Book description
Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques can save you money, as well as make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion." Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things). In her book, she shows you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained--whether knitted or woven Work with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing again Create repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairs Darn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart.
Goatee Shield
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Roller Girl
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Pink Stream
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Wooden German
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Mother Hen
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CuriousCraft
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Master Jetson
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Burn
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NemesisX
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ByteBard
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High Deck
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S’more Vixen
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Dance Cannon
I'm discovering books I wouldn't have considered before, and my reading horizons are expanding. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
MysticMingle
This app is my secret weapon for making the most of my free time. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has significantly enhanced my audio quality.
Snapdragon
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Hen Skittle
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Red Woman
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Toy Town
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Bit Sentinel
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ByteBard
Now I can enjoy my favorite books anytime, even during workouts. I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. The tone adjustment feature is an exciting touch, allowing me to immerse myself even more in the content. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience