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1	Illustory Kit: Write & Illustrate Your Own Book! more books like this by Creations by You (Manufactured by) add to wishlist Youngsters can write and illustrate their very own hardbound book using this award-winning kit that includes markers and special pages to create an original story which is mailed back to the publisher. Each book features up to 12 pages with typesetting by the publisher, and includes author's name, title, illustration, and choice of six cover ... see all copies from $18.65!
2	Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts: An A-To-Z Guide with Detailed Instructions and Endless Inspiration more books like this by Martha Stewart Living Magazine (Editor) add to wishlist Organized by topic, this comprehensive resource contains projects, templates, and detailed instructions for more than 30 craft techniques such as beading, jewelry making, paper cutting, and silkscreening. Instructions for each technique are followed with how-to projects. see all copies from $18.00! new only from $18.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes more books like this by Elizabeth Zimmermann add to wishlist Do you love to knit - and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Sewing for Dummies more books like this by Janice Saunders Maresh add to wishlist Do you love to sew - or want to learn how? Then this book will have you in stitches in no time. There's nothing like the feeling of completing a project using beautiful fabrics and great timesaving tools and then sharing it with your family and friends. Plus, learning to sew will save you money too! Before long, you'll be stitching your own hems, ... see all copies from $2.58! new only from $3.42! \| SVS
5	The Art of Manipulating Fabric Art of Manipulating Fabric more books like this by Colette Wolff add to wishlist This volume demonstrates the techniques for the three-dimensional manipulation of fabric. It categorizes the techniques showing how they are related, giving examples of both modern and traditional variations. The techniques show how to reconstruct a flat piece of cloth using only a threaded needle. see all copies from $18.59! new only from $18.59! \| first editions
6	Learning to Weave more books like this by Deborah Chandler add to wishlist This book carries writing that is friendly and straightforward, and the illustrations and photographs are thorough and clear. All you need to know to weave with confidence is here: step-by-step warping (by three different methods), weaving technique, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of most common weave structures, and ... see all copies from $18.00! new only from $22.69!
7	Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac more books like this by Elizabeth Zimmermann add to wishlist A year's worth of classic, imaginative knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, more. 35 illustrations. see all copies from $3.10! new only from $3.83! \| SVS
8	Sock Innovation: Knitting Techniques & Patterns for One-Of-A-Kind Socks more books like this by Cookie A add to wishlist Cookie A., pioneer of the unconventional sock-think traveling stitches, mirrored pairs, twists on the heel, cables and lace-shares her secrets for making rule-breaking socks in "Sock Innovation". Even knitters who haven't been bitten by the sock bug will find fascinating technique information! "Sock Innovation" aims to increase the skills of the ... see all copies from $12.95! new only from $12.95! \| SVS
9	Artist Trading Cards Workshop: Create. Collect. Swap. more books like this by Bernie Berlin add to wishlist A world-wide phenomenon, Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are the rage among all types of creatives. Using a variety of mediums and techniques, artists and crafters drawing from a range of interests and experience create and trade these original works of art. With this book, readers will find the tools they need create their own ATCs and join the fun. ... see all copies from $4.86! new only from $4.86! \| SVS
10	Interior Design more books like this by John F Pile add to wishlist For one/two-semester or quarter introductory courses in Interior Design. Interior Design is the leading introduction to the field of interior design. Lavishly illustrated and comprehensive in its scope, this text focuses on the range of challenges facing designers in the 21st century. It helps students devise creative solutions to real design ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.98! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Jelly Roll Quilts: The Perfect Guide to Making the Most of the Latest Strip Rolls more books like this by Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott add to wishlist Jelly Rolls are the new fat quarter bundle! They consist of 2-1/2 inch strips of colour co-ordinated fabric, rolled up to create a solid disk and tied with a ribbon. Hugely popular Moda Fabrics now presents all their ranges in this appealing way, which allows quilters to sample a little of lots of different designs."Jelly Roll Quilts" is the first ... see all copies from $9.84! new only from $18.43! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Knitting Answer Book more books like this by Margaret Radcliffe add to wishlist Every avid knitter has faced this dilemma: deep into a project at midnight, just trying to finish one more row, and, then...oh no, a dropped stitch three rows back! Help! If only there was a 24-hour hotline to answer every question a knitter might encounter. Well, now there is, with THE KNITTING ANSWER BOOK. The expert author Margaret Radcliffe, ... see all copies from $8.09! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
13 view cover	Couture Sewing Techniques more books like this by Claire Shaeffer add to wishlist Covers sewing methods include how to hand stitch, finish edges and create closures, fit and shape, sew patch and bound pockets, tailor and line jackets, and construct and embellish eveningwear. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $14.55! \| signed copies \| SVS
14 view cover	Build Your Own Earth Oven: A Low-Cost Wood-Fired Mud Oven; Simple Sourdough Bread; Perfect Loaves more books like this by Kiko Denzer add to wishlist Earth ovens combine the utility of a wood-fired, retained-heat oven with the ease and timeless beauty of earthen construction. Building one will appeal to bakers, builders, and beginners of all kinds, from: the serious or aspiring baker who wants the best low-cost bread oven, togardeners who want a centerpiece for a beautiful outdoor kitchen, ... see all copies from $11.25! new only from $11.25! \| SVS
15 view cover	Teach Yourself Visually Knitting more books like this by Sharon Turner add to wishlist Do you learn faster by seeing and doing than by wading through tedious instructions? Then get yourself some yarn and needles and get knitting! "Teach Yourself Visually Knitting" shows you the basics - photo by photo and stitch by stitch. You begin with the essential knit and purl stitches and advance to bobbles, cables, lace, and fancy color work. ... see all copies from $12.64! new only from $14.81! \| SVS
16 view cover	Friendship Bracelets more books like this by Laura Torres add to wishlist The Ultimate Friendship Bracelet Book, with super-clear directions for designs ranging from simple to simply amazing. The back cover doubles as a clipboard (clip included) so bracelets can be made directly beside their instructions. Comes with ten different colours of floss, plus some beads for the fanciest ones; all together, supplies to ... see all copies from $2.98! new only from $120.90!
17 view cover	Comp Illus GT Furniture & Cabi more books like this by Andy Rae add to wishlist This is the ultimate reference work - a graphic step-by-step presentation of basic furniture construction techniques. Expert woodworker Andy Rae brings organisation, enthusiasm and more than 20 years experience of cabinetmaking to this essential book. Readers will acquire a working knowledge of woodworking materials, a higher level of control over ... see all copies from $14.16! new only from $26.83! \| SVS
18 view cover	Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits more books like this by Wendy D Johnson add to wishlist This title offers a simple new approach to knitting socks that saves wool and always gives a perfect fit. It features more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, with a sock for every foot and a pattern for every knitter! It includes how-tos, tips and techniques, as well as the pros and cons behind all the options. Wendy D. Johnson shows knitters a ... see all copies from $13.00! new only from $13.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	Knitting for Dummies more books like this by Pam Allen, Trisha Malcolm (Foreword by) add to wishlist This is now updated and better than ever the bestselling guide to knitting brilliant, timeless pieces. "Knitting For Dummies" consistently ranks among our top selling "Dummies" titles since it published six years ago, with 300,000 copies sold. "Knitting For Dummies, Second Edition", is for those new to the craft who are looking for a great ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
20 view cover	Beyond the Square: Crochet Motifs: 144 Circles, Hexagons, Triangles, Squares, and Other Unexpected Shapes more books like this by Edie Eckman add to wishlist Learn to crochet, make a granny square. It's a simple formula that has held true for decades. Crocheters love granny squares because the technique is simple to learn but the possibilities are endless. Vary the colours. Use the same colours but change their placement. Add unique images. Make the same square over and over but in different sizes. ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
21 view cover	Sewing 101 more books like this by Creative Publishing International add to wishlist Sewing is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of sewing. This book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful sewing tip sidebars, and a painstakingly detailed glossary, Sewing teaches you how to sew successfully. You will learn ... see all copies from $9.89! new only from $17.56!
22 view cover	It's a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls more books like this by Susan Breier add to wishlist Helps you sew fabric strips into containers. Start with a plate shape to learn the technique, and experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes. see all copies from $12.00! new only from $12.66! \| SVS
23 view cover	Teach Yourself Visually Jewelry Making & Beading more books like this by Chris Franchetti Michaels add to wishlist This is a step by step, full color VISUAL guide to the art of jewelry making. A 2006 study found that beading and jewelry making is the nation's sixth most popular craft. This guide shows readers how to do everything from basic bead stringing to wire wrapping, all in the series' easy to follow, full color format. The book includes 20 detailed ... see all copies from $11.58! new only from $14.81! \| SVS
24 view cover	New Complete Guide to Sewing more books like this by Robert Dolezal, Reader's Digest add to wishlist This volume provides the guidance you need to sew successfully, whatever your level of skill. Comprehensive step-by-step instructions cover everything from cutting out patterns to making sleeves and fitting zips, and are accompanied by thousands of colourful illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. This encyclopaedia of sewing includes detailed ... see all copies from $15.75! new only from $16.28! \| SVS
25 view cover	Extreme Pumpkins: Diabolical Do-It-Yourself Designs to Amuse Your Friends and Scare Your Neighbors more books like this by Tom Nardone add to wishlist Based on his popular and addictive Web site, ExtremePumpkins.com, Nardone creates a full-color guide to pumpkin carving thats truly frightening. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS

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