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Happy-Gurumi: 20 Super Cute Amigurumi Toys to Crochet

Vanessa Chan · Martingale and Company

Treat yourself to a collection of fun-to-stitch softies with personality to spare. Crochet everything from a friendly dog and funny frog to a hot air balloon. Learn to make whimsical toys with puppet-style open mouths--including a grinning birthday cake--sure to tickle kids of all ages!20...
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The Big Book of Little Amigurumi: 72 Seriously Cute Patterns to Crochet

Ana Paula Rimoli · Martingale

With these Amigurumi patterns by popular designer Ana Paula Rímoli, you can quickly stitch zany, roly-poly toys for girls and boys. Find 72 wildly creative crochet projects in one value-priced book.
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The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden

Roy Diblik · Timber Press

Weve all seen gorgeous perennial gardens packed with color, texture, and multi-season interest. Designed by a professional and maintained by a crew, they are aspirational bits of beauty too difficult to attempt at home. Or are they? The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden makes a design-magazine-worthy...
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The Steampunk User's Manual: An Illustrated Practical and Whimsical Guide to Creating Retro-futurist Dreams

Jeff VanderMeer · Harry N Abrams
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Steampunk, the retro-futuristic cultural movement, has become a substantial and permanent genre in the worlds of fantasy and science fiction. A large part of its appeal is that, at its core, Steampunk is about doing it yourself: building on the past while also innovating and creating something...
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Knitting Wizardry: 27 Spellbinding Projects

Amy Clarke Moore · Interweave

A collection of 27 magical knitting projects.From the editors of the popular magazine Jane Austen Knits comes an enchanting collection that will take readers deep into the realm of wizards, witches, and magical creatures. Enter a world filled with beguiling but classic garments in this...
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Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden

Ruth Rogers Clausen · Timber Pr
Pages: 426
Format: Print book

Perennials are the mainstay of any garden. But how do you choose from the thousands available, and care for the ones you already have? Essential Perennials helps you decide exactly which plants will bring you the beauty you want and will thrive in the conditions you can provide. Trusted...
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Warm Mittens and Socks: Dozens of Playful Patterns and Skillful Stitches t

Eva Trotzig · Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition

Knitting buffs and crochet enthusiasts, stay cozy any time of the year with warm mittens and snuggly socks—made by you! In Warm Mittens and Socks, needlework queen Eva Trotzig shares her generous collection of tips, wisdom, and, of course, patterns that are perfect for crafting comfy...
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I Love Paper: Paper-Cutting Techniques and Templates for Amazing Toys, Sculptures, Props, and Costumes

Fideli Sundqvist · Quarry Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Fall in love with the whimsical world of paper crafting and explore the never-ending possibilities of handmade paper art with I Love Paper.A practical book of inspiration with 40 paper projects, this illustrated reference guide will teach you the basics of playing with paper. With a comprehensive...
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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