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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Language
English
Description
Whether a novice, an enthusiast, or something in-between, the best way to learn about wine is from an expert. In this course, a certified Master of Wine explores the wine-making process; surveys the characteristics of particular wines; tours great wine regions; and teaches practical tips for tasting, food pairing, gift giving, and more.
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English
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With digital photography, once you've captured the image your work is only half finished. In the first of two lectures on editing photographs on your computer, learn how to catalog your photos, how to organize them for easy access, and (most important of all) how to be a ruthless self-editor.
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English
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Start working on the outside of the bag as you attach hardware and the components that make up your handle and top strap. Once they're securely in place, turn to the inside of the bag as you start adding your mesh, vinyl and quilted pockets. Annie shares helpful tips for securing, placing and sewing each component to help the construction process go by quickly and efficiently.
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Knit Socks Two at a Time! volume 1
Language
English
Description
Meet Kate and begin class by going over the tools and materials you'll need to get started. Then she discusses all the benefits of knitting socks two at a time.
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Mittens and Gloves Galore volume 9
Language
English
Description
Introducing thrums! Learn to love little tufts of soft yarn make mittens super-cozy inside.
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Startup Library Sewing volume 7
Language
English
Description
Learn to pin, sew and press accurate, beautiful seams as Sara explains seam allowance, an essential concept for successful sewing. You'll also learn three options for easily finishing the raw edges of the seam allowance. And if you make a mistake, not to worry! You'll learn how to use a seam ripper to remove errors.
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English
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Learn all the dances by one on the nation's top instructors. The Waltz Series is packed with the most exciting material on the dance floor today. Volume 1 concentrates on Waltz basics and teaches you the proper footwork and technique to make your dancing look and feel great.
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Joy of Painting volume 12
Language
English
Description
Bob Ross paints a breathtakingly beautiful seascape on black canvas today, complete with fierce skies, jagged cliff and raging ocean waves.
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Over-the-Top Cupcakes volume 4
Language
English
Description
Jennifer shares troubleshooting tips for macarons that may have gone wrong. Then she shows you how to finish and fill them, before building a beautiful cupcake presentation.
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T-Shirt Quilts Start to Finish volume 6
Language
English
Description
Secure your layers as Sara shows you how to machine quilt your project. Along the way, you'll learn the differences between straight line and free-motion quilting, as well as when each is the right choice. Class ends with an easy-to-learn binding that makes for a professional finish.
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Modern Handcrafted Candy volume 4
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English
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Jami shares the step-by-step process for making Dreams Come Chew, the chewy fruity candy that came to her in a dream. After that, discover a few ingenious shaping techniques to create colorful candy ropes and chewy-centered lollipops.
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Startup Library Cake Decorating volume 5
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English
Description
Discover three techniques for texturing cakes with buttercream: horizontal ridge, vertical stripe and a simple-yet-beautiful brushed finish. These finishes are not only beautiful and on trend, they're also great at covering up anything that's less than perfect.
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Startup Library Quilting volume 9
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English
Description
Here, you'll prepare the remaining layers for your quilt. Learn how to choose and prepare batting (the center layer of the quilt) and piece the backing fabric.
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English
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Another form of combination roasting, sear roasting gives you the greatest control over both stages of cooking. You'll start by searing the meat on the stovetop, then continue roasting it in the oven. Practice with a thick, juicy steak or two. If you prefer fish, try this method with salmon. You can even prepare multiple fillets in advance for a dinner party using Molly's techniques.
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Joy of Painting volume 13
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English
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Bob Ross takes us to an isolated cabin deep in the woods on a cold, snowy winter day.
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3 Blocks 30 Quilts volume 5
Language
English
Description
Push your skills further with the Sasha block, a slightly more complicated unit that involves half-square and quarter-square triangles. Kate walks you through ways to calculate strip sizes, a variety of timesaving cutting techniques, piecing methods and pressing tips that will make construction a breeze.
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English
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Complete the purse organizer by making divided slip pockets for the lining, or inner bag, adding another zipper pocket and the main top zipper, and putting outer bag and lining together and stitching, turning, and pressing. Add zipper pulls and you're ready to go! You'll never dread forgetting something when you switch bags again.
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Startup Library Quilting volume 8
Language
English
Description
Your quilt top is almost done! All you need to do is add the solid and scrappy borders to set off the design. In this lesson, learn how to piece and add each border, and fix them if they're slightly too long for your quilt.
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Startup Library Sewing volume 2
Language
English
Description
Sara shows you how to select the perfect beginner-friendly sewing pattern, measure for your correct size and, using McCall's dress pattern 7120 (included with your class), read a paper pattern envelope. She'll also discuss the pros and cons of downloadable PDF patterns.
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