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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2017
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| 350+ Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets by Jan EatonOffering a treasury of tips, techniques, and trade secrets for crocheters (both new and experienced), this wide-ranging book provides numerous projects and quick fixes for problems crocheters may encounter. It also discusses everything from choosing the right hook and yarn to creating your own designs. Step-by-step color photos enhance the text and will have readers crocheting something fine in no time. |
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How to Draw Zentangles : In Simple Steps by Ann Marie IrvineLearn to draw zentangle-inspired designs with this step-by-step book by well-known doodler Ann Marie Irvine. From owls and hummingbirds to fish and seashells, and with a mixture of simple and more complex designs beautifully laid out in easy-to-follow stages, both beginners and more experienced artists will find they have the variety and guidance to start them on their zentangle journey.
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Zentangle Sourcebook : The Ultimate Resource for Mindful Drawing by Jane MabaixThis is just the book that the many devotees of tangling have been waiting for. Packed with step-outs of more than 70 of the most popular tangles, many of them created by Zentangle originators, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, together with finished artworks showing how they can be used, this book's wealth of visual treats will provide endless inspiration and stimulation for tanglers of all levels of experience. The handy size only adds to the book's attractiveness, enabling users to create patterns while they are on the move. Everything the avid tangler needs is into this delightful resource.
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| Bravetart: Iconic American Desserts by Stella ParksSo you want to make -- from scratch -- the candy bars, vanilla wafers, toaster pastries, and other sweet treats you usually see in a package? And maybe you'd also like to make snickerdoodles, chocolate pudding, vanilla ice cream, and other classic dishes? You're in luck! Stella Parks, an award-winning pastry chef, spent five years creating the 100+ recipes (and 200 or so variations) in this stunning book, which also includes vintage ads and historical details, including the surprising origin of Key lime pie. |
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Crafting for Cat Ladies : 35 Purr-Fect Feline Projects by Kat RobertsFor cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect! Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections--accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat print jeans to kitty-shaped coasters and cat-themed tablecloth. Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step photography as well as an overview of the tools and materials used in the book and all necessary templates.
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| The Art of Memoir by Mary KarrMemoirs have been having a moment for a while now. If you want to write your own and would like an irreverent guide, this funny yet full-bodied bestseller is a good place to start. Mary Karr, a university professor and the author of three acclaimed memoirs (The Liar's Club, Cherry, and Lit), uses examples from her own books (along with others by favorite authors), shares literary anecdotes, and discusses her writing process while identifying the elements of a successful memoir. |
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350+ Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets
by Jan Eaton
Offering a treasury of tips, techniques, and trade secrets for crocheters (both new and experienced), this wide-ranging book provides numerous projects and quick fixes for problems crocheters may encounter. It also discusses everything from choosing the right hook and yarn to creating your own designs. Step-by-step color photos enhance the text and will have readers crocheting something fine in no time.
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