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Sewing Victorian Doll Clothes: Authentic Costumes from Museum Collections

Michelle Hamilton · Lark Books
Pages: 224
Format: Book

These vintage dolls from museum collections trace the history of the 19th century fashion by examining t he changing styles of its miniture counterparts. Whether you ''re a collecter, dresser or sewer, enjoy discovering the wor ld of doll''s clothing. '
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The Big Book of Crochet Stitches: Fabulous Fans, Pretty Picots, Clever Clusters and a Whole Lot More

Rita Weiss · Martingale & Co Inc
Format: Paperback

Increase your stitch repertoire! Access hundreds of crochet stitches that you can use year in and year out. From two of the most respected names in crochet, this indispensable resource provides excellent value.Find step-by-step instructions for more than 350 stitches, from easy to advanced,...
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Watch Repair for Beginners: An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner Watch Repairer

Harold C. Kelly · Skyhorse Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic...
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Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing (A Lark Ceramics Book)

Emily Reason · Lark Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

In the same bright, open design as the well-received Ceramics for Beginners: Hand Building, this second entry in the series offers an introduction to the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics. Artist Emily Reason takes the beginner ceramist through nine projects, starting from one of two fundamental...
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The Complete Guide to Drones: whatever your budget

Adam Juniper · Wellfleet
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Welcome to the world of drones! This book will show you everything you could ever want to know about buying and flying your first drones. From getting to grips with the jargon you'll need to speak to other flyers, to how you can design and build your own drone with advanced features...

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Tapestry Weaving

Kirsten Glasbrook · Search Press
Format: Print book

Kirsten Glasbrook shows step by step how to weave gorgeous tapestries, from choosing colours and winding warps through to creating images and finishing off with tassels and beads. Learn how to create horizontal and diagonal lines, curves, motifs, shading, outlines, borders and more. There...
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Sewing Update No. 1

Creative Publishing International Editors · Creative Pub Intl
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Discusses mail-order fabrics, sewing machine maintenance, sergers, knitting machines, interfacing, couture sewing, curtains, comforters, rug braiding, and fiber art
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The Weekend Crafter: Basketry: 17 Great Weekend Projects

BJ Crawford · Lark Crafts
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback

This fabulous, gorgeously photographed introductory course will have even novices finishing a decorative basket the very first weekend. Basketry master BJ Crawford offers the fruits of her many years' experience, explaining how to add bases, shape baskets, substitute materials, embellish,...
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Killer Stuff and Tons of Money: Seeking History and Hidden Gems in Flea-Market America

Maureen Stanton · Penguin Press HC, The; 1st Printing edition
Format: Hardcover

Whether its Antiques Roadshow or American Pickers, or any of the number of TV shows on flea markets, the world of collecting inspires a cult following of millions of Americans. Celebrated author Maureen Stanton takes readers behind the scenes and deep into the flea-o-sphere, following master...
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