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"This accessible guide for both novice and expert fabric crafters presents thirty handmade Jewish fabric craft projects from around the United States and Israel and the inspiring stories behind them. With projects for the home and the shul, for celebrating the Jewish holidays, and for various milestones in the Jewish life cycle, most fairly easy to make, the book weaves together stories of families, celebration and contemporary rituals surrounding...
2) Art workshop for children: how to foster original thinking with more than 25 process art experiences
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"Art Workshop for Children cultivates creativity and encourages deep thinking by encouraging a unique child-led approach to art projects"--
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"Using easy sewing techniques and bright, fresh fabrics, this book shows you how to make a range of soft furnishings and other items, from cushions, throws and bags to a cot quilt, table linen and even a blind. Each project can be completed in just one weekend. Clear step-by-step instructions and colour photographs make the process straightforward and simple, even for absolute beginners."--Back cover.
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400 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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This book covers the basics of sewing by hand or machine, along with five other time-honored crafts techniques, and step-by-step instructions for more than 150 projects. The book features two main parts to help readers brush up on the basics and take their skills to a new level. First, the Techniques section guides readers through sewing, appliqué, embroidery, quilting, dyeing, and printing. Following that, the Projects A to Z section features more...
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156 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Big yarns make big style! Knitting with chunky yarns bulky, super bulky, and roving has been called one of the most important trends. Modern chunky knit garments and accessories have been all over the runway this season and knitted home decor items are hot. Chunky knits work up quickly and feature lush stitches that have a rich texture. 30 patterns from knitwear designer Linda Burhance are organized by type of big yarn and are complete with easy-to-follow,...
10) Arts & crafts
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240 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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Includes the most important arts and crafts designers and factories from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, with examples of their work and current prices.
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127 pages : illustrations (color) ; 28 cm
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"Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with...
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Layering is one of the hottest trends in textile art. Now bestselling author Kim Thittichai shares her expertise on such materials as papers, fabrics, wires, paints, sprays, and more, as well as techniques ranging from machine and hand stitching to heat guns, soldering irons, sissix, and laser cutting. Fun and instructive exercises, combined with gorgeous examples from talented artists around the world, give readers the courage to experiment... and...
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159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award-winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular wearable art."--Back cover.
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127 pages : illustrations, color ; 28 cm
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20 quick and fun-to-knit designs for stitchers of all skill levels. Includes patterns for hats of all shapes and styles: berets, tams, cloches, toques, and more. Also includes a variety of stitch patterns and embellishments, including cables, lace, Fair Isle, slip stich, knitted flowers, and pom-poms. The versatile designs take you through the seasons -- and there are designs for gals and guys.
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