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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2023
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Seeds and cuttings : a guide to germinating, propagating and multiplying 60 kinds of plants
by Olivia Brun
"Within this fun and easy to understand book, you'll learn how to root cuttings and leaves in soil and water, germinate pips, pits and seeds along with other propagation techniques. From decorative house plants, to herbs and vegetables, this book will multiply your botanical abundance. Propagation projects include: popular herbs and edibles including rosemary, mint, thyme and pineapple, fruit trees such as orange, olive and apple, popular decorative and indoor plants like monstera, pilea, marantha, and hoya"
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Thread Painting and Silk Shading Embroidery : Techniques and Projects
by Margaret Dier
Thread painting embroidery is one of the most beautiful embroidery techniques. Often mistaken for painted art, it shows off the true skill of an embroiderer. This book demystifies the technique and shows how easy it is to start embroidering your own stitched masterpieces. For the true beginner and the experienced stitcher alike it will be a treasured guide, explaining the techniques and providing the inspiration to master this exquisite form of embroidery.
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Ultimate Modern Quilt Block Collection : 101 Versatile Designs for Building Impactful Sampler Quilts
by Daisy Dodge
A must-have quilting guide for today’s modern crafter, Ultimate Modern Quilt Block Collection features more than 100 quilt blocks inspired by the iconic German artform, Bauhaus, that has influenced the world of design for decades. Create a collection of bold, eye-catching, and modern quilt blocks – either with a paper piecing pattern and a traditional block construction pattern for both preferences – that can also be arranged in different colorways and directions for endless possibilities. Instructions and illustrations will then show you how to assemble a sampler quilt project that results in a stunning modern quilt. Stylish, fresh, and exciting, this inspirational guide is a must-have for any quilter looking for a different and contemporary quilting aesthetic.
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Beginner's guide to embroidery and needle painting : ccreate your own nature-inspired designs with 18 projects
by Sarah Godfrey
"Make your own nature embroidery patterns and thread portraits! Featuring complete overviews on tools, embroidery stitches, and various skills to know, Learn to Needle Paint not only includes 18 realistic embroidery projects of natural objects, but it also walks you through how to capture and create your own original embroidery patterns. From finding your subject and taking a photo to making it into a line art template, thread painting, and so much more, this step-by-step, skill-building guide is sure totake your hand embroidery to the next level!"
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Sewing love : handmade clothes for any body
by Sanae Ishida
Empowering you to solve the fit issues that come with buying commercial clothing designed to fit one“ideal” body type, the author, sharing her own inspiring personal story, provides gentle instruction in the simple art of pattern-making and garment sewing for loving the body you have.
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Creative Stained Glass : 17 Steb-by-Step Projects for Stunning Glass Art and Gifts
by Noor Springael
A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil.
The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this exciting craft. The effect of sunlight streaming through colourful stained glass is visually stunning and this collection brings the craft right up to date with techniques and projects for a new audience.
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Journaling
by Amber Lea Starfire
"Take some time to relax, get to know yourself better, cope with stress and anxiety, get organized, create something that outlasts you-plus, it's a cheap form of psychotherapy. This book is a comprehensive overview of the most widely used types of journaling. Learn which tools and supplies you'll need to get started and get tips on how to make writing into a habit you'll keep."
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Learn to Dye & Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-dye, Sun Printing, and More : Techniques, Projects, Tips, and Tricks
by Elisabeth Berkau
Learn to dye and print your own textiles and create stunning home décor accents, clothes, and more! Learn to Dye and Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, and Sun Print is the ultimate beginner-friendly guide that will show you everything you need to know to accomplish seven different fabric manipulation techniques – from sun and veggie printing to shibori, cyanotype, flower pounding, and more! With step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, see how easy and fun it is to transform old sheets, tablecloths, T-shirts, and more into gorgeous, one-of-a-kind printed pieces!
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