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Crafts, Hobbies, & Collecting July 2019
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A way to garden : a hands-on primer for every season
by Margaret Roach
One of America’s best-known gardening writers, in this visually stunning book, explores how she and her way of gardening have changed over the years and shows how we can incorporate lessons from her garden into our own home landscapes.
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Ultimate soap carving : easy, oddly satisfying techniques for creating beautiful designs : 25 step-by-step projects
by Makiko Sone
Inside, you'll find:- Essential Supplies: Discover which knives and soaps work best for carving.
Key Techniques: Learn how to prepare soap for carving, hold a knife correctly, and make grooves, incisions, triangles, waves, and other basic cuts through eleven designs in eight step-by-step lessons. You’ll also find easy recipes for making soap and other products using shavings and cuttings. Thirty Step-by-Step Projects: Find instructions and templates for carving super-cute animals, exquisite flowers, fun fashions, sweet accessories, and more. Packed with guidance and inspiration, Ultimate Soap Carving will teach you everything you need to carve your own stunning soap designs.
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A craftsman's legacy : why working with our hands gives us meaning
by Eric Gorges
The host of A Craftsman's Legacy argues that the philosophy, skills and mindset of craftsmanship can provide a blueprint for today's increasingly hurried, mass-manufactured world, citing the importance of learning and passing on artisan traditions of the past.
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Wood pallet wonders : 20 stunning DIY storage & décor designs made from reclaimed pallets
by Samantha Hartman
Rustic meets modern with the charming DIY guide, Wood Pallet Wonders. This instructional collection of twenty incredible home design projects uses wood pallets and reclaimed materials to create eye-catching storage and décor. From the rustic Chevron Coffee Table and the beautiful Herb Garden to the stylish Bar Cart, beginner and veteran DIYers alike can take delight in crafting rustic projects that will impress and inspire without breaking the bank.
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Pallet Style : 20 Creative Home Projects Using Recycled Wooden Pallets
by Nikkita Palmer
An introductory section explains the different kinds of standard pallets, many of which can be sourced for free as they are so readily available. Full instructions for deconstructing a pallet are provided, together with ideas on how to source them. The projects are divided into three sections - Furniture, Storage & Display and Accessories - each project includes full step-by-step instructions and photographs. In furniture, find out how to construct low-level sectional seating, a home bar or a coffee table. Storage & Display features makes for a display shelf, a herb box planter and a log 'basket', as well as a recycling centre for your kitchen. In accessories find out how to make key hooks, a breakfast tray and a festival sign. Whether you want to make something in a weekend or are embarking on a more complex bespoke piece for your home, each of these projects are stylish design solutions, from Scandi-influenced urban apartments to rustic retreats.
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Crochet in a Day : 42 Fast & Fun Projects
by Salena Baca
Looking for a quick crochet fix? Crochet in a Day has 42 sure-to-please patterns that can all be started and finished in a day or less. From wearables like cowls, hats, slippers, and even a poncho, to home items like place mats, dish cloths, and baskets, every item will crochet up fast!
This is a book you will turn to again and again when looking for a fun, speedy project that doesn't require a large time or yarn commitment. Perfect for using up stash yarn or to create something from that perfect skein you were saving, these patterns are creative, colorful, modern, and stylish. Get your hook ready, and crochet something today!
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Bookies : bookmarks to crochet
by Jonas Matthies
Crochet your own bookmarks—but not just any bookmarks! These fun and unusual animal characters are Bookies, and they'll not only help you keep your place while reading but will also attract admiring attention. And you can proudly say that you made them yourself! Full-color photos and clear instructions show you how easy it is to create 17 kooky creatures, from Freddy Frog and Selma Snake to Filomena Fox and Ellie the Unicorn. Make them all! You can keep your Bookies for yourself or give them away as unique handmade gifts.
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Sew cute & clever farm & forest friends : mix & match 16 paper-pieced blocks, 6 home decor projects
by Mary Hertel
Best-selling author Mary Hertel brings readers sixteen more of her adorable, easy-to-make paper-piecing blocks, along with six new projects! Whether you’re an experienced paper piecer or a beginner, Mary provides simple instructions that will have you paper piecing in no time. Mix and match the blocks with each other or with any of Mary’s previous books to create fun home decor projects, including a quilt, table topper, table runner, bench pillow, throw pillow, and pillowcase.
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