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Beth MacDonald is a graduate of the University of South Dakota with a BA in Political Science and Economics. From 1986 until 1998 she worked as a professional in the craft industry, designing knitted items and projects for children to make. Published by Hot Off the Press, Leisure Arts, and American School of Needlework, Beth wrote (or co-wrote) thirteen softcover instruction books. Her designs were featured in national magazines, craft stores, industry trade shows, and on cable TV throughout the 1980s and 90s.
In summer and autumn, Beth and her husband, Mike, live in a 1930s co-op in Minneapolis, MN, and spend weekends at their lake cabin in SD. January through May they reside in a quirky vintage cottage in Beaufort, SC.
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	A History of Forever 4.47 avg rating — 15 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	And One Other it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Twenty-five: A Memoir of Cancer it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bible fun for everyone: 37 easy projects for Sunday school & Bible school classes 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 1997	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Braid It, Curl It, Twist It and Twirl It - Over 70 Plastic Lacing Projects it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1991	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Puppet Mittens: 10 Projects to Craft Little Friends Who Lend a Warming Hand it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Quick Baby Gifts Twelve Adorable Items to Knit (Leisure Arts Leaflet 2144) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cool Kids' Crafts: 34 Wonderful Craft Projects for Kids' Groups really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1997	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Knots, Braids, Coils & Curls: 15 Cool & Clever Plastic Lacing Projects really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1996	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plastic Lacing & Pony Beads-Fun Stuff to Wear or Share-Perfect for Kids! really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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