Step right up and read about the debut of cotton candy at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 The 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, was an exhibition like none other. It had huge buildings for displaying all sorts of inventions and machines, exhibits from all around the world, and vendors se[...]
Is achieving the social status of your dreams really all that sweet?Taylor wishes she were popular. It's not like she doesn't have any friends, but when she tries to throw a giant cotton candy-themed birthday bash, it ends up a huge flop-no one shows up.So when her dad gets a new job and they have t[...]
One day Raymond Francis, a chemist and a graduate of MIT, found himself in a hospital, battling for his life. The diagnosis: acute chemical hepatitis, chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivities, and several autoimmune syndromes, causing him to suffer fatigue, dizziness, impaired memory, heart [...]
During the first two decades of the twentieth century, demand for raw cotton in Europe, Asia, and America outstripped production as African Americans migrated away from Southern cotton fields. Consequently, industrialists in Europe turned to Africa for new sources of cotton. This volume documents th[...]
Sewing with all-natural fabrics can make an incredible difference in the quality of the items we make, with a look and feel that provides the ultimate in comfort. The twenty-five simple sewing projects in this book offer home accessories made from linen, wool, and cotton, from durable linen aprons t[...]
Amid the devastation left in South Carolina by the War Between the States, one of the few intact remnants of the pre-war life was a tiny cotton textile industry. For decades prior to the Civil War, the upstate textile industry rested unobtrusively near Greenville, its center of production, surrounde[...]
Enjoy the craft of crochet, help the environment, and look stylish, too Ruth Shepherd's Enviro-Totes, first published in 1992, are on the mark today Each of the four styles is crocheted using medium weight cotton yarn. The dense patterns offer sturdiness and textured good looks. The Roomy Tote sho[...]
"Inflammatory Dermatopathology: A Pathologist's Survival Guide" provides expert guidance for the reader to develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of inflammatory disorders of the skin. It covers the most common and clinically important inflammatory disorders of the skin through an image-rich[...]
The Napkin Folding Book is a gift kit that includes a linen practice napkin and a 128-page book that describeshow to create elegant and easy designs to decorate a table. The book will take readers step-by-step through the folds necessary to create everything from peacocks to bouquets to sailboats an[...]
Add Asian flair and Rami Kim's distinctive elegance to your quilts, wearables, and home dec projects. Centuries of Asian art and culture provide the design inspiration for six one-of-a-kind fabric projects. From castle walls to roof tiles to lattice windows, what has been beautiful in Korean archite[...]
A little bit retro with a tasteful blend of trendy and traditional, these 13 designs from popular Moda Fabrics designer Bonnie Olaveson of Cotton Way are presented together for the first time in a curated collection of all-time favorites. Styled photos showcase lap-sized to bed-sized projects featur[...]
A smidge of vintage, a splash of folk art, a pop of color, and a pinch of patchwork--your recipe for creating the coveted Buttermilk Basin style. Join bits of wool, cotton, and thread to bring 17 charming projects to life--they couldn't be easier to create With simple wool-applique, embroidery, and[...]
These nine knit tops, designed by Melissa Leapman, are sure to become year-round favorites for toddlers to pre-teens. Choose from seven exciting pullovers, a cardigan, and a vest. Fashion the tops in fun citrus shades or vivid primary colors.[...]
Simple and natural clothes to sew for girls ages 4 to 7--from the author of "Linen, Wool, Cotton."
From feminine dresses to menswear-inspired outfits, this collection of coordinated separates for girls ages 4 to 7 can be easily modified to suit the season or the child--simply choose basic color[...]