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Many stories tell of damsels in distress, who are rescued from the clutches of fire-breathing dragons by knights in shining armor, and swept off to live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this is not one of those stories. True, when Creel’s aunt suggests sacrificing her to the local dragon, it is with the hope that the knight will marry Creel and that everyone (aunt and family included) will benefit... (more)

Day the Falls Stood Still, The

by Cathy Marie Buchanan

Steeped in the intriguing history of Niagara Falls, this epic love story is as rich, spellbinding, and majestic as the falls themselves. 1915. The dawn of the hydroelectric power era in Niagara Falls. Seventeen-year-old Bess Heath has led a sheltered existence as the youngest daughter of the director of the Niagara Power Company. After graduation day at her boarding school, she is impatient to return to her... (more)

Just Pockets: Sewing Techniques and Design Ideas

Just Pockets: Sewing Techniques and Design Ideas

by Pat Moyes

Sewing teacher Pat Moyes takes readers step-by-step thrugh the process of making pockets, from the most basic to quite complex. Moyes provides all the techniques and tricks to give every pocket a professional look. This well-organized book gives all sewers the inspiration and instruction to design and create beautifully executed pockets for any garment. 32 photos. 60 drawings.

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques

Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques

by Kristina Harris

This vintage how-to manual—the first modern American sewing book—provided turn-of-the-century seamstresses with clear instructions for altering patterns, hand-sewing stitches, and creating shirt-blouses, skirts, wedding and evening gowns, coats, maternity wear, undergarments, children’s clothing and other apparel. Today’s sewing enthusiasts will learn about such lost arts as boning a bodice, creating bust... (more)

New Complete Guide to Sewing

by Editors of Reader's Digest

The best-selling comprehensive, practical, and inspiring sewing reference, now fully revised and updated. Clear, simple instructions by sewing experts, and thousands of illustrations and diagrams show each stage of the sewing process. This guide is the standard stitch-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers.

Sewing with Sergers : The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing

Sewing with Sergers : The Complete Handbook for Overlock Sewing

by Gail Brown, Pati Palmer

Beginning sergers will benefit from this introductory guide to the serger machine and basic serging techniques. Information on the function of a serger and instructions on machine maintenance are provided along with step-by-step guidelines on sewing straight lines and curves, turning corners, and creating professional-looking seams. Additional details on stitch types, flatlocking, fabric tension, decorative... (more)

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Dragon Slippers

by Jessica Day George