The FarmMade Essential Skills Book


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"Not too long ago, handwork skills such as sewing a quilt, crocheting a washcloth, or embroidering a pillowcase were handed down from one generation to the next. Candle- and soap-making, blacksmithing, basket weaving, natural yarn dying, and repurposing were all time-honored traditional skills that were essential to the farm's microeconomy and long-term success. While many of these traditional skills have been lost to the convenience of today's modern economy, they are still alive and thriving among America's farmers. The FarmMade Craft Book showcases fifty traditional crafts from farms all over the country. Hailing from New England, the Deep South, the Midwest, Southwest, and Northwest, each authentic farm-made project represents its region's unique array of raw materials and end products. Revive valuable lost skills and pave the way for a more independent, sustainable future with The FarmMade Craft Book."--Amazon.com.




Crochet


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Crochet is the perfect book for people interested in shifting away from mass-produced items, who want to create unique, crocheted pieces. There are more than 80 crochet projects to choose from, and the book helps you get to grips with the basic stitches before leading you to the best projects to try next. Why is it special? * It's the go-to crochet compendium that combines a step-by-step technique section with 101 projects for crocheters of all levels of ability. * This comprehensive book takes you through the basics, with useful practice projects to build confidence, before embarking on more adventurous crochet patterns. * Close-up step-by-step photography and detailed text give you crystal-clear instructions for every crochet stitch. * A huge variety of projects spans things to wear, items for the home, decorative pieces, and cute gifts. Whether you're looking to crochet oh-so sweet baby booties, amigurumi animals, a granny square bedspread, a one-size-fits-all shopping bag, or a fabulously slouchy hat--you're sure to find something to fit the bill.




Vanna's Choice


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Vanna White, the popular TV game show co-host and America's favorite crocheter, presents 10 little amigurumi animals that will capture your heart. From the alligator to the walrus, each of the 10 creatures can rest in the palm of your hand. Just think how much fun you'll have crocheting the whole zoo, especially when you use Vanna's Choice and Vanna's Choice Baby yarns from the Lion Brand Yarn Company. Enjoy the adventure of crocheting these winsome, wild creatures. They are wonderful to keep or to share! 10 designs to crochet using medium weight yarn: elephant, hippo, monkey, giraffe, alligator, lion, seal, walrus, penguin, and snowy owl. Sizes range from 4" to 8" tall.




One Ball of Yarn


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Using just one ball of wool, cotton, silk, or variegated yarn, any crafter with a pair of knitting needles or crochet hooks including beginners young and old can make any of the huge variety of projects in this book.







Beeton's Book of Needlework


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The Office Crochet


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Fans of the popular NBC television series The Office will be delighted by these adorable crochet characters. Included in the kit are all the materials needed to make two projects—Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly. The gang from Dunder Mifflin is reunited in this kit that includes step-by-step instructions to crochet 12 characters from the NBC comedy series The Office. Inside, you’ll also find all the materials needed for two projects: Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a beginner, the clear instructions and accompanying photos make the process of creating adorable amigurimi characters a breeze. Additional project instructions show you how to crochet Michael, Dwight, Angela, Stanley, Kevin, Oscar, Meredith, Kelly, Pam's Teapot, and the Dundie Award!




Amigurumi Toilet Paper Covers


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Stitch...stuff...and fancy up your bath tissue with amigurumi! Enjoy the fun of amigurumi-style crochet to create adorable toilet paper covers that are quick-and-easy to make...and cute-as-ever to display! More than 30 cheerful patterns are provided that children and adults alike will love. This whimsical collection includes farm animals, popular pets, dinosaurs, a monster and Sock Monkey; a cherry-topped cupcake, candle-topped cake, cup of coffee and sushi roll; a sunflower and a pot of violets. Holiday patterns include a Santa Hat, Jack O'Lantern and bunny. More surprises include an alien, robot and train. Amigurumi toilet paper covers are fun to make for yourself and perfect for gifts. These are beginner's level projects made mostly with the simple single crochet stitch. Color photos, stitch tutorials, amigurumi basics and full-size templates are included.







The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness


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In preparing a book of etiquette for ladies, I would lay down as the first rule, "Do unto others as you would others should do to you." You can never be rude if you bear the rule always in mind, for what lady likes to be treated rudely? True Christian politeness will always be the result of an unselfish regard for the feelings of others, and though you may err in the ceremonious points of etiquette, you will never be impolite. Politeness, founded upon such a rule, becomes the expression, in graceful manner, of social virtues. The spirit of politeness consists in a certain attention to forms and ceremonies, which are meant both to please others and ourselves, and to make others pleased with us; a still clearer definition may be given by saying that politeness is goodness of heart put into daily practice; there can be no _true_ politeness without kindness, purity, singleness of heart, and sensibility.