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Paper Blooms: 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations & More

Jeffery Rudell · Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Make a garden of paper flowers bloom with more than 25 sophisticated patterns designed by Jeffery Rudell, whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. and The New York Botanical Garden to Good Housekeeping magazine. Just follow the gorgeous step-by-step photos and simply cut,...
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Tula Pink's City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks

Tula Pink · David & Charles
Format: Paperback

Create a sampler quilt as unique as you are! Tula Pink gives you an inspiring quilt block collection with Tula Pink's City Sampler. Make a beautiful, modern quilt of your own design with the 100 original quilt blocks or try one of the 5 city-themed sampler quilts designed by Tula. A note...
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Box!: Castles, Kitchens, and Other Cardboard Creations for Kids

Noel MacNeal · Lyons Press
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback

How many times have you spent money on some fancy new toy for your child, only to have her ignore the toy and instead crawl into the large box it came in? Whether you're on a budget or just refuse to pay high prices for noisy, plastic toys, Box! offers parents do-it-yourself, environmentally...
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Woodland Knits: over 20 enchanting patterns

Stephanie Dosen · Taunton Press
Format: Book

Stephanie Dosen's Tiny Owl Knits has quickly gained iconic status among knitters: her patterns are fast sellers (at $5.50 per pattern) online, and she has been given feature coverage in both mainstream and knitting magazines, including Bust, Handmade Living, Simply Knitting and Yarn...
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DIY Kids' Dress Up: 36 Simple Sewn Accessories for Creative Play

JESSICA NEAR · SewandSo
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Help your little ones to enjoy hours of imaginary play with this wonderful collection of sewing patterns for DIY kids' dress up accessories. Author Jessica Near has designed a range of masks, paws and tails for days of dressing up fun. Your little ones can choose from magical creatures...
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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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Making Memories: Scrapbook ideas for your treasured photographs and keepsakes

Penny Boylan · Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

Step-by-step instructions and 250 photographs show you how to make over 20 unique and personal albums using simple craft materials - create a keepsake album for an important event, make a memory quilt and mark special milestones with themed album scrapbook pages.
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Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering, The

DINA RODRIGUEZ · Alpha
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

Get creative, express yourself, and add that personal touch with hand lettering! With illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering shows the complete beginner how to master the art of hand lettering, the composition/design of phrases...

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Weekend Quilting: Quilt and Unwind with Simple Designs to Sew in No Time

JEMIMA FLENDT · Fons & Porter
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

16 stunning home decor projects that you can make in a weekend! Finding time to quilt doesn't have to be a luxury--or a long-term commitment. In Weekend Quilting, popular Tied with a Ribbon blogger Jemima Flendt shows you how to create stylish quilts, cushions, and runners in a few days...
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Essential Sewing Reference Tool: All-in-One Visual Guide

Carla Hegeman Crim · C&T Publishing; Spi edition
Format: Book

Comprehensive, this must-have book, Essential Sewing Reference Tool, by Carla Hegeman Crim, is an indispensable guide for anyone who sews (or wants to start). Organized for easy readability and usage, it covers everything you need to know whether you’re making a home decoration, piece...
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First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide: Learn By Doing - Step-by-Step Basics and Easy Projects

Editors of Creative Publishing international · Creative Pub Intl
Pages: 127
Format: Book

Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to sew using hand stiches as well as sewing machines. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions...

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Natural Soap Making

Elizabeth Letcavage · Stackpole Books
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

How to make cold-process soap (soap from scratch) using only natural fragrances, colorants, and texture additivesInformation on different kinds of oils and botanical additives and the special properties they give to the soapHow to make soap with layers, swirls, soap nuggets, and confettiIncludes...
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Baby Boutique: 16 Handmade Projects

Sue Kim · C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

In this charming how-to book Baby Boutique, designer Sue Kim puts her signature style into 16 projects to welcome a new baby. You'll find patterns for hats, bibs, booties, blankets, toys, diaper bags and so much more. All the projects are presented with beautiful photography that highlights...
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DIY Watercolor Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Flower Painting for Journal Pages, Handmade Stationery and More

Marie Boudon · SewandSo
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Learn to paint beautiful watercolor flowers in simple steps with this free and easy approach to watercolor painting for beginners. Marie Boudon's beautifully presented creative course will give you a good grounding in this new-to-you medium and teach you all you need to know to get started...
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