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200 new motifs for stranded colorwork in non-traditional charts derived from graphic design elements. Includes sections on choosing colors, working floats, reading charts, and five projects utilizing modern motifs.

2) craft a day 365 simple handmade projects

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3) elegant soutache

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4) Extraordinary hand lettering: creative lettering ideas for celebrations, events, decor, & more

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Wai, Doris

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Are you a curious hand lettering beginner or long-time enthusiast looking to take your craft to the next level? Or are you a DIY guru or event planner wishing to breathe new life into a boring gift, event signage, or party décor? Extraordinary Hand Lettering opens your eyes to the endless possibilities in the world of creative lettering, showing you how to work with types of surfaces, such as wood, glass and acrylic, chalk, and even mirrors. First,...

5) Geek knits: over 30 projects for fantasy fanatics, science fiction fiends, and knitting nerds

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Carr, Toni

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A collection of over thirty knitting patterns inspired by popular science fiction and fantasy culture includes designs for the scarf worn by Darcy in Thor, muggle inspired sweater, and six-sided dice pillows. "Are you ready to embrace your inner geek? This fun and fashionable compendium of knitting patterns definitely leans toward the Dark Side--but who says the Dark Side can't be chic and colorful, too? With projects ranging from easy to advanced,...

6) The granny square book: timeless techniques & fresh ideas for crocheting square by square

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Hubert, Margaret

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"Techniques for crocheting granny squares with basic instructions, now with 100 motifs and 25 all new projects!"

7) The hand-stitched surface: slow stitching and mixed-media techniques for fabric and paper

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Krawczyk, Lynn

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"The Hand-Stitched Surface offers inspiring techniques and beautiful projects for creating richly layered mixed-media surfaces on paper and fabric to encourage stitchers to slow down and savor their handiwork"--

8) Inspired origami: projects to calm the mind and soothe the soul

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Morin, John

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"Perfect for fans of the mindful activity books, readers will "unfold" their minds while making stunning creations with this fun, fully interactive package. Inspired Origami will show readers how the peaceful pastime of creating papercraft art can calm the minds of crafters of all skill levels. The book features an introduction on achieving mindfulness through origami, a history of the craft, basic rules, and all the information needed to get started....

9) Japanese knitting stitch bible: 260 exquisite patterns by Hitomi Shida

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Shida, Hitomi

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Japanese knitting guru Hitomi Shida is known for combining different classic stitches to create unique new patters. In Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible she shares some of the best that Japanese needlework has to offer. Strikingly original stitches and variations on every classic stitch imaginable result in patters that form the basis of stylish new knitted garments. Featuring some rewardingly intricate cables, popcorn stitches, twisted stitches, edgings...

10) Knitting without tears: basic techniques and easy-to-follow directions for garments to fit all sizes

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Zimmermann, Elizabeth

11) Literary yarns: crochet patterns inspired by classic books

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Wang, Cindy

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"Featuring 22 crocheted dolls drawn from 16 beloved novels and plays, this easy-to-follow craft book is perfect for bibliophiles and crafters of all skill levels. Literature lovers can decorate bookshelves, proclaim a love of reading, and show off crafting skills with adorable amigurumi, sweet crocheted characters that are simple to make and impossible to resist! All that's needed are a few readily available materials and beginner crochet skills,...

12) Macramé: the craft of creative knotting for your home

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Zedenius, Fanny

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"Swedish designer Fanny Zedenius has revitalised the art of macramé, giving this nostalgic craft a modern twist. Macramé features a collection of over 20 beautifully designed projects to make for your home, as well as everything you need to know to master the art of creative knotting. With just your hands and some lengths of rope, you can make macramé plant hangars, wall hangings, dream catchers and more. Macramé truly is a craft for all, regardless...

13) New stamped metal jewelry: innovative techniques for 23 custom jewelry designs

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Kelly, Lisa Niven

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"Since the publication of Lisa Niven Kelly's first book on metal stamping, the craft has undergone a revolution, with more design stamps available than ever before. This hotly-anticipated follow up, authored together with Taryn McCabe, gives you even more new ways to create personalized stamped jewelry. Inside you will learn fresh techniques such as mandala stamping, and find patterns for more than 20 projects: a trendy chevron necklace, chandelier...

14) New tatting: modern lace motifs & projects

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Morimoto, Tomoko

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A beautiful and detailed introduction to tatting! Tatting is a means of creating lace by looping threads together using tiny shuttles and one's fingers (with occasional help from a crochet hook).

15) Paper illuminated: includes 15 projects for making handcrafted luminaria, lanterns, screens, lamp shades, and window treatments

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Hiebert, Helen

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A craft book on illuminated paper that takes the reader beyond stationary to create home furnishings. Includes 15 projects with step-by-step instructions. Photos.

16) Paper Panda's guide to papercutting

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Firchau, Louise

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"This book has Paper Panda&#x;s very distinctive stamp on it and begins with a design section which takes the reader through a very personal account of what inspires her, how she works, and how Paper Panda came about. The techniques involved in papercutting are fairly simple and easy to explain, and this is covered through step-by-step demos. There is a design section, taking readers through the design process itself and including numerous examples...

17) Supercraft: easy projects for every weekend

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Pester, Sophie

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52 creative craft and sewing projects easy enough to complete in just one weekend, divided by season.