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Civil War Legacies II: 17 Small Quilt Patterns for Reproduction Fabrics

Carol Hopkins · That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

In this follow-up to her best-selling Civil War Legacies, Carol Hopkins presents another outstanding collection of charming projects. Each engaging quilt is ideal for scraps and 1860s reproduction fabrics.Choose from 17 traditional patterns with something for every skill levelBe inspired...
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Secret Gardens

Yves-Marie Allain · Harry N. Abrams
Format: Hardcover

In Secret Gardens, readers experience the magic of discovering beautiful, intricately planned, and meticulously cultivated hidden worlds. More than 200 spectacular images showcase 13 private gardens, extraordinary examples of landscape design that are usually inaccessible to the public,...
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The Plant Lover's Guide to Salvias

John Whittlesey · Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

Salvias are available in a huge range of sizes, colors, foliage, and hardiness, with over 900 species and hundreds of hybrids. They are popular for the vibrancy of their blooms and for their culinary and medicianl uses. The Plant Lovers Guide to Salvias features everything you need to know...
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Adding Layers Color, Design & Imagination: 15 Original Quilt Projects

Kathy Doughty · C&T Publishing
Pages: 127
Format: Paperback

Adding Layers -- Color, Design, & Design, by Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession, is your illustrated guide to developing an artful understanding of your quilting process. In its 15 original projects, you'll be inspired to experiment with textiles, tools, and techniques to create...
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A Crochet Christmas

Annie's · Annie's
Format: Print book

More than 30 Christmas crochet designs using thread and different weight yarns   This collection of holiday projects for crocheters of all skill levels is full of gifts, tree trims, and festive holiday decor all stitched using thread and a variety of different yarn weights. Thirty plus...
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Build It with Dad: Woodworking Fun for the Whole Family

A.J. Hamler · Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Print book

Build some family fun--in the woodshop!What could be better than spending some quality time with your kids? How about spending time with them in the woodshop? Perfect for any woodworker with kids, Build It with Dad features 22 woodworking projects that kids of all ages will love.These easy-to-make...
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Home Sewn: Projects and Inspiration for Every Room

Cassandra Ellis · Clarkson Potter
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Transform your home with fabric as your foundation This beautiful craft book features distinctive sewing projects dedicated to living, resting, eating, and sharing. Use quality materials - from rustic linen to leather - to create simple ottomans, pendant light shades, a voile bed skirt,...
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Norwegian Knits with a Twist: Socks, Sweaters, Mittens, Hats, Pillows, Blankets, and a Whole Lot More

Arne & Carlos · Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover

Traditional embroidery, tapestry, and knitting motifs from Setesdal, in the south of Norway, are brilliantly reconceived in this fabulously fresh collection of knitting projects from Arne and Carlos. Through experience gained from working alongside Scandinavia’s most respected knitters,...
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The Tragic Story of the Empress of Ireland

Logan Marshall · Berkley Books
Pages: 318
Format: Paperback

A century after it sank to the bottom of the St. Lawrence River, the ruin of the Empress of Ireland has remained one of the most devastating tragedies in maritime history. Logan Marshall's vivid and detailed reportage was the first account of the disaster and has endured as a classic...
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Unicorn Crafts: More Than 25 Magical Projects to Inspire Your Imagination

Urbina · Racehorse Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to the world of Unicorns! We love these magical and mythical horned creatures that inspire the imagination with their wonder and vibrancy. This book explores the magic and fun of these majestic animals with dozens of fun and entertaining projects dreamt up by Isabel Urbina Gallego....
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New Crafts: Cardboard: 25 original handmade projects shown step by step

Emma Hardy · Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

This creative craft book celebrates the full potential of this humble material, with practical and beautiful items to make such as a card table, decorative pelmet, chandelier, satchel and basket.
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Cooking, Baking, and Making: 100 Recipes and DIY Ideas for All Seasons and Reasons

Cynthia O'Hara · Mango
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

#1 Amazon New Release!Cooking, Baking and Making ? DIY recipes and DIY ideas for all seasonsFrom the creative mind of the Harried Housewife blog, comes a beautifully packaged one-stop-shop book bursting with DIY recipes and DIY ideas for the entire year! Cooking, Baking and Making - 100 Holiday...
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The Great Race: The Global Quest for the Car of the Future

Levi Tillemann · Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover

The Great Race recounts the story of a century-long battle between automakers for market share, profit, and technological dominance - and a race to build the car of the future.The world's great manufacturing juggernaut - the $2 trillion automotive industry - is in the throes of a revolution....
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Maltese

Joe Fulda · Barron's Educational Series; 3rd edition
Format: Print book

Written primarily for prospective and inexperienced pet owners, as well as for older children who are learning about responsible pet care, Barrons Complete Pet Owners Manuals present basic pet care information. The many titles in this series cover all popular dog and cat breeds, bird varieties...
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