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Classic Farm Tractors: 200 of the Best, Worst, and Most Fascinating Tractors of All Time

Robert N Pripps · Voyageur Press
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

From iconic stalwarts to more eccentric entries into the agriculture industry, this colorful, fun, and fact-filled book profiles scores of farm tractor classics from the twentieth century. Veteran tractor author Robert Pripps tackles each model with aplomb, offering concise descriptions...
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Cozy Toes for Baby: Sweet Shoes to Crochet and Felt

Chantal Garceau · Martingale & Co Inc
Format: Book

Each crochet pattern provides fashion for wee ones and keeps tiny toes warm. Felted for shape and sturdiness—with leather soles for durability—these are finished shoes rather than booties.
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Imagine Quilts: 11 Patterns from Everyday Inspirations

Dana Bolyard · That Patchwork Place
Format: Book

With this terrific collection of quilt patterns, popular blogger Dana Bolyard invites quilters of all ages and skill levels to innovate and create.Fascinating designs range in size from small wall hangings to bed-sized quiltsUnique projects are organized into four groups: combining colors...
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More Twist-and-Turn Bargello Quilts: Strip Piece 10 New Projects

Eileen Wright · That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Quilters keep asking for more of Eileen Wright's fascinating bargello quilts that seem to wiggle, bend, twist, and turn. With this stunning collection, she brilliantly answers the call. Check out the gallery!Immerse yourself in the beauty of 10 new bargello projects ranging in size...
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Home Generator Selection, Installation and Repair

Paul Dempsey · Mcgraw-Hill Education
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback

Select, set up, and maintain a reliable home generator This complete and practical guide shows you, step by step, how to choose the best generator for your needs, safely and properly install it, and handle troubleshooting and maintenance. Home Generator Selection, Installation, and Repair...
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Knockout Knits: New Tricks for Scarves, Hats, Jewelry, and Other Accessories

Laura Nelkin · Potter Craft
Format: Book

An abundance of knitted luxuries--summery lace shawls, warm and wooly hats, a trio of cool knitted bracelets, and stunning beaded gloves--designed to grow your skills.Who doesn't love to knit accessories? They're fast, often require only a skein or two of yarn, and make amazingly...
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The New American Herbal

Stephen Orr · Clarkson Potter
Format: Kindle Edition

From modern garden master Stephen Orr comes a new, definitive book on herbs to finally replace the dusty and outdated classics. Here are entries on hundreds of plants that are extraordinarily useful in cooking, homeopathy, and more; dozens of recipes and DIY projects; and beautifully styled...
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Knitting Rugs: 39 Traditional, Contemporary, Innovative Designs

Nola A. Heidbreder · Stackpole Books
Format: Print book

A collection of 39 original, creative designs for knitted rugs.Includes a variety of styles and techniques, including modular rugs, rugs made from I-cord, rugs that emphasize color and texture, and rugs made from repurposed materialsPatterns are easy and quick to knit as well as interesting,...
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Steampunk Your Wardrobe: Sewing and Crafting Projects to Add Flair to Fashion

Calista Taylor · New Design Originals Corporation,
Pages: 111
Format: Print book

Steampunk Your Wardrobe is a step-by-step guide to capturing the steampunk aesthetic in apparel. It begins with easy-to-do projects such as embellishing existing garments, and progresses to more complicated alterations. Projects are also included for making steampunk'd jewelry and accessories....
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Duct Tape Discovery Workshop: Easy and Stylish Duct Tape Designs

Tonia Jenny · North Light
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Duct tape has never looked so good!With the help of Duct Tape Discovery Workshop, you'll learn the techniques to make working with duct tape easy and stylish.Hosting a get together at your place? Make a set of duct tape coasters and stemware tags to match your party's theme! Need...
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Ford Ranger Pick-ups 1993 thru 2011: 1993 thru 2011 all models - Also includes 1994 thru 2009 Mazda B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000

Editors of Haynes Manuals · Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions...
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Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800

George S. Cuhaj · Krause Publ; 6 edition
Format: Paperback

THE reference to 18th century world coins! As the worlds maritime superpowers of the 18th century expanded their reach, coinage made financial connections possible. Now, thanks to the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1701-1800, you can connect with the coins from the exciting era of global...
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Scrap Quilting with Alex Anderson: Choose the Best Fabric Combinations

Alex Anderson · C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Get scrappy with best-selling author Alex Anderson (more than 950,000 books sold!) Use your stash and your scrap bin to make 7 colorful quilts. Get in on Alex’s best scrap quilting secrets: which blocks and settings work best in scrappy quilts; how to combine fabric colors, prints,...
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