We've gathered together some books you might enjoy.
To order any book, or to find out more about the book,
just click on the title and it will take you to Amazon.com.

If you have never ordered from Amazon before, we're sure
that you will find them  to be a great bookseller, as we do.
It's safe and easy to order from Amazon.com,
and their prices are hard to beat!! (savings of 20-30% off
list price!)

If there are any books that you would like us to add to the
list, please  e-mail us at critters@humboldt1.com . We would love
to hear your recommendations.... which are your favorites??
We will be adding books weekly, so keep checking back!

A few of our favorite subjects...
   Quilting
     Bearmaking
     Dollmaking and Design
     Silk Ribbon Embroidery
     Sewing Machines...Collecting and Restoring
     Gardening
     Tea Time!
     Stargazing
     Financial Planning

Quilting...

Heirloom Machine Quilting - A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilted Effects Using Your Sewing Machine by Harriet Hargrave
 

Debbie Mumm's Quick Country Quilts for Every Room : Wall Quilts,Bed Quilts, and Coordinating Accessories Using Easy, Timesaving Techniques by Debbie Mumm
 

Quick Country Quilting, Over 80 Projects Featuring Easy, Timesaving Technique By Debbie Mumm
 

Rotary Roundup : 40 More Fast & Fabulous Quilts  by Nancy J. Martin (Contributor), Judy D. Hopkins, Karin La Framboise (Illustrator)
 

Your First Quilt Book : (Or It Should Be!)  by Carol Doak, Ursula Reikes (Editor)
 

Easy Machine Paper Piecing : 65 Quilts Blocks for Foundations Piecing by Carol Doak
 

Simply Scrappy Quilts  by Nany J. Martin
 

Complete Guide to Sewing : Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes by Readers Digest

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Creating Heirloom Teddy Bears : The Complete Pattern Book
by Linda Mullins, Gisele Nash (Illustrator)
 

The Complete Book of Teddy-Bear Making Techniques  by Alicia Merrett, Ann Stephens
 

The Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears  by Linda Mullins
 

Making Adorable Teddy Bears : From Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage  by Anita Louise Crane
 

Learn Bearmaking by Judi Maddigan, Pamela S. Poole (Illustrator), Robbie Fanning  (Designer)
 

Teach Yourself Teddy Bear Making : Simple Techniques and Patterns for Teddy Bears and Their Clothing by Jodie Davis

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Anatomy of a Doll : The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook by Susanna Oroyan
 

Designing the Doll : From Concept to Construction by Susanna Oroyan
 

Teach Yourself Cloth Dollmaking : Simple Techniques and Patterns for Dolls and Doll Clothes (Teach Yourself Series) by Jodie Davis

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The Art of Silk Ribbon Embroidery  by Judith Baker Montano
 

Art & Inspirations by Judith Baker Montano
 

An Encyclopedia of Ribbon Embroidery Flowers : 121 Designs  by Deanna Hall West

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The Sewing Machine Guide : Tips on Choosing, Buying, and Refurbishing by John Giordano
 

Antique American Sewing Machines : A Value Guide by James W. Slaten
 

Toy and Miniature Sewing Machines : Identification & Value Guide  by Glenda Thomas
 

Encyclopedia of Early American Sewing Machines by Carter Bays

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Along the Garden Path by Bill Varney, Sylvia Varney (Contributor), Fredericksburg Herb Farm

  Fredericksburg Herb Farm's husband and wife team share their wisdom
  and love of herb gardening, crafting, and cooking with you. These herbal
  delights and other garden dreams are made feasible with down to earth
  advice, accessible seasoning steps, and cultivated quotes from famous
  gardening gurus. This is a lovely book for a gift.

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The Tea Companion by Jane Pettigrew, David Prebenna

  The Tea Companion is filled with everything tea lovers need to know
  about the beverage. A history of tea cultivation and consumption around
  the world and discussions of growing, processing, tasting, and blending
  accompany tips on making and serving tea at home. Color photos &
  illustrations. Highly recommended by the folks we get our tea from!

The Book of Herbal Teas : A Guide to Gathering,  Brewing, and Drinking
by Sara Perry, Christopher Irion (Photographer)

    For The Book of Herbal Teas, the title tells all. It does not, however,
    convey the calm and engaging tone of this modest yet comprehensive and
    refreshingly illustrated volume. Paired with a bouquet of herbs or
    box of herbal tea, this book makes a wonderful gift.

The Book of Green Tea by Diana Rosen

  In this comprehensive guide, Diana  Rosen explores the many uses of green
  tea--aside from that of a healthful beverage--for everything from cold
  remedies to aromatherapy to soaps.

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The Backyard Astronomer : A Guide to Stargazing by Dennis L. Mammana

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The Courage to Be Rich; The Financial and Emotional Pathways to Material and Spiritual Abundance  (unabridged audiotapes) by Suze Orman

The Courage to be Rich : Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance  (book)  by Suze Orman

The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom  (book)  by Suze Orman

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