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The Quilter's Practical Guide to Color: Includes 10 Skill-Building Projects

Becky Goldsmith · C&T Publishing

Did you know that the biggest struggle for quilters of all types is color selection? Unlock the secrets to winning color combinations from best-selling author Becky Goldsmith of Piece O' Cake Designs. Learn how every quilt has a foreground and a background, how to use clear versus gray...
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Hamptons Entertaining: Creating Occasions to Remember

Annie Falk · Stewart, Tabori and Chang; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

The Hamptons are synonymous with parties Whether its dinner on the dunes, posthorse show cocktails, or even family-style barbecues, from Memorial Day to early autumn, Long Islands East End is truly the playground of the rich and famous. With her new book, Hamptons Entertaining, Annie Falk...
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DIY Dog Grooming, From Puppy Cuts to Best in Show: Everything You Need to Know, Step by Step

Jorge Bendersky · Quayside
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

You can often tell how healthy a dog is by coat appearance. Grooming your dog regularly offers clues to her health: It nips potential health problems, like allergies, poor nutrition, parasites, or diseases, in the bud, or at least gives you some early warning about them. Grooming also makes...
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The Art of Gardening: Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer

R. William Thomas · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover

Discover a world of beauty and creativity! Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. It is a place of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home. And now those lessons are available for everyone in this stunning...
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Better Homes and Gardens 150 Quick and Easy Furniture Projects: Clever Makeovers in a a Weekend or Less

Better Homes and Gardens · A Better Homes and Gardens Book
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

More than 150 fresh ideas for creating exciting new pieces in a weekend or less Featuring more than 150 innovative furniture flips and projects, this is a must-have guide for those looking to save money, live greener, and create unique pieces that showcase individual style. All of the stunning...
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Loom Knitting Afghans: 20 Simple & Snuggly No-Needle Designs for All Loom Knitters

Isela Phelps · St. Martin's Griffin

Popular loom knitting maven Isela Phelps is back with a new book containing patterns for afghans, blankets, and throws. Whether you're new to loom knitting or a serial afghan knitter looking for some new exciting projects, this book has lots to delve into from blankets featuring graphic...
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Stylish Jewelry Your Way: Designs in Stringing, Wirework, Stitching, Metalwork, and More

Editors of Bead&Button Magazine (Compiler) · Kalmbach Books; Pap/Com edition

The lines between wireworkers, beaders, and jewelry makers are blurring as creative explorers dip their toes into new territories, learn new techniques, and apply ideas to new media. Stylish Jewelry Your Way was created just for them. With projects chosen from the popular special issue...
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Fashionista Arm Knitting: Luxe wraps, tops, cowls, and other no-needle knits

Linda Zemba Burhance · Taunton Press; Sew Pmplt edition

Knit tres chic fashion items with this exciting technique. Who needs knitting needles when you have your arms to wrap your next high-style, low-effort knitting project around? Things like trendy fashionable tops, bests and capes for a fraction of the cost of what youd pay in boutiques and stores....
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The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting: Techniques, Stitches, Projects

Faina Goberstein · Interweave
Pages: 175
Format: Print book

A Fresh Look at a Classic TechniqueSlip stitch is one of the simplest and most versatile knitting techniques, but it's often overlooked. The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting is a modern and thorough take on this technique that delivers beautiful colorwork and gorgeous textures--with minimal...
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New Tatting: Modern Lace Motifs and Projects

Tomoko Morimoto · Interweave Press
Pages: 127
Format: Paperback

A beautiful and detailed introduction to tatting!With the growing interest in lace, New Tatting is a fantastic book for getting started in the craft. Tatting is a means of creating lace by looping threads together using tiny shuttles and your fingers (with occasional help from a crochet...
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