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Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2019

Noah Fleisher · Krause Publications
Pages: 624
Format: Hardcover

The Warman's Advantage The antiques and collectibles world is big, bold and beautiful. Your experience with it should be as well. Welcome to Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2019, a rich interpretation of this amazing field. Presented with the style and substance you've...
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Turning Toys with Richard Raffan

Richard Raffan · Taunton Press
Format: Paperback

Most woodturners have children in their lives who would appreciate a hand-turned toy (or several) . The projects in Turning Toys can serve as a base for almost limitless variation, so you can put your own stamp on each object you create. Repetition is the key to mastering any craft, so these...
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Mandala Stones: 50 Inspirational Designs to Paint

NATASHA ALEXANDER · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Discover the power of the mandala with Mandala Stones. Featuring 50 stunning patterns ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced, Mandala Stones is the perfect introduction to the art of mandala painting. Mandala stones are meditative symbols that are created by painting smooth river...
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Built-ins and Storage: A Homeowner's Guide

David Schiff · The Taunton Press
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Getting organized is a perennially popular topic for home DIYers. Everyone wants to make optimal use of the space in their homes, and simply knowing where to find something when you need it saves frustration and time in our busy lives. Intelligently designed storage is the answer, and custom...
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How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

Emma Varnam · Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Format: Print book

This title includes 10 stylish projects to make includes fingerless gloves, a pot holder and toy bunny. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the basic...
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When Bad Things Happen to Good Crocheters: Survival Guide for Every Crocheting Emergency

Beth Wolfensberger Singer · Taunton Press
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Whether you call her the crochet guru, call her your own personal crochet fairy godmother, or just call her for crochet emergency help, author Beth Wolfensberger Singer is here to save the day. From uneven edges to wonky corners to too-tight stitches to dealing with yarn ends or a forgotten...
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Scott 2017 Specialized United States Postage Stamp Catalogue

Donna Houseman · Scott Publishing
Pages: 1250
Format: Print book

"Confederate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii, United Nations; United States administration: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Ryukyu Islands."
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Delight in the Art of Collage: Mixed-media Collage and Assemblage Techniques and Projects

Lisa M Pace · North Light Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Delight in the Details! Add a bit of vintage detail to your collage work! In Delight in the Art Collage, Lisa M. Pace shares an abundance of mixed-media techniques and leads you step-by-step through 40 vintage-inspired projects! Inside, you'll find projects that focus on textiles, metal,...
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How to Start a Home-based Wedding Planning Business

Jill S. Moran · Globe Pequot Press; Second Edition edition
Format: Print book

Planning weddings is a growing business area. The author is one of our top-selling home-based business authors and is herself a successful event and wedding planner.
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Art Quilts the Midwest

Linzee Kull McCray · University Of Iowa Press; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

A milestone in perception occurred in 1971, when the Whitney Museum of American Art displayed quilts in a museum setting Abstract Design in American Quilts bestowed institutional recognition of the artistry inherent in these humble textiles. In subsequent decades, quiltings popularity exploded....
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Fairy Tale Knits

Katharina Ritter · Search Press
Format: Print book

Inspired by fairytales, these fanciful knits represent a magical fusion of contemporary chic with timeless elegance. Each enchanting design is based on a different character or story; there’s a lovely little Red Riding Hood hat, pretty Cinderella slippers, a romantic Rapunzel dress,...
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Crafting a Patterned Home: Painting, Printing, and Stitching Projects to Enliven Every Room

Kristin Nicholas · Roost Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Create a unique space that's all your own--bold and colorful handmade projects to fill your home with pattern from color expert crafter extraordinaire Kristin Nicholas.Jump into the world of pattern--get a crash course on the types of patterns and how they are made; learn how to gain inspiration...
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500 Paper Objects: New Directions in Paper Art (500 Series)

Gene McHugh · Lark Crafts
Pages: 420
Format: Paperback

Paper craft is a dynamic medium that's in the midst of a renaissance—and this entry in the very popular 500 series reveals the creative work of today's most gifted and original artists and the limitless potential of the craft. Juried by Gene McHugh, an award-winning arts writer...
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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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Novel Living: Collecting, Decorating, and Crafting with Books

Lisa Occhipinti · Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover

In this digital age, the fate of physical books remains in question. Even the concept of curling up with a good book conjures new images. But there remains a sensory thrill to physical books—to seeing and feeling them, to turning their pages—that makes many of us value them even more...
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