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Make, making simple robots / by Ceceri, Kathy.;
"Making Simple Robots is based on one idea: Anybody can build a robot! That includes kids, English majors, school teachers, and grandparents. If you can knit, sew, or fold a flat piece of paper into a box, you can build a no-tech robotic part. If you can use a hot glue gun, you can learn to solder basic electronics into a low-tech robot that reacts to its environment. And if you can figure out how to use the apps on your smart phone, you can learn enough programming to communicate with a simple robot" -- www.oreilly.deLSC
Subjects: Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Adorable animal quilting : 20+ charming patterns for paper-pieced lions, dogs, turtles, monkeys and more / by Alteneder, Ingrid,author.;
"Adorable Animal Quilting uses the simplified method of paper-piecing to teach craft lovers how to make easy, fun quilt designs. Readers will learn quilting and sewing basics while creating a plethora of cute, lovable animal pattern-blocks along the way. Ingrid Alteneder, pattern designer, quilting instructor and founder of Joe, June and Mae, has created 20 different paper outlines that seriously streamline the process of making quilted blocks. Each outline shows readers how to align different fabrics, the measurements necessary for each piece, and where to cut and sew materials. No matter your skill level, this book will help you produce professional looking, high-quality, charming quilted patterns with Ingrid's step-by-step instructions and helpful visual aids. Ingrid guides you through what materials you will need-both the common household items and the experienced quilting tools-to set readers up with all the necessary materials to design beautiful patterns for years to come. With animal designs ranging from cats and dogs, to kolas and hippos, to turtles and dolphins, everyone will quickly find a favorite project to embark on. Whether you're looking for an activity the whole family will love, a relaxing solo craft project, or trying to enhance your quilting game, Adorable Animal Quilting will help you get there"--
Subjects: Quilting; Animals in art.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I'm finding my talk / by Thomas, Rebecca(Poet); Young, Pauline,1965-;
A response to Rita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk," and published simultaneously with the new children's book edition illustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award-winning spoken-word artist and Mi'kmaw activist Rebecca Thomas. A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism. From sewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering her community, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.LSC
Subjects: Identity (Philosophical concept); Indians of North America; Native children; Children's poetry, Canadian (English); Residential schools; First Nations children;
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The roaring days of Zora Lily : a novel / by Salazar, Noelle,author.;
"2023, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. A costume conservator is preparing an exhibition featuring movie costumes from the 1920s to present day. As she gingerly places a gown once worn by Greta Garbo on a mannequin, she discovers another name hidden beneath the designer's label, leaving her to wonder -- who is Zora Lily? 1924, Seattle. Poverty-stricken Zora Hough spends her days looking after her younger siblings while sewing up holes and fixing hems for clients to bring in extra money ... But at night, as she lies in the bed she shares with one of her three sisters, she secretly dreams of becoming a designer like Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Bars (Drinking establishments); Costume design; Costume; Motion picture industry; Women tailors;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Kaffe Fassett's bold blooms : quilts and other works celebrating flowers / by Fassett, Kaffe,author.; Lucy, Liza Prior,author.; Patterson, Debbie,photographer.;
Renowned colour expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett explores flowers as a source of inspiration for patchwork and needlepoint in this new quilting guide and pattern collection. Along the way, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his fascinating design process--from mood boards and "sketching" with colour swatches to planning and sewing the quilts. While the focus is on patchwork and needle--point, the design and color ideas translate to many design disciplines and materials, including crafts, fiber arts, floral design and home decor. Accessible to all skill levels, the designs on each page will inspire you to see how much more colourful and alive your needlework, quilts and creative projects can be.
Subjects: Canvas embroidery.; Flowers in art.; Needlework.; Quilting.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mennonite valley girl : a wayward coming of age / by Funk, Carla,1974-author.;
"A funny and whip-smart memoir about a feisty young woman's quest for independence in an isolated Mennonite community. Carla Funk is a teenager with her hands on the church piano keys and her feet edging ever closer to the flames. Coming of age in a remote and forested valley--a place rich in Mennonites, loggers, and dutiful wives who submit to their husbands--she knows her destiny is to marry, have babies, and join the church ladies' sewing circle. But she feels an increasing urge to push the limits of her religion and the small town that cannot contain her desires for much longer. At once a coming-of-age story, a contemplation on meaning, morality, and destiny, and a hilarious time capsule of 1980s adolescence, Mennonite Valley Girl offers the best kind of escapist reading for anyone who loves small towns, or who was lucky enough to grow up in one."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Funk, Carla, 1974-; Mennonite authors; Mennonite women; Mennonites; Poets, Canadian (English); Women poets, Canadian (English);
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Punch needle embroidery for beginners / by Davidson, Lucy(Graphic designer),author.;
Punch needle embroidery is back! It's a simple technique that involves nothing more than a punch needle - like a normal sewing needle, but with a handle and an aperture at the tip. It can be used on any fabric using either yarn or thread, and creates a textured, raised finish that's soft to the touch and beautiful to look at. The easy-to-learn technique and repetitive action makes this the perfect, mindful pursuit, and projects from wall hangings and cushions to children's toys, bags and purses can be worked up quickly and easily with minimal effort. Author Lucy Davidson's imaginative designs are stunning, and will appeal to anyone with an eye for clean, modern design. All the techniques you need are described at the start of the book, with information on how to hold the needle, how to start and finish a thread and how to achieve a variety of interesting textures and colour combinations. There are then 12 projects to try, all accompanied by charts, written instructions and beautiful photographs of the finished pieces.
Subjects: Punched work.; Embroidery;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The edge of summer / by Shipman, Viola,author.;
Devastated by the sudden death of her mother--a quiet, loving and intensely private Southern seamstress called Miss Mabel, who overflowed with pearls of Ozarks wisdom but never spoke of her own family--Sutton Douglas makes the impulsive decision to pack up and head north to the Michigan resort town where she believes she'll find answers to the lifelong questions she's had about not only her mother's past but also her own place in the world. Recalling Miss Mabel's sewing notions that were her childhood toys, Sutton buys a collection of buttons at an estate sale from Bonnie Lyons, the imposing matriarch of the lakeside community. Propelled by a handful of trinkets left behind by her mother and glimpses into the history of the magical lakeshore town, Sutton becomes tantalized by the possibility that Bonnie is the grandmother she never knew. But is she? As Sutton cautiously befriends Bonnie and is taken into her confidence, she begins to uncover the secrets about her family that Miss Mabel so carefully hid, and about the role that Sutton herself unwittingly played in it all.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Buttons; Family secrets; Mothers and daughters; Women dressmakers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The beginner's guide to knitting : easy techniques and 8 fun projects / by Rowe, Lynne,author.;
Unlock the art of knitting: expert guidance, easy projects, and essential tips to begin your knitting journey with confidence! Renowned knitting expert Lynne Rowe will be your trusted mentor, walking you through every step of the way. With Lynne's expert guidance, you'll effortlessly learn how to hold your needles, select the perfect yarn, decipher knitting patterns, execute various stitches, employ seamless sewing techniques, and conquer your very first knitting projects. Lynne's friendly approach, easy-to-follow advice and clear tutorials will ease you into the welcoming world of knitting. By taking small steps and familiarizing yourself with the knitting terminology and techniques, you'll swiftly grasp the basics and become a confident knitter in no time at all. What makes this book truly exceptional is that each project progressively builds upon your knitting skills, so you'll soon be creating your own knitted wearable accessories and home décor items with all things bright and woolly! Whether you aspire to knit heartfelt gifts for loved ones, express your creativity through handmade fashion, or simply find solace in the rhythmic motions of knitting, this book has everything you need to get started.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Knitting.; Knitting; Knitting;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The creative instigator's handbook : a DIY guide to making social change through art / by Prain, Leanne,author.;
"From the co-creator of the seminal craftivism book Yarn Bombing: a guide for creatives to making impactful, socially engaged art projects. Flash mobs come and go, but purposeful creativity can change communities. Are you a creative (aspiring or otherwise) who is curious about how you can apply your skills to activist, socially engaged art projects? Whether you paint, sew, sing, build, weld, or rhyme, The Creative Instigator's Handbook explores how to take that big project you've been dreaming about and actually make it happen. In response to the challenging times that we live in, Make It Meaningful will inspire readers to use their creativity to spur change in the world around them. Guiding readers through the various aspects of a project from ideation to final documentation, the book examines the relationship between creative leadership, community art projects, and social justice, and includes the perspectives of 23 creative instigators who have stretched the boundaries of what art should or shouldn't do. Bold and imaginative, The Creative Instigator's Handbook will appeal to creatives willing to expand their comfort zones by jumping into the fray and doing some outrageous, inspired rabble-rousing of their very own."--
Subjects: Artists and community.; Artists; Arts and society.; Arts; Political art.; Social action.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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