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Learning to create knit garments without needles is the focus of this stitch-pattern collection and instructional reference. By using long looms, crafters can simplify two-color work, master larger projects, and make double-knit fabrics with more options for surface texture. From simple scarves to detailed felted slippers, the designs in this resource will allure seasoned experts looking for new ways to knit, as well as beginner-level stitchers who...
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Excerpt: "To treat of the practice of fiction is to deal with the newest, most fluid and least formulated of the arts. The exploration of origins is always fascinating; but the attempt to relate the modern novel to the tale of Joseph and his Brethren is of purely historic interest. Modern fiction really began when the "action" of the novel was transferred from the street to the soul; and this step was probably first taken when Madame de La Fayette,...
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"Get it right the first time! Calamity-free crochet is a comprehensive, quick-reference guide for both new and advanced crocheters. It presents easy-to-follow advice on tools and materials, troubleshooting tips, and step-by-step techniques. What do you do if your stitches keep twisting? What happens if you've counted your stitches incorrectly? How do you substitute yarns, and what do you do if your border doesn't lie flat? Organized by the stages...
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Step-by-step photographic sequences guide you through a comprehensive range of shaping, firing, and decorating techniques, so you can begin making wonderful ceramics even if you've never attempted pottery before. Learn about essential tools and equipment and different types and constituencies of clay; study methods of building pots using slabbing, coiling, throwing, and molding, and find out how to create a range of different shapes and forms. Includes...
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"For Heather Jones, inspiration can be anywhere. For her debut book, Quilt Local, she designed a collection of 20 quilts, each inspired by objects and places close to home--country roads, cityscapes, street signs--the landscape of her existence. Then, in a fascinating exercise in color theory and design play, she reworked each one in a second palette to show what a striking difference just a few basic changes can make. Pattern by pattern, Jones takes...
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In this delightfully illustrated book Susie Wynne shows how to draw and paint a range of popular pets in watercolor - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses - in step-by-step detail.
Learning how to paint your pet has great popular appeal. The Daily Mail weekend color supplement has already featured Susie Wynne's work twice and this brought in a huge postbag.
Susie specializes in painting people's pets and over the years she has perfected her drawing...
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Needle felting is the simple process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. It's a fun craft that is easy to learn and gets amazing results. With just a few basic tools and simple step by steps, you'll be on your way to making your own adorable felted creations. In this beautifully designed book, discover the relaxing craft of needle felting and learn how to make delightful creations to use and wear. Following the basic method,...
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The author, also the creator of the crochet blog MakeAndDoCrew, shares beginner-friendly Corner to corner, or C2C, crochet projects.
Corner to corner crochet-- also known as C2C crochet-- is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Coppom presents a collection of modern projects all made using the C2C technique: afghans and blankets, pillows, a bathroom rug and stunning wearables....
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