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How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner
Emma Varnam - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Format: Paperback
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If you've been thinking about taking up crochet but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of this fun and creative craft. You'll learn everything you need to get started,... |
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Fashion Jewelry: A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Making
COURTNEY LEGENHAUSEN - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback
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Learn how to make beautiful jewelry from an up-and-coming designer with her own line! Bead stringing. Wire wrapping, Pearl knotting. This beginner-friendly guide, created by Courtney Legnhausen (owner of Lotus Jewelry) , teaches all the basics of fashioning fun and attractive bracelets,... |
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Homemakers: A Domestic Handbook for the Digital Generation
Brit Morin - William Morrow Paperbacks
Format: Print book
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From "Silicon Valley's Martha Stewart" comes a new manifesto for the modern homemaker in the digital age.Over the past three generations, the rules of homemaking and our very notions of what a homemaker is and does have radically changed. We are still a nation of makers, but we are crafting... |
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Family-Friendly Knits: Seasonal Knitted Garments and Accessories for Children and Adults
Courtney Spainhower - Interweave Press
Format: Paperback
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Love, Knit, Wear!Create garments and accessories your entire family will love with Family-Friendly Knits. Designer and mom Courtney Spainhower offers up a collection of designs you'll love to knit and everyone will want to wear, including:A selection of comfy yet stylish pullovers and cardigans... |
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Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms: Quilts and Other Works Celebrating Flowers
Kaffe Fassett - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book
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A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of 25 new patchwork and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes... |
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For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Everyday Living
Amy Gibson - Lucky Spool Media
Format: Print book
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Quilts can tell lovely stories. In her much anticipated first book, For Keeps: Meaningful Patchwork for Every Day Living, Amy Gibson teaches you how to make quilts today that will become family heirlooms - not because of their meticulous construction, but because of the stories they tell... |
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Love to Sew: Sewing Room Accessories
Debbie Shore - Search Press
Format: Paperback
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The latest addition to the Love to Sew series, this new title from best-selling author Debbie Shore contains 15 gorgeous, practical items that every sewer will love to make, use or give as gifts. The book contains storage solutions and sewing accessories to equip every sewing space. The projects... |
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Quilt As-You-Go Made Vintage: 51 Blocks, 9 Projects, 3 Joining Methods
Jera Brandvig - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback
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Skip the longarmer and finish quilts on your home machine! Best-selling author Jera Brandvig shares a romantic take on her easy quilting designs. Sew 9 quilt-as-you-go projects, including an elegant sampler with 51 interchangeable blocks. Choose one of three QAYG finishing methods (or stick... |
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Cattastic Crafts: DIY Project for Cats and Cat People
Mariko Ishikawa - Zakka Workshop
Format: Print book
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Cat-Tactic Crafts contains over 30 amusing and easy craft projects to make for cats and cat people. Build your cat the condo of his dreams, complete with scratching posts and canopies. Drive your kitty mad with delight with a handcrafted teaser on a string. Or sew your feline a one-of-a-kind... |
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Gardens in Detail: 100 Contemporary Designs
Emma Reuss - The Monacelli Press
Format: Hardcover
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Explore 100 gardens from around the world with this illustrated guide to the design elements of each - from historical style to planting and landscape design. This comprehensive reference offers gardens from many periods of history - Islamic, Renaissance, English Landscape, Arts &... |
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Amy Butler's Piece Keeping: 20 Stylish Projects that Celebrate Patchwork
Amy Butler - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book
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In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods,... |
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Standard catalog of american records.
Dave Thompson - Krause Publications
Format: Print book : English
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Featuring the industry standard Goldmine Grading Guide and more than 150,000 vinyl record listings and values, the Standard Catalog of American Records is the leading authority in the record collecting hobby. The mammoth reference covers albums, 45s, picture sleeves, extended play singles... |
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Quilt Giving: 19 Simple Quilt Patterns to Make and Give
Deborah Fisher - Fons & Porter
Format: Print book
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Enjoy the simple gift of quilting!Creating a quilt is always a gift--in finding the time to enjoy your hobby, and in giving away your finished piece. In the pages of Quilt Giving, you'll find nineteen quilts that make perfect presents for yourself or someone else.The quilt patterns... |
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Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar 1950-2000
Roderick Kiracofe - Stewart, Tabori and Chang; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar 1950–2000 is a stunning collection of approximately 150 eccentric and extraordinary quilts made predominantly by anonymous quilters in the US during the second half of the 20th century. Collected by renowned quilt authority... |
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'Tis the Season to Be Felt-y: Over 40 Handmade Holiday Decorations
Kathy Sheldon - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Print book
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Fa la la la . . . MORE! Crafters couldn't get enough of the adorable projects in Fa la la la Felt, so here are over 40 new whimsical felt crafts to celebrate Christmas with handmade style. Many of the same awesomely talented designers (and several new ones!) have returned to create... |
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Crochet Geometry: Geometric Patterns to Fit and Flatter
Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Print book
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Crocheters in search of sophisticated designs will find what they're looking for in this chic, contemporary collection. Sixteen patterns include sweaters, pullovers, boleros, and other stylish garments, all beginning with simple geometric shapes. A circle becomes a cardigan, four rectangles... |
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Embroidered Garden Flowers: Botanical Motifs for Needle and Thread
Kazuko Aoki - Roost Books
Format: Paperback
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A whimsical field guide to embroidered flowers. Working through a full growing season, from spring to autumn, the sixty-three flower varieties presented here offer a full garden of cherished blooms. From pansies and lilies-of-the-valley to poppies, zinnias, and campanulas, the flowers... |
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Retro Cross Stitch: 500 Patterns, French Charm for Your Stitchwork
Véronique Enginger - Schiffer
Format: Hardcover
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Enter this deliciously vintage universe of 500 patterns and add a touch of nostalgia to your stitchwork. Recreate 1800s and 1900s fashion house designs and milliners' catalogues. Take your cross stitch on a bon voyage into the past with traveling motifs like trunk labels of exotic destinations... |
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The Penguin Lessons: What I Learned from a Remarkable Bird
Tom Michell - Ballantine Books
Format: Print book
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A unique and moving real-life story of the extraordinary bond between a young teacher and a penguin, this book will delight readers who loved Marley & Me, Dewey the Library Cat, The Good Good Pig, and any book by Jon Katz. In 1975, twenty-three-year-old Englishman Tom Michell... |
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Adventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm
Barbara Parry - Roost Books
Format: Hardcover
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A knitting book focusing on the sheep-to-shawl process by a well-known knitter, shepherd, and artisanal yarn producer. Gain an insiders view on fiber farming and yarn craft, from sheep to skein, all told through the eyes of shepherd and textile artisan Barbara Parry. Follow her flock over... |
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Modern Baby Knits: 23 Knitted Baby Garments, Blankets, Toys, and More!
Tanis Gray - Interweave Pr
Format: Print book
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When it comes to baby knits, only the cutest garments will do! It's even better when they use only 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn. Whether you're whipping up something special for your own little one or need an easy gift for a baby shower, you'll find lots of adorable options in 3 Skeins... |
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Crafty Dolls
Jane Bull - DK
Format: Hardcover
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With a few hours and simple materials, even beginner crafters can make darling dolls with Jane Bull's help. In Crafty Dolls, Jane offers up original designs for dolls of all kinds that can be customized in hundreds of different ways. The Lottie Doll, a simple rag doll, can be adapted,... |
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Lazy Perfection: The Art of Looking Great Without Really Trying
Jenny Patinkin - Running Press
Format: Hardcover
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Could you use a little Lazy Perfection in Your Life?Every woman wants to look like the best version of herself-natural, radiant, and confident. But who has the time to master complicated makeup steps or the patience to sift through the glut of choices at the beauty counters? Celebrated... |
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Good Housekeeping Simple Household Wisdom: 425 Easy Ways to Clean & Organize Your Home
Good Housekeeping - Hearst
Format: Print book
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Your home is the place where you're free to relax, entertain, and express your personality. Filled with fabulous photographs of every room, plus genius tips, savvy shortcuts, and quick fixes for tidying, decluttering, organizing, adding style, and more, Good Housekeeping Simple Household... |
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More Lovely Knitted Lace: Contemporary Patterns in Geometric Shapes
Brooke Nico - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Print book
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Brooke Nico, author of Lovely Knitted Lace and a nationally known lace teacher and designer, presents 16 new projects that offer a fresh and original take on lace knitting. Think sweaters, capelets, tunics and cowls, knit in yarns both thick and thin - contemporary designs that give... |
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Brick by Brick Space: 20 LEGO Brick Projects That Are Out of This World
Warren Elsmore - Running Press
Format: Flexibound
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From a master LEGO builder comes twenty easy-to-build space projects using nothing but LEGO bricks!What's better than space or building with LEGO bricks? Building amazing space projects out of your LEGO bricks, of course! Brick by Brick Space provides more than twenty-five amazing projects... |
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Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care
Marie Rayma - Running Press
Format: Print book
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It isn't a secret that beauty products are full of chemicals we can barely pronounce, no less want to involuntarily ingest. We all deserve to know what we put on our bodies, and to have products that fit our exact needs. No more messing around at beauty counters: Make It Up will show... |
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The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style
Valerie McKeehan - Workman Publishing
Format: Print book
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Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafs, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout whose work has been featured in magazines and websites from Good Housekeeping to RealSimple.com, teaches us everything... |
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Little House Living: The Make-Your-Own Guide to a Frugal, Simple, and Self-Sufficient Life
Merissa Alink - Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2015. ©2015
Format: Print book
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From the immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living comes a motivational homemaking book, inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie, featuring creative, fun ways to live your life simply and frugally - perfect for fans of Ree Drummond's The... |
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Paper Stars: 25 Festive Decorations for Every Occasion
KAREN-MARIE FABRICIUS - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback
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Scandinavian style is a popular design trend that is here to stay, and paper stars are featured heavily in this style. In Paper Stars, well-known artist Karen-Marie Fabricius provides 25 charming designs, each with detailed step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photographs. Crafters... |
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The Honeymoon Handbook
Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet Global Limited
Format: Print book
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's first dedicated honeymoon guide is packed with advice for travel-lovers who want their honeymoon their way: no all-inclusive in sight here. Set your heart racing with real adventures, tailored to what you two love... |
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Allie Aller's Stained Glass Quilts Reimagined: Fresh Techniques & Design
Allie Aller - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Quilt the look of stained glass! This rich resource of approachable techniques will let you jump right in with 6 stained glass style quilts, from dazzling wallhangings to throws and bedcovers. Outline pieced and appliqud shapes 3 ways -- using trims, couching, and bias fabric strips. Explore... |
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Trainable cat : a practical guide to making life happier for you and your cat
John Bradshaw - Basic Books
Format: Print book
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Dog owners know that dogs can be trained, but the idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds. But as bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show, not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely should be to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between... |
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Hand Tool Basics: Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them
Steve Branam - Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Hardcover
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Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools! Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches... |
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Oh, Scrap!: Fabulous Quilts That Make the Most of Your Stash
Lissa Alexander - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback
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Want to be a scrap quilter? Great! But if you want to think like a scrap quilter, learn from a master! Lissa Alexander has spent three decades honing her scrap-quilting talents, and in her first solo book, she offers page after page of tips for making dazzling scrap quilts saturated with... |
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LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide
Philip Wilkinson - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Created in close collaboration with The LEGO Group and Adam Reed Tucker, LEGO® Architecture visionary, LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide takes a deep look at the artists, builders, and inspiration behind the LEGO Architecture series. Beautifully illustrated and annotated, this visual... |
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100 Little Crochet Gifts to Make
Anna Nikipirowicz - Search Press 2016.
Format: Print book
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Crocheting has had a huge surge in popularity in recent years and continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished crocheters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling crochet... |
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Weekend: Simple, Modern Knits
Jen Geigley - Moon Phase Publications
Format: Print book
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'Weekend' is a collection of 12 simple, modern knits for women, men and children. Knits you can live in on the weekend; knits you can create in a weekend. Knit using bulky and super bulky yarn, these sweaters and accessories exude comfort and ease. My mission is to create casual,... |
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Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More
Todd Mikkelsen - W W Norton
Format: Hardcover
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Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords - known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is now one of the most sought-after materials by crafters.Its... |
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Urban Knit Collection: 18 City-Inspired Knitting Patterns for the Modern Wardrobe
Kyle Kunnecke - Interweave Pr
Format: Print book
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Stylish knitwear with a timeless appeal! Big city style meets classic design in this gorgeous guide for the contemporary crafter! Inspired by 20th century architectural elements, Urban Knit Collection offers 18 DIY projects for women and men with a decidedly metropolitan vibe. From Art Deco-... |
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Sister Sampler Quilts: 3 Modern Sampler Quilts with Paired Sister Blocks
AnneMarie Chany - Fons & Porter
Format: Print book
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Traditional piecing gets a fresh look!Do you love quilting, but are looking for a modern aesthetic? If so, you'll love Sister Sampler Quilts.Inside, you'll find 25 interchangeable sister blocks and 3 sampler quilts that challenge traditional grid layouts with fun, innovative settings.... |
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Motown: The Sound of Young America
Adam White - Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Format: Print book
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The official visual history of Motown, the legendary record label that brought us some of the greatest recording artists of all time -- from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson to Marvin Gaye and The Jackson 5 -- and changed music forever The music of Motown defined an era. From... |
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Handy Dad: 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids
Todd Davis - Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback
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Skate ramps, zip lines, go-carts, and more! In this super-fun book, Todd Davisextreme sports athlete and host of HGTV's Over Your Headpresents 25 awesome projects for dads to build with their kids. Busy dads can choose projects that range from simple to challenging and take anywhere... |
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Start a Community Food Garden: The Essential Handbook
LaManda Joy - Timber Press
Format: Paperback
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Recommended by the American Community Gardening Association Community gardening enhances the fabric of towns and cities through social interactions and accessibility to fresh food, creating an enormously positive effect in the lives of everyone it touches. LaManda Joy, the founder of Chicago's... |
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Noro Silk Garden: The 20th Anniversary Collection
Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book
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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Noro's popular Silk Garden yarn with this elegant collection. Made in Japan, Silk Garden is a truly unique yarn consisting of 45% silk, 45% kid mohair, and 10% lamb's wool. Featuring sweaters, hats, scarves, shawls, and more, these designs all showcase... |
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Paper Craft
Dk Publishing. - Dk Publishing, 2015.
Format: Print book
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Paper Craft makes it easy - and affordable - to design handmade crafts that are guaranteed to impress. Transform your favorite paper into beautiful decorations and home decor, greeting cards, scrapbooks, and beyond, no matter what your skill level.This visual, step-by-step guide... |
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Sully: My Search for What Really Matters
Chesley B Sullenberger - William Morrow & Company
Format: Print book
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Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks - the inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating American heroes of our time, Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger - the pilot who miraculously landed a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York's Hudson River, saving... |
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Cozy Stash-Busting Knits: 22 Patterns for Hats, Scarves, Cowls & More
Jen Lucas - Martingale
Format: Print book
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Popular designer Jen Lucas is celebrated for her lacy sock-yarn creations. Now she brings her light and lovely style to the heavier-weight yarn in your stash. You'll find snuggly and trendy hats, shawls, mitts, mittens, scarves, and cowls designed for your favorite DK, worsted, and bulky... |
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Stanley Easy Home Plumbing Repairs
David Schiff - Taunton Press; Spi edition
Format: Print book
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Easy Home Plumbing Repairs is a concise, highly visual ready reference to the most common plumbing repairs that homeowners might tackle themselves. The projects include everything from clearing a clogged sink to repairing (or replacing) various styles of faucets and fixing a running... |
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Compost City: Practical Composting Know-How for Small-Space Living
Rebecca Louie - Roost Books
Format: Paperback
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These days, everyone's talking about compost. Along with backyard chickeners, balcony beekeepers, rooftop farmers, and community gardeners, urban composters are part of a bumper crop of pioneers who are redefining the green space of crowded towns and cities. You may think you need... |
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WALK: Master Machine Quilting with Your Walking Foot
Jacquie Gering - Lucky Spool Media
Format: Print book
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Free motion not for you? How about some "forward motion" quilting with the walking foot? It's time to get that walking foot out of the ditch, take it for a drive and see what that baby can really do! Jacquie Gering will be your guide as you work your way from walking foot... |
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Knit Your Own Pet: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for Beginners and Young Knitters
Sally Muir - Black Dog & Leventhal; Reprint edition
Format: Print book
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Have you always wanted to knit your very own furry friend but didn't know how to start? Knit Your Own Pet, from the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own series, is an adorable guide to knitting your own fish, bird, pony, rabbit, dog, cat, and more! The best-selling... |
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Natural Color: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe
Sasha Duerr - Watson-Guptill Publications
Format: Print book
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An exploration and appreciation of the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants, with seasonal, project-based ideas for using these natural dyes to color your clothing and home.Following the incredible success of the slow food movement, the slow fashion trend is now gaining momentum,... |
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Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs
Sandra Eng - Interweave
Format: Paperback
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Stitch up a colorful kaleidoscope of crochet! Explore a lively twist on crocheted motifs as you shift through various shapes and color combinations. From the traditional granny square to more complex forms, these faceted motifs are the building blocks to creating unique and stunning designs.... |
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The Art of Papercutting
Jessica Palmer - Search Press, 2015. 2015
Format: Print book
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Renowned papercutter, Jessica Palmer introduces the story of papercutting, then shows the reader how to 'see the world' as a papercutter. Sharing her art from inspiration to conclusion, she shows how to separate the visual world into positive and negative shapes and design gorgeous... |
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The little book of healthy beauty : simple daily habits to get you glowing
Pina LoGiudice - TarcherPerigee
Format: Print book
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The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is to use the most natural methods to achieve optimal health and beauty. People who follow this philosophy have a "glow"--an almost indescribable radiance, beauty, and energetic vitality. Dr. Pina's holistic wisdom blends practices from... |
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Patchwork Quilted Bags: Totes, Purses and Accessories
Reiko Washizawa - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Print book
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Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into carrying your stuff around or storing the things you don't need every day.Full-sized quilting patterns and step-by-step instructions for 19 different projects, along with techniques for assembling the perfect... |
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Modern Style for Girls: Sew a Boutique Wardrobe
Mary Abreu - Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc.,
Format: Print book
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Help your favorite girls develop a style all their own with this handy guide to creating endless wardrobe options. Starting with three basic pieces -- a top/dress, skirt, and pants -- you'll learn how to modify simple patterns and rectangles to make twelve classic garments: four tops/dresses,... |
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My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag . . . and Other Things You Can't Ask Martha
Jolie Kerr - Plume
Format: Paperback
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Wise and funny. . . . The Lorrie Moore short story, or the Tina Fey memoir, of cleaning tutorials." - Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Thrillingly titled. . . . For a generation overwhelmed not just by dust bunnies, but by bong water on the carpet,... |
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Naturally Bug-Free: 67 Nontoxic Recipes for Repelling Mosquitoes, Ticks, Fleas, Ants, Moths & Other Pesky Insects
Stephanie L. Tourles - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book
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Protect yourself, your children, your pets, and your home from bugs - without using harsh or toxic chemicals! Herbalist Stephanie Tourles offers 75 simple recipes for safe, effective bug repellents you can make at home from all-natural ingredients. For protection from mosquitos, ticks,... |
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Eco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles
India Flint - Interweave
Format: Hardcover
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The essence of plants bursts forth in magnificent hues and surprising palettes. Using dyes of the leaves, roots, and flowers to color your cloth and yarn can be an amazing journey into botanical alchemy. In Eco Colour, artistic dyer and colorist India Flint teaches you how to cull and use this... |
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Pin Loom Weaving To Go: 25 Projects for Portable Weaving
Margaret Stump - Stackpole Books
Format: Print book
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Step-by-step instructions for 25 projects you'll be amazed were made from pin loom weavings!Pin looms are hot! These palm-sized weaving looms go anywhere and make just about anything you can imagine, from fashionable wrist cuffs to full-sized blankets. Just drop a pin loom in your... |
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Collected: Living with the Things You Love
Rebecca Robertson - Harry N. Abrams; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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In Collected, expert collectors and decorating experts Fritz Karch and Rebecca Robertson present a tour of peculiar, elegant, and awe-inspiring collections from around the world. The book teaches readers the basic principles of the hunt while exploring the thoughtful and inventive ways... |
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Harlow & Indiana
Brittni Vega - G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times-bestselling canines Harlow and Indiana, dubbed "the most adorable best friends in the world" by Buzzfeed, are back with a new addition to the family: Reese Lightning! In the beginning, Indiana Thunderbolt learned the ropes from her big sister, Harlow. She had no idea... |
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Quilting From Every Angle: 16 Geometric Designs
Nancy Purvis - Interweave Press
Format: Paperback
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Step-by-step instructions for 16 eye-catching designs!Get ready for a bold, graphic approach to quilting with Quilting from Every Angle!Half square triangles (HSTs) are a classic sewing technique at the foundation of a number of traditional quilt blocks. DIY Blogger Nancy Purvis... |
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Woolbuddies: 20 Irresistibly Simple Needle Felting Projects
Jackie Huang - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. Youre not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that werent mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect... |
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Plant Craft: 30 Projects that Add Natural Style to Your Home
Caitlin Atkinson - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover
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Discover the simple beauty of adding natural style to a space! Not everyone has a garden - but with only a handful of materials and a little bit of time, everyone can bring the beauty of nature into their home. Plant Craft features projects inspired by the natural world and made out of live... |
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Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty
Will Beemer - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book
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The first guide to timber framing written specifically for beginners Expert Will Beemer takes you through the entire process from start to finish, beginning with timber sourcing and ending with a finished building. Using full-color photos, detailed drawings, and clear step-by-step instructions,... |
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Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World
Aja Raden - Ecco Press
Format: Hardcover
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As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious.What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped... |
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John Derian Picture Book
John Derian - Artisan Books
Format: Print book
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John Derian's home goods empire reaches far and wide - in addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and Massachussetts, his products are sold by more than 600 retailers worldwide, including Neiman Marcus, ABC, and Gump's in the United States; Conran and Liberty... |
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The Complete Guide to Home Inspection
Roger C. Robinson - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback
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Thorough enough for professionals...accessible enough for homeowners! Written in plain language suitable even for first-time home buyers, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is a must-have reference. An all-in-one resource with 250 descriptive photographs and 20 helpful illustrations,... |
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The Gardener's Year
DK - Dorling Kindersley
Format: Print book
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Learn how to plan a garden that is colorful and productive throughout the entire year.The Gardener's Year is packed with timely gardening tips for a wide variety of garden projects, covering flowers and plants, fruits, vegetables and herbs, and trees and shrubs. Its vibrant galleries... |
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51 Things to Make with Paper Plates
FIONA HAYES - QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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51 Things to Make with Paper Plates, transforms unwanted paper plates into Angels, Dragons, Sailboats and much more. Perfect activities for parent and child to create together. The 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colors and styles for a range of ages. |
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Easy Baby Knits: Clothes, toys, and accessories for 0-3 year olds
Claire Montgomerie - Cico books
Format: Print book
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A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. Easy Baby Knits features beautiful designs that babies and parents alike will love. With easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects, you'll be itching to get knitting for your own or someone else's baby. The Getting... |
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Perfume: A Century of Scents
Lizzie Ostrom - Pegasus Books
Format: Print book
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Signature scents and now-lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them -- every perfume has a tale to tell.Join Lizzie Ostrom on an olfactory adventure as she explores the trends and crazes that... |
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Gorgeous Wool Appliqu: A Visual Guide to Adding Dimension & Unique Embroidery
Deborah Gale Tirico - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book
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Sewing with luxurious felted wool, discover the secrets to dimensional appliqu that will add depth and drama to your home decor. Take your embroidery skills to the next level with 8 colorful projects from crisp penny rugs to pincushions and pillows. Easy-to-learn techniques such as thread-matching,... |
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The Art of Whimsical Stitching: Creative Stitch Techniques and Inspiring Projects
Joanne Sharpe - Interweave Pr
Format: Print book
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Paint, Stitch, Play!In The Art of Whimsical Stitching, bestselling author and teacher Joanne Sharpe shares her favorite, go-to methods for creating exuberant stitch art. If you're a sewer or quilter, you'll take your stitching in a new direction with paints, markers, and dyes. If you're... |
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The Art of Paper Flowers: Creating Realistic Blossoms from Ordinary Papers
Bobby Pearce - Creative Pub Intl
Format: Print book
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Fill your home with paper flowers! They're easy to make, lovely to look at, and best of all--they'll never wilt!Paper is pretty much the least expensive craft material you'll find. It's also one of the most versatile. With a pile of colored sheets, a pair of scissors, and The Art of Paper... |
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Fiber & Cord Jewelry: Easy to Make Projects Using Paracord, Hemp, Leather, and More
Ashley Bunting - Kalmbach Books
Format: Print book
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Fiber & Cord Jewelry teaches new and original techniques for using easily accessible cords and fibers. The objective is to showcase cord as the focal element, and then add beads, chain, crystals, and more for customization. The 25 projects are divided into groups by material: paracord,... |
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Crochet Taxidermy: 30 Quirky Animal Projects, from Mouse to Moose
Taylor Hart - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book
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Crochet Taxidermy puts a new twist on amigurumi, the popular Japanese method of creating considerably cute stuffed animals with oversized heads. In this delightful collection, heads of animals from farm and forest, sea and safari come to life with irresistible details like... |
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Goldmine Jazz Album Price Guide
Dave Thompson - Krause Publications
Format: Print book
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All that Jazz--and more! Backed with a rich history and appreciation for the genre, and featuring nearly 50,000 vinyl albums covering some 50 years of recorded music, Goldmine Jazz Album Price Guide, 3rd Edition is the only identification and value guide on the market dedicated solely to collecting... |
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On the Loom: A Modern Weaver's Guide
Maryanne Moodie - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book
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In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even... |
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Double Vision Quilts: Simply Layer Shapes & Color for Richly Complex Curved Designs
Louisa L. Smith - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Learn how to turn squares and rectangles into circles and ovals with no curved piecing -- it's easy! Take an artistic journey with 11 mind-bending quilts that fool the eye with innovative layering, playful patterns, and delightful color choices. The best-selling author of Strips 'n Curves... |
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My Favorite Cardigans to Knit: 24 Timeless Takes on the World's Most Popular Sweater
Birgitta Forslund - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover
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We all have at least one favorite cardigan we love to wear - and cardigans are always in style, because there are so many different ways to wear them! Buttoned or unbuttoned, layered up and comfy or cute and cropped: The possibilities are endless, and knitting your own cardigan only expands... |
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You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters
Amy Herzog - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book
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When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by "but I could never knit that." Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making... |
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This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide
GENEEN ROTH - Scribner
Format: Hardcover
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Inspiring, personal, and often spiritual reflections on how women can find peace, make wise choices, practice everyday joy, and step into their power from Geneen Roth - author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Women Food and God.From the beginning, Geneen Roth was told... |
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My Handmade Wedding: A crafter's guide to making your big day perfect
Marrianne Mercer - Search Press
Format: Paperback
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Ideal for creative, budget-savvy brides and grooms to be, this practical, friendly guide will help couples plan and personalise their big day. It begins with a chapter on organisation: assessing your needs and your budget, selecting a theme and a style and working out what to do when. It then... |
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The Hero's Closet: Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming
Gillian Conahan - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Paperback
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Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero's Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing... |
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Trafalgar Square Books-Viking Knits & Ancient Ornaments
Elsebeth Lavold - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover
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Trafalgar Square Books-Viking Knits & Ancient Ornaments. Experience interlace patterns from around the world in modern knitwear In this book the author introduces her own innovation using lifted increases to create interlace patterns instead of just to shape garments and to bring new life... |
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Charm School18 Quilts from 5" Squares: A Beginner's Guide
Vanessa Goertzen - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book
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Put charm squares to the test with 18 quilts using precut 5" x 5" squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you'll... |
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Beaded Lace Knitting: Techniques and 25 Beaded Lace Designs for Shawls, Scarves & More
Anniken Allis - Stackpole Books
Format: Print book
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Browse all 25 beaded projects in our exclusive Look Book! Create delicate knitted lace fashions, and then kick them up a notch with beautiful beaded embellishments, led by lace expert Anniken Allis. 25 original beaded lacework patterns for shawls, sweaters, vests, cowls, ponchos, and moreStep-by-step... |
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Colorful Crochet: Over 60 Bright, Cheerful Projects for Home, Family, and Friends
Therese Hagstedt - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover
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Whether you're a beginner or you have already mastered the craft, you will find Colorful Crochet a great resource. There's a basic crochet school in the beginning of the book, simple tips and heaps of inspiring, creative and yes, colorful crochet. Cheerful colors will brighten up your... |
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Quilt-opedia: The Only Quilting Reference You'll Ever Need
Laura Jane Taylor - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
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Covering a wide range of techniques for both hand and machine quilting, this gentle guide uses clear step-by-step illustrations to walk the novice quilter from the very beginnings of choosing materials, preparing and cutting fabric, through to intermediate and advanced techniques like adding... |
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Cats on the Job: 50 Fabulous Felines Who Purr, Mouse, and Even Sing for Their Supper
Lisa Rogak - St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback
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True Tales of the Cuddliest CoworkersAround the world, there are cats earning their keep. Some are mousers, like Princess, a black cat who works at Mill Ridge Farm's stables. Some are circus performers, like Tuna and her furry friends in The Amazing Acro-Cats. And some are even politicians,... |
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The Magic Ball of Wool
Susanna Isern - Cuento de Luz
Format: Hardcover
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Winner of:Picture Book— 4-8 Year Old Silver (tie), 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book AwardsOne morning, a hedgehog wakes up to find a mysterious ball of wool caught in his prickles. Fascinated, all of the forest animals come to his house and the hedgehog happily knits something for each... |
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Wee Garter Stitch: Must-Have Knits for Modern Babies & Toddlers
Vickie Howell - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book
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From knitting personality Vickie Howell comes an adorable collection of modern baby knits featuring a fresh new take garter stitch, everyone's go-to for easy projects. Taking this stitch into new creative territory, Howell - designer, author, Knit Simple columnist, and host of PBS'... |
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No Scrap Left Behind: 16 Quilt Projects That Celebrate Scraps of All Sizes
Amanda Jean Nyberg - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback
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Rescue your fabric scraps -- even the smallest pieces -- with 16 satisfying quilts and projects. Sew modern quilts for everyday use that will help you return to the roots of quiltmaking, with projects designed to help you use up every last scrap. Learn sorting and storage tips to help you plan... |
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The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details
Christiane Lemieux - Potter Style
Format: Book
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This luxurious decorating resource trains the eye to recognize enduring, quality home goods and to use them to dazzling design effect.Quality matters. Just as a home's foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms... |
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Woolly Woofers: Over 20 Knitwear Designs for Dogs of All Shapes and Sizes
Debbie Bliss - Lark Crafts
Format: Print book
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Knittings gone to the dogsand its absolutely adorable! Theres something for pups of all shapes and sizesand for every occasionin this collection of 22 whimsical knitwear patterns, all created by design sensation Debbie Bliss. The fun selection includes a classic cabled Aran pullover to keep... |
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Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets: 18 Timeless Patterns to Keep You Warm
Interweave Editors. - Interweave Pr
Format: Print book
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Warm Your Home with Crocheted CozinessPractical, timeless, and easy to make, crocheted blankets can turn any house in to a home. Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets shares 18 projects for crochet afghans, blankets, and throws you'll love to make and use.The clever and classic... |
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Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself
Julie Barton - Penguin Books
Format: Print book
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An honest and deeply moving debut memoir about a young woman's battle with depression and how her dog saved her life "Dog Medicine simply has to be your next must-read." - Cheryl Strayed At twenty-two, Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor in Manhattan. She was one year... |
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Baby Brights: 30 Colorful Crochet Accessories
Kathleen McCafferty - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Paperback
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Apple Tree Rattles, Teething Keys, Owl Towels, and Jingle Balls: this adorable collection of 30 crocheted projects celebrates babies! Easy enough for beginners, the bright, bold, and fun items include everything from hats and booties to blankets, cuddly bath-time goodies, and nursery must-haves... |
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Trafalgar Square Books-Knitting Double
Anja Bell - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover
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Trafalgar Square Books-Knitting Double. Knitting double also known as double knitting is a technique by which knitters can create two fabrics at the same time and this guidebook includes step-by-step instructions with photographs to help master this method. Crafters learn how the front... |
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Modern Folk Embroidery: 30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs
Nancy Nicholson - David & Charles
Format: Paperback
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Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. This collection includes 20 embroidery... |
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Hand Printing from Nature: Create Unique Prints for Fabric, Paper, and Other Surfaces Using Natural and Found Materials
Laura Donnelly Bethmann - Storey Publishing, LLC; Spi edition
Format: Hardcover
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Discover how to use found natural materials – such as leaves, flowers, feathers, vegetables, fruits, shells, weeds, and wood grain – to print on any surface, from paper and fabric to ceramics, wood, and walls. Simple step-by-step instructions coupled with beautiful photos make... |
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Everyday: A casual, modern hand-knit collection
Jen Geigley - Moon Phase Publications
Format: Paperback
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Find something special in your everyday. 'Everyday' is a collection of 11 modern hand knits that are casual, comfortable and truly fun to knit and wear. The modern silhouettes of the tanks and sweaters in this book will work their way into every season of your wardrobe, on their... |
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