This is a nostalgic addition to the library of anyone interested in spirits. It is quaint and charming with just enough knowledge to make it fun to read. The Practical Distiller An Introduction To Making Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Spirits, &c. &c. of Better Quality, and in Larger Quantities, than Produced by the Present Mode of Distilling, from the Produce of the United States would be fun to have out during a party and is sure to spark many a conversation.
It's a great book for all age bobbin lace makers!It's full of all different types of flowers from Daffodils to Poppys.The book also give good directions for putting the flowers together.The flowers are also a fun gift.i highly recommend this book!
Oliver + S Little Things to Sew: 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for Children
Home sewers love to dress the children in their lives in garments they have hand-crafted. No one understands this better than Liesl Gibson, who is both a mom and the founder of Oliver + S, a sewing pattern company known for its contemporary yet classically sensible kids’ designs, its precise, easy-to-follow instructions, and its charming paper doll–inspired packaging. In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you’ll find 20 acessories for children, such as a hat with bear ears, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, and quilt—all impeccably photographed by Laurie Frankel.
Claiming anything felted as her universe, British author Johns divides her 21 projects into four categories: fleece (the raw materials combined with a combination water/soap/heat/friction), knitting, crochet, and recycled materials. She prefaces her plethora of patterns with full basic instructions on the materials and tools needed, then immediately launches into the specific how-to’s. Each handbag is named and, more importantly, directions are illustrated with words and, when at a critical junction, with close-up color photographs. Styles are simple and, even when embellished, retain a modern flair,
