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New Kitchen Ideas that Work

Jamie Gold · Taunton Press

Ask homeowners to identify the hub of the home and they'll say, "the kitchen!" This completely revised edition of "Kitchen Ideas that Work"--the consummate resource for kitchen redesign--features over 350 ideas with 350 photos for a facelift or full-throttle redo...
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Coastal Living Outdoor Spaces: Fresh Ideas for Stylish Porches, Decks, Patios & Gardens

Editors of Coastal Living Magazine · Oxmoor House
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

From front door to back patio, the first section of Coastal Living Outdoor Spaces features a colorful visual tour of some of the most inspiring outdoor areas from the pages of the magazine. Design ideas and home decorating tips show how to achieve a relaxed coastal-style ambience outdoors,...
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Collecting World Coins, 1901-Present

George S. Cuhaj · Krause Publ; Fourteenth Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Over a century of circulating coins!From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Collecting World Coins, 1901-Present, offers the most comprehensive country-by-country, fully illustrated listing of 20th and early 21st century coins used in everyday commerce on the market.The perfect reference for beginner...
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Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection: Embroidery Projects & Designs to Celebrate the Seasons

Aimee Ray · Lark Crafts; Pap/Cdr edition
Format: Book

Happy holiday doodles This cheery installment in the popular Doodle Stitching series by powerhouse author Aimee Ray gives embroiderers a festive collection of motifs to try Of course its filled with super-cute Christmas ideas from Santas sleigh to the Nutcracker ballet but also with designs...
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All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool: Updated

Harriet Hargrave · C&T Publishing; 2 edition
Format: eBook

Howbig is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount offabric you have? What’s the best way to sew a mitered border? The Quilter’s Reference Tool gives you fastanswers to these and dozens of other quilting questions. Now this indispensableguide from top quilters...
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Burlap Boutique: Charming Accent Wreaths and Home Decor

Katie Carter · Fons & Porter
Format: Print book

In Burlap Boutique, youll find eighteen projects with easy-to-follow instructions that will make you rethink this durable, open-weave fabric. Learn how to sew, stencil, embellish and manipulate burlap to create eco-friendly and affordable home decor items and gifts. Once youve tried these...
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Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals

Sally Muir · Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

From the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own Dog, Knit Your Own Cat, and Knit Your Own Dog: The Second Litter comes Knit Your Own Zoo! With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for 24 animals, it's an irresistible guide to knitting a single exotic pet or an entire...
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Iris Schreier's Reversible Knits: Creative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides Right

Iris Schreier · Lark Crafts
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

"For me, the design has to be intentional...so that both sides are beautiful and balanced . . . If both knitted sides are similar—or even completely different from each other—the piece is reversible in a way that much, if not most, knitwear is not. Either side can be public."...
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Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter's Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More

Lisa Bluhm · Lark/Chapelle
Format: Hardcover

Soldering has moved out of the garage shop and taken the crafting world by storm! It’s a fabulous, easy-to-learn technique for creating jewelry, decorative accents, and keepsakes, and this comprehensive guide takes beginners step-by-step through all the basics: glass cutting, working...
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Lovely Landscape Quilts: Using Strings and Scraps to Piece and Applique Scenic Quilts

Cathy Geier · Fons & Porter
Format: Book

Create beautiful landscape quilts using strips and scraps with these 15 lovely projects!In Lovely Landscape Quilts, Cathy Geier walks you through the process of creating amazing landscape quilts using simple techniques that anyone can try. Learn how to find inspiration and choose your fabrics,...
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25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks: Projects and Inspiration from Katy Jones

Katy Jones · That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Using fabulous fabrics and graphic pops of color, popular blogger Katy Jones presents time-honored and original quilt-block patterns, plus four fun projects. Beginner-friendly instructions include machine piecing, working with squares and triangles, basic machine appliqué, and fussy...
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100 Quick & Easy Crochet Stitches: Easy Stitch Patterns, Including Openweave, Textured, Ripple and More

Darla Sims · Annie's
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback

Its easy to cut crochet time by up to percent or more with the quick stitches and tricks in this book Each stitch description includes multiples needed to allow the stitcher to make any size project and any type of yarn can be used to create the designs One hundred easy crochet stitch...
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Toy Time!: From Hula Hoops to He-Man to Hungry Hungry Hippos: A Look Back at the Most- Beloved Toys of Decades Past

Christopher Byrne · Three Rivers Press
Format: Paperback

What was your favorite childhood toy? Do you have fond memories of fighting unseen enemies with your G.I. Joe action figures, demolishing fleets of vehicles with your Tonka Toy Trucks, or Karate-chopping imaginary street thugs with your Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?  What about carefree...
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