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The Making of a Rag Doll: Design & Sew Modern Heirlooms

Jess Brown, (Dollmaker) · Chronicle Books,
Pages: 136
Format: Print book

Designer Jess Brown is known for her irresistible, starry-eyed rag dolls. In this inspiring book, Brown shares a custom pattern and simple instructions to sew, personalize, and accessorize your own rag doll. Illustrating the story behind these dolls, the book places emphasis on natural...
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Winter Knitting: Patterns for the Family and Home

MillaMia · Pavilion
Format: Hardcover

Scandinavians know how to get through the cold, dark winter, and this inspiring collection from the team behind MillaMia knitwear is packed with cozy projects to warm you both figuratively and literally. Katarina and Helena Rosen share wonderful Swedish traditions and designs - with their...
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Beginner's Guide to Crochet Cables

Melissa Leapman · Leisure Arts, Inc.; Lslf edition

Cables are not just for knitters anymore! Crocheters have discovered an easy way to get the look using Post Stitches. These stitches add texture on top of the crocheted fabric because they are worked around the post of a stitch on a previous row. In this Beginner s Guide to Crochet Cables,...
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Duct Tape Discovery Workshop: Easy and Stylish Duct Tape Designs

Tonia Jenny · North Light
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Duct tape has never looked so good!With the help of Duct Tape Discovery Workshop, you'll learn the techniques to make working with duct tape easy and stylish.Hosting a get together at your place? Make a set of duct tape coasters and stemware tags to match your party's theme! Need...
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The Knowledgeable Knitter: Understand the Inner Workings of Knitting and Make Every Project a Success

Margaret Radcliffe · Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

The Knowledgeable Knitter is the definitive reference for any knitter seeking better results, whether the challenge is reading a pattern chart, substituting yarn, modifying a pattern, fixing a mistake, shaping a collar, or adjusting an armhole. Expert Margaret Radcliffe, author of The Knitting...
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Potter Craft Books-Once Upon A Knit

Genevieve Miller · Random House Inc

RANDOM HOUSE-Potter Craft Books Once Upon A Knit Iconic fairy- tale characters from storybooks movies and television inspire this collection of magical knitting patterns perfect for modern knights villains and princesses This book contains twenty-eight grimm and glamorous fairy-tale projects...
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Earringology: How to Make Dangles, Drops, Chandeliers & More

Candie Cooper · Lark Crafts

In her stunning follow up to Necklaceology, Candie Cooper creates 50 beautiful beaded earring projects that are fun for both beginners and seasoned beaders. Stylish and feminine, they work for the office, a night on the town, or a casual weekend. In addition to beads and wire, these lovely...
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Colorwork Knitting: 25 Spectacular Sweaters, Hats, and Accessories

Sarah E. White · Stackpole Books

In fashion the right colors--and the right combinations--can make the difference between pretty and pretty spectacular! But what makes a winning color combination? Whether you know instinctively or need a little help, Colorwork Knitting gives you the tools you need to explore your love...
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3 Skeins or Less - Fresh Knitted Accessories

Tanis Gray · Interweave

A collection of fun knitting projects--all in three skeins or less!In 3 Skeins or Less: Fresh Knitted Accessories, knitters will find 25 accessories that take no more than 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn. They will delight in knitting patterns for ever-so-popular shawls, socks, hats/berets, mittens,...
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Making Everyday Electronics Work: A Do-It-Yourself Guide

Stan Gibilisco · McGraw-Hill Education
Pages: 278
Format: Paperback

UNDERSTAND, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS IN YOUR HOME AND AUTO If you've ever felt lost when choosing a home entertainment system, wondered how to test an electrical outlet to see if it's grounded, or puzzled over how to make the Wi-Fi in the front...
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