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Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery: Vintage Portraits, Florals & Birds

Trish Burr · Sally Milner Publishing
Format: Paperback

Small, embroidered "paintings" can have all the detail, form, and beauty of a larger piece - except they're much quicker to stitch! These fresh and appealing designs all capture the pretty, romantic images typical of the Victorian and post-Victorian eras. All the projects...
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Cross Stitch: 12 Fun Projects to Make

Sarah Fordham · Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

This fabulously cool collection of cross-stitch brings together quirky modern styles and traditional techniques. Suitable for beginners and as a source of inspiration for experienced cross-stitchers, designs and projects will appeal to both men and women alike. A useful techniques section...
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75 Colorful Hexagons to Crochet: The Ultimate Mix-and-Match Patterns in Eye-Popping Colors

Leonie Morgan · Griffin, 2015.
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

In this new book from Leonie Morgan you'll discover a delightful collection of hexagons to crochet in bright and inspiring colorways. With 75 original designs to choose from, a further 50 vibrant color variations, and five eye-catching projects to try, there's plenty here to spark...
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Trafalgar Square Books-Knitting Double

Anja Bell · Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover

Trafalgar Square Books-Knitting Double. Knitting double also known as double knitting is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time and this guidebook includes step-by-step instructions with photographs to help master this method. Crafters learn how the front...
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200 Tips for Jewelry Making: Tips,Techniques and Trade Secrets

Xuella Arnold · Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

An indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips. This book packs in the combined wisdom of two successful jewelry-makers who are consummate problem solvers. Together they show the reader how to fix common mistakes, improvise tools and discover ways to save...
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Knit It!: Learn the Basics and Knit 22 Beautiful Projects

Melissa Leapman · Chronicle Books LLC
Format: eBook

This inviting craft book lays the groundwork for a lifetime of knitting—no prior skills necessary! Expert knitting author Melissa Leapman presents step-by-step instructions for all the essential skills, techniques, and abbreviations needed to get started knitting, plus clear how-to...
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Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern: Fresh Techniques for Busy Quilters

Jera Brandvig · C&T Publishing / Stash Books

Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, youll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks. Let your creative juices flow as you quilt...
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Mandalas to Crochet: 30 Great Patterns

Haafner Linssen · St. Martin's Griffin
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Crocheted mandalas are having a moment! And it's no wonder the lovely mandala is in vogue: one evening is often enough to begin and finish something eye-catching. Many crocheters make mandalas as a meditative activity, while others love them simply for the wonderful opportunities they...
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Whittling Handbook

Peter Benson · GMC Publications
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

The Whittling Handbook is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like. This delightful book guides the reader...
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