conception and contraception calendar

(370 pages)

Never Not Knitting! Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Original Page a Day Calendars) by: Stephanie Pearl-McPhee publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761150609 $9.59

For obsessive knitters—and you know who you are—here's a new calendar whose title says it all. Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is a superstar in the knitting world; her bestselling books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. Packed with inspiration, passion, and practical advice delivered with the author's signature
humor and wit, Never Not Knitting! will appeal to knitters of all ages. Tuesday Tips, including how to avoid knitting those pesky swatches. Knitting personality
quizzes. Plus weekly "Knitticisms," A Stitch in Time (knitting history), and Purls of Wisdom: No one has ever been killed or maimed by being adventurous with knitting, no matter how pointy the needles.

I imagine readers of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee's weblog and books will thoroughly Understand how difficult it is to get just that perfect thing for a beloved fiber artist and have to WAIT to give it to them. So of course, I've peeked ahead, and this is going to be a well-loved daily calendar.
You read me right:
Daily.
Calendar.
I don't expect it to have hardcover book quality, or even necessarily keepability, the publisher has placed it righteously in that page-a-day calendar production quality. There will be pages ripped out and smacked on this board in the studio here, over the desk(s) at home and at work, and magnet-pasted to the fridge, for a while, and juicy lovely tidbits will be preserved. Which days' delights will my beloved knitteuse choose? I'm not telling you my guesses!
Which days will be your favorites?

I bought this for my desk at work, and even though I like the content, I think the quality is lacking a bit. If I had seen it ahead of time, I probably would not have bought it.

Never Not Knitting! 2009 CalendarI know its not 2009 yet and YES this is a 2009 calendar but IT IS Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. I have flipped through it and read many of the entries. Very cool stuff and classic Pearl-McPhee. If you are looking for a great Christmas present for the knitter in your life, this is the thing to buy . . . even when 2009 is over, s/he will keep it!

(320 pages)

365 Tiny Paper Airplanes Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Page a Day Fun & Games Calendr) by: Ken Blackburn, Jeff Lammers publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761149074 $10.39

Go ahead, launch 'em over your cubicle—and bring out your mischievous inner child. From paper airplane world record holder Ken Blackburn and engineer Jeff Lammers, authors of the 2.2-million-copy bestselling World Record Paper Airplane series, 365 Tiny Paper Airplanes adds a blast of fun to every day. Each zippy little flyer is based on one of 30 aerodynamic models, including the Skyhawk, the Meteor, the Lightning, the Mirage, and the cylindrical Comet, and is made totally unique with jazzy full-color original graphics. Detailed, easy-to-follow folding instructions are included with the calendar.

(370 pages)

The Official Scrabble Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Page-A-Day Calendars) by: John D. Williams, Joe Edley publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761149937 $9.59

The Scrabble lover's secret weapon. Written by National Scrabble Association executive director John D. Williams and Joe Edley, the only three-time winner of the National Scrabble Championship, here's a full year of puzzles, games, and plays that sharpen skills while offering the sheer pleasure of the game. Happy Endings, Double Plays, The Name Game, Five-, Six-, and Seven-Letter Shuffle, Playing the 'K,' Make Your Best Play, High-Point Tiles, and Three-Letter Words: What letter can replace the "P" in "Alp" to make the word for a high-pitched musical note?

(320 pages)

Knitting Pattern-a-Day: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar by: Accord Publishing publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing released: 2008-07-01 ISBN: 0740771671 $10.19

Don't throw yesterday away--Just Cast On to All New Hot Knits

With the Knitting Pattern-a-Day Calendar every day features a knitted piece from the craftiest in the trade. Enjoy photographs of fun and beautiful creations each day accompanied by corresponding patterns, instructions, and measurements. You'll never be without the perfect handmade gift. From cozy scarves and sweaters to groovy bags and sweet baby booties, create hundreds of knitted novelties and discover the newest techniques and materials along the way.

Easy access date cards are included.

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This calendar is a wonderful collection of designs. There's something for everyone here - scarves, gloves, shawls, sweaters, hats, blankets, baby items, AND even more unique items like knit cup warmers and teddy bears! The sturdy box they are stored in is also really nice for storage and organization. I found that there was a nice variety of projects, ranging from a beginner level to some that were much more advanced. I can't imagine trying to make all these patterns in just a year, but it's so much fun going through it and marking my favorites! This product is an unbelievable bargain and would also make a great gift for any of your knitter pals.

Each year I can't wait to get my hands on the latest edition of this calendar --it's great! It's so rare to find so many projects in one place. There's a great mix of quick knits--scarves, hats and bags--as well as more time-consuming projects like afghans.

I was quite disappointed to see that a lot, probably at least 60%, of the patterns found in this calendar are available online for free. However, I was happy to see that the yarns are a bit more accessible than in year's past. I wouldn't bother spending the money on this, just visit Bernat's or Lion Brand Yarn's website for the free patterns.

(320 pages)

Origami Page-A-Day Calendar 2009 (Page a Day Fun & Games Calendr) by: Margaret Van Sicklen publisher: 2009 Calendars released: 2008-06-15 ISBN: 0761149392 $10.39

The Origami Calendar is on a roll! From Margaret Van Sicklen, "Origami Swami" and author of the bestselling book The Joy of Origami, this is a colorful tribute to the pleasures and possibilities of the craft. Fold an adorable Panda, a scorching SST Plane, a groovy Kaleido-Coaster. Plus birds of every feather, boats, flowers, handy boxes, and a ring folded from a dollar bill. For every level of hobbyist, the models in this calendar are organized by theme rather than skill, and the decorated, perfectly square pages double as folding paper. includes weekend folding Fun Facts and an "Origami Key" with base folds, symbols, and helpful hints.

Easy to fold models with nice different patterns. I just could'nt wait to 1/1/2009, and it's now the new hit around the office. For the origami lovers it will be boring.

(24 pages)

Make Your Own Calendar 2009 by: Margaret Van Sicklen publisher: Children's released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 0316830461 $8.99

Make Your Own Calendar is back for 2009! Each month features a space for kids to create their own pictures, as well as clever border designs to color in. There are also over 200 colorful stickers included to mark special dates. Whimsical artwork from Steve Haskamp gives this calendar a fresh look, and invites kids to personalize it and make it their own.

For teachers, parents and day-care staff, there is a way to keep those children occupied! Make Your Own Calendar 2009 is an engaging and interesting craft book that will hold their interest. Filled with colorable pictures and empty areas that can be used to draw, this calendar will encourage their creativity. As an added bonus, about 200 stickers are packaged with the book.

The calendar can also be used for educational purposes. Teaching children the date/calendar system can be a daunting task. But with this handy tool, it will be much easier to explain and show them since they will have a keen interest in something they have worked on. Each page comes with month-appropriate pictures surrounding it, which in itself can be used as an educational tool to explain the major holidays and significance of each month. Children will also be exposed to the diversity present in different cultures as important festivals and holidays of many different cultures are noted.

Not only is Make Your Own Calendar 2009 something that can be used to keep your children busy, but it can also be used to expand their knowledge. And the most important thing is that it can be a very fun activity! I am definitely looking forward to 2009 so that I can use my self-made calendar!

Armchair Interviews says: This would be a perfect gift.

Our kids (ages 5 and 8) are in love with this item. This is our 3rd or 4th year of buying the calendars. I pre-order them, and the kids anticipate the calendars' August arrival date the way they would anticipate Christmas or their birthdays. They spend a lot of time discussing what they will draw for each month, and they enjoy the coloring parts and putting on the special occasion stickers. It is a long-term project. They will spend weeks or even months on their calendars. This is a perfect gift for kids with a long attention span who like art projects. If you give this gift in December, though, it probably won't be finished by January 1, so give it earlier in the fall.

(320 pages)

Easy Cross-Stitch Pattern-a-Day: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar by: Accord Publishing publisher: Craft released: 2008-07-01 ISBN: 0740771655 $10.19

Count on this calendar throughout the year . . .

For wonderful new designs each day AND the patterns to actually create them. Enjoy beautiful Cross-Stitch Art every day and the thrill of knowing that you can stitch a new design every day, or simply save it for another day. Use these designs to create pillows, framed art, hand towels, and much more!

Easy access date cards are included.

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I really like this cross-stitch a-day calendar!!! Easy directions. Very inspiring. 365 designs! Colorful. Something for everyone...

Every year for the past three years, I have bought myself the Cross Stitch Calendar. At first it was because I was just looking for more patterns to add to my collection, and last year it was because I was already used to having a new pattern a day to look at. However, I was very disappointed by the 2008 calendar. Many of the patterns were complicated, sometimes requiring as many as 25 different thread colors (Expensive on a college budget) and many of the patterns were too `Country Chic' for my tastes.

Happily, I decided to try one more time and I bought the 2009 Cross Stitch Calendar. Immediately I opened it and looked over all the images, and I was blown away. Firstly, many of the images are visually stunning. Many of the images are more modern than previous calendars. There are flowers, alphabets, samplers, and images for all holidays. In particular, Halloween has a skull and cross bones that is just plain cool, and perfect to add to a messenger bag! Also, most of the patterns only require about five colors of thread, making them much more financially possible on a budget.

As always, there is a full color image of the completed cross stitch on the front of the day, and the back contains the black and white pattern key. The weekend card tells you which colors of DMC thread you will need to complete the work. In the front of the box is a key showing the colors of all the DMC threads if you want to make substitutions, and it has cards with the months so you can write down important dates and birthdays.

This is the perfect calendar for anyone who is interested in cross stitch and it would make a great present. It has patterns for all levels, but the vast majority of these would be suitable for a beginner or anyone who is pressed for time (most of us are these days).

Highly recommended for cross stitch and craft fans!

(320 pages)

Paper Airplane: Fold & Fly It!: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar (Brown Trout) by: Accord Publishing publisher: ART released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 0740771620 $10.19

Go ahead . . . throw yesterday away . . . and watch it soar!

Paper airplane experts Kyong Lee and David Mitchell have joined forces to bring you a squadron of planes throughout the year that feature 40 (!!!) original models.

* Hundreds of original paper airplanes for your aeronautic delight

* Illustrated folding instructions

* Custom-designed graphics for each plane

* Our Easy Fold-a-Round calendar box is a virtual aircraft carrier

* Large size paper (7 3/4" x 6") enables you to make airplanes big enough to really fly!

* Easy access date cards

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This is a comment came to one of the authors(Feb. 2008) that was posted on the website: www.amazingpaperairplanes.com/Comments.html
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My son and I just built a bunch of planes from our "Paper Airplane Fold a
Day 2008 Calendar". Many we have built this year fly well, but the Space Ship One "SS-01" (Februar 1st 2008) that you designed is an unbelievable! Good job! Thanks. We enjoy the calendar very much.
Roger.
Franklin, MA

(320 pages)

Crochet Pattern-a-Day: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar by: Accord Publishing publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing released: 2008-07-01 ISBN: 0740771647 $10.19

Just Hook It into Today's Most Hip and Chic Designs

Each day throughout the year features hip and chic crochet patterns with photos and corresponding instructions and measurements to help you complete exciting new projects. From scarves and pillows to afghans and shawls, you'll never run out of wonderful handmade gift ideas!

Easy access date cards are included.

Patent # 6,925,739 B1 Copyright Accord Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.

I love this! I want to get one for all of my crocheting and knitting friends!

I bought this calendar for my mom for her birthday. She loves to crochet and is always looking for new ideas and patterns. When she opened this she was so excited she just had to open it. Once she started looking through the days, she realized that if she looked at all of them she would ruin the surprise of the daily pattern. Let me tell you, she is definitely ready for the new year to begin!

Very useful! Lots of patterns for all levels of expertise. Fun just to look at! Also, shipped very quickly.

I buy this one every year. This year, however, I was so dissapointed with it that I took it back! I really thought there was way too much repetition of headbands, doilies, and other things that were really not hip, modern, or worth the money, or my time. And, even worse, this calendar is overly filled with patterns for those little crocheted dolls with a Japanese name that I can never remember-something like Aruigumi. There were very few actually garments.

I am an avid crocheter. I crochet a wide variety of things and I have tons of crochet books and keep them forever. Many that have come out recently are wonderful, worth the money, and are exciting to look through again and again. Save your money on this one and get something really worth having!

Since I got the calender for next year, I haven't used any other the patterns yet, but I have flipped through it and I can see quite a few patterns that I would really like to make. They have something for every one. The only thing I would caution (and I knew this before I bought it, but others might not) there is NOT one crochet pattern per day - you are not getting 365 crochet patterns (because that would be an awesome deal for the price!). Many of the patterns take up multiple days on the calender. All in all, I'd say its a great deal, you get 192 patterns (if I counted correctly), which is still a great deal for the price. Where are you going to find a book with that many patterns for the price of this calender?

(320 pages)

Kirigami Fold & Cut-a-Day: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar by: Accord Publishing publisher: ART released: 2008-08-01 ISBN: 0740771663 $10.19

Don't throw yesterday away!--Just... 1. Fold it! 2. Cut it! 3. Open it...

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to hundreds of unique and beautiful Jeff Cole designs throughout the year. It's easy and fun with step-by-step illustrated instructions for each day!

This calender is just the thing for people who want to get started with arts and crafts.