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Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitter

Elsebeth Lavold
Format: Print book

Viking Patterns for Knitting is the result of years of research by Swedish knitwear designer Elsebeth Lavold, who explored patterns of ornamentation found on Viking artifacts, such as swords, buckles, combs, and rune stones. Now, by means of clever knitting innovation which makes it possible...
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Purely Primitive Dolls: How to Make Simple, Old-Fashioned Dolls

Barb Moore · Stackpole Books
Format: Book

Create one-of-a-kind dolls in a primitive folk-art style for unique gifts and home décor. These primitive weathered and worn character dolls will inspire you to make your own. Tips from an accomplished folk artist on how to design a unique primitive doll and how to translate that...
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Start Your Own Cleaning Service: Maid Service, Janitorial Service, Carpet and Upholstery Service, and More

Jacquelyn Lynn · Entrepreneur Press; Fourth Edition edition
Format: Book

If it can get dirty, chances are people will pay to have it cleaned. Houses, carpets, upholstery, windows . . . the list goes on and on. A vast majority of dual-income families use cleaning services, creating a huge market for cleaning service startups. Updated with the latest industry...
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All New Decorating Idea Book

Heather J. Paper · Taunton Pr
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback

All new and totally updated! Our best-selling Decorating Idea Book has been completed revised and updated to reflect today's most popular styles and the concerns of budget-conscious homeowners. Packed with more ideas than ever, the All New Decorating Idea Book features inspiring and practical...
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Cottage Kitchens

Hoffman Media · Hoffman Media
Format: Hardcover

From the traditional style of Charming Kitchen, the clean lines of Making Room, to the incredible homes featured in Kitchen Sweet Kitchen, Cottage Kitchens will satisfy your most indulgent kitchen dreams. The beautiful photography will provide inspiration and show-off a number of kitchen...
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Mid-Century Modern Furniture: Shop Drawings & Techniques for Making 29 Projects

Michael Crow · Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Print book

Minimalist design--maximum style!In the middle of the last century, a new generation of designers sought to render furniture to its most essential forms. In doing so, they created timeless designs that defined Mid-Century Modern Style. From the sleek geometric lines of Bauhaus-inspired...
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RSMeans Contractor's Pricing Guide: Residential Repair & Remodeling 2016

Bob Mewis · RS Means
Pages: 315
Format: Print book

Means 2016 Contractor Pricing Guide Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs This essential 2016 cost book gives you total unit price costs for every aspect of the most common repair and remodeling projects, in a format organized for the way you build from frame to finish. It covers every...
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The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time

Keith Houston · W W Norton
Pages: 448
Format: Print book

"Everybody who has ever read a book will benefit from the way Keith Houston explores the most powerful object of our time. And everybody who has read it will agree that reports of the book's death have been greatly exaggerated." -- Erik Spiekermann, typographerWe may love...
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Fairy Gardening 101: How to Design, Plant, Grow, and Create Over 25 Miniature Gardens

Fiona McDonald · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

Release your inner child and step into the fairy world by creating your own enchanted garden no matter how much space you have Fairy gardens are increasing in popularity and Fairy Gardening provides you with all the information necessary to design plant and care for your very own miniature...
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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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Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers

Judith Durant · Storey Publishing
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps,...
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Quilting for the Absolute Beginner

Cheryl Owen · Search Pr Ltd, 2016.
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Cheryl Owen's guide is the ideal tool for the complete beginner to quilting. Step-by-step instructions and the spiral, hands free format enable you to practice and master each technique more easily. The book covers all the quilting equipment and tools, terminology and techniques, and includes...
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Edible Spots and Pots: Small-Space Gardens for Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers, Raised Beds, and More

Stacey Hirvela · Rodale Press
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback

It's time for home gardeners to rethink the traditional garden and explore the wide variety of options for growing edibles in "anywhere" gardens -- from decorative pots and raised beds to unusual growing bags, hanging pouches, and tomato rings. These contained gardens are more...
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Pretty Quilled Cards: 25 Creative Designs for Greetings & Celebrations

Cecelia Louie · Lark,
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

STERLING PUBLISHING-Lark Books: Pretty Quilled Cards. From a thank- you note to a cherry holiday message; there is a quilled card for every occasion. It is easy: just lay your paper strips on top of the full-size illustrations accompanying each project; and mark the length and folds as indicated....
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The Big Book of Scrappy Quilts: Crib-size to King-size

That Patchwork Place · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Sitting on a pile of scraps? Put your fabric bits and pieces to spectacular use with this well-curated collection of quilts! Cut from your stash or play with precut strips and squares, fat quarters, and fat eighths as you enjoy a tremendous variety of patterns from well-known designers.Packed...
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