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Art Made from Books: Altered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed

Laura Heyenga · Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch or otherwise transform the printed page into whole new beautiful, thought-provoking works of art. Art Made from Books is the definitive guide to this...
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Little Ribbon Patchwork & Applique: Colorful Designs with Kaffe Fassett Ribbons and Fabrics

Heart Space Studios · Taunton Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

You will fall in love with the petite projects in this gorgeous book focused on using ribbons and small amounts of fabric. Little Ribbon Patchwork and Applique is an ingenious book for the budget-conscious crafter who has a keen eye for style. All 18 projects are small enough for a beginner...
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Black and Decker the book of home how-to

Black Decker · Cool Springs Press
Format: Hardcover

All the Do-It-Yourself information you need for your home repairs: easy to search through, even easier to use.The editors at Cool Springs Press know a thing or two about DIY home improvement and maintenance; we've been writing about it for the past quarter-century, and we have 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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Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook: A Breakthrough Guide to Knitting with Cables and Designing Your Own

Norah Gaughan · ABRAMS
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover

This guide for the modern knitter presents more than 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns ranging from basic to complex and offers enlightening insight into how cables are engineered, how knitters can design their own, and how knitters can mix and match cables in a knitting pattern....
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Warman's Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide

Pamela Y. Wiggins · Krause Publications
Format: Book

Provides descriptions and prices for more than seven hundred-fifty pieces of costume jewelry, including background information, dating tips, and manufacturer facts.
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Idiot's Guides: Crochet

June Gilbank · Alpha
Format: Print book

Tailored for the complete crocheting novice, Idiot's Guides: Crochet is a fun, charming guide to learning the basic stitches and techniques. Photographed in a film-strip style, the dozens of full-color photographs and instructions allow the reader to clearly see how each stitch is executed....
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350 Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets

JAN EATON · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after...
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Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2018

Noah Fleisher · Krause Publications
Pages: 704
Format: Print book

Savor the Warman's advantage!Warman's Antiques & Collectibles has remained true to its goal for 70 years and more than 50 editions--combine history, insight and the latest values with high style. Vetted by authorities who share their expertise on emerging genres as well as traditional...
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The Greenhouse Gardener's Manual

Roger Marshall · Timber Press
Format: Book

The ultimate guide to growing inside! A greenhouse can bring you spectacular rewards - if you know how to maximize its potential. In this easy-to-use guide, Roger Marshall covers all the basics - how to choose, heat, irrigate, and maintain your greenhouse - as well how to grow scores of popular...
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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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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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Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park

Matthew Gilbert · Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Hardcover

OFF THE LEASH is a group portrait of dog people, specifically the strange, wonderful, neurotic, and eccentric dog people who gather at Amory Park, overlooking Boston near Fenway Park. And its about author Matthew Gilberts transformation, after much fear and loathing of dogs and social groups,...
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No Better Friend: One Man, One Dog, and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage and Survival in WWII

Robert Weintraub · Little
Pages: 387
Format: Print book

The extraordinary tale of survival and friendship between a man and a dog in war Flight technician Frank Williams and Judy, a purebred pointer, met in the most unlikely of places: a World War II internment camp in the Pacific. Judy was a fiercely loyal dog, with a keen sense for who was friend...
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Macrame: The Craft of Creative Knotting for Your Home

FANNY ZEDENIUS · Quadrille Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

In recent months there has been an astonishing resurgence in the striking yet simple craft of macramé (first made popular in the 1970s) . In Macramé, Fanny Zedenius offers a refreshing twist on the addictive craft. Beginning with the basics, she takes us through all the essentials:...
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