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Community quilts : how to organize, design, & make a group quilt / by Kavaya, Karol.(CARDINAL)701713; Skemp, Vicki.(CARDINAL)701712;

Includes bibliographical references (page 136) and index.Machine generated contents note: INTRODUCTION 6 -- WHO WE ARE II -- GALLERY OF QUILTS 17 -- ORGANIZING A GROUP QUILT 80 -- Step I Establish a Time Frame 83 -- Step 2 Contact and Enlist Participants 84 -- Step 3 Choose Your Design 84 -- Step 4 Choose Your Quilting Pattern 91 -- Step 5 Choose Fabric, Batting, Backing, and Binding 92 -- Step 6 Prepare the Top and Backing Fabric 95 -- Step 7 Make the Kits 96 -- Step 8 The Blocks Come Back I03 -- Step 9 Decide on the Layout 105 -- Step I0 Sew the Top Together Io6 -- Step II Press and Mark the Top Io8 -- Step 12 Prepare the Batting I09 -- Step 13 Prepare the Backing I09 -- Step I4 Layer the Top, Batting, and Backing I09 -- Step 15 Baste the Three Layers Together III -- Step 6 Set Up the Quilting Frame 112 -- Step 17 Put the Quilt on the Frame 113 -- Step 18 Arrange the Quilting Bees 114 -- Step 19 Quilting I15 -- Step 20 Bind the Quilt 117 -- Step 21 Finishing Touches 117 -- Planning Your Surprise Party 119 -- SIMPLE PATTERNS SUITABLE FOR GROUP QUILTING 121 -- Pattern I: Easiest of All 122 -- Pattern II: Very Easy 126 -- Pattern III: Intermediate 128 -- Sample: Organizer's Instructions to Participants 133 -- QUILTING TERMS 135.

Subjects: Group work in art; Local authors.; Local crafters.; Patchwork quilts.; Patchwork.; Quilting.;

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Murder in a Scottish Shire [sound recording] / by Hall, Traci,author.; Crick, Beverley A.,narrator.;

Read by Beverley A. Crick.Known as the Brighton of the North, Naim is both a charming Scottish town and a popular seaside resort - but to Paislee Shaw, it's simply home - unfortunately to a murderer. For a twenty-eight year-old single mum, Paislee has knit together a sensible life for herself, her ten-year-old son Brody, and Wallace, their black Scottish terrier. Having inherited a knack for knitting from her dear departed grandmother, Paislee also owns a specialty sweater shop called Cashmere Crush, where devoted local crafters gather weekly for her Knit and Sip. Lately, though, Paislee feels as if her life is unraveling. She's been served an eviction notice, and her estranged homeless grandfather has just been brought to her door by a disconcertingly handsome detective named Mack Zeffer. As if all that wasn't enough, Paislee discovers a young woman who she recently rehired to help in the shop dead in her flat, possibly from an overdose of her heart medicine. but as details of the death and the woman's life begin to raise suspicious for Detective Zeffer, it's Paislee who must untangle a murderous yarn...

Subjects: Audiobooks.;

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Murder in a Scottish shire / by Hall, Traci,author.(CARDINAL)876365;

Known as the Brighton of the North, Nairn is both a charming Scottish town and a popular seaside resort. but to Paislee Shaw, it's simply home, unfortunately to a murderer ... For a twenty-eight-year-old single mum, Paislee has knit together a sensible life for herself, her ten-year-old son Brody, and Wallace, their black Scottish terrier. Having inherited a knack for knitting from her dear departed grandmother, Paislee also owns a specialty sweater shop called Cashmere Crush, where devoted local crafters gather weekly for her Knit and Sip. Lately, though, Paislee feels as if her life is unraveling. She's been served an eviction notice, and her estranged and homeless grandfather has just been brought to her door by a disconcertingly handsome detective named Mack Zeffer. As if all that wasn't enough, Paislee discovers a young woman who she recently rehired to help in the shop dead in her flat, possibly from an overdose of her heart medicine. But as details of the death and the woman's life begin to raise suspicions for Detective Inspector Zeffer, it's Paislee who must untangle a murderous yarn.

Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Single mothers; Knitters (Persons);

Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7

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People you gotta meet before you grow up : get to know the movers and shakers, heroes and hotshots in your hometown / by Rhatigan, Joe.(CARDINAL)277930;

Before you begin your journey -- You gotta meet ... -- A farmer! -- A traveler! -- An entrepreneur! -- An artist! -- A judge! -- A volunteer! -- An actor! -- An immigrant! -- A chef! -- A writer! -- A politician! -- Someone from a different religion! -- A police officer! -- An athlete! -- A musician! -- An animal rescuer! -- A librarian! -- A scientist! -- An alternative transporter! -- A teacher! -- A CEO! -- An environmentalist! -- A firefighter! -- A historical reenacter! -- An activist! -- A journalist! -- A crafter! -- An architect! -- A senior! -- An engineer! -- A medical doctor! -- A local historian! -- A cartoonist! -- An animal trainer! -- Yourself!Presents a tribute to the heroes who help keep our neighborhoods safe and provide routine services, and also explains the world-changing roles of farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, politicians and other community contributors.1020L

Subjects: Civic leaders; Interviewing; Community development; Community life;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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A crafter quilts a crime / by Quinn, Holly(Mystery writer),author.(CARDINAL)795044;

"Snowcapped pines and glittery dusted sidewalks adorn tranquil Heartsford, Wisconsin, while residents cuddle beneath heirloom quilts in front of cozy wood fires. But come the next day, the below-zero temperatures won't keep the locals away from Heartsford's annual Fire & Ice event. To boost customer traffic at Community Craft's one-night-only sale, Samantha Sammy Kane persuades a few of the craftspeople who sell their wares at the store to participate in a live mannequin window display contest. Local quilter Wanda Wadsworth emerges as a favorite to win the contest, as she manages to not move a muscle for an unusual amount of time. Onlookers outside the window try everything to get her to crack - tapping on the glass and making funny faces - but nothing disrupts Wanda's stillness. When the eagle-eyed spectators realize Wanda isn't breathing, a blanket of grief and fear descends upon the wintry town. Detective Liam Nash can't seem to piece the clues together. Fortunately, Sammy's cousin Heidi and her sister Ellie are on hand to reconvene their detective team, S.H.E. They set out to solve Wanda's untimely death before the case grows as icy as a sub-zero Wisconsin winter. But they are all too aware that the killer is too close for comfort"--FantasticFiction.com.

Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder; Craft shops;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6

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Hardwear : jewelry from a toolbox / by Rogge, Hannah.;

Introduction -- Washers: Washer chain earrings -- Washer cuff -- Metal circles necklace -- Washer zipper pull -- Woven washer belt -- Rope: L-bracket pendant -- Loop rope wire -- Neon rope earrings -- Hair hinges -- Metal connectors: Quick link washer key ring -- Quick link tube belt -- Double chain necklace -- Wide band bracelet -- Key ring necklace -- Nuts: Hexagon necklace -- Elegant nut necklace -- Rubber band earrings -- Coupling nut choker -- PVC (vinyl, plastic, rubber) -- Tubular torque necklace -- Clear chain bracelet -- Electrical tape bracelet -- Tape wrist band -- Cell phone charm -- O. Oh O-ring bracelet -- Glossary -- Sources for supplies -- Acknowledgements -- Index.There is a new population of crafters out there: independent, innovative, and fearless, they thrive on making something out of nothing and are far more interested in showing off their style than their money. Their spirit of do-it-yourself iconoclasm is perfectly captured in Hardwear, a fascinating new book by industrial designer Hannah Rogge that presents 24 striking, easy-to-make pieces of jewelry fashioned from nuts and metal washers, S hooks and O rings, rubber sheeting and rubber tubing, and other inexpensive, readily available hardware. Most of the projects for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featured in this unique and unexpected book can be completed in just a few hours, and all of them can be made on a minimal budget. The book is divided, like the aisles of a hardware store, into chapters according to the particular pieces of hardware employed. And lest readers confuse Hardwear with any other craft book on the shelf, its rectangular shape and metallic cover resemble the geometric structure and hard casing of an actual toolbox. Hardwear is sure to inspire crafters everywhere to view their local hardware store in an entirely new light.

Subjects: Young adult literature.; Jewelry making.;

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Inadan, the mastery of Tuareg artisans : contemporary and traditional work in metal, leather, and wood. by Chemiňe, Matthieu.;

An essential part of their hierarchical society is the group known as "Inadan"--the artists and craftspeople who make and adorn day-to-day objects, tools, jewelry, and more. The artisans use local materials in traditional ways to make objects of utility and beauty. These pieces and the skills required to make them are passed from parent to child, often within closely knit family structures in which fathers, sons, mothers, and daughters work together. Through his unprecedented access to the Inadan, the author captures the venerable Inadan culture as revealed through their rituals and artifacts. To help keep Inadan skills alive, the crafters share them with you through step-by-step photos and instructions. Never-before-captured photographs by Tuareg craftsmen illustrate the materials and techniques used to create 40 objects, including crosses, swords, leather bags, musical instruments, and much more. These objects--both functional and decorative--teach traditional techniques to modern crafters, capturing the culture and folk craft of the Inadan.

Subjects: Decorative arts, Tuareg.; Art metal-work, Tuareg.;

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How to sew sustainably : recycling, reusing, and remaking with fabric / by Ward, Wendy,(Fashion designer)author.(DLC)n 2014022362;

Includes bibliographical references (page 159) and index.A technique-led guide to creating clothes and homeware, using fabric scraps from other projects, discarded home textiles, and used clothing. Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to use leftover scraps to make household items, and to customize your clothes. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, for instance novel ways to join small fabric pieces, using larger pieces to make pieced household items and clothing, and easy ways to refashion existing clothing. Her "minimal waste" mentality will help you to make simple garments based on your body measurements, and there's a useful section on mending. Wendy also covers the ethical issues involved in buying new, from shopping locally to choosing your fibers carefully and supporting small businesses and other crafters. There is a comprehensive chapter covering all the sewing techniques used, from seam and hem basics through to tips on unpicking recycled garments. Each section includes projects using the techniques covered-a total of 20 makes that can be adapted to the materials you have to hand.

Subjects: Sewing.; Tailoring.; Dressmaking.; Fashion design.;

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Revenge of the wrought-iron flamingos [sound recording] / by Andrews, Donna.(CARDINAL)344601; Dunne, Bernadette,narrator.(CARDINAL)530210;

Read by Bernadette Dunne."Every year, Yorktown, Virginia, relives its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. This year, plans include a re-enactment of the original battle and a colonial craft fair. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities--and to sell her wrought-iron works of art. Except, of course, for the pink-painted flamingos she reluctantly made for her mother's best friend--she's hoping to deliver them secretly, so she won't get a reputation as 'the blacksmith who makes those cute wrought-iron flamingos.' Besides, she has taken on another responsibility--making sure none of her fellow crafters ruin the historical authenticity of the fair with forbidden modern devices--like wrist watches, calculators, or cell phones. She's only doing it to keep peace with the mother of the man she loves. And Michael himself will don the white-and-gold uniform of a French officer for the re-enactment--what actor could resist a role like that? Meg's also trying to keep her father from scaring too many tourists with his impersonation of an 18th century physician. And to prevent a snooping reporter from publishing any stories about local scandals. Not to mention saving her naive brother, Rob, from the clutches of a con man who might steal the computer game he has invented. It's a tough job--at least, until the swindler is found dead, slain in Meg's booth with one of her own wrought-iron creations. Now Meg must add another item to her already lengthy to do list: 'Don't forget to solve the murder!' Fortunately, the more trouble Meg faces, the more fun the reader will have--and Meg faces plenty of trouble in this lighthearted and funny novel." -- Amazon.

Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Audiobooks.; Langslow, Meg (Fictitious character); Women detectives; Craft festivals;

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