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Updated January 2, 2025
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City of Belmont Ruth Faulkner Library
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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...
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...
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...
52 weeks of socks. Vol II.
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...
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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