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Quilted bags and gifts : 36 classic quilting projects to make and give

Akemi Shibata · Zakka Workshop
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

"Quilted Bags & Gifts" is a beautiful collection of bags, pouches, and accessories designed for quilters who love to create handmade gifts. All 36 projects use basic patchwork and applique techniques, so they can be made in a weekend. Readers will be inspired by Akemi Shibata...
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Don't Call Them Trailer Trash: The Illustrated Mobile Home Story

John Brunkowski · Schiffer Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Although the phrase "trailer trash" is catchy and kitschy in describing mobile home living, this revealing peek into a stereotype that has dogged the mobile home since its earliest days challenges that label and defends the honor of the trailer home. Via nearly 400 colorful and fun images...
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The Big Book of Scrappy Quilts: Crib-size to King-size

That Patchwork Place · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Sitting on a pile of scraps? Put your fabric bits and pieces to spectacular use with this well-curated collection of quilts! Cut from your stash or play with precut strips and squares, fat quarters, and fat eighths as you enjoy a tremendous variety of patterns from well-known designers.Packed...
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Handmade Style: 23 Must-Have Basics to Stitch, Use, and Wear

Anna Graham · Lucky Spool Media
Format: Print book

The first of its kind. Handmade Style showcases blogger Anna Graham's talent for creating cleverly constructed pieces with simple, clean lines. It's the first sewig book ever to present a collection of projects specifically designed to complement each other. And, it's your ticket...
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Cover To Cover 20th Anniversary Edition: Creative Techniques For Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums

Shereen LaPlantz · Lark Crafts; 20 Anv edition
Format: Print book

First published in 1995, Cover to Cover quickly became renowned in the bookmaking community as the definitive guide to the art. This beautiful revised 20th anniversary edition, now in full color, features updated photography and a fresh interior design - while still retaining the foundational...
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Light It! Creations That Glow, Shine, and Blink

CHRISTA SCHNEIDER · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Light It! Creations that Glow, Shine, and Blink, kids will make a wearable mask that glows, a working lamp, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot...
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Wedding Bliss on a Budget

Ethan Baron · Self-Counsel Press, Inc.
Format: Print book

The big day need not cost big bucks. A sensible, affordable, quickly-planned wedding is possible. Journalist Ethan Baron guides couples on how to create a great event without a great budget.
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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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Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book: The Essential Guide for Adventurous Knitters

AMY HERZOG · Abrams
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog's beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love) . This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four...
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Classic Whittling: Basic Techniques and Old-Time Projects

Rick Weibe · Linden Publishing
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

In a fast-paced and noisy world that makes your head spin, the classic craft of whittling is the perfect antidote. It makes you slow down, take a breath, and live in the moment. Your hands are crafting instead of typing or texting. Best of all, whittling is simple to learn, lasts a lifetime,...
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DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts

Adrianne Surian · Adams Media
Pages: 175
Format: Print book

Transform old T-shirts into trendy accessories--in 60 minutes or fewer!Creating something useful and stylish doesn't have to take ages or require expensive supplies. From an Easy Twisted Headband to Round Lounge Pillows, DIY T-Shirt Crafts teaches you how to repurpose old T-shirts into...
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Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Make My First Quilt: A How-to Book for All You Need to Know

Pat Sloan · That Patchwork Place
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Expert teacher and quilt designer Pat Sloan guides you through each and every step as you make your first quilt. Pat's easy-to-follow instructions and more than 140 clear how-to photos make it fun to start, stitch, and finish nine classic blocks and nine simple quilt projects--even...
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Robotify It! Robots You Can Make Yourself

ELSIE OLSON · Checkerboard Library
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Robotify It! Robots You Can Make Yourself, kids will make a mini monster robot that responds to light, a spinning robotic pencil holder, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques...
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More Sewing to Sell?Take Your Handmade Business to the Next Level: 16 New Projects to Make & Sell!

Virginia Lindsay · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Take your handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry experts! Best-selling author Virginia Lindsay teaches you how to sell your handmade items for a real profit. This hands-on guide to the sewing business includes 16 new sewing patterns, all copyright-...
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Ageless Beauty the French Way: Secrets from Three Generations of French Beauty Editors

Cle?mence von Mueffling · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

"A magical guide." -- Aerin Lauder, style and image director for the Estée Lauder CompaniesFrom three generations of French beauty experts, Ageless Beauty the French Way is the ultimate book of tips, products, practices and French beauty secrets in ten categories such as Hair,...
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