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The Tinkering Woodworker: Weekend Projects for Work, Home & Play

Mike Cheung · Spring House Press
Format: Print book

Tinkering Monkey has a passion for designing and making smart, functional products that are built to last. With their first book, The Tinkering Woodworker, this Maker team from Oakland, CA delivers original plans that are cleverly designed, easily-built, and make the home, office, or leisure...
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French General: A Year of Jewelry: 36 Projects with Vintage Beads

Kaari Meng · Lark Crafts
Format: Book

The gorgeous lifestyle store French General has legions of devoted fans—and its founder, designer and stylist Kaari Meng, has created an exquisite book based on the boutique's beloved aesthetic. Inspired by vintage French beads, these 36 simple but gorgeous jewelry projects go month...
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DIY Home Repairs: 100 Fix-It-Yourself Projects

Sarah Beeny · Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Everyday projects that will make any home as good as new

* An easy-to-use home improvement guide for homeowners of every skill level
* Features detailed instructions and illustrations for 100 common home repairs from fixing a dripping faucet to wall mounting a TV
* Author...
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Grow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens with Purpose: Pollinators - Herbs and Veggies - Aromatherapy - Many More

Shawna Coronado · Cool Springs Press
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Make a beautiful, practical, environmentally conscious garden, even in a small space - grow UP with a living wall!

A living wall is a vertical structure, usually outside the home, that is built with live plants growing in containers hung in a decorative arrangement.

Sometimes...

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Knit Hats & Scarves for Kids | Leisure Arts

Rita Weiss · Leisure Arts
Pages: 48
Format: Print book

6721 Knit Hats and Scarves for Kids, a Leisure Arts publication produce by The Creative Partners LLC, presents 36 warm and comfy designs fkids from toddlers to teens. It has sporty designs to make in school colors, fabulous furry sets for little fashionistas, and even a special hat for a ponytail...
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Modern Cross Stitch: Over 30 Fresh and New Counted Cross-stitch Patterns

Hannah Sturrock · Cico Books,
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Pick up a needle and thread and be inspired by these delightful, contemporary cross stitch designs that will give delight as gifts or to show off in your home. Cross-stitch is a traditional craft that allows beginners and experts alike to enjoy the experience of creating something, whether...
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Mason Jar Madness

AnaAraujo · Design Originals-Mason Jar Madness
Format: Print book

Take the lid off your creativity with dazzling projects for mason jar crafts! This book is packed with madly inspired ideas for repurposing the iconic glass jar into modern gifts, decorations, storage, and party trimmings. Let crafting expert Ana Araujo show you all of the wonderful things...
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Knooking: Knitting with a Crochet Hook

Veronika Hug · Search Press
Format: Print book

Knooking is the quick and simple, new technique that uses a crochet hook to create a mesh-like structure with yarn that resembles a knitted fabric. Fun to do, knooking can be used to make almost anything you can think of. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will guide you through...
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The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change

Ken Druse · Stewart
Pages: 255
Format: Print book

There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides this generation with a comprehensive guide to creating a shade garden...
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Never Been Stitched: 45 No-Sew & Low-Sew Projects

Amanda Carestio · Lark,
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

Imaginative, inventive, and filled with beautiful things to make, Never Been Stitched is the ultimate collection of no- and low-sew projects. Thanks to fusible webbing, fabric glue, grommets, and other fun materials and techniques, crafters barely need a needle. Forty-five fast and simple...
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