Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion."Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things) . In her book, she shows you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained - whether knitted or wovenWork with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing againCreate repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairsDarn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great againThe joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book.
Tuttle Publishing
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9784805315743
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Paperback
Anyone Can Crochet Amigurumi Animals
By Simpson, Kristi
, including a unicorn, bumblebee, hippo, hedgehog, llama, penguin, and more includes an introductory overview on the basics, a stitch guide, and a section on how to read crochet patterns, how-to illustrations, clear photography, and helpful tips throughoutAuthor Kristi Simpson is a talented designer and crafter who has written more than 40 craft books and designed over 700 patternsNeeding only some simple stitches and a little stuffing, amigurumi is a charming style of crochet that's great for beginners!Whether you've been crocheting for years or have never picked up a crochet hook before, this accessible, exciting project guide will show any crafter of any skill level everything you need to know to successfully make adorable amigurumi animals! Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, from Vicky the Unicorn in her stylish skirt to Harry the Hungry Hippo, who has a fondness for burgers.
Landauer; First edition
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9781947163782
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Paperback
Ultimate Crochet Bible
By Crowfoot, Jane
The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone casting the first time, but is also the definitive reference for more experienced practitioners who just need to brush up on a technique. Filled with more than 400 images, it explains exactly how to create garments, jewelry, accessories, and more, from the basic chain stitch to finishing touches like a picot trim. Additional topics include creating texture, structure and shaping, color work, and embellishments.
Collins & Brown
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9781843405634
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Hardcover
SUPER EASY KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS
By Hammett, Carri
This accessible beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet's best-selling Knitting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps.Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project.Super Easy Knitting for Beginners includes:Knitting basics How to get startedTools and materials Right-handed and left-handed knitting Basic knitting stitchesHow to read a knitting patternKnitting tips and tricksTroubleshooting mistakes Fun beginner-level projects Knitting confidenceThis is the most comprehensive beginner's book available, yet it won't overwhelm you with details and instruction you don't need or want, so you can start enjoying your knitting hobby immediately.
QUARRY BOOKS
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9780760379875
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Paperback
Bibliophile
By Mount, Jane
The ultimate gift for book lovers, this volume brims with literary treasures, all delightfully illustrated by beloved artist and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, Jane Mount. Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. Readers will:* Tour the world's most beautiful bookstores* Test their knowledge of the written word with quizzes * Find their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books* Sample the most famous fictional meals * Peek inside the workspaces of their favorite authorsA source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations, and pure bookish joy, Bibliophile is sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, inspiring writers, and any and all who identify as bookworms.
Chronicle Books
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9781452167237
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Hardcover
Quick and Easy Christmas Gifts & Decorations
By
SEARCH PR
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9781782217930
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Black & Decker The Hardworking Home
By Johanson, Mark
The Hardworking Home presents a wide range of achievable home improvements that will help you upgrade your home to better meet your needs in this shifting world.
From home office to home school to home entertaining, today's households have necessarily become functional microcosms of society. Before the pandemic, less than five percent of full-time employees worked remotely from home. At the height of the outbreak, more than half did. And even when the dust has settled, it is estimated that at least a quarter of us will be performing our jobs from offices in our homes. Distance learning also will endure as an important educational tool. And while we back into less restrictive social distancing guidelines, it nevertheless makes sense to create a fun, vibrant atmosphere for entertaining ourselves and our guests within the safe confines of our homes.
Some of the projects in The Hardworking Home are quite simple and others require a little more DIY experience. But the overriding commonality is that they have been curated with the forward-looking filter of making our lives better, more efficient, and more satisfying in a changing world landscape. Content includes:
Introduction
How we got here
Goals and considerations
Where to work?
Distance learning
Multipurpose spaces
Repurposing what you already have
Adapting Space
Lamps and lighting choices
Wall color and painting
Practical home décor
Noise reduction
Air quality and whole-house ventilation
Furnishings
Separation tips for open spaces
Making room for recess and relaxation
Private spaces for external communication
Work-related meeting areas
Technology issues (Wi-Fi and beyond)
Ergonomic solutions for working at the dining table
Protecting furnishings and surfaces
Efficient ways to stash your stuff
Working together
Convertible work spaces and desktops
Partition wall
Modifying countertops and cabinets
Tambour hideaway (protecting electronics and equipment)
Pantry conversion
Island bumpout
Slide-out work surfaces (and keyboard trays, printer bays, etc.)
Under-cabinet lighting
Under-cabinet storage
Cord management
Adapting dining rooms
Adapting kitchens
Adapting family rooms
Creating activity/recess areas
Movable work centers
Dividing space
Workspace under loft bed
Corner workspace
Creating living/working space separation
Adapting bedrooms
Renovating a spare room
Creating Space
Renovating a spare room (Features: ways to improve lighting)
Creating an office in an unfinished basement (Features: furring walls, suspended ceiling, raised subfloor panels)
Closet office conversion
Renovating a garage (Features: garage floor refinish, new garage window, garage skylight, storage projects)
Making an outbuilding habitable (Features: making a shed livable)
Feature project: closet office
Easy DIY Projects
Rolling
Modular
Drop-down
Kids
Space-saving
Rolling
Hidden
File-friendly
Room dividers
Plexiglass protectors
Carrel curtains
Desks
Storage
Privacy barriers
Cool Springs Press
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9780760372777
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Paperback
Crochet You!
By Amiel, Nathalie
This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included. Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone.
David & Charles
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9781446309292
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Paperback
Just Be Claus
By Kingsley, Robin
Catch the holiday spirit with simple and practical hand-embroidery projects starring St. Nick himself. These 24 whimsical projects are guaranteed to keep you in stitches!Enjoy easy-to-stitch projects that make delightful gifts and festive decorationsStitch charming holiday decor, including tea towels, pillows, pincushions, wall hangings, and moreCreate custom projects by mixing and matching simple, classic Christmas embroidery motifs
That Patchwork Place
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9781604687903
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Paperback
Bound
By Ekrem, Erica
Bind a book beautifully, with these whimsical and stylish projects from bookbinder extraordinaire Erica Ekrem. With her novel approach to traditional techniques, and the use of repurposed materials, Ekrem has devised creative fun for book artists of all levels. Choose from three categories: Vintage, Nature, and Leather. Make books from mason jars and seashells, a classic leather-bound photo album, and other works of art.
Joyful Mending
By Misumi, Noriko
Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion."Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things) . In her book, she shows you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained - whether knitted or wovenWork with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing againCreate repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairsDarn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great againThe joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book.
Anyone Can Crochet Amigurumi Animals
By Simpson, Kristi
, including a unicorn, bumblebee, hippo, hedgehog, llama, penguin, and more includes an introductory overview on the basics, a stitch guide, and a section on how to read crochet patterns, how-to illustrations, clear photography, and helpful tips throughoutAuthor Kristi Simpson is a talented designer and crafter who has written more than 40 craft books and designed over 700 patternsNeeding only some simple stitches and a little stuffing, amigurumi is a charming style of crochet that's great for beginners!Whether you've been crocheting for years or have never picked up a crochet hook before, this accessible, exciting project guide will show any crafter of any skill level everything you need to know to successfully make adorable amigurumi animals! Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, from Vicky the Unicorn in her stylish skirt to Harry the Hungry Hippo, who has a fondness for burgers.
Ultimate Crochet Bible
By Crowfoot, Jane
The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know where to start. Ultimate Crochet Bible is the ideal guide for anyone casting the first time, but is also the definitive reference for more experienced practitioners who just need to brush up on a technique. Filled with more than 400 images, it explains exactly how to create garments, jewelry, accessories, and more, from the basic chain stitch to finishing touches like a picot trim. Additional topics include creating texture, structure and shaping, color work, and embellishments.
SUPER EASY KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS
By Hammett, Carri
This accessible beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet's best-selling Knitting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps.Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project.Super Easy Knitting for Beginners includes:Knitting basics How to get startedTools and materials Right-handed and left-handed knitting Basic knitting stitchesHow to read a knitting patternKnitting tips and tricksTroubleshooting mistakes Fun beginner-level projects Knitting confidenceThis is the most comprehensive beginner's book available, yet it won't overwhelm you with details and instruction you don't need or want, so you can start enjoying your knitting hobby immediately.
Bibliophile
By Mount, Jane
The ultimate gift for book lovers, this volume brims with literary treasures, all delightfully illustrated by beloved artist and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, Jane Mount. Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. Readers will:* Tour the world's most beautiful bookstores* Test their knowledge of the written word with quizzes * Find their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books* Sample the most famous fictional meals * Peek inside the workspaces of their favorite authorsA source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations, and pure bookish joy, Bibliophile is sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, inspiring writers, and any and all who identify as bookworms.
Quick and Easy Christmas Gifts & Decorations
By
Black & Decker The Hardworking Home
By Johanson, Mark
The Hardworking Home presents a wide range of achievable home improvements that will help you upgrade your home to better meet your needs in this shifting world.
From home office to home school to home entertaining, today's households have necessarily become functional microcosms of society. Before the pandemic, less than five percent of full-time employees worked remotely from home. At the height of the outbreak, more than half did. And even when the dust has settled, it is estimated that at least a quarter of us will be performing our jobs from offices in our homes. Distance learning also will endure as an important educational tool. And while we back into less restrictive social distancing guidelines, it nevertheless makes sense to create a fun, vibrant atmosphere for entertaining ourselves and our guests within the safe confines of our homes.
Some of the projects in The Hardworking Home are quite simple and others require a little more DIY experience. But the overriding commonality is that they have been curated with the forward-looking filter of making our lives better, more efficient, and more satisfying in a changing world landscape. Content includes:
Introduction
Adapting Space
Creating Space
Easy DIY Projects
Crochet You!
By Amiel, Nathalie
This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that everyone feels represented and included. Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children everywhere.Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone.
Just Be Claus
By Kingsley, Robin
Catch the holiday spirit with simple and practical hand-embroidery projects starring St. Nick himself. These 24 whimsical projects are guaranteed to keep you in stitches!Enjoy easy-to-stitch projects that make delightful gifts and festive decorationsStitch charming holiday decor, including tea towels, pillows, pincushions, wall hangings, and moreCreate custom projects by mixing and matching simple, classic Christmas embroidery motifs
Bound
By Ekrem, Erica
Bind a book beautifully, with these whimsical and stylish projects from bookbinder extraordinaire Erica Ekrem. With her novel approach to traditional techniques, and the use of repurposed materials, Ekrem has devised creative fun for book artists of all levels. Choose from three categories: Vintage, Nature, and Leather. Make books from mason jars and seashells, a classic leather-bound photo album, and other works of art.