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DIY Wardrobe Makeovers: Alter, Refresh & Refashion Your Clothes

Suzannah Hamlin Stanley · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Print book

Unlock your closet's potential with simple wardrobe fixes and refashions to express your style. These basic alterations and step-by-step restyling tutorials will help you fit and reassemble garments into newfound faves. No sloppy shortcuts here -- learn how to alter sweaters, pants,...
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Matthew Mead's Halloween Spooktacular

Matthew Mead · Oxmoor House
Format: Paperback

Frightfully simple ideas for creepy decorations, terrifying sweets and unique costumes will thrill trick-or-treaters of all ages. Holiday style pro Matthew Mead offers endlessly inventive haunted home makeovers, quick-and-easy ways to reinvent store-bought cookies and candy, awesome themed...
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Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing: 18 Easy Sewing Projects for DIY Gifts and Toys from Fabric Remnants

Kim Kruzich · David & Charles
Format: Print book

The fabulous Kim Kruzich aka Retro Mama showcases her unique style and skill with color in this contemporary collection of 18 simple sewing projects all designed to be made from leftover fabrics, Genius!The 18 adorable handmade projects in Retro Mama Scrap Happy Sewing combine sewing, patchwork,...
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The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them

Carley Roney · Potter Style
Pages: 434
Format: Paperback

From the #1 wedding website, this completely revised and updated edition of the classic wedding planning bible answers all of your questions, with all the latest information and tools a bride could want. Overwhelmed by the countless questions and details your wedding entails? Don't despair!...
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Resin Alchemy: Innovative Techniques for Mixed-Media and Jewelry Artists

Susan Lenart Kazmer · Interweave
Format: Book

Discover one of the hottest trends in mixed media--resin! Join mixed-media and jewelry artist Susan Lenart Kazmer as she opens new frontiers in her application of resin techniques.Resin Alchemy offers detailed step-by-step technique tutorials on using resin, from the basics of mixing and pouring...
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How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments: Trims, Rosettes, Sculptures, and Baubles for Fashion, Decor, and Crafts

Elaine Schmidt · Creative Publishing int'l; SPI edition
Format: Paperback

Classic and contemporary crafters unite! Create amazing trims, butterflies, flowers and more with How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments. With clever techniques and a huge selection of ribbon styles to choose from, the timeless art of making ribbon embellishments is better than ever. Let author...
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Pillow Pop: 25 Quick-Sew Projects to Brighten Your Space

Heather Bostic · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

This installment of the Design Collective series is stuffed full of pillows! Make a distinctive statement with eye-catching modern designs—choose from 25 different 18” to 20” square pillow projects to decorate your home. Pull out your favorite fabrics and have fun stitching...
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Knitted Headbands

Monica Russel · Search Press
Format: Print book

Monica Russel uses her fantastic design skills to create a wide range of gorgeous headbands. The huge variety in this book means that there is something that will appeal to everyone: some headbands are in a single colour, others in a multitude of colours, some are narrow while others are wide;...
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Paper Quilling: All the skills you need to make 20 beautiful projects

ELIZABETH MOAD · Search Press
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Quilling is currently on trend and gaining in popularity. Elizabeth Moad is well known in the papercrafting world, and has created a range of beautiful quilled designs that are suitable for all occasions and life stages, from new baby cards to wedding gifts to sympathy cards. One reason...
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Little Quilts and Gifts Using Jelly Roll Scraps

Carolyn Forster · Search Press
Format: Print book

This gorgeous book shows you how to transform jelly roll scraps into stunning mini quilts and gorgeous patchwork gifts. Packed with 30 colourful and inventive projects and all the techniques needed to create them this book contains an abundance of guidance and inspiration for quilters...
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Inspired Bead Embroidery: New jewelry designs by Sherry Serafini

SHERRY SERAFINI · Kalmbach Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

For years, fans have been asking for a new title from Internationally known artist and instructor Sherry Serafini, renowned for her lavish beaded surfaces -- and this book is it! Sherry's adventurous designs have appeared in numerous books and well-known magazines. Rock stars Steven...
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How to Repair Briggs and Stratton Engines, 4th Ed.

Paul Dempsey · McGraw-Hill Education
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Learn the Latest Money-Saving Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Any Briggs & Stratton Engine, New or Old! /p> Turn to the Fourth Edition of How to Repair Briggs & Stratton Engines for expert guidance on completing any Briggs & Stratton maintenance and repair job quickly...
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30 Gifts in 30 Days

Bendy Carter · Annie's
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback

Simply crochet a design a day and you will have a gift ready for any occasion. This book includes simple projects that can be made in a day. Designs include hats, scarves, booties, coasters, dishcloths, coin purse, basket, afghans, a pillowcase edging and more. It's sure to be your...
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