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My little animal friend volume 5
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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As Ollie practices her roar in her new tiger suit, a gust of wind carries her to a forest where a group of animals throw her a birthday party.
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A manual and guide for preserving unique materials in fashion such as rayon, paper, and plastics
Continuous innovation and experimentation with the materials used in constructing textiles, apparel, and accessories creates an ever-growing challenge for professional curators and collectors. Recognizing problematic fibers, dyes, finishes, and fabric and yarn constructions is crucial for maintaining objects' appearance, minimizing deterioration, and...
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How do you bring out the perfect blend of your Cricut machine and Cricut design space skills to make out of this world projects?
Are you ready to transform your ideas into reality and enjoy your hobby to the full?
Do you have a small business that is using Cricut and you want to bring it to the next level?
If you answered "Yes" to at least one of those questions, then keep reading…
The Cricut Machine is a powerful work of science and art. Unfortunately,...
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[2023]
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"2023, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. A costume conservator is preparing an exhibition featuring movie costumes from the 1920s to present day. As she gingerly places a gown once worn by Greta Garbo on a mannequin, she discovers another name hidden beneath the designer's label, leaving her to wonder--who is Zora Lily? 1924, Seattle. Poverty-stricken Zora Hough spends her days looking after her younger siblings while sewing up...
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El vestir y la moda como fenómenos históricos materializados en la vida cotidiana permiten observar los cambios sociales, económicos y culturales presentes en el desarrollo de una sociedad, y ese es uno de los propósitos de este libro sobre la moda y las formas de vestirse en Bucaramanga en el periodo de 1960 a 1985.
Este libro presenta un contexto general que permite el acercamiento a la atmósfera política y socioeconómica del periodo de estudio,...
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Boasting countless benefits and applications, handmade felt is a chunky, durable and non-fraying fabric that can be used for fashion and home projects. With 'Complete Feltmaking', any crafter can learn the art of creating felt with a little fleece, water and soap. This exciting new book covers all aspects of feltmaking, from making simple flat felt to felting 3D shapes, as well as felting knitted work, needle felting and some slightly more advanced...
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There's No Place Like HomeThe magical Ruby Slippers, worn by actress Judy Garland in MGM's beloved 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is perhaps the most iconic example of movie memorabilia in the world. The pair on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History draws more visitors than any other exhibit at the famed museum... with the single exception of The Star Spangled Banner.With a market value exceeding $6,000,000 they are...
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A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial materials such as rayon. Textile expert, Fiona McDonald, includes tips on the care and repair of materials and advice on what’s worth collecting and the best materials to wear, as well as safe cleaning, tips on collecting.
In addition to a handy glossary...
12) On Weaving
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Anni Albers (1899–1994) was one of the foremost textile artists of the twentieth century; her works are in major museum collections around the world. Nicholas Fox Weber is executive director of The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and the author of The Bauhaus Group: Six Masters of Modernism. Manuel Cirauqui is curator at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain. T'ai Smith is associate professor of art history at the University of British Columbia...
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Eva Perón, una de las personalidades más fascinantes de la historia argentina, también es un ícono en la historia de la moda. El estilo de Evita es inconfundible y se fue desarrollando en cada una de las etapas de su corta pero intensa vida artística y política. Explorar el vínculo entre Eva y la moda es entender una parte fundamental de la construcción de su mito.
En sus diversos capítulos, Evita frente al espejo repasa los vínculos con...
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2023.
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English
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Become the character you were destined to be! Joyce van den Goor, founder of Pretzl Cosplay, is here to guide you on your epic cosplay journey. Learn all the best tools, materials and trade techniques--such as sanding, shaping, detailing, painting and so much more--to craft standout armor and lightweight props out of EVA foam. Both cheap and easy-to-handle, this material is perfect for total newbies! With 22 different projects to test your skills,...
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Kids are tough on their clothes…Fortunately, they're creative too!
Mending With Kids shows you how to take torn, stained and outgrown kids' clothes and make them better than before using a variety of simple techniques that you can actually do with your kids. This book is filled with helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage (with felt and fabrics), iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and much more!
Best of all, most...
17) Snow and sorcery
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Cardboard kingdom volume 3
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English
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"It's winter break in the Cardboard Kingdom, and kids from the town across the park want to play together. But according to the evil Sorceress, not just anyone can join the kingdom--so it's not long before the two communities spiral into battle. Will the Sorceress realize the error of her ways before all hope is lost?"--
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[2022]
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1953, New York City. Less than a week before the society wedding of the year where Jacqueline Bouvier will marry John F. Kennedy, a pipe bursts at Ann Lowe's dress shop and ruins eleven dresses, including the expensive wedding dress, a dress that will be judged by thousands. A Black designer who has fought every step of the way, Ann knows this is only one struggle after a lifetime of them. She and her seamstresses will find the way to re-create the...
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