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Scraptherapy the versatile nine patch : 20 fresh designs for a favorite quilt block

Joan Ford · Taunton Press
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Often, the nine patch is one of the first blocks taught to beginners learning to quilt. But the nine patch is also one of the most diverse blocks, offering many different design options. In ScrapTherapy® The Versatile Nine Patch, quilt designer and teacher Joan Ford offers gorgeous designs...
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Super Scary Halloween Crochet: 35 gruesome patterns to sink your hook into

NICKI TRENCH · CICO Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Sink your hook into this brilliant collection of 35 Halloween toys and accessories. If you are bored with cute, sick of sweet, and prefer your patterns a little more on the dark side, you will love this gruesome and spooky collection of zombies, witches, aliens, and more. There are five...
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Monster Hats: 15 Scary Head-Warmers to Knit

Vanessa Mooncie · Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

These hats certainly make a statement and that statement is "Rawwwwwwwr!" Not for the faint-hearted, these beautifully designed knitted hats will keep you cozy while turning some heads. Hopefully not right around. Fun and vibrant, they are just the thing for getting you noticed...
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Build 25 Beautiful Boxes

Doug Stowe · Popular Woodworking Boxes
Pages: 190
Format: Print book

Think inside the box! Looking for a fun way to make use of those offcuts you've been saving? Making wooden boxes is a great way to use scrap lumber or exotic woods that can prove too expensive for larger projects. Boxes require a minimal amount of material but afford you the opportunity...
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Origami Zoo Animals: Easy & Fun Paper-Folding Projects

ANNA GEORGE · SUPER SANDCASTLE
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Kids can learn the art of paper folding with Origami Zoo Animals. They will start by practicing basic origami folds. Then they can make a striped tiger, a silly seal, and more. The crafts in this book are easy and super fun Each project includes colorful photos and step-by-step instructions....
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Lazy Perfection: The Art of Looking Great Without Really Trying

Jenny Patinkin · Running Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Could you use a little Lazy Perfection in Your Life?Every woman wants to look like the best version of herself-natural, radiant, and confident. But who has the time to master complicated makeup steps or the patience to sift through the glut of choices at the beauty counters? Celebrated...
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Heirloom Wood: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and other Homewares

Max Bainbridge · Abrams
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving and cutting...
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Learning to Crochet

Dana Meachen Rau · Cherry Lake Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Create everything from blankets to smartphone cases with the fun crochet projects in this book. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice...
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Cool doughs, putties, slimes & goops : crafting creative toys & amazing games

Rebecca Felix · Abdo Publishing
Pages: 32
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Doughs, Putties, Slimes & Goops! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind toys. Readers will create Blubbery Bouncy Putty, Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy Goo, Super Scented Play Dough and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra...
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The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Muggles, Witches, and Wizards Alike

Jamie Harrington · Adams Media
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback

Charming crafts even Muggles can make! You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies...
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Zoomigurumi 6: 15 Cute Amigurumi Patterns by 15 Great Designers

Joke Vermeiren · Meteoor Books
Pages: 87
Format: Paperback

You'll fall head over heels for the animal crochet patterns in this book!
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Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing, Organic Skin Care Soaps

Anne-Marie Faiola · Storey Publishing, LLC; Spi edition

The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of lifes little pleasures. And with the help of author Anne-Marie Faiola, its easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges...
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The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

Anuschka Rees · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 272
Format: eBook

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly? With so many style and shopping...
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A Guide Book of United States Coin 2018: The Official Red Book, Large Print Edition

R S Yeoman · Whitman Publishing
Pages: 463
Format: Spiral-bound

The Official Red Book - A Guide Book of United States Coin - is 71 years young and going strong. Collectors around the country love the book's grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data....
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Make: 3D Printing Projects: Toys, Bots, Tools, and Vehicles To Print Yourself

Brook Drumm · Maker Media, Inc
Pages: 277
Format: Paperback

The promise of 3D printing is locked behind the set of skills needed to make amazing things with it. Even with the widespread availability of free CAD tools like TinkerCAD, OpenSCAD, and SketchUp, figuring out where to start is a challenge: if looking at a blank canvas in a word processor...
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