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Reclaimed Textiles: Techniques for Paper, Stitch, Plastic and Mixed Media

Kim Thittichai · Batsford
Format: Hardcover

Whether you want to be thrifty and green, or to add a sense of heritage to your work, incorporating old bits of paper, fabric, plastic, and packaging can lead to stunning textile art. Kim Thittichai takes crafters through a range of innovative techniques for reclaiming and recycling, from...
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Hot Wheels

Sara Green · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24

"Engaging images accompany information about Hot Wheels. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Perfect Quilts for Precut Fabrics: 64 Patterns for Fat Quarters, Charm Squares, Jelly Rolls, and Layer Cakes

That Patchwork Place · That Patchwork Place
Format: Book

Each of these 64 specially selected designs is ideal for precuts. Brilliantly organized by the cut of fabric, these projects offer plenty of appeal for both traditional and modern quilters.
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DIY Home Repairs: 100 Fix-It-Yourself Projects

Sarah Beeny · Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Everyday projects that will make any home as good as new

* An easy-to-use home improvement guide for homeowners of every skill level
* Features detailed instructions and illustrations for 100 common home repairs from fixing a dripping faucet to wall mounting a TV
* Author...
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Packaging Your Crafts: Creative Ideas for Crafters, Artists, Bakers, & More

Viola E Sutanto · Lark,
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Whether you're selling on Etsy, in retail, or at a fair, your crafts deserve a package that's as appealing as they are. This inspirational guide shows crafters how to get that professional edge - and turn one-time buyers into loyal customers. It discusses specialist terms, standard...
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Beekman 1802 Style: The Attraction of Opposites

Brent Ridge · Rodale Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

You can't help what objects you fall in love with. But can you make that trendy new lamp jibe with your grandmother's heirloom dresser? The fabulous Beekman Boys answer with a resounding "Yes!" in their new book, Beekman 1802 Style. Through more than 200 stunning photographs...
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Paper Goods Projects: Coffee Filter Flowers, Doily Butterflies, Cupcake Paper Cards, and 57 More Crafts Made with Supermarket Finds

Jodi Levine · Potter Craft
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Craft to your heart's content without making a trip to a specialty store. Once you've glimpsed the inspired creations in Paper Goods Projects, you'll never look at your pantry shelves or recycling bins the same way. Here are 60 fun and simple crafts that transform everyday items:...
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Windsor Smith Homefront: Design for Modern Living

Windsor Smith · Rizzoli
Format: Hardcover

Mixing glamour with modern practicality, interior designer Windsor Smith's first book celebrates her elegant, comfortable style. Windsor Smith's aesthetic was once described as "unbuttoned elegance, like a taffeta dress worn with bare feet." In her first book, Smith...
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Scrappy Fat Quarter Quilts

That Patchwork Place · That Patchwork Place
Format: Book

Sparkling with gorgeous quilts from gifted designers, this collection is truly inspiring. Thirteen patterns range in size from easy to challenging and in size from lap quilts to bed-sized designs.
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Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor: An artist's guide to painting on the go!

Barbara Roth · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Anyone can draw and paint, anywhere and at any time! Whether in your backyard or while traveling the world, Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor is an inspirational, easy-to-use reference guide for artists who seek to expand their artistic horizons in new and adventurous ways. After a basic...
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The Story of Fester Cat

Paul Magrs · Berkley; 1 edition
Format: Print book

I always knew that the rest of my story is gonna be a good one I dont know how I knew that but I always did Ungow I am Fester the cat Welcome to my book everyoneFrom when he first ambled into Paul Magrss yardskinny covered in flea bites and missing all but one and a half teethFester knew...
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The Original Cat Fancy Cat Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Cat

Sandy Robins · i5 Press
Format: Print book

Following in the paw- and hoof-prints of I-5’s best-selling The Original Dog Bible and The Original Horse Bible comes The Original Cat Bible, the ultimate resource for cat owners and lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine. This new 500-page volume promises to be the most complete...
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The Simple Simon Guide To Patchwork Quilting: Two Girls, Seven Blocks, 21 Blissful Patchwork Projects

liZ Evans · Fons & Porter Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

7 simply gorgeous quilts to complement any room Classic patchwork gets a modern makeover In this sophisticated guide to quilting and sewing, popular Simple Simon and Company bloggers--and sisters-in-law--Liz Evans and Elizabeth Evans show you how to create traditional quilt blocks with...
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Crochet the Perfect Gift: Designs Just Right for Giving and Ideas for Every Occasion

Kat Goldin · Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Print book

Perhaps the only thing better than receiving a great present is giving one. And what could be more rewarding than creating the "perfect" gift with your very own hands?Kat Goldin's delightfully inspiring book provides dozens of fabulous, modern crochet designs. Within its pages...
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Miniature Needle Painting Embroidery: Vintage Portraits, Florals & Birds

Trish Burr · Sally Milner Publishing
Format: Paperback

Small, embroidered "paintings" can have all the detail, form, and beauty of a larger piece - except they're much quicker to stitch! These fresh and appealing designs all capture the pretty, romantic images typical of the Victorian and post-Victorian eras. All the projects...
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