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Here is the classic reference for all needleworkers, the one handy volume that covers all major types of stitchery and their techniques, tools, and materials. Over 1,400 detailed illustrations showcase every basic stitch or knot and its variations, and the more than 1,000 entries include bargello, crewel, crocheting, embroidering, knitting, macram�, needlepoint, rugmaking, sewing, and tatting. Find out how to crochet fringe and hairpin lace; do beadwork, candlewicking, gros point, and other forms of embroidery; knit Fair Isle, Scandinavian, and Shetland styles; create appliqu� patchwork by hand or machine; and braid, knot, and hook a range of rugs. For every mode of stitchery, there's a list of common abbreviations used in pattern instructions and a detailed summary of designs.
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51 projects to knit, crochet, quilt, embroider and needlepoint. 48 photos and over 100 easy-to-follow illustrations, in large print. Patterns include: wall hangings, gift items, pictures, home decor items, soft toys, blankets and afghans, clothing items and accessories, and so much more!
"A tribute to a time when style -- and maybe even life -- felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." -- Sadie Stein, Paris Review As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and beautifully. In The Lost Art of Dress, historian and dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals that this wasn't always true. In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of women -- the so-called Dress Doctors -- taught American women that knowledge, not money, was key to a beautiful wardrobe. They empowered women to design, make, and choose clothin...
This encyclopedia provides a fascinating look at the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the biographical sketches of some of its most prominent members. From Joseph Smith to Brigham Young to the present-day prophets, these profiles offer insights into the faith and achievements of these remarkable men and women. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This is not another book about the shock of being left. It's a book about getting over it. When she was 50 years old, Diane Burroughs's husband left her for a younger woman. She went through those same sad realizations you always hear about-the anniversaries, the photo albums, the post-divorce blues-but amidst all the tears and anger, she discovered her way to a new life. Remaking Your Life When You're No Longer the Wife is a funny, inspirational guide for divorced women over 50 to restart their lives and find happiness with or without romance. Offering new perspectives and practical guidance, this book shares the ups and downs of restarting a life from a woman who's already done it. Includi...