"In the words of journalist H. Allen Smith, The human animal differs from the lesser primates in his passion for lists. Indulge that passion with the deluge of data in The Amazing Book of Lists from the popular Armchair Digest series. The book is a fascinating compendium of odd curiosities and tantalizing tidbits of information that are sure to fascinate curiosity seekers, trivia buffs, and anyone intrigued by the quirky and unusual. Bui ..."
"Inside the Armchair Reader's Extraordinary Book of Lists lie some of the most mind-boggling, entertaining and unusual collections of facts ever gathered in one volume. Learn about the top fads of the 20th century, the longest-running TV shows in history, the world's most thrilling roller coasters, and former names of famous brands. You'll also be shocked and awed by foods so dangerous they've been banned, laugh out loud at some of histo ..."
"The Book of Incredible Information, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is an informative and entertaining compilation of data covering hundreds of fascinating, funny, and unfamiliar facts on topics ranging from the odd to the obscure. This book will cause you to both laugh out loud and shake your head in amazement. Here is a sampling of what you will find in The Book of Incredible Information:You can earn a good living by working ..."
"This title features 12 quilting projects that feature an assortment of easy patchwork and applique techniques. Some designs offer different borders for boys and girls. It is suitable for all experience levels. Modern Baby Quilts from Fons & Porter and Quilty presents a dozen little quilts that are fresh, fun and super-simple to make. With its weekly online quilting show and bimonthly magazine, Quilty offers instruction, guidance and ins ..."
"Wild & Wacky Weddings presents matrimony in all its crazy glory. The book, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is packed with interesting, weird, hilarious, and fun facts about weddings. Quizzes and in-depth articles will deepen your knowledge of the business of weddings past and present.Wild & Wacky Weddings delves into every aspect of weddings, from ceremonies and receptions to traditions and the truly wacky. It entertains and en ..."
"Price was $9.98 Christmas Unwrapped provides a humorous look at Christmas, delving into every aspect of the heartwarming holiday with hundreds of little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and trivia. The book s innovative approach and witty style should capture the interest of all readers. Part of the popular Armchair Reader series, the 320-page Christmas Unwrapped takes an inside look at the historical, interest ..."
"All About Ohio takes readers on a journey through the culture, sports, people, and landscape that make up the state of Ohio. From the popular Armchair Reader series, this collection of Ohio anecdotes, legends, and secrets is designed to entertain readers of all ages. Ohio s proximity to Lake Erie, rich soil, and natural resources fueled its growth into an industrial giant. The Buckeye State s industrial might included steel, cars, build ..."
"What do you get when you fill more than 500 pages with some of the most curious, interesting, and oddball facts and explanations available to intelligent man? You get Armchair Reader: The Gigantic Reader. It s a classic installment in the immensely popular Armchair Reader series. Some of it is downright absurd like the art of gurning, a British contest in which you try to make the ugliest face possible. Some of it makes you realize what ..."
"New York City: Juicy Tales from the Big Apple combines the knowledge of a tour guide with the inside information of a longtime local resident to provide tantalizing trivia and tidbits. Wander down the backstreets and peek around corners to learn about the city s legends, tall tales, and amazing anecdotes right from the comfort of your own armchair. See how much you really know about the city that never sleeps. Here is a list of some of ..."
"The Armchair Reader series entertains and enlightens with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, and fascinating facts that make even the mundane fun. The Armchair Reader's innovative approach and witty style will capture the interest of all readers.Believe in them or not, ghosts are all around us. Just check your local cable listings and you'll find a plethora of programs designed to spook, scare, and even debunk.Inside Armchair Reade ..."
"Weird, Scary & Unusual Stories & Facts, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is an entertaining and eye-popping collection of freaky facts, scary stories, strange stats, and odd occurrences sure to boggle the mind. There are more fascinating tales and outrageous facts about our weird and wacky world than you could ever imagine, and you will find hundreds of the funniest, weirdest, strangest, and scariest in this book.Here is a sampl ..."
"The Extraordinary Book of Lists, from the popular Armchair Reader series, is an entertaining, informative, and unusual collection of fascinating facts and intriguing information. The book contains 233 lists, organized by theme, on topics that range from entertainment and pop culture, to science and history, to the human body and folklore. The Extraordinary Book of Lists will amuse, surprise, intrigue, inform, and entertain you for hours ..."
Quilty Season 1 by MaryFons Dvd, Published 2014 by Spring House Press ISBN-13: 978-1-940611-10-5, ISBN: 1-940611-10-5
"Quilty is a weekly online quilting show that seeks to inform and inspire the next generation of quilters. Hosted by Mary Fons, a J.V. quilter and co-host of Fons & Porters Love of Quilting on PBS, Quilty delivers great quilting instruction with humor, zest, and respect for the art of quilting. There's a new Quilty episode weekly with a mission to teach rudimentary quilting skills in a friendly, welcoming way. With style, class, and a se ..."
Dear Quilty(1st Edition) 12 Easy Patchwork Quilts + Great Quilting Advice by Mary Katherine Fons Paperback, 112 Pages, Published 2015 by Fons & Porter ISBN-13: 978-1-4402-4318-9, ISBN: 1-4402-4318-2
"There's never been a better time to make a quilt!Pulled from the pages of "Quilty" magazine, this collection of 12 beginner-friendly quilts has everything you love about the magazine: straight-forward instructions, helpful hints, and a sense of humor. Go behind the scenes to learn about the people that make "Quilty" possible and get to know the designers of your favorite quilts. Whether you're a complete quilting newbie or have several ..."
Make & Love Quilts Scrap Quilts for the 21st Century by Mary Katherine Fons Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2014 by C&T Publishing / Stash Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60705-862-5, ISBN: 1-60705-862-6
"To warm the heart, soul, and bedroom, a stunning collection of 12 quilts - specifically sized to fit larger beds (queen and king) - is featured in this how-to book, Make & Love Quilts, by Mary Fons. Constructed from Mary's favorite fabrics for a modern aesthetic, the quilts are classified as scrap quilts and have an undeniable beauty. These quilts may take time to finish but can be completed by any quilter who has passion for sewing no ..."
"Collects patterns for bed quilts and wallhangings, including step-by-step directions, assembly diagrams, and instructions for both rotary cutting and traditional cutting methods"
"Collects patterns for bed quilts and wallhangings, including step-by-step directions, assembly diagrams, and instructions for both rotary cutting and traditional cutting methods"
"Beginner-Friendly Quilts compiles the best of Fons & Porter's Quilty magazine, which is devoted to giving quilting instruction to rookies in little, friendly pieces. Not only are the quilts all for Beginner level, but they are further identified for three stages of beginner skills. There's a super-simple starter project for everyone! Twelve designs include Anni, Chevron & On, Kid Potential scrap quilt, 5 Easy Pieces baby quilt, Schoolgi ..."
"The book's unforgettable quilts (largely made by anonymous quilters in the American South) and essays by leading curators and industry personalities (Amelia Peck, Kaffe Fassett, Denyse Schmidt) eventually went out of print--until now."
Make and Love Quilts Scrap Quilts for the 21St Century by Mary Katherine Fons 128 Pages, Published 2014 by C&T Publishing Inc ISBN-13: 978-1-60705-863-2, ISBN: 1-60705-863-4
"To make sure you're lining everything up • Before you cut border pieces or add
anything to the quilt, measure the completed inner quilt ... Now that you know it's
lined up nice, sew it on. ... A popular adage goes, “It's not a quilt until it's quilted.”
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