Crazy Lace


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Summary: "Well-known fiberartist and teacher, Myra Wood invites you to have fun and be creative while knitting lace. This book is a radical departure from the usual pre-designed patterns. You'll discover the wonderful world of improvisational knitting and find your own style emerge whether symmetrically or completely randomly. Starting with a comprehensive explanation of "Lace Logic" you'll quickly learn how and why different types of lace patterns are created, You'll then explore unlimited approaches to create your own lace treasures from your own designs. Detailed instructions include adapting your own patterns as you knit from existing lace patterns, charting entirely new patterns on the fly or just winging it freestyle without any charts at all. The book also includes complete directions for many geometric shapes that can be used with any Crazy Lace approach as the basis for gorgeous shawls, scarves and stoles. Filled with luscious photography and detailed illustrations, this book will become a treasured tool for beginning lace knitters as well as seasoned heirloom knitters who want to break out of the box and try something different."--Publisher description.




Crystalpedia


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Discover the healing power of more than 180 crystals to improve health and wellness, manifest success and ignite passion in this ultimate guide to mineral magic from Sage Goddess Athena Perrakis. Crystals have been used for centuries around the world to promote wellness, fertility, prosperity, healing and more. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 38, Athena Perrakis took a deep dive into crystal literature on a quest to heal herself and discovered the profound power of healing crystals. In this A-to-Z compendium of crystal wisdom, she collects their histories, geologies, mythologies and healing capabilities all in one place for the first time. In these pages, you’ll learn: · where each crystal originated in the Earth’s core · the science behind its beauty and magical qualities · how best to use each crystal for healing · its resonance with your chakras and astrology · how to integrate each crystal into your daily routine · rituals for better sleep, manifestation, harnessing the power of the full moon and more With dazzling photography, this book is not only a reference guide but also an oracle to guide your journey, whatever your goal. Simply set an intention, ask a question and then flip through the pages until your intuition tells you to stop. You’ll meet the stone you are being guided to discover. It’s time to unlock the power and wisdom held within the Earth’s sacred stones.




Crystal Magick, Meditation, and Manifestation


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Beyond crystal healing... Amethyst Qu shares 101 days of secret crystal teachings in her new crystal magick book of shadows. Natural crystals, minerals, gems, and fossils captivate our psyche with their beauty. Yet the folklore of the ancient wise ones tells us these treasures of the Earth are more than just beautiful specimens meant to sit on a shelf. You are drawn to these crystals for a purpose. Our stones are friendly, helpful natural citizens of our Earth who want to partner with us to make our world a better place. Crystals are a gift from our Earth prized by shamans and seekers all over the globe from the dawn of time. ​​​​​​​Follow one seeker as she shares her personal experiences of how she uses metaphysical crystals to gain secret knowledge, enhance psychic ability, and manifest a more fulfilling life. You do not have to be an advanced occultist to use the wise, gentle power of the stones. This friendly form of folk magick is open to all. Learn how you can begin your life of crystal magick today. This book was originally published as the first 101 episodes of Amethyst Qu's online serial book of shadows, Crystal Magick, Meditation, and Manifestation: A Crystal Book of Shadows. It is now being made available in the convenient ebook format for the very first time. By the co-author of The Moldavite Message and The Complete Crystal Cash Prosperity Secrets. Keywords & themes: Crystals, New Age crystals, metaphysical crystals, birthstones, gemstones, gem and mineral collection, natural Earth magic, occult secrets and mysteries, Wicca, witchcraft, folklore, positive spellwork.




Lace


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"Which one of you bitches is my mother?" Four elegant, successful, and sophisticated women in their forties are called to New York's Pierre Hotel to meet Lili -- a beautiful, young, and notoriously temperamental Hollywood movie star. None of the women knows exactly why she is there; each has a reason to hate Lili and each of them is astonished to see the others. They are old friends who share a guilty secret and who have for years been doing their best to keep that secret quiet. Their lives are changed forever, however, when Lili suddenly confronts them. When the women refuse to answer her, Lili proceeds to travel around the world through the playgrounds of the rich and famous, seeking to answer the question that has obsessed and almost destroyed her. From Paris to London, from the boardroom to the bedroom, Lace takes the reader into the rarified world of five unforgettable women who are as beautiful, as complex and as strong as...lace.




Crazy Patchwork


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From pillows and throws to memory book covers and lampshades, Crazy Patchwork takes the theme of traditional crazy quilts and applies its principles to a whole range of ideas for gifts and for the home. Includes all the information a crafter needs to make exciting crazy quilt projects...in no time! All 20 projects can be easily machine-pieced or machine-embroidered and all use a range of brilliant colors, Many of the projects can be completed in just hours!




The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals and Stones


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Improve your life on all levels--mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually--with this essential reference guide to 160 easily-procured crystals, minerals, and stones. Packed with practical knowledge and 190 beautiful full-color photos, this easy-to-use handbook will teach you all about the gemstone world. Each page provides you with concise information: stone name and properties, color, corresponding chakra, planet, element, zodiac sign, numerological association, and mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual uses. Margaret Ann Lembo's metaphysical crystal directory will also give you Mohs scale ratings, divinatory meanings, and a series of positive affirmations for each stone. Learn how to charge, cleanse, and use gemstones in healing grids, plus how to use them as oracles for personal development and spiritual awakening. Praise: "When energetically used with the understandings and tips provided in this A-Z essential guide, all good things are possible. Your 'everything' go-to for crystals!"--Cyndi Dale, bestselling author of The Complete Book of Chakra Healing and Beyond Soul Mates "A must-have guide for anyone who even enjoys picking up rocks. Her straight-from-the-hip approach is matched by her passion, love and knowledge of each and every geode, multifaceted crystal, and everything in between."--Joan Ranquet, author of Communication with All Life




The Visual Guide to Crazy Quilting Design


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See it, stitch it! Thirty-five contemporary crazy-quilting stitches, photographed step by step. Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with thirty-five must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art: how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks, and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons, and charms. • Learn crazy-quilting techniques with colorful photos that show every detail • Combine fabric, embellishments, and thirty-five stitches, plus endless variations, into stunning crazy quilts as unique as you • Unpack savvy design principals to make order of the chaos and guide the viewer's eye around the block




Notable Knit Lace


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Often touted for its complexity, lace knitting is a style of knitting characterized by adding “holes” into the knit for a lace-like quality. Notable Knit Lace is an informative booklet that includes six knitting projects: Lace Scarf with Beaded Edge, Your Feminine Side, Cables and Lace Scarf, Hot Sauce, Crazy Lace Sampler, and Lace Curtain Panels. A knitting basics section provides abbreviations and all of the techniques needed to make the included projects.




The Art of Knitted Lace


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The perfect book to take knitters through the hot summer months and beyond, The Art of Knitted Lace is filled with beautiful designs. From simple to complex, from a comprehensive lace primer to patterns from some of the craft world's biggest names, this is a must-have reference and pattern book in one. Shawls, socks, tops, leggings, even dresses - it's no secret that lace knitting is perfect for a wide variety of eye-catching garments. With this book, lace-hungry knitters can master the basics and knit the exact design their heart desires.




Gemstones of the World


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A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.