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The Complete Guide to Building with Rocks & Stone: Stonework Projects and Techniques Explained Simply

Brenda Flynn · Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

This book is designed to walk homeowners through the process of developing, planning, and implementing a stone building project. Starting with the basics, you will learn about the common types of stone and where natural stone is found throughout the United States, as well as how to gather...
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Knitting Around

Elizabeth Zimmermann · Schoolhouse Press
Pages: 191
Format: Hardcover

In this book, Elizabeth teaches you to be the boss of your knitting. Her liberating teachings have inspired generations of knitters and the classic patterns will keep you knitting for years. 25 projects - 192 pages | Hardcover
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Conran on Color

Terence Conran · Conran Octopus
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Terence Conran shares a lifetime of experience as one of the world's leading designers and retailers to explain how to make the most of this vibrant and dynamic ingredient in your homeSubtle and allusive, bold and invigorating, color is one of the single most powerful elements in design...
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The Beaded Garden: Creating Flowers with Beads and Thread

Diane Fitzgerald · Interweave Press
Pages: 125
Format: Book

Using needle and thread, crafters of all skill levels can create a veritable greenhouse of beaded flowers from the patterns in this book. Beaders and gardeners alike will delight in these projects that use brick, peyote, net, and herringbone stitches, as well as right-angle weave and combination...
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California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for California Gardens

Claire Splan · Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback

California abounds with edible selections to grow in the diverse conditions of the state. California Fruit Vegetable Gardening addresses the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water that affects growing success. More than sixty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are highlighted,...
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Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments

Nicky Epstein · Interweave Press
Pages: 272
Format: Book

Quirky, attractive knitted flowers, fringes, lattice edgings, and other embellishments can add style and flair to handmade knitted garments, store-bought sweaters, household items, and more. This book contains hundreds of ideas and instructions for using knitted appliques, borders, cords,...
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A Gathering of Lace

Meg Swansen · XRX Inc.
Pages: 173
Format: Book

Collected from knitting designers all over the world, the patterns in this guide will be a joy to create for any knitter. The lavish full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow instruction charts will make these traditional patterns an exciting addition to a lace knitter's repertoire....
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Step-by-Step Tiling Projects

Paula Marshall · Meredith
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Presents a variety of tile options, practical tips for choosing tile, and step-by-step guidance for installing tile indoors and out.More than 40 inviting, inspirational photographs of tile installed in a variety of environments.Thorough instructional copy and more than 200 illustrations.Tips...
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A New Owner's Guide to Maltese

Vicki Abbott · T.F.H. Publications
Pages: 160
Format: Book

This book is in Acceptable Condition. It has been read. All of the pages are intact. The cover is intact. The pages are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged. Hardcover without a Dust Jacket. Some shelf wear. A lot of scoff marks on the cover. The edges are bumped....
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Cast-Iron Cooking: Recipes & Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Cast-Iron Cookware

Rachael Narins · Storey Publishing
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Get the most from your cast-iron cookware with 40 fabulous recipes especially designed for cast iron, from a full English breakfast to chilaquiles, pan pizza, cheesy beer fondue, Korean fried chicken, vegetarian chili, mango curry, party nuts, two kinds of cornbread, baked apples, gingerbread...
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Bead Fantasies II: More Beautiful, Easy-to-Make Jewelry

Takako Samejima · Japan Publications Trading Co.
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback

Create unique, high-fashion accessories using beads.From the streets to the runways, beaded jewelry and accessories continue to be seen everywhere.Now, with beautiful color photos, detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, renowned jewelry designer Takako Samejima makes it easy for even...
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Making Wood Bowls With a Router & Scroll Saw

Patrick E Spielman · Sterling Co.
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

These truly innovative techniques make it easy to create wood bowls with only a router and scroll saw.
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See Spot Live Longer

Steve Brown · Creekobear Press
Pages: 194
Format: Book

See Spot Live Longer is essential reading for all dog owners who want their dogs to live long, healthy lives. This is the first book that combines up to date nutritional science with easy to follow, practical advice that people can immediately use to help their dogs live longer.
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Join-As-You-Go Afghans

Bobbie Matela · The Needlecraft Shop
Pages: 160
Format: Book

Book by Matela, Bobbie, Editor
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Simple Applique: Approachable Techniques, Easy Methods, Beautiful Results!

Kim Diehl · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

Find out how best-selling author Kim Diehl achieves her distinctive look. With this comprehensive how-to guide, she shares the secrets of her signature invisible machine-applique and wool-appliquE techniques--plus needle-turn and fusible techniques!See techniques clearly demonstrated in more...
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