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Miss Lucy went to the North Carolina mountains in 1920 as an apprentice teacher, but she soon discovered that the kind of teaching that she wanted to do was not in the fields in which she was trained. What interested her most was already there among the mountain people--the ancient arts of hand-weaving and vegetable dyeing. Her campaign to revive interest in these native crafts has resulted in the internationally respected Penland School of Handicrafts....

"There are many ways to celebrate the United States of America. In this book, you'll find fun ways to add patriotism into your art. You'll also find inspiration for your crafts and learn crafting tips. The project steps will guide you through making cool arts and crafts such as a flag wreath, a ribbon wind sock, and more! For more patriotic ideas, check out the other DIY America books."-- Back cover.

"There are many ways to celebrate the United States of America. In this book, you'll find fun ways to add patriotic accessories into your personal style. You'll also find inspiration for your crafts and learn crafting tips. The project steps will guide you through making cool accessories such as a bald eagle jacket, a flag tote bag, and more! For more patriotic ideas, check out the other DIY America books."-- Back cover.

Introduces the tools and techniques of treasure hunting, with advice on where to hunt, useful technology, cleaning and preserving coins and artifacts, and selling finds for a profit.