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Beadwoven Glamour: Crystal-embellished jewelry

Isabella Lam · Kalmbach Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Beadweavers have been hungry for Isabella Lam's stunning designs since the publication of Beautiful Beadweaving. Isabella is back in 2019 with Beadwoven Glamour, a collection of all new, lovely beadweaving projects that showcase popular Swarovski bicones, rivolis, rounds, and more.Beadwoven...
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The Capsule Wardrobe: 1,000 Outfits from 30 Pieces

Wendy Mak · W W Norton
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

De-clutter your closet, maximize your fashion choices, and reinvent your own personal style.Cluttered closets create cluttered lives. Too often we are left rummaging around an overflowing wardrobe, ironically at a loss for what to wear. However, owning a capsule wardrobe, which consists...
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Knitting Details, Start to Finish: A Handbook of Simple Tricks, Creative Solutions, and Finishing Techniques

Ulla Engquist · Trafalgar Square Pub
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Knitting is a fun, relaxing hobby - until you meet the devil in the details! What kind of cast-on should you use - firm and stable, or flexible and stretchy? Will your edge stitches be hidden by seams or bands, or is the evenness of your cuffs at stake? Are you ever going to be able...
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Bojagi: Design and Techniques in Korean Textile Art

Sara Cook · Batsford
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Discover one of Eastern culture's most beautiful textile arts: Korean Bojagi! Bojagi, traditional Korean wrapping cloths, were originally made from pieces of leftover fabric skillfully and imaginatively put together. The stunning results often resembled the paintings of such modern...
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Visual Guide to Art Quilting: Explore Innovative Processes, Techniques & Styles

Lindsay Conner · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Start on the path to art quilting success! For anyone inspired to make art quilts, this visual reference will help you gain the practical tools and inspiration you need to translate your ideas to fabric. Get an intro to surface design (including dyeing and printing on fabric) , embellishing...
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Fashion Patternmaking Techniques for Accessories: Shoes, Bags, Hats, Gloves, Ties, Buttons, and Dog Clothing

Antonio Donnanno · Promopress
Pages: 249
Format: Paperback

This book is an essential and practical tool for designing and creating fashion accessories for men and women. Intended for fashion students and professionals, the book includes different pattern techniques for each accessory and explains production processes so that readers can incorporate...
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Magic Add-a-Strip Quilts: Transform Simple Shapes into Dynamic Designs

Barbara H Cline · C&T Publishing
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

Give simple quilt blocks a touch of magic - the add-a-strip way! Start with simple squares, triangles, and diamonds, then slice and insert a 1" strip of contrasting fabric to create dozens of new designs! Quilters of all skill levels can piece complex-looking patterns that are easy...
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Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting

LAURA ZUKAITE · Dover Publications
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Knitters of all skill levels will rejoice in this colorful collection of 15 original shawl patterns. These stylish, versatile designs will complement any outfit, formal or casual, while offering the warmth and comfort of a cloak. Perfect for any season, the patterns include varying yarn...
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Forest Bathing: Discovering Health and Happiness Through the Japanese Practice of Shinrin Yoku

Cyndi Gilbert · St. Martin's Essentials
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Author and naturopathic physician Dr. Cyndi Gilbert introduces readers to the art and science of forest bathing, the deceptively simple Japanese practice of spending time in the forest as a way to find peace, rejuvenation, and to promote health.

Dr. Gilbert shares her own personal...

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Scrappy and Happy Quilts: Limited Palette, Tons of Fun!

Kate Henderson · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

Create lively, colorful quilts--and say bye-bye to agonizing over color choices. With this collection of scrappy two-color and three-color quilt patterns, choosing colors is a snap. Plus, you can use up every scrap!



Start with yardage, scraps, or precuts: the choice is yours....

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Bit by Bit: Projects for Your Odds and Ends

MARI BOLTE · Capstone Press
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

This is more than a book of craft projects--this is a book of inspiration! Instructions for finished projects print hand-in-hand with open-ended ideas that kids can use to make each craft fully customizable. With a focus on using up odds-and-ends, project uses easy-to-find supplies, and will...
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Practical Color Combinations: A Resource Book with Over 2500 Sample Color Schemes

Naomi Kuno · Nippan IPS
Pages: 304
Format: JP Oversized

Practical Color Combinations introduces 125 color palettes that have each been created using approximately ten different individual colors.These color palettes are categorized by images usually associated with each color scheme. Nearly 1,100 individual colors are introduced in this book...
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Modern Triangle Quilts: 70 Graphic Triangle Blocks • 11 Bold Samplers

Rebecca Bryan · C&T Publishing
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Ready to take the triangle challenge? Choose from 70 pieced modern triangle blocks and 11 quilts! Sew beautiful 3-sided blocks from pieced stripes, chevrons, curves, and more. Play with unexpected design elements, choose a winning color palette, and achieve balance and symmetry. Grab your...
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Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi: Bring 14 Magical Characters to Life!

Amigurumipatterns.net · Meteoor Books
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback

Whip out your crochet hook and summon your coziest chair: the crochet spells in this brand-new collection will work their magic to bring 14 fantastical amigurumi to life! The cute creatures in this magical world will charm you all. Go for a swim with the mermaids and nymphs, go Nessie-spotting...
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Sarah Payne's Quilt School: New ways to start patchwork and quilting

Sarah Payne · Search Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Step into Sarah Payne's world of sewing and learn from the expert the basics of quilting and patchwork.In this fun and practical introduction to quilting and patchwork, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills.Each chapter...
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