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Knits from the Greenhouse: Knitting Patterns for Plant-Based Fibers

Cornelia Bartlette · Interweave
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback

The properties of plant-based yarns--cotton, linen, hemp, and others--are unique, naturally. They don't behave the same as wool yarns; to show off their best characteristics you need the right project. Knits from the Greenhouse is here to help you cultivate these fibers into...
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50 Fashion Designers You Should Know

Simone Werle · Prestel
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

An accessible introduction to the 50 most important designers who have moved fashion forward over the past century.Fifty major fashion designers are profiled in this book with fullcolor spreads that showcase their most memorable creations. Red carpet regulars such as Armani, Prada, Calvin...
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Crochet with London Kaye: Projects and Ideas to Yarn Bomb Your Life

London Kaye · Abrams
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

A new take on crochet that's artful, unique, and unexpected Full of tips and techniques on crochet, types of yarn bombing, and at-home projects for the beginner and advanced crocheter, Crochet with London Kaye promises to engage and inspire crafty readers around the world. With beautiful...
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Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection: 50 Animal Patterns to Learn to Crochet

Kerry Lord · Lark Crafts
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Fans of Kerry Lord's popular Edward's Menagerie series will rejoice in these 50 new crochet patterns for spectacular animals from around the world. From familiar favorites, such as the kangaroo and snow leopard, to more exotic critters, including the echidna and Malaysian tapir,...
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Elemental Knits: A Perennial Knitwear Collection

Courtney Spainhower · Interweave
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round....
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Hankie Couture: Handcrafted Fashions from Vintage Handkerchiefs

Marsha Greenberg · Running Press Adult
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Unleash your imagination and transform colorful handkerchiefs into more one-of-a-kind fashion ensembles! Hankie Couture is back in this newly revised edition with even more stunning and original doll-sized fashions meticulously crafted from vintage handkerchiefs. With a gallery of 125 unique...
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How to Draw without Talent

Danny Gregory · North Light Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Want to draw but don't think you have the talent? This book is for you--no experience or formal training required! Danny Gregory, co-founder of the popular online Sketchbook Skool, shows you how to get started making art for pleasure with fun, easy lessons. Get started fast with just...
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Knit Blankets: 25 Colorful & Cozy Throws

Sixth&Spring Books · Sixth&Spring Books
Pages: 96
Format: Flexibound

The many dedicated fans of Noro's unique self-striping yarns will welcome these stunning full-size projects!

Nothing beats a large project for showing off the beauty of Noro's trademark color-changing yarns, and Knit Blankets helps aficionados go big with this magnificent...
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Little Delights in Leather: Charming Projects to Use Every Day

Mélanie Voituriez · Schiffer
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover

Learn to make leather creations that you and your family and friends will love to use. From a cuff bracelet to mittens, a protective tablet case, or a smartphone case with a secret pocket to hold a credit card, all projects radiate an appealing style and boast clever design features. What...
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Modern Colored Pencil: A playful and contemporary exploration of colored pencil drawing

Chelsea Ward
Format: Paperback


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Sarah Payne's Quilt School: New ways to start patchwork and quilting

Sarah Payne · Search Press
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Step into Sarah Payne's world of sewing and learn from the expert the basics of quilting and patchwork.In this fun and practical introduction to quilting and patchwork, well-known TV personality Sarah Payne leads you through a series of techniques to build up your skills.Each chapter...
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