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1) Great Works of Heart (Memories in the Making Series)
Childs, Anne Van Wagner

Very Good.. Hardcover. Stated 1st printing hardcover 1991 Leisure Arts. Glossy cover-- no dustjacket. Superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. 126 pages; color photos and diagrams. Language: English. 60 craft projects with a heart motif. more information

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2) Art of Knotting and Splicing
Day, Cyrus Lawrence

Good. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket 3RD EDITION 1977. Previous owner's name on 1st page. HEAVY WEAR to jacket. Clean; binding tight. 225 pages; Index; Glossary; Bibliography; 700+ B/W photos. more information

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3) Sewing for Style (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Decosse, Cy

Sewing for Style (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Very Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1985 Singer. Glossy picture cover-- no dustjacket. Very clean; no marks; only light wear. 128 pages; Index; lots of instructive color photos. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing, instruction, how-to. more information

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4) Sewing Essentials (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Decosse, Cy

Sewing Essentials (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover ca. 1987. Glossy picture cover-- no dustjacket. Note: This is NOT the revised edition. Very clean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. 128 pages; lots of instructive color photos. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing, instruction, how-to. more information

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5) Sewing for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Decosse, Cy

Sewing for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1984. Glossy picture cover-- no dustjacket. Very clean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. SCRAPED AREA on 1st blank page (from removed label). Note: This is NOT the revised edition. 128 pgaes; Index; lots of instructive color photos. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing, instruction, how-to. more information

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6) More Sewing for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Decosse, Cy

More Sewing for the Home (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1987. Glossy picture cover-- no dustjacket. Note: This is NOT the revised edition. Very clean; no marks. Top corners BUMPED. 128 pages; Index,;lots of instructive color photos on windows, bed, bath and more. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing, instruction, how-to. more information

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7) Sewing Activewear (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Decosse, Cy

Sewing Activewear (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Very Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1986. Glossy picture cover-- no dustjacket. Very clean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. 128 pages; Index; lots of instructive color photos for leotards, swimsuits, etc. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing, instruction, how-to. more information

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8) Timesaving Sewing (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Decosse, Cy

Timesaving Sewing (Singer Sewing Reference Library)
Very Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1987. Glossy picture cover-- no dustjacket. Very clean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. 128 pages; Index; lots of instructive color photos. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing, instruction, how-to. more information

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9) The Miniature Book of Christmas Crafts
Dyer, Lisa (compiler)

The Miniature Book of Christmas Crafts
Good. Hardcover. Small hardcover with dustjacket 1992 Crescent. 3 gift-to-library INKSTAMPS on 1st blank page; otherwise like new. 45pp, 76 color photos, 19 elegant projects: wreaths, garlands, table decorations, ornaments, centerpieces. Language: English. more information

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10) Quilting, Patchwork and Applique
Editors of Sunset Books

Very Good.. Paperback. Softcover 1981 Lane Publ. Superclean; no marks or creases; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. 88 pages; Index; many color photos. Language: English. Step-by-step basics. Keywords: quilt, quiltmaking. more information

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11) Mary Engelbreit Crafts to Celebrate the Seasons
Engelbreit, Mary

Very Good.. Hardcover. Stated 1st edition, 1st printing hardcover spiral-bound 1999 Meredith Books. Superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. 112pp. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority -- Surface or Airmail only. 'Mary Engelbreit's one-of-a- kind motifs and sentiments spark craft ideas for every holiday of the year. Here are 60 new projects in one colorful, convenient package. Photography plays up Mary's whimsical style. Step-by-step photos and instructions. A variety of easy techniques, including decoupage, applique, soft sculpture, painting, and more.'--from the publisher. more information

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12) Crafts to Decorate Your Home
Engelbreit, Mary

Very Good.. Hardcover. Superclean and bright; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. Hardcover spiral-bound 1999 Meredith Books. 111pp, 90 projects, many color photos and patterns. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority -- Surface or Airmail only. 'Greeting card illustrator Engelbreit, whose witty, nostalgia-inspired illustrations now decorate over 1000 products, extends her influence to home decorating projects. Her instructions are well written and illustrated and include 3 different color versions to allow one to match one's own decor. Decorative projects for dining, lighting, cushions, furniture, window treatments, and accessories are included, requiring simple sewing, painting, and embroidery skills.'--Library Journal, 1999. more information

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13) The Quilting Primer
Frager, Dorothy

The Quilting Primer
Good. Paperback. Softcover Chilton 1974. Text is very clean, but overall VERY HEAVY WEAR: spine and corners creased; 1 bent page. 133pp, Index, B/W and color photos, diagrams. Language: English. more information

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14) Geometric Patchwork Patterns: Full-Size Cut-Outs and Instructions for 12 Quilts
Grafton, Carol Belanger

Geometric Patchwork Patterns: Full-Size Cut-Outs and Instructions for 12 Quilts
Good. Paperback. Dover softcover 1975. Clean/unmarked. Age-discolored. CORNERS CREASED and FLARED. Patterns are intact and uncut. Language: English. more information

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15) Needlepoint in America
Hanley, Hope

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket reprint 1969 Weathervane Books. Book superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Heavy wear to jacket: several small archivally-repaired rips. 160pp, B/W and color photos. Language: English. Historical study of United States needlepoint; includes diagrams and directions for 12 long-forgotten old stitches. Especially interesting are the antique sewing tools and accoutrements from the author's collection. Keywords: canvas, embroidery, social, history, bargello, needlework, Berlin work, American. more information

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16) The Flower Workshop
Jeffery, Vera

Acceptable.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1980 Hearst. NO DUSTJACKET; covers faded. Clean except 2 pages with STAINS. Text bright; binding tight. 160pp; 100s of color photos and diagrams for making paper and fabric flowers. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority -- Surface or Airmail only. Keywords: artificial, silk, organza, velvet, crepe, blooms, handmade, floral, florist. more information

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17) Flower Drying With a Microwave: Techniques and Projects
Joosten, Titia

Good.. Paperback. Softcover 1988 Sterling Publishing. Clean, unmarked, uncreased. Pages bright; binding tight. Light wear. 72pp, color photos. Language: English. Provides charts and instructions for drying more than 200 types of flowers in the microwave. more information

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18) Angels Remembered
Leisure Arts

Very Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1996 Oxmoor House. Glossy picture cover--no jacket. Superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. 96pp. Language: English. Raphael, cherubs, angel alphabet, herbs, 4 Seasons, flowers, much more. A collection of cross-stitched images adapted from vintage greeting cards, lithographs, and painted masterpieces. Keywords: needlework, cross-stitch. more information

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19) Making Clothes for Young Children
Lockwood, Gillian

Making Clothes for Young Children
Very Good. Hardcover. Small hardcover 1969. Clean and unmarked. Information for 14 simple garments--very cute 1960s Pop Art style. B/W and color photos; diagrams; patterns. 103pp. Language: English. Keywords: sew, sewing. more information

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20) Macrame: Creative Design in Knotting
Meilach, Dona Z

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket 1972 10th printing Crown. Superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. HEAVY EDGEWEAR to jacket. 212pp; 356 photos--18 color. Language: English. Jewelry, clothing, art, household items. Keywords: knot, fiber, textile. more information

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21) Better Homes and Gardens Applique
No author stated

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1981 7th printing. Glossy cover--no dustjacket. Clean and unmarked; NOTICEABLE AVERAGE WEAR; AGE-DISCOLORATION. A few pages dog- eared. 96pp, color photos, diagrams. Language: English. more information

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22) Better Homes and Gardens Patchwork and Quilting
No author stated

Better Homes and Gardens Patchwork and Quilting
Very Good. Hardcover. Hardcover 1981 Meredith. Glossy picture cover--no dustjacket. Superclean; no marks; only a hint of wear. 96pp, color photos, B/W diagrams. Language: English. Traditional to contemporary. Applique also. Keywords: quilt, quilter, needlework, sewing. more information

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23) Better Homes and Gardens Rug Making
No author stated

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1981 7th printing. Glossy cover--no dustjacket. Clean and unmarked. Pages are AGE-DISCOLORED. Binding tight. 96pp, 40 projects, 17 techniques, color photos, B/W patterns/diagrams. Language: English. more information

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24) American Primitives in Needlepoint
Ormond, Brande

Acceptable.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1977 Houghton Mifflin. NO DUSTJACKET. Book got damp; pages wavy and a little stained. Otherwise clean; binding tight; no bad smell. 139pp, B/W diagrams, color plates. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority -- Surface or Airmail only. '11 masterpieces of American Primitive painting, from the country's leading collections. These are complete pictures, not motifs--the very expensive kind of work heretofore available only at a few needlepoint shops, meticulously graphed so that any needleworker can tranform their blank canvas into an exquisite tapestry. The finished pieces will make elegant pillows, footstools, small rugs and wall hangings. All of the projects that folk artists love are in this book--cats, horses, babies, flowers, fruit, birds and even a smiling polar bear.'--from the publisher. Keywords: needlepointers, needlework, stitch, stiches, folk art. more information

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25) Treasury of Country Crafts: Easy Step-by-Step Designs
Publications International Staff

Very Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1998 Publications Interntl. Superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Glossy picture cover--no dustjacket. Dozens of projects. 240pp, color photos. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority -- Surface or Airmail only. more information

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26) Better Homes and Gardens Victorian Style Needlecrafts
Reams, Nancy

Very Good.. Hardcover. Stated 1st edition hardcover with dustjacket 1992 Better Homes & Gardens books. A few tiny stains on last page of Index and endpaper. Text very clean; pages bright; binding tight; jacket crisp. 160pp, 75 patterns, 44 color photos. Language: English. more information

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27) A New Look at Needlepoint: The Complete Guide to Canvas Embroidery
Rome, Carol Cheney

Very Good.. Paperback. 10th printing. Clean and unmarked; pages bright; binding tight. Light-to-average wear. 228pp, Index. 23 finished projects; 80 stitches; 425 illustrations. Language: English. more information

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28) Decorating with Needlepoint
Scobey, Joan

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket 1975 Meredith. Very clean and bright. Price clipped from jacket. Useful projects. 192pp, Index, diagrams, color photos and guides. Language: English. more information

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29) RUGMAKING FROM START TO FINISH
Scobey, Joan; Sablow, Marjorie

RUGMAKING FROM START TO FINISH
Good.. Paperback. NY: Lancer Books, 1972, softcover, 174pp, diagrams, B/W photos, 8 pp of color photos. Good condition: clean and unmarked, but with NOTICEABLE AVERAGE WEAR. Pages have age-discoloration. Language: English. 19 magnificent designs; dozens of fabulous design ideas for Latch, Punch, Rya and Needlepoint rugs. No ISBN. more information

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30) Introducing Macrame
Short, Eirian

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket 4th printing 1972 Watson-Guptill. HEAVY WEAR to jacket: archivally-repaired rips; rubbing. Text very clean; pages bright; binding tight. 95pp, Index, Bibliography, B/W photos and diagrams, 4 color plates. Language: English. An introduction to the materials, equipment, and techniques needed to make or decorate garments, accessories, and household articles using macrame. Keywords: tying, knots, knotting. more information

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31) Quilting and Patchwork
Sunset Magazine Editors

Quilting and Patchwork
Acceptable. Paperback. Oversize softcover 1980 12th printing. Clean/unmarked. NOTICEABLE AVERAGE WEAR. Pages have AGE-DISCOLORATION. 80pp, many color and B/W photos, diagrams. Language: English. more information

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32) New and Easy Quilting
Taylor, Sibby

Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1977 A.S. Barnes. NO DUSTJACKET. Text clean and unmarked; covers have light stains. Pages bright; binding tight. 112pp, Index, Bibliography, B/W photos (some color), patterns. Language: English. more information

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33) Glorious Country: Food Crafts Decorating
Trigg, Liz; Evelegh, Tessa

Glorious Country: Food Crafts Decorating
Good. Hardcover. 1st edition hardcover 1995 Lorenz. Glossy picture cover--NO DUSTJACKET. Very clean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Coffee- table book with lovely color photos. 256pp. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority -- Surface or Airmail only. 'More a how-to than a decorating book, Glorious Country's strength is the abundance and diversity of projects that require minimal handicraft skills. The authors, contributors to various country decorating and cooking publications, give clear instructions, including templates, for decoupage, embroidery, stenciling, and many other handicraft techniques. The recipe section, divided by season, contains meals as well as gifts such as flavored vinegars and relishes....'--Gayle A. Williamson, Library Journal, 1995. more information

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34) Making Scrapbooks: Complete Guide to Preserving Your Treasured Memories
Vanessa-Ann

Very Good.. Hardcover. Hardcover with dustjacket 1998 Sterling. Superclean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight. Only light wear. 128pp, many color photos. Language: English. NOTE: Cannot ship outside U.S. via Global Priority-- Surface or Airmail only. 'This unique volume shows you how to do the job right. Avoid irreparable damage to your photos, and make sure your scrapbook lasts a long time, by following hints on handling, archiving, and even buying materials. Create a book that always captures just the right mood for whatever you're documenting--from background paper to a photo frame. Embellish with decoupage, embossing, applique, pop-up pictures, and hand-tinting. Sponging, heat-coloring metal, marbling, plastic-wrap painting and more allow you to express your individuality and create a book like no other.'--from the publisher. more information

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35) More Needleplay
Wilson, Erica

More Needleplay
Good.. Hardcover. 1st edition hardcover with dustjacket 1979 Scribner. Clean; average wear. Flap corner clipped. FOXING (spots) to book top edge. 192 pages; Index; B/W and color photos; diagrams; patterns. Language: English. NOTE: Large size; cannot ship outside U.S. via Flat-Rate envelope. Keywords: needlework, needlepoint, crewel, embroidery. more information

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36) Weaving You Can Use
Wilson, Jean Verseput

Weaving You Can Use
Good.. Paperback. Oversize softcover 1975 Van Nostrand Reinhold. Clean and unmarked; NOTICEABLE AVERAGE WEAR. 136pp, Index, Bibliography, B/W and color photos, many useful projects. Language: English. more information

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37) Weaving You Can Wear
Wilson, Jean Verseput

Acceptable.. Hardcover. Hardcover 1973. NO DUSTJACKET. Clean; unmarked; binding nice and solid. Glossy photo mounted on cover is cracking. 128pp; Index; many photos, some in color. Language: English. more information

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38) Wildflower Designs for Needlework: Charts, Histories, and Watercolors of 29 Wildflowers
Winter, Adalee

Good.. Paperback. Softcover 8.5x11 1985 reprint Oxmoor House. Very clean but has several library sale INKSTAMPS on title page. Edges rubbed. 80pp, 2-color charts, color photos. Language: English. more information

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39) Folk Quilts and How to Recreate Them
Wiss, Audrey; Wiss, Douglas

Like New. Hardcover. Stated 1st edition hardcover with dustjacket 1983 Main Street Press. Immaculate; pages bright; binding tight. Gift-giving condition. 143pp, 30 color plates, 150+ B/W illustrations, Index, List of Collections, Bibliography. Language: English. Keywords: patterns, quilting. quilter, quilt making, needlework, folk art, sewing. more information

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40) Folk Quilts and How to Recreate Them
Wiss, Audrey; Wiss, Douglas

Acceptable. Paperback. Softcover 1983. Clean; intact. HEAVILY CREASED COVER; some age- discoloration. 143pp, 30 color plates, 150+ B/W illustrations. Language: English. Keywords: quilting, quilter. more information

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