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Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects

Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects

by Amy Butler

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents more than 25 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use—pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover of this full-color, lay-flat spiralbound... (more)

Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats & Cool Caps

Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats & Cool Caps

by Afya Ibomu

Celebrities such as Erykah Badu, Dennis Rodman, Common, and Lauryn Hill are huge fans of Afya Ibomu’s colorful hats and caps. In GET YOUR CROCHET ON!: Hip Hats and Cool Caps , Afya presents 20 step-by-step patterns of her most popular designs for women, men, and children. Chock-full of designs that are simple enough for a beginner but stylish enough for the most seasoned crochet artist, GET YOUR... (more)

Paper Fashions: Design Your Own Styles (Klutz)

Paper Fashions: Design Your Own Styles (Klutz)

Turn colorful paper, ribbons and beads into glamorous fashion and accessories. All designs are completely customizable and the provided stencils will have you creating boutiques-full of outfits for shopping in the city, or heading to the ball. Miniature hangers are included so you can turn your designs into fashionable stationery, bookmarks, magnets and more. Bellisima!

Easy-to-Make Noah's Ark in Full Color (Models & Toys)

Easy-to-Make Noah's Ark in Full Color (Models & Toys)

by A. G. Smith

Splendid 11"-long ark—complete with Noah and 22 animals (polar bears, crocodiles, ostriches, more)—all printed on both sides of heavy stock. Instructions.

Make Your Own Egyptian Pryamid (Make Your Own)

Make Your Own Egyptian Pryamid (Make Your Own)

by Amazon Publishing

Ancient Egypt springs to life with this dazzling book-and-model kit. Young archaeologists can construct a pyramid, sphinx, mummy case, and other relics of the days of the pharaohs. As kids assemble the finely detailed full-color models, they'll enjoy concise, richly illustrated introductions to this fabled empire.

Make This Model Trojan Horse (Usborne Cut-Out Models)

Make This Model Trojan Horse (Usborne Cut-Out Models)

by Iain Ashman

Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts

by Joelle Hoverson

More than half of the projects in this book can be completed in less than 8 hours In an age of mass-produced, look-alike merchandise, there’s no greater pleasure than to receive—or to give—a handmade gift. To make gifts for family and friends testifies to your esteem for them and to your loving dedication of precious energy and time. And there’s the rub. These days, few people have time to create elaborate... (more)

Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!

Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!

by Christen Haden

If you're a fan of amigurumi, you already know that super-sweet crocheted bunnies and kitties and pandas have taken the indie craft world by storm. Well, the dolls in Creepy Cute Crochet eat your typical amigurumi for breakfast. This unique craft book contains more than 25 patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings, vampires, aliens, robots, and even Death himself. Each easy-to-follow pattern is presented with... (more)

Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)

Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)

by John Green, Text by Stanley Appelbaum

Over 40 illustrations depict building of Parthenon, wedding procession, Olympian games, trial of Socrates, many more.

Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business

Craft, Inc.: Turn Your Creative Hobby into a Business

by Meg Mateo Ilasco

Craft, Inc. is the hipster business primer for entrepreneurial crafters to turn what they do for fun into what they do for money. Pro crafter Meg Mateo Ilasco offers a step-by-step guide to everything from developing products and naming the company to writing a business plan, applying for licenses, and paying taxes. Chapters on sales, marketing, trade shows, and publicity round out the mix. Plus, in-depth... (more)

Crafts and hobbies

An exceptional instruction book of over 40 crafts explained in detail-leatherworking, candlemaking, basketry, stained glass, origami, quiltmaking, woodworking, wine-making, book-binding, and much more. Also includes specific projects for most of the crafts.

Bass Ackwards and Belly Up

by Liz Craft

For readers of the New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl and A-List series, here is a smart and highly commercial first novel about four best friends who, after graduating high school, decide to postpone the standard college route to pursue their creative dreams. Harper Waddle, Sophie Bushell, and Kate Foster are about to commit the ultimate suburban sin--bailing on college to each pursue their dreams: write... (more)

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans

by Jan Eaton

From Art Deco–inspired geometric designs to traditional checkerboard stripes and elaborate motifs, this guide helps crafters rediscover crochet with more than 200 fabulous block patterns. Employing traditional styles and contemporary colors, crocheted blocks inspire crafters to create a dynamic palette of color, pattern, and texture by mixing, matching, and combining. Step-by-step instructions accompany each... (more)

Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of Fiction Writing)

Beginnings, Middles & Ends (Elements of Fiction Writing)

by Nancy Kress

Covering the main elements of fiction writing, Beginnings, Middles & Ends demonstrates effective solutions for potential problems, from how to hook the editor in the 1st few paragraphs to building drama and credibililty in prose.'

ReadyMade: How to Make [Almost] Everything: A Do-It-Yourself Primer

ReadyMade: How to Make [Almost] Everything: A Do-It-Yourself Primer

by Shoshana Berger

HOW TO MAKE {ALMOST} EVERYTHING A Do-It-Yourself Primer You need this book. As the stuff of life piles up and things spin out of control, we could all use a little help. These never-before-seen designs and how-tos are full of surprise and wonder. Learn how to turn everyday objects into spellbinding inventions to give away to friends or keep for yourself. Our simple self-improvement techniques will make you... (more)

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Needlecrafts

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Needlecrafts

by The Editors of Good Housekeeping

With these lavish illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll become a master of all the needle arts—and make beautiful items to use and display. “Crafters discover the joys of appliqué, knitting, crochet, and embroidery in one book. Plenty of step-by-step photographs and precise instructions help crafters make their own garments, accessories, and household items.”— Arts & Crafts.

Scene and Structure (Elements of Fiction Writing)

Scene and Structure (Elements of Fiction Writing)

by Jack M. Bickham

Using many examples from his own work, Jack Bickham shows writers how to construct solid, believable narratives that keep editors and readers anxiously turning the pages.'

Writing Successful Self-Help and How-To Books (Wiley Books for Writers Series)

Writing Successful Self-Help and How-To Books (Wiley Books for Writers Series)

by Jean Stine

" If you follow only a third of Jean's advice, you'll have a successful book ." —Jeremy Tarcher, Publisher Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc. " After Jean reworked my first draft, paperback rights sold for $137,000 ." —Timmen Cermak, M.D., author of A Time to Heal: The Road to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics Mastering the craft and understanding the mechanics of writing self-help and how-to books is... (more)

Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker

Stitch 'N Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker

by Debbie Stoller

Lacy, sexy summer tops. Chic, cozy sweaters. Chunky, funky hats and colorfully crafty afghans—it all starts with the single, simple act of wrapping a hook around a strand of yarn. Then come the stitches, the flourishes, the unlimited creativity. Stylish, cheeky in tone, chock-full of information and inspiration, this is the indispensable guide. Learn the skills. Speak the lingo. Make the stuff. And give old granny... (more)

The Art and Craft of Paper

by Faith Shannon, Peter Marshall

Produced in association with the Florentine marbling firm, Il Papiro, this lavishly illustrated introduction to hand-crafted paper reveals how anyone, without special artistic training, can make an irresistible array of elegant paper artifacts, devise an ?innovative paper sculpture, or bind a handmade book. From basic instructions on pulping, drying, and forming paper sheets, to creating marbled, block-printed,... (more)

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