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We all love to read and learn from books, but The Repurposed Library takes our passion even further, presenting us with 33 projects to make--quite literally--out of books. For these projects, Lisa Occhipinti...

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Novel Living

by Lisa Occhipinti – Abrams (June 04, 2018)

In this digital age, the fate of physical books remains in question. Even the concept of curling up with a good book conjures new images. But there remains a sensory thrill to physical books?to seeing and feeling...

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Mending Matters

by Katrina Rodabaugh – Abrams (October 15, 2018)

Mending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold?but draw on traditional stitching....

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Lotta Jansdotter Paper, Pattern, Play

by Lotta Jansdotter & Jenny Hallengren – Abrams (October 08, 2018)

A lifelong artist, Lotta Jansdotter has been creating patterns and motifs for fun since childhood and professionally since 1996. Her organic, playful, and timeless designs have appeared on everything from sewing...

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The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Transformations

by Livia Cetti – Abrams (April 03, 2017)

In The Exquisite Book of Paper Flower Transformations, artist Livia Cetti ups the ante with a host of grander and more intricate flowers and projects—more blooms, more petals, stronger stems, and bigger, bolder...

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Painting

Handpicked

by Ingrid Carozzi, Paul Brissman & Eva Nyqvist – Abrams (March 13, 2017)

Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction...

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The Hero's Closet

by Gillian Conahan – Abrams (April 17, 2017)

Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero?s Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes

This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics...

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Hello Tokyo

by Ebony Bizys & Boco – Abrams (March 27, 2017)

Full of fun and inventive projects, Hello Tokyo is a cute and quirky guide to living a DIY lifestyle inspired by Japanese crafts and trends

Filled with simple craft projects and fun tips inspired by her daily...

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You Can Knit That

by Amy Herzog – Abrams (September 05, 2016)

When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by “but I could never knit that.” Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference...

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The Knitted Slipper Book

by Katie Startzman – Abrams (December 02, 2019)

Â Knitted slippers and house shoes: These are the new frontier for the legions of knitters passionate about sock knitting. And The Knitted Slipper Book is an everything-you-need-to-know guide to making this...

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Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book

by Amy Herzog – Abrams (October 15, 2018)

Yarn and fiber enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate the latest addition to Amy Herzog?s beloved knitting series (which includes You Can Knit That, Knit to Flatter, and Knit Wear Love). This essential guide...

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Craft the Rainbow

by Brittany Watson Jepsen – Abrams (April 23, 2018)

What began as an Instagram hashtag and project collection (#CrafttheRainbow) that quickly went viral has become a showstopping book, offering a rainbow of completely new project ideas. Learn how to make playful...

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