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Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color-the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. In The Modern Natural Dyer expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit,...
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No more mundane mittens! Get techniques and patterns for making unique, customized, cozy creations.
For years, students have asked knitting instructor Mary Scott Huff for a book on their favorite topic-knitting mittens, but one that empowers them to create their own mittens their own way. This is that book. The Mitten Handbook is much more than an instruction book, it provides a list of mitten ingredients (thumbs, cuffs, tops, edgings, and different...
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Learn the process of sewing and planning projects from the beginning stages of gathering thoughts and materials through the proper use of a sewing machine to sewing on a button and finally to 28 easy projects for the beginning seamstress. The book includes patterns necessary for the projects.
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Keep and craft memories made by nature, whether it's a four-leaf clover, a bird's feather, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you! This complete guide includes 18 fun and beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for anyone who is looking to make gorgeous resin jewelry, crafts, and keepsakes from memorable moments, places, events, walks, and hikes. From a photo frame and a ring dish to wood coasters, jewelry,...
6) Susan B. Anderson's kids' knitting workshop: the easiest and most effective way to learn to knit!
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Learn how to knit 17 projects with step-by-step text and illustrations and helpful advice about how to fix mistakes, buy yarn, care for your knitted items, and more.
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"Melding tradition and modern innovations, the projects in Swedish Handknits honor the handiwork of artists and artisans of years past while perpetuating their creativity and dedication"--
"Swedish Handknits is a collection of patterns for sweaters, hats, scarves, mittens, headbands, and bags, all inspired by the historic textiles housed at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Institute was the first to host the successful...
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"Quilts in the Attic is chock-full of stories of quilters' and collectors' most meaningful quilts and quilt discoveries--from an old Victorian crazy quilt unearthed at a local flea market to Grandma's heirloom quilt retrieved from the attic. Filled with tales of quilt intrigue and detective work, the book uncovers the mystery and meaning of the quilts we love"--
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The easiest-to-follow and most comprehensive balloon-sculpting treasury available, this amazing book is packed with over 100 unique designs. Gerry Giovinco presents step-by-step cartoons and schematics that anyone can use to recreate these sculptures. You can start out small with a one-balloon dog and a princess hat and build up to a monkey in a tree, an intricate motorcycle, and reproductions of classic cartoon characters. Gerry clearly explains...
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Take your intarsia woodworking skills to the next level! Intarsia Woodworking Made Easy is a skill-building compendium of useful tips, techniques, and projects that are perfect for scroll sawyers, no matter their experience. Opening with detailed beginner-friendly overviews on blade selection, wood preparation, the stages of shaping, applying a finish, budget-friendly hacks, and so much more, this complete guide then presents 14 unique step-by-step...
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Resin craft is an exciting way to make jewellery and other accessories. Learn how to create everything from earrings to key rings with this definitive guide to resin craft.
This collection of techniques will get you started on your resin journey even if you've never tried it before and, if you do have some experience, there are 17 inspirational projects to make.
Resin craft offers so many possibilities to create original jewellery and accessories...
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Artist and quiltmaker Sara Buscaglia invites readers to her Colorado farm to learn the secrets-and beauty-of making natural dyes and stitching natural-fiber heirloom quilts by hand
Learn to dye cellulose fabric and hand-stitch quilts with founder Sara Buscaglia's beautiful aesthetic, informed by the extraordinary landscape surrounding her farm. Her creative practice centers on simplicity, working with nature, and using naturally derived materials...
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Simple to stitch, perfect for gifts: Make your Christmas crafty with handmade ornaments, stockings, tree skirts, and more!
American Homestead is back again-this time with charming small projects you can sew anytime, anywhere. Ellen Murphy shares twenty-one embroidered felt and quilted designs for the holidays in her signature folk-art style.
These classic patterns can also be stitched up in alternate colors to be suitable all year round. Festive...
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Bring bedrooms, playrooms, and more to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs by popular crochet designer Ira Rott-and enjoy making these unique and quirky designs that kids and adults will love.
Choose from an amazing elephant, a sweet giraffe, a cuddly cat, a cheeky monkey, a sneaky crab, a friendly dinosaur, and a snuggly panda, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory to continue the theme. With accessories ranging...
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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...
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Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than...
19) Wire-wrapped jewelry techniques: tools and inspiration for creating your own fashionable jewelry
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"A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all that is needed to create intriguing fashion statements. Features eight step-by-step projects for stunning necklaces, pendants, brooches, hairpins, and earrings"--
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A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles.
Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and...
Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and...
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