Tankard, Judith B.
Summary: "In this thoroughly revised edition of "Gardens of the arts and crafts movement", landscape scholar Judith B. Tankard surveys the inspirations, characteristics, and development of garden design during the movement. Tankard presents a selection of houses and gardens of the era from Great Britain and the United States, with an emphasis on the diversity of designers who helped forge a truly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 TANAllen, Crystal
Summary: "Are you new to Cricut crafting? Returning after a hiatus and desperate for a refresher? Perhaps you're an old pro looking for brand-new ideas, tips, and tricks for your crafts? Look no further than The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts. Throughout the more than 300 pages of this book, author Crystal Allen will not only present you with craft ideas that embrace every awesome element of this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 745.54 ALLDarke, Rick.
Summary: “Quoting seminal figures....Darke reexamines the pertinence of arts and crafts ideals for our own gardens...[and] sidebar boxes...suggest[ing] specific plants and planting methods, and types of materials and decorative embellishments. A bevy of beautiful photographs illustrates Darke’s thoughtful and inspiring ruminations.”—Booklist.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Friedman/Fairfax 2001
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 712 DARReid, Peter
Summary: "A beautiful, four-color book that showcases an epic LEGO universe. Full of advanced models guaranteed to inspire, as well as simpler models with building instructions"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oreilly & Associates Inc 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.4022 REIYoung, Marcia
Summary: "For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration and meaning in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk you through the steps they took in creating works that tap into the importance of nature art in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. You'll learn how they created...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Schiffer Publishing 2022
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Summary: Collage and textile work come together in an inspired collection of techniques and projects! When designer Mandy Pattullo weds collage with textile work, the result is a happy marriage of techniques. Mandy shows how to transform those hoarded bits of fabric, trim, and memory-filled domestic textiles into something new and personal. From sourcing and unpicking found material to creating...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Batsford 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.4 PATAllen, Crystal
Summary: "Let author Crystal Allen walk you through thirty new handmade Cricut projects that can be personalized and given as gifts, no matter the occasion! Whether you are a skilled crafter or new to DIY, you will find exciting ways to use the Cricut Maker, Explore, and Joy machines." --p. [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skyhorse Publishing 2021
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Summary: Jane Foster is one of the UK's most exciting up-and-coming designers. An entirely self-taught illustrator and screen printer, her work is strongly influenced by Scandinavian and British design from the 1950s and 60s. 'Fun with Fabric' is Jane's first book, and in it she presents simple 15 projects using fabulous fabrics from her own collection.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 643 FOSScheunemann, Pam
Summary: How to upcycle fabric trash into something new.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 746 SCHCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Craft ScheunemannEpstein, Nicky.
Summary: "Designer, author, teacher, and knitting celebrity Nicky Epstein has created a stylish delight: 25 playful, fashion-forward patterns for 18-inch dolls. Nicky speaks fondly of the dolls that inspired her designs and explains the techniques for measuring adoll, adapting patterns, and choosing yarn and needles. The adorable pieces range from classic to chic, and include everything from hats and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nicky Epstein Books, an imprint of Sixth&Spring Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.43 EpsNeddo, Nick.
Summary: It's time to go back to basics! If you're interested in art, but find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, The Organic Artist is just the book for you! It encourages us all to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, such as charcoal and birch bark. Immersing you in the natural world, The Organic Artist seeks to inspire creativity by connecting you to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quarry Books 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.6 NEDBanner, Bernadette
Summary: "Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved Historical Fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner. Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner's signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2022
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Publisher / Publication Date: Los Angeles County Museum of Art 2004
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 745.409 KAPWalters, A. V.
Summary: The Emma Caites Way is the story of two lives separated by decades, yet intertwined. At the turn of the last century, the California Arts & Crafts movement and, in particular, the Plein Air Movement of painters, were hailed for their contributions and their new way of seeing landscape and light. One such artist, Emma Caites, was a woman outside her own time. Though she faded into obscurity, her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Rock Press 2011
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC WALWerker, Kim Piper
Summary: "Fans of DIY projects and crafts will conquer their fear of failure and create their own masterpieces using this fun and inspiring handbook. Get Crafty. Make Great Stuff. Be Creative! The number one fear of all creative types--crafters, DIYers, makers, artists--is that failure lurks right around the corner. Crafty blogger and creativity guru Kim Piper Werker urges everyone to pick up their pen...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 WERDaly, Fiona
Summary: For intermediate and advanced crafters, these eight illustrated loom weaving projects help you create sustainable, attractive, and useful textile pieces for your home and wardrobe-or to give as gifts. This step-by-step guide to weaving large projects on a little loom is packed with over 200 color photographs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press 2022
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Summary: "As the editor in chief of MAKE magazine, Mark Frauenfelder has spent years combing through DIY books, but he's never been able to find one with geeky projects he can share with his two daughters. Maker Dad is the first DIY book to use cutting-edge (and affordable) technology in appealing projects for fathers and daughters to do together. These crafts and gadgets are both rewarding to make and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.5 FRALeach, Simon.
Summary: "Ceramics education is something that is typically taught in a classroom studio, where a teacher first explains a series of intricate and subtle movements, and then demonstrates them for the students. The student then sits down at a potter's wheel and attempts to replicate the techniques, but often with less than perfect results. To help both beginner and more advanced potters overcome some of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2013
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Summary: Beloved knitting instructor Susan B. Anderson presents her first book targeted at a young audience. This accessible introduction to knitting in the round includes easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials on techniques from casting on and binding off to joining colors to make stripes, and 17 progressively challenging knitting projects--beginning with simple infinity scarves and hats and building to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Artisan 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 746.432 ANDBianchi, Priscilla.
Summary: A Guatemalan artist discusses how the inspiration of her native culture has led to her unique quilt designs and provides step-by-step instructions for ten quilt patterns incorporating special fabrics and colors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Krause 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746.46 BIAChaich, John
Summary: Queer Threads: Crafting Identity and Community showcases twenty-nine artists who are moving through the narrow space that is gay or straight, biological or social, craft and fine art and doing so explicitly through their work in fiber and textile. Loaded with gender connotations and power hierarchies, fiber-based handicrafts such as crochet, embroidery, knitting, macrame, quilting, and sewing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ammo 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 746 CHAFinch, Alice
Summary: "Presents ideas for using a wide variety of LEGO elements to create architectural features like columns, doors, windows, and walls. Includes helpful photographs that show you how to achieve the look, adapt it to your build, and make it your own"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: No Starch Press 2018
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Lego FinchGomes, Andreia
Summary: Whether you've been weaving for years or just starting out, Little Loom Weaving has everything you need to create trendy and timeless woven pieces on a small, portable loom. This helpful guide, packed with step-by-step instructions and stunning color photos, is full of inspiring and fun projects -- some easy and fast enough to finish in a few hours!
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Craft Fiber GomesLane, Ruth
Summary: "This richly illustrated how-to book is a comprehensive reference for various felting techniques, including needle felting, wet felting, and nuno felting. With these easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and hundreds of full-color photos, you'll be able to explore these easy projects that provide fun opportunities for you to try the techniques. Galleries of unique felted designs and creations...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Pub. International 2012