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Past Present: Living with Heirlooms and Antiques

Susan Sully · Monacelli Press
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

"Antiques add the touch of time and the human hand. Every dented baby cup, mended tablecloth, perfectly or imperfectly preserved piece of silver or porcelain tells a story that began long ago and hasn't ended yet. There are no rules about living with them, except to take what's...
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Shed Decor: How to Decorate and Furnish Your Favorite Garden Room

Sally Coulthard · Lark Books (NC)
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

In need of a place to work, play, or relax? A shed's the perfect solution! Small in space and investment, it easily fits in a backyard or garden and, as this inspirational design guide shows, can also be beautiful. From seemingly unpromising potting sheds to tired old summerhouses ripe...
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Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction

Christine Haynes · Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Paperback

The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction helps you master all of the techniques needed to sew clothes--including tops, dresses, pants, skirts, and even outerwear. This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine...
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Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles: An Easy, Innovative Technique for Creating Custom Designs, with 185 Stitch Patterns

Melissa Leapman · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Shawls are practical, versatile, and an ever-popular project among knitters. Noted designer Melissa Leapman has developed an innovative technique that promises hundreds of beautiful shawl design options in Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles! Beginning with a simple triangular wedge,...
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2017 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide

Jerry Lee · Krause Publications
Pages: 1472
Format: Print book

More guns! More values! More of what you need! For more than a quarter century Standard Catalog of Firearms has been the leading illustrated guide to guns and their values, offering more of what the firearms enthusiast and collector needs--more photos, more prices and more guns! Every edition...
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The Conquest of the Ocean

Brian Lavery · DK ADULT
Format: Hardcover

A captivating tale spanning 5,000 years of the oceans' history, The Conquest of the Ocean tells the stories of the remarkable individuals who sailed seas, for trade, to conquer new lands, to explore the unknown. From the early Polynesians to the first circumnavigations by the Portuguese...
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The Costume Making Guide: Creating Armor and Props for Cosplay

Svetlana Quindt · Impact
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Bring your cosplay dreams to life with your own two hands! The Best Cosplay Tutorial Guide Ever! Get ready to impress ordinary mortals with your superhuman costume-making skills. You can do it no matter what your experience level with this, the first full step-by-step technique book on cosplay--with...
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Sunset Outdoor Design Guide: Backyard Cottages & Gazebos: Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Living

Editors of Sunset Books · Oxmoor House; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Great ideas and expert advice on the design and construction of handsome backyard structures. Create the extra space you need: Add living space without building on to the main house Find cottage designs for every purpose Enjoy arbors and gazebos that become destinations in your backyard...
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Elle Decor: The Height of Style: Inspiring Ideas from the World's Chicest Rooms

Michael Boodro · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

This book showcases more than 220 stunning rooms selected by the editors of ELLE DECOR, the magazine that is the last word on exciting, cutting-edge, and eclectic style from around the world. A must for any decorating and design buff, it shows readers how to bring the flair, glamour, and individuality...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Tile, 4th Edition: Ceramic * Stone * Porcelain * Terra Cotta * Glass * Mosaic * Resilient

Editors of Cool Springs Press · Cool Springs Press; 4 edition
Format: Print book

Transform your home with confidence using our step-by-step methods for perfectly installed tile!Installing tile is one of the most popular DIY projects out there. It is a fun skill to have, is relatively easy to learn, and can save you a bundle of cash if you do it on your own! You can work...
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Color Concrete Garden Projects: Make Your Own Planters, Furniture, and Fire Pits Using Creative Techniques and Vibrant Finishes

Nathan Smith · Timber Press
Format: Print book

Discover the countless ways you can craft with color and concrete! Concrete is the perfect medium for outdoor crafts. It is versatile and durable, and it looks even better with time. Add the unexpected element of color, and you have the perfect recipe for vibrant, modern outdoor decor....
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Modern Macrame: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home

Emily Katz · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macramé projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macramé artist Emily Katz.Macramé--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence...
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Tatted Lace Accessories

Donatella Ciotti · Search Press(UK)
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

In her latest book, Donatella Ciotti teaches the reader how to make tatted lace, also known as "frivolité" - a durable yet delicate form of lace constructed using a series of knots and loops. Although it has been a traditional craft for centuries, Donatella's step-by-step instructions...
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The Gardener's Guide to Weather and Climate: How to Understand the Weather and Make It Work for You

Michael Allaby · Timber Press
Pages: 333
Format: Print book

You may be at the whim of a changing climate, but you don't have to let it ruin your garden. Weather expert Michael Allaby comes to the rescue with practical advice on adapting your garden to create optimum conditions for plants. You'll learn how weather works, how to predict different...
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