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From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet—a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting—with 20 projects for beginners There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces thi

Learn 50 simple and decorative needlepoint stitches with this pretty and accessible card deck.

Learn the traditional Japanese needlework technique of sashiko with this fun and inspiring craft deck. Get started on your sashiko journey with 52 stitches presented on easy to follow cards with everything you need to know about creating beautiful patterns from the simplest of stitches.

An important addition to our growing list, Living Well One Line A Day is the first to actively inspire positive change. The format is the same as the others in the series - an elegant, compact package with a blank, daily calendar-style interior, free of prompts and obstructions to the creative flow. But unlike the others, this title loosely assigns the user a purpose: to collect and record the ins

SET OF 20 NOTECARDS – The Marimekko Notecard Set features twenty different colorways of Marimekko’s most iconic pattern, Unikko. The vivid and cheery designs are sure to brighten up the recipient’s day.

GORGEOUS WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS: This fanciful journal is punctuated with invigorating hand painted phrases and lush watercolor patterns

Gilded edges and a sparkling burst of gold and silver foils on the cover make this productivity journal stand out. This is the ultimate tool for bullet-journaling and staying both organized and glamorous, featuring: •    Dotted 120-GSM paper •    Page numbers •    Ribbon marker •    Fill-in table of contents •    160 stickers

What are our kitties really up to when we aren't looking? The 20 correspondence cards in this set feature delightfully wacky illustrated portraits of cats doing all kinds of things, from DJing records and eating pizza to surfing, skiing, and riding in banana boats.

A celebration of marriage for newlyweds that offers a year's worth of seasoned advice.

Fjord Stone's early years to life in this all-new hardcover Critical Role graphic novel! Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt, writers for the Amazon Original animated series Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina, join fan-favorite artist Selina Espiritu, colorist Diana Sousa, letterer Ariana Maher, and Matthew Mercer and Travis Willingham from the cast of Critical Role to bring Fjord´s early

When you become that which you fear most, how do you carry on? Veth Brenatto doesn´t have an exciting life, but she likes it that way. Unlike her childhood, it´s safe. Predictable. And her husband and son love her almost as fiercely as she loves them. But Veth´s cozy existence is turned on its head when she and her family are captured by raiders. In order to save them, Veth will commit an atrocit

Indulge your love of fortune-telling with the Tarot Puzzle, a deluxe 500-piece puzzle celebrating the cards of the Major and Minor Arcana. * 500-PIECE PUZZLE: Printed on high-quality stock, this full-color puzzle includes 500 printed pieces that highlight tarot cards and readings. Finished puzzle measures approximately 16 X 20". * BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Beloved cards of the Major and Minor A

circa Fifties Glass from Europe & America includes the Italian and Scandinavian designer art glass usually referred to as "Fifties glass," plus a more popular modern glassware produced in factories, especially in the United States and Italy. This colorful and highly collectible glass is presented in nearly 500 full color and black and white photographs, plus never-before-published catalog pages, w

The pine furniture and tools gathered in this book have come from distant places in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. Painted with cheerful colors, they served every practical function in a home. Over 280 beautiful color photographs in this book show construction details and furniture design of great variety. Today, the warm tones of old paint on soft pine wood in antique furniture conv

A fascinating and insightful look into the art glass of the 1950s, this revised second edition spans the range of 1950s art glass from common collectibles to those of museum quality, displaying the diversity and creativity of style, color, and shape. This book has served as an inspiration and valuable resource for collectors, dealers, and all struck by the exceptional quality of art glass. Special

This book is an essential reference for all paperweight collectors. Hundreds of lovely paperweights, dating from 1870 to 1945, and unique items from Bohemia, Silesia, Thuringia, the Bavarian Forest, the "Solling" mountains, and other German areas are beautifully displayed. Pieces from other European areas including Belgium, France, and Scandinavia are vividly placed throughout the book, making it

Color is one of the most interesting qualities of glass, and many people collect according to color. Purple Glass is a sample of various collectible glassware made in the United States and Europe. Included are examples of Depression Era glass from American companies such as Tiffin, Fostoria, and Morgantown, to mid-century blown glass from Blenko; from Italian mid-century cased items to Scandinavia

Pinball games have long been regarded as the twentieth century's ultimate coin operated amusement, touching the lives of generations of players in numerous cultures. This visual chronicle, with examples from the game's beginnings to the present day, focuses in particular on the years from 1958 to 1998. It showcases fifty fascinating pinball games, each with its own chapter outlining the special fe

Ken Blomquist takes readers through all the steps necessary to successfully carve and finish a Scandinavian Santa, using step-by-step instructions, 258 beautiful full color photos, and detailed patterns. This figure comes with a rucksack full of traditionally wrapped gifts and a walking staff to steady him during his annual trek. Following these clear instructions, you can also create a scenic, sn

The sleek lines of Danish Modern furniture took the design world by storm in the mid-twentieth century. Among the American companies that manufactured this style of furniture was the Heywood-Wakefield Co., based in Gardner, Massachusetts. Known widely today for their lines of blonde furniture, Heywood-Wakefield addressed the American familys desire for an informal yet sophisticated look through it