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Cover of Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler

Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler

50 Quilt Blocks with Stories from History

by Barbara Brackman
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012

Journey through a historic time in American history with Barbara Brackman, bestselling author and quilt historian. Barbara’s book features fifty quilt blocks that commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Each block (most were first published in the 1930s) was selected for the symbolism its...
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Journey of Hope

Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama

by Carolyn L. Mazloomi
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2010

Journey of Hope is a gallery of more than 100 stunning quilts inspired by President Obama’s path to the White House. The works range from the poignantly abstract to the grippingly realistic and feature techniques including piecing, painting, appliqué, embroidery, dyeing, beading, and more. Filled...
Cover of Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries
by Eugenia Tolmachoff
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2011

“Ancient Russian Ecclesiastical Embroideries” is a fascinating treatise looking at the history and development of embroidery in Russia, with a special focus on that which is related to the church. Dating back as far as the twelfth century, ecclesiastical needlework has had a rich history and significant...
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Quilt of Joy

Stories of Hope from the Patchwork Life

by Mary Tatem
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2010

Quilters understand with every stitch how God can make even scraps wonderfully new and striking with a little time, imagination, and love. In these touching books, Mary Tatem pieces together spiritual insights and stories of quilters into devotionals that feature some of the most beloved and recognizable...
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Chic-tionary

The Little Book of Fashion Faux-cabulary

by Stephanie Simons
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2014

Chic-tionary is a darling little dictionary of fashion and beauty words you never knew existed. It takes its inspiration from the peculiar and amusing language of fashion people like Tyra Banks (smize), Man Repeller (arm party), and André Leon Tally (dreckitude), and contains more than two hundred...
Cover of The Quilting Path: A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric, Thread and Kabbalah
by Louise Silk
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2006

Contemporary quilter Louise Silk takes you through her own quilting journey to discover how the process of making a quilt can be used to explore and strengthen your own spirituality. And as you work through original project ideas, you will discover the many ways that quilt making can help you express not just your creativity, but also gratitude, hospitality, friendship and joy.
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Dreaming of Chanel

Vintage Dresses, Timeless Stories

by Charlotte Smith
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011

Inheriting a priceless vintage clothing collection sounds like every woman’s dream come true. But when Charlotte Smith discovered that her American godmother, Doris Darnell, had made her custodian of more than three thousand pieces dating from 1790 to the 1990s, including originals by Chanel...
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by Margaret Swain
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2013

Although a large body of needlework has always been attributed to Mary Queen of Scots, little attempt was made to authenticate these pieces or to explain how so energetic and impetuous a woman could have found pleasure in the meticulous craft of embroidery. This is the first comprehensive study of...
Cover of A Collection of Vintage Crochet Patterns for the Making of Hats for Women
by Anon.
Language: English
Release Date: August 26, 2016

This book contains a lovely collection of vintage crochet patterns for the making of hats for women. Including a 'Hat for All Weathers' and a 'Hat with a Bow', this book provides a woman with some beautiful additions for an outfit. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Cover of Lace: Its Origin and History
by Samuel L. Goldenberg
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2016

Lace. Its Origin and History. Originally published in 1904. Many of the earliest books on weaving, textiles and needlework, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,...
Cover of The Art of Knitting
by Dover Publications, Inc., Butterick Publishing Co.
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2016

Comprehensive in scope and elegant in presentation, this classic Victorian-era volume was the first complete how-to guide to knitting. Originally published by Butterick, the company that later produced Vogue Knitting, it constitutes a fantastic historical document as well as an easy-to-follow guide...
Cover of Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Machine Quilt

Pat Sloan's Teach Me to Machine Quilt

Learn the Basics of Walking Foot and Free-Motion Quilting

by Pat Sloan
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016

Popular teacher, designer, and online radio host Pat Sloan teaches all you need to know to machine quilt successfully. In this third book of her beginner-friendly "Teach Me" series, Pat guides you step by step through walking-foot and free-motion quilting techniques. First-time quilters...
Cover of Autumn Wheat Doily Vintage Crochet Pattern eBook
by Vintage Crochet
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2012

This pattern will allow you to recreate the Autumn Wheat Doily, taken from the 1951 "Star Doily Book No .151" by the American Thread CompanyEnjoyVintageCrochet
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AskMen.com Presents The Style Bible

The 11 Rules for Building a Complete and Timeless Wardrobe

by James Bassil
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009

The Style Bible is an indispensable handbook filled with fundamentals that every man can use to improve his dress sense and lifestyle. Divided into 11 rules, The Style Bible helps you build a versatile wardrobe; coordinate different colors, patterns, and accessories; learn which clothes flatter your...
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