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Learning how to alter patterns for a perfect fit has never been simpler!

How will I know what to do? Will they be friendly? Will I enjoy it? Reading Nursery with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!

What will happen? Will it hurt? Will you stay with me? Reading Dentist with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

There's a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children's lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding.

Why are we going? Will it hurt? Do I need medicine? Reading Doctor with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

How will they help? Will it hurt them? How will they carry him? Reading Vet with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

How long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading Hospital with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary.

Will I be homesick? Will I like the food? Will I be able to sleep? Reading Sleepover with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!

Will I like my babysitter? Will we have fun? How long will they stay? Reading Baby Sitter with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!

Learning to make and decorate cakes that are as beautiful as they are delicious can be a challenge, but with the expert guidance of renowned confectionery artist Autumn Carpenter in First Time Cake Decorating, your goal is within reach. Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to cake decorating? Then help is at hand. Like having your very own instructor at your side, this book guides you carefully from your first nervous buttercream icing to confident gum paste accents. After a thorough description of equipment and the baking process, learn: How to make and apply a range of icings and fillingsPiping techniques, from basic balls and stars to leaves, borders, and flowersHow to make fondant and gum paste accents using a pasta machine, a clay extruder, molds, and cookie cuttersHow to create gum paste flowers, bows, ruffles, animals, and peopleAdditional techniques for adding flair with stencils, shimmer, and air brushing Each of the projects included in this book introduces you to new concepts and skills. Full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and valuable tips help you learn the fine points of cake decorating while designing and making beautiful cakes for any celebration. There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Cake Decorating! Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.

With the expert guidance of jewelry-making expert Tammy Powley in First Time Jewelry Making, your goal is within reach. The detailed descriptions of materials and easy step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques will have you making earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more in no time.The book guides you through the basics for a variety of jewelry mediums and methods, from bead stringing and wirework to chain making,metalwork, resin, and more. Simple projectslike the Red Rhapsody Beaded Chain Bracelet, the Silver Metal Clay Link Earrings, and the Japanese Paper Ladybug Resin Pendant introduce you to skills you'll use often as you continue to learn about and explore jewelry making. With First Time Jewelry Making, you'll soon be creating your own amazing jewelry designs with confidence.

In First Time Sewing with a Serger, sewing experts Becky Hanson and Beth Baumgartel take you by the hand and teach you everything you need to know to sew with a serger, or overlock machinea versatile and speedy stitching tool. Start by learning how a serger works, the many styles available, and the roles of various partsand accessories. Get a detailed overview of thevariety of functional and decorative stitches you can make, plus must-have threads, tools, and notions. Next, familiarize yourself withhow to thread your serger, setthe stitch size, anduseit to start and end seams, sew curves and corners, and more. Youll use these essential skills to make the nine fun, easy garment and home decor projects--skills youll turn to again and again to create your own professional-looking pieces!

Learning how to embroider and cross stitch has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches everything you need to know about a variety of hand stitching techniques. This beginner's guide, by embroidery professional Linda Wyszynski, uses easy-to-follow, photo-illustrated instruction to teach you the basics of classic embroidery, crewel, and cross-stitch techniques. In no time, you can use these methods to create beautiful, personalized designs. After a review of equipment and supplies, fabrics, threads, patterns, and stitching basics, jump right in with these step-by-step projects:Creative embroidery Embroidered Jacket Collar and Embellished Pillow CaseCrewel Paisleys and Pearls Pillow and Touch of Gold Fedora HatCross-Stitch Violet Blossoms Candle Band and Springtime Journal There's a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Embroidery and Cross-Stitch. Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.

In First Time Felting, felting and fiber expert Ruth Lane teaches a class for absolute beginners on three classic methods of felting. Start by learning about the various types of wool fibers used for felting, preparing them for the process, and simple methods for dyeing. Next, discover the basic supplies and techniques for wet felting, nuno felting, and needle felting. You'll use those essential skills to make fun, easy projectsartworks, embellished fashions, three-dimensional figures, and moreskills you'll turn to again and again to create your own original pieces!

This indispensable beekeeping referencepacked with helpful diagrams, color photos, and easy-to-follow yet thorough instructiongently guides you through setting up and caring for your first colonies. Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to keeping bees? With First Time Beekeeping, help is at hand. Featuring the sage advice of Bee Culture editor emeritus and best-selling author of The Backyard Beekeeper Kim Flottum, this is your step-by-step guide to healthy, happy, and productive hives. This complete resource features expert beginner advice for: Setting up and caring for your own coloniesSelecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yoursThe most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your beesHarvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honeyBee problems and treatments By following this advice, your colony or two of honey bees can pollinate the vegetables in your garden; produce wonderful honey and other beneficial products; and help your local ecosystem thrive. What could be sweeter? Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.

A new town. A new bar. A new life.At least, that's what I'm hoping for.I moved to Denver to try to piece my family back together, but I have no idea how to do that.Then the most beautiful woman I've ever seen walks into my bar, and I think things are looking up.She needs a fake boyfriend for the night and I'm all too eager to play along.But when the sun rises, reality settles in and I know I want more. Only I don't think she's ready for what I have to give.I want to be more than a good time, but I know what I'm good for. I need control. And she's far too innocent.Only when something happens that changes the rules, we'll have to make a choice quickly, or we could lose everything before it even starts.