Print book

A crochet hook and a few colorful balls of yarn are all you need to conjure up the prettiest accessories and loveliest garments - for adults and children, house and home, from easy to challenging. Everything you need to get started is right here: clear, detailed guidance through the basics...
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Sew Useful: Simple Storage Solutions to Sew for the Home

Debbie Shore · Search Press
Format: Print book

Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore has a real flair for designing simple projects that look amazing, and in this book she has created ingenious storage solutions to keep the home neat, tidy and beautifully styled. All the techniques and stitches needed are clearly explained, and the projects...
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Muscle Car Source Book: All the Facts, Figures, Statistics, and Production Numbers

Mike Mueller · Motorbooks
Format: Hardcover

From 1963 to 1974, muscle cars were the kings of the road--no other American automobiles have ever inspired as much passion as these classic performance cars.Muscle Car Source Book is a one-stop resource for muscle car fans. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photography of all the muscle...
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House Beautiful Think Small: Make the Most of Every Square Foot

House Beautiful · Hearst; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

Whether you're trying to make a tiny studio seem roomier, create a cozy cottage, or turn an unused alcove into something special, House Beautiful shows you how to think small . . . and create big. With simple strategies for establishing zones, tricking the eye, thinking vertically,...
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Plant Craft: 30 Projects that Add Natural Style to Your Home

Caitlin Atkinson · Timber Press
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Discover the simple beauty of adding natural style to a space! Not everyone has a garden - but with only a handful of materials and a little bit of time, everyone can bring the beauty of nature into their home. Plant Craft features projects inspired by the natural world and made out of live...
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Standard Catalog of Winchester Firearms.

Cornell Joseph M.
Pages: 304
Format:  Print book : English

Since 1866 Winchester has been the most iconic and recognizable firearms name in American history. Winchester rifles and shotguns have been used and cherished by generations of American hunters, sportsmen, and soldiers.In this all-new, completely updated and expanded third edition of the Standard...
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The Ottoman Touch: Traditional Decorative Arts and Crafts

Mehmet Zeki KuşogÃŒ?lu · Blue Dome Press, 2015.
Pages: 178
Format: Print book

The Ottoman Touch is an introduction to the classical arts and crafts of the Ottoman period. Being both an academic and artist, Kusoglu discovers the subtle secrets of various traditional arts and crafts, depicting them with lucid texts and vivid images. This book deserves to be a handbook...
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40 Great Stained Glass Projects

Michael Johnston · Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

"A nice collection of small stained-glass projects that would make fine gifts." --Nanette Donohue, Library Journal How to make angels, candleholders, suncatchers, mirrors, picture frames, garden ornaments, and more beautiful projects, from easy to more complex Full-size patterns...
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Away At Home: Creating Relaxed Spaces of Your Own

Jason Grant · Hardie Grant Books
Format: Hardcover

Live every day like you’re on vacation with tips, tricks, and inspiration for creating a relaxed home. That sun-drenched feeling of a perfect vacation shouldn’t have to go away when you get back home. Taking inspiration from road trips, beach houses, boutique hotels, and summer...
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Cat Did That!: 101 Stories about the Crazy Antics of Our Feline Friends

Jennifer Quasha · Chicken Soup for the Soul; Original edition
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Our cats make us smile every day, but sometimes they really outdo themselves! This book is full of the hilarious and heartwarming antics of our feline friends that surprise us and charm us.Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Cat Did That! will have readers saying just that as they...
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