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“Mr. Petit is the perfect teacher” in this fascinating, educational volume on knot-tying—an art and science that has held civilization together (The Wall Street Journal). Philippe Petit is known for his astounding feat of daring when, on August 7, 1974, he stepped out on a wire illegally...

A little luxury goes a long way! Discover the treasures you can knit from single skeins of the expensive yarns you dream about. More than 100 patterns include elegant wraps and scarves, cuddly baby blankets, evening bags, and dozens of other projects destined to become cherished heirlooms. Indulge...

Few objects evoke the spirit of Christmas and a holiday atmosphere more effectively than light and airy snowflakes. Now, with this unusually extensive and comprehensive collection of patterns, crocheters can add exquisitely shaped "snow gems" to their treasure chest of festive ornaments.Delicate snowflake...

The World of Knitting Right at Your Fingertips More than a how-to book, A Passion for Knitting goes beyond teaching the craft and introduces readers to the culture of knitting. In Part I, you'll find fully illustrated instructions for learning stitches and mastering technique, presented with...

Perfect for the beginner! I have been thinking of making my own candles for a while but wasn't sure what book to go for. This is exactly what I needed! Very simply written with pictures to demonstrate various techniques and a list of the equipment needed. Very Good, Worth It! Had...

Crochet pattern to create a cute Halloween witch. The doll will be 4.5 inches/ 11.5 cm high. For materials you can use: 3.00 mm hook; 4 ply yarn (cream, black and red); Mohair yarn (red for hair); Polyester fiberfill; Two 5 mm black beads for eyes or other eyes as desired;...

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different" - Coco Chanel Do you crave The Great Gatsby look? Want to know more about Flapper Girls, get the bobbed hair of Louise Brooks, or indulge in the timeless style of Coco Chanel and Molyneux? With the resurgence of interest...

This is a basic how to on making woven seed bead bracelets. Not only does this make a beautiful bracelet, but this method can also be applied to other jewelry such necklaces. These instructions, with numerous detailed photos, are for the basic bracelet, but anyone can add their embellishments and ideas to create a unique piece.

A one-of-a-kind welding book exploring the practical and decorative aspects of welding, with an emphasis on the hardworking projects most popular with serious workshop enthusiasts. It includes information on tools and materials, metal basics, setting up shop, safety, welding and cutting processes, but also includes dozens of plans for metalwork projects.

Crochet pattern for flowers and two dolls: a ladybug and a bee. This Amigurumi pattern uses US crochet terms. It contains 30 photos to help you with every step.Crochet level: easy.A crochet pattern for the couch on the cover is not included.Sizes in sitting position:The...

Scrap in a Snap: Proven 15 Minute Solutions for the Busy Scrapbooker is an essential tool for all scrapbookers. You'll discover the helpful ‘Insider Secrets' to being able to create more awe-inspiring layouts in less time.You'll discover tips and techniques to getting yourself...

From A to Z! In this guide you will learn all the skills you need to start building your projects today! You will also receive 10 easy to make projects to ensure that you actually implement what you learn! Just take a look at what you are getting: - The Basic Tools of the...

“Gunsmithing for Professionals” takes the art of weapon crafting to a whole new level. Follow this incredible step-by-step guide for smoothing, timing, tuning, tampering with metal, rebarreling, adding sights, making replacement parts, and much much more. Turn your old junk pistol into an incredible...

In the early nineties, a visionary special-effects guru named Marc Thorpe conjured a field of dreams different from any the world had seen before: It would be framed by unbreakable plastic instead of cornstalks; populated not by ghostly ballplayers but by remote-controlled robots, armed to the steely...