Mary's Doilies


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With their delicate, lacy appearance, these breathtaking doilies represent the height of traditional crocheted elegance. The luxurious textures of the patterns are indescribably rich. You truly must make each one to see its real beauty. In addition to the five lacy round doilies, you will find one square doily and one lovely oval. Two of the seven crochet thread designs sparkle with iridescent beads. And because doilies are a classic decorative motif, they'll look perfectly at home in any setting. 7 projects, each in Size 10 bedspread weight cotton thread: Tala (white square doily), Rachel (cream round doily with beads), Heather (cream oval doily with beads), and Hilary, Sherrie, Tanya, and Pauletta (four white round doilies).




Pineapple Doilies


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Show off your creative side with these 6 pineapple motif designs for doilies. From the quick-and-easy Four-Square Pineapple to the challenging Posh Pineapple, a hexagon of richly textured stitches, you'll do great -- just follow the diagrams!




Quick and Easy Crochet


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35 quick projects: lacy bedspreads, elegant tablecloths, doilies with floral motifs, more. Instructions, illustrations from rare thread company leaflets.




The Four Marys : A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales


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Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015. "Powerful stories." - Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.




Absolutely Gorgeous Doilies


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These pretty crochet patterns come in striking shapes and are absolute delights to behold. Several of the 18 intricate designs include raised stitches, giving them an irresistibly touchable look. Step-by-step instructions and color photos are included.




Old-Fashioned Doilies to Crochet


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Inexpensive guide for re-creating 32 crocheted masterpieces from the 1940s and 50s. Illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions for making lacy cobwebs, gossamer "Wagon Wheels," Windmill Wings, Ring of Roses, Morning Glory, many more. Instructions.




The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffmann


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Mary Schiffmann--a founding member of the Lacy Knitters--was a tireless collector of lace patterns and a delightful storyteller about her life and craft. For this book, needle arts historian Nancy Nehring has lovingly collected Mary's knitting legacy and accounts of her life. Veteran lace knitter Pat Shannon has charted and knitted Mary's patterns with thoughtful appreciation.




Love in Every Stitch


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In her inspiring book, Love in Every Stitch: Stories of Knitting and Healing, master knitter, teacher, and widely published knitwear designer Lee Gant shares real-life stories about the power of knitting. As an employee of three different yarn stores, a teacher of countless knitting classes, and a volunteer with at-risk youth, Lee has had the opportunity to gather diverse stories. The stories Lee shares about herself and fellow knitters from around the world illustrate how each stitch and purl can comfort and calm, heal and renew. A suicidal teenager crochets through pregnancy. A dying woman finds comfort in the company of knitters. A woman finds the courage to face her estranged parents. A woman going blind realizes she can still knit — and experience life. And Lee’s life, riddled with more than just anxiety, has at last become stable and productive. This book includes stories of women, men, and teens who have experienced profound change and enlightenment through knitting and crochet.




Ten Hail Marys


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Small Town Girl


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A famous country music star is shamed by her sister into going home to look after her bedridden mother. The town is dull, her mother gets on her nerves and the "dork" who had a crush on her in high school is once again after her. But with time she gets used to it, even falls in love with the dork.