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Sewing

Couture Sewing Techniques
by Claire B. Shaeffer

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Home sewers who want to create the elegance, detail and polish of couture garments will find this book a comprehensive source of techniques.... (read more)
 
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Book Collecting

ABC for Book Collectors 8th Edition
by John Carter

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Eighth edition, completely revised and re-set, with additional information and an Introduction by Nicolas Barker. Shaken, Unsophisticated, Harleian Style, Fingerprint, E-book, Dentelle. Can you define these terms? If not, this is the book for you... (read more)
 
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Woodworking

The Complete Guide To Sharpening
by Leonard Lee

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Lee, a well-known tool manufacturer, covers the practical and technical information to sharpen tools quickly, efficiently and safely. Descriptive photos, clear line drawings and step-by-step instructions show exactly how to improve the performance and... (read more)
 
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Quilting

Passionate Patchwork: Over 20 Original Quilt Designs
by Kaffe Fassett

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Exciting, saturated color schemes are the hallmark of works by renowned knitwear designer and decorative artist Kaffe Fassett. In this book, Fassett brings his brilliant color sense to the art of quilting. His new patchwork designs explore the use of... (read more)
 
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Coin Collecting

50 State Quarters Collector's Folder 1999-2008: Denver and Philadelphia Mints
by Not Available (na)

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It's a coin collector's dream folder, with a space for every state's newly designed quarters--arranged according to the year each was minted--along with dozens of fascinating facts. When Congress passed the "50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act... (read more)
 
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Altered Art and Collage

Collage Techniques: A Guide for Artists and Illustrators
by Gerald F Brommer

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After teaching the collage process -- from cutting and tearing to overlaying and finishing -- the author demonstrates use of papers, photos, and fabrics.... (read more)
 
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Toys

Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals
by Therese Lasky

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The perfect gift for a crafty person! You can make a stuffed ice cream cone or even a tea bag, and the pattern pieces are in an envelope in the back of the book. Recommended by Lorraine, Powells.com... (read more)
 
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Metal Technique

Complete Metalsmith ProPlus Edition
by Tim McCreight

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The Complete Metalsmith ProPlus Edition includes the Professional print version, plus a CD that contains the full text of the book in a format that you can read, search and print on your computer. Additional materials include the text of two additional... (read more)
 
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Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self
by Stephanie Tourles

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Radiantly healthy skin, hair, feet, hands, eyes, and nails. Commercial beauty products make this promise every day and live up to it with varying degrees of success. Stephanie Tourles offers a better solution to everyone frustrated with the endless cycle... (read more)
 
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  1. Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire B. Shaeffer
  2. ABC for Book Collectors 8th Edition by John Carter
  3. The Complete Guide To Sharpening by Leonard Lee
  4. Woodworking Basics by Peter Korn
  5. Passionate Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett
  6. 50 State Quarters Collector's Folder 1999-2008 by Sterling
  7. Collage Techniques by Gerald F Brommer
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Custom Fixed-Blade Knives Custom Fixed-Blade Knives
by David Darom

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Introducing the reader to the art of custom fixed-blade knives, the author has chosen to feature 26 world class knifemakers - each with their own individual look and feel. In addition to the high quality illustrations the author presented comprehensive... (read more)
 
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Among the Gently Mad Among the Gently Mad
by Nicholas Basbanes

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A field guide for the modern book collector From the author of A Gentle Madness-a book with more than seventy thousand copies in print that delighted bibliophiles everywhere-comes a twenty-first-century guide to book collecting that deals with both the... (read more)
 
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Needlework

Chic Knits for Stylish Babies: 65 Charming Patterns for the First Year
by Patricia Wagner

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Baby looking a little dowdy? Spruce up even the frumpiest babies with Chic Knits for Stylish Babies. With 65 adorable patterns for sweaters, pants, jumpers, overalls, vests, coats, jackets, scarves, booties, hats, and blankets, this book will soon make... (read more)
 
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Jewelry Collecting

Costume Jewelry (Pocket Collectibles)
by Judith Miller

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Covering all the major designers and styles from the 1920s through the present day, this elegant and stylish guide to costume jewelry features hot collecting trends, and spotlights major designers.... (read more)
 
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General

Polymer Clay, Creative Traditions
by Judy Belcher

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Through 300 stunning photographs and engaging text, Belcher reveals how the decorative arts of the past can be expressed in polymer clay. The text includes tips and techniques to creating works of art that blend a great material of today with the... (read more)
 
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Beading

Easy Beading Volume 2 the Best Projects From
by Beadstyle Magazine

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Crystals, gemstones, glass, metal, and beads are used in 140 fast, fun projects from "BeadStyle" magazine. 1,000 color illustrations.... (read more)
 
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Knitting

25 Cushions To Knit
by Debbie Abrahams

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A collection of 25 stunning cushion designs, split into six lifestyle settings to suit modern-day living. Full instructions for each design, with fabulous colour photographs of the finished cushions.... (read more)
 
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Furniture Making

Thos. Moser's Measured Shop Drawings
by Thos Moser

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“Moser has produced a wealth of beautiful furniture in a style that combines the best traits of Shaker and other traditional American styles. This title offers measured drawings for a number of Moser’s works, with close-ups of particularly... (read more)
 
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