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Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step
Dorling Kinderling, Inc. - Dk Publishing
Format: Print book
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Pillows, Curtains, and Shades Step by Step has 25 easy projects to elevate your home decor without the expensive price tag.Sew curtains, make Roman blinds, design bed runners, and more. You'll learn how to make everything from professional curtains and cushion covers to seating, bedding,... |
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Crocheting For Dummies, Video
Susan Brittain - John Wiley & Sons
Format: Print book
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This revised edition of Crocheting For Dummies provides new and revised content including: Fresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques, including crochet styles from around the world A new section covering common crocheting mistakes and how to correct them Crocheting with an eco-awareness:... |
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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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Creative Beading Vol. 12: The best projects from a year of Bead&Button magazine
Editors of Bead&Button Magazine - Kalmbach Books
Format: Hardcover
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Jewelry makers in search of stitching projects love Kalmbach's Creative Beading series, back for 2017 with its 12th volume. Inside this high-quality hardcover book, beaders will find 75 projects from the latest year of Bead&Button magazine. All the projects are designed by the magazine's... |
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Life's a Bark: What Dogs Teach Us About Life and Love
Larry Kay - Sourcebooks
Format: Hardcover
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Long gone are the days when being treated like a dog was a bad thing. Today, our canine companions thrive under our encouragement and love, but surprisingly, we dont always treat other humans, or even ourselves, the same way. Theres so much our dogs can teach us about living a fun, fulfilling... |
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Driving the Future: Combating Climate Change with Cleaner, Smarter Cars
Margo T Oge - Arcade Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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A distinguished expert offers a dazzling preview of the cars of the future, while exploring the science and politics behind climate change.As the director of the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality, engineer Margo Oge was the chief architect behind the Obama administration's... |
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Think Big: Quilts, Runners, and Pillows from 18" Blocks
Amy Ellis - That Patchwork Place
Format: Book
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From best-selling author Amy Ellis, this collection features 10 original graphic blocks incorporated into 24 fabulous projects for home decor. Choose from simple, practical designs in a book that's brimming with variety and value for all skill levels.Achieve a cohesive look; each block... |
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Baby Bliss: Adorable Gifts, Quilts, and Wearables for Wee Ones
Kim Diehl - That Patchwork Place
Format: Print book
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Grandmas, aunties, and moms-to-be: if there's a baby on the way, you want fast, practical gifts, handmade with love. Be the hit of the baby shower with adorable projects designed by two popular authors and proud grandmothers. Cute, colorful, and grandma-approved!Choose from a great... |
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Singer
Susan Woodcock - Creative Publishing Int'l
Format: Print book
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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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Sage Living: Decorate for the Life You Want
Anne Sage - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
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Perfectly named style maven and City Sage blogger Anne Sage knows a wise truth: decorating our living spaces for our goals is the first step in making them happen. In Sage Living, she opens the door to covetable dwellings designed to boost the dreams of their occupants, from the sunny,... |
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Bright Bazaar: Embracing Color for Make-You-Smile Style
Will Taylor - St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
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Dive into a refreshing take on color from one of the world's leading interiors bloggers, Will Taylor of Bright.Bazaar, West Elm's "go-to blogger for color inspiration." What began as a popular blog attracting over 400,000 readers a month is now a gorgeous, color-popping... |
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Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden
Deborah L. Martin - Rodale Books
Format: Paperback
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When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language--from the most trusted source for organic gardening... |
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Design Mom: How to Live with Kids: A Room-by-Room Guide
Gabrielle Stanley Blair - Artisan Publishers
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she's believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family's story. In this,... |
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Bible Origami
Todd Huisken - Cedar Fort
Format: Print book
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Keep your children's hands busy during church services with Bible Origami. Instead of folding the service programs into paper airplanes, they can fold Noah's ark, an oil lamp, or Joseph's coat! As you develop the unique skill of creating these simple-to-intermediate origami... |
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Yamaha XJ650 & 750 '80'84
Pete Shoemark - Haynes Group
Format: Paperback
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Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific... |
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Bold Baby Crochet: 30 Modern & Colorful Projects for Baby
DEDRI UYS - BARRON'S
Format: Print book
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Discover 30 bold designs for babys wardrobe and nursery!Why settle for a dull baby wardrobe and nursery when you can have one that is chic, adorable, and colorful Turn to Bold Baby Crochet and youll find 30 beautiful projects for clothes and nursery accessories that will help you inject... |
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Bonsai
DK Publishing - Dk Pub
Format: Hardcover
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Bonsai brings serenity to the home with beautiful miniature trees in idyllic container landscapes. Now DK brings this ancient practice into the 21st century, explaining how to grow and care for bonsai trees with a clear step-by-step approach. Offering easy-to-follow advice and simple photography,... |
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Farming with Native Beneficial Insects: Ecological Pest Control Solutions
The Xerces Society - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Book
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This comprehensive guide shows you how to create a farm or garden habitat that will attract beneficial insects and thereby reduce crop damage from pests without the use of pesticides Four experts from the Xerces SocietyxAa world leader in conservation and environmental issues discuss the ecology... |
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Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Projects for Infants & Toddlers
Judith Durant - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback
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Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps,... |
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Duct Tape: 101 Adventurous Ideas for Art, Jewelry, Flowers, Wallets and More
Forest Walker Davis - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback
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Move beyond the wallet with an inspiring collection of exciting duct tape projects!Sturdy and resistant, and with a myriad of interesting colors and patterns, duct tape is fast becoming a perfect crafting, home and DIY material.Duct Tape introduces the simple but versatile material and offers... |
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Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition
Editors of Creative Homeowner - Creative Homeowner
Format: Print book
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Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Edition demystifies residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Homeowners will learn how their home's electrical system works and how to complete installations and repairs. This project-based... |
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Sew a Modern Home: Quilts and More for Every Room
Melissa Lunden - That Patchwork Place
Format: Book
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Melissa Lunden presents 19 practical quilting and sewing projects for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and nurseries. This beginner-friendly book teaches a range of techniques. |
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Amazing Brick Mosaics: Fantastic Projects to Build with Lego Blocks You Already Have
Amanda Brack - Castle Point Books
Format: Paperback
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Build awesome paintings brick by brick!Every LEGO-loving kid has at least one huge bin of bricks - the sets are built, dismantled, and typically never built again - and this book gives them dozens of ways to reuse them in fun projects that range from easy to challenging. Featuring a simple... |
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A Very Merry Paper Christmas: 25 Creative Ornaments & Decorations
Lark Crafts - Lark Crafts
Format: Print book
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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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Idiot's Guides: Quilting
Jennifer Fulton - Alpha
Format: Book
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Quilting is a traditional skill that is making a comeback! Covering both machine and hand quilting, Idiots Guides Quilting includes hundreds of eye-catching, step-by-step color photos that will turn any novice into an expert quilter in no time. The book also includes more than 20 sample... |
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Outdoor Wood Projects: 24 Projects You Can Build in a Weekend
Steve Cory - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback
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Create something to show for your weekend! If you're looking for projects that you can start and finish in just a weekend's time, look no further than Outdoor Wood Projects. This collection of 24 projects for the backyard and garden can be completed with basic DIY tooling, inexpensive materials,... |
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This Can Be Beautiful: Simple DIY Projects to Style Your Home and Redesign Your Life
Tiffany Pratt - Appetite By Random House
Format: Print book
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A visual and creative feast for anyone who wants to imagine and build a more beautiful life.Stylist, designer, HGTV star and fairy godmother of glitter, Tiffany Pratt looks at the world as a blank canvas. With every choice she is presented or every decision she makes, she does it with one mantra... |
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C&T PublishingAt Home with Modern June: 27 Sewing Projects for Your Handmade Lifestyle
Kelly McCants - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback
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Whether youre moving into a new home, launching a home makeover, or just sprucing up a room, this book, At Home With Modern June, by Kelly McCants, provides plenty of ideas on how to infuse individuality into every room in the house. The 27 budget-friendly projects have a retro style and use materials... |
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Cowl Girls 2: The Necks Favorite Knits (Cathy Carron Collection)
Cathy Carron - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Paperback
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The cowl is back! Bestselling author Cathy Carron once again gives the cowl her visionary treatment. Showcasing 35 fresh designs, this book offers an impressive range of styles, from Café au Lait, where two contrasting colors combine with a ripple pattern, to the sleek, double-faced Sun Valley.... |
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Cutest Ever Baby Toys to Knit
Val Pierce - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover
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Cutest Ever Baby Toys to Knit includes an introduction to basic knitting skills, techniques, and terminology. Altogether it is the ideal book for beginning knitters, while providing an enjoyable source of inspiration for those with knitting experience. Knitted toys and nursery accessories... |
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DIY Dollhouse: Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials
Alexia Henrion - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback
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D.I.Y. Dollhouse is a lavishly illustrated guide for budding architects, builders, and designers, showing then how to build and furnish their own eco-friendly dollhouse, with an incredible eye for detail. The simple instructions cover everything children (and parents) need to get started,... |
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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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The Essential Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms: Simple and Advanced Techniques for Growing Shiitake, Oyster, Lion's Mane, and Maitake Mushrooms at Home
Stephen Russell - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Book
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With clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, this comprehensive guide shows you how to cultivate mushrooms in your own home, producing shiitakes, oysters, lions manes, maitakes, and portabellas for your kitchen or for a small business. Beginners will learn the best way to use a mushroom... |
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Print, Paint & Ink: Over 20 Modern Craft Projects for You and Your Home
Andie Powers - Taunton Press
Format: Print book
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The 21 projects in Print, Paint & Ink are perfect for anyone interested in learning to make their own stamps, prints, and painted goods. From the easy and adorable Teeny Tiny Eraser Stamps to the stylish Furoshiki Wrap to the modern and minimalist Nesting Poplar Boxes and so much more,... |
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Happy Feet Unique Knits to Knock Your Socks Off
Cathy Carron - R&M West Coast Enterprises
Format: Paperback
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Perfect for the advanced beginner to advanced knitters, the more than 40 fashion-forward designs offer a variety of fun styles and challenges, including tube of spiral shapes, turning heels, afterthought heels and toe-up. A helpful introduction that gives readers a leg up on terminology,... |
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Lunch-Hour Embroidery: 130 Playful Motifs from A to Z
MARTINGALE. - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback
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It's the debut book in Martingale's "Lunch-Hour" series! From apples, anchors, and alligators to zebras, zippers, and zinnias, you'll love creating your own embroidery art from A to Z. Learn 10 basic embroidery stitches in minutes; then choose from more than 75 cute... |
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Big Design, Small Budget: Create a Glamorous Home in Nine Thrifty Steps
Betsy Helmuth - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover
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As seen on the TODAY Show!Homeowners and renters of all means dream of having a beautiful home. With the lingering recession, many of us have less to work with but still long to live in style. Big Design, Small Budget makes luxury an affordable reality. In this DIY home decorating handbook,... |
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The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance
MARK ZIMMERMAN - MOTORBOOKS INTL
Format: Print book
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Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making... |
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Sewing Happiness: A Year of Simple Projects for Living Well
Sanae Ishida - Sasquatch Books
Format: Print book
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Twenty simple sewing projects are tied together with a thread of memoir that tells the story of how sewing brought Sanae Ishida profound happiness. Each seasonal project, specially designed to promote health, creativity, relationships and more, provides gentle inspiration to live your best... |
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Growing the Midwest Garden
Edward Lyon - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover
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Everyone wants a glorious garden, but conditions in the Midwest can make it a challenge to grow the most popular ornamentals. Let Midwest gardening expert Ed Lyon help you with his encyclopedic knowledge of the tips, techniques, and plants specifically suited to the heartland. Learn the region's... |
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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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The Cat Lover's Craft Book: Cute and Easy Accessories for Kitty's Best Friend
CRAFTY CAT LOVERS. - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Unleash Your Inner Crazy Craft Lady!Here a cat there a cat, everywhere a crafted cat! Cats to decorate your home, to wear, or to give to someone you love. The Cat Lover's Craft Book is dedicated to those who craft and those who are in love with all things cat-related! Whether you like... |
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Take a Bandana: 16 Beautiful Projects for Your Home
Jemima Schlee - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback
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The TAKE A...series offers fun and inventive ways to "upcycle" everyday items to create practical and attractive accessories for your home. With the imaginative book Take a Bandana, the beloved bandana is transformed. The 16 projects are divided among four main sections (4 projects... |
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Esther the Wonder Pig: Changing the World One Heart at a Time
Steve Jenkins - Grand Central Publishing
Format: Print book
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FARUnlikely pig owners Steve and Derek got a whole lot more than they bargained for when the designer micro piglet they adopted turned out to be a full-sized 600-pound sow In the bestselling tradition of pet memoirs such as Oogy,... |
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Being the Change: How to Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution
PETER KALMUS - New Society Publishers
Format: Paperback
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Life on 1/10th the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome.We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens.Alarmed by drastic changes now occurring in the Earth's climate systems, the author, a climate scientist and suburban father... |
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Idiot's Guides: Crochet
June Gilbank - Alpha
Format: Print book
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Tailored for the complete crocheting novice, Idiot's Guides: Crochet is a fun, charming guide to learning the basic stitches and techniques. Photographed in a film-strip style, the dozens of full-color photographs and instructions allow the reader to clearly see how each stitch is executed.... |
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Pet Tracker: The Amazing Story of Rachel the K-9 Pet Detective
Kat Albrecht - K9 Pet Trackers, LLC
Format: Paperback
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Pet Tracker is the remarkable story of Kat Albrecht, the nation's first police detective-turned- pet detective. Her pioneering experiences are astonishing, revealing, and time-tested lost pet recovery methods that could one day help you, too. Disillusioned by a police career where... |
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Vintage Made Modern: Transforming Timeworn Textiles into Treasured Heirlooms
Jennifer Casa - Roost Books
Format: Paperback
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Create modern heirlooms using vintage materials--a collection of 35 innovative projects showcasing the exceptional beauty in timeworn textiles. Vintage Made Modern is a book devoted to recycling just as generations before us have, utilizing timeworn textiles with histories of their... |
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Crochet Style: Over 30 Trendy, Classic and Sporty Accessories for All Ages
Jennifer Dougherty - Page Street Publishing
Format: Print book
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Beautifully Textured Accessories for the Whole FamilyWhen you're looking for new patterns to crochet for yourself and others, Crochet Style provides more than 30 one-of-a-kind hats, ear warmers, cowls and more. Jennifer Dougherty is renowned for her crochet designs' stunning textures,... |
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The Big Book of Table Toppers
Karen M. Burns - THAT PATCHWORK PLACE
Format: Print book
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Long and skinny or short and wide, modern and minimal or traditional and scrappy, the 56 toppers in this book fit any table. This collection features patterns by today's favorite designers.Styled photography offers a colorful preview of how the quick-to-stitch projects look on tabletops... |
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Jamie Durie's Edible Garden Design: Delicious Designs from the Ground Up
Jamie Durie - Harper Design, 2014.
Format: Print book
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America's favorite design expert, Jamie Durie, shares his ideas for sustainable, healthy living, showing how to create a beautifully designed, completely edible garden, whether you live in an apartment or a house.Jamie Durie believes outdoor spaces, including gardens, should be an extension... |
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Idiot's Guides: Puppies
Connie Swaim - Alpha
Format: Book
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Idiot's Guides: Puppies is a beautiful, full-color book with dozens of photos and step-by-step instructions to help any new pet owner make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Tips on choosing a puppy, preparing for the new family member's arrival, nutrition, sleep,... |
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The Big Book of One-Block Quilts: 57 Single-Block Sensations
Karen M Burns - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback
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It's so easy to create quilts that repeat a single block--make just one and you'll have the confidence to fly through the rest of your quilt! Choose from a whopping 57 quilts to piece one block at a time, or make blocks in multiples with quick chain-piecing methods. Star designers... |
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Easy Fixes for Everyday Things: Over 1,000 simple repairs to household equipment, including cell phones, tablets and media players, computers, pipes ... and stoves, garden tools, bikes, and more!
Reader's Digest - Readers Digest
Format: Book
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We all rely on devices, appliances and pieces of household equipment that break, misbehave or fail completely, now with Easy Fixes for Everyday Things you can help yourself when disaster strikes, saving time, money and hassle (and cutting down on needless waste) simply by following a few straightforward... |
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Build It with Dad: Woodworking Fun for the Whole Family
A.J. Hamler - Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Print book
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Build some family fun--in the woodshop!What could be better than spending some quality time with your kids? How about spending time with them in the woodshop? Perfect for any woodworker with kids, Build It with Dad features 22 woodworking projects that kids of all ages will love.These easy-to-make... |
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Stitch & Sew: Beautifully Embroider 31 Projects
Aneela Hoey - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback
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Revive your love for hand stitching with 30 fresh embroidery designs! Showcase your needlework on 5 pretty, practical projects -- a drawstring bag, clutch, flex case, change purse, and zipper pouch. Learn beginner to advanced embroidery one stitch at a time, testing your thread choices... |
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Coffee Lids: Peel, Pinch, Pucker, Puncture
Louise Harpman - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback
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If you're one of the 200 million Americans who drink coffee every day, you may have marveled at the ubiquitous plastic coffee cup lid, with its clever combination of indentations, protrusions, tabs, and score lines that can be pinched, pulled, pushed, punctured, and tucked to create... |
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Country Living Rustic Homes: Barns, Cabins, Cottages & Farmhouses
Country Living - Hearst
Format: Print book
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Reclaim, repurpose, refurbish, or restore your way to the country-style home of your dreams! Rustic touches borrowed from barns, cabins, cottages, and farmhouses make even modern homes feel warm and snug. Country Living offers an abundance of inspiring ideas and gorgeous photographs... |
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American Cars of the 1950s
Robert Genat - Crestline Books; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover
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In the 1950s the American automobile industry arrived in style. In the postwar boom, Americans were flush and full of optimism. They wanted cars that reflected the spirit of the day, and automakers happily obliged. Thus began the decade of fins and whitewalls, craftsmanship and fine-tuned... |
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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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Crocheted Animal Hats: 15 patterns to hook and show off
Vanessa Mooncie - Taunton Press
Format: Book
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An ark full of new loveable patterns. Following the huge success of her whimsical knitting books, Animal Hats, Vanessa Mooncie has put her design skills to work and created more adorable critters to crochet in Crocheted Animal Hats: 15 Projects to Keep You Warm and Toasty: Tiger Bear Kitten... |
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Mommy & Me Crocheted Hats: 30 Fun & Stylish Designs for Kids of All Ages
Kristi Simpson - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback
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Why should kids have all the fun when it comes to cute-as-a-button caps or fun and fanciful hats? And why can't little ones feel just like mom and dad with a fashionable newsboy visor or slouchy hat? In this delightful collection of 30 original patterns, everyone can get in on the fun.... |
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The Inspired Wedding
Emma Arendoski - Sellers Publishing, Incorporated
Format: Hardcover
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Are you a bride-to-be who wants to plan a wedding unlike anyone else's, but you need some fresh ideas and guidance along the way? Are you thinking of incorporating a theme into your wedding, but you're not sure how? Let author Emma Arendoski and her new book, The Inspired Wedding, help... |
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Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations: 20 Super-Cute Miniature Projects
Emily Chen - Fons & Porter
Format: Paperback
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Learn to make super-cute polymer clay animals and food in Kawaii Polymer Clay Creations!Emily Chen teaches you how to craft twenty adorable figures from basic shapes using easy polymer clay techniques and tools. Progress from a simple bunny to an elaborate unicorn, and learn now to make... |
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No-Sew Love: Fifty Fun Projects to Make Without a Needle and Thread
Ashley Johnston - Running Press
Format: Book
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Although Ashley Johnston is comfortable with a needle and thread - and really enjoys making handmade items for her children and home - she could certainly understand that sewing machines can strike fear and dread into the hearts of many crafters. The complicated machinery with the fussy... |
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DIY Wardrobe Makeovers: Alter, Refresh & Refashion Your Clothes
Suzannah Hamlin Stanley - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Print book
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Unlock your closet's potential with simple wardrobe fixes and refashions to express your style. These basic alterations and step-by-step restyling tutorials will help you fit and reassemble garments into newfound faves. No sloppy shortcuts here -- learn how to alter sweaters, pants,... |
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Scrappy Hooked Rugs: Making the Most of the Wool in Your Stash
Bea Brock - Rug Hooking Magazine
Format: Book
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Finally--a book on how to use up odds and ends in your stash, those pieces of wool leftover from other projects. Colorful and contemporary, Scrappy Hooked Rugs guides rug hookers toward color planning and clever designs. It's time to recognize the potential in you wool stash!Stash-busting... |
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Wedding Bliss on a Budget
Ethan Baron - Self-Counsel Press, Inc.
Format: Print book
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The big day need not cost big bucks. A sensible, affordable, quickly-planned wedding is possible. Journalist Ethan Baron guides couples on how to create a great event without a great budget. |
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Celebrate Everything!: Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life
Darcy Miller - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover
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MAKE YOUR CELEBRATIONS MEMORABLE!Packed with planning strategy and original ideas, Celebrate Everything!, from recognized celebrations expert Darcy Miller, is the ultimate guide to making special occasions unforgettable. Darcy invites readers to dozens of parties she's thrown, and shares... |
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Clay Creation Workshop: 100 Projects to Make with Air-Dry Clay
Maureen Carlson - Impact
Format: Paperback
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Make all kinds of fantastic clay creations with lightweight, air-dry clay.With Clay Creation Workshop's simple to follow instructions, you'll have a whole world of fun! Using super lightweight, air-dry clay (and focusing on a handful of simple shapes), you'll create an entire... |
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Urban Farm Projects: Making the Most of Your Money, Space and Stuff
Kelly Wood - I-5 Press
Format: Paperback
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From the editors of Urban Farm magazine, Urban Farm Projects expands the boundaries of city and suburban self-sustainability. Over 40 innovative do-it-yourself projects are stylishly presented and compiled in this entertaining and easy-to-follow user's manual.With projects ranging from... |
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Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control
Jessica Walliser - Timber Press
Format: Book
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It may seem counterintuitive to want bugs in a garden, but insects are indeed valuable garden companions. Especially those species known for eating the bugs that eat plants. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs are all carnivores that devour the bugs that dine on a garden.Attracting... |
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Chain Mail Color: 20 Jewelry Projects Using Aluminum Jump Rings, Scales, and Disks
Vanessa Walilko - Kalmbach Books
Format: Print book
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Chain Mail Color features a fun collection of 20 chain mail projects made from colorful aluminum jump rings and aluminum scales, disks, and washers. This new spin on chain mail takes traditional weaves and gives them a fresh, new perspective by incorporating these fun components. Unique... |
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The Original Cat Fancy Cat Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Cat
Sandy Robins - i5 Press
Format: Print book
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Following in the paw- and hoof-prints of I-5’s best-selling The Original Dog Bible and The Original Horse Bible comes The Original Cat Bible, the ultimate resource for cat owners and lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine. This new 500-page volume promises to be the most complete... |
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Washi Wonderful: Creative Projects & Ideas for Paper Tape
Jenny Doh - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback
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STERLING PUBLISHING-Lark Books: Washi Wonderful. Washi tape is colorful; patterned and often translucent paper tape that comes on a roll. Get creative with this collection! This book contains more than fifty projects using washi tape: from packages to home decor items and creating quick;... |
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The Big Book of Civil War Quilts: 58 Patterns for Reproduction-Fabric Lovers
That Patchwork Place - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback
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Explore the patchwork style and scrappy flair of 58 history-rich quilts inspired by patterns and fabrics from the 1800s. Showcase the traditional color combinations of reproduction fabrics and popular Civil War-era blocks that quilters love in patterns for mini-quilts, lap quilts, and large... |
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Making Everyday Electronics Work: A Do-It-Yourself Guide
Stan Gibilisco - McGraw-Hill Education
Format: Paperback
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UNDERSTAND, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE THE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS IN YOUR HOME AND AUTO If you've ever felt lost when choosing a home entertainment system, wondered how to test an electrical outlet to see if it's grounded, or puzzled over how to make the Wi-Fi in the front... |
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Catification: Designing a Happy and Stylish Home for Your Cat
Jackson Galaxy - Penguin Books
Format: Book
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A New York Times bestseller! The star of Animal Planet's hit television series My Cat from Hell, Jackson Galaxy, shows cat owners everywhere how to make their homes both cat-friendly and chic.Cat owners know the struggles of creating living spaces that are both functional... |
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The Paper Hat Book: Super Hats for Super Kids
Alyn Carlson - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback
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Hats are pure fun and the perfect item to cap off any costume or ensemble. The right headgear ensures complete transformation, especially on the head of an imaginative child.The Paper Hat Book offers creative families 20 fantastic paper hats, all of which can be created quickly and easily... |
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Sundressing: Sew 21 Easy, Breezy Dresses for Women and Girls
Melissa Mora - Fons & Porter L C
Format: Print book
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Create 21 fun, feminine looks that capture the essence of summer!Sundressing is a sensibility played out at barbecues and on vacations and in days without a plan. It's the slip dress you pull over a swimsuit at the pool and the frock you layer over leggings while dreaming of warmer... |
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All New Backyard Idea Book
Sandra S. Soria - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback
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Completely revised and updated edition of the best-seller The All New Backyard Idea Book has been completely updated to bring together hundreds of fresh ideas and unique solutions for making the most of any backyard or outdoor spaces. With all-new photos that demonstrate design ideas, it's... |
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Beautiful Origami Flowers: 23 Blooms to Fold
Anca Oprea - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Paperback
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Create 23 sophisticated origami flowers! This beautiful collection marries two popular pastimes: origami and floral crafts. Some of the projects mimic the look of real blooms - including the lotus, cherry blossom, and calla lily - while others venture into the realm of the imagination,... |
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Painted Paper Art Workshop: Easy and Colorful Collage Paintings
Elizabeth St. Hilaire - North Light Books
Format: Paperback
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This is where painting meets collage!. You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Popular workshop instructor Elizabeth St. Hilaire makes it fun and simple no matter what your skill level!. Start with materials... |
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Scraptherapy the versatile nine patch : 20 fresh designs for a favorite quilt block
Joan Ford - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback
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Often, the nine patch is one of the first blocks taught to beginners learning to quilt. But the nine patch is also one of the most diverse blocks, offering many different design options. In ScrapTherapy The Versatile Nine Patch, quilt designer and teacher Joan Ford offers gorgeous designs... |
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A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles
R Bruce Hoadley - Taunton Press
Format: Print book
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R. Bruce Hoadley is widely considered to be the authority on wood and wood technology. Author of two highly acclaimed books on understanding and identifying wood, Hoadley has had a lifelong passion for antiques, and he now turns his attention to explaining how to identify the woods used... |
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Fairy Gardening 101: How to Design, Plant, Grow, and Create Over 25 Miniature Gardens
Fiona McDonald - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Release your inner child and step into the fairy world by creating your own enchanted garden no matter how much space you have Fairy gardens are increasing in popularity and Fairy Gardening provides you with all the information necessary to design plant and care for your very own miniature... |
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2017 Us/Bna Postage Stamp Catalog
H. E. Harris & Co. - Whitman Publishing
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Published since 1935, the US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog contains current market prices for United States, U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories, Canada and Provinces, and all United Nations. It contains thousands of stamp illustrations to identify virtually every design and listing by Scott's... |
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2015 US/BNA Postage Stamp Catalog
H. E. Harris - Whitman Publishing, LLC; Spi edition
Format: Hardcover
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Published since 1935, H.E. Harriss Postage Stamp Catalog contains current market prices for United States, U.S. Possessions and Trust Territories, Canada and Provinces, and all United Nations. It contains thousands of stamp illustrations to identify virtually every design and listing by Scotts... |
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Embroidery
DK - DK
Format: Paperback
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Embroidery is the ultimate stitch dictionary and the ideal guide to embroidery, whatever your level of expertise. The perfect reference guide to needlework, Embroidery is a comprehensive guide to inspire and inform sewers of all levels. Find advice on which thread, needles,... |
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Backyard Building: Treehouses, Sheds, Arbors, Gates, and Other Garden Projects
Jean Stiles - Countryman Press
Format: Paperback
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Here is the very best of backyard building: Popular building authors Jeanie and David Stiles -- whose treehouse once garnered a spread in Architectural Digest -- have gathered dozens of original plans for treehouses, playhouses, and sheds, as well as a summer house, tea house, garden arbor,... |
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Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Casual Entertaining
Ali Rosen - Running Press
Format: Hardcover
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Bring It! is the ultimate source for potluck, picnic, or dinner party-worthy dishes that combine simple prep with big taste!The word "potluck" may inspire memories of church dinners and mystery covered dishes. But today's potlucks are essentially outsourced dinner parties,... |
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The Rustic Wedding Handbook
Maggie Lord - Gibbs Smith
Format: Book
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The beauty of a rustic wedding is its versatility and all the creativity that it invites. Drawing on the wonderful ambiance of a natural, rustic setting and expressing personal style in a less traditional fashion is an exciting opportunity for couples to say “I do” in a way that... |
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Happy quilts! : 10 fun kid-themed quilts and coordinating soft toys
Antonie Alexander - Fons & Porter
Format: Print book
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Cheerful, adorable crafts that kids will love Childhood is supposed to be magical. Instead of generic bedding, add some whimsy to children's bedrooms with fanciful quilts and huggable pals that looks like they jumped right off the fabric. From playful puppies to retro robots, this fanciful... |
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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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Plant by Numbers: 50 Houseplant Combinations to Decorate Your Space
Steve Asbell - Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback
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The inspirational DIY guide for painting a stunning portrait in houseplants Hot Pink Limeade Cafeacute Au Lait Raspberry Margarita wait are we talking about plants here Its not often that we think of decorative houseplants as delicious but in Plant by Numbers theres no denying that author... |
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Playful: Fun Projects to Make With + For Kids
Merrilee Liddiard - Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover
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Perfect for after school or a rainy Sunday, Playful is a charming collection of 26 unique, modern projects for adults to make with and for young children. Divided into five categoriesPlayful Dress Up, Playful Toys, Playful Paper Crafts, Playful Repurposing, and Playful Artthe low-skill,... |
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Paperplay: 40+ Projects to Fold, Cut, Curl and More
Shannon Miller - Fons & Porter
Format: Book
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It's time to play with paper!Fold, cut, and quill your way to creative inspiration with Paperplay. Author Shannon Miller's unique approach to paper will have you folding beautiful cards, cutting a decorative garland, sculpting a floral bouquet and much more. Each vibrant chapter... |
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T-Shirts, Memories & More
Nancy Scott - Annie's
Format: Book
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This detailedguide has everything you need to know in order to design and stitch memory quilts that incorporate T-shirts, dresses, ties, and even photographs. Learn how to prepare and use clothing and photos to create unique quilts that become one-of-a-kind memories for yourself or as perfect... |
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Complete Do-It-Yourself: An Essential Guide To Painting, Papering, Tiling, Flooring, Woodwork, Shelves And Storage, Home Repairs, Home Insulation, Outdoor Projects And Outdoor Repairs
John McGowan - Lorenz Books
Format: Hardcover
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Expert advice on essential home decoration and maintenance, both indoors and out. With clear step-by-step advice on repairs, carpentry, flooring, brickwork, roofing, fences, walls and paths, painting, papering, tiling, and many other jobs around the home, with 2400 photographs to show what... |
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Addicted to Americana: Celebrating Classic & Kitschy American Life & Style
Charles Phoenix - Prospect Park Books
Format: Hardcover
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Raised on a used-car lot, Charles Phoenix was destined to become the Ambassador of Americana. The photo collector, food crafter, and field tripper is famed for his hilarious live show performances and "theme park" tour of downtown Los Angeles. This riotously colorful book, replete... |
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Get It!: A Beauty, Style, and Wellness Guide to Getting Your "It" Together
Jacqueline Laurita - BenBella Books
Format: Print book
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Juggling mom, wife, and work time is a challenge for any woman. And what about "me" time How do you find the time to meet your commitments and take care of your family without losing sight of your own needsIn Get It!, longtime Bravo-TV Real Housewives of New Jersey... |
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Trim the Tree: Christmas Ornaments to Stitch
Annie's - Annie's
Format: Paperback
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When you look at your Christmas tree, which ornaments stand out the most? Chances are it’s those that were handmade, either by you or by a loved one. The best things about handmade ornaments are the memories that come with them. This year, why not create more memories by hand making... |
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Modern Country Knits: 30 Designs from Juniper Moon Farm
Susan Gibbs - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book
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Susan Gibbs gave up a power position as a network news producer to become a shepherd and establish Juniper Moon Farmand these 30 modern country knits all use her own popular line of commercially produced yarns. Featuring contributions by such notable designers as Tabetha Hedrick and Yoko... |
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Junior Maker
INC DORLING KINDERSLEY - DK Children
Format: Hardcover
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Make, play, explore, and learn with this project-packed book of discovery.Little ones will love to get in on the maker fun with this cool book that supplements and complements the subjects they learn at school, while also encouraging hands-on interactivity and play.With clear step-by-step... |
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Knits for Boys: 27 Patterns for Little Men Grow-with-Me Tips & Tricks
Kate Oates - Stackpole Books,
Format: Print book
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Preview all 27 boy-approved, comfy projects in our exclusive Look Book! Boys love to be knitted for, too! With the designs in this book, you will have fun creating stylish knits that the boys in your life will be excited to wear.27 patterns for sweaters, tops, vests, hoodies, mittens,... |
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Preserving History: Patchwork Patterns Inspired by Antique Quilts
Julie Hendricksen - That Patchwork Place
Format: Print book
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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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The Lamps of Tiffany Studios: Nature Illuminated
Margaret K Hofer - Skira
Format: Print book
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The radiant and beloved masterworks of leaded glass from the Gilded Age. Louis C. Tiffany's intricate and brilliantly colored masterpieces have captivated collectors for decades, and continue to inspire crafters who re-create them in home workshops today. This collection showcases eighty... |
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Crochet for Baby All Year: Easy-to-Make Outfits for Every Month
Tammy Hildebrand - Stackpole Books
Format: Book
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Keep babies well dressed with adorable seasonal outfits to crochet from January to December.20 original patterns for outfits for boys and girls: sweaters, hats, booties, dresses, swimsuits, vests, and moreInstructions are given in multiple sizes (from newborn to 18 months) and are suitable... |
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Matthew Mead's Backyard Style: Hundreds of Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
Matthew Mead - Time Home Entertainment, Inc.
Format: Paperback
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Matthew Mead applies his trademark approach-deceptively simple, surprisingly affordable, and always stylish DIY-to the great outdoors. With step-by-step photos clearly illustrating how easy it is to create a shady nook with sail cloth, or an elegant alfresco dining room with flea market... |
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Mosaic Made Easy
Alice Vinten - New Holland Australia
Format: Hardcover
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Mosaic Made Easy is a step-by-step guide containing 20 fabulous mosaic projects. Written by mosaic artist, Alice Vinten, this book provides beautiful photography, clear illustrations, templates and detailed instructions, enabling you to progress from beginner to expert... |
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