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by Patty Knox (Author) Take your cake decorating skills to the next level with this fantastic collection of fun and stylish minicakes - ideal for beginner sugarcrafters or cupcake experts alike. This title offers over 25 creative minicake designs to suit a wide range of occasions, from nursery bricks and wedding bouquets to funky flowers, cheeky chimps and fairytale castles, with expert sugarcrafting tips and techniques presented in an easy-to-follow step by step format. Number of Pages: 130 ...

Creative Fun Dragon Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Rt Discount Store LLC (Author)Embark on a thrilling journey into a world of enchantment and wonder with our captivating coloring book. Unleash your creativity as you dive into the realm of majestic dragons, both big and small, brimming with magic and charm. Within these pages, you will find a stunning collection of eighty-nine intricately illustrated dragons, each bursting with personality and unique characteristics. From mischievous hatchling to adorable, winged creatures, you will witnes...

Book Folding for Beginners and Beyond: Book Folding Tutorials and Patterns - Paperback

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by Beth Dounane-Oldrich (Author)Grab a flashlight and climb the stairs to your attic to find those hardcover books stashed there years ago. Once you have dusted them off and have grabbed a few household items, you will be ready to begin the art of book folding. This eco-friendly craft has no start-up cost and is quick and easy to learn. Your friends and family will be amazed by your creations. This book was written by a middle school teacher who teaches book folding classes and operates a boo...

The Art of Embroidery Design: A Workshop for Developing Your Own Original Stitching - Hardcover

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by Christi Johnson (Author)From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of Embroidery Design teaches the value of establishing a creative practice, with hands-on sketching and stitching exercises to help anyone build confidence in their design skills. Author Christi Johnson provides a workshop e...

The Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement - Paperback

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by Julie A. Gorges (Author) Write and Publish a Novel, Memoir, Non-Fiction Book, or Blog Become a Freelancer or Travel Writer as an Encore CareerPen Poetry, Start Journaling, or Write a Play Whatever Your Dream, This Ultimate Guide Will Help You Begin your Creative JourneyThe Next Chapter: Writing in Retirement contains a wealth of information to help any aspiring writer. But, if you're retired or looking for an encore career, this book is written specifically with you in mind.As an internati...

Crochet The Floppies: Amigurumi Patterns 20 Low-Sew Projects with I-Cord Limbs - Paperback

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by Hilz (Author)Unleash your creativity with Crochet The Floppies!Dive into a whimsical world of 20 quirky animals, each with hilarious, floppy I-cord limbs that will have everyone giggling.All the Floppies use the same base pattern, with changes introduced as the complexity progresses.We begin with the Floppy Chihuahua pattern which uses basic amigurumi stitches and techniques (with the addition of the I-cord limbs) and finish the book with Floppy Lion, who sports a wig cap made with Double ...

Off-Grid Living 101: Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Homesteading: DIY projects, Energy-Independent Systems of Water, Wind and Solar to Unlock a Life of - Paperback

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by Willow Smart (Author)A life of freedom and independence with off-grid living, even if you've never built a DIY project before!Do you yearn for the self-sufficient lifestyle, confident in your ability to thrive independently from the grid?Inspired by sustainable practices but overwhelmed about where to start your off-grid journey with minimal cost and effort?Off-Grid Living 101 provides a blueprint for transforming curiosity into empowerment as you learn about sustainable homesteading and p...

Vintage Sewing Machine Attachments for the Modern Sewist - Paperback

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by Barbara Emodi (Author)This book is an introduction to the sewing machine attachments that were widely used on domestic sewing machines between 1920 and 1965. These beautifully built, designed, and ingenious tools are still useful in the construction of the clothes we wear today. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.15 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: May 16, 2024

250 Japanese Knitting Stitches: The Original Pattern Bible by Hitomi Shida - Paperback

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by Hitomi Shida (Author), Gayle Roehm (Translator)250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this classic in English for the first time! Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and te...

Sideways Spiral Quilts: Design and Sew Chains, Ropes and Ribbons - Paperback

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by Ranae Merrill (Author)What do ropes, DNA, licorice twists and curling ribbon all have in common? They are all spirals -- seen from the side. Ropes, ribbons and chains have been used in quilt designs throughout history; Sideways Spiral Quilts shows you how to easily design and sew them. Learn to draw ropes, ribbons and chains in any size and shape through a series of simple step-by-step exercises. Then, create them in a quilt choosing from a variety of construction techniques that include a...

Cricut For Beginners: 4 books in 1: All You Need To Know About Cricut, Expand On Your Passion For Object Design And Transform Your Project I - Hardcover

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by Allyson Cooper (Author)Love Creating Decorations And Objects, Or Curious How To Make Them Better? Then This Ultimate Cricut Guide Is Exactly For You, Even If You Are Just Starting Out No matter if it's just a hobby, or doing it for a living, you always wish for the best. But how do you know, if you are uncertain whether you have the right set of tools? This applies to everything, especially decorations. You bend it here... you fold it there... then you do like this with the scissors... uh...

Botanical Wonders: Discover Enchanting Flora, Mythical Creatures, and Nature's Hidden Secrets in the intricate plant coloring pages in th - Paperback

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by Evelyn Sage (Author)Blurb for Botanical Wonders: An Adult Coloring Journey Through MagicalGardensEscape into a world where nature's intricate beauty meets fantasticalimagination. This adult coloring book transforms ordinary botanical scenes intoextraordinary realms populated by mystical creatures and hidden wonders.Each meticulously designed page not only offers a therapeutic coloringexperience but also unveils fascinating botanical secrets-learn the symbolicmeanings of rare flowers, disco...

Natural Yarn Dyes: 25 Vibrant and Sustainable Recipes - Paperback

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by Anna Bauer (Author), Eva Zethraeus (Author)Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes. Achieve rich, lightfast colors from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment. If you've ever dreamed of creating vibrant, natural and completely unique yarn shades for your knitting, crochet or weaving projects, then look no further. Natural dyeing is a wonderful blend of color, chemistry, craft and nature. Here, expert auth...

Crumb Quilts: Scrap Quilting the Zero Waste Way - Paperback

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by Emily Bailey (Author)Crumb quilting is the ultimate way to zero waste patchwork using tiny scraps or 'crumbs' of fabric that are so small that most people would throw them away. This collection includes instructions and techniques for how to turn your stash of crumbs into beautiful quilts and quilted projects. Tiny fabric scraps or 'crumbs' don't have to end up in the bin - now you can learn how to use these crumbs to create 15 beautiful quilts and quilted projects to bust your stash. Auth...

Raffia Crochet: 10 Contemporary Crochet Patterns with Raffia Yarn - Paperback

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by Wool and the Gang (Author)Wool and the Gang introduce you to the craft of crocheting with raffia, a breakthrough new yarn that is great for a wide range of summery projects. Light and eco-friendly, raffia yarn is made of 100% long wood fibre that adds structure to your projects, making it perfect for hats, bags and accessories. This book includes 10 crochet projects all made using Wool and the Gang's Ra-Ra Raffia yarn in a range of colours. Projects include on-trend raffia items such as ba...

Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art - Paperback

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by Robert J. Lang (Author)The magnum opus of one of the world's leading origami artists, the second edition of Origami Design Secrets reveals the underlying concepts of origami and how to create original origami designs. Containing step-by-step instructions for 26 models, this book is not just an origami cookbook or list of instructions--it introduces the fundamental building blocks of origami, building up to advanced methods such as the combination of uniaxial bases, the circle/river method,...

Coding with Scratch - Make 3D Games & Graphics: Take Your Coding Into the Next Dimension! - Paperback

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by Max Wainewright (Author)Take your coding into the next dimension!Coding with Scratch - Make 3D Games & Graphics starts by showing you how to make 3D graphics and then, step-by-step, it takes you through to making 3D games. Try the challenges and mods and make your games unique. Your adventure in game design begins here!Learn simple Scratch 3D techniques: How to build simple 3D models one layer at a time.Drawing shapes, cloning, animation, and adding perspective. How to make 3D landscap...

Cute Plushies and Mochi Dolls: Sweet Manga-Style Kawaii Characters to Sew - Hardcover

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by Eriko Teranishi (Author)Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book! Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute Plushie and Mochi Dolls will turn everyone into a plushie doll expert quickly with: One easy-to-sew basic body pattern Templates for 27 different dolls based on this body Patterns...

Sweet Pea School: Growing & Arranging the Garden's Most Romantic Blooms - Hardcover

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by Marryn Mathis (Author)From experienced flower farmer and reigning "Sweet Pea Queen" Marryn Mathis comes this gorgeous, instructive guide to growing and harvesting your own sweet peas. "Sweet Pea School reveals the passion and knowledge of an experienced flower farmer who respectfully acknowledges the work of plantspeople who have grown this beloved bloom into the flowering darling of yesterday, today and tomorrow." --Seattle Times With their delicate petals, whimsical vines, and intoxicat...

Edward's Menagerie New Edition: Over 50 Easy-To-Make Soft Toy Animal Crochet Patterns - Paperback

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by Kerry Lord (Author)Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... in a new and updated edition of this crochet classic! With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast and mum-to-be Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menag...

The Kindergarten Building Gifts, With Hints On Program Making (1905) - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Harrison (Author), Belle Woodson (Author)The Kindergarten Building Gifts, With Hints On Program Making is a book written by Elizabeth Harrison in 1905. The book is a guide for kindergarten teachers on how to use building gifts in their classrooms to enhance the learning experience of young children. The building gifts are a set of educational toys that are designed to help children develop their spatial awareness, problem-solving skills, and creativity. The book contains detailed...

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by Winsome Douglass (Author)This early work is a fascinating read for any sewing enthusiast or historian. Its 166 pages are extensively illustrated with diagrams, drawings and photographs forming a complete how-to guide to embroidery that is thoroughly recommended for the shelf of all handicraft lovers. Contents Include: Foreword; Acknowledgement; List of Plates; Introduction; Simple stitches; More complicated stitches; Simple designing; Filling stitches; Designing with cut paper; Some specia...

Irish Wool and Woollens - History of Wool Manufacture in Ireland - Paperback

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by Anon (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 74 Dimensions: 0.18 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 05, 2010

Modern Style Table Lamps - An Illustrated Guide to Making Table Lamps - Paperback

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by Frederick T. Day (Author)All aspects of lampshade making are covered in this handy guide. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensions: 0.06 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 03, 2011

A Collection of Vintage Knitting Patterns for the Making of Autumn Cardigans for Women - Paperback

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by Anon (Author)This book contains a lovely collection of vintage hand knitting patterns for the making of Autumn cardigans for women. Full of designs in different styles and sizes, there is something to suit every taste and occasion. With patterns of varying difficulties, this book should suit most levels of skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Number of Pages: 58 Dimensions: 0.14 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: April 05, 2012

Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered - A Lecture - Paperback

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by William Matthews (Author)First published in 1889, "Modern Bookbinding Practically Considered" contains an interesting lecture on the subject of bookbinding by William Matthews. Bookbinding refers to the process of physically assembling a book using ordered paper sheets which are folded together into sections or left as a stack of individual sheets. This is then bound together along one edge by either sewing or using a flexible adhesive. This volume will appeal to bibliophiles and others wi...

A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes - Hardcover

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by Charles Elm Francatelli (Author)Charles Elm Francatelli, although a chef to Queen Victoria herself, wrote this little book in 1852 to encourage the working classes to cook nourishing food for themselves using cheap but wholesome ingredients. As well as the many recipes, it also contains sections on food for invalids, medicinal concoctions and the preparation of nourishing and economical soup for the poor. It is a great sourcebook for 'ordinary' nineteenth century recipes - and offers a fa...

101 Woodworking Plan and Projects: The Guide to Start Your Carpentry Workshop with DIY, To Remodel Your House With To Simple Projects And Ideas That Y - Paperback

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by Jeff Brown (Author)*55% Off Bookstores! NOW at $ 35,95 instead of $ 45,95!*Are you also a lover of woodworking? Or are you looking for a gift for a friend or family who is passionate about woodworking?Bingo! Keep on reading... Some people do it by trade and some by hobby, but one thing is certain: working wood is among the oldest and most traditional arts in the world. This material's processing lends itself to many ideas, from that bringing to light ancient furniture to creating sculpture...

40 Ways to Fold a Napkin: Stylish Folds for Every Occasion - Hardcover

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by Oh Editions (Author)In 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more refined and classy. There are even some special folds for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and more.From birthdays to DIY weddings, dinner parties or just a Friday night at home for two, this stylish guide is for anyone who l...

How to Make Sewing Patterns, second edition - Hardcover

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by Don McCunn (Author)How to Make Sewing Patterns solves the mysteries of pattern drafting with easy, step-by-step instructions and clear line drawings that show how to create custom-fit garments in a wide range of designs. The book's detailed instructions on measuring and fitting include do-it-yourself photographs as well as directions for creating custom dress forms. "Don McCunn has certainly mastered pattern drafting and fitting a wide range of bodies. Whether or not you have taken pattern...

How to Make Sewing Patterns, second edition - Paperback

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10,000 Knitted Hats: Discover Your Own Unique Design Combinations - Spiral

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by Jo Allport (Author)10,000 Knitted Hats is a fun and clever flip-page instruction book for designing and building your own unique headwear creations. This interactive knitting book contains photographs of different hat brims, bodies and crowns that can be combined in a total of 10,626 ways to create unique hat patterns. Once you've chosen your design, turn over the pages for the correct written pattern for that combination of parts. You can then use the handy embellishments section to add a...