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Making Steampunk Jewellery

Nikki Druce - Crowood Press
Format: Paperback

Steampunk has captured the imagination of thousands who are searching for a unique style symbolic of a richly inspired, post-apocalyptic world drawn from the heavy machinery of the Victorian age. With clear instruction, step-by-step sequences, and more than 25 projects, this practical book...
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Celebrate Everything!: Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life

Darcy Miller - William Morrow
Format: Hardcover

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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101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!: The Entertainment Solution for Parents, Relatives & Babysitters!

Holly Homer - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Never again will you hear the all too common call of, I'm bored! with this kid pleaser for many ages. Whether your kid is 3, 5 or 12 years old it's hard to keep them entertained all day, or even for a few hours. But now, when they ask to watch television because they're bored,...
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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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New Wave Clay: Ceramic Design, Art and Architecture

Tom Morris - Frame Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Throughout the twentieth century, ceramics was broadly divided into two sectors.Studio pottery, which was a reaction against the mass-madewares of the industrialrevolution, and fine art by contemporary artists, who just happened touse clay in their practice but rejected many of its traditional...
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The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary: 150 new stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth & in the round

Wendy Bernard - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book

Wendy Bernard's groundbreaking reference title Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary was the first of its kind to provide stitch patterns written for top-down, bottom-up, back-and-forth, and in-the-round constructions - and readers took notice. Now Bernard is back with The Knitting...
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Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll (Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos)

Christa Schneider - Checkerboard Library
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life....
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A Man and His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them

Matt Hranek - Artisan
Format: Hardcover

Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant...
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100 Little Knitted Gifts to Make

Susan Cordes - Search Press
Format: Print book

Knitting continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished knitters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling knitting authors. The book covers a wide variety of themes from...
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Super Simple Backyard Projects: Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities

CAROLYN BERNHARDT - SUPER SANDCASTLE
Format: Print book

Learn about backyard habitats with Super Simple Backyard Projects Kids will discover plants and animals that live in backyards and read about backyard food chains. Then, they will learn how to create an insect inn, make a squirrel feeder, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow...
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Made in North Korea: Graphics From Everyday Life in the DPRK

Nick Bonner - Phaidon Press
Format: Paperback

North Korea uncensored and unfiltered - ordinary life in the world's most secretive nation, captured in never-before-seen ephemera.Made in North Korea uncovers the fascinating and surprisingly beautiful graphic culture of North Korea - from packaging to hotel brochures, luggage tags...
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Leather Bracelets

Nihon Vogue - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather braceletsMake the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques. Gorgeous worn...
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Sew Over It Vintage: Stylish Projects for the Modern Wardrobe & Home

Lisa Comfort - Ebury Press
Format: Hardcover

These brand new stylish projects each have a vintage twist but retain the modern style, allowing these pieces to work with the rest of your wardrobe and home. Featuring 25 projects including Adding Fur Cuffs & Collar to a Coat; 1920s Kimono Dressing Gown; 1940s Fascinator; 1950s Button-up...
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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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Felted Fiber Menagerie: Needle Felted Table Toppers

Neysa Russo - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Combine 3-D needle felting and tapestry felting to create a menagerie to liven up your table. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for felting both the 3-D head and the flat part of each table mat are included. Fill your table with 21 different beastly and beautiful creatures: exotic...
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Super Simple Thanksgiving Activities: Fun and Easy Holiday Projects for Kids

MEGAN BORGERT-SPANIOL - Super Sandcastle
Format: Library Binding

Introduces readers to Thanksgiving and its traditions, and provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions for holiday handicraft projects, including a thumbprint turkey greeting card, a gratitude wreath, and a colorful corn bouquet.
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Home Sewn: Projects and Inspiration for Every Room

Cassandra Ellis - Clarkson Potter
Format: Print book

Transform your home with fabric as your foundation This beautiful craft book features distinctive sewing projects dedicated to living, resting, eating, and sharing. Use quality materials - from rustic linen to leather - to create simple ottomans, pendant light shades, a voile bed skirt,...
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Miss Rosie's Farmhouse Favorites: 12 Captivating Scrappy Quilts

CARRIE NELSON - THAT PATCHWORK PLACE
Format: Print book

Presenting 12 favorite quilts from Miss Rosie's Quilt Company, curated for the first time in a single collection!If you enjoy scrappy piecing, you'll love popular designer Carrie Nelson's showcase of her most beloved creationsCarrie's innovative tips for fabric selection,...
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Indian Basket Weaving

Navajo School of Indian Basketry (Los Angeles - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book

This work covers all of the basic techniques: preparation of the reed, splicing, introduction of color, shaping, finishing, and more. It also includes descriptions of a great variety of weaves - Lazy Squaw, Mariposa, Taos, Shilo, and others - each accompanied by specific instructions. With...
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Stunning Stitches: 21 Shawls, Scarves, and Cowls You'll Love to Knit

Jen Lucas - Martingale
Format: Paperback

Best-selling designer Jen Lucas puts her special spin on a unique collection of knitwear. Discover seven eye-catching stitch patterns, each used to create three distinctive accessories, such as a sensational scarf, a cozy cowl, and a spectacular shawl.You'll be amazed by how the stitch...
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As Long As We Both Shall Eat: A History of Wedding Food and Feasts

Claire Stewart - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

As Long as we Both Shall Eat is a culinary history of wedding feasts. Examining the various food customs associated with weddings in America and around the world, Claire Stewart not only provides a rich account of the foods most loved and frequently served at wedding celebrations, she also...
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Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art & Science of Gems

Xavier Barral - Editions Xavier Barral
Format: Print book

A tribute to the sumptuous jewelry and the glamorous history of Van Cleef & ArpelsFor more than a century, the designs of the French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels have represented the marriage of an unrivaled sense of elegance with an extraordinary level of technical expertise...
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Jorid Linvik's Big Book of Knitted Socks: 45 Distinctive Scandinavian Patterns

LINVIK JORID. - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover

Scandinavian knitwear designer Jorid Linvik's 45 creative, charming sock designs come in a rainbow of colors and interesting patterns, from simple stripes to flowers, animals and characters. Understand the basics of planning, sizing, and making your own fabulous socks, and then dive into...
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Bright & Bold Wool Appliqu

Angela Lawrence - Landauer Publishing LLC
Format: Print book

Turn ordinary appliqu patterns into eye-catching projects by introducing wool into your fabric mix. Angela Lawrence has created more than a dozen projects in a variety of sizes using wool appliqu. The unique combination of wool, cotton and other materials promises stunning results. Projects...
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Creative Lettering for Kids: Techniques and Tips from Top Artists

Jenny Doh - Union Square Kids
Format: Paperback

Techniques and tips from top artists! Hand lettering is a visually dynamic and accessible way to add textual elements to any type of craft, from journals to mixed-media art. Some of the most accomplished artists present their favorite lettering techniques, illustrated with inspiring examples...
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Bead Sparkle: 120 Designs for Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets & More

Susan Beal - Taunton Press
Format: Print book

Susan Beal has created a standout sequel to her jewelry-making bestseller, and, just like its predecessor, Bead Sparkle aims to delight readers with more than 100 great jewelry designs to make. The book features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and everyday pretties that add a little something...
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Bugatti Chiron

Emily Rose Oachs - Torque
Format: Library Binding

The Bugatti Chiron is one of the fastest street-legal cars around! Drivers need a special key to push this car to its top speed of over 250 miles per hour. Young readers will speed through exhilarating facts and sleek photos in this title about the Bugatti Chiron.
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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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Crochet Loom Blooms: 30 Fabulous Crochet Flowers & Projects

Haafner Linssen - Interweave
Format: Paperback

Discover the blossoming trend of flower looming! It's quick, it's simple, it's fun, and with a bit of crochet you can create a stunning collection of 30 flower motifs. In Crochet Loom Blooms, you'll find everything you need to get you started including:Step-by-step guide...
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Chilton's Subaru Legacy and Forester 2000-09 Repair Manual: Covers U.S. and Canadian Models of Legacy 2000 through 2009 and Forester 2000 through ... (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)

Robert Maddox - Delmar Pub
Format: Paperback

This Chilton repair and service manual covers 2000-2009 Subaru Legacy Outback, Subaru Baja, and Subaru Forester, all US and Canadian models.
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I Can Throw a Party!

Ruth Owen - Windmill Books
Format: Library Binding

Dcor! Lighting! Atmosphere! Oh, and cake! There are many artistic decisions that go into a party from choosing a theme, to preparing games, to making snacks! This guide to party planning gives readers creative control over their own celebrations. They can collaborate with friends, or play...
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Screenprinting: The Ultimate Studio Guide from Sketchbook to Squeegee

Print Club London - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback

Although the technique of screen printing dates back to first-century China, it became the preferred printing method of choice for musical and political counterculture movements of the 1960s, thanks to its ease, cost, and flexibility. It moved into the mainstream with Andy Warhol's...
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Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials

Mike Schramer - Familius LLC
Format: Print book

Fairy House is a fascinating adventure into the making of miniscule kingdoms of the fairytale realm from objects found in nature. Through more than 350 clear, detailed, full-color photographs and understandable yet whimsical guidance, the reader will learn to fashion intricate, tiny...
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Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model, and Mold With Air-Dry, Polymer, and Homemade Clay

Cassie Stephens - Quarry Books
Format: Flexibound

Clay Lab for Kids, a new addition to Quarry's Lab series, focuses on kid-friendly clays--air-dry, homemade, and polymer--that are safe and easy to use at home or in the classroom; no kiln required.Nashville art teacher Cassie Stephens makes clay a focus of her classes with amazing results....
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Easy Origami Greeting Cards: An Augmented Reality Crafting Experience

Christopher L Harbo - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Handcrafted cards are just a few folds away! Learn how to turn origami pigs, ducks, teacups, and more into one-of-a-kind greeting cards. With photo-illustrated instructions and augmented reality access to video tutorials, youll never get stuck on a step. Just grab some paper and start crafting!
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Totally Awesome Tie-Dye: Fun-to-Make Fabric Dyeing Projects for All Ages

SUZANNE MCNEILL - Design Originals
Format: Paperback

It's fun and easy to dye and wear your own colorful clothing! Learn how to turn simple fabrics and ready-made garments into dramatic fashion statements Stylish step-by-step projects go beyond t-shirts to include socks, scarves, mittens, sneakers, home dcor, and more Teaches all of the most...
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A-Z of Wool Embroidery: The ultimate resource for beginners and experienced embroiderers (A-Z of Needlecraft)

Country Bumpkin - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Part of the bestselling A-Z series, this title explores the handiest stitches and techniques for use in the practice of wool embroidery. . Clear step-by-step instructions lead the reader through the stitches themselves; and beautiful designs created by readers of Inspirations magazines...
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Fray: Art and Textile Politics

JULIA BRYAN-WILSON - University Of Chicago Press
Format: Hardcover

In 1974, women in a feminist consciousness-raising group in Eugene, Oregon, formed a mock organization called the Ladies Sewing Circle and Terrorist Society. Emblazoning its logo onto t-shirts, the group wryly envisioned female collective textile making as a practice that could upend conventions,...
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Arts and Crafts Tile: From the Collection of the Two Red Roses Foundation

Susan J Montgomery - Lucia Marquand
Format: Hardcover

* A study of beautiful tiles made in North America during the Arts and Crafts movement* Like other Arts and Crafts creations, these tiles counterract the soullessness of mass-production on an industrial scaleThe American Arts and Crafts movement inspired designers and artisans to move beyond...
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Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave

NICOLE BLUM - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

In today's thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber...
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Zoomigurumi 6: 15 Cute Amigurumi Patterns by 15 Great Designers

Joke Vermeiren - Meteoor Books
Format: Paperback

You'll fall head over heels for the animal crochet patterns in this book!
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Proggy Menagerie: 20 Soft and Snuggly Rag-Rug Animals to Hook and Sew

Hayley Smith - Good Books
Format: Paperback

Learn the basics of the Proggy technique with step-by-step photo guides, then set your creativity free with the easy-to-follow patterns. In Proggy Menagerie, designer and author Hayley Smith provides a collection of adorable three-dimensional rag-rug projects that can be adapted for use as children's...
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Out of the Box

Jemma Westing - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Twenty-five interactive cardboard model projects that engage kids' creativity and "out of the box" thinking skills through hands-on learning and the application of science-based principles.Kids can bring old cardboard to life and build recycled creations they can play with, sit in, and wear.Supporting...
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African-Print Fashion Now!: A Story of Taste, Globalization, and Style

Suzanne Gott - Fowler Museum at UCLA
Format: Paperback

African-Print Fashion Now! introduces visitors to a dynamic and diverse African dress tradition and the increasingly interconnected fashion worlds that it inhabits: "popular" African-print styles created by local seamstresses and tailors across the continent; international runway...
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Framework: 10 Architectural Knits

NORAH GAUGHAN - Quince & Co.
Format: Paperback

Inspired by the Sparrow and Kestrel linen yarns made by Quince & Company, this collection uses geometric shapes and unusual construction to provide adventurous knitters with 10 new designs that are perfect for wearing in the warmer months. True to form, the author makes use of her masterful...
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Amazing Brick Mosaics: Fantastic Projects to Build with Lego Blocks You Already Have

Amanda Brack - Castle Point Books
Format: Paperback

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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Summertime Crochet: 30 Tops, Bags, Wraps, Hats & More for Sunny Days & Balmy Nights

Helgrid van Impelen - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Today's cotton and linen yarns are perfect for summer apparel! Breezy tanks, motif tops, and cute hats can all be crocheted and are just right for warm-weather style. Fill your summer wardrobe with one-of-a-kind items that have you looking your best for every occasion.
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Back-to-School Projects for a Lazy Crafternoon

Stella Fields - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

This how-to book shows readers how to create fashion accessories (alone or with friends) using basic craft supplies.
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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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Unlikely Friendships: Dogs: 37 Stories of Canine Compassion and Courage

Jennifer S Holland - Workman
Format: Print book

A new book from the New York Times bestselling series. Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection, and remarkable bravery are from the author of the New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely...
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Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More

Natalie Ranae - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Handmade Woven Art for Beginners & Beyond. Indulge your macramé obsession the fun way -- by making it yourself! Macramé artist and teacher Natalie Ranae will guide you step by step to create stunning designer art pieces to adorn any space with boho vibes. From contemporary plant hangers...
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Fix Your Clothes: The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching, and Darning

Raleigh Briggs - Microcosm Publishing
Format: Paperback

Ever had to say goodbye to a favorite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new clothes all the time? Concerned about the labor practices of fast fashion? If so, learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful,...
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Mini Wearables

Rebecca Felix - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Imagine a book small enough to hang from a keychain, a petite party hat the size of a paper cup, and a magical bottle no bigger than your fingertip. You can make and wear each of these and more! Express your style through these mini adorable accessories. Easy-to-follow instructions and detailed...
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30 Knit Ponchos and Capes: Easy-to-wear styles for any occasion

Rita Maassen - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They dont slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. They go with nearly anything and can be dressed up or down as you please. Add in the fun of knitting a variety of styles,...
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How to Read a Dress: A Guide to Changing Fashion from the 16th to the 20th Century

LYDIA EDWARDS - Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Paperback

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative...
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Super Simple Wetland Projects: Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities

CAROLYN BERNHARDT - SUPER SANDCASTLE
Format: Print book

Learn about wetland habitats with Super Simple Wetland Projects Kids will discover what plants and animals live in wetlands and read about wetland food chains. Then, they will learn how to create a mini pond, make a giant firefly that glows, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow...
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Maserati Granturismo

EMILY ROSE OACHES - Torque
Format: Library Binding

More than 100 years after Maserati made its debut, the GranTurismo stuns drivers with its flashy looks and speed. From the trident that decorates the grille to the aerodynamic side skirts, this car was built to impress. Readers will eagerly jump into the drivers seat and cruise through...
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Three-Dimensional Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Artist-Inspired Projects in Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, and More

Maja Pitamic - Chicago Review Press Incorporated
Format: Print book

Three-dimensional art is bold, tactile, and fun - in other words, perfect for children who love to get their hands dirty. Three-Dimensional Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose. Children will: - Weave...
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Shibori: The art of indigo dyeing with step-by-step techniques and 25 projects to make

NICOLA GOULDSMITH - CICO Books
Format: Paperback

Learn the Japanese art of shibori, including tie-dyeing, folded, rolled, and sewn techniques, using indigo dye. Then make one of the 25 projects using the fabric you have created.Shibori is the name for a range of dyeing techniques that have been practiced in Japan for centuries. Using...
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Remarkable Books: The World's Most Beautiful and Historic Works

Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff - DK
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated guide to more than 75 of the world's most celebrated, rare, and seminal books and handwritten manuscripts ever produced, with discussions of their purpose, features, and creators.From ancient masterpieces such as The Art of War, written on the leaves of bamboo,...
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Hand Lettering: Creative Alphabets for Any Occasion

Jill Dehaan - Griffin
Format: Print book

Welcome to the wonderful world of hand lettering! Prepare to be inspired by this collection of over 50 alphabets in a wide range of styles. Designer, illustrator, and hand-letterer Thy Doan will guide you through each alphabet with easy-to-follow steps so you can capture all the charm of each...
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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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Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values

Phillip Peterson - Gun Digest Books
Format: Print book

Modern Gun Values is the buyer's guide to 20th- and 21st-century guns that are acquired primarily for shooting--where the bulk of activity in the gun buying, selling and trading hobby is concentrated--rather than for purely collecting purposes.Features:The hobby's only illustrated...
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The Quilt Block Cookbook: 50 Block Recipes, 7 Sample Quilts, Endless Possibilities

Amy Gibson - Lucky Spool Media
Format: Print book

The Quilt Block Cookbook is a thoughtfully curated volume of 50 different 12-inch quilt blocks in a variety of complexities and styles. Quilt blocks are like a box of chocolates--each one is a mini euphoria on its own. And when paired with other blocks, they're simply delectable! Most quilt...
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Art as Jewellery: From Calder to Kapoor

Louisa Guinness - Acc Art Books
Format: Hardcover

Includes an introduction by Vivienne Becker, an award-winning jewellery writer, and a contribution from Julia Peyton Jones, previous director of the Serpentine Gallery, LondonA marvelous array of images, from archived photographs and sketches that have not been seen since the '60s,...
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Dishcloths to Crochet: Fun Designs to Brighten Your Kitchen!

Pat Olski - Dover Publications
Format: Paperback

Crocheters of all skill levels will delight in these playful patterns for crocheted dishcloths - they're as fun to make as they are to use! Animals, flowers, and fruits are among the themes of the 25 patterns, which include Sweet Strawberry, Perky Pig, Dandy Daffodil, and other designs.Full-color...
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50 Things to Do with a Penknife

COLLINS MATT - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Hardcover

Whether you're a beginner or seasoned whittler, this practical guide to the age old yet newly popular art of whittling will delight, inspire, and instruct you. Featuring projects that cater to a range of skill levels - including a pen/pencil holder, chess pieces, a slingshot, spoon,...
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Private Pilot Test Prep 2018: Study & Prepare: Pass your test and know what is essential to become a safe, competent pilot from the most trusted source in aviation training

Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. - Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc.
Format: Paperback

Pilot license candidates studying for the Private and Recreational Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam will find sample questions for every question in the Federal Aviation Administration exam database along with their answers and explanations. Questions from the exam are arranged by subject category,...
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The Geometry of Hand-Sewing: A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making

NATALIE CHANIN - Abrams
Format: Paperback

As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. But when Natalie Chanin and her Alabama Chanin and The School of Making teams began to look at needlework closely, they realized all stitches are based on geometric grid...
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WECK Small-Batch Preserving: Year-Round Recipes for Canning, Fermenting, Pickling, and More

STEPHANIE WECK THUROW - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Preserve the harvest with WECK, the company that introduced preserving in glass jars. Food preservationist Stephanie Thurow has teamed up with the canning experts at WECK to show readers how to preserve throughout the year with WECK jars. The J. WECK Company has made aesthetically beautiful...
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Addicted to Americana: Celebrating Classic & Kitschy American Life & Style

Charles Phoenix - Prospect Park Books
Format: Hardcover

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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The Droner's Manual: A Guide to the Responsible Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft

Kevin Jenkins - Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc.
Format: Paperback

The progress made in the field of unmanned aircraft within the last decade have made it possible for almost anyone to build their own UAV in their garage. For many, this is an exciting business proposition in fields from video production to agriculture. However, for beginners and even more...
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Cook Me a Rhyme: In the kitchen with Mother Goose

Bryan Kozlowski - Walter Foster Jr
Format: Spiral-bound

Combine the magic of nursery rhymes with the fun of cooking for a truly unique mashup of cookbook and storybook.Spend a day in Mother Goose's kitchen! Seventeen familiar and classic nursery rhymes inspire recipes and cook-along stories that will create a whole new generation of little...
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Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Volume 47

Robert M. Overstreet - Gemstone Publishing
Format: Paperback

One of the most influential comic book artists ever, Jim Steranko, brings his compelling mastery of the art form to the cover of the book that has been the Bible of serious collectors, dealers and enthusiasts since 1970! Steranko's take on Batman covers the new prices, new feature articles,...
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Room Love: 50 DIY Projects to Design Your Space

Heather Wutschke - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Show your room some love -- and turn your personal space into a happy place! A floor, a ceiling, and four boring walls? No more! With these 50 deceptively simple, budget-friendly DIY projects, your boring bedroom can become the room of your dreams. Makeover furniture, create one-of-a-kind...
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Seasons of Wool Appliqu Folk Art: Celebrate Americana with 12 Projects to Stitch

Rebekah L Smith - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

The author of best-selling Wool Appliqu Folk Art presents a treasure trove of 12 seasonal wool appliqu projects, with 3 for each season. Presented in a lovely antique color palette, these simple and elegant projects include a journal cover, pillow cover, wallhangings, storage boxes, table...
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Upholstery: A Complete Course: 2nd Revised Edition

David James - The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Format: Print book

In this second revised edition, David James provides an encylopedic guide to the techniques and materials involved in upholstery. The book covers everything from traditional handwork to the latest industrial techniques, giving a complete overview of the upholstery trade. Five step-by-step...
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Make Your Own Medallion: Mix Match Blocks and Borders to Build Your Quilt from the Center Out

Erin Burke Harris - Lucky Spool Media
Format: Paperback

What makes a medallion quilt pop is border upon fun border surrounding an eye-catching center block. It's a quilt where more is really...MORE. But getting those borders to fit just right can be frustrating. Author Erin Burke Harris makes it easy to sew an oh-so-modern medallion quilt...
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Vegan Meal Prep: Ready-to-Go Meals and Snacks for Healthy Plant-Based Eating

JL Fields - Rockridge Press
Format: Paperback

Vegan Meal Prep is the ultimate life-hack for ready-to-go plant-based meals any day of the week.A little meal prep goes a long way to simplifying the plant-based diet. Vegan Meal Prep makes sure that you always have healthy, portion-controlled meals and snacks ready-to-go with fool-proof...
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Bring It!: Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Casual Entertaining

Ali Rosen - Running Press
Format: Hardcover

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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Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor: An artist's guide to painting on the go!

Barbara Roth - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

Start painting confidently with Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor. This instructional art book comes with everything you need to create art that's fit for a gallery (or maybe the fridge) . Whether in your backyard or while traveling the world, Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor...
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Edgy Embroidery: Transform Conventional Stitches into 25 Unconventional Designs

RENEE ROMINGER - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Bold Designs That Don't Follow the RulesEmbroidery isn't just florals anymore, it's a moth with pinned wings, an old haunted house on a hill or a cow skull with a flower crown. You won't find "home sweet home" here, but you will find "Can U Not" or "Don't Be A Prick."...
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Edwards Menagerie: Dogs: 50 Canine Crochet Patterns (Volume 3)

Kerry Lord - Union Square & Co.
Format: Hardcover

Dog lovers will go barking wild for this addition to the popular Edwards Menagerie series, with 50 beginner-friendly patterns for crocheting adorable pups. Bring your favorite four-legged friends to life with these 50 crochet patterns for everything from elegant Afghan hounds to oh-so-cute...
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Travel Through Time with Cardboard and Duct Tape: 4D An Augmented Reading Cardboard Experience

Leslie Manlapig - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Time travel has never been so fun! Using easy-to-make cardboard crafts, kids can let their imaginations soar as they explore different times and different eras. Librarians will love the makerspace possibilities and the budget friendly tools! Free video tutorials from the author accessed...
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Exotic Gems:

Renée Newman - International Jewelry Publications
Format: Paperback

Exotic Gems, Volume 4 is the fourth in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of unusual gems. The book shows you with photos how to make visual judgements about the quality of jade and abalone pearls, and it explains how treatments...
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Jerry Heasley's Rare Finds: Rediscovering Muscle Car Treasures

Jerry Heasley - CarTech
Format: Print book

Whether it has been fate, circumstance, hard work, or pure luck, Heasley brings each collector car quest to life in vivid and compelling detail. Includes iconic cars such as the 1970 Shelby GT350, 1968 Dodge Hemi Dart drag race car and many others.
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Mini Decorating

Rebecca Felix - Lerner Publications
Format: Library Binding

Imagine a bookshelf that fits in the palm of your hand, a terrarium smaller than a tennis ball, and a bowl that holds just one drop of water. You can make each of these and more! Deck out your locker or decorate your bedroom without taking up too much space. Easy-to-follow instructions...
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Not So Fast: Parenting Your Teen Through the Dangers of Driving

TIM HOLLISTER - Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback

Providing fully updated advice to parents, guardians, and other adults who supervise teen drivers, this second edition of Not So Fast will help to guide and empower readers. Parents will learn priceless information in teaching teenagers how to evaluate the circumstances of every driving...
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Little Loom Weaving: Quick and Clever Projects for Creating Adorable Stuff

ANDREIA GOMES - Ulysses Press
Format: Paperback

Creative new patterns and projects combine with classic techniques and 150 step-by-step photos for a trendy take on hand woven clothing and craftsThe timeless art of crafting on a loom is enjoying a renaissance of new ideas and innovative applications. This book teaches you the easiest...
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New York Beauties & Flying Geese: 10 Dramatic Quilts, 27 Pillows, 31 Block Patterns

CARL HENTSCH - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Become a skilled foundation piecer with New York Beauty blocks and arcs of Flying Geese that amaze! Stitch your way through 31 architectural block patterns, ideal for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Practice this straightforward approach to curved piecing, foundation piecing,...
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SereKNITy: Peaceful Projects to Soothe and Inspire

Nikki Van De Car - Running Press Book Publishers
Format: Print book

In today's fast-paced world everyone is looking for ways to slow down, recharge, and appreciate the small, meaningful details of everyday life. SereKNITy: Peaceful Projects to Soothe and Inspire gives readers the perfect outlet with a collection of more than twenty-five knitting and crocheting...
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Earth-Friendly Animal Crafts

Veronica Thompson - Lerner Pub Group
Format: Library Binding

Animal lovers will adore these hands-on projects, which use recycled materials to make animal-themed crafts. Photos and detailed instructions walk readers through each step. Convert a recycled jar into a retro bird feeder, turn recycled paper into wild lion wall art, and transform old T-shirts...
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Natural style dress (Korean Edition)

Masako Horie - Liscombe
Format: Paperback

Natural style dressb Simple and Simple Natural One Piece Basic design, anytime, anywhere! b It is a time when a simple and natural style attracts more attention than colorful clothes. The naturalistic one-piece dress that looks like it is sold in unmanned goods is pretty even if you wear...
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The Art of Rock Painting: Techniques, Projects, and Ideas for Everyone

LIN WELLFORD - Racehorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

New painters wanted! No experience is necessary with Lin Wellford's instruction. Thousands have already discovered the thrill of turning rocks into works of art through Wellford's easy-to-follow tips. Her bestselling books have helped to awaken interest in modern rock painting....
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The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design: Simple Stitches, Stunning Results

Sharon Boggon - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Tell a unique story with fabric! Embrace crazy quilting with 35 must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Learn design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing...
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Modern Machine Quilting: Make a perfectly finished quilt on your home machine

Catherine Redford - Fons & Porter
Format: Paperback

A Fresh Approach to Fresh Quilting! Clean lines, bold colors, contemporary designs--quilting has gone modern! And this book is the ultimate guide for creating modern quilts at home, all on a standard sewing machine. From the start, award-winning quilter and teacher Catherine Redford guides...
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Modern Macrame: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home

Emily Katz - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macram projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macram artist Emily Katz.Macram--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily...
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My Handmade Wedding: A crafter's guide to making your big day perfect

Marrianne Mercer - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Ideal for creative, budget-savvy brides and grooms to be, this practical, friendly guide will help couples plan and personalise their big day. It begins with a chapter on organisation: assessing your needs and your budget, selecting a theme and a style and working out what to do when. It then...
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The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art: More than 200 fundamental mixed media concepts and techniques

Walter Foster Creative Team - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Featuring a wide variety of mixed media techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, ephemera, encaustics, collaging, journaling, and more, The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art is the perfect resource for artists exploring the many ways they can expand their artistic...
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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style

LAUREN STOWELL - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Bring History to LifeWhether you wish you could time travel to the court of Versailles or the Highlands of Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through how to make and wear your 18th century dream gown. Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make...
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Beginning Watercolor: Tips & techniques for learning to paint in watercolor

Maury Aaseng - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Print book

From the first brushstroke to the finishing touch, let the Portfolio series guide you as you begin your artistic journey in watercolor painting.Beginning Watercolor teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in watercolor. This helpful resource begins...
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Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop

Nick Offerman - Dutton
Format: Hardcover

After two New York Times bestsellers, Nick Offerman returns with the subject for which he's known best - his incredible real-life woodshop. Nestled among the glitz and glitter of Tinseltown is a testament to American elbow grease and an honest-to-god hard day's work: Offerman Woodshop....
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The Devil's Mercedes: The Bizarre and Disturbing Adventures of Hitler's Limousine in America

Robert Klara - St Martin'S Press
Format: Print book

In 1938, Mercedes-Benz began production of the largest, most luxurious limousine in the world. A machine of frightening power and sinister beauty, the Grosser 770K Model 150 Offener Tourenwagen was 20 feet long, seven feet wide, and tipped the scales at 5 tons. Its supercharged,...
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The Art of Tatting Jewelry: Exquisite Lace and Bead Designs

Lyn Morton - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

The Art of Tatting Jewelry is the latest title from esteemed tatter Lyn Morton and contains a fantastic array of exquisite pieces to create. Each design is carefully photographed and accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams. This practical and informative book showcases the use of this accessible...
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Super Simple Pet Critter Crafts: Fun and Easy Animal Crafts

Alex Kuskowski - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

Get creative with Super Simple Pet Critter Crafts! From a hamster ball to a floating lantern fish, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project includes colorful photos and easy-to-follow...
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Motown: The Sound of Young America

Adam White - Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Format: Print book

The official visual history of Motown, the legendary record label that brought us some of the greatest recording artists of all time -- from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson to Marvin Gaye and The Jackson 5 -- and changed music forever The music of Motown defined an era. From...
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The Sewing Book

Alison Smith - DK
Format: Hardcover

This is the only sewing book you'll ever need. Every tool and every technique you require for making your own home furnishings or clothing is closely and sharply photographed, carefully annotated, and clearly explained. The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into...
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Modern Asian Design

D J Huppatz - Bloomsbury Academic
Format: Hardcover

Modern Asian Design provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of Asian design in the modern period, both tracing historical threads and offering a theoretical framework within which to chart the history of design in Asia.Rather than a singular "Asian history", this...
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Designer Amigurumi: A Cosmopolitan Collection of Crochet Creations from Talented Designers

Sandrine Deveze - Tuva Publishing
Format: Paperback

Handcrafted gifts are popular in today's world, and Amigurumi dolls are perfect gifts for babies and kids. This book includes clear patterns for toys made by talented Amigurumi designers. The designers from around the world offer toys that reflect their unique styles - featuring cat,...
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The Wood Carver's Dozen: A Collection of 12 Beautiful Projects for Beginners

Celina Muire - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback

If you want to join the woodworking and carving renaissance, Woodcarver's Dozen is the perfect starting point. An inspiring D.I.Y. book, written by a passionate advocate for the ancient and rewarding craft of hand wood carving, Woodcarver's Dozen includes simple step-by-step tutorials...
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Porsche 911 Carrera

Emily Rose Oachs - Torque
Format: Library Binding

Since its debut in the 1960s, the Porsche 911 Carrera has been a shining star of the sports car world! Over the years, this popular vehicle has gone through many upgrades to keep it on top. A body made from recycled materials is just one of the features that set this car apart. Young readers...
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Sandwiches!: More Than You've Ever Wanted to Know About Making and Eating America's Favorite Food

Alison Deering - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

From a classic PB&J to a triple-decker club, discover everything you've ever wanted to know (and MORE) about America's favorite food: SANDWICHES! In this cookbook meets guidebook, kids and adults will learn to assemble -- and enjoy -- a variety of delicious breakfast, lunch,...
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Accessory Projects for a Lazy Crafternoon

Stella Fields - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

This how-to book shows readers how to create fashion accessories (alone or with friends) using basic craft supplies.
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Alice Temperley: English Myths and Legends

Alice Temperley - Rizzoli
Format: Hardcover

Alice Temperley, one of the most accomplished British designers working today, creates clothing that is coveted by the likes of Kate Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Olga Kurylenko, Rita Ora, Poppy Delevingne, Helen Mirren, Adele, Naomie Harris, and The Duchess of Cambridge. This book is conceived...
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Narrative Jewelry: Tales from the Toolbox

Mark Fenn - Schiffer
Format: Hardcover

Featuring 450 full-color photos and 241 of the world's foremost narrative jewelry makers, this book showcases the best of what today's makers, ranging from newly graduated students to the luminaries of the jewelry world, have to offer us: jewelry that's designed to evoke a range...
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100 Perfect Hair Days: Step-by-Steps for Pretty Waves, Braids, Curls, Buns, and More!

Jenny Strebe - Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback

Loose waves, chic low ponies, natural curls, elegant updos, classic braids, and more! Expert hairstylist Jenny Strebe presents 100 fabulous looks in this essential beauty guide. Illustrated step-by-step instructions and inspiring fashion photographs make it easy to replicate professional-level...
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In Intimate Detail: How to Choose, Wear, and Love Lingerie

Cora Harrington - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover

A comprehensive and accessible illustrated guide to lingerie from intimates expert Cora Harrington, founder of The Lingerie Addict, the internet's top intimate apparel blog.While many love the idea of wearing special underthings, lingerie can be intimidating. How is it supposed to fit?...
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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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Design by Nature: Creating Layered, Lived-in Spaces Inspired by the Natural World

Erica Tanov - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover

The first design book that translates elements of nature--including flora, water, and wood--into elements of decor for beautiful, lived-in, bohemian interiors, from acclaimed designer and tastemaker Erica Tanov. Inspired by nature's colors, textures, and patterns, design icon Erica Tanov...
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Needle Felted Tapestries: Make Your Own Woolen Masterpieces

Neysa Russo - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Bring pictures to life with needle feltingFrom simple mug rugs to Renaissance-style tapestry wall hangings, 16 charming projects lead fiber lovers on a journey to discover the art of needle felting. Felt artist Neysa Russo shares her years of experience with felt and felt design so that...
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Spoon: A Guide to Spoon Carving and the New Wood Culture

BARN THE SPOON. - Scribner
Format: Hardcover

In this fully illustrated and beautiful guide to our most functional utensil - the spoon - a master craftsman shares his life's work: designing and carving exquisite, functional wooden spoons from branches and logs using time-honored woodworking skills and techniques.The simple, ordinary...
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Super Simple Backyard Critter Crafts: Fun and Easy Animal Crafts

Sammy Bosch - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

Get creative with Super Simple Backyard Critter Crafts! From a lovely little ladybug rock to an egg carton cup spunky squirrel, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project...
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Dare to Sketch: A Guide to Drawing on the Go

FELIX SCHEINBERGER - Watson-Guptill
Format: Hardcover

An inspirational, instructional, and visually stimulating guide to sketching and drawing. Dare to Sketch is filled with practical tips about which materials to use, a variety of subject matter ranging from easy to more challenging, and wisdom about overcoming creative blocks and fear...
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Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family

Sarah Zimmerman - Annie's Attic
Format: Paperback

Corner-to-Corner is a fun and unique way of crocheting! By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions...
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Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide

SACHIKO SUSA - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

Sweet & Simple Needle Felted Animals provides detailed instructions to create your own cute and cuddly collection of needle felted pets, barnyard buddies and mascots.These adorable furry figurines make wonderful gifts and accessories that you can carry around or wear. This DIY felting...
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Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations

Melissa Bahen - Sasquatch Books
Format: Hardcover

From the creator of the popular Lulu the Baker blog, this darling book of Scandinavian-inspired gathering ideas includes recipes and crafts for every day and special occasions. Equal parts entertaining, crafting, and cooking, it features 10 seasonal family-friendly gatherings filled...
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Leather Corded Fusion Ties: Knotted, Braided & Sinneted Bracelets, Necklaces & Pendants

JD - 4th Level Indie
Format: Print book

Leather Corded Fusion Ties (LCFT) reveals the foundation knowledge and techniques you need to create high-end leather corded jewelry. Detailed step-by-step instructions for 15 elegant and stylish bracelets, necklaces and pendants are featured, coupled with additional insights showing how to expand...
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Literary Yarns: Crochet Projects Inspired by Classic Books

Cindy Wang - Quirk Books
Format: Print book

Crochet adorable amigurumi inspired by classic literature. Comics fans have action figures. Sports fans get trading cards. But what about literature lovers? What book-themed accessories can decorate bookshelves, proclaim a love of reading, and show off crafting skills, all at the same...
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Hygge Knits: Nordic and Fair Isle sweaters, scarves, hats, and more to keep you cozy

NICKI TRENCH - CICO Books
Format: Print book

It seems that suddenly everyone wants to be Scandinavian, and to "hygge" (pronounced hue-guh) which means "a sublime state of cosiness" felt when you are with friends or loved ones. It can be enhanced by the addition of a log fire, a sweet treat and a cozy knit . So spread...
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Perfume: A Century of Scents

Lizzie Ostrom - Pegasus Books
Format: Print book

Signature scents and now-lost masterpieces; the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them -- every perfume has a tale to tell.Join Lizzie Ostrom on an olfactory adventure as she explores the trends and crazes that...
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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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Design Objects and the Museum

Liz Farrelly - Bloomsbury
Format: Print book

Design Objects and the Museum brings together leading design historians, curators, educators and archivists to consider the place of contemporary design objects within museums. Contributors draw on a wide range of 20th century and contemporary examples from international museums to consider...
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Busy Bags Kids Will Love: Make-Ahead Activity Kits for a Happy Preschooler and Stress-Free Parent

SARA MCCLURE - Ulysses Press
Format: Paperback

An engaging variety of mentally stimulating activities that keep children away from the TVAs the parent of young children, it's hard to find a moment for yourself. Busy Bags Kids Will Love offers you a smart way to keep your kids engaged so you can relax. With step-by-step instructions...
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How to Build Bookcases & Bookshelves: 15 Woodworking Projects for Book Lovers

Scott Francis - Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Paperback

Showcase your book collection! Do you love the smell of old books as much as you love reading them? Do books fill your home on shelves, in stacks and sometimes even in piles? For any book lover, bookcases are often the centerpieces of the home. If you take pride in your personal library,...
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Sew Your Own Dolls: 25 stylish dolls to make and personalize

Louise Kelly - CICO Books
Format: Paperback

Follow Louise Kelly's projects to make a doll for all your friends - get creative with their outfits, hair, facial features, and accessories. In Sew Your Own Dolls there are girl dolls and boy dolls, casual dolls and fancy dolls, and even a doll in pajamas! There are four basic body...
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Creative Wax Carving: A Modern Approach to an Ancient Craft with 15 Jewelry Projects

Emilie Shapiro - Lark Crafts
Format: Hardcover

For both new and more experienced jewelers, this thorough class in wax carving teaches a fun, effective, and easy way to create beautiful pieces! Low maintenance and easy to do at home, wax carving requires just a handful of tools and inexpensive materials - and you can work on your kitchen...
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Little Christmas Decorations to Knit & Crochet

Sue Stratford - Search Press
Format: Hardcover

Novelty knitters and crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to knit and crochet ready for the festive season.
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The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

Anuschka Rees - Ten Speed Press
Format: Print book

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear Can you describe your personal style in one sentence If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly With so many style and shopping...
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Be the Change: The future is in your hands - 16 creative projects for civic and community action

Eunice Moyle - Walter Foster Jr
Format: Paperback

Be the Change! gives you the tools and encouragement needed to be the change you wish to see in the world. From the popular founders of Hello!Lucky stationery, this guidebook offers instruction and guidance to spark creativity and inspire action in your local communities. First learn how to get inspired...
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Dresden Quilt Workshop: Tips, Tools & Techniques for Perfect Mini Dresden Plates

Susan R Marth - C&T Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
Format: Paperback

Fall in love with the classic Dresden Plate quilt block all over again as you sew impeccable mini florets in two sizes - 4 1/2" and 9" finished. Piece perfect points and petals with proven techniques, and then apply those skills to 13 mini Dresden projects from bed-size beauties...
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Seamless Sewing Projects

Veronica Yang - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of sewing this book will show kids the basics--and beyond!
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Free-Motion Meandering: A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting

Angela Walters - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion machine quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process....
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Sky Girls: The True Story of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race

Gene Nora Jessen - Sourcebooks
Format: Paperback

"A beautiful and inspiring book...fascinatingly told." -- Donna Shirley, former head of the U.S. Mars program, NASAThe exhilarating true story of the unsung pioneers who blazed a pathway towards a new era of female aviation...The year is 1929, and on the eve of America's...
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Design Your Own Crochet Projects: Magic Formulas for Creating Custom Scarves, Cowls, Hats, Socks, Mittens & Gloves

SARA DELANEY - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Spiral-bound

You love to crochet, but you're tired of the granny square and other predictable projects. Let celebrated crochet teacher Sara Delaney help you expand your skills while showing you how to create custom-fit wearable accessories. Delaney's unique, flexible formulas let crocheters of all levels...
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The Practical Spinner's Guide - Rare Luxury Fibers

Judith Mackenzie - Interweave Press
Format: Paperback

It's time to look beyond wool, with The Practical Spinner's Guide: Rare Luxury Fibers!The go-to expert for fiber artists, Judith MacKenzie shares insights into working with uncommon (but readily available) luxury downs in this comprehensive, yet practical, guide for today's...
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Fine Jewelry Couture: Contemporary Heirlooms

Olivier Dupon - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover

For the most discerning collectors and trendsetters, more than thirty-five contemporary masters of exquisitely crafted precious jewelryThis inspirational book features more than thirty-five master jewelry designers, hailing from across the globe. They represent a wide variety of visions...
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