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Language
English
Description
Wherever you live - farm, suburb, or even city - The Homesteading Handbook will show you how to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn to plan, plant, and harvest your own organic garden. Enjoy fruits and vegetables year-round by canning, drying, and freezing. Build and install alternate energy devices such as solar panels or geothermal heat pumps ... From beekeeping to basket weaving to baking, this handy guide has everything you need to...
Author
Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xvii, 205 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn how to make your home sing through handmade crafts and a bold use of color. Kristin Nicholas, color expert and all-around master crafter, shares her secrets to selecting colors and patterns and explores the variety of crafts and decorating touches that have made her home so unique.
Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource : illustrations
Language
English
Description
A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes, farm foods, natural teas and tonics, granola, bread making, beer brewing and winemaking, jams and jellies, canning and preserving,...
Author
Publisher
STC Craft
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color--the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in straightforward, easy-to-follow detail how...
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press, an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
156 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In Paper Airplanes to Fold and Fly, you'll find step-by-step instructions to create more than 40 dazzling paper airplanes. From models that fly long and straight to those that perform graceful loops, this book includes dozens of new designs that will soar to new heights! Create unique airplanes such as the Squidlet, Apollo's Chariot, and the Flying Scorpion. These paper airplanes are anything but child's play, but are accessible to both beginners...
Author
Publisher
Landauer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
152 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A complete guide to this fun craft, Zigzag Rope Sewing Projects is perfect for anyone looking to try something new with their scraps! With this book, not only will you develop versatile sewing skills, but you'll also discover your own unique style and endless possibilities. Opening with informative overviews on materials, supplies, techniques, stitching tips, and more, this book also provides thorough tutorials to help you get started with the basics...
Author
Publisher
Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
vii, 375 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Get your mind off work, make friends, and de-stress with this fascinating collection of potential hobbies! Picking up a hobby is one of the best ways to eliminate stress, improve any mood, and make a network of new friends. Whether it's a physical activity like pickleball or martial arts; a creative pursuit like knitting or painting; or a skill to challenge the mind like sudoku or learning a language, a hobby can improve your life in so many ways....
Author
Publisher
Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xv, 167 pages : color illustrations, color photographs ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Ever feel like you're hanging on by a thread? From the climate crisis, to racism, to gun violence, to attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, the list of issues facing this country goes on and on, and it's only natural to feel anxious about the state of our union. Even if you vote, march, volunteer, and donate, feelings of hopelessness (and helplessness) still creep in. This is a new kind of call to action: a guidebook for combatting fatigue and frustration with...
14) A beginner's guide to dyeing & sewing: 12 step-by-step lessons and 21 projects to get you started
Author
Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Whether you're looking to refresh, transform or personalize your clothing, soft furnishings or fabric accessories, or to dye fabric so that you can create brand-new items, this book has you covered. This simple but rich and informative book contains everything you need to know to start dyeing. It shows you how to create 12 dazzling dye effects - from tie-dyeing and dip-dyeing to creating checks, lines, droplets and bubbles - and then shows you how...
Author
Publisher
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"The go-to guide for tie dye success! Everything you need to know for all things tie dye in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format. Learn all the basics plus more advanced techniques such as reverse tie dye, ice dyeing, and much more. Dye T-shirts, socks, pillows, and everything in between!" -- Page [4] cover.
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
239 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Christmas crafts for all types of crafters! You can quickly and easily make knitted, sewn, paper, felt decorative items, or even mosaic, decoupage, needlepoint and cross stitch objects with this beautifully illustrated instruction book. Christmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials and 400 step-by-step color photos, this helpful DIY guide teaches you how to transform plumbing fixtures into all types of cool household furnishings...Author James Angus explains everything you need to know, from choosing the fittings and using the right tools to mastering the art of assembly and adding designer touches for a finished look." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
216 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Weave color and creativity into your macramé art with 24 fresh projects featuring on-trend techniques and fun fibers. Ribbons, raffia, roving and more bring an inspired twist to this ever-popular craft, and Chantel Conlon is your guide to this modern approach. She'll teach you to macraweave eye-catching wall hangings, knot elegant plant hangers with pops of color and make your own stylish home décor, like pillows, rugs, and more. You'll be amazed...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting...