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128 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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Artisan ropework -- coiling, spiraling, and stitching cotton rope -- is an exciting and relatively unexplored technique for creating baskets, vessels, wall hangings, bowls, and much more. This book is an excellent resource whether you are starting out on your stitched-ropework journey, looking for new inspiration, or seeking to explore new techniques. Enjoy 15 projects for making bowls, jewelry holders, beach bags, and more -- starting with beginner...
4) Fly
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 29 cm
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Africa asks her friends to teach her to double-dutch so she can enter a double-dutch competition, but none of her friends know how.
8) Solo Girl
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51 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood.
9) Jump in!
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch.
10) David jumps in
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"On his first day at a brand-new school, David finds himself alone at recess after his classmates race off to their favorite activities. Kids are on the swings, playing soccer and busy with video games. But David has a pocketful of rubber bands for his favorite jump rope game. Can making friends be as easy as a hop, skip, and a jump?"--
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A knot book aimed at the everyday user of knots, bends, and shanks around the home and outdoors. Instead of presenting a bewildering array of knots which are of no consequence in real life, this book shows you, step by step in photographic sequence, how to tie knots, and then how they can be used for a number of practical tasks.
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Macramé for Home Decor shows how easy it is to make upscale, modern home décor using natural macramé craft cords. Readers will discover the 12 essential knots they need to create gorgeous macramé. 40 stylish projects range in skill levels from easy to advanced, so there's something here for everyone. This book is filled with cool, contemporary ideas for rugs, throws, coverlets, room dividers, boho plant hangers, and much more. Mixed-media projects...
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In this thoroughly modern guide, author Percy W. Blandford focuses on styles in use today, many tailored to new synthetic ropemaking materials. He untangles the secrets behind a fascinating array of knots, including: Basic knots, from common bends to bowlines Joining knots, including the "weaver's," "surgeon's," and "thief" knots Running and multiple loops Fisherman's and climber's knots ... plus many other varieties, as well as the best way to secure...
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La mayoría de los libros de macramé modernos no hacen tanta justicia al macramé como tema. Los estudiantes y lectores se quedan al margen, desconcertados y confundidos. Los numerosos conceptos erróneos asociados con el arte del macramé piden descripciones más detalladas que coloquen al lector en un lugar de claridad con mayor precisión. Algunas personas asumen que los patrones de nudos de macramé son de la misma manera que funcionan otros...
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This well-illustrated treasury of practical and ornamental knots ranges from simple-to-make squares, reefs, half-hitches, and bow-lines, to intricate rope-work projects, such as single and tucked crowns, rope buckles, and cask slings. Detailed instructions accompany the 148 drawings, which show how each knot, tie, or splice is formed, as well as its appearance when complete. Author A. Hyatt Verrill was an adventurer, inventor, and editor of the popular...
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Adorable Macramé shows how easy it is to make super cute macrame projects! Ranging from jewelry and home décor to ornaments, plant hangers, coasters, and so much more, learn how to use natural macramé cord to create tons of bohemian-inspired items. Featuring over 20 unique and charming projects with step-by-step instructions and coordinating illustrations to walk you through the design from start to finish, this exciting and approachable guide...
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Comprehensive reference work explains how to tie hundreds of practical (and decorative) knots in clear illustrations and precisely worded written instructions. Ideal for boaters and campers. Also covers knots in history, knot mystery and magic, and games, stunts and tricks with rope. Introduction. Index. 166 black-and-white illustrations.
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Say hello to today's young & fun craft of macramé! Inside you'll find thirteen contemporary projects that dramatically update this vintage art. With savvy designs for accessories and home decor, Hello! Macramé shows you how to make fabulous knotted creations using colorful macramé craft cords. Macramé is easy to learn and requires no elaborate equipment or expensive materials. All you need are your fingers, some cord, and this book to get started...
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Weave and braid versatile parachute cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties everything together with 22 clever projects for home, outdoors, school, and sports. Make fashionable bracelets, necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs and more, with detailed instructions and step-by-step diagrams.
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Both satisfying and simple to make and gift, Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is a complete craft guide to making stylish bowls, bags, trivets, baskets, and more by coiling rope and joining it together with a simple zigzag stitch! An easy and fun craft to quickly master, this exciting guide features 17 sewing projects with clear, step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips throughout that will ensure success and build your rope...
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