Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and connects us with our history

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The About.com guide to quilting : from pattern to patchwork, creative projects you can finish in under a week
by Janet Wickell

746.46 WIC

Ideal for both novice and experienced crafting enthusiasts, this guide pieces together all aspects of quilting, from history and tools to patterns and appliqué methods.

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Fast cards : techniques and projects for producing greeting cards - quickly
by Sarah Beaman

745.5941 BEA

Simple techniques and projects for making beautiful cards. Simple to do and using basic materials, they illustate how easy it can be to decorate a card. Includes how to use household items as well as widely available craft materials to make effective cards, fast.

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20-minute crafts : beading
by Katherine Stull

J 745.58 STU

Beading's not only hot with adults--children love it too. In connection with the PBS Hands on Crafts for Kids television show comes a collection of simple and attractive beading projects for youngsters 10 and up. Young beaders can choose from 60 practical and decorative items, including pretty jewelry (bracelets, chokers), eye-catching room dcor (pillows, a lampshade), and personal accessories (flip-flops, a sophisticated looking jewelry box). Easy-to-follow diagrams explain how to string the beads, attach clasps, and tie knots. Kids will enjoy hours of creative pleasure--and they'll feel proud to show off their handiwork.

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Encyclopedia of craft projects for the first time
by Vanessa-Ann ... [et al.]

745.5 ENC

"Easy step-by-step crafts with basic how-to instructions - all illustrated with over 500 photos!"--Cover. Material in this collection adapted from the following: Beading for the first time, Polymer clay for the first time, Rubber stamping for the first time, Scrapbooking for the first time, Soapmaking for the first time, Candlemaking for the first time. Includes index.

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Making miniature gardens
by Freida Gray

745.5923 GRA

An exquisite 1/12th scale garden perfectly complements any dolls’ house. “Grow” your own from inexpensive and readily available materials. Choose from a variety of realistic miniature plants that range from quick and simple models to meticulously detailed reproductions. Full plans and instructions are provided for eight projects: Trellis Arch, Walled Garden, Patio Garden Pond and Rockery, Cottage Garden, Greenhouse Garden, Kitchen Garden, and Window Boxes.

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