Bead Crochet Snakes


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Bead Crochet Jewelry


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Beading experts, teachers, and jewelry designers Bert and Dana Freed share their expertise in this delightful collection of jewelry patterns and projects. Using a wide range of stunning beads in lovely color combinations, the pieces may look complicated, but are very easy to make following the clearly explained techniques and directions. The projects are organized so that you start with the foundation of bead crochet---the basic chain stitch---then progress through each level to achieve more advanced techniques. Each section opens with clear photographs that demonstrate the techniques needed for the proceeding projects. The "Advanced Tips and Tricks" at the end of the book offer additional tips and tricks for making your bead crochet experience go as smoothly as possible. Beautifully photographed, Bead Crochet Jewelry provides all the inspiration and skills you need to create unique jewelry pieces to wear or give as wonderful gifts. From dangling earrings to chunky necklaces and plaited bracelets, these beautiful and intricate-looking pieces are sure to stand out and be admired by all.




How to Crochet


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A mix of crochet and beadwork, bead tube jewelry is simple to stitch and creates professional crafts and designs. This book introduces the simple stitches and shows how to get beads to lay correctly and also includes a DVD to give crafters an up-close look at beading techniques. The 13 projects include necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.




Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!


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Completely revised and updated, the Second Edition of Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! presents essential nursing fundamentals in the easy-to-read, fun-to-learn format that is popular with nurses, nursing students, and faculty. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the theoretical foundations of nursing, the nursing process, basic nursing skills, physiologic patient care, and the latest nursing concepts, including evidence-based practice and critical thinking. Specific topics covered include oxygenation, self-care and hygiene, mobility and exercise, comfort from pain, rest and sleep, skin integrity, nutrition, and urinary and bowel elimination. Abundant illustrations, call-outs, end-of-chapter quizzes reinforce reading and highlight age-related considerations, risks and complications, and provide tips for documentation and patient-teaching.




The Periodic Table


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The Periodic Table is largely a memoir of the years before and after Primo Levi’s transportation from his native Italy to Auschwitz as an anti-Facist partisan and a Jew. It recounts, in clear, precise, unfailingly beautiful prose, the story of the Piedmontese Jewish community from which Levi came, of his years as a student and young chemist at the inception of the Second World War, and of his investigations into the nature of the material world. As such, it provides crucial links and backgrounds, both personal and intellectual, in the tremendous project of remembrance that is Levi’s gift to posterity. But far from being a prologue to his experience of the Holocaust, Levi’s masterpiece represents his most impassioned response to the events that engulfed him. The Periodic Table celebrates the pleasures of love and friendship and the search for meaning, and stands as a monument to those things in us that are capable of resisting and enduring in the face of tyranny.




Anne of Green Gables


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Step into the enchanting world of Avonlea with "Anne of Green Gables" by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Join the beloved character Anne Shirley on her captivating journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure in the picturesque landscapes of Prince Edward Island. As you delve into Montgomery's timeless classic, prepare to be transported to a world of imagination and wonder. From Anne's vivid imagination to her indomitable spirit, each page is filled with heartwarming moments and unforgettable characters that will capture your heart. But beyond the idyllic setting of Green Gables and the charming village of Avonlea, "Anne of Green Gables" delves into deeper themes of love, resilience, and the power of belonging. Montgomery's evocative prose and rich storytelling resonate with readers of all ages, inviting them to embrace Anne's zest for life and her unwavering belief in the beauty of the world. Yet, amidst the laughter and tears, a profound question emerges: How can Anne's journey inspire us to embrace our own uniqueness, overcome adversity, and find joy in the everyday? Engage with Montgomery's beloved characters through heartfelt conversations and poignant moments that capture the essence of friendship and family. As you follow Anne on her adventures, you'll discover the transformative power of love, imagination, and the bonds that unite us all. Now, as you immerse yourself in "Anne of Green Gables," consider this: How will Anne's story inspire you to embrace the beauty of life's imperfections and celebrate the magic of being yourself? Don't miss the opportunity to experience the timeless magic of "Anne of Green Gables." Acquire your copy today and embark on a journey of discovery, where every page is a reminder that with a little imagination and a lot of heart, anything is possible. ```




Encyclopedia of Tubular Bead Crochet


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This is the essential resource for tubular bead crochet including over 300 unique repeating patterns, multiple finishing techniques, guidelines for beads, threads, tools, and sizing. Basic stitching techniques are examined in great depth and detail, with dozens of graphics and photos to ensure your success in this lovely craft. Designer tips for troubleshooting are plentiful and well-organized. Learn the best methods for threading, choosing appropriate materials, and ultimately creating beautiful finished jewelry pieces from your crocheted tubes and combining multiple patterns into one piece. Ann Benson is an internationally acclaimed authority on bead crochet and has gathered her considerable knowledge into one complete reference work for all skill levels of bead crochet enthusiasts to enjoy for years to come.




Halloween Plastic Lace Crafts


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Whether you call it gimp, lanyard, scoubidou, or boondoggle, you can weave and knot vinyl craft lace to create seriously spooky Halloween projects! Halloween Plastic Lace Crafts takes the lid off a witch's cauldron full of creepy key chains, grisly zipper pulls and diabolical decorations. 10 weird but wonderful projects are provided for creating a host of nifty dangling creatures, from centipedes, black cats and glowing ghosts to spiders, ants, flies and snakes. These gruesome personalities come alive when you combine plastic lace with other cool materials like acrylic hair, plastic canvas, wiggle eyes, pom-poms, pony beads, chenille stems and more. Every weave is clearly illustrated, and the instructions are so easy to follow it's scary. As you move from project to project you'll learn all the basic stitches for 4-strand, 6-strand, and even 8-strand plastic lacing. Time to get knotting some fun and freaky Halloween creatures! Inside you'll find: " 10 cool Halloween projects for zipper pulls, key chains and decorations " Essential skills for stitching, braiding and knotting " 4-strand, 6-strand and 8-strand techniques " Creative accents with acrylic hair, wiggle eyes, beads, plastic canvas and more " Easy-to-follow weaving diagrams and colorful photos of finished projects




Crewel Creatures


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Beautiful bird and animal designs, inspired by the African world, in crewel and Jacobean embroidery. Following the success of Crewel Intentions and Crewel Twists, which introduced embroiderers to using needle-lace and loom-weaving techniques, comes Crewel Creatures, the third title in this series by renowned embroiderer Hazel Blomkamp. Animals and birds are popular subjects in crewel embroidery, and here Hazel introduces needleworkers to the beautiful, exotic creatures found in the African wild. Following the Jacobean embroidery style for which Hazel is well known, and incorporating the subtle influence of the fractal designs found in zentangle art, Hazel brings beads and other three-dimensional elements into her designs, capturing the stunning and colourful art that is traditionally associated with Africa. Those new to Hazel's work will find a useful guide to the essential crewel stitches, needle-lace and needle-weaving techniques in an easy-to-follow how-to section and stitch gallery, and all embroiderers will be impressed by the wealth of design ideas and inspiration this book has to offer. With every project, step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photographs are included, along with a template of the design. All the projects are stitched and embellished on natural coloured linen, making them not only perfect for framing for display but also wonderfully economical for embroiderers to work on.




Live Loop Cables in Crochet


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Learn an exciting new cable method for crochet! Live Loop cables are like flexible I-cords that travel over the fabric surface. They can move vertically or horizontally, cross over and under each other, and even be frogged and re-worked while leaving the rest of the project intact. Live Loop Cables in Crochet includes patterns and charts for 25 blocks and 11 projects, plus detailed tutorials for basic and advanced Live Loop techniques including horizontal cables, ring cables, I-cord foundation, I-cord edging, and more. Welcome to the wonderful world of Live Loop cables!