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Snacking Cakes

Snacking Cakes

Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings

by Arefi, Yossy

Book - 2020

Here is a collection of no-fuss quick to make recipes. These simple single-layered cakes are made using only one bowl and ingredients you will have in yo...Show more Here is a collection of no-fuss quick to make recipes. These simple single-layered cakes are made using only one bowl and ingredients you will have in your cupboard. They have simple adornments and are a quick make to easy take for potlucks or to have when friends come around with coffee. Show less

Here is a collection of no-fuss quick to make recipes. These simple single-layered cakes are made using only one bowl and ingredients you will have in yo...Show more Here is a collection of no-fuss quick to make recipes. These simple single-layered cakes are made using only one bowl and ingredients you will have in your cupboard. They have simple adornments and are a quick make to easy take for potlucks or to have when friends come around with coffee. Show less

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Jane Austen Embroidery

Jane Austen Embroidery

Regency Patterns Reimagined for Modern Stitchers

by Batchelor, Jennie

Book - 2020

Embroidery patterns from her Jane Austen's era are repurposed into fifteen modern sewing projects to embroider clothes, accessories, and housewares includ...Show more Embroidery patterns from her Jane Austen's era are repurposed into fifteen modern sewing projects to embroider clothes, accessories, and housewares including an evening bag, a muslin shawl, an apron, a floral napkin set and tablecloth. Suitable for needle workers at all experience levels. Show less

Embroidery patterns from her Jane Austen's era are repurposed into fifteen modern sewing projects to embroider clothes, accessories, and housewares includ...Show more Embroidery patterns from her Jane Austen's era are repurposed into fifteen modern sewing projects to embroider clothes, accessories, and housewares including an evening bag, a muslin shawl, an apron, a floral napkin set and tablecloth. Suitable for needle workers at all experience levels. Show less

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Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery

Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery

Visual Guide to 120 Essential Stitches for Stunning Designs

by Boggon, Sharon, 1956-

Book - 2020

This reference guide shows how to make 120 hand-embroidery stitches, and ideas for combining the stitches to create contemporary embroidery patterns. This reference guide shows how to make 120 hand-embroidery stitches, and ideas for combining the stitches to create contemporary embroidery patterns. Show less

This reference guide shows how to make 120 hand-embroidery stitches, and ideas for combining the stitches to create contemporary embroidery patterns. This reference guide shows how to make 120 hand-embroidery stitches, and ideas for combining the stitches to create contemporary embroidery patterns. Show less

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Love your Creative Space

Love your Creative Space

A Visual Guide to Creating An Inspiring & Organized Studio Without Breaking the Bank

by Bowman, Lilo, 1962-

Book - 2020

A guide showing you how to plan, develop and use creative spaces all sorts of crafts, and includes photographs of various artist studios for ideas. A guide showing you how to plan, develop and use creative spaces all sorts of crafts, and includes photographs of various artist studios for ideas. Show less

A guide showing you how to plan, develop and use creative spaces all sorts of crafts, and includes photographs of various artist studios for ideas. A guide showing you how to plan, develop and use creative spaces all sorts of crafts, and includes photographs of various artist studios for ideas. Show less

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Capturing Motion

Capturing Motion

My Life in High-speed Nature Photography

by Dalton, Stephen, 1938-

Book - 2020

A retrospective look at his career by Stephen Dalton, a pioneer in high speed nature photography. Includes details of working with film, building specialized equipment and work in the field. Many original photographs. A retrospective look at his career by Stephen Dalton, a pioneer in high speed nature photography. Includes details of working with film, building specialized equipment and work in the field. Many original photographs. Show less

A retrospective look at his career by Stephen Dalton, a pioneer in high speed nature photography. Includes details of working with film, building specialized equipment and work in the field. Many original photographs. A retrospective look at his career by Stephen Dalton, a pioneer in high speed nature photography. Includes details of working with film, building specialized equipment and work in the field. Many original photographs. Show less

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Season to Taste

Season to Taste

Quilts to Warm your Home All Year Long

by Dayon, Jessica

Book - 2020

Designer Jessica Dayon offers three quilt seasons for each season with colours to match.There are patterns for both lap and bed quilts. Designer Jessica Dayon offers three quilt seasons for each season with colours to match.There are patterns for both lap and bed quilts. Show less

Designer Jessica Dayon offers three quilt seasons for each season with colours to match.There are patterns for both lap and bed quilts. Designer Jessica Dayon offers three quilt seasons for each season with colours to match.There are patterns for both lap and bed quilts. Show less

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Crochet Hacking

Crochet Hacking

Repair and Refashion your Clothes With Crochet

by Friedlander-Collins, Emma

Book - 2020

Repair, transform and give new life to unworn clothes or old favourites with crochet. There are step-by-step instructions on crocheting into denim, jersey, wool and other fabrics. Repair, transform and give new life to unworn clothes or old favourites with crochet. There are step-by-step instructions on crocheting into denim, jersey, wool and other fabrics. Show less

Repair, transform and give new life to unworn clothes or old favourites with crochet. There are step-by-step instructions on crocheting into denim, jersey, wool and other fabrics. Repair, transform and give new life to unworn clothes or old favourites with crochet. There are step-by-step instructions on crocheting into denim, jersey, wool and other fabrics. Show less

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Crochet for Play

Crochet for Play

90 Patterns for Food and Kitchen

by Förthmann, Lucia

Book - 2020

These crochet patterns for 90 foods and kitchen items will encourage a child's imaginative play in their play kitchen. These toys can be made quickly with left over yarn. These crochet patterns for 90 foods and kitchen items will encourage a child's imaginative play in their play kitchen. These toys can be made quickly with left over yarn. Show less

These crochet patterns for 90 foods and kitchen items will encourage a child's imaginative play in their play kitchen. These toys can be made quickly with left over yarn. These crochet patterns for 90 foods and kitchen items will encourage a child's imaginative play in their play kitchen. These toys can be made quickly with left over yarn. Show less

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40 Bird Boxes, Feeders & Birdbaths

40 Bird Boxes, Feeders & Birdbaths

Practical Projects to Turn your Garden Into A Haven for Birds

Book - 2020

Included here are easy instructions and 500 photographs to create bird boxes, feeders and birdbaths for various bird species as well as tips to attract birds for feeding and nesting. Included here are easy instructions and 500 photographs to create bird boxes, feeders and birdbaths for various bird species as well as tips to attract birds for feeding and nesting. Show less

Included here are easy instructions and 500 photographs to create bird boxes, feeders and birdbaths for various bird species as well as tips to attract birds for feeding and nesting. Included here are easy instructions and 500 photographs to create bird boxes, feeders and birdbaths for various bird species as well as tips to attract birds for feeding and nesting. Show less

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Mermaid Crafts

Mermaid Crafts

25 Magical Projects for Deep Sea Fun

by Gallego, Isabel Urbina

Book - 2019

Each mermaid craft includes a list of materials, templates, detailed instructions to help you out along the way. Join in on the mermaid frenzy with these unique and creative craft projects! These projects are for crafters of all levels. Each mermaid craft includes a list of materials, templates, detailed instructions to help you out along the way. Join in on the mermaid frenzy with these unique and creative craft projects! These projects are for crafters of all levels. Show less

Each mermaid craft includes a list of materials, templates, detailed instructions to help you out along the way. Join in on the mermaid frenzy with these unique and creative craft projects! These projects are for crafters of all levels. Each mermaid craft includes a list of materials, templates, detailed instructions to help you out along the way. Join in on the mermaid frenzy with these unique and creative craft projects! These projects are for crafters of all levels. Show less

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Zero Waste Gift Wrap

Zero Waste Gift Wrap

30 Ideas for Furoshiki and Other Sustainable Solutions

by Leech, Christine

Book - 2020

Here are some sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting to reduce waste. Also included are some ideas for present toppers made from unwanted fabric and yarn scraps. Here are some sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting to reduce waste. Also included are some ideas for present toppers made from unwanted fabric and yarn scraps. Show less

Here are some sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting to reduce waste. Also included are some ideas for present toppers made from unwanted fabric and yarn scraps. Here are some sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting to reduce waste. Also included are some ideas for present toppers made from unwanted fabric and yarn scraps. Show less

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A Partridge in A Pear Tree

A Partridge in A Pear Tree

Crochet the 12 Birds of Christmas

by Lord, Kerry

Book - 2020

Start creating early for Christmas this year! This is a collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas including John the Spotted Woodpecker...Show more Start creating early for Christmas this year! This is a collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas including John the Spotted Woodpecker for 12 Drummers Drumming, Lydia the Greylag Goose for 6 Geese a-laying and, of course, Felix the Partridge in a pear tree. this is Christmas fun at its most creative. Show less

Start creating early for Christmas this year! This is a collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas including John the Spotted Woodpecker...Show more Start creating early for Christmas this year! This is a collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas including John the Spotted Woodpecker for 12 Drummers Drumming, Lydia the Greylag Goose for 6 Geese a-laying and, of course, Felix the Partridge in a pear tree. this is Christmas fun at its most creative. Show less

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Crafting With Flowers

Crafting With Flowers

Pressed Flower Decorations, Herbariums and Gifts for Every Season

by Meadow, Katie

Book - 2020

You will learn how to make a wide range of floral crafts using different methods of drying and pressing flowers including traditional flower press and the...Show more You will learn how to make a wide range of floral crafts using different methods of drying and pressing flowers including traditional flower press and the more modern technique of microwaving! There are crafts for each season and include crystallized edible flowers to top cakes and cupcakes, phone cases using pressed flowers, floral body scrub, beautiful botanical frames and pressed flower jewellery. Show less

You will learn how to make a wide range of floral crafts using different methods of drying and pressing flowers including traditional flower press and the...Show more You will learn how to make a wide range of floral crafts using different methods of drying and pressing flowers including traditional flower press and the more modern technique of microwaving! There are crafts for each season and include crystallized edible flowers to top cakes and cupcakes, phone cases using pressed flowers, floral body scrub, beautiful botanical frames and pressed flower jewellery. Show less

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Ultimate Bento

Ultimate Bento

Healthy, Delicious and Affordable 85 Mix-and-match Bento-box Recipes

by Matsumoto, Marc

Book - 2020

This cookbook contains many practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed-and-matched for 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. This cookbook contains many practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed-and-matched for 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. Show less

This cookbook contains many practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed-and-matched for 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. This cookbook contains many practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed-and-matched for 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. Show less

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1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches

1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches

The Ultimate Bible for Needlecraft Enthusiasts

Book - 2020

This dictionary includes 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns including knitwear classic lacy, cable, Aran, Fair Isle, Nordic, ethnic, patterns and geometric, botanical and animal motifs. This dictionary includes 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns including knitwear classic lacy, cable, Aran, Fair Isle, Nordic, ethnic, patterns and geometric, botanical and animal motifs. Show less

This dictionary includes 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns including knitwear classic lacy, cable, Aran, Fair Isle, Nordic, ethnic, patterns and geometric, botanical and animal motifs. This dictionary includes 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns including knitwear classic lacy, cable, Aran, Fair Isle, Nordic, ethnic, patterns and geometric, botanical and animal motifs. Show less

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The Pallet Book

The Pallet Book

DIY Projects for the Home, Garden, and Homestead

by Peterson, Chris, 1961-

Book - 2017

Chris Peterson shows how to reclaim and reuse pallets in innovative ways. Projects include a handy vertical planter, coffee table, spice rack, serving tra...Show more Chris Peterson shows how to reclaim and reuse pallets in innovative ways. Projects include a handy vertical planter, coffee table, spice rack, serving tray, compost bin, dog house, bookshelves, wine bottle rack, dog house, side table and adirondack chair. Show less

Chris Peterson shows how to reclaim and reuse pallets in innovative ways. Projects include a handy vertical planter, coffee table, spice rack, serving tra...Show more Chris Peterson shows how to reclaim and reuse pallets in innovative ways. Projects include a handy vertical planter, coffee table, spice rack, serving tray, compost bin, dog house, bookshelves, wine bottle rack, dog house, side table and adirondack chair. Show less

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Make your Own Kitchen Tools

Make your Own Kitchen Tools

Simple Woodworking Projects for Everyday Use

by Picciuto, David

Book - 2020

A collection of projects, each designed with basic tools and simple techniques and put your woodworking skills to use everyday in the kitchen. A collection of projects, each designed with basic tools and simple techniques and put your woodworking skills to use everyday in the kitchen. Show less

A collection of projects, each designed with basic tools and simple techniques and put your woodworking skills to use everyday in the kitchen. A collection of projects, each designed with basic tools and simple techniques and put your woodworking skills to use everyday in the kitchen. Show less

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Stitch 50 Dogs

Stitch 50 Dogs

Easy Sewing Patterns for Adorable Plush Pups

by Reid, Alison, 1966-

Book - 2020

This book features the most popular and distinctive breeds, and each dog pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. The finished pups could be made into brooches, bag charms and home accessories. This book features the most popular and distinctive breeds, and each dog pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. The finished pups could be made into brooches, bag charms and home accessories. Show less

This book features the most popular and distinctive breeds, and each dog pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. The finished pups could be made into brooches, bag charms and home accessories. This book features the most popular and distinctive breeds, and each dog pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. The finished pups could be made into brooches, bag charms and home accessories. Show less

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Sewing for the Absolute Beginner

Sewing for the Absolute Beginner

by Smith, Caroline, 1961-

Book - 2020

Make 25 projects, ranging from pillows and curtains, to an apron, children's playtime tepee and carry bag. Included here is the equipment, tools, terminol...Show more Make 25 projects, ranging from pillows and curtains, to an apron, children's playtime tepee and carry bag. Included here is the equipment, tools, terminology and techniques for beginners, as well as basic hand stitches through to more complex techniques. Show less

Make 25 projects, ranging from pillows and curtains, to an apron, children's playtime tepee and carry bag. Included here is the equipment, tools, terminol...Show more Make 25 projects, ranging from pillows and curtains, to an apron, children's playtime tepee and carry bag. Included here is the equipment, tools, terminology and techniques for beginners, as well as basic hand stitches through to more complex techniques. Show less

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Veranda Escapes

Veranda Escapes

Alluring Outdoor Style

by Smith, Clinton (Journalist)

Book - 2018

Here are some gardens, porches, courtyards, and pools form some of the world's best designers in many different styles. There are plenty of ideas here to inspire you to create your own unique outdoor space. Here are some gardens, porches, courtyards, and pools form some of the world's best designers in many different styles. There are plenty of ideas here to inspire you to create your own unique outdoor space. Show less

Here are some gardens, porches, courtyards, and pools form some of the world's best designers in many different styles. There are plenty of ideas here to inspire you to create your own unique outdoor space. Here are some gardens, porches, courtyards, and pools form some of the world's best designers in many different styles. There are plenty of ideas here to inspire you to create your own unique outdoor space. Show less

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Growing Vegetables

Growing Vegetables

All the Know-how and Encouragement You Need to Grow and Fall in Love With! your Brand-new Food Garden

by Sowards, Jessica

Book - 2021

For gardening beginners to learn how to prepare, plant, and tend your first vegetable garden. You'll also learn how to design an eco-friendly layout, how to grow with the seasons, and how to maximise your vegetable yields. For gardening beginners to learn how to prepare, plant, and tend your first vegetable garden. You'll also learn how to design an eco-friendly layout, how to grow with the seasons, and how to maximise your vegetable yields. Show less

For gardening beginners to learn how to prepare, plant, and tend your first vegetable garden. You'll also learn how to design an eco-friendly layout, how to grow with the seasons, and how to maximise your vegetable yields. For gardening beginners to learn how to prepare, plant, and tend your first vegetable garden. You'll also learn how to design an eco-friendly layout, how to grow with the seasons, and how to maximise your vegetable yields. Show less

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Floral Embroidery

Floral Embroidery

Create 10 Beautiful Modern Embroidery Projects Inspired by Nature

by Sturmer, Teagan

Book - 2020

Floral Embroidery combines the older floral embroidery patterns and gives them a new and modern twist. There are 10 embroidery patterns from simple ones to the more complex. Floral Embroidery combines the older floral embroidery patterns and gives them a new and modern twist. There are 10 embroidery patterns from simple ones to the more complex. Show less

Floral Embroidery combines the older floral embroidery patterns and gives them a new and modern twist. There are 10 embroidery patterns from simple ones to the more complex. Floral Embroidery combines the older floral embroidery patterns and gives them a new and modern twist. There are 10 embroidery patterns from simple ones to the more complex. Show less

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