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Idiot's Guides: Bike Repair and Maintenance

Christopher Wiggins · ALPHA
Format: Paperback

Featuring 400, full-color photographs in step-by-step format, Idiots Guides Bike Repair and Maintenance teaches readers of all cycling levels how to maintain, repair, and upgrade their own bikes for years of top performance and enjoyment. With coverage for road bikes and mountain bikes,...
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Modern One-Block Quilts: 22 Fresh Patchwork Projects

Natalia Bonner · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Modern One-Block Quilts by Natalia Bonner and Kathleen Whiting proves that all you need is one simple block pattern to make 22 quilts! From throws and wall hangings to queen-sized blankets, sewists of all skill levels will be inspired to create something new by manipulating these simple...
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Printing on Fabric: Techniques with Screens, Stencils, Inks, and Dyes

Jen Swearington · Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

From award-winning quilter, garment designer, and teacher Jen Swearington comes an essential and accessible guide to printing by hand on fabric. She starts by explaining how to translate design ideas into prints, from single motifs to repeating patterns. Jen then goes on to cover various...
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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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Sew Many Notions: Wonderful Wool Appliques, Simple Stitcheries, and More

Debbie Busby · Martingale
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

The deep, rich colors of the primitive look meet cute sewing-themed motifs in this collection of fun-to-stitch projects for wool lovers. Decorate your sewing space with more than 18 designs, including pincushions, needle holders, mini-quilts, a table mat, and more. The chunky applique shapes...
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Felt Toys for Little Ones: Handmade Playsets to Spark Imaginative Play

Jessica Peck · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Create artistic handmade toys to delight young children with this how-to book Felt Toys for Your Little Ones by Jessica Peck, the popular designer of Sweetie Pie Bakery patterns. From a charming tea party and delicious ice cream shop to an adventuresome teepee, the fun-worthy projects in this...
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Paper Flowers Chinese Style: Create Handmade Gifts and Decorations

FANG LIU · Shanghai Press
Pages: 152
Format: Hardcover

This Chinese papercraft book introduces readers to 24 unique paper flower patterns, with techniques for their folding and decoration, and tips for composition, color matching, floral vessels and display.The 24 patterns are designed to match the "24 solar terms" on the Chinese...
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The Art of Folding Vol. 2: New Trends, Techniques and Materials

Jean-Charles Trebbi · Promopress
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

The Art of Folding presented a wide range of creators who are inspired by origami and whose work with various materials draws on traditional techniques. Drawing on examples from nature, this second volume focuses on folders' know-how as it applies to art, design, decoration, fashion,...
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Knits in a Day: 40 Quick Knits to Cast On and Complete in Three Hours or Less

Candi Derr · Stackpole Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Sometimes when you realize you need a new hat or mittens--It's going to be freezing tomorrow and I'm going hiking! It's my best friend's birthday and I don't have a gift!--you need it NOW! This is the book you can turn to again and again for just the right pattern, knowing...
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Seasons of Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Celebrate Americana with 12 Projects to Stitch

Rebekah L Smith · C&T Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

The author of best-selling Wool Appliqué Folk Art presents a treasure trove of 12 seasonal wool appliqué projects, with 3 for each season. Presented in a lovely antique color palette, these simple and elegant projects include a journal cover, pillow cover, wallhangings, storage boxes,...
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The Essential Book of Homesteading: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living

ASHLEY ENGLISH · Lark Crafts
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

All the information you need to homestead - gathered in one ultimate, essential book! In barnyards and backyards, on rooftops and in alleyways, a movement is happening - the modern homesteading movement. Whether it's turning a lawn into a vegetable garden, getting a flock of chickens,...
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Stylish Wraps Sewing Book: Ponchos, Capes, Coats and More - Fashionable Warmers that are Easy to Sew

YOSHIKO TSUKIORI · Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

This DIY sewing book presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic!Stylish Wraps Sewing Book provides five free full-sized patterns that can be used to create 22 timeless wraps to keep the chill off - and look great in the process. All the sewing...
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Cute & Easy Little Knits: 35 quick and quirky projects you'll love to make

NICKI TRENCH · CICO Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

35 fun and easy projects for toys, baby clothes, accessories, home decorations, tech cases, and bags. Follow Nicki Trench's simple patterns to make a huge variety of colorful little knits, including gifts for babies and adults, accessories such as hats and gloves, and makes for the home....
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The Indestructible Houseplant: 200 Beautiful, Easy-Care Plants that Everyone Can Grow

Tovah Martin · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Tovah Martin, the undisputed Queen of Green, shows that anyone can grow healthy houseplants. It all boils down to a simple set of skills and - here's the crucial part - picking the right plants. These tough but beautiful plants can thrive in less-than-ideal conditions, and they're...
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How To Use Automotive Diagnostic Scanners

Tracy Martin · Motorbooks
Format: Print book

Scan your own codes to save money, fix problems, or get the best performance out of your ride!Scanning the code to determine why your "check engine" light has come on is frequently more costly than the repair itself! Scanning automotive systems at home can save you money and only...
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