Author: Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307948315
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia—featuring traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets, hampers, and cornhusk brooms. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
Household Crafts and Tips
Author: Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307948315
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia—featuring traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets, hampers, and cornhusk brooms. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307948315
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A collection of how-tos celebrating the domestic arts of Appalachia—featuring traditional advice on soapmaking and quilting, as well as in-depth instructions for making baskets, hampers, and cornhusk brooms. Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution. In July 2016, Vintage Shorts celebrates Foxfire's 50th Anniversary.
Crafting with Flannel
Author: Sarah Ramberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510756183
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Add a flannel flair to every corner of your life with this creative collection of DIY crafts: pillow covers, tote bags, fabric pumpkins, coasters, bookmarks, and more! Very few fabrics elicit such a cozy feeling as flannel. With its universal appeal and inexpensive cost, flannel is a terrific medium to create new décor for your home, a unique accessory to wear, or a thoughtful gift to give. Featuring more than fifty easy-to-follow tutorials, Crafting with Flannel is full of creative and inspired crafts appropriate for all ages and skill levels. From quick and easy projects that take just minutes to make, to more robust ideas on a larger scale, the step-by-step instructions inside this book will help you create: Handmade gifts Personalized accessories Cozy home décor Festive holiday trimmings And so much more! Plaid never goes out of style, so channel the flannel and start crafting with it!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510756183
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Add a flannel flair to every corner of your life with this creative collection of DIY crafts: pillow covers, tote bags, fabric pumpkins, coasters, bookmarks, and more! Very few fabrics elicit such a cozy feeling as flannel. With its universal appeal and inexpensive cost, flannel is a terrific medium to create new décor for your home, a unique accessory to wear, or a thoughtful gift to give. Featuring more than fifty easy-to-follow tutorials, Crafting with Flannel is full of creative and inspired crafts appropriate for all ages and skill levels. From quick and easy projects that take just minutes to make, to more robust ideas on a larger scale, the step-by-step instructions inside this book will help you create: Handmade gifts Personalized accessories Cozy home décor Festive holiday trimmings And so much more! Plaid never goes out of style, so channel the flannel and start crafting with it!
Forgotten Household Crafts
Author: John Seymour
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781405322225
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rediscover the lost world of traditional household crafts with 'the grand master of self-sufficiency' John Seymour. Master tried and trusted methods that have been honed over the centuries and learn to make butter and cheese, embroider, keep bees, decorate your home and more. As Seymour himself once said "we must fill our homes and our lives with beautiful things again and cast out the mass-produced rubbish. This book shows that such things are possible." Part fascinating historical survey, part practical manual, this book shows how many timeless skills were first employed. From basketry to baking to quilting, the book explores a range of fascinating skills and techniques. For country dwellers and those living in the heart of a city, this book encourages a celebration of and a return to some of the wonderful traditions of yesteryear.
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781405322225
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rediscover the lost world of traditional household crafts with 'the grand master of self-sufficiency' John Seymour. Master tried and trusted methods that have been honed over the centuries and learn to make butter and cheese, embroider, keep bees, decorate your home and more. As Seymour himself once said "we must fill our homes and our lives with beautiful things again and cast out the mass-produced rubbish. This book shows that such things are possible." Part fascinating historical survey, part practical manual, this book shows how many timeless skills were first employed. From basketry to baking to quilting, the book explores a range of fascinating skills and techniques. For country dwellers and those living in the heart of a city, this book encourages a celebration of and a return to some of the wonderful traditions of yesteryear.
Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579656765
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579656765
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Uncommon Paper Flowers
Author: Kate Alarcón
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452181381
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcón reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452181381
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcón reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.
1,001 Old-Time Household Hints
Author: Yankee Magazine
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 9780899093987
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
A compendium of tips, recipes, and recommendations for everyday living, collected by the editors of the popular New England periodical, covers a wide range of topics, from baking bread using traditional methods and simplifying household chores to celebrating the holidays and caring for a garden. 15,000 first printing.
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 9780899093987
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
A compendium of tips, recipes, and recommendations for everyday living, collected by the editors of the popular New England periodical, covers a wide range of topics, from baking bread using traditional methods and simplifying household chores to celebrating the holidays and caring for a garden. 15,000 first printing.
Our Homes and how to Make the Best of Them
Author: Walter Shaw Sparrow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Fairy House Crafts
Author: Liza Gardner Walsh
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1608939626
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Kids love making and creating things, especially fairy houses. Following her best-selling Fairy House and Fairy Garden handbooks, Liza Gardner Walsh presents a new dimension in fairy-themed activities—Crafts! Crafts abound in this delightful activity guide, all focusing on aspects of the fairy house world and with an emphasis on making crafts inspired by nature and with an artisanal quality as an antithesis to the sparkly, throw-away fairy materials inundating store shelves. Simple steps and easy-to-follow directions will have kids and parents creating a wide new range of crafts: Recycled fairy houses Fairy house furniture Fairy clothing Nature-themed gifts Fairy decorations for your room
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1608939626
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Kids love making and creating things, especially fairy houses. Following her best-selling Fairy House and Fairy Garden handbooks, Liza Gardner Walsh presents a new dimension in fairy-themed activities—Crafts! Crafts abound in this delightful activity guide, all focusing on aspects of the fairy house world and with an emphasis on making crafts inspired by nature and with an artisanal quality as an antithesis to the sparkly, throw-away fairy materials inundating store shelves. Simple steps and easy-to-follow directions will have kids and parents creating a wide new range of crafts: Recycled fairy houses Fairy house furniture Fairy clothing Nature-themed gifts Fairy decorations for your room
Woman's Day Easy House-Hold Tips
Author: Editors of Woman's Day
Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing
ISBN: 9781933231358
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The practical, yet ingenious advice jam-packed in this guidebook includes fast and handy tips for household problems that are faced daily, from how to keep fingernails clean while gardening to the perfect use for old socks.
Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing
ISBN: 9781933231358
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The practical, yet ingenious advice jam-packed in this guidebook includes fast and handy tips for household problems that are faced daily, from how to keep fingernails clean while gardening to the perfect use for old socks.
50 Nifty Super Crafts to Make with Things Around the House
Author: Cambria Cohen
Publisher: Contemporary Books
ISBN: 9780737301571
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Illustrated instructions for making fifty crafts out of common household objects and tools. Each project is rated according to difficulty.
Publisher: Contemporary Books
ISBN: 9780737301571
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Illustrated instructions for making fifty crafts out of common household objects and tools. Each project is rated according to difficulty.