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  • Food Gifts

    150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents

    Scott, Elle Simone,
    An all-occasion guide to homemade food gifts that look as fabulous as they taste, with more than 150 recipes, hundreds of packaging ideas, and insider tips from best-selling author and food stylist Elle Simone Scott.
    BookBoston, MA : America's Test Kitchen, [2024] — 641.5 Sco
  • Star Wars. Knitting the Galaxy

    the Official Star Wars Knitting Pattern Book

    Gray, Tanis,
    Featuring 28 projects based on George Lucas’s epic film saga, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens…
    BookSan Rafael, CA : Insight Editions, 2021. — 746.432041 Gra
  • Jewelry Making for Beginners

    Step-by-step, Simple Instructions for Beautiful Results

    Powley, Tammy,
    Get started making your own jewelry with this easy and fun guide, featuring techniques for beading, wirework, metalwork, enamel, and polymer clay.
    BookBeverly, MA : New Shoe Press, 2023. — 739.27 Pow
  • Hair to Dye for

    DIY Tutorials for Modern Mermaids, Creative Cosplay, and Everyday Glamour

    Fortis, Ash,
    Written by well-known hair colorist Ash Fortis, this book includes step-by-step instructions on how to do dozens of different hair dye techniques, from highlights to hologram hair. Featuring gorgeous photography and custom how-to…
    BookRichmond, CA : Weldon Owen, [2020] — 646.724 For
  • Modern Block Printing

    Over 15 Projects Designed to Be Printed by Hand

    Sivyer, Rowan,
    Rowan Sivyer demonstrates the versatility of this beautiful medium through 17 easy projects: from greeting cards to printing on fabric and clay, to ideas for making homewares such as cushions and lampshades.
    BookLondon : Hardie Grant Books, 2022. — 746.62 Siv
  • DIY for Renters

    Don't Call the Landlord : a Renter's Guide to Repairs and Personalizations That Won't Break Your Lease

    Byers, Charles, 1959-
    A complete repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rents—not owns—their home. It’s designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical and safe, including tips on taking down and…
    BookMount Joy, PA : Creative Homeowner, [2020] — 643.7 Bye
  • The Complete Book of Ferns

    Indoors ; Outdoors ; Growing ; Crafting ; History & Lore

    Weinstein, Mobee,
    Filled with botanical information, indoor and outdoor growing and care information, details on propagation, display ideas, and craft projects.
    BookBeverly, Massachusetts : Cool Springs Press, 2021. — 587.3 Wei
  • Hot Girl Crochet

    15 Easy Crochet Projects From Bags to Bikinis

    Svane, Rose,
    The perfect guidebook for beginners, Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn howto crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware.
    BookNew York : Abrams, 2024. — 746.434 Sva
  • Cable Knit Style

    15 Stunning Patterns for Pullovers, Cardigans, Tanks, Tees & More

    Ho, Yi Hsing Joan,
    Dive into the world of lightweight knitting, for cabled tops that are perfect for spring and summer. No matter which pattern you choose to cast on first, one thing's for certain: You will always be in style!
    BookSalem, MA : Page Street Publishing, 2023. — 746.432 Ho
  • Punch-needle Craft

    Learn to Punch Needle With 30 Contemporary Step-by-step Projects

    Youngs, Clare,
    Discover how to make accessories including a patterned tote bag, and designs such as zipped pouches and geometric pillows that make brilliant gifts. Pick up a punch needle and explore your creative side with this accessible and versatile…
    BookLondon : Cico Books, 2023. — 746.44 You
  • Knits for Dogs

    15 Stunning Patterns for Pullovers, Cardigans, Tanks, Tees & More

    Tiselius, Stina, 1980-
    Prepare for the winter and keep your canine cozy, comfy, and—most importantly—cute with Knits for Dogs.
    BookLondon : Hardie Grant Books, [2023] — 746.432 Tis
  • Sewing Love

    Handmade Clothes for Any Body

    Ishida, Sanae,
    Draft patterns and sew clothes that fit your unique body! In this garment-making primer, sewing is an act of radical kindness and self-care and Sanae Ishida, author of the award-winning Sewing Happiness, guides you through the process with…
    BookSeattle : Sasquatch Books, [2022] — 646.1 Ish
  • The Guide to Woodworking With Kids

    Craft Projects to Develop the Lifelong Skills of Young Makers

    Stowe, Doug,
    This comprehensive guide offers step by step instruction for teachers, parents and grandparents to offer safe woodworking opportunities to their students and kiddos as a way of developing a wide range of valuable life-skills.
    BookWhite Creek, TN : Blue Hills Press, [2020] — 745.592 Sto
  • The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery

    An Introduction to Glazes, Patterns, Inlay, Luster, and Dimensional Designs

    Reinhardt, Emily,
    Join ceramic artist Emily Reinhardt to learn how to decorate pottery surfaces with glazes, gold luster, patterns and marks, inlay designs, dimensional shapes, and much more.
    BookBeverly, MA : Quarry, 2023. — 738.12 Rei
  • Made to Measure

    An Easy Guide to Drafting and Sewing a Custom Wardrobe

    Jewell, Elisalex,
    Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic.
    BookBeverly, MA : Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2023. — 687 Jew
  • Home Is Where You Make It

    DIY Ideas & Stying Secrets to Create a Home You Love, Whether You Rent or Own

    Vanderzeil, Geneva,
    Home Is Where You Make It is a simple, practical, and affordable craft and styling book that offers tried and tested design advice and top hints and tricks for key spaces.
    BookNew York, NY : Tiller Press, 2020. — 747 Van
  • Capture Your Own Life With Collage Quilting

    Making Unique Quilts and Projects From Photos and Imagery

    Haworth, Jane,
    Whether you're celebrating your pet's personality, preserving a memory from a family vacation, or recreating your favorite flower, this book will teach you the simple technique to creating a stunning and personal piece of art through…
    BookMount Joy, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing, [2023] — 746.46 Haw
  • Creative Woodburning

    Projects, Patterns & Instructions to Get Crafty With Pyrography

    Locke, Bee,
    Turn an ordinary piece of wood into a fire-burned masterpiece, with this introduction to pyrography, including 20 projects and over 180 patterns.
    BookIndianapolis, IN : DK Publishing, 2020. — 745.514 Loc
  • Home Skills

    Master Your Domain With Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges

    The editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this how-to guide to making life simpler.
    BookNew York, NY : Hearst Home, [2022] — 640 Hom