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"1863: In a small Creole cottage in New Orleans, an ingenious young Black woman named Stella embroiders intricate maps on repurposed cloth to help enslaved men flee and join the Union Army. Bound to a man who would kill her if he knew of her clandestine activities, Stella has to hide not only her efforts but her love for William, a Black soldier and a brilliant musician. Meanwhile, in New York City, a Jewish woman stitches a quilt for her husband,...
62) Unraveled sleeve
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English
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Tormented by nightmares, Betsy Devonshire, the new owner of a needlecraft shop in Excelsior, Minnesota, decides to get away for a needlecraft get-together at a remote lodge, but her nightmares are transformed into reality when she stumbles across a body.
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2023.
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English
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"Crochet Southwest Spirit is a breath of fresh air for your crochet repertoire, offering laid-back bohemian style inspired by natural landscapes. Peaceful color palettes--drawn from the mountains, mesas, valleys, deserts, rivers, and rock formations of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona--bring a relaxed vibe to these beginner and intermediate patterns." -- Back cover.
64) A murderous yarn
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Heavens to Betsy Devonshire! She never intended to get so caught up in this year's antique car race. But as sponsor of one of the entrants, she can't help but keep a close eye on the outcome—and it's not pretty. One of the drivers never makes it to the finish line. His car is found exploded in flames. Now Betsy and her crafty friends must determine if it was an accident or the work of a jealous competitor. The answer may be in a piece of needlework,...
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2019.
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1 Creating moments of joy (softcover), 1 Dementia in the family (softcover), 1 The house of Elliott (DVD), 1 Healing dulcimer and harp music (CD), 1 Quiltmaker lady (puzzle), 1 Shape shuffle game, 1 sensory button pouch, 3 Sewing images of the past cards, 4 lacing cards with string, 1 memory kit survey : 1 clear plastic container ; 15 x 171/2 x 6 in.
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Description of creating moments of joy: "In this fifth revised and expanded edition, Brackey moves beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's, offering practical advice, and focusing on creating moments of joy--while the patient may forget what was said or done, their feelings will linger on. Beginning with the first section--defining moments--she discusses signs, early stages, and understanding the person. She also switches places and makes the patient...
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2009.
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 16 x 16 cm
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English
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"A bounty of cupcakes to make and share, including recipes and decorating ideas. If you quilt, sew, knit, needle felt, craft, or just eat, there's sure to be a cupcake for you"--Provided by publisher.
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2012.
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264 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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English
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"This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular hand needle arts: embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel, silk ribbon embroidery, and bead embroidery. For each type of needlework, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos and diagrams for all the stitches and techniques used for the craft. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions...
70) Fun with fat quarters: 15 step-by-step projects with essential techniques to kick-start your sewing
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2023.
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96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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English
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"Containing 15 fresh, fun fat-quarter projects, from doorstops and drawstring bags to tablemats, aprons and cushions, this book is ideal for sewers of all abilities. It starts with a comprehensive techniques section, guiding you through a variety of useful techniques, from inserting a zip and sewing buttonholes to creating patchwork. The techniques are fully explained and are combined with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. The book then leads...
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2014.
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128 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"Dive needles-first into the cozy, lush, reach-out-and-touch-me world of chunky knits! Created by Ashley Little and a talented pool of designers, these 31 projects use one, two, and three+ skeins of chic bulky and super-bulky yarn. Featuring sumptuous cowls, lacy scarves, a draped waffle-weave throw, a cable-knit pillowcase, classic cream-toned cable mittens and a matching hat, plus clutches, jewelry, and other scene-stealing pieces, this on-trend...
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2017.
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First U.S. edition.
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160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
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English
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A treasury of tips, techniques, and trade secrets for crocheters provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions that cover everything from choosing the right hook and yarn to setting up a dye studio and managing yard ends.
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[2012]
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263 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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English
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"Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting five basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, modified-drop shoulder, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and...
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