Tag: crafts
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February 17, 2007 03:58 PM EST --
Ever look at the knitted afghans and wish you knew how to knit so you could make one like that? Ms. Chin provides a crochet method that gives the look of knitting to crochet work. I don’t . . . more
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February 17, 2007 04:13 PM EST --
This is a great book for anyone who crochets. With a bit of yarn and a little time, you can make beautiful accents for your home. They will even make great gifts for a new bride or that hard . . . more
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February 24, 2007 03:00 PM EST --
I wish I had this book available when I began teaching crocheting 30 years ago. What a wonderfully, easy-to-use and understand book. Lots of great illustrations show the reader exactly what . . . more
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July 08, 2007 01:59 PM EDT --
The title is a “fooler”. When I think of “REAL”, I think of people that are NOT model thin and don’t wear a size 2. To me, the real you is someone who wears a . . . more
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January 29, 2007 04:02 PM EST --
Dragon Curves, Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Sequence all sound like you are in math class. But never fear, you are about to crochet them, not work on a geometry problem. I often take a pattern . . . more
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February 24, 2007 01:42 PM EST --
According to the color charts, I am an Earth Person which may explain why I LOVE this book. Ms. Halliday presents six afghans in earth colors and with earth names such as Snow and Ocean Waves. . . . more
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February 24, 2007 02:11 PM EST --
Ever need a rug for a gift or your own home and can’t find just the right one? Then grab a crochet hook and make your own. Ms. Halliday presents 8 designs make by using 3 strands of yarn. . . . more
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March 23, 2007 06:24 PM EDT --
This is an art new to me and one that I won’t ever do as I am allergic to wool! But for those who aren’t, this craft will allow you to create wonderful embellishments and even a small . . . more
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April 02, 2007 02:25 PM EDT --
Almost 300 pages of wonderfully creative ideas for any scrapbook page are what this book provides. There are so many great tips and tricks that it is hard to list the best ones in a short review. . . . more
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September 28, 2007 03:20 PM EDT --
Maelynn Cheung explains what a doodle is and how it can help you make wonderfully creative scrapbook pages. She talks about all the types of pencils, pens and markers and some extras you can have . . . more
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March 03, 2007 12:32 PM EST --
I have always loved to give cards I have made myself. I am a fan of Mary Engelbreit and she hails from the city I live in making this booklet doubly wonderful to me. This 40 page booklet contains . . . more
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March 03, 2007 12:55 PM EST --
I am a pretty savvy crafter but this book gave me ideas on how to use paper for more decorating than I had ever thought of, even old newspapers! In the 40+ pages of this booklet, I found more than . . . more
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March 21, 2007 12:51 PM EDT --
Do you like to crochet your own tops? Are you an experienced crocheter or and intermediate one that wants to grow her/his skills? The booklet CROCHET TOPS FOR EVERY WARDROBE will be the booklet . . . more
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March 21, 2007 01:07 PM EDT --
With eight designs to crochet, you will have a complete wardrobe when you are done. You can begin with a crocheted long sleeved top and then move on to a skirt. And just to be sure your outfit . . . more
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March 22, 2007 08:57 PM EDT --
If you are refurbishing your kitchen or bath, why not add your own creative touch by painting your own tiles to add to the walls or make a tray to serve your guest? Paint-A-Tile provides 26 different . . . more
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May 09, 2007 02:03 PM EDT --
Have you always wanted to learn to crochet but never found a book that was of any help? Then you need a copy of CROCHET ESSENTIALS! This is a book that shows you as well as tells you how to . . . more
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May 09, 2007 02:29 PM EDT --
I usually love crochet coats or jackets but these four were just not my cup of tea. They are cute and the instructions are clear and well written. There are three pages of general instructions . . . more
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February 08, 2007 03:03 PM EST --
I LOVE books that have a dual purpose and EVERYDAY FOLK ART does just that! If you are a quilter, buy this book and make the quilt, then hook a rug to go along with it. And, remember the reverse, . . . more
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February 08, 2007 03:41 PM EST --
Have you ever said: “I will never do that!” That is just what I said about appliqué. “Oh, it is so beautiful but I will never do that! It is just too involved”. . . . more
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March 01, 2007 03:36 PM EST --
Chris begins her book with a brief history of how she got where she is today. Then the next two pages give general instructions on supplies, paint products, brushes, canvases, etc. It also . . . more
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