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Crochet a Farm: 19 Cute-as-Can-Be Barnyard Creations

Megan Kreiner - Martingale and Company
Format: Paperback

Crocheters can't get enough of Megan Kreiner's adorable designs. Learn to construct basic body shapes, and then use clever customizing details to turn them into ponies, cows, chickens, pigs, and other animal friends for children of all ages.Finish each visually appealing project...
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Handmade Easter Crafts

Ruth Owen - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Instead of wood or plastic, imagine a woven Easter basket made of duct tape! Using materials from around the house, including recycled items, the crafts in this book are sure to make preparing for Easter even more fun. Readers are guided by detailed step-by-step instructions to create table...
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Ageless Beauty the French Way: Secrets from Three Generations of French Beauty Editors

Clémence von Mueffling - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover

"A magical guide." -- Aerin Lauder, style and image director for the Este Lauder CompaniesFrom three generations of French beauty experts, Ageless Beauty the French Way is the ultimate book of tips, products, practices and French beauty secrets in ten categories such as Hair,...
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Fun with Cork: 35 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Cork Accessories, Gifts, Decorations, and Much More!

Jutta Handrup - Skyhorse
Format: Paperback

Let yourself be fascinated by cork!Cork is so much more than just pin boards and trivet. Today, there are an incredible number of cork materials: fabrics, paper, construction paper and adhesive foils made from an absolutely sustainable natural product. Cult bloggers and trendsetters Jutta...
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Watercolour Painting Step-by-Step

Jackie Barrass
Format: Paperback


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Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition

Editors Of Cpi. - Creative Pub Intl
Format: Print book

This book is your most valuable tool for a lifetime of sewing success, completely updated with the latest innovations in sewing products and techniques.Singer: The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing, 3rd Edition, is the one reference every sewer needs. Its 352 pages and 1,200 photographs cover...
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How to Be Alive: A Guide to the Kind of Happiness That Helps the World

Colin Beavan - Dey St.
Format: Print book

"This is the book where self-help turns into helping the world - and then turns back into helping yourself find a better life. Fascinating and timely!" - Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New PlanetWhat does it take to achieve a successful and satisfying...
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Race Cars (A True Book: Behind the Scenes)

Cody Crane - Childrens Press
Format: Paperback

Learn the history of auto racing, what it is like to be a race car driver, and much more.Race car technology has come a long way from the early days of auto racing. Todays cars rely on sleek, aerodynamic shapes and powerful engines to give drivers more speed and control than ever before....
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Show Me How: I Can Have a Party: Easy Decorations, Food And Games, Shown Step By Step

Thomasina Smith - Armadillo Books
Format: Print book

16 simple yet imaginative craft and activity projects for children to enjoy from getting decorations ready to original games to play.
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Not Just for Show: The Archaeology of Beads, Beadwork, and Personal Ornaments

Daniella Bar-Yosef - Oxbow Books
Format: Hardcover

Beads, beadwork, and personal ornaments are made of diverse materials such as shell, bone, stones, minerals, and composite materials. Their exploration from geographical and chronological settings around the world offers a glimpse at some of the cutting edge research within the fast growing...
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Built to Thrill

Clive Cussler. - Putnam
Format: Print book

Built to Thrill marks a return to Clive Cussler's stunning collection of rare, classic automobiles, picking back up in 1948 where Built for Adventure left off. In striking full-color photographs and engaging commentary, fans of Clive Cussler's five bestselling series can explore...
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Goldmine 45 RPM Records Price Guide

Dave Thompson - Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

The Biggest Little Record! The 45 RPM record was first introduced in 1949, but it wasn't until the advent of rock 'n' roll that they became part of the scene. Elvis and his Sun Records releases changed everything and when Beatlemania washed ashore in the 1960s the 45 was a part...
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Raised Quilt and Stitch Techniques

Sylvia Critcher - Search Press
Format: Print book

This practical guide to raised quilting and stitching techniques will show you how to produce a variety of different quilting styles, and then combine them to create contemporary designs. Sylvia Critcher, renowned quilting expert and teacher, will show you how to work techniques including...
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Pinch Pottery: Functional, Modern Handbuilding

Susan Halls - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

The technique is simple; the results are gorgeous! Susan Halls has created an array of refined, sophisticated and incredibly modern-looking projects that are perfect for beginners, yet enticing for more seasoned ceramicists. The pieces range from a mug, vase, and jug to a bowl, teapot,...
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Duct Tape Bags: 40 Projects for Totes, Clutches, Messenger Bags, and Bowlers

Richela Fabian Morgan - Clarkson Potter
Format: Paperback

What if a designer handbag were as easy to craft as a duct tape wallet? Now it is with this easy-to-follow guide to making 40 handbags so fashionable, you wont actually believe theyre made of duct-tape. Part art-piece, part usable accessory, Richela Fabian Morgan shows how each of these...
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Holiday Paper Crafts: Create over 25 Beautifully Designed Holiday Craft Decorations for Your Home

BLUE STREAK BOOKS. - Blue Streak
Format: Hardcover

A unique holiday themed paper craft book with step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful crafts to decorate your home. Complete with 32 pieces of custom craft materials, including stencil sheets, tracing sheets, blank note cards, medium weight folding sheets. The book includes instructions...
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Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care

Marie Rayma - Running Press
Format: Print book

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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Hair Hacks: Your Tresses Troubles Solved!

Mary Boone - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Does your hair have a mind of its own? Frizz, fly-aways, and split ends be gone! Get the easy hair hacks you need to make every day a good hair day.
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Chalk Art & Lettering 101: An Introduction to Chalkboard Lettering, Illustration, Design, and More

Amanda Arneill - Blue Star Press
Format: Hardcover

Discover your inner chalk artist! Chalk art and lettering are all around: on menu boards at a favorite local coffee shop, brightening sidewalk easels at street fairs, and in lively artwork found in the home. Chalk art and lettering pros Amanda Arneill and Shannon Roberts have teamed up to provide...
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Exotic Adornments: 18 Luxurious Beadwork Jewelry Projects

Kelly Wiese - Interweave Pr
Format: Print book

Glitz, glamour--and beads! Jewel tones, crystals, and metallic meet in Exotic Adornments. Appropriate for the office but as fun as a night out, the cuffs, chokers, necklaces, rings, and earrings in this easy-to-use guide are sure to catch attention--and envy! Led by Beadwork Magazine's...
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Creative Beaded Jewelry: 33 Exquisite Designs Inspired by the Arts of China, Japan, India and Tibet

Carolyn Schulz - Tuttle Publishing; Paperback with Flaps edition
Format: Paperback

Creative Beaded Jewelry celebrates the art of the East with stunning beaded jewelry in many shapes, sizes and materials. Drawing from her years in the Hawaiian islands, longtime jewelry veteran Carolyn Schulz shares great ideas sparked by all things Asian, such as the springy patterns of kimono...
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Origami boxes

Matthew Gardiner - Windmill Books
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Origami projects can be more than just pretty pieces of art. Sometimes theyre very useful, too. Origami can be used to make boxes, pouches, and even bookmarks. Readers learn to make these and other paper creations through a series of simple, clear steps. Each part of the process is shown...
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Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!

DEANNA F COOK - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Spiral-bound

Following the best-selling Cooking Class comes this delightful baking companion for kids ages 8-12, featuring 50 easy-to-follow recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential...
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A Legacy Preserved: Contemporary Louisiana Decoy Carvers

Harvey J Lewis - University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press
Format: Print book

Louisiana is widely known for its wildfowl hunting, a pervasive part of its heritage and culture. Alongside that hunting tradition there has also developed an artistic legacy carried on by Louisiana s wildfowl decoy carvers. Though their work dates back more than one hundred years, their...
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Starting a Makerspace

Pamela Williams - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

At makerspaces, makers of all kinds share tools and knowledge to help each other complete projects. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn how to start their own makerspaces. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities....
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Modern Folk Embroidery: 30 Contemporary Projects for Folk Art Inspired Designs

Nancy Nicholson - David & Charles
Format: Paperback

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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Quilt With Tula And Angela: A Start-to-Finish Guide to Piecing and Quilting using Color and Shape

Tula Pink - Fons & Porter L C
Format: Print book

Quilt the rainbow with Tula Pink and Angela Walters! Add color and punch to your next project with Quilt with Tula & Angela. Known for her cool, innovative style, Tula Pink will inspire you to toss your color wheel and commit to her signature approach to combining colors. Angela Walters...
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Karina Garcia's Must-Try DIYs: 20 Crafts & Life Hacks

KARINA GARCIA - Sizzle Press
Format: Paperback

Unleash your creativity with these 20 easy do-it-yourself projects from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia.In this follow-up to her bestseller, Karina Garcia's DIY Slime, Karina provides step-by-step instructions for her favorite crafts and hacks including ten never-before-seen projects...
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Braiding Hair

Dana Meachen Rau - Cherry Lake Publishing; Unabridged edition
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to the history of hair and different ways to braid it, including French braiding, fairy braids, and the wavy seashore braid.
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Mastering Wirework Jewelry: 15 Intricate Designs To Create

RACHEL NORRIS - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

If you enjoy making wirework jewelry and are looking for a new challenge then Mastering Wirework Jewelry is the perfect book for you. In this fabulous title by esteemed wireworker Rachel Norris, there are 15 intricate and beautiful wirework jewelry projects to make. Each has detailed step-by-step...
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Fun Thanksgiving Day Crafts

Herbert Erlbach - Enslow Elementary
Format: Print book

Thanksgiving has arrived and everyone is ready to celebrate! Help make your Thanksgiving Day fun with these ten unique crafts. Use these easy-to-follow directions and traceable patterns to make your very own rocking miniature MAYFLOWER, a beaded corn pin or magnet, pumpkin napkin rings,...
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2018 Collector Car Price Guide

Old Cars Report Price Guide Editors - Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

Your collector car pricing bible! The one-of-a-kind resource for antique and hobby vehicles is packed with pricing information not found anywhere else. From Curved Dash Oldsmobiles, to big-finned cruisers of the 1950s, to 1960s muscle, we show you what people are paying for cars in the collector...
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The Transcontinental Railroad

Budd Bailey - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

People today refer to the Midwestern and prairie states as flyover country. During the Civil War, crossing those areas was the biggest obstacle in uniting the East and West Coasts of our divided nation. An act of Congress in 1862 authorized the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad...
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The Embroidery Book: Visual Resource of Color & Design - 149 Stitches - Step-by-Step Guide

Christen Brown - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book

Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory-robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next...
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Cute Little Quilts: 15 adorable dolly quilts to sew

SARAH FIELKE - CICO Books
Format: Paperback

Doll-sized quilts are a wonderful tool for modern quilters. They can be completed relatively quickly and inexpensively, and then made into pillows, runners, or wall decorations. Passionate quilters Sarah Fielke and Amy Lobsiger first met online: a mutual obsession with quilting, a similar...
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Taste of Home Handmade Christmas

Taste of Home - Reader's Digest/Taste of Home
Format: Paperback

Touch hearts and make memories this season with simply enchanting homemade gifts. From whimsical elves made of felt to cleverly custom greeting cards, the inspired ideas in Taste of Home Handmade Christmas promise to make everyone's holiday merry and bright. Whether you're new to crafting...
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Cuddly Animals to Crochet: 28 Cute Toys to Make and Love

LUCIA FORTHMANN - Search Press
Format: Paperback

28 cute and cuddly amigurumi animals to crochet in sumptuously soft merino or cotton yarns.This charming book contains a whole range of wonderfully cute animal creations for you to crochet! With clear, straightforward patterns to follow and fun photography, you will want to make every one of the 28 different...
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Rare Books Uncovered: True Stories of Fantastic Finds in Unlikely Places

REBECCA REGO BARRY - Voyageur Press
Format: Paperback

Feed your inner bibliophile with this volume on unearthed rare and antiquarian books.Few collectors are as passionate or as dogged in the pursuit of their quarry as collectors of rare books. In Rare Books Uncovered, expert on rare and antiquarian books Rebecca Rego Barry recounts the stories...
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Jewelry for Your Table: How to Make One-of-a-Kind Napkin Rings From Vintage Pieces

Lisa Guerrero - Schiffer Publishing
Format: Print book

Learn how to curate, create, and gift one-of-a-kind napkin ring sets made from vintage brooches and costume jewelry, preferably from your very own jewelry box. TV personality Lisa Guerrero shares the story of how she created this original craft to honor her family's heritage and upcycle...
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Scrap Paper Art

Susie Brooks - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Newspaper, scraps of wrapping paper, and old envelopes are all items that can be used to create beautiful works of art. This fun book teaches readers to get creative and make projects out of supplies that might otherwise end up in the trash or recycling. Using scrap paper, young artists...
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Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Applique: Fusible Applique That's Soft and Simple

Pat Sloan - That Patchwork Place
Format: Print book

Is it possible? Fusible appliquE thats soft and drapey--and easy? Yes it is, and Pat Sloan shows you how. An extremely popular teacher and designer with a huge online radio show following, Pat shares her fusible techniques for machine-stitched quilts that are as delightful to touch as they...
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Pret-a-Party: Great Ideas for Good Times and Creative Entertaining

Lela Rose - Rizzoli International Publications
Format: Hardcover

Fashion designer Lela Rose presents an inspiring manifesto for creative and stylish twenty-first-century entertaining. ?Known for her whimsical fashions, Lela Rose is also a popular and passionate hostess. From the spirited Couples' Cook-off to a kid-friendly "Primp Your Ride"...
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Complete Price Guide to Watches 2016

Richard E Gilbert - Tinderbox Pr
Format: Print book

The most reliable and convenient guide to watches available, the Complete Price Guide to Watches is a mini encyclopedia with over 10,000 watches priced and over 8,000 images provided for education and identification. This book is the definitive guide for all levels of watch education and collection.Featuring...
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Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Sew Triangles: 13 Easy Techniques Plus 12 Fun Quilts

Pat Sloan - That Patchwork Place, 2015.
Format: Print book

Pat Sloan--well-known teacher, designer, and online radio-show host--teaches all you need to know to create triangles with ease. Take your skills to the next level with this second book in her beginner-friendly "Teach Me" series. You'll discover 11 different ways to sew triangles--at...
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A Very Merry Paper Christmas: 25 Creative Ornaments & Decorations

Lark Crafts - Lark Crafts
Format: Print book

It's the most wonderful time of the year - so celebrate in style with your own festive, homemade paper crafts. From wreaths and buntings to table settings, tree toppers, and ornaments, this collection of 25 projects offers a bounty of decorative items for a beautiful holiday. Created...
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Build a Birdhouse

Mirella S Miller - The Child's World
Format: Print book

Introduces the benefits of having birds around the home andexplains how to build a birdhouse from household materials. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a clear list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions...
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Pretty Hands & Sweet Feet

Quarto Publishing Limited - Quarto Publishing Group
Format: Print book

With more than 25 easy-to-follow, step-by-step nail art tutorials, Pretty Hands & Sweet Feet will inspire aspiring nail artists to arrive in stylefrom their fingers to their toes!
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Peter Callahan's Party Food: Mini Hors d'oeuvres, Family-Style Settings, Plated Dishes, Buffet Spreads, Bar Carts

Peter Callahan - Clarkson Potter
Format: Hardcover

At once practical and imaginative, a guide to serving food in style - at any kind of celebration Venerated caterer Peter Callahan compiles his 30 plus years of entertaining experience for serving visually stunning and palate-electrifying food in new ways. You're invited into his world...
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Hubble Stitch Instructions & Inspiration for This Adaptable New Lace Beadwork Technique.

De Migel Melanie.
Format:  Print book : English

Join bead artist Melanie de Miguel on a journey of beadwork discovery--into the realms of Hubble! In this book, Melanie presents her beautiful new beadwork technique--Hubble stitch. Whether you are a beginner or an expert beadworker you will easily learn how to Hubble and go on to add this...
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Now I Sit Me Down: From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History

Witold Rybczynski - Farrar
Format: Print book

Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere?In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable...
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Global Style Jewelry: Inspiration and Instruction for 25 Exotic Beaded Jewelry Projects

Anne Potter - Interweave
Format: Print book

Around the World in 25 Designs! Travel-loving jewelry designer Anne Potter takes you on a world tour of some of the most interesting and inspiring places in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Follow along with her as she explores the people, art, architecture, and culture of each...
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Whittling Handbook

Peter Benson - GMC Publications
Format: Print book

The Whittling Handbook is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like. This delightful book guides the reader...
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100 Little Knitted Projects

Sarah Keen - Guild Of Master Craftsman, 2015.
Format: Print book

The days of having leftover yarn left languishing in a cupboard are over. This book is the perfect partner to your remnants. With 100 fun, fabulous and frivolous projects to choose from, these little masterpieces make the perfect gift. Quick and fun to make, they'll appeal to all ages...
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Witches' Brew and Other Horrifying Party Foods

Ali Vega - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

What can be as petrifying as it is appetizing? Your party food! Learn how to create a variety of party foods that are both repulsive and tasty. Create dishes like earwax on a stick, crispy mice, and a spooky shrunken heads brew. Making party treats has never been so much funor so gross!
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A Guide Book of United States Coins 2018: The Official Red Book, Hardcover

R S YEOMAN - WHITMAN PUBLISHING
Format: Print book

The Official Red Book - A Guide Book of United States Coins - is 71 years young and going strong. Collectors around the country love the book's grade-by-grade values, auction records, historical background, detailed specifications, high-resolution photographs, and accurate mintage data....
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Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money

Ken Potter - Krause Publications; 4 edition
Format: Paperback

That odd-looking coin could be worth a fortune! Mistakes happen. Now you can cash in on them. The U.S. Mint produces error coins every year on every denomination. From doubled die cents to rotated reverse quarters to missing letters on dollars, these coins can be worth far more than face...
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The Essential Book of Homesteading: The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Living (Homemade Living)

Ashley English - Union Square & Co.
Format: Hardcover

All the information you need to homestead - gathered in one ultimate, essential book! In barnyards and backyards, on rooftops and in alleyways, a movement is happening - the modern homesteading movement. Whether its turning a lawn into a vegetable garden, getting a flock of chickens,...
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Duct Tape Costumes

Carolyn Bernhardt - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Dress up in a colorful crown fit for a royal court, flap around with your very own butterfly wings, and save the day in a superhero suit - all using duct tape! These step-by-step guides will have you creating your own duct tape costumes in no time!
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Spectacular: Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection

LIANA PAREDES - GILES
Format: Hardcover

The Merriweather Post collection offers an enthralling glimpse into one of the most remarkable, and intact, collections of jewelry ever amassed.Spectacular immerses the reader in jewelry history and design, weaving in seminal moments in Post's life as one of the most passionate and confident...
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Small Gas Engines

Alfred C Roth - Goodheart-Willcox Company
Format: Print book

The Small Gas Engines textbook covers all areas of engine theory and service. The book includes extensive information on L-head, overhead valve, and overhead cam engine designs. The troubleshooting and engine service information in the book is generalized rather than manufacturer-specific...
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Preserving History: Patchwork Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts

Julie Hendricksen - That Patchwork Place
Format: Print book

Discover how to reproduce the time-honored treasures of the past with authenticity and ease. Create your own versions of antique designs from a stunning collection of history-rich quilts spanning the late 1800s through the 1930s. Get the historic look you love with detailed instructions...
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Duct Tape Creations

Jane Yates - Windmill Books
Format: Print book

Crafting doesnt have to be expensive! This book teaches readers how to create amazing crafts out of a common household itemduct tape. Readers will learn how to make an adventure bag, tablet cover, wallet, and more. They can also choose to make something they can wear, such as a tie or baseball...
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Exploring African-American Culture Through Crafts

Mia Farrell - Enslow Publishers, 2016.
Format: Print book

Learn more about the African-American culture with these ten easy-to-do crafts. Also, while you do these crafts read about famous African Americans.
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Let's Rock

Linda Kranz - Cooper Square Publishing Llc
Format: Paperback

Grade 1-6-Lively writing, colorful photos, and bright borders make this craft book particularly inviting. The author begins with an explanation of the types of paint and rocks best used for these projects, as well as general techniques for transferring designs and painting. Then the real...
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A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, Fifth Edition

Ira Friedberg - Whitman Publishing
Format: Print book

Building on the scope of Robert Friedberg's groundbreaking research, A Guide Book of United States Paper Money, Fifth Edition, includes an engaging history of the paper currency of the United States. Every federal note - from the ultra rare Demand Notes of 1861 to the lunch money in our wallets...
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The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book: 15 Designs to Spread Holiday Cheer

Chris McVeigh - No Starch Press
Format: Print book

This Christmas, LEGO is moving from under the tree to on the tree! With The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book as your guide, you'll make classic globe and barrel ornaments, all out of LEGO, as well as original gingerbread houses, a merry Santa, arcade cabinets, and many more.Packed...
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51 Things To Make With Cardboard Tubes

Fiona Hayes - QEB Publishing
Format: Print book

51 Things to Make with Cardboard Tubes, transforms unwanted cardboard tubes into dinosaurs, monsters, ocean life and much more. Perfect activities for parents and children to create together, the 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colors, and styles for a range...
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Handbook of United States Coins 2018: The Official Blue Book, Hardcover

R S YEOMAN - Whitman Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Since 1942, coin dealers have used the annual Handbook of United States Coins - the OFFICIAL BLUE BOOK - to make buying offers. You can use it to find how much your coins are worth! The Blue Book's price listing offer a real-world look at the coin market, gathered from dealers around...
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Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs & More!: Over 50 Natural Bath and Beauty Recipes for Gorgeous Skin

Isabel Bercaw - Crestline Books
Format: Hardcover

From teen sisterpreneurs Isabel and Caroline Bercaw - included on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for trailblazers in retail and ecommerce for their multimillion-dollar company Da Bomb Bath Fizzers - come over 100 step-by-step recipes for making fun, colorful, and natural bath and beauty...
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Hand Lettering A to Z: A World of Creative Ideas for Drawing and Designing Alphabets

ABBEY SY - Rockport Publishers
Format: Paperback

Your hand lettering contains a little bit of you! It expresses what you have to say, and demonstrates your creativity in all your communications. In Hand Lettering A to Z, artist and author Abbey Sy has invited four international artists--Meg Hyland, Joao Neves, Tessa Go, and Lisa Lorek--to...
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Duct Tape Engineer: The book of big, bigger, and epic duct tape projects

Lance Akiyama - Rockport Publishers
Format: Paperback

In Duct Tape Engineer, hands-on educator, master tinkerer, and author of Rubber Band Engineer, Lance Akiyama will show you how to design, sculpt, and build backpacks, kayaks, catapults, and queen-size beds out of duct tape in your own backyard.These fourteen projects are designed to be long-lasting...
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Decorating Letters

Leisure Arts - Leisure Arts
Format: Print book

6643 Decorating Letters Big embellished letters are a fun way to add personality to home dcor or to create unique gifts. Making them is easy with simple craft supplies and innovative do-it-yourself products from Plaid! Decorating Letters includes 13 projects: All You Need Is Love (plaque)...
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The Bride's Year Ahead - 3rd Edition

MARGUERITE SMOLEN - Sellers Publishing Inc
Format: Paperback

Updated version of one of the most popular and widely used wedding planners ever published Durable softcover flexibound easily portable Updated information on style and wedding decor Expanded section on invites/e-vites, and other paper goods, photography, and videography Improved section...
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Pokemon Cards: The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide

RYAN MAJESKE - Krause Publications
Format: Hardcover

Pokemon Palooza! How much is your childhood obsession with Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur worth? Find out with Pokemon Cards: The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide. Filled with 8,000 Trading Card Game cards and values, this must-have reference is packed with all 73 current...
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Simple Harvest: A Bounty of Scrappy Quilts and More

Kim Diehl - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Join Kim Diehl for a cozy autumn filled with ingenious stitched creations, delicious treats, and intimate home decor. Unwindin Kim's warm and inviting world, with 19 fall-themed projects, including lap quilts, table runners, wall quilts, sewing notions, place mats, and more--plus Kim's...
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Christmas Papercrafting: Holiday Cards, Gift Tags, and More!

Thaneeya McArdle - Design Originals
Format: Paperback

It's a holiday papercrafting kit in a book! This treasure trove of Christmas papercrafting includes: 50 Christmas Greeting Cards 16 Holiday Gift Tags 18 Yuletide Mini-Cards 6 Festive Bookmarks Large & Small Envelope Templates Large-Format Art Frameables 34-page Seasonal Scrapbook...
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2019 U.S. Coin Digest: The Complete Guide to Current Market Values

David C Harper - Krause Publications
Format: Spiral-bound

Enjoy the Ease of Knowing! Take the guesswork out of your collection with 2019 U.S. Coin Digest, the most comprehensive and easy to use color guide to United States coins on the market. Featuring professionally vetted values, complete coin listings, detailed coin images and a helpful "lay-flat"...
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Yarn Crafts | Crafting | Leisure Arts

Leisure Arts - Leisure Arts
Format: Print book

Plush, colorful yarn is the perfect accent for creative crafting! Yarn Crafts from Leisure Arts shows how to wrap it around bottles or hoops, weave it through a web of spokes, bundle it into plump pom-poms even tie it into hair to turn a pony tail into a snazzy braid! Easy projects include...
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How to Get Dressed: A Costume Designer's Secrets for Making Your Clothes Look, Fit, and Feel Amazing

Alison Freer - Ten Speed Press
Format: Paperback

Costume designer Alison Freer's styling kit is a magical bag of tricks, built to solve every single wardrobe malfunction on earth. TV and film productions wait for nothing, so her solutions have to work fast. In How to Get Dressed, Alison distills her secrets into a fun, comprehensive...
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Modern Crochet Mandalas: 50 Colorful Motifs to Crochet

Interweave Editors - Interweave Pr
Format: Print book

50 mandalas in fresh, modern colors! In Modern Crochet Mandalas, you'll find more than 50 uniquely delightful pieces to stitch up whenever the mood strikes. Bursting with imagination and a playful use of color, these mandalas will keep you happily stitching the day away. Mandalas are the perfect...
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Handmade Soap: How To Create 20 All-Natural Pure And Fragrant Soaps

TATYANA HILL - Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover

Lavender and olive oil, honey and oatmeal ... here are naturally pure soaps to make yourself.
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Earth-Friendly Earth Day Crafts

Veronica Thompson - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Crafty readers will delight in celebrating Earth Day by making age-appropriate, Earth-themed projects from odds and ends they already have! Turn recycled paper into a beautiful bloom barrette, give old shoes new life with painted shark portraits, and build a beehive out of used straws....
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Cardboard Loom Weaving: 25 Fast and Easy Projects

Harumi Kageyama - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Start weaving today on your own handmade cardboard looms!With the instructions in this book, you are only minutes away from creating your own one-of-a-kind woven scarves, pillows, handbags, and more. Step-by-step instructions walk you through how to make simple looms from cardboard. Make...
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100 Beautiful Bracelets: Create Elegant Jewelry Using Beads, String, Charms, Leather, and more

Dover Publications - Dover Publications
Format: Paperback

Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade - and here's the proof! These designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and skill level. Anyone can create eye-catching jewelry by following these full-color, step-by-step instructions and patterns. Knotted,...
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Fizz Boom Bath!: Learn How to Make Your Own Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs, and More!

DA BOMB FIZZERS. - Rock Point
Format: Hardcover

From fizzers to scrubs, masks to soaps, bubble bars to shower melts, Fizz Boom Bath! is your how-to source on all things bath-time beauty. Have you ever found yourself staring longingly at a table full of scrumptious-looking bath bombs, shower melts, or lotion bars for sale and thought,...
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A Babysitter's Guide to Keeping the Kids Entertained

Abby Colich - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

You arrive at your babysitting job. Now what? Whether youre babysitting infants, toddlers, or school age children, weve got simple, mess-free activities sure to keep kids entertained. Each activity lists the inexpensive, everyday items needed, and can be finished and cleaned up before the parents...
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Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry, 1840-1950: Identification and Value Guide

C. Jeanenne Bell - Krause Publications; Eighth Edition edition
Format: Book

A Jewelry Classic For three decades, Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry has served as the most respected and authoritative reference to the subject of vintage jewelry on the market. The new edition of this timeless classic finds acclaimed jewelry expert C. Jeanenne Bell at her best...
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2017 North American Coins & Prices: A Guide to U.S., Canadian and Mexican Coins

David Harper - Krause Publications
Format: Print book

Featuring nearly 50,000 individual coin listings and updated coin prices for the United States, Canada and Mexico, 2016 North American Coins & Prices is the perfect all-in-one guide for the coin collector, dealer and enthusiast. Organized by country, denomination and date of issue,...
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Easy Wire Art: How to Make 21 Stylish & Decorative Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn the Techniques with Beginner-Friendly Diagrams and Clear Instructions, then Personalize for Your Home

Susanne Schaadt - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn wire art, the DIY art form thats taking the craft community by storm!21 beautiful projects from elegant flamingos to delicate flowersEasy-to-follow diagrams and clear, beginner-friendly instructionsLearn the basic techniques and then you can personalize any project to your own tasteUses...
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101 Ways to Amaze & Entertain

Quarto Publishing Limited. - Walter Foster Jr. - Quarto Library
Format: Library Binding

101 Ways to Amaze & Entertain helps kids become confident, funny magicians, teaching them unique tricks and gags with clear, easy-to-follow instructions and humorous illustrations. It provides tips on telling jokes, how to deal with hecklers, as well as step-by-step instructions for 50 magic...
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Sloth Crafts: Packed Full of Fun Crafts and Templates

Ellen Deakin - Racehorse
Format: Hardcover

These crafts will make you appreciate the slower side of things! Try out these adorable crafts based around the animal that everyone's talking about! Sloths are fuzzy, endearing, and oh-so-sweet! No one can resist their adorable faces - especially when they're the inspiration for a dozen...
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The Slime Workshop: 20 DIY Projects to Make Awesome SlimesAll Borax Free!

SELINA ZHANG - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Whip up 20 borax-free slimes with different textures, cool colors, and special effects from slime enthusiast Selina Zhang (@anathemaslime) ! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl...
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Awesome Edible Kids Crafts: 75 Super-Fun All-Natural Projects for Kids to Make and Eat

Arena Blake - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Easy, Fun and Imaginative Crafts You Can EatArena Blake, founder of the blog The Nerd's Wife, shares exciting crafts that are made out of your favorite things to eat. Never before has it been more fun to play with your food! Bring out your inner sculptor with Marshmallow Playdough, and engage...
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Creative Collage: 30 projects to transform your collages into wall art, personalized stationery, home accessories, and more

CLARE YOUNGS - CICO Books
Format: Paperback

Discover how to make creative, personal collages with advice, techniques, and projects from craft author and graphic designer Clare Youngs. We are all born with an inner desire to express ourselves. Making collages, especially in the form of art journals, gives you an opportunity to express...
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Paper Flowers Chinese Style: Create Handmade Gifts and Decorations

FANG LIU - Shanghai Press
Format: Hardcover

This Chinese papercraft book introduces readers to 24 unique paper flower patterns, with techniques for their folding and decoration, and tips for composition, color matching, floral vessels and display.The 24 patterns are designed to match the "24 solar terms" on the Chinese...
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The Trump Leaks: The Onion Exposes the Top Secret Memos, Emails, and Doodles That Could Take Down a President

ONION. - Harper Design
Format: Hardcover

The Onion, the nation's sole beacon of truth in an era besieged by darkness and lies, has fearlessly published hundreds of classified documents obtained from an anonymous whistleblower deep within the Trump White House. From top secret national security briefings hand-colored in crayon...
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Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide

Schroeder - Collector Books
Format: Paperback

Lists current prices for pottery, tools, figurines, books, glassware, toys, quilts, miniatures, and movie memorabilia
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Piecing It Together: Your Self-Publishing Guide

Jessica Sweeney - Illumined Inkwell Press
Format: Paperback

So you're writing a book! Congratulations! Now you're ready to tackle all those pesky self-publishing tasks so you can get your book out into the world. Have you been perusing the internet, gathering information about LCCNs, copyrights, ISBNs, and book printers? It's a lot to take...
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Mehndi for the Inspired Artist: 50 contemporary patterns & projects inspired by traditional henna art

Heather Caunt-Nulton - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

Mehndi for the Inspired Artist presents artists with a step-by-step approach for creating a variety of traditional and modern mehndi designs. Artists will then learn to incorporate their designs into DIY art projects for a unique, personal touch. From candles and mason jars to jewelry...
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Layer, Paint and Stitch: Create textile art using freehand machine embroidery and hand stitching

Wendy Dolan - Search Press
Format: Print book

This beautiful book guides the reader through Wendy's inventive style of work: from piecing and layering fabrics and creating textures to painting and embellishing with hand and machine stitching. This book contains a wealth of inspiration for any textile artist, showing how to create...
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The Knot Handbook

George Lewis - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd., 2015.
Format: Print book

This book shows you how to tie 50 knots! Some have been chosen for their fame, some for their beauty, and some because they are knots that everyone should know how to tie. On every great theme, there are always possible variations, and, as the text makes clear, from time to time people...
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Dawn of Infamy: A Sunken Ship, a Vanished Crew, and the Final Mystery of Pearl Harbor

STEPHEN HARDING - ‎Da Capo Press; First American Edition
Format: Hardcover

As the Pearl Harbor attack began, a U.S. cargo ship a thousand miles away in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean mysteriously vanished along with her crew. What happened, and why? On December 7, 1941, even as Japanese carrier-launched aircraft...
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Fascinators: 25 Stylish Accessories to Top Off Your Look

Hannah Scheidig - Running Press Adult
Format: Paperback

Make a statement with this stylish, DIY accessory!. A fascinator is a chic little adornment, not quite a traditional hat but more than a headband, that suits any occasion and any time of day. Style mavens in England are credited with setting off an international fascination with fascinators;...
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Sewing Tips for A Professional Finish

Naoko Domeki - Nippan IPS
Format: JP Oversized

A definitive guide for anyone who wants to sew at an advanced level.There are a lot of books on sewing basics, but few can satisfy those who are beyond a beginner level. Sewing Tips for A Professional Finish explains how to get an expert finish on those difficult parts of clothes -- neck,...
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Miller's Collectibles Price Guide 2016-2017

Judith Miller - Miller's
Format: Print book

"Miller's Collectibles Handbook & Price Guide 2016-2017 "is the up-to-date guide to the collectibles market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4, 000 objects in full color, each with a detailed description and current price range, the book...
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Miller's Field Guide: Porcelain

Judith Miller - Mitchell Beazley
Format: Book

The antique-buyer's guide to porcelain in a pocket format.Miller's Field Guides are an invaluable resource for collectors when out buying items at antiques shops, auctions or car boot fairs. They provide a fast and accurate way to recognize, identify and date antiques. In each...
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How to Make a Kite

Colleen Hord - Rourke Educational Media
Format: Hardcover

Flying a kite on a windy day is something everyone loves to do. Learn how to construct your own in t....,
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Heirloom Wood: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and other Homewares

Max Bainbridge - Abrams
Format: Hardcover

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving...
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Christmas Crafts

Annalees Lim - Windmill Books
Format: Library Binding

Christmas is one holiday that calls for crafting! In this high-interest text, readers learn how to make simple holiday crafts in 10 minutes or less. Step-by-step instructions guide readers as they create felt stockings, Christmas cards, Advent calendars, wreaths, and more using materials...
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Shimmer and Shine Workshop: Create Art That Sparkles

Christine Adolph - North Light Books
Format: Paperback

Make Art That Sparkles!Shimmer and Shine Workshop introduces 30 step-by-step art tutorials for adding a little (or a lot!) of shine to your mixed-media art. No matter what your experience level, you will love exploring numerous ways to use transfer foil, metallic inks, paints and other...
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Sea Combat: From World War I to the Present Day

Robert Jackson - Amber Books Ltd
Format: Print book

Naval warfare - and the weapons used to conduct it - has changed greatly since World War I. Sea battles are no longer dominated by large battleships, but by even larger aircraft carriers. Ships have been relegated to floating missile platforms.Containing full-color artworks and action photographs,...
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How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day In Between: A Cookbook

Jenny Rosenstrach - Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best Cookbook of Fall 2016 * A warm and inviting guide to turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasions into cherished traditions, with more than 100 time-tested recipes - from the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York...
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Handmade Thanksgiving Crafts

Ruth Owen - Gareth Stevens Publishing
Format: Library Binding

If readers arent interested in getting creative in the kitchen, they might enjoy making decorations for the Thanksgiving meal! Needing just a few basic craft supplies and some recycled materials from around the house, the crafts in this book use step-by-step instructions to guide readers...
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Monograms and Antique Linens: A Collection of Beautiful Linens, Hand-sewn Clothing, and Fine Monogram Work

Phyllis Hoffman - Hoffman Media
Format: Print book

This book is a beautiful collection of linens, hand-sewn clothing, and fine monogram work. Detailed photography showcases classic styles -- from antiques to modern designs -- highlighting how the beloved custom of monogramming continues to flourish today. Custom emblems wrap a home in gentility...
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Bejewelled: Treasures from the Al-Thani Collection

Susan Stronge - V&A Publishing
Format: Print book

This sumptuous book invites readers to examine in exquisite detail some of the world's finest and rarest examples of Indian jewelry from one of the world's preeminent collections, objects once owned by the great maharajas, nizams, sultans, and emperors of India from the 17th to the 20th...
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First Time Window Treatments: The Absolute Beginner's Guide - Learn By Doing * Step-by-Step Basics 8 Projects

Susan Woodcock - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Learning how to plan, make, and install your own beautiful curtains, drapes, shades, and other window decor may sound daunting, but with the expert, step-by-step guidance of Susan Woodcock in First Time Window Treatments, your goal is within reach. Like having your very own sewing instructor...
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Girls' Night In: Four friends reveal the secrets of the ultimate girls' night in!

Gemma Barder - Qed Pub Inc
Format: Print book

Meet four new friends as they get ready for the ultimate girls' night in!Sofia, Tommako, Tye and Jessie all have their own style and personality, but there's nothing they love more than hanging out together. Be inspired by their favorite hobbies, from baking and braiding, to crafting...
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Learning to Crochet

Dana Meachen Rau - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Create everything from blankets to smartphone cases with the fun crochet projects in this book. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice...
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Metal Detecting: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Uncovering History, Adventure, and Treasure

Mark Smith - W W Norton
Format: Print book

Enthusiastic, thorough, and everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure!There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don't even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches...
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The Artful Year: Celebrating the Seasons and Holidays with Crafts and Recipes--Over 175 Family- Friendly Activities

Jean Van't Hul - Roost Books
Format: Print book

Winner of the 2015 Parent's Choice AwardFrom the author of The Artful Parent--a year's worth of art projects, seasonal activities, and recipes for simple, family-friendly crafting through the seasons and holidays. Celebrating the seasons and holidays is a wonderful opportunity...
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This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide

GENEEN ROTH - Scribner
Format: Hardcover

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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Stylish Knit Scarves & Hats With Mademoiselle Sophie: 23 Beautiful Patterns with Child Sizes Too

Mlle. Sophie - Stackpole Books
Format: Print book

Classic international style makes these 23 fresh, modern designs versatile additions to your wardrobe, equally stylish for park, classroom, or office.Easy-to-knit patterns for scarves and cowls, hats, mittens, shawls, and more--all with appealing style and flairMany designs include both...
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Bulgari: Treasures of Rome

Vincent Meylan - Acc Art Books
Format: Hardcover

* Compiled with full access to Bulgari's archives A jewel is more than an arrangement of precious stones - it is a story. This is the principle on which Vincent Meylan, author of Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels:...
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101 Things to Do with Your Christmas Elf

Jason Deas - Racehorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

Christmas is a magical time of the year. How often have you lain in bed, visions of sugar plums dancing through your head? Maybe you've began to gently drift into a dream when, suddenly, you realize . . . you didn't move the elf! That darn elf. Making you get out of bed when you're all snuggled...
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Pipe Cleaner Projects

Jane Yates - Windmill Books
Format: Print book

For readers looking for a new crafting project, creating with pipe cleaners is a simple, fun introduction to crafting. Readers will learn how to make figures such as dogs, cats, and flowers out of pipe cleaners. They will also learn how to make bracelets, rings, and crowns to wear while...
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The Art and Craft of Geometric Origami

PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS. - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback

With the increasing popular interest in mindfulness - and seeking quiet in the tumult of modern life - origami, the centuries-old practice of paper folding, has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence. With origins possibly dating to sixth century Buddhism, the art of creating shapes from pieces...
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Styling with Salvage: Designing and Decorating with Reclaimed Materials

Joanne Palmisano - Countryman Press
Format: Hardcover

Discover the secrets of styling your home with reclaimed materials Joanne Palmisano is passionate about the joy and importance of reuse in home decor. Whether it's reclaimed, repurposed, recycled, salvaged, or antique, Joanne will show you how to turn an old piece into a stunning decorative...
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Every Day's a Holiday: Year-Round Crafting with Kids

Heidi Kenney - Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback

Kids love making crafts, and no one knows that better than Heidi Kenney, creator of the popular blog My Paper Crane. In this festive how-to book, Heidi shares a year's worth of classic and not-so-classic projects that the whole family will enjoy, from the National Bird Day embroidered...
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Embroidered Garden Flowers: Botanical Motifs for Needle and Thread

Kazuko Aoki - Roost Books
Format: Paperback

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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Crafting with Naturals

Leisure Arts - Leisure Arts
Format: Print book

6610 Crafting with Naturals Get today's hot look with home dcor crafts featuring burlap, jute, kraft paper, wood, moss, chicken wire, glass, and chalkboard paint. Sixteen projects in Crafting with Naturals include a Chicken Wire Planter, Gift Packages (chalkboard look and dotted) , Jute-Wrapped...
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Making Electric Jewelry

Amy Quinn - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Using just a few basic components, it is easy to create customized electric jewelry. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary...
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How to Make Ice Cream

Tom Greve - Rourke Educational Media,
Format: Print book

"Who doesn't like ice cream? We usually buy it in the store, but have you ever thought about making your own? Get ready to learn how to make this tasty treat with easy to understand directions and photos that will have your mouth watering. Get out your scoop and toppings and enjoy!,"--page...
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The Art of Paper Flowers: Creating Realistic Blossoms from Ordinary Papers

Bobby Pearce - Creative Pub Intl
Format: Print book

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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Antique trader antiques & collectibles price guide 2017

Eric Bradley - Krause Publications
Format: Print book

"A fun read and important handbook for all collectors or anyone who is thinking about collecting." --Anne Kugielsky, Antiques and the Arts Weekly Just about anything you can admire or desire fills the pages of Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide--the...
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Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide

Michael Polak - Krause Publ; Seventh Edition edition
Format: Paperback

Simply the Best!Known in the field as "The Bottle Bible," Antique Trader Bottles Identification & Price Guide has been for nearly 20 years the definitive bottle-collecting guide. As the only full-color bottle book on the market, the guide is loaded with more than 5,000 listings...
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Dachshund

Carol Frischmann - T.F.H. Publications, Inc.,
Format: Print book

The intelligent and determined Dachshund is a playful and sometimes clownish companion and watchdog. Newly authored text by a Dachshund expert demonstrates how these loyal and persistent dogs provide amusement and companionship to their families in cities, suburbs, or on the farm.Dogs 101 Dachshund...
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Plant-Powered Beauty: The Essential Guide to Using Natural Ingredients for Health, Wellness, and Personal Skincare

Amy Galper - BenBella Books
Format: Paperback

Have you ever looked at the back of your facial moisturizer or body cream and, despite whatever it claims about "natural" ingredients on the front of the package, seen complicated additives like this? Isopropyl Myristate,Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol,...
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Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps: 18 Fun, Easy Projects Made without a Loom, Hook, or Needle

Naoko Minowa - Stackpole Books
Format: Print book

Do you want to make scarves and wraps but feel intimidated by knitting needles, looms, or crochet hooks--or are you just always interested in trying a new technique? Finger Weaving Scarves Wraps will teach you to weave simple patterns from yarn using just your fingers and a few basic tools...
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Wise Craft Quilts: A Guide to Turning Beloved Fabrics into Meaningful Patchwork

Blair Stocker - Roost Books
Format: Hardcover

Infuse your quilts with love--how to add your personal story and more meaning to your handmade quilts.In Wise Craft Quilts, celebrated quilt designer and crafter Blair Stocker shares ways to use cherished fabrics to make quilts with more meaning. Each of the twenty-one quilts featured...
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Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book: Completely Revised & Updated

Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate knitting reference, from the world's most recognized knitting magazine, gets a thorough update - including 1,600 color images and brand-new sections with techniques and designs! First published in 1989, Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book instantly became a beloved...
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The Art of Dressing Curves: The Best-Kept Secrets of a Fashion Stylist

Susan Moses - Harper Design
Format: Hardcover

Susan Moses, the go-to celebrity stylist for curvy women both on and off the red carpet presents the first inspirational, confidence-building, prescriptive style guide for plus-size women who want to dress fashionably and look their beautiful best.Nearly two-thirds of American women are plus-size...
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Patternless sewing mod style : just measure, cut & sew for the perfect fit!--24 garments for women and girls

Patty Prann Young - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book

Sew a complete wardrobe without the hassle of pricey paper patterns! Learn to properly measure, cut, and sew for a fabulous fit every time. From a maxi skirt to a shirred blouse and even a raincoat, these projects are ideal for beginning sewists and women and girls of all sizes. Customize...
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15-minute Mindful Meals: 250 Delicious, Homemade Meals Using Healthy Foods from Your Own Garden

Lori Henderson - Familius
Format: Paperback

Want to eat healthy? Limited on time? Authors Caleb Warnock and Lori Henderson have teamed up to create 15-Minute Mindful Meals that will help you use natural produce to create filling and satisfying meals.
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Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style: Key Pieces to Sew Accessories, Styling, and Inspiration

Lotta Jansdotter - STC Craft, 2015.
Format: Print book

When Lotta Jansdotter steps out in one of her signature outfits, fans always ask, "Did you make that yourself?" Often the answer is, "Yes, and so can you!" With that in mind, the style icon created Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style, a pattern book/inspiration guide...
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Moda All-Stars - Mini-Charm Quilts: 18 Clever Projects for 2-1/2" Squares

Lissa Alexander - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

The Moda All-Stars are back with their sixth book--and it'll charm you in many "mini" ways! Start with one, two, or three packs of 2" mini charm squares (they're mini, but they pack a mighty punch) . Choose projects from 18 celebrated Moda designers, including Lisa Bongean,...
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A-Z of Sewing for Smockers: The perfect resource for creating heirloom smocked garments

Country Bumpkin - Search Pr Ltd
Format: Print book

The perfect resource for those looking to transforming a dress or blouse into an heirloom garment. The traditional practice of smocking is explained clearly in step-by-step instructions illustrated with full colour photographs, and all eventualities are accounted for. Update a beloved shirt...
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Mother's and Father's Day Crafts

Annalees Lim - Windmill Books
Format: Library Binding

For moms and dads, the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart. In this high-interest title, readers get a variety of fun, simple, and heartfelt ideas for Mothers and Fathers Day gifts they can easily create at home or at school! In just 10 minutes, crafters create beautiful cards,...
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Duct Tape Animals

Carolyn Bernhardt - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

Design a beautiful dragonfly, send a shark fin gliding through the water, and build a spindly spiderall using duct tape! These step-by-step guides will have you creating your own duct tape animal projects in no time!
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Build a Compact Garden

Samantha S Bell - Child's World
Format: Print book

Introduces organic gardening and explains how to build acompact, no-dig garden using food scraps and household waste. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a clear list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions...
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Enchanted Circles: Flower Garlands, Swags and Wreaths: Over 200 Projects For Beautiful Fresh And Dried Arrangements

Fiona Barnett - Hermes House
Format: Print book

Make gorgeous floral garlands, circles, wreaths, swags, candle rings and wreaths, shown in 1000 photographs.
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A Guide Book of United States Currency, 6th Edition

Kenneth Bressett - Whitman Publishing, 2016.
Format: Print book

Hobby legend Kenneth Bressett covers large-size, small-size, and fractional paper money in the newly revised and updated 6th edition of the Guide Book of United States Currency. A perennial favorite among hobbyists, United States Currency appeals especially to beginning and intermediate...
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Singer

Susan Woodcock - Creative Publishing Int'l
Format: Print book

Learn how to sew custom, professional-looking window treatments for your home!Have you ever wanted to sew customized window treatments for your home? It's easier than you might think, especially if you have Singer(R) Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments on hand. With...
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Stitch Kitsch: 44 Happy Sewing Projects from Home Dcor to Accessories

Jennifer Heynen - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Put the fun back in sewing with little treasures to sew, embellish, and share! From pouches and pincushions to quilts and cheery home decor, these 44 projects make perfect gifts. Each featured project comes with 3 variations. Turn a funky wallhanging into bull's-eye pillows, a pom-pom...
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Goop Clean Beauty

Goop. - Grand Central Life & Style
Format: Print book

The ultimate beauty guide from the experts at GOOP--the trusted resource for healthy, mindful living, curated by Gwyneth Paltrow Millions of women around the world turn to the clean-living team at GOOP for beauty advice. From nontoxic product recommendations, red carpet- (and everyday-)...
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Make Your Own Wreaths: For Any Occasion in Any Season

Nancy Alexander - Stackpole Books
Format: Print book

Why wait for the holidays when you can adorn your home with a variety of beautiful wreaths all year long! Floral wreaths add a special accent to your home, but can be expensive to buy. Save money and express your creativity by learning to make your own wreaths with this step-by-step guide--so...
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The LEGO Architect

Tom Alphin - No Starch Press
Format: Print book

Travel through the history of architecture in The LEGO Architect. You'll learn about styles like Art Deco, Modernism, and High-Tech, and find inspiration in galleries of LEGO models. Then take your turn building 12 models in a variety of styles. Snap together some bricks and learn...
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