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Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers volume 2
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Start working on the outside of the bag as you attach hardware and the components that make up your handle and top strap. Once they're securely in place, turn to the inside of the bag as you start adding your mesh, vinyl and quilted pockets. Annie shares helpful tips for securing, placing and sewing each component to help the construction process go by quickly and efficiently.
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With digital photography, once you've captured the image your work is only half finished. In the first of two lectures on editing photographs on your computer, learn how to catalog your photos, how to organize them for easy access, and (most important of all) how to be a ruthless self-editor.
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Joy of Painting volume 7
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A painting to reflect the essence of fall, bursting forth in a profusion of brilliant colors as Bob Ross creates a haven of tranquility on canvas.
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Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and makes them a delightful addition to any dinner. Start with herb-roasted potatoes and move on to a medley of root vegetables. If you have kids who are fussy about eating green vegetables (or maybe you are, too!), Molly's "Blasted Broccoli" demonstrates how you can turn greens into a dish that even picky eaters will love.
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Joy of Painting volume 5
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Elegant mountain lake, silent and still, reflecting the natural beauty of leafy trees and grasses all around – a pretty Bob Ross creation.
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Startup Library Quilting volume 2
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Understand what type of sewing machine best suits your needs, including the features worth splurging on (or not!). Then, get familiar with your machine as you learn to thread it, wind a bobbin and keep an accurate seam allowance.
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Colorful Patchwork Bags and Baskets volume 4
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Prepare each part of your tote or pouch by using easily customizable pattern pieces you can make yourself. Caroline shows you how to mark and sew darts for a professional finish. Then, sew and assemble the sides of your bag.
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Colorful Patchwork Bags and Baskets volume 6
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Find out how to prepare a metal zipper with fabric tabs on each end. Caroline shows you how to insert the zipper in your pouch and finish your project with ease.
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3 Blocks 30 Quilts volume 6
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Complete the Sasha block you started in Lesson 5 with Kate's expert help along the way. Cut trapezoids with precision, work with templates and lay out your star block before sewing your nine-patch together. Then join it with the trapezoid, half-square and quarter-square triangle units for a stunning completed block!
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Startup Library Knitting volume 7
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In this lesson, you'll work the Continental-style purl stitch, holding the yarn in your left hand. Then explore a new stitch pattern, the stockinette stitch, by alternating rows of knits and purls.
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Show-Stopping Make-Ahead Desserts volume 3
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Up your pastry game as you learn how to transform classic pâte brisée dough into a blueberry-strawberry frangipane tart. And, find out how to add gold leaf for an extra-special finish.
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Show-Stopping Make-Ahead Desserts volume 5
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Be the star of your next cookie swap with Italian filled cookies! In this lesson, Gale shares the secrets to making cuccidati, traditional Sicilian fig-stuffed cookies.
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Show-Stopping Make-Ahead Desserts volume 4
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Both rustic and refined, Gale's orange-infused chocolate truffles include crème fraîche for an extra pop of flavor. Gale shows you how to coat your truffles, then shares ideas for a range of finishes.
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Startup Library Cake Decorating volume 2
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Get right into action by learning to make a yellow butter-based cake. Find out how to prepare the pans, mix the batter, and bake it to a beautiful golden brown. You can use the same recipe to make a chocolate version, too!
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Startup Library Quilting volume 11
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Quilting, the stitching that holds layers together, can really accentuate your piecing work. Discover different ways to accomplish this, from working with a longarm quilter to using your domestic machine. And, see how to stitch in the ditch and apply decorative wavy lines using your walking foot.
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Explorations in Brioche Knitting volume 7
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Here are some helpful hints to use when making hats, mittens or socks in brioche, whether one color or two.
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Joy of Painting volume 8
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In this dark breathtaking scene, Bob Ross creates an almost calm night with waves crashing against rocks and protective lighthouse.
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Sew Better Sew Faster Shirtmaking volume 6
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Sew buttonholes faster and fuss-free! Janet lays out a pattern-free marking method that's much faster, and moves on to sewing buttons that button smoothly. (It's all in how loose you sew them.) To close things out, you'll dive into the different button placement on men's and women's shirts.
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