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Nomad Press
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Separating the vast continent into its many distinct and diverse countries, this comprehensive reference introduces the ancient civilizations and tribes, unique traditions, and amazing wildlife of Africa. With 25 fun projects that kids can complete using easily accessible supplies and even recycled materials, this study clearly demonstrates what life is like in each unique setting. Step-by-step instructions show how to make shields for an initiation...
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C&T Publishing
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[2015]
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14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué.
Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué-its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from...
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C&T Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
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"This book of 16 projects, plus a gallery, combines wool appliqué with a variety of traditional handwork techniques such as embroidery, rug hooking, punch needle embroidery, and more, while highlighting the importance of working collaboratively with friends"--
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2015]
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"In 1963, thirteen-year-old Arthur is sentenced to community service helping the neighborhood Junk Man after he throws a brick at the old man's head in a moment of rage, but the junk he collects might be more important than he suspects. Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton"--
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University Press of Kentucky
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c1986
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America stocks its shelves with mass-produced goods but fills its imagination with handmade folk objects. In Pennsylvania, the ""back to the city"" housing movement causes a conflict of cultures. In Indiana, an old tradition of butchering turtles for church picnics evokes both pride and loathing among residents. In New York, folk-art exhibits raise choruses of adoration and protest. These are a few of the examples Simon Bronner uses to illustrate...
