Beautiful Ragwork: Over 20 Hooked Designs for Rugs, Wall Hangings, Furniture and Accessories by Lizzie Reakes, ISBN 0312303955
Using a range of recycled materials from nylon, cotton, lycra, and crimplene to plastic bags, Lizzie Reakes' designs have a wit and originality that will inspire even the most reluctant needlecrafter to reach for his canvas.
24 exciting and original projects include:
* Shaped hearth rugs
* Patchwork squares
*Children's activity mats
*Sentimental samplers
*Wall banners
*Muslin curtains
*Cushion covers
*Shoulder bags
*Hair accessories
*Ties
*And much more!!!
Reakes' projects combine hand-hooking and simple applique to eye-catching effect. She explains each project aided by clear step-by-step photographs. And she includes templates for over a dozen designs. With its extensive guide to choosing materials and making the best use of color, pattern, and texture, this is the ideal book for the ragwork enthusiast...
My Ballet Bag with Sticker and Other by Elissa Held, ISBN 0689849664
Shaped like a ballet bag with its own handle, this interactive book includes more than 25 elements to touch and feel: mini ballet and tap shoes, a sparkly costume, a tutu, and glittery "makeup." Also features paper pull-outs of a brush, lipstick, water bottle, and mylar hand mirror. Pull-tabs open the curtains on the stage, and a scented bouquet of roses pops up for the grand finale. Full-color illustrations. Consumable.
My Ballet Bag with Sticker and Other by Elissa Held, ISBN 0689849664 
Curtains and draperies > My Ballet Bag with Sticker and Other by Elissa Held, ISBN 0689849664
Sew-It-Yourself Home Decor: Fabric Projects for the Living Room, Bedroom, & Beyond by Karen Coetzee, ISBN 0873415752
This beautifully illustrated book presents simple step-by-step instructions for more than 30 home decoration projects, from curtains to chair covers, for every home in the house. 300 illustrations. 200 full-color photos.
Sew-It-Yourself Home Decor: Fabric Projects for the Living Room, Bedroom, & Beyond by Karen Coetzee, ISBN 0873415752
Curtains and draperies > Sew-It-Yourself Home Decor: Fabric Projects for the Living Room, Bedroom, & Beyond by Karen Coetzee, ISBN 0873415752
Hollywood Couples: The Naked Truth
What forbidden temptations ignited the iconic romance of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, or Howard Hughes and Gene Peters, or Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz? What was the spark? Was it a steamy movie set affair or innocent case of love at first sight. What were the emotions that bound them together or tore them apart? Take a peek inside their secret lives as we uncover the real stories behind the glittering curtains of fame and legend. Listen to Desi Arnaz Jr., Carol Burnett, and Madeline Davis. Hear the words of Bob Carroll, Ann Miller, Jane Russell, and ex-showgirl Gloria Pall as they reveal the beginnings and ends, the romances and heartaches of the celebrated men and women who became the Famous Hollywood Couples.
Hollywood Couples: The Naked Truth
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Decorative Embroidery: More Than 50 Creative Projects and Design Variations for the Home by Mary Norden, ISBN 0895779331
Simple, fresh, and contemporary - Mary Norden's embroidery redefines this traditional craft. Her distinctively elegant style and unerring eye for color are reflected in each of the original designs she has created especially for this book, from outlined images of kitchen utensils and simple geometric shapes to more intricate and complex motifs, such as sprigs of wild flowers and clusters of summer fruits. Whether you have never embroidered before, or you have had some experience and are searching for new ideas, Decorative Embroidery provides all the inspiration you will need. Yarn quantities, templates, and color stitch diagrams accompany each design, along with full instructions for transforming finished pieces into decorative soft furnishings such as bed linen, tablecloths, cafe curtains, and pillows. With alternative color schemes and design variations, there are also plenty of opportunities for stitchers to create their own unique embroidery projects. A final section provides an illustrated...
Decorative Embroidery: More Than 50 Creative Projects and Design Variations for the Home by Mary Norden, ISBN 0895779331
Curtains and draperies > Decorative Embroidery: More Than 50 Creative Projects and Design Variations for the Home by Mary Norden, ISBN 0895779331