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  • Ultimate Quilting Bible

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    Quilting is a hugely popular pastime, with many people all over the world producing beautiful quilts to be displayed as wall hangings for display, ...

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  • The Build A Bag Book &Templates - Occassion Bags by Debbie Shore

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    stylish occasion bag designs, two handy plastic templates and endless variations! Focusing on occasion bags, this beautifully presented, 96-page bo...

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  • The Build A Bag Book & Templates - Tote Bags by Debbie Shore

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    Now in a convenient paperback edition, this is a bag-making series with a difference: 15 stylish tote bag designs, two handy plastic templates and ...

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  • Professor Pincushion’s Beginner Guide to Sewing - Tova Opatrny

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    Book DescriptionStart sewing in no time with basics broken down to the simplest form! Professor Pincushion's Beginner Guide to Sewing assumes the r...

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    A Beginner’s Guide To Upholstery Book

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    With clear step-by-step instructions throughout, A Beginner's Guide to Upholstery shows you how to take your old or tattered furniture and fabrics ...

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  • Ultimate Sewing Bible Book

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    Turn to this resource again and again! The Ultimate Sewing Bible is THE essential guide to sewing, providing hundreds of illustrations and instruct...

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  • How To Sew

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    If you ve always fancied taking up sewing but didn t know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simple-to-follow p...

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    Kids Learn to Stitch Book

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    Kids Learn to Stitch includes six cute little projects to practise after each new group of hand stitches has been mastered. Created from felt and s...

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  • Love At First Stitch Book By Till Walnes - SP

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    Love at First Stitch gives you all the know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams. Written for novice stitchers by the author of ...

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  • The Coverstitch Technique Manual Book By Julia Hincks - SP

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    Clear and comprehensive step-by-step instructions and photographs demonstrate the essential stitches and sewing techniques. Julia also talks you th...

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  • The Quilter’s Bible Book By Linda Clements

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    Presents essential know-how together with a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters.It is ideal ...

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  • How To Quilt

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    This is the ultimate go-to quilting guide for the complete beginner no prior knowledge of quilting, or even sewing, is assumed. Ten fully illustrat...

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    Beginner's Guide To Quilting Book

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    Learn the basics of quilting, from piecing and applique to quilting and binding. Features 16 simple projects, each focusing on a different techniqu...

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  • The Bag Making Bible Book by Lisa Lam - SP

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    Introduces, explains and demonstrates the myriad materials, hardware, tools and techniques available to the modern crafter, including using the sew...

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  • Mollie Makes - How to Sew

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    Featuring 20 fun and stylish makes, this book will appeal to all skill levels, but the step-by-by step instructions and comprehensive techniques se...

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  • How To Machine Sew

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    If you've always wanted to learn to use a sewing machine but didn't know where to start, this guide for the absolute beginner is for you. This simp...

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  • A Beginner’s Guide To Quilting Book

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    You've always wanted to try quilting, and now it's easier than ever!In A Beginner's Guide to Quilting, longtime quilter and bestselling author Chri...

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  • The Great British Sewing Bee - Sustainable Style

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    Sew yourself sustainable as you work through the 27 projects in The Great British Sewing Bee's latest book. Starting with the essentials, sewers wi...

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  • The Complete Bag Making Masterclass Book By Samantha Hussey - SP

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    This comprehensive guide to everything about bag making features the very latest techniques and tips from expert bag designer Samantha Hussey, aka ...

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  • Sewing For The Absolute Beginner

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    A clear and easy-to-follow beginner's guide from sewing expert Caroline Smith, with 25 exciting sewing projects.

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  • How To Sew

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    A simple-to-follow project-based book that takes you through the basic techniques of knitting. It helps you learn everything you need to get starte...

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  • Serger 101 - A Field Guide

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    This everything guide to serger sewing machines has detailed how-tos for basic and specialty stitches, troubleshooting, and more, plus ten projects...

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  • Sewing Machine Reference Tool Book By Bernie Tobisch - SP

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    Kick tension problems to the curb and say goodbye to presser foot problems! This pocket-size guide helps you troubleshoot your sewing machine on th...

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