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Flowstones: Beautiful Creations from Polymer Clay

Amy Goldin · Countryman Press
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Flowstones are mesmerizing to look at and to hold -- and they're easy to make! Conceived of by artist Amy Goldin, "flowstones" are crafted by molding a sheet of polymer clay around a smooth river rock. They impart a sense of calm to the holder, grounded by the weight and soothed...
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2017: The Official Red Book, Hardcover Edition

R S Yeoman · Whitman Publishing
Pages: 464
Format: Print book

The Official Red Book® A Guide Book of United States Coins is 70 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. How rare...
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In the Cockpit 2: Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II

National Air and Space Museum · Harper Design
Format: Hardcover

“Having spent most of my life in the cockpit, I am well acquainted with the sheer magnificence of these machines. World War II ushered in a new era in aviation and military technology, and this book gives an exclusive look into some of the most famous planes in the history of flight.”...
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Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting: Celebrating the Gift of Knitting with 20 Beautiful Patterns

Lorna Miser · Watson-Guptill Publications
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.But the greatest of these is love. - 1 Corinthians 13:13Knitting the Way of LoveIn Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting, Lorna Miser celebrates her passion forknitting as a wonderful, exciting gift from God. Because it's so much apart of who she is, Lorna...
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Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations: 20 Super-Cute Miniature Projects

Emily Chen · Fons & Porter
Format: Book

Learn to make super-cute polymer clay animals and food in Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations!Emily Chen teaches you how to craft twenty adorable figures from basic shapes using easy polymer clay techniques and tools. Progress from a simple bunny to an elaborate unicorn, and learn now to make...
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The Anniversary Sampler Quilt: 40 Traditional Blocks, 7 Keepsake Settings

Donna Lynn Thomas · C&T Publishing
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Celebrate any important event in life, from a birthday to a retirement, with these 40 beautiful blocks and 7 customizable settings. Created to commemorate the author's 40th wedding anniversary, you can read the story behind each block, then make it personal by stitching in your own memories...
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Art & Craft of Pyrography, The: Drawing with Fire on Leather, Gourds, Cloth, Paper, and Wood

Lora S Irish · Fox Chapel
Pages: 143
Format: Paperback

Now Lora Irish, the author of the bestselling Great Book of Woodburning, offers thirty-five amazingly detailed new projects that explore the craft of pyrography across the full range of inventive pyro media.
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Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide

Tanya Whelan · Potter Craft; Spi edition
Format: Print book

With her "choose-your-own-adventure" approach to sewing, Tanya Whelan offers an invaluable collection of patterns that empowers sewers to become designers. The trick is a set of patterns for 6 skirts and 8 bodices that line up perfectly at the waist, plus an additional 4 sleeve...
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How to Raise Chickens: Everything You Need to Know, Updated & Revised

Christine Heinrichs · Voyageur Press; Second, Updated & Revised edition
Format: Book

Whether you want to raise 5 chickens or 50, whether you have a 40-foot city lot or a 40-acre farm, the expert advice in this hands-on guidebook makes it easy for you to get started raising a healthy flock. Whichever comes first for you, the chicken or the egg, this book will show you what...
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Intuitive Color & Design: Adventures in Art Quilting

JEAN WELLS · C&T Publishing
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

In this updated edition of best-selling Intuitive Color & Design, Jean's workshop assignments get your creative juices flowing, giving you challenges to expand your quilting horizons. Start by learning to see line and color; study the nuts and bolts of design; develop your color...
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Crochet Loom Blooms: 30 Fabulous Crochet Flowers & Projects

Haafner Linssen · Interweave
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Discover the blossoming trend of flower looming! It's quick, it's simple, it's fun, and with a bit of crochet you can create a stunning collection of 30 flower motifs. In Crochet Loom Blooms, you'll find everything you need to get you started including:Step-by-step guide...
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Crochet to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 18 Colorful Crochet Patterns

Interweave Editors · Interweave Pr
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Discover the relaxing craft of crochet! Creative and calming, crafting is the perfect way to destress! In Crochet to Calm you'll learn how the repetitive motion of this popular craft can not only clear your mind but also result in beautiful projects you'll be proud to show off! Best yet?...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry, Updated 2nd Edition: Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

Editors of Cool Springs Press · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

See how easy it is to build your own backyard oasis.Outdoor carpentry projects using cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine are perfect for Do-It-Yourselfers of all skill levels, since the materials are easy to work with, and the results are rewarding. Enjoy outdoor furnishings you can create...
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