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The Irish Countrywomen's Association Book of Crafts: 40 Projects to Make at Home

Irish Countrywomen's Association - Mercier Press
Format: Hardcover

Nothing compares with the pleasure and satisfaction of making something yourself, and for years the Irish Countrywomen's Association has been at the forefront of Irish craft. This beautiful book is an inspiring collection of projects from ICA members that introduce traditional Irish...
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A New Dimension in Wool Appliqu - Baltimore Album Style: Visual Guide - Unique Embroidery

Deborah Gale Tirico - C&T Publishing
Format: Print book

Honor the legacy and history of Baltimore Album blocks in Deborah Tirico's distinctive appliqu style! With luscious felted wool and textures as rich as the history they depict, well-known motifs are the basis for 9 appliqu projects from table rugs and pillows to pincushions. Perfect...
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The Hand-Stitched Surface: Slow stitching and mixed-media techniques for fabric and paper

Lynn Krawczyk - Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Print book

Beauty is on the surface in this inspiring book that teaches hand-stitching and mixed-media techniques.Written by noted surface designer Lynn Krawczyk, The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper...
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Present Perfect: 25 Gifts to Sew & Bestow

Betz White - Interweave; First Printing edition
Format: Print book

Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions!In Present Perfect, youll discover gifts to sew for all of lifes major celebrations birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply just because.Betz White, known for her earth- and family-friendly designs, offers a new collection...
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Paper Crafting with Reny: Brilliant creations from basic shapes

Renata Kolibova - Renata Kolibov; Illustrated edition
Format: Paperback

AboutLearn how to turn basic paper shapes into brilliant creations. Divided into four sections this book reveals how to turn basic shapes into 40 great paper crafts, with super-clear illustrated instructions.All crafts require just a sheet of paper, glue and scissors.The book does not contain...
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Knitting for Radical Self-Care: A Modern Guide

Brandi Cheyenne Harper

There is no such thing as being kind-of a knitter - the wobbly scarves and that oversized sweater you tried to shrink all count too. Each contribution that you make to the world through knitting is meaningful, but maybe you've slowed your commitment to this craft, or you can't see
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Faberg and the Russian Crafts Tradition: An Empire's Legacy

Margaret Trombly - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated book on Russian decorative arts, published to coincide with an exhibition at the Walters Art MuseumThis book gives a fascinating overview of Russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished crafts tradition that persisted over nine centuries. It includes...
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How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books

Jolenta Greenberg - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover

A humorous and insightful look into what advice works, what doesn't, and what it means to transform yourself, by the co-hosts of the popular By the Book podcast.In each episode of their podcast By the Book, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer take a deep dive into a different self-help...
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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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