Download or read book My Ideal Bookshelf written by Thessaly La Force and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.

Download or read book Sewn Bags written by Gmc and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handmade bags are a great way to accessorize and express your individual style.The fantastic collection of bags in Sewn Bags features a range of styles and designs, showing you how to create 20 affordable, designer quality bags from the comfort of your own home. With a helpful techniques section and clear step-by-step instructions, even a novice can create a stunning bag in no time at all. From small evening bags to functional everyday handbags and spacious carriers, there's a bag to suit every outfit and occasion. Projects include: evening bag clutch bag messenger bag retro handbag knot bag duffel bag backpack tote beach bag

Download or read book Custom Go Bags written by Joseph Krueger and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-07 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've been putting off making your own survival plan because it seems overwhelming or you just aren't sure where to start, this little booklet changes everything! Number 6 in our Mini-Series deals with the one part of your plan that everyone seems to agree on - Go-Bags. In this case, it's customized Go-Bags to take you and family members through the first 3 days of just about any emergency - as long as you have them packed and ready! The Question and Answer format of the booklet makes it easy for you to get bags built. And you'll like checking items off your list as you go on to the next one! Here are some of the questions you'll find answered inside: How many bags do I need? What will my Go-Bag do -- and what won't it do? What essentials are needed in every bag? What special customizing should I do? In an emergency, you want Go-Bags for safety and security. And every day before the emergency hits, you will enjoy the peace of mind knowing your Go-Bags are ready. Get it done with the help of this mini-guide. Custom Go-Bags is the latest booklet of the Emergency Preparedness Q&A Mini-Series. This collection of mini-books (each under 50 pages) is written for ordinary people who want to improve - or start building -- their personal Emergency Preparedness Plan. Each book covers just one topic, making it easy to focus on the ones you are most interested in, whether you're looking for an introduction or reviewing a key part of your plan. The series - updated to include what we've learned from the pandemic -- is from authors Virginia S. Nicols and Joseph A. Krueger, whose background includes military training, disaster response marketing and nearly 20 years of hands-on experience with Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). You can find out more at https://EmergencyPlanGuide.org.

Download or read book and Ladies of the Club written by Helen Hooven Santmyer and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A great novel that is American to its core...so gently memorable, so bursting with life, that those who abandon themselves to its pages will find it claiming a permanent place close to their hearts." --New York Daily News "A warm, evocative, often hilarious picture of society, culture, politics and family life." --Atlanta Constitution "A warmly human story...never flags from first page to last." --Publishers Weekly A groundbreaking bestseller with two and a half million copies in print, "...And Ladies of the Club" centers on the members of a book club and their struggles to understand themselves, each other, and the tumultuous world they live in. A true classic, it is sure to enchant, enthrall, and intrigue readers for years to come. "It is hard to think of a better place to spend the summer than in AHelen Hooven Santmyer's? world." --Cosmopolitan

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Download or read book Sew What Bags written by Lexie Barnes and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlighting a durable and stylish alternative to plastic bags, a collection of simple, pattern-free designs presents seventeen stylish projects that include totes, drawstring sacks, messenger bags, organizers, satchels, and purses, accompanied by step-by-step, illustrated instructions and tips on variations, fabric combinations, and custom embellishments.

Download or read book Handmade Packaging Workshop written by Rachel Wiles and published by HOW Books. This book was released on 2012-08-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking packaging design back to basics, Handmade Packaging Workshop is unique in its focus, appealing more strongly to the handmade market, as well as highlighting the potential for customized packaging, sustainability, and recycling. Organized into three sections, the first provides advice on materials, printing, shipping, sustainability, and more. Each chapter in this section includes detailed information, professional advice, and examples of finished pieces. Section two forms the main focus of the book and is organized by type of packaging: labels, boxes, bags, fabrics, and wraps. This section offers tutorials from the author and case studies and inspirational galleries from contemporary practitioners, providing insight into their design choices. The final section offers information about how to take your work to the next level, featuring advice on marketing your work, appropriate trade shows, and reaching out to potential clients. Contains step-by-step tutorials for designing handmade packaging Includes galleries and inspirational showcases from a range of practitioners Cross references styles and techniques through the book Profiles of practitioners provide insights into handcrafting packaging

Download or read book My Bag and Me written by Karen Farmer and published by Penton Kids. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows a boy and his mother as they walk to the grocery store and, after they are finished shopping, carry their groceries home in a reusable bag. On board pages.

Download or read book Windy City Bags written by Sara Lawson and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sara Lawson, author of the top-selling Big-City Bags, presents a new collection of high-fashion designs. Expand your skills with patterns for 12 sophisticated bags that make impressive gifts.

Download or read book Teach Love Inspire written by Teacher Teacher Gift and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-25 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desc - A Wonderful Teacher Gift Under 10.00!This extra special teacher appreciation notebook or journal is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best teacher ever!

Download or read book Bag Making Techniques for Beginners and Beyond written by Susan Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susan Dunlop of SusieDDesigns(R), and author of bag-making book Style and Swing, brings you this comprehensive new sewing guide to get you designing and creating the best bags ever! There are so many different styles of bags; the possibilities of creating a unique accessory are endless. Susan shares her vast range of knowledge throughout the book, with plenty of useful tips along the way. The techniques covered will arm you with the knowledge to adapt ready-made patterns and to design your own bags from scratch! The book begins with lots of helpful advice on choosing fabrics, how to use stabilisers and which tools to use; the basic elements for making the best bags. If you've never made a bag before, start off by making the lined tote bag project. You'll then be able to work your way through the technique sections, learning about different construction methods and how to make more complex bags, by adding a range of bases, pockets, zips, handles, flaps, hardware and so on. Get ready to be inspired by Susan's enthusiasm and love of bag-making which you're sure to find infectious! The vast range of techniques, tips and know-how, which Susan shares in this book, will enable you to make fabulous bag designs you can be truly proud of!

Download or read book Bags for Life written by Stuart Hillard and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Stuart Hillard as he expands his expertise from quilt-making to crafting beautiful and sustainable bags. With 20 stylish patterns, leading quilt designer Stuart Hillard demonstrates how to create reusable and sturdy bags for every occasion. Featuring achievable patterns and fast makes for all abilities, this is a fool-proof guide to sustainable fashion that promises professional looking results. The book delves into the anatomy of the bag and takes a visual tour of the various parts of different bags, before moving onto the specific details of pockets, zips, piping, binding, straps and handles, and even metalwork. The bags are grouped according to use, including bags for work, shopping, the beach, picnics, weekend breaks, and craft material storage.

Download or read book Custom Nation written by Anthony Flynn and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart brands such as Chipotle, Zazzle, Nike, and Pandora are ditching the outdated 20th century model of a one-size-fits-all approach to providing products and services. From a Netflix movie night to a marriage courtesy of eHarmony, customization is changing every corner of American life and business. The New York Times bestseller Custom Nation is a practical how-to guide by someone who has built his business on the power of customization. YouBar founder Anthony Flynn and business journalist Emily Flynn Vencat explain how marketers, brand managers, and entrepreneurs across all industries can reinvigorate their businesses and increase profits. In Custom Nation, learn: • Why customization is key to today's businesses and what does and doesn't work • How to incorporate customization in new and established businesses to make your products stand out and sell • What strategies work for the most successful and profitable custom brands Drawing on firsthand interviews with the CEOs and founders of dozens of companies specializing in customization, Custom Nation reveals how customization can make any business stand apart and generate market share, increase profit margins, and develop customer loyalty.

Download or read book Leather Bags written by Kasia Ehrhardt and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create perfect, beautiful leather handbags and accessories with these 14 fashion-forward projects to make at home! This comprehensive and beginner-friendly how-to--written by Kasia Ehrhardt, who studied handbag design at the Fashion Institute of Technology--explains all the basics: how to work with different types of leather; techniques for cutting leather and sewing zippers, straps, and more; and advice on customizing and caring for your new bags.

Download or read book Pretty Packages written by Sally J Shim and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With just a few simple steps, blogger Sally J Shim shows readers how to turn an ordinary package into a customized present as special as the gift within. From a stitched garland topper and watercolor wrapping paper to a confetti gift tag, each of the 45 creative and achievable projects offers a unique twist on gift wrapping. Plus, each project has multiple variations, leading to endless possibilities for prettying up packages. Including techniques for wrapping oddly shaped packages, ideas for creating reusable packaging (a bonus gift for the recipient!), and projects that require only basic materials, Pretty Packages will inspire gift givers as well as Etsy shop owners to make every element of their package special.

Download or read book The Paper Box and Bag Maker written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes reports of annual conferences held by various trade federations.

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