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The Urban Gardener

Matt James · Mitchell Beazley
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

In The Urban Gardener, garden designer and lecturer Matt James provides an approachable, practical guide to making the most of an urban garden, including: How to design an urban space - from balconies and roof terraces to courtyards, basement areas and window ledges. Ten ways to improve...
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The Making of a Rag Doll: Design & Sew Modern Heirlooms

Jess Brown · Chronicle Books,
Pages: 136
Format: Print book

Designer Jess Brown is known for her irresistible, starry-eyed rag dolls. In this inspiring book, Brown shares a custom pattern and simple instructions to sew, personalize, and accessorize your own rag doll. Illustrating the story behind these dolls, the book places emphasis on natural...
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Essential Sewing: A Manual for Learning to Sew With 25 Projects

Tessa Evelegh · Fons & Porter; Har/Cdr edition
Format: Hardcover

For those inspired to start sewing or dressmaking, Essential Sewing is a definitive collection of projects. Whether you want to create Roman blinds for your home, or sew a stylish summer dress, you'll find the project--and the skills--here. In addition to explaining how to choose the best...
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Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards

Sports Collectors Digest · Krause Publications; Fourth Edition edition
Format: Book

The MVP for identification, photos and values on vintage baseball cards!Step up to the plate and grab the No. 1 source available regarding vintage baseball cards The Standard Catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards, 4th Edition. This book has been the leading source for information on baseball...
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The Silver Madonna and Other Tales of America's Greatest Lost Treasures

W.C. Jameson · Taylor Trade Publishing
Format: Print book

The twenty-four tales in this book are of the most famous lost treasures in America, from a two-foot statue reportedly made entirely of silver (the “Madonna”) and a cache of gold, silver, and jewelry that was rumored to also contain the first Bible in America to seventeen tons...
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Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden

Niki Jabbour · Storey
Pages: 263
Format: Paperback

Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden...
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Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers: Over 30 Cross Stitch Designs Inspired by Traditional Samplers

Jane Greenoff · David & Charles; Anv edition
Format: Book

To celebrate Jane Greenoff's 30th year of stitching, this new edition of her classic best-selling book includes 3 new sampler charts, an extended stitch library and a Madeira thread conversion chart. Jane Greenoff uses the historical samplers as the inspiration for 13 unique designs...
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Taddpole Quilts for Baby

Tammy Tadd · Leisure Arts
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover

These 7 clever quilting creations by Tammy Tadd are just right for wrapping little ones in homemade love. From bears and bugs to stars and pinwheels, these patterns will delight Baby and Mom alike. Features simple-to-piece blocks and easy appliques.
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2013 Collector Car Price Guide

Ron Kowalke · Krause Publ; Seventh Edition edition
Format: Paperback

The Authority for Collector Car Pricing With 784 pages of pricing at your fingertips, 2013 Collector Car Price Guide is the ultimate resource for car hobbyists. Whether you're looking to find a price on a blue ribbon show car, or a beater station wagon, you can find out what it's...
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My Crochet Animals: Crochet 12 Furry Animal Friends Plus 35 Stylish Clothes and Accessories

Isabelle Kessedjian · David & Charles Publishers
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Cute creatures with personality plus! Crochet yourself a family of fun furry animal friends that are guaranteed to make you smile. Instagram sensation Isabelle Kessedjian has created this adorable range of forest and farmyard animals with their very own stylish wardrobes - all in crochet!...
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