Swept Away by Karen Hobbs

Swept Away by Karen Hobbs

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Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry and following easy step-by-step instructions make your own broom!

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Swept Away by Karen Hobbs

Since Ben Franklin brought broomcorn to America from Egypt in 1790, the humble kitchen broom has been an integral part of our daily lives. Discover the rich and colorful history of the American broomcorn industry, learn how broomcorn is grown, harvested, and dyed, and, following easy step-by-step instructions with photographs and illustrations, make your own broom using one of the seven different broom patterns provided, including Kitchen, Hearth, Cobweb, Turkey Wing Whisk, and Angel Whisk brooms. More than 150 masterpieces by America's most talented artistic broom makers appear in the gallery section and feature a surprisingly diverse and colorful array of handles and stalks. Entertain yourself with broom lore and superstitions, discover proper care methods to get the most out of your broom, quickly learn all the broom terms you need in the glossary, and also find a recipe for Broomstick Cake
Hobbs, Karen: - Karen Hobbs teaches broom making, gourding, and basketry at conventions and retreats around the US. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Cisco, and their rescue dogs, Layla and Ivy.
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ISBN 13 9780764354458
ISBN 10 0764354450
Title Swept Away
Author Karen Hobbs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Year published 2017-12-28
Number of pages 112
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.