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Tangled Leaves: Hand Knitting Patterns For Leaf Lovers - Paperback

$35.10

by Grace McEwen (Author)Tangled Leaves Hand Knitting Collection is all about leaves. Leaves allow knitters to create nature inspired pieces of artwork. The natural flow of the leaves and flowers look so eloquent and wonderful in all types of yarn. This collection includes scarves and sweaters in all knitting experience levels. The scarves tend to make wonderful gifts for loved ones and the sweater are terrific knitting projects for you. Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.8 x 7.9 IN Publi...

Divine Tie Dyes Made in Minutes: For Ages 8-80 - Paperback

$21.53

by Tricia Lynn Pilkington (Author), Trinity Kellner (Author)For anyone interested in creating Dead-show quality tie dyes, Trinity's book is the hippest resource and how-to around. Learn from Trinity's 20 year experience as he shows you, step-by-step, how to create the coolest designs for tee shirts and tapestries - from simple spirals, to hearts, peace signs, and even complex mandalasAuthor BiographyBorn in Hawaii to two authentic "flower children", Trinity Toiyabe Kellner found early on that...

Perfume Homemade Ecstasy: Perfume Made Easy at Home - Paperback

$9.43

by William a. Ziegler 3. (Author)Perfume Homemade Ecstasy recommends essential oils: a natural and safe way to make homemade perfume recipes. Perfume Homemade Ecstasy is the comprehensive guide for beginner to start making homemade perfume with flowers to essential oils. Perfume Homemade Ecstasy will show you how to create your own recipes for yourself or to sell. Perfume Homemade Ecstasy will teach you how to make homemade perfume, with: Over 50 easy-to-follow recipes for you explore. Su...

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by Brooke Dunkley (Photographer), Russ Desomer (Author)Have you ever wondered "How should I tie my tie? Will this knot match this collar? Or Who invented neckties " Probably not, but I'm going to tell you anyway. "What Knot To Wear" is a fun book that gives a brief history of the necktie, teaches how to tie 10 different knots and best of all, a portion of all proceeds from this book is donated to "Christmas Box International" a children's charity. This book makes a great gift for any of the m...

$33.73

by Jaclyn Tatsui D'Arcy (Author)Since I was six years old, I had to put my hair up in a bun with pins for dance class. The pins would always fall out on to the floor when I danced. When I was 12, I designed a way to put my hair up without pins, The Weave. That's how I got into the braid business. I wrote this book on braids because I wanted to share my ideas about braiding hair. This year, I decided to write this book to demonstrate how to braid hair in exotic ways. I love to create new braid...

Super Swift Quilts: Eighteen easy quilt patterns with variations - Paperback

$26.98

by Shirley Sandoz (Author)Simple patterns for lap quilts are provided in a well organized format. These patterns are perfect for quilts to be donated to charitable causes, but also make wonderful gifts. Patterns can be expanded easily to make larger quilts. Many of these patterns work with two or three fabrics OR a bag of assorted scraps. These patterns have been tested by members of the author's quilt guild. Quilts are approximately lap size (42 by 50 inches) but can be easily expanded by ad...

Beekeeping: A Personal Journey - Paperback

$27.00

by Dennis Brown (Author)Most books on beekeeping describe how to perform beekeeping tasks. These books talk mostly about the mechanical parts of beekeeping. There are many beekeeping books on the market for you to choose from. You could, in most cases, remove the title from one of those books and post it on another without noticing any difference. When writing this book I wanted to blend the mechanical parts of beekeeping with the passion beekeepers feel when working with their bees. This boo...

Circles of Life: Beads That Tell A Story - Paperback

$24.23

by Elizabeth Townes (Author)Circles of Life contains instructions for making your own beaded large hole beads. Now instead of paying hundreds of dollars for a bead to represent a special occasion in your life, you can design your own beaded large hole bead Lots of designs are included along with some charms instructions for a heart and a starfish. These would make terrific gifts for the holidays or for a new mom. Each one can be made in an evening so they are quick to do and hold special mea...

How to Build Your Own Bentwood Chair: A Guide to Building and Selling Rustic Furniture - Paperback

$17.23

by Wallace Eadie (Author)How to Build Your Own Bentwood Chair is an introductory guide for those who want to master the art of rustic furniture making and learn how to sell their creations, either as a hobby or full time business. This book covers environmentally safe ways to collect material, economical ways to collect tools, and simple methods to set up a workshop. It gives detailed instructions with images for building a bentwood chair as well as general tips that are helpful for any rusti...

Mini Knit Dolls Book 3: Mini Dancing Dolls - Paperback

$20.18

by Ember Lim (Author)Easy and quick to make, these seriously adorable doll patterns are for the impatient knitter. 8 dancing dolls-in-motion to knit and give away or keep as collectibles and family heirlooms.Author BiographyEmber Lim was born and brought up in Penang, Malaysia. She worked with children first as a teacher of English and Art and Craft and later as the Children's Ministry Director at Georgetown Baptist Church in Penang. Ember Lim now lives in Perth, Australia, where she continue...

SEA CREATURES Knitting & Crochet Patterns - Paperback

$25.63

by Angela M. Foster (Illustrator), Angela M. Foster (Author)Knit or crochet 118 unique gifts to give away or keep them for yourself The cover shows all 28 sea creatures included in this book, which are: barnacle, clam, crab, dolphin, electric eel, horseshoe crab, jellyfish, lobster, manatee, manta ray, octopus, orca, plankton, salt water crocodile, sand dollar, sea anemone, sea cucumber, sea horse, sea snail, sea snake, sea turtle, sea urchin, sea worm, shark, shrimp, squid, starfish, and st...

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by Paul Romhany (Author)The idea of predicting raffle ticket numbers, chosen at random by audience members, can be found in 13 Steps to Mentalism. However, the original method required an offstage assistant. For the past twenty years, Paul has been developing and performing his version of this amazing effect, without the need for an offstage assistant. This one person routine is easy to perform, and like all of Paul's work, is taken from real-world working situations. The method is highly pra...

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by Pamela Murrey (Author)Here are 19 patterns for looming, primarily on a 24 peg loom, with scrap yarn. These patterns can help you use up your yarn left over from other projects.Author BiographyI've loomed for about 8 years now, but I've also crocheted for over 35 years and needle knitted just about as long. I love loom knitting because it's versatile and there's so much room for growth. Number of Pages: 60 Dimensions: 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 30, 2011

Needle Felting - to the Point 2: When Things Go Wrong - More Needle Felting Techniques - Paperback

$35.08

by Harlan (Author)More Needle Felting - to the Point - Harlan brings you another no nonsense and "to the point" book on needle felting. In this volume learn how to solve common problems when working with fiber, the importance of firmness and how to control it, how to effectively move fiber, what to do when you run out of a color and much more Harlan also includes step by step instructions for making a winged mouse, frog, squirrel, gnome, ferret and fairy, as well as a woodland diorama home f...

Old Barn: Making a Barn Scale Model from Scratch - Paperback

$40.43

by Ignacio Perez (Author), Sebastian Perez (Author)This book guides you step by step, from the shopping list to the assembly blue prints, while you build your own scale barn out of wood. The book includes blueprints from scale 1/25 up to 1/87. After buying this book, you will get access to digital online material, including blue prints in different scales, from 1/5 to 1/18. Number of Pages: 132 Dimensions: 0.34 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: November 18, 2011

HORSE SILHOUETTES Knitting & Crochet Patterns - Paperback

$26.98

by Angela M. Foster (Author)Knit or crochet 138 unique gifts to give away or keep them for yourself The cover shows all 33 horse silhouettes included in this book, which are: horse shoe, horse word, heads, jumping, prancing, trotting, running, standing, foals, and mares with foals. This book also includes written instructions on how to read and use it's graphs/ charts to make knitted or crochet wash/ face/ dish cloths, bath mats, place mats, throw pillows and blankets of all sizes. These gra...

State Square Crochet Patterns - Paperback

$21.80

by Lee Ann Simpson (Author)This book contains the graph patterns to crochet each of the 50 state squares plus a bonus graph to crochet a Washington DC square. Basic instructions also included. Number of Pages: 54 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: November 23, 2011

Adventures in Paracord Black and White: Survival Bracelets, Watches, Keychains and More - Paperback

$20.18

by Nicholas Tomihama (Author)"Almost all of the projects in this book are based off of the simple cobra knot. In the first chapter, we'll go over how to do the cobra knot and a few other basic things. All of these braiding projects are fairly easy to do, and the materials are fairly easy to come by. Old backpacks and laptop/camera cases are great places to scrounge side-release buckles and other metal findings. Some craft and general supply stores also sell items like buckles, key rings, cla...

The Practical Woodworker - A Complete Guide to the Art and Practice of Woodworking - Volume II - Paperback

$33.10

by Bernard E. Jones (Author)A complete guide to the art and practice of woodworking, including chapters on tool chests, tents, garden baskets, incubators and much more. Including an introductory essay on woodwork. Number of Pages: 422 Dimensions: 0.94 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 10, 2014

The Practical Woodworker - A Complete Guide to the Art and Practice of Woodworking - Volume I - Paperback

$35.98

by Bernard E. Jones (Author)A fabulous introduction for the amateur carpenter to the world of woodworking, including chapters on, types of timber, arranging a workshop and tools and how to use them. Including an introductory essay on woodwork. Number of Pages: 430 Dimensions: 0.96 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 11, 2014

The Practical Woodworker - A Complete Guide to the Art and Practice of Woodworking - Volume III - Paperback

$33.10

by Bernard E. Jones (Author)A guide perfect for the workshop of any amateur carpenter, full of designs and instructions for creating and repairing a wide range of household items from clock cases to cots. Including an introductory essay on woodworking. Number of Pages: 414 Dimensions: 0.92 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 10, 2014

Constructing and Maintaining a Good Workbench - A Guide for Anybody Wishing to Construct Their Own Workbench - Paperback

$24.46

by Anon (Author)A good workbench is an essential piece of kit for any amateur carpenter. Here is a guide to building your own workbench. Including an introductory essay on woodwork. Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 10, 2014

The Arthur Rackham Colouring Book - Vol. I - Paperback

$40.30

by Pook Press (Author), Arthur Rackham (Illustrator)An adult colouring book with a difference Inside this Arthur Rackham Colouring Book, you will find fifty-four stunning vintage black-and-white 'Golden Age' illustrations - by a true master of the craft. Sinuous lines and striking imagery abound; perfect for loosing yourself in a flurry of creative colouring. For both adults and children alike, it provides the perfect way to relax and unwind - an imaginative break from the stresses of daily l...

Learn to Sew for Your Doll: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing for an 18

$16.20

by Sherralyn St Clair (Author)If you would like to teach a special child how to sew, this book presents a series of skills in a learning sequence that takes the new seamstress from the first use of a sewing machine through making an attractive wardrobe for a doll. The book gives the student a place to start and then builds on the initial skills. This book includes instructions and full size patterns for 18" doll clothes. Measurements are given in both US and metric units. Stitching bookmarks...

Manual of Taxidermy - A Complete Guide in Collecting and Preserving Birds and Mammals - Paperback

$23.02

by C. J. Maynard (Author)This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with information on skinning, stuffing, mounting, and preserving a variety of mammals and birds. Written in simple, pain language and profusely illustrated, this timeless handbook is ideal for the novice and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Collecting", "Trapping, etc.", "Shooting", "Procuring Birds", "Care of Specimens", "Skinning Birds", "Ordinary Meth...

Bangerter's Inventions His Marvelous Time Clock - Paperback

$28.78

by Everett Lincoln King (Author)This vintage book contains a detailed description of a clock allegedly powered by perpetual motion, complete with diagrams, explanations, and photographs. Although true perpetual motion is still considered impossible, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the various historical attempts to bring the concept to fruition. Contents include: "Dream of Ages Realised", "Perpetual Force", "A Practical Invention", "A Truly Wonderful Invention", "What Doe...

The Story of Edward Howard and the First American Watch - Paperback

$23.02

by George Lewis Dyer (Author)This vintage book contains a brief biography of Edward Howard. Edward Howard was a pioneering maker of watches and clocks in America. Along with Charles Rice, Edward founded the E. Howard & Co. company that became famous for manufacturing high-quality and often eccentric watches and clocks in the latter half of the nineteenth century. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of watchmaking in America and would make for a...

The Tower Clock and How to Make it - A Practical and Theoretical Treatise on the Construction of a Chiming Tower Clock, with Full Working Drawings Pho - Paperback

$28.78

by E. B. Ferson (Author)This vintage book contains complete directions for making a chiming tower clock. With simple, clear instructions and complete working drawings, this volume will be of utility to those with an interest in making clocks and timepieces. "The Tower Clock and How to Make it" is ideal for those with little previous experience and would make for a valuable addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Specifications of the Clock", "The Time Train", "The Str...

The Watchmakers's and jeweler's Hand-Book;A Concise yet Comprehensive Treatise on the

$28.78

by C. Hopkins (Author)This vintage book contains a reference book of recipes and processes commonly used by watchmakers, jewellers, silversmiths, etc. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern craftsmen and enthusiasts. Contents include: Improved Processes of Gold and Silver Plating, Without a Battery, Gold Solution for Sixteen-Carat Plate, Silver Solution, General Directions for Use, To Plate with a Battery, T...

River Stone Baby Birds: Paint a Colorful Aviary on Rocks - Paperback

$29.68

by Tuzi Williams (Author)Tuzi Williams' step-by-step instructions will help any decorative painter create her unique and fun baby birds on small river stones. These birds are great gifts and decorations.Author BiographyTuzi Williams of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is well-known for her animal-themed artwork in various mediums, including ceramic, glass and traditional genres. Number of Pages: 88 Dimensions: 0.23 x 10 x 8 IN Publication Date: February 18, 2012

Metalworking Hand Tools and Materials - A Guide to the Methods and Equipment of Home Improvement - Paperback

$33.10

by Emanuele Stieri (Author)This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to the methods and equipment of home improvement, with information on replacing and fitting components of equipment, common problems and mistakes, metalworking materials, and much more. Written in clear, simple language and profusely illustrated with useful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with little previous experience, and makes for a great addition to collections of DIY literature. The chapters of this book i...

Paper Bugs!: Fold Origami Insects and Other Invertebrates; Butterflies, Dragonflies, Bees, Roaches, Snails, and More. - Paperback

$14.45

by Carmel D. Morris (Author)With paper folding that only requires simple to moderate skills, this bug book is for all the family.These models were created by the author when she was 12 years old and show you how to fold insects and other invertebrates out of regular square paper. Models range from simple to moderately complex with some snipping on some models as well as complete fold-only Origami models; so there's a level of skill for all the family.Fold caterpillars, dragonflies, butterflie...