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Drawing spooky chibi learn how to draw kawaii vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, monsters, and other cute, creepy, and gothic creatures
White, Sarah E.
Paper Book
Get your sketchbook ready - it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level with Drawing Spooky Chibi! A comprehensive guide with easy-to-follow instructions and tips and handy practice pages, this latest installment in the Drawing Chibi series will have you oohing and awwing at a number of...
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Adorable animal quilting 20+ charming patterns for paper-pieced dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys and more
Alteneder, Ingrid
Paper Book
Adorable Animal Quilting uses the simplified method of paper-piecing to teach craft lovers how to make easy, fun quilt designs. Readers will learn quilting and sewing basics while creating a plethora of cute, lovable animal pattern-blocks along the way. Ingrid Alteneder, pattern designer, quilting...
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The beginner's photography guide : the ultimate step-by-step manual for getting the most from your digital camera
Gatcum, Chris
Paper Book
All you need is a digital camera and this bestselling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer! This handbook will help you improve your skills, give you a fresh perspective on how to approach a shoot, and which equipment will work best. If you have a burst of...
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Colourwork in the round all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
Dervout, Anna
Paper Book
"An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels" - Library Journal Starred Review "An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels. Knitters will also be able to apply...
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52 weeks of socks
Paper Book
52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over...
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Made weave love 20+ contemporary handwoven projects to craft at home
Jones, Phoebe
Paper Book
Master the art of weaving with over 20 stunning projects. Phoebe Jones is on a mission to make weaving accessible to all. In her debut book Made Weave Love Phoebe shows you the joys of weaving and how this gentle and intuitive craft can spark joy...
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Home maintenance
Kraeutler, Tom
Paper Book
Take the intimidation out of common home repair jobs Home Maintenance For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky...
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Creative woodturning projects
Findley, Richard
Paper Book
In Creative Woodturning Projects Richard Findley researches and masters newand innovative techniques to create 16 inspiring woodturning projects. The techniquesexplored include , pyrography, multi-axis turning, carving, texturing,...
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Edward's menagerie over 50 easy-to-make soft toy animal crochet patterns
Lord, Kerry
Paper Book
Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... in a new and updated edition of this crochet classic! With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn...
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How to be a manga artist
Pagani, Balthazar, 1975- author.
Paper Book
The ultimate guide for aspiring artists with a love of manga. Following How to Draw a Graphic Novel, Balthazar Pagani returns, joined by manga expert Asuka Ozumi, to demystify the process of creating manga, from the creative spark that inspires a story, to what it's...
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The joy of birdwatching
Isalska, Anita
Paper Book
"this book delivers on the magic that birds can hold" - Birdlife Magazine "acts as both a travel guide and a partial field guide, whetting one's appetite to go out and get birding" - Organic Gardener Magazine Discover 60 uplifting birding adventures...
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