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Images from Victorian postcards, lithographs, and ornamental scraps are used to create counted cross-stitch tree ornaments.

Presents easy knitting and crocheting projects inspired by the novel's characters.

Express sentiments of love and friendship by presenting special people with gifts made by you that are kind to your budget, too! Spice up a friend's kitchen with herbs sprouting from a hand-painted pot, or perk up her porch with a unique bumblebee wind chime. You'll also find ideas for those important times - like a cute blanket or musical wall hanging to welcome a new baby, or a pretty memo board to cheer a secret pal. From best friends to teachers, you'll find something for everyone in this heartwarming collection of crafty projects.

These 4 knit and 3 crochet designs were created with Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Baby. Knit designs include Simple Garter Stitch Booties, Emma Hat and Cardigan, and Kira Kimono. Crochet designs include Sweet Pea Afghan, Nine-Patch Baby Throw, and Wee Vest. Vanna's Choice Baby is the easy-care, silky-soft premium basic from America's favorite crocheter and Lion Brand spokesperson for more than 14 years, Vanna White. Babies and children love the soft feel, and moms love the great stitch definition, classic worsted weight, and easy care. Each color is specially designed to coordinate with all the rest of the colors in the Vanna's Choice line, so you can mix and match yarns with picture-perfect results. Vanna's Choice Playful Style (Leisure Arts #75341)

Lion Brand Homespun is featured in 6 crochet afghans: TV Lapghan (worked with 3 strands and a Q hook), Graphic Block Lapghan, Magnolia Afghan with a medallion panel, the circular Tweedy Wedges Afghan, Fall Hexagon Afghan, and Painterly Stripes Afghan. The skill levels are easy to intermediate. Made in a New Hampshire mill that runs on hydro-generated power, Lion Brand Homespun has long been a favorite of knitters and crocheters. Lovely, lofty, and quick to knit or crochet, Homespun is available in dozens of beautifully blended colorways, from heathery tweeds to painterly palettes. Homespun's bulky weight results in a fast finish for sweaters and afghans and its wash-and-wear care makes it ideal for almost any project.

Every wardrobe should include these indispensable knit vests, pullovers and cardigans from Susan Robicheau.

The author presents patterns and techniques for crocheting five reversible baby afghans.

Design your own knitted Sampler Afghan! Simply select any twenty of the sixty patterns featured here and start knitting. Not only will you create an heirloom design -- you'll increase your knitting know-how with every square you complete.

The author presents patterns and techniques for knitting hats and matching neckwear.

The hours will fly when you settle in to create these patterns for warm afghans, cozy mittens and scarves, sweaters, and accessories. All of these designs were made with Vanna's Choice yarn from the Lion Brand Yarn Company. It's a worsted weight acrylic yarn that stays soft after washing and wears exceptionally well. 8 projects to crochet: Constellation Afghan, Spray of Color Mittens (3 variations), Lacy Scarf, Lucky Squares Afghan, Midnight Shawl, Modern Motif Afghan, On-The-Go Cardi, and Sunkissed Ripple Scarf.

Discover a complete collection that combines 26 of Leisure Arts' best-of-the-best afghan patterns with 30 new designs. These patterns work well if you only have a few minutes to crochet -- and the strips are easy to carry if you like to work on the go.

Adorn your home with one of these gorgeous classic afghans and experience the feel of luxury that can only truly be found when using Caron Simply Soft yarn. The combination of this sumptuous yarn and these stunning designs will have your friends and family dropping hints for a wrap of their own! 6 easy and intermediate afghans for medium weight yarn: Basketweave Throw; Granny Square Afghan; Woodland Motif Throw; Kaleidoscope Throw; Rose Garden Throw; and Solid Color Motif Throw.

A collection of needlepoint projects with instructions.

Surround your family with the beauty of textured fabrics! These 12 accessories to crochet invite your touch, as well as your admiration. The generous sampler afghan adds excitement to a chair or sofa. Make a bold pillow with dimensional shapes, or one that reverses to show solid or variegated colors. For the kitchen, you can borrow some of the afghan's intriguing stitch patterns to make big, hardworking dishcloths. Is there a baby in your life? Little fingers will have fun exploring the soft textures of two easy-to-grasp toys. And both you and Baby will love the stroller blankets with handy pockets for necessities. These touchable, comfortable designs by Sheryl Means also make excellent gifts!

Whether your home is cottage chic or traditional, the natural look of burlap adds casual style that's both modern and relaxed. Burlap's breezy charm and warm texture fit right in, from the kitchen to the bedroom. This inspiring book from the O'Neil Sisters (Jennifer and Kitty) shows that burlap is so easy and versatile you can sew it into curtains or cut it into a table runner. Dress it up with lace appliques for a garden wedding or shape it into roses for a rustic wreath. You can even personalize it with stamps and stencils for sophisticated accents that are one-of-a-kind, such as a vanity stool and a pocketed message board. Paired with basics like duck canvas and ticking, burlap has a timeless beauty that makes it a decorating classic. Show more Show less

If you are tired of enduring jammed shopping malls and paying high prices at Christmastime, only to end with gifts that don't live up to your expectations, now you can leave that behind ...

Collects cross stitch designs inspired by vintage holiday storybooks, including designs for sugarplums, angels, and Santa Claus

With these 75 timesaving recipes, you'll get dinner ready and be out of the kitchen faster than ever! Each dish features easy-to-gather ingredients and short cooking times or convenient make-ahead plans. You'll turn to these family favorites even when you're not in a hurry! Chapters include Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast or Brunch, and Kids' Favorites. Includes tips for smart shortcuts and full meal menus, plus a metric equivalents table.

Whether it's for quick energy or a little reward, sweet snacks are always irresistible. These creamy candies and crunchy cookies will satisfy every sweet tooth. And they're great for eating on the run as well as while just hanging out with family or friends. Chapters include Sugar 'n' Spice; Fudge Favorites; Especially for Kids; Cookies, Cookies!; Cinnamon Rolls; Brownies and Bars; Peanutty Good; Topping and Popping; and Breakfast Treats. Includes kitchen tips, cookie tips, and a metric equivalents table.

Caramel apples, candy corn, pumpkin bread, and more. Ah, the delicious tastes we love so much during carnivals, school events, and other autumn get-togethers! Here are 69 recipes with fabulous flavors for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. There are candies, cookies, dips, spreads, pastries, pies, cakes, and other favorites. Recipes include Chocolate Pizza, Cranberry-Orange Squares, Gourmet Caramel Apples, Candy Corn Brittle, Orange Slice Fudge, Fudgy Bat Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies, Honey-Almond Popcorn, Microwave Orange Candied Corn, Cinnamon Snack Mix, Cran-Raspberry Relish, Pear Honey, Praline Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Potato Pies, Apple Cakes, Butterscotch Bars, Buttered Rum Coffee, Orange-Cinnamon Coffee, Witches' Brew fruit punch, and others.

Whether roasted, fried, sauteed, or simmered, chicken goes great with a huge variety of seasonings and ingredients. These 75 easy, all-time favorite recipes are simply delicious, and simple to make. So gather your family and invite your friends for a feast of flavorful chicken that you'll be proud to serve. Chapters include Salad Sampler; Chicken Combos; Roasted, Baked and Grilled; South by Southwest; Comfort Food; Appetizers and Snacks; and From the Skillet and Wok. Includes cooking and grilling tips, plus a metric equivalents table.

6137 No-Sew Fleece Throws And Pillows Now there are more reasons than ever to love fleece! This book is chock-full of new ideas for using your favorite ultra-soft fabric to decorate your home -- without sewing a stitch! There are fast-to-finish throws with a variety of edge treatments, a rag-tied patchwork quilt, a duvet cover with coordinating pillowcases, and all shapes of pretty pillows. Exciting prints and colors make shopping so much fun, you'll want to make these projects for everyone you know!

You don't need a special occasion to serve your family the very best. This mouth-watering collection of everyday recipes is chock-full of taste and substance without a lot of extra fuss, and it's a great resource for answering that age-old question, "What's for supper?" Whether you're looking for a hearty soup, a zesty casserole, or a new variation on salad, you'll find plenty of practical ideas here. Casual everyday meals will be a breeze with these 69 recipes for casseroles, pasta, chili, soups, salads, breads, and more. Recipes include Baked Chicken Stew, Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Chicken and Rice Soup, Easy Tamale Pie, Chicken-Mushroom Lasagna, Garden Chicken Casserole, Easy Four-Bean Soup, Italian Chicken and Dumplings, Layered Mexican Casserole, Bacon Batter Bread, Corn Bread Loaf, Cheesy Vegetable Pie, Spaghetti Pie, Stuffed French Loaf, Salmon Pasta Salad, White Chili, Carrot-Raisin Bread, Apple-Pecan Salad, Zucchini-Bran Bread, and other favorites.

Cupcakes (Leisure Arts #56026) is a handy laminated collection of delicious and adorable cupcake recipes that start with prepared cake mix. Approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide, the guide folds out accordion-style with 12 panels of information and color photographs. Recipes include Gingerbread Cupcakes, Double Chocolate Cupcakes, Sour Cream Cupcakes with Creamy White Chocolate Frosting, Snowball Cupcakes, Chocolate Angel Food Cupcakes, Ice-Cream Cone Cupcakes, Spicy Carrot Cupcakes, Toasted Coconut-Rum Cupcakes, and Santa Cupcakes. There also are recipes for Cream Cheese Frosting (with a maple variation), Chocolate Glaze, and Buttercream Icing.

Putting on a pair of hand-knit socks--what luxury! To give you five wonderful ways plus one pattern variation to pamper your feet on the go, we're presenting this very portable book of sock patterns. Once you've knit each comfy pair for yourself, why not make a friend's tootsies feel terrific, too? The crew socks, ankle socks, and socks with faux fur cuffs are by far the best gifts you can give. And by the way, they're also fun to knit! Easy Stripes and Color Round-Up are knit in the round using two circular needles. The other three designs (Oh, the Frill!, Toe to Top, and Tall or Short) are knit on double-pointed needles.

Once you've chosen the entree for a meal, your thoughts turn to what you should serve with it. Our 75 quick dishes will stand up to any main course and take the ho-hum out of mealtime in the blink of an eye. Chapters include Garden Veggies, Pasta Medleys, Rice Favorites, Light Choices, and Soup's On. Includes kitchen tips, product substitution suggestions, perfect pasta tips, and a metric equivalents table.

Just look at these gorgeous designs created with Caron One Pound yarn! The six afghans feature lighthouses, stars, stripes, flowers, checks, and a tempting solid texture--giving you patterns for every mood and decor. You also get extra value, because One Pound yarn has no dye lot to match, is machine washable and dryable, and comes in a wide variety of popular colors. Treat yourself to the excitement of crocheting these amazing afghans from Caron! The designs include Rose Garden; Stars and Stripes; Black, White and Red All Over; Azaleas; Lighthouses; and The Look of Wicker. Afghans to Adore (Leisure Arts #75276)

Nothing highlights a delicious meal better than a sweet surprise at the end. Whether your tastes run to velvety chocolate pies and rich, moist pound cakes or luscious, fruity treats and refreshingly tart sauces, the recipes in this extravagant collection are sure to satisfy. The hardest part will be deciding which to try first! There are cakes, pies, puddings, fruit salads, and more to top off your meals with sweetness. The 72 recipes include Ultimate Chocolate Pudding, Cherry Cream Cheese Dessert, Easy Peach Cobbler, Cookie Pizzas, Mexican Chocolate Angel Food Cake, Fuzzy Navel Cakes, German Chocolate Cheesecake, Mocha Brownie Pies, Peanut Butter Brownies, Key Lime Pie, Lemon Fruit Dip, Apple Spice Cake, Tunnel Cake, Southern Pecan Pie, Vienna Torte, and other favorites.

A collection of romantic stories that relive all the joy, warmth and hospitality of Christmas in the Old South.

"Fill their childhood with blankets they'll cherish!"

This is the perfect guide for teaching kids the awesome art of quilting. Learn felt applique, mock binding, hand quilting, machine piecing, designing a quilt using a paper layout, tying a quilt, and more. Leaflet features 7 designs for kids 8-14 in mind.

Flowers never go out of style, and the same is true of floral quilts. Whether you choose to use floral prints or create your flowers with appliquae or foundation piecing, there are blooms here that will fit the modern home. You can make a quilt, a wall hanging, or simply fashion a few pillows to brighten a corner.

Only knitwear can give you this much handmade luxury from so little effort! Enhance your favorite fashions with a beaded sash. Pack your essentials "to go" in a knit tote bag. Ward off winter's chill with a simple ear warmer or a clever scarf-and-cap combination. And when your busy day ends, slide your work-weary feet into the ultimate comfort of knit socks and slippers. Indulge in knitting -- it's the perfect fit for every facet of your life. 6 designs to knit: socks, sash, slippers, scarf/cap, tote bag, ear warmer

Ideas for how to incorporate handwriting and drawing into your paper crafts.

Brunches are a luxurious way to start the day, and these 83 recipes provide all the flavorful choices that families love most. There are egg dishes, meats, potatoes and other vegetables, fruits, biscuits, jams, pastries, coffee cakes, spicy hot and cold drinks, and more. Recipes include Make Your Own Omelets, Homemade Sausage, Potato Croquettes, Baked Onion Turnovers, Breakfast Smoothies, Cinnamon Cider, Spiced Coffee, Hot Maple Cream, Hot Cranberry-Lemon Tea, Swiss Cheese Chowder, Tasty Pecan Muffins, Toasted Granola, Apple-Pecan Salad, Easy Cheesy Bread, Fluffy Yeast Rolls, Frozen Fruit Salads, Corned Beef Hash Casserole, Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, and other favorites.