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The Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present

Richard A Mann · Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

The No. 1 guide to the most popular guns of all time!Today's modern firearms are being bought, sold, and traded at unprecedented volumes. Now, with the completely updated Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values, you can buy and sell with confidence. The only illustrated pricing guide to firearms...
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The Greened House Effect: Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit

Jeff Wilson · Chelsea Green Publishing; 2 edition
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback

With greater public awareness of the need for energy independence, the issue of how we can make our existing homes more resource efficient is becoming ever more critical. Residential buildings make up a large fraction of our energy needs, largely due to heating and air-conditioning. So it's...
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Learn to Crochet Granny Squares and Flower Motifs: 25 projects to get you started

Nicki Trench · CICO Books
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Granny squares are the perfect crochet project for beginners. They are easy to learn and quick to complete. With full instructions in all the techniques you will need at the start, followed by 25 lovely patterns to put your newly-learned skills to use, Learn to Crochet Granny Squares and Flower...
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Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters: 70+ Designs for Blocks, Backgrounds & Borders

Angela Walters · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Print book

It's easy to plan your machine quilting -- simply open Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters and find creative inspiration on every page. User-friendly and visually exciting, the contents are first divided into three sections: Blocks, Negative Space, and Borders. Then,...
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First Time Crochet: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: There's a First Time For Everything

Deborah Burger · Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Print book

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginners guide that takes you by the hand, like a personal instructor, and teaches you how to crochet. With detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic crocheting techniques...
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Paper to Petal: 75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand

Rebecca Thuss · Potter Craft
Format: Hardcover

Paper Flowers are Always in Season       Make playful party decorations, luscious bouquets, and sophisticated floral centerpieces with inexpensive tissue and crepe paper. Paper to Petal walks you through the easy basics of transforming simple materials into a vibrant...
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The Modern Nerd's Guide to LARPing

Mike Sciandra · Gareth Stevens Pub
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

LARPing, or live-action role playing, is one of the hottest hobbies today. Its devoted participants develop detailed characters, inventing names and personalities, as well as costumes and props. The improvisational nature and opportunity for creativity at LARP events makes for a new experience...
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Novel Living: Collecting, Decorating, and Crafting with Books

Lisa Occhipinti · Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover

In this digital age, the fate of physical books remains in question. Even the concept of curling up with a good book conjures new images. But there remains a sensory thrill to physical books—to seeing and feeling them, to turning their pages—that makes many of us value them even more...
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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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So Pretty! Crochet: Inspiration and Instructions for 24 Stylish Projects

Amy Palanjian · Chronicle Books LLC
Format: Kindle Edition

Library JournalIt's easy for contemporary crafters to say, "This isn't your grandma's crafting," but owing to changing trends, it may well be. This collection of crochet projects has that vibe: if your grandmother crocheted in the 1970s, you're likely to have pieces...
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Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Machine Quilt: Learn the Basics of Walking Foot and Free-Motion Quilting

Pat Sloan · Martingale
Pages: 96
Format: Print book

Popular teacher, designer, and online radio host Pat Sloan teaches all you need to know to machine quilt successfully. In this third book of her beginner-friendly "Teach Me" series, Pat guides you step by step through walking-foot and free-motion quilting techniques. First-time...

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Color Essentials - Crisp & Vibrant Quilts: 12 Modern Projects Featuring Precut Solids

Amanda Murphy · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

This must-have book will free you from preconceived notions about color and inspire creativity. You will learn to experiment with solids and gain a deep understanding of how color functions. Perfect for both the adventurous beginner and skilled intermediate quilter, the 12 modern quilt...
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Baby Booties and Socks: 50 Knits for Tiny Toes

Fr?d?rique Alexandre · Search Press
Format: Paperback

50 unique designs in a range of colours and styles.
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