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Picturing Illinois: Twentieth-Century Postcard Art from Chicago to Cairo

John A. Jakle · University of Illinois Press; 1st Edition edition
Format: Paperback

At the outset of the twentieth century the debut of the American picture postcard incited widespread enthusiasm for collecting and sending postcard art that lasted decades. In Picturing Illinois, John A. Jakle and Keith A. Sculle examine a diverse set of 200 vintage Illinois picture postcards...
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The Hand-Stitched Surface: Slow stitching and mixed-media techniques for fabric and paper

Lynn Krawczyk · Creative Publishing int'l
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Beauty is on the surface in this inspiring book that teaches hand-stitching and mixed-media techniques.Written by noted surface designer Lynn Krawczyk, The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper...
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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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Rubber Band Engineer: Build Slingshot Powered Rockets, Rubber Band Rifles, Unconventional Catapults, and More Guerrilla Gadgets from Household Hardware

Lance Akiyama · Rockport Publishers
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Create projects and projectiles that will fly, float, launch, or roll on their own power with Rubber Band Engineer!So many of the world's most inventive minds, from Ben Franklin to Steve Jobs, were lifelong tinkerers. Their joy in the process is evident in the originality of their work....
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No-Sew Knits: 20 Flattering, Finish-Free Garments

Kristen Tendyke · Interweave
Format: Print book

Learn how to knit a sweater seamlessly.Kristen TenDyke will teach you how to knit the perfect sweater--no assembly required. Through clever planning and some simple techniques, her knitting projects are shaped and joined as you go--all without sacrificing the pretty details.No-Sew Knits...
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How to Knit: Learn the Basic Stitches and Techniques. A Storey BASICS® Title

Leslie Ann Bestor · Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Print book

Learning to knit is fun and easy with Leslie Ann Bestor as your teacher. Her simple, fully illustrated instructions lead you step by step through the basics of knitting, from choosing the right needles and yarn to reading a knitting pattern, casting on, executing knit and purl stitches,...
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Natural Christmas Crafts

Ilona Butterer · Stackpole Books
Format: Book

Creative ideas for 27 decorative Christmas items made from natural materials and found objects.Create unique handmade Christmas décor and gifts with a simple, rustic lookTransform pinecones, scrap wood, seeds, nuts, fabric, old jars and bottles, twigs, paper bags, and other easy-to-find...
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The Indestructible Houseplant: 200 Beautiful, Easy-Care Plants that Everyone Can Grow

Tovah Martin · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Tovah Martin, the undisputed Queen of Green, shows that anyone can grow healthy houseplants. It all boils down to a simple set of skills and - here's the crucial part - picking the right plants. These tough but beautiful plants can thrive in less-than-ideal conditions, and they're...
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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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Pixel Crochet: 101 Supercool 8-Bit Inspired Designs to Crochet

Hannah Meur · Lark Books, 2015.
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Pixilated patterns have a really cool, retro feel—and these 101 unique and original motifs are created by seaming simple one-color squares. Take this technique to the next level, and crochet a range of beautiful themed home accessories, from flowers and food to animals and typography....
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Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself

Julie Barton · Penguin Books
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

An honest and deeply moving debut memoir about a young woman's battle with depression and how her dog saved her life "Dog Medicine simply has to be your next must-read." - Cheryl Strayed At twenty-two, Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor in Manhattan. She was one year...
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The Knot Yours Truly: Inspiration and Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding

Carley Roney · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Your wedding day is a unique opportunity to show the world just who you are as a couple. The Knot's Yours Truly helps you envision your celebration - from the big pieces like location to the small stuff like flatware - and shine a spotlight on your particular style. Chock-full of innovative...
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