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Punch-needle craft : learn to punch needle with 30 contemporary step-by-step projects / by Youngs, Clare,author.;
30 super-easy projects for beautiful and colorful homewares, accessories, and gifts. Punch-needle embroidery is the perfect creative and mindful hobby, and involves punching threads into fabric to form a design. Ideal for beginners, it requires just a punch-needle pen and a few basic supplies, and is also a great way of upcycling scraps of yarn or thread. With this beautifully illustrated book by Clare Youngs, you'll learn how to use this skill of "painting with wool" to make 30 gorgeous and colorful projects. For the home, try your hand at stitching textured plant pot covers, or create a hanging decoration as a centerpiece for your living room. You'll also discover how to make accessories including a patterned tote bag, and designs such as zipped pouches and geometric pillows that make brilliant gifts. So pick up a punch needle and explore your creative side with this accessible and versatile craft.
Subjects: Embroidery.; Handicraft.; Punched work.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Squaring the Circle. by Corbijn, Anton,film director.; Powell, Aubrey,actor.; Gallagher, Noel,actor.; McCartney, Paul,actor.; Gabriel, Peter,actor.; Plant, Robert,actor.; Thorgerson, Storm,actor.; Utopia (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aubrey Powell, Noel Gallagher, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Storm ThorgersonOriginally produced by Utopia in 2022.Celebrated photographer, creative director and filmmaker Anton Corbijn's first feature documentary SQUARING THE CIRCLE: THE STORY OF HIPGNOSIS tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art design studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time, including "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "Band on the Run." They formed Hipgnosis in Cambridge during the ferment of the sixties and became rock royalty during the boom time of the seventies. They conjured into existence sights that no one had previously thought possible, produced visuals which popularized music that had previously been considered fringe, and were at the white-hot center of the maddest, funniest and most creative era in the history of popular music. The film features brand new interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour & Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Graham Gouldman of 10cc, Noel Gallagher, and many more!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Mass media.; Digital communications.; Design.; Arts.; Social sciences.; Music.; History, Modern.; Documentary films.; Mass media and culture.; Artists.; History.; Popular culture.; Music--History and criticism.; Architecture.; Performing arts.; Art and architecture.;
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Extraordinary ornamental edibles : 100 perennials, trees, shrubs and vines for Canadian gardens / by Lascelle, Michael Kenneth,1961-author.;
"Growing your own food continues to gain popularity, but planting and tending vegetables every year certainly requires more effort than the ease of maintaining a backyard full of well-established hardy perennials. Now, with the help of this volume, gardeners can have the best of both worlds by planning a garden full of edible perennials that are both gorgeous and easy-to-maintain. From Akebia vine, with its scented flowers and tasty purple-skinned seed pods, to shade-loving Japanese Zingiber-there are so many options for Canadian gardeners beyond the traditional veggie plot. One hundred of the most notable trees, shrubs, vines and perennials are highlighted for both their aesthetic and edible appeal, with each entry including such information as ideal exposure, water needs, pollination requirements, harvesting and food preparation suggestions. More than just a listing of delicious plants, Extraordinary Ornamental Edibles is also a comprehensive guide to the edible landscape as a whole with sensible information about microclimates, pollinators, pests, ecological concerns, organic gardening tips, container growing, space-saving espaliers for small spaces, propagation, grafting, pruning, and design essentials-such as selecting edible ground covers and choosing plants for fall colour. Also included are culinary suggestions and recipes for everything from herbal teas to tempura. From cold-tolerant cultivars of exotic fruit such as the new hardy lemon or yuzu, to surprising varieties of better-known garden staples, like columnade apple trees suitable to growing in pots and blueberries that bear pink fruit, this volume details the full range of unique and exciting options, making it an inspiring and easy-to-reference A-to-Z guide to growing extraordinary ornamental edibles across Canada."--
Subjects: Edible landscaping; Plants, Edible; Plants, Ornamental;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The green witch's garden : your complete guide to creating and cultivating a magical garden space / by Murphy-Hiscock, Arin,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the earth and the universe, and relies on stones, plants, flowers, and herbs for healing. In The Green Witch's Garden, you will learn how to create your own magical space to enhance your witchcraft practice. With information on how to plan and design your sacred garden and tips and tricks to growing and harvesting magical ingredients, this book will allow you to take control of your practice and more deeply connect with the earth. Let experienced witch and author of The Green Witch Arin Hiscock-Murphy guide you on your path to creating your personal piece of nature"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Gardening.; Nature; Witchcraft.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Twisted stitches : 30 corrupt cross stitch and embroidery designs / by Davison, Phil(Phillip),author.;
For crafters who like their stitching with a twist, this unique book takes cross stitch and embroidery to the dark side! Think charming cottages with roses around the door - but with abandoned vehicles in the front yard, or napkins embroidered with pretty but deadly poisonous plants ... Projects of this title include an RIP (read in peace) bookmark, a butterfly and skulls tote bag, and a pig strikes back barbecue apron. Inspired by popular culture and street art, it's the craft equivalent of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and is guaranteed to amuse and entertain. The book contains 30 truly original cross stitch and embroidery designs including pictures, cards, pillows, and accessories. Twisted Stitches also features comprehensive instructions on techniques for new stitchers, presented in a fresh, entertaining way, as well as full size fold-out charts of the larger designs.
Subjects: Cross-stitch; Embroidery;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cut, shape, assemble : easy woodworking crafts for small spaces / by Paterson, Boo,author.;
"Step-by-step projects for all skill levels to spruce up your home, from bookends to breakfast trays to birdhouses. With the right tools, guidance, and attitude, anyone can create beautiful and useful home goods from wood. In Cut, Shape, Assemble, award-winning artist Boo Paterson empowers you to craft with confidence and embark on your own creative journey. With information on tools and materials, clear instructions, full-color photography, and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn blueprints, she guides you through easy-to-make projects that can be pulled together on the floor of a small apartment. All the designs in this book are stylish and modern, with everything a homeowner needs, like a knife block, plant stand, and even a table! Cutting boards, bookends, and serving platters make for wonderful additions to your home or great gifts for friends and family. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast, hobbyist crafter, or complete newcomer, this encouraging guide will inspire you to elevate your living space, your creativity, and your confidence as you experience the joy of making something of your own out of wood.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Apartments.; Woodwork; Woodwork;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Little Bee's book of blooms / by Zommer, Yuval.;
Little Bee leaves her hive and flies out to discover the many beautiful and strange plants and flowers that bring colour to the world. Buzz by dazzling tulips and floating water lilies but watch out for the snapping Venus flytraps! Packed with bright illustrations and creative wordplay, this chunky board book is designed to instil a love of nature from an early age, great for reading aloud yet perfect for bedtime, finishing with a peaceful nighttime scene.0-3Y.
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; Bees; Plants; Flowers;
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The simple art of vegetarian cooking : templates and lessons for making delicious meatless meals every day / by Shulman, Martha Rose.;
"Martha Rose Shulman's The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking is an accessible, delicious-recipe-packed teaching book designed to give home cooks a plan ("templates") and a language for cooking mouthwatering plant-based meals every day. What is a template? It's a generic recipe for a basic dish--a risotto, a frittata, a rice bowl, a pasta bowl, a soup base--into which you put any suitable combination of vegetables and herbs based on seasonality and availability. By having these basic templates in hand, readers--wherever they live and whatever the season--will be able to prepare meatless dishes simply and easily, making this plan ideal for busy families, working moms, and anyone who wants to be able to put a mouthwatering vegetarian dish on the table, angst-free.Template cooking--providing a reliable, sensible framework for dishes that can change fluidly with seasonal availability--is enjoying rising popularity in the food world, and Shulman is a Rodale house author and legend. Whether the reader is a working parent trying to decipher the overflowing CSA box or a new vegetarian trying to navigate a world where meals can't be summed up as "steak," "chicken," or "pork chops," The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking, with 125 recipes, is the perfect tool"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Quick and easy cooking.; Vegetarian cooking.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Gardener Scott's guide to raised bed gardening / by Wilson, Scott A.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Imagine growing thriving vegetable plants, fragrant herb gardens, robust perennials and stunning annuals. It's time to think inside the box--one that's filled with good-quality soil teeming with beneficial soil organisms, that is. Raised bed gardening is a wildly popular method that gardeners everywhere can take advantage of, no matter your space or the quality of your native soil. Raised bed gardening has numerous benefits for both the beginner and expert gardener, but chief among those is the ability to build the best soil for your plants. Gardener Scott's Guide to Raised Bed Gardening is a no-fuss, step-by-step guide to planning, building and growing in your first raised bed. With his signature approachable, easy-to-follow style, YouTube's Gardener Scott shepherds you through every stage of creating a thriving, productive raised bed garden--from the crucial planning phases where you'll consider the design and how you're going to use your raised bed, to building your first raised bed, filling it with soil and growing your dream garden"--
Subjects: Beds (Gardens); Gardening.; Raised bed gardening.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Simple machine sewing : a beginner's guide to making home accessories, bags, clothes, and more / by Pressley, Angela,author.;
As well as being an invaluable skill and a relaxing hobby, machine sewing is a great way of being kind to the planet by upcycling scraps of fabric. Here, expert sewing teacher Angela Pressley shows you how to make 30 stunning homewares, accessories, and garments, each of which will help you to practice different techniques. Learn how to sew curves, add pockets, and work with lightweight fabrics as you make bag designs such as a jewelry pouch, a reversible tote, and a foldaway shopper. Next, master topstitching, quilting, and patchwork so that you can create homewares including a pouffe, bowl cozies, and plant-pot covers. Finally, there's a chapter of clothes and accessories such as a top, a cross-back apron, and a bucket hat, where you'll learn how to sew a double hem, add a lining, and draft a paper pattern. You'll also find a guide to all the tools and equipment you will need, as well as step-by-step tutorials that guide you through the machine-sewing techniques.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Machine sewing.; Patchwork; Textile crafts.; Machine sewing; Sewing;
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