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Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair

Kathryn Hawkins

Pastry is one of the most comforting foods and is used the world over. In Comfort Pie , Kathryn Hawkins shares recipes for all the different types of pastry and for 70 glorious pies. There are large family pies as well as individual ones, pies for parties and pies for dessert. Easy step-by-step instructions make every pie within reach of the average home cook.The book includes recipes for sweet and savoury pies, and for pastries and tarts. From beef and onion ‘clanger’ to sausage and apple plait, and from ratatouille pie to plum and almond crostata, there is something for everyone. You'll love the Puff Pastry, Macaroni Cheese Pies, Just Peachy Filo Crisp, and Mini Pork and Chorizo Picnic Pies.Also included are dishes from all over the world, from American apple pie to French tarte aux pommes, and from Tunisian tuna bricks to delicate sweet pastries from the Middle East.

Little Book of Wooden Bowls

Wendy Sheppard

· A complete visual guide for quilting on a home sewing machine · Build new skills with expert advice and proven methods, from straight line quilting to free-motion techniques · Provides over 20 step-by-step instructions for various stitch designs, including echoes, loops, swirls, feathers, and more · Includes 4 sampler projects with quilting suggestions, and full-color diagrams and photographs

Joy of Chip Carving

Wayne Barton

The final book from the leading icon in US wood chip carving, Wayne Barton offers his expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement. Detailing his philosophies and methodologies on line and design, how to layout, carve, and finish, and even including his highly sought-after Barton Capitals and Foliated Alphabet templates that have never before been published, this is a must-have opus of one of America’s artistic wood chip carving icons. Wayne Barton is author of seven best-selling books published in six countries, and is the founder of The Alpine School of Woodcarving – the oldest establishment in North America specializing in and dedicated to the education, training, teaching, and encouragement of chip carving. He teaches at a variety of colleges, clubs, institutions, and organizations across the US, Canada, and Switzerland, and is also a visiting artist and lecturer at the Chicago Art Institute. His work has been recognized and honored in special exhibition at the Swiss National Museum and can be found in other private collections around the world. With this book, you’ll learn from the best, become inspired from the gallery of Barton’s finished work, and continue on your own path in the world of wood chip carving with a wealth of valuable knowledge and expertise.

Foam Crafts for Kids

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• Big collection of fun crafts for children to make from sheets of craft foam.• Any boy or girl ages 4 to 10 can complete any of these easy projects with minimal supervision.• Kids learn to make puppets, pencil toppers, masks, head bobbers, animal boxes, purses, belt pockets, refrigerator magnets, and more.• Clear photos, supply lists, easy-to follow instructions, and full size patterns.• Perfect for parties, rainy days, camp activities, and after-school projects.

Totally Awesome Tie-Dye

Suzanne McNeill

It’s fun and easy to dye and wear your own colorful clothing! Tie-dye is a wonderful way to turn simple fabrics and ready-made garments into dramatic fashion statements. This book teaches all of the most popular tie-dye techniques, including ice dyeing, crumple dyeing, and shibori. Author Suzanne McNeill shows beginners how to create a wide variety of designs and patterns, including stripes, spirals, swirls, speckles, circles, and sunbursts. All you need to get started are inexpensive materials like fabric, string, rubber bands, a bucket and kettle, and dye. Totally Awesome Tie-Dye offers an array of stylish step-by-step projects that go way beyond t-shirts to include socks, scarves, mittens, sneakers, home décor, and more.

Woodworker's Handbook

Roger Horwood

· A complete reference handbook for DIY woodworking · Great for beginners to learn the basics, tools, and techniques of the craft · Includes 5 step-by-step projects to put your skills to the test · Provides useful information on different types of wood, how they cut, their durability, and which woods are best for certain projects

Scroll Saw Baby Animals

Judy Peterson

From baby pandas and piglets to bear cubs and lion cubs, this book by best-selling and award-winning scroll saw artists and authors, Judy and Dave Peterson, has over 50 scroll saw projects and patterns for cute wooden toys of young animals found in the zoos, woods, jungles, and oceans of the world. Providing basic information on using a scroll saw to creating wooden puzzle animals, there even a few simplified projects with pieces large enough that are safe for children to play with! Great for decorating a nursery or children’s room, or gifting as a handmade toy to someone you love, this is an excellent guide to further your scroll saw practice with fun and playful projects!

Green Clean

Jill Potvin Schoff

• Practical handbook for anyone who wants to eliminate toxic-chemical cleaning agents from their life and replace them with natural, homemade solutions.• Mom's Choice Awards 2009 GOLD AWARD WINNER—Indie Book Awards FINALIST—National Best Book Awards FINALIST.• The natural parenting movement and holistic living trends have increased demand for chemical-free cleaning solutions. With relatively few pure products on the market, many are looking to DIY cleaning solutions.• “Gone are the days when consumers want harsh chemicals in their surface cleaners.” —Crimsonhexagon.com

Learn to Draw Realistic Animals with Pen & Marker

Dwayne Gosnell

Great for gifting and even better for playing, combine your love for chess, Christmas, and woodcarving into one incredible masterpiece project! Perfect for both beginner and advanced woodcarvers, this guide includes simple caricature carving techniques and step-by-step instructions for each piece. With 6 full-size patterns, you’ll carve reindeer knights, elf pawns, North Pole rooks, snowman bishops, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus as King and Queen! Also included are instructions for finishing and painting your carvings, as well as making a chess board. Author Dwayne Gosnell is an award-winning carver and president of the Catawba Valley Wood Carvers that began woodcarving as a creative outlet to unwind after a long day at work – as a police officer! Woodcarving a Santa and Friends Chess Set is the ultimate way to spread the holiday cheer into a classic game of chess while building your skills – what’s not to love? ·

Whittling Flat-Plane Animals

James Miller

The approachable method of flat-plane carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 projects of wood animals focusing on this accessible style of woodcarving, each project includes step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, a brief overview on the animal’s significance in Scandinavian culture, helpful tips, and more. From hares, ravens, and rams to bears, reindeer, and more, learn classic Scandinavian flat-plane techniques, further your skills, and discover a new favorite carving method! Author James Miller is an award-winning Scandinavian-style carver and a contributor to the acclaimed Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.