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Crafts, Hobbies, & Collecting March 2018
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Kitchen lithography : hand printing at home : from buttons and bags to postcards and pillowcases
by Laura Sofie Hantke
When printmakers Laura Sofie Hantke and Lucas Grassmann graduated from university, they found themselves without the luxury of a professional print studio. In their search for an easy technique they could implement in their own home, they came across French artist émilie Aizier-Brouard's ingenious Kitchen Lithography, which uses aluminum foil, cola, and oil-based crayons as its main materials, and quickly became ardent fans of and experts in the process, which is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and easy to do. In this book, the first on the subject, they share what they've learned through a process of trial and error in an easy-to-follow guide on turning your kitchen into a creative studio. Hand print your own buttons, bags, pillowcases, posters, cards, T-shirts, and labels using simple household ingredients with surprising and bold results.
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Making winter : a hygge-inspired guide to surviving the winter months
by Emma Mitchell
A guide that draws on the Danish philosophy of hygge—which is all about coziness, simple pleasures and the company of loved ones—features 25 creative crafts and recipes, with easy-to-follow instructions and photographs, that will keep you warm no matter how cold it is outside.
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The complete photo guide to soap making
by David Fisher
An About.com soap making expert presents this easy-to-use guide that covers every aspect of the craft, from the necessary ingredients to various soap making methods, in this A-to-Z primer that is filled with clear text and hundreds of step-by-step photos. Original.
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Pretty fun : creating and celebrating a lifetime of tradition
by Kate Hudson
The popular actress and author of the best-selling Pretty Happy outlines illustrated tips for celebrating special events, sharing advice on organizing meaningful gatherings while offering a range of recipes for healthy, indulgent and memorable snacks and beverages.
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Staying stylish : cultivating a confident look, style, and attitude
by Candace Cameron-Bure
The best-selling author, evangelist and actress best known as D. J. Tanner from Full House and Fuller House describes her lifelong efforts to maintain her faith and values in the face of a high-profile career, sharing advice for women from all walks of life on maintaining a personal style, eating a balanced diet, staying fit and nourishing the spirit.
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The Cable Knitter's Guide : 50 Patterns, 25 Projects, Countless Tips and Ideas
by Denise Samson
Cables are beautiful and fun to knit ? but if you?ve never worked one before, it?s hard to know where to start! The Cable Knitter?s Guide is divided into two parts: The first introduces 50 elegant variations on the basic cable, from the elegantly simple to the eyecatchingly complex, all accompanied by detailed photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. Novices in need of even more guidance can follow the links provided in the book to a series of YouTube videos of the author herself demonstrating how to work each cable included! The second section forms a collection of 25 patterns for garments, accessories, and furnishings, each using one or more of the cables introduced earlier to add a little something extra to these delightful, striking designs. Welcome to the complete book of cable knitting!
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Half Yard Vintage : Sew 23 Gorgeous Accessories from Left-over Pieces of Fabric
by Debbie Shore
Sew 23 beautiful, vintage-style items that will bring a touch of elegance to your home and make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Create beautiful accessories including a lacy pillow cover, a bucket-style wash bag, a dressing table cover and cones for displaying posies of dried flowers; sew gorgeous projects perfect for an afternoon tea including a tea cosy, made-to-measure tray cover and a cake frill; and create accessories for a vintage Christmas with a stocking, advent calendar and wreath. Using half-yard pieces of fabric and Debbie's friendly, easy-to-follow advice, vintage style has never looked better!
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Vogue knitting : the ultimate knitting book
by Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine
A knitting reference from a notable knitting magazine, gets a thorough update—including 1,600 color images and brand-new sections with techniques and designs.
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Quick & easy quilts : 20 modern machine-quilting projects
by Lynne Goldsworthy
Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of 20 simple and colorful quilt projects perfect for beginners or quilters who want to start and finish a project in a weekend. The 20 projects include 12 quilts and 8 smaller projects, all featuring straightforward designs focused on time- and money-saving techniques, including working with bundles and precuts, strip piecing, and quilt as you go. Author Lynne Goldsworthy provides a thorough techniques section that introduces must-know information to new quilters.
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Woodworking : The Indispensable Guide
by Chris Tribe
A comprehensive step-by-step introduction to woodworking. Guides the reader through starting a workshop, using hand tools and power tools, routing, jointing, veneering and finishing wood projects
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Finishing wood
by Editors of Fine Woodworking
Learn how to: Sand between coats for a flawless finish, Get great results with polyurethane, Apply a tabletop finish with a hand-rubbed feel, Accentuate carvings with color, Spray water-based finishes, Revive a worn finish.
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Carving & Painting Noah's Ark : Easy-build Ark Plans Plus Step-by-step Instructions & Patterns for Classic Animals: Includes Pattern
by Betty Padden
Carve and paint your on big in-the-round Noah's Ark to use as either a delightful children's toy or a functional art collectible. Betty Padden reveals her easy layered technique for transforming a major project into simple, achievable carvings, while adding a touch of whimsy along the way. Betty makes it all easy with a flood of step-by-step instructions, paint guides, simple paint blending techniques, and plenty of color photos. A bonus pullout pattern pack provides full-size patterns for the Ark, Mr. & Mrs. Noah, 20 animals, and fun accessories
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Built-ins idea book
by Heather J Paper
Built-Ins Idea Book is packed with creative yet approachable ideas and is richly illustrated with 260 photographs, practical sidebars, and designs of all kinds that will appeal to a wide range of tastes and budgets. Whether your goal is adding seating to a nook or other small space, creating a mudroom in your entryway to keep messes at bay, or transforming a room into a multipurpose space, built-ins offer homeowners the chance to craft a home that is uniquely their own.
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Stanley outdoor projects : a homeowner's guide
by David Schiff
Outdoor projects are perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, and the projects in this book are designed and presented specifically for those of us who spend 9 to 5 doing something other than carpentry or woodworking. If you can read a tape measure, drive a screw and a nail, and cut a straight line, you can handle any project in this book. Even if you are new to working with wood, you'll find handsome and useful projects in these pages that are perfect for getting your feet wet. Just as the rooms inside your house are sized and furnished for a specific purpose, so too is the outdoor space around your house. The patio or deck is a room furnished for entertaining, the vegetable garden is a room equipped for growing food, and, if you have kids, there may be one or more areas for play equipment.
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The visual handbook of building and remodeling : a comprehensive guide to choosing the right materials and systems for every part of your home
by Charles Wing
Building a home is a complicated, precise, and labor-intensive process. From drawing a design to selecting the site to laying the foundation, building the frame, installing the plumbing, wiring, HVAC, and everything in between, there are countless opportunities for something to go wrong. So how does a homeowner, builder, or remodeler make sure that their project stays on track every step of the way? Having a copy of The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling, 4th Edition on hand is a great place to start. This new edition has 48 pages of brand-new material—including new chapters on solar power and best-practice insulating—as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem. With 25 chapters, 688 pages, and a whopping 1,700 full-color illustrations and 300 quick-reference charts covering all aspects of home design and construction, this tome is the quintessential resource for home builders. As an added bonus, you can use it to hammer a nail if you leave your toolbelt at home.
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Organization & Decluttering
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Clutter intervention : how your stuff is keeping you stuck
by Tisha Morris
An enlightening and empowering guide goes beyond basic decluttering and gets right to the root of why we have such a hard time getting rid of our stuff, teaching us about the psychological, emotional and energetic components underlying our possession, which will make it easier for us to let go and live authentically.
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