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February 2012- Selected by Natalie Giauque

Sew What You Love: The Easiest, Prettiest Projects Ever
by Tanya Whelan


Grand Revival designer Tanya Whelan's vintage modern aesthetic has made her fabrics and sewing patterns some of the most admired by sewers and quilters everywhere. In her first book, she presents a stylish collection of 30 easy-to-make sewing projects that are achievable by sewers of every skill level.

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Crafts for Every Season: Creative Recycling and Handmade Treasures
by Kelly Doust

Making your own clothes, housewares, and other craft projects can seem so intimidating. What if you're clumsy with scissors and can barely sew a button? This book will help you create your own handmade gifts--for yourself and for others.

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Steampunk Gear, Gadgets, and Gizmos: A Maker's Guide to Creating Modern Artifacts
by Thomas Willeford

The hands-on, do-it-yourself steampunk guide shows readers how to create their own retro-futuristic gear! Welcome to the wondrous world of Thomas Willeford, aka Lord Archibald "Feathers" Featherstone, in which he shares his closely guarded secrets of Steampunkery.

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Totally Simple Crochet: Over 30 Easy Projects for the Home and to Wear
by Tove Fevang

More than 30 appealing projects--including shawls, scarves, afghans, wrist warmers, placemats, and pillows--can be found in the pages of this introductory guide to the enjoyable art of crochet.  Straightforward instructions and brilliant patterns fill the pages of this hands-on manual for creating lovely, crocheted handcrafts.

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Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts: A Stress-Free Journey to Original Design
by Rayna Gillman


Enjoy the freedom of free-form! In this follow-up to Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth, Rayna shares her can t make a mistake approach to designing quilts. Learn how to how to trust your instincts so you can work more intuitively, and develop a new appreciation for the therapy of sewing without a plan.

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Sewing Basics: All You Need to Know about Machine and Hand Sewing
by Sandra Bardwell

Sewing Basics is the ultimate encyclopedia for sewing at home. This thorough guide covers everything from choosing fabrics to operating a sewing machine to hand sewing, fitting, fine-finishing, trouble-shooting and more.

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