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  • Crochet Stitch Dictionary

    200 Essential Stitches with Step-by-Step Photos

    by Sarah Hazell ...
    A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions.With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections:- Basic stitches- Fans & Shells- Bobbles & Clusters- Spike stitches ... Read more

    Was $14.29 USD Now $10.59 USD

  • How to Start a Creative Business

    The Jargon-Free Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs

    by Doug Richard ...
    A guide to starting and sustaining creativity-based businesses—from culinary to crafting to film to fashion and beyond.Many "creative types" don't think they're cut out for business—but Doug Richard, founder of School for Creative Startups, believes entrepreneurs are made, not born. In this user-friendly guide he shows how artists, chefs, designers, musicians, and others can turn their hobbies and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Toilet of Flora

    The Toilet of FloraOr, A collection of the Most Simple and Approved Methods of Preparing Baths, Essences, Pomatums, Powders, Perfumes, and Sweet-scented Waters,With Receipts for Cosmetics of every Kind, That Can Smooth and Brighten the Skin, Give Force to Beauty, and Take Off the Appearance of Old Age and Decay.This edition features a linked Table of Contents.CONTENTSAn Aromatic BathA Cosmetic ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II

    Getting the Most from Panasonic's Advanced Compact Camera

    Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II is a complete guide to the use of the LX100 II camera. The 200-page book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to capture excellent images and video sequences with the LX100 II. The book explains the use of autofocus, manual focus, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, white balance, ISO, and all other settings of the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Next Steps In Weaving

    What You Never Knew You Needed to Know

    by Pattie Graver ...
    Expand your weaving skills with this guide's simple instructions, clear diagrams and beautiful photosIn Next Steps In Weaving, you'll explore a variety of weave structures and concepts in depth and detail including twill, color-and-weave, overshot, summer and winter, and lace.This is not just a book of weaving patterns. Each topic is explained and supplemented with instructions for weaving a ... Read more

    $17.69 USD

  • Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

    The Classic Guide Revised by Jan Eaton

    by Jan Eaton ...
    A redesigned edition of the classic, go-to embroidery guide for all skill levels, featuring clear instructions and huge library of stitches.This book includes full illustrated instructions for over 400 embroidery stitches, ranging from simple border and outline stitches, to filling stitches, canvas stitches, and pulled fabric stitches. Scattered throughout are dozens of inspirational embroideries ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Card Games

    Games for all ages

    Series series Collins Little Books
    40 popular card games, with clear instructions and guidance on how to master each one.Easy to follow helpful advice on learning more than 40 of the most popular card games. This beautifully presented edition will offer all the help and guidance you need to learn how to play these ever-popular games.Illustrated throughout with colour diagrams. ... Read more

    $4.39 USD

  • The Knitter's Handy Book of Top-Down Sweaters

    Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges

    by Ann Budd ...
    Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are ... Read more

    $13.49 USD

  • Sampler Spree

    100+ Fresh & Fun Quilt Blocks

    by Susan Ache ...
    Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6" square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you ... Read more

    $13.09 USD

  • Quilter's Academy Vol 1–Freshman Year

    A Skill-building Course In Quiltmaking

    Series series Quilter's Academy
    This comprehensive beginner's guide to quilting skills covers everything from setting up a sewing area to designing your own quilts.Harriet Hargrave has taught quilting all over the world. Now, with the Quilter's Academy series of coursebooks, you can learn from her mastery and decades of experience. Volume one of the series welcomes freshman quilters with classes, lessons, exercises, and projects ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VI

    Getting the Most from Sony's Advanced Compact Camera

    This book is a complete manual on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI camera, one of the most advanced, but still pocketable, cameras available. With this book, author Alexander White provides users of the RX100 VI with a guide to all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to take still images and record video ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Shabby Chic: The Gift of Giving

    Now your gifts can reflect your warm, caring thoughts and reflect the beautiful and comforting style that is Shabby Chic. Rachel Ashwell shares the wonderful gift ideas she has collected throughout the years and shows you how to express your sentiments with a classic alluring style. She shows you how to pick the perfect gift for the perfect person or occasion and then how to wrap and decorate it ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Practical Blacksmithing

    The Four Classic Volumes in One

    The blacksmith’s ABCs—learn metalworking as taught by the old masters!The forging of metal gave birth to the Iron Age, and Practical Blacksmithing is the classic primer on the craft that shaped modern civilization. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, this foundational text describes every aspect of working with iron and steel, and is essential for both the do-it-yourself backyard blacksmith ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Art of Classic Quiltmaking

    The ultimate how-to book for quilters—a workbook with exercises that provide a foundation of much-needed basics to set you on your quilting path.Two of quilting's most respected teachers combine their different styles to present an incredible reference and project book that beginners and experienced quilters alike will always keep near the sewing machine!Loaded with the information you need to ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • Mid-Century Modern Furniture

    Shop Drawings & Techniques for Making 29 Projects

    by Michael Crow ...
    Minimalist design--maximum style!In the middle of the last century, a new generation of designers sought to render furniture to its most essential forms. In doing so, they created timeless designs that defined Mid-Century Modern Style. From the sleek geometric lines of Bauhaus-inspired design to the sculptural shapes of Danish masters, this furniture captured the imagination of the era and enjoys ... Read more

    $5.29 USD

  • Easy Homemade Soap Recipe For Beginners

    A Complete Guide To Make Homemade Soaps With Basics Recipes And Instructions | Essential Tips To Making All Kinds Of Soap For You, Family & Friends

    Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!Match colors to scents, add essential oils, try a simple slab swirl or opt for a tiger stripe-the creative possibilities of homemade soaps are endless. Even if you're starting from scratch. If you're wondering where to find everything you need to know, open this book and get ready to fall in love with soap making.This book is the ultimate DIY ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • A–Z of Stumpwork

    The Ultimate Reference and Design Source for Stumpwork Embroiderers

    Series series A–Z of Needlecraft
    A complete guide to the 3-dimensional, 17th-century English handicraft for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike.With over 400 clear step-by-step photographs and instructions presented in five easy-to-use sections and 20 stunning designs from around the world, A– Z of Stumpwork is an exciting journey into the world of raised embroidery. Each design is beautifully presented with color photography, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • The Complete Joy of Homebrewing

    Fully Revised and Updated

    Series Book 10 - Homebrewing
    Fully Revised and Updated, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the definitive guide on how to brew beer at home from start to finish. It’s everything you need to know for beer making, including new recipes, updated charts on hop varieties, secrets to fermentation, beer kit tips, and more—from the master of homebrewing.The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the essential homebrewing guide to ... Read more

    $14.09 USD

  • The Homemade Workshop

    Build Your Own Woodworking Machines and Jigs

    Less cost! More features! Bragging rights!Let's face it: Woodworking isn't cheap. Wood and materials alone can cost a small fortune. And well-designed commercial woodworking machines are often so expensive that they are beyond the reach of many home woodworkers. So what's a woodworker to do? Do what Stumpy Nubs does and build your own!In The Homemade Woodshop, James Hamilton, creator of the ... Read more

    $10.59 USD

  • A Modern Guide to Granny Squares

    Awesome Color Combinations and Designs for Fun and Fabulous Crochet Blocks

    A collection of unique granny square designs for easy and colorful crochet blocks.Not your usual granny squares! Welcome to a world of colorful and imaginative crochet patterns, including fluffy clouds, 3D flowers, an abundance of rainbows, and more. Celine Semaan has designed over 40 contemporary and fun 6" x 6" blocks to get your creativity flowing, each with written instructions, charts, and ... Read more

    Was $13.49 USD Now $10.79 USD

  • The Knitter's Book of Socks

    The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime

    by Clara Parkes ...
    A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long.All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter’s Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, ... Read more

    $5.29 USD

  • Respect the Spindle

    Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool

    Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle aficionado demonstrates. With step-by-step instructions, this essential manual details the basic steps of spinning and ... Read more

    $15.19 USD

  • One More Skein

    30 Quick Projects to Knit

    The author of AlterKnits Felt shows knitters how to turn a little yarn into fun projects and gifts—including baby clothes, bags, and household items."Two needles and one (or one more) skein of yarn—the possibilities never cease to amaze me," writes Leigh Radford in the introduction to her new book. Radford's fascination with the creative potential of these raw materials is evident throughout One ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • The New Quick & Easy Block Tool!

    110 Quilt Blocks in 5 Sizes with Project Ideas—Packed with Hints, Tips & Tricks

    The expanded edition of the ultimate no-math reference guide for quilters—featuring even more blocks, diagrams, and essential tips!Cutting and planning blocks is easier than ever with this convenient guide featuring 110 traditional quilt blocks in 5 sizes each. This guide also has rotary-cutting charts, reference tables, a block index, and dozens of precut-friendly designs. Block diagrams make ... Read more

    $12.99 USD