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Author
Publisher
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Jemima Schlee's clever use of fabrics, textures, yarns and paint not only add personality and character to any interior, they are also an ideal way for thrifty types to create a new look on a budget. From homely armchairs and pouffes to eye-catching footstools and vintage-print seat pads, these are the personal touches that turn a house into a home. Take A Seat is split into four sections, the projects feature sewing, crochet, embroidery and painting,...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Top upholsterer Lorraine Osborne guides you in how to unleash creativity and flaunt your style through upholstering old chairs. Far too much furniture is thrown away--and with it the perfectly good materials and resources it contains that ought to be reused. It's time we changed that. It's not the furniture that's lacking: it's our imaginations. Includes how-tos and encouragement for designing your own fabrics. Choosing to reinvent a forgotten chair...
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Description
Larry does not like it when his loud, flashy grandmother comes to visit, especially when she talks about taking him to Tanzania or the South Seas one day, but after a huge summer storm damages their home and valley, he sees another side of Grammy Lamby.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
At first glance, few would guess that Luna and Cullan Bodman are siblings. Cullan, efficient and serious, is rarely out of a business suit. Luna reads palms and tarot cards, and loves flowing skirts and dangling jewelry that matches her unconventional spirit. Still, her artistic eye is an asset to the family's furniture restoration business. When Cullan stumbles across something unexpected in a piece he just acquired, and a client of Luna's reveals...
Author
Publisher
Artisan
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father's atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture--from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny's favorite techniques--ceruse,...
7) Liar!
Author
Series
Publisher
Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Kensington hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"Even though Luna and her brother Cullen seem like complete opposites, they're identical in two ways: they'll never let injustice stand and they always have each other's back. Fern Michaels blends mystery, drama and a touch of romance for the third in her Lost & Found series, as the siblings set out to unravel a cold case connected to a mysterious armoire."--
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion." Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Old wood boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast cracks and blackberry vines creep across her deck. But one day, a family tows her home. Scraped, scrubbed, sanded, and varnished, she is made beautiful and seaworthy again. After libations have been poured out, the family casts off, and old wood boat embarks on adventure once more"--
10) Soomi's sweater
Author
Publisher
Clavis
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Soomi's new sweater arrives, but it doesn't quite fit. Mom makes it just right and Soomi can't wait to show her friends. Soon, Soomi's brand new sweater isn't so new anymore. Her friends try to patch it up, but nothing works. Thankfully, Mom knows just what to do. She creates something better than new!"--
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
When Frog and the Bug Band head to the beach to have some fun, Frog loses the letters 'PL' from his plane and must search through the jungle to find them. Then, Frog notices that Kangaroo's mail train is headed straight for a broken track. Frog has to rely on Bear and her tiny new tricycle to get him there to fix it on time.
Author
Series
Monkey with a tool belt series volume 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Chico Bon Bon and Clark the elephant fly the Banana 5 to the Superstar Space Station to fix the snack bar's Moon Malt machine, but find a situation stickier than they anticipated.
15) The blue pickup
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Granddad used to drive the blue pickup all over the island, bringing happiness to many. And now it just sits in the driveway. One day, Ju-Girl asks Granddad if he'd ever fix it, and he's unsure at first. But the pair soon finds out just what it takes torestore the memory of the blue pickup and to create new stories along the way"--
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Language
English
Description
"Mending Life, a beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations woven throughout, encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes rather than discarding them. Along with DIY and how-to illustrations and tutorials, you'll find heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro (creators of the popular @TheFarWoods) that encourage you to change your consumption habits, celebrate...
17) Angelmaker
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
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Description
Avoiding the lifestyle of his late gangster father by working as a clock repairman, Joe Spork fixes an unusual device that turns out to be a former secret agent's doomsday machine and incurs the wrath of the government and a diabolical South Asian dictator.
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Repair Revolution chronicles the rise of repair cafés: non-profit, volunteer organizations devoted to repairing electronics and household items for free. After outlining the philosophy of repair cafés, the book discusses practical details such as online repair resources, fixes for common product malfunctions, and tips for founding new repair cafés"--
19) Paula's patches
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Embarrassed about a hole in her pants, creative and resourceful Paula covers it with a patch, and discovers her classmates also have leaky, stained, and hand-me-down items that could benefit from a colorful patch.
20) Hurricane
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
After a devastating hurricane, a young boy asks for help rebuilding the neighborhood dock, his favorite place in the world, but finds that his neighbors need help first.
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