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Lovable Felted Animals: Enchanting Mascots, Pets and Accessories

Yuko Sakuda - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

Lovable Felted Animals is - dare we say - the cutest felting book EVER!. This book shows you how to make graceful models of a lifelike sleeping lion, a mom and baby koala, a regal deer, a polar bear with cub, a fluffy alpaca, the world's most adorable hedgehog and so much more!. Illustrated...
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Experimental Fashion: Performance Art, Carnival and the Grotesque Body (Dress Cultures)

Francesca Granata - Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Format: Paperback

Shortlisted for the Millia Davenport Publication Award.. Experimental Fashion traces the proliferation of the grotesque and carnivalesque within contemporary fashion and the close relation between fashion and performance art, from Lady Gaga's raw meat dress to Leigh Bowery's performance...
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Two Needles, Many Knits: The New Knitter's Guide with Easy Patterns

Quayln Stark - Callisto
Format: Paperback

Learn how to knit -- from a simple square to an entire sweater!"This valuable debut guide from Stark tells beginners all they need to know to get started knitting." -- Publishers Weekly Wondering where to start with knitting? Look no further!Two Needles, Many Knits is your one-stop-shop...
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Empresses of Seventh Avenue: World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion

Nancy MacDonell - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

A NEW YORK TIMES MOST ANTICIPATED * In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of France gave rise to the American fashion industry.. Calvin Klein. Ralph Lauren. Donna...
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Watercolor in 10 Minutes a Day: 45 Quick and Easy Projects for Beginners

Garima Srivastava - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Simple, Beautiful Projects to Fit Into Your Day. Escape to a meditative, relaxing world with this comprehensive beginner's guide to watercolor, specially designed for your busy life. Even when you only have a few minutes to spare, artist and illustrator Garima Srivastava shows you how to paint...
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Small Loom Weaving: Easy Projects For Beginners (over 200 photos and diagrams)

Ichi.co - ‎Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Small Loom Weaving is a friendly introduction to the joys of making your own handwoven goods.. Illustrated lessons introduce you to the fundamentals of the loom, materials, tools, color changes, introducing texture, finishing, and more. This useful guide also shows you how to make chic,...
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Knitting with Beads Made Easy: Simple Techniques, Handy Shortcuts, and 60 Fabulous Projects

Liv Asplund - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Paperback

It's never been easier to knit with beads! From pretty pearls to classic silver or gleaming glass, a few beads are the perfect way to add a little glitz and glamour to any knitted project -- and knit designers Liv Asplund and Jane Asprusten have finally made it as simple as it sounds....
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French Country Cottage Christmas

Courtney Allison - Gibbs Smith
Format: Hardcover

Christmas decorating maven Courtney Allison shows how to create a cozy and aspirational French country Christmas style wherever you are."The pastoral-inspired arrangements would please even Scrooge. The result is a festive guide for the cottagecore set." -- Publishers WeeklyCelebrate...
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The Garden Maker's Book of Wonder: 162 Recipes, Crafts, Tips, Techniques, and Plants to Inspire You in Every Season

Allison Vallin Kostovick - ‎Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

The joy and wonder of a garden-inspired lifestyle is captured in this colorfully photographed, through-the-seasons sourcebook filled with recipes, gardening wisdom, craft and wellness projects, and nature-based activities.. Each season in the garden brings new joy and fresh inspiration...
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Christmas Quilting with Wendy Sheppard

Wendy Sheppard - Annies
Format: Paperback

Inspired by classic carols and holiday memories, this collection of festive designs from popular designer Wendy Sheppard will have you quilting throughout the Christmas season. Enjoy nine beautiful quilts, including cute and cheerful patterns as well as sophisticated seasonal designs you can enjoy...
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