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Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

Jason Logan · Abrams
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world....
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You Are Here: An Owner's Manual for Dangerous Minds

Jenny Lawson · Flatiron Books
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

A new book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson, destined to be a classic -- part therapy, part best friend, part humor, part coloring book.When Jenny Lawson is anxious, one of the things she does is to draw. Elaborate doodles, beautiful illustrations, often with captions...
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This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide

GENEEN ROTH · Scribner
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Inspiring, personal, and often spiritual reflections on how women can find peace, make wise choices, practice everyday joy, and step into their power from Geneen Roth - author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Women Food and God.From the beginning, Geneen Roth was told she was too sensitive,...
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Marvel Universe Crochet

Kati Galusz · Thunder Bay Press
Pages: 76
Format: Print book

With great yarn come great superheroes! This entertaining kit contains all the materials you need to crochet Spider-Man and Captain America. Colorful photos and step-by-step directions in the 76-page instruction book will also guide you to crafting the most heroic group of amigurumi ever...
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The Glow of Paris: The Bridges of Paris at Night

Gary Zuercher · Marcorp Editions
Format: Hardcover

Paris at night. Already we're expecting something special. And that's exactly what Gary Zuercher gives us in this gorgeous collection of photographs. Over a period of five years, he took his cameras out into the Parisian night to capture stunningly evocative images of the bridges...
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Stitch & Sew: Beautifully Embroider 31 Projects

ANEELA HOEY · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Revive your love for hand stitching with 30 fresh embroidery designs! Showcase your needlework on 5 pretty, practical projects -- a drawstring bag, clutch, flex case, change purse, and zipper pouch. Learn beginner to advanced embroidery one stitch at a time, testing your thread choices...
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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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Leave Me Alone

Vera Brosgol · Roaring Brook Press
Pages: 40
Format: Print book

An epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knitting.One day, a grandmother shouts, "LEAVE ME ALONE!" and leaves her tiny home and her very big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting....
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Cool soapmaking : the smart and simple guide to low-temp tricks for making soap with milk, citrus, cucumber, pine tar, beer, wine, and other special ingredients

Anne L Watson · Shepard Publications
Pages: 59

Soapmakers may love to add a variety of materials to soap, but they find that some cause more trouble than others. In the heat of the chemical reaction, an ingredient might discolor, or lose its scent, or develop a bad smell. Or it might cause problems during soapmaking, giving off noxious...
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Cozy Stash-Busting Knits: 22 Patterns for Hats, Scarves, Cowls & More

Jen Lucas · Martingale
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Popular designer Jen Lucas is celebrated for her lacy sock-yarn creations. Now she brings her light and lovely style to the heavier-weight yarn in your stash. You'll find snuggly and trendy hats, shawls, mitts, mittens, scarves, and cowls designed for your favorite DK, worsted, and bulky...
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The Woodworker's Kitchen: 24 Projects You Can Make

A J Hamler · Popular Woodworking Books
Pages: 142
Format: Print book

Show off your woodworking skills--in the kitchen! Anyone who has ever entertained knows that guests inevitably end up in the kitchen--so what better place to showcase your woodworking? Why not add a hand-crafted focal point--a kitchen island or handsome touches such as a cutting board,...
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Print, Paint & Ink: Over 20 Modern Craft Projects for You and Your Home

Andie Powers · Taunton Press
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

The 21 projects in Print, Paint & Ink are perfect for anyone interested in learning to make their own stamps, prints, and painted goods. From the easy and adorable Teeny Tiny Eraser Stamps to the stylish Furoshiki Wrap to the modern and minimalist Nesting Poplar Boxes and so much more,...
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Sew a Modern Halloween: Make 15 Spooky Projects for Your Home

RIEL NASON · C&T Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Decorate your home for Halloween with projects made from 5 easy and stylish block motifs, including skulls, spiderwebs, and spooky eyes! Make use of your favorite trendy Halloween fabrics as you sew pillows, runners, place mats, wine bags, and more, many of which can be made in a weekend,...
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Festive Fall Quilts: 21 Fun Appliqué Projects for Halloween, Thanksgiving & More

KIM SCHAEFER · C&T Publishing
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback

From best-selling author Kim Schaefer comes this collection of 21 engaging piecing and appliqué projects for fall, including tried-and-true motifs such as pumpkins, sunflowers, acorns, turkeys, and autumn leaves. Plus, celebrate Halloween with spooky spiders, friendly bats, expressive...
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Retro Cameras: The Collector's Guide to Vintage Film Photography

John Wade · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

An accessible, stylish guide to still-usable vintage film cameras: which to buy, where to find them, and how to get the most out of themRetro Cameras is a stylish guide for a generation that has moved from sharing vintage-filtered digital images via Instagram to embracing "old school"...
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