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Tilda Sunshine Sewing

TONE FINNANGER · SewandSo
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

Bring some Scandi charm to your spring crafting with Tilda's Sunshine Sewing. This brand new pattern book from the hugely popular designer Tone Finnanger is packed with gorgeous sewing and quilting projects to add a ray of sunshine into your spring decor. Featuring two full size quilts,...
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The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature's Ingredients

Pascal Baudar · Chelsea Green Publishing
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

Primitive beers, country wines, herbal meads, natural sodas, and more The art of brewing doesn't stop at the usual ingredients: barley, hops, yeast, and water. In fact, the origins of brewing involve a whole galaxy of wild and cultivated plants, fruits, berries, and other natural materials,...
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Free Hand: New Typography Sketchbooks

Steven Heller · Abrams
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback

In Free Hand: New Typography Sketchbooks, Steven Heller, respected graphic-design commentator, and Lita Talarico, design educator, offer glimpses inside the personal sketchbooks of more than 70 designers and typographers - including Philippe Apeloig, Ed Beguiat, Hoefler & Co., Henrik...
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Making Faces in Fabric: Workshop with Melissa Averinos - Draw, Collage, Stitch & Show

Melissa Averinos · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Discover how to create freeform, raw-edge appliqué faces using Melissa Averinos' fun, creative process. Melissa walks you through the process step by step, from a comprehensive lesson on drawing faces, to translating your sketch into fabric, to stabilizing the piece with stitching, to incorporating...
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Isms... Understanding Photography

EMMA LEWIS · Universe
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

An engaging, informative guide to all the significant schools and movements that have shaped photography through the present day, in Rizzoli's popular "isms" series. This concise reference packs an enormous amount of detail into an attractive, small package, tracing the evolution...
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The Art of Creative Watercolor: Inspiration and Techniques for Imaginative Drawing and Painting

DANIELLE DONALDSON · North Light Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with...
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The Apple Photos Book for Photographers: Building Your Digital Darkroom with Photos and Its Powerful Editing Extensions

Derrick Story · Rocky Nook
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback

Apple's Photos for OS X app was designed from the ground up to help you organize, edit, and share your pictures and videos. While the interface appears simple, finding the hidden nuances of Photos is not so straightforward. And with the launch of the latest Photos app, there's more...
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Magnificent Motorcycle Trips of the World: 38 Guided Tours from 6 Continents

Colette Coleman · CompanionHouse Books
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

"There's something about motorcycles, and the lure of freedom and the open road that they promise. If you've ever wanted to take a motorcycling holiday, you've been before and are looking for new ideas for places to go, or you just want to do something completely different,...
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The Beachcomber's Companion: An Illustrated Guide to Collecting and Identifying Beach Treasures

Anna Marlis Burgard · Chronicle Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Breezy, inviting, and delightful - just like a day at the beach - The Beachcomber's Companion is a charming illustrated guide to collecting and identifying shells and other coastal treasures. Each of the entries includes fascinating descriptions, fun tidbits, and detailed artwork that...
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