Just like having your own personal sewing guru on hand 24 hours a day, this book covers all the techniques you could ever need, along with hints, time-saving tips and homespun secrets. Improve your skills, speed up your sewing time, and make g

Iris folding is a simple technique that involves folding papers to create beautiful, spiralling patterns that are similar in shape to the iris aperture of a camera.In this book, Maruscha Gaasenbeek and Tine Be

Presents a diverse collection of contemporary animal-themed ceramics. This work includes pieces from an international group of artists; the beautifully crafted works range from the representational to the abstract, from artful

The classic art of enamelling is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance - and it's stunningly captured in this curated survey. Over 300 international contemporary artists have contributed museum-worthy pieces, which range in sca

Including flame worked goblets, cast vases, and blown cups, this work presents 500 pieces of handmade glass objects from top artisans worldwide.

These 500 tables are more than just practical places to place a coffee cup or notepad; they're inspired works of art. Esteemed juror Andrew Glasgow has selected a wide array of styles and forms, from pieces that showcase masterful

Alchemy Arts is a community-based arts project in Edinburgh that collects scrap from businesses and households and uses it to create artworks, workshops, and parades in the city. This book takes their philosophy one stage

Whatever their activities, babies will look gloriously cute in "Baby Beanies". Author and photographer Amanda Keeys designed these enchanting toppers for her professional portraits of babies and her simple patterns u

This book lets you deck the halls with tons of ideas and projects that help make the season bright. Whether you incorporate handmade items as part of your decor, celebrations, or gift giving, adding a person

You want to keep your baby stylish and safe all year round, and with "The Big Book of Kids' Knits" you can do just that. Choose from a huge range of irresistible designs including everything from Cashmere bootees and

Full of unhemmed edges, ruffles, buttons, and lace - and above all, personality - the garments presented in this book offer whimsical charm and practical playfulness. From simple dresses with ruffled sleeves to b

The last decade of the 20th century has revealed a remarkable diversity of techniques being used to treat the ceramic surface. In this book, Matthias Ostermann primarily looks at the ceramic surface in the context of

Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced.

Author Ruth Issett is one of the world's leading colourist in textile art today. Her stunning colour combinations defy colour rules and she shows you how to experiment with techniques to get the very best out of any

This comprehensive how-to book takes the reader through each and every aspect of crocheting, and provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, fillet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, brooges lace, freeform. With step-b

This volume is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of knitting. This book is a reference for all knitting techniques, beginning with the basics of how to knit. A large section of the book is devoted to show

30 fun sewing and papercraft projects show how to create the cutest characters. Features rabbits, birds, frogs, cats and an array of other creatures a there are even garden angels in there somew

"The Crafty Kid" is all about making irresistibly cute crafts and gifts, both for and with children, from recycled or inexpensive materials. Written in an engaging, narrative style for parents who appreciate the qualities of handmade gifts a

'The Crafty Minx' is about making gorgeous things from pre-loved, remnant and vintage items. It is written especially for non-crafters who are desperate to be more creative but don't know how, and shares the delicious rewards of li

One of today's hippest craft trends is amigurumi, Japanese-inspired crochet and knit stuffed dolls that have inspired crafters everywhere to create gaggles of adorable creatures. Most patterns are for little kitties, bea

Fun and easy-to-make, these 30 cute, crocheted finger puppet characters will appeal to children of all ages. They'll encourage creative play and storytelling and are bound to become much-loved favourites in the toy box. The characters a

Celebrated on November 1 and 2, Day of the Dead honors the memory of departed souls, welcoming them back to celebrate the best of life. Families decorate grave sites with marigolds and set up stunning altars. Streets

Bundles of comfort and security fashioned from fluff and fur, these treasured friends have a lifetime of stories sewn up in their tattered bodies: a trip to Paris smushed up in a suitcase, a new home behind the family l

With a fun package, bound in "leather", this sexy and campy design is sure to be talked about by hip cutting-edge crafters. Not your mother's knitting book, "DomiKNITrix" is all about bringing discipline to knitting a

This book shows how to design and make 25 pieces of jewellery and accessories out of various scraps of textiles, fabrics and felt. The projects range from hair accessories, brooches and corsages to earrings, necklace

This book presents 32 whimsical patterns for children from twelve months to eight years. Two timeless traditions - fairy tales and knitting - come together magically in the season's most original knitting book. You'll

Design and Make Hats provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to the art of millinery. First the author discusses design and inspiration, and then she takes the reader through a survey of the materials and

Felting is a rewarding craft that takes knitting a step further. This fun book shows you how to knit 30 very different bags and felt them to create designs that are sturdy and practical yet eye-catching and stylish.

A handy, comprehensive guide to all those little repair jobs around the home by well known media handyman Scott McGregor. Includes how to repair walls, floors, ceilings, doors and windows.

This exquisite book showcases 300 color photographs of vintage French ephemera that has been hidden away for nearly a century at Tinsel Trading Company, one of Martha Stewart's favorite craft shops. With these treasure

Classic girl power is finally here! Females of all ages will celebrate the first just-for-girls entry in the Popular Mechanics classic activity series. Like its predecessors, "The Girl Mechanic" presents time-tested proj

Gnome crafts offer a wealth of possibilities for activities with children, appealing to their imagination in a vivid and entertaining way. Thomas and Petra Berger show how to make gnomes out of walnuts, twigs, wool and pa

02 Making it yourself rather than buying it off the shelf has never been trendier. Whether driven by eco considerations and anti-consumerism or by the desire to own or give something personal rather than uniform, many mor

Knitting has progressed from its fuzzy image of thick socks, long shawls and embarrassing reindeer motifs on Christmas sweaters. Now there are knitting groups that meet in bars, hundreds of clubs and contempo

he new collection of 20 quilt designs to suit all skill levels are by Kaffe, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline smith, Brandon Mably, Salli Davis and newcomers Pam Goecke Dinndorf and the acclaimed Aust

Originally published in, Japan, "Karakuri" is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, like gears, cranks, cams and levers, that are used to bring these amazing moving paper models or automata to life. There are ten

"Knitted Socks East and West" is a compilation of 30 sock designs inspired by stitch patterns from Japan, most of which have never been seen by Western knitters until now. In "Knitted Socks East and West", author Jud

Anyone who has caught the knitting bug will know that knitters never like to be without a project on the go. So what could be better than a compendium of 52 handknit designs that will take every knitter all the way

This is the first-ever knitting book to offer projects exclusively for warm weather. The resurgence in the popularity of knitting didn't stop at the Mason Dixon line - but most pattern collections do. "Knitting in th

Australia's physical isolation over thousands of years from the rest of the world has led to the development of a unique range of plants. There are about 30,000 different plant species in Australia of which 90% are only found here. Of these, 18

"Vintage Crochet" contains a gorgeous collection of timeless fashion pieces, pretty accessories, classic and quirky gifts, and modern-retro furnishings for the home and garden, all specially commissioned by Loop's fou

In "Simple Sewing for Baby Lotta Jansdotter" shows how easy it is to make cheerful gifts for little cherubs. A new mother herself, Lotta includes projects that match her simple style with practicality making for sweet, yet d

Celebrated Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter has created the ultimate DIY decorating kit filled with stenciling and printing supplies. This see-inside box includes carving tools with two

A stylish book about making gorgeous clothes for not much money, recycling thrifted material and creating something brand new from foraged fabric. It's about re-appraising the clothes in your cupboard and transforming

Simple and timeless in red, white and blue, these exquisite needlecraft motifs can be used in a multitude of ways to create unique gifts and home accessories. Everything can be embroidered - from little canvas shoes

Hikaru Noguchi has created around 30 projects to knit and crochet in her typically sophisticated and quirky style. Scarves, caps, mittens, small brooches, ponchos...but also booties and slippers, two or three jumpers, a few cushions and a th

Made in France: Blackwork takes a modern approach to the ancient art of blackwork. The 50 projects in this book show how simple embroidery stitches worked on a contrasting background can be used to embellish a multitude of charming gift

This fabulous collection of cute and quirky toys will delight adults and children alike. From pink and pretty Dilly to bright and bold Leo, there's a creature here to suit every personality. The projects are all made

Following Nature's Playground and Going Wild, the authors once again lure kids away from computers and the TV into the natural world, this time to have a go at making their own entertainment from what

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right this way and discover the wonderful world of misfits, oddballs and the quirkiest creations you've ever seen. With 35 fun projects to make, see some fabric, thread and button

Crafters with a sense of humour will love this wildly creative menagerie of sock monsters! This title features a booklet with how-tos and illustrated cutting instructions. It also includes one

Here is a unique opportunity for all Cath Kidston fans to make their own projects and gifts using Cath's own motifs. Inspired by vintage prints found in car boot and jumble sales, and reinvented in co

For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of "Martha Stewart Living" for all kinds of crafts projects, each presented in the magazine's inimitable style. Now, the best of those projects, including st

There are very few books currently covering mixed media jewellery, and this book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to all the materials and techniques you need to get you started in this exciting ar

This book is all about quick, quirky, fun crafts for craftsters who are imagination-rich but time-poor. Most importantly One Hour Craft will appeal to a group of people who are looking for something more vibrant, fun

"One More Skein" by Leigh Radford is a follow-up to "One Skein", a bestselling title from the same author. It features 30 unique projects (clothing, accessories and home decoration items) that can be completed quickl

"Origami Bonsai" is the art of folding beautiful paper flowers and leaves which are then glued to natural branches to create exquisite botanical sculptures. Whether the reader is a professional artist, craftsperson, o

Have you ever yearned to express your creativity but don't know where to start? If so, "Patchwork for Beginners" is for you. This practical guide to creating patchwork blocks takes you from inspiration to finished prod

Oddball handmade plush creatures have become one of today's hottest craft trends - and "Plush-O-Rama" (9781579908782) was the first book on the market to showcase this wildly popular toy phenomenon and help cr

Tapping into the handmade revival, and a renewed appreciation of lost home-making skills, this is a book of simple, contemporary and very covetable sewing projects that require little skill, ranging from children's toys to nape

Yoshiko Jinzenji began quilting after she came upon quilts made by Canadian Mennonites and was deeply moved by their resonant, sacred quality. The richly minimalist quilts she makes today are as powerful as those tha

From Loani Prior, author of the hugely successful "Wild Tea Cosies", comes this entertaining, inspiring and easy-to-follow book featuring 20 even wilder knitted tea cosies. Loani turns this functional, homely item into a f

This charming package offers 225 vintage-inspired textile patterns from the celebrated fabric purveyor, Reprodepot. A disk holds electronic files of each pattern, making it a cinch for readers to print out the patter

01 Samplers document the history of embroidery, its teaching and practice. In their earliest forms, they were put togetheras personal reference works for embroiderers; their trials of patterns and stitches were records

In "Sew and Stow: 30 Fun Projects to Carry, Hold, and Organise Your Stuff, Your Home, and Yourself!", Betty Oppenheimer, an avid crafter and sewer, shares 30 of her favourite patterns, including functional items for

Create beautiful accesories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques. A subtle colour palette and lovable designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection of over 35 projec

Simple Softies includes 15 quick and easy patterns for quirky, cute and cuddly dolls. The toys are all designed to be hand sewn and are simple enough for children to make - either by themselves, or with a little help from an adult.

Creating charming softy friends from cast-off socks and gloves.

Like home baking, making your own craft wares is becoming increasingly popular, however these are no longer the lace doilies and tea cosies of our grandparents' generation. Crafts today can be worn, displayed, played with and just sim

This portfolio of reusable stencils, project instructions, and photographs lets DIY designers embellish walls, furniture, and more with cool custom patterns. Whether it's glam chain motifs on a wall or bold geometrics

This title helps to discover how to create odd and endearing, one-of-a-kind creatures from all your odd socks. "Stray Sock Sewing" blends lovable how-to projects with zany and whimsical narrative. A thorough basic te

Customize your home and garden with these unique mosaic projects, created using everything from ready-made mosaic tiles in glass and ceramic to salvaged materials like old crockery or buttons for eco-friendly crafting

An essential accessory for your favourite teapot and the ultimate in homely comfort... every dedicated tea-lover should have a tea cozy - or few to choose from. This title in the "Cozy..." series shows off a range of quirky

From the creator of RoxyCraft.com, a collection of adorable crocheted creatures. This colorful guide presents twenty-one sweet and simple-to-make yarn creatures for crafters young and old. Each animal is assembled u

Give your bathroom a fabulous retro touch with the most iconic of bathroom accessories: the toilet roll cover. This work features 30 knitted and crocheted projects. It contains a comprehensive techniques section to get you s

Gathered from the most popular books by the ingenious origami expert Duy Nguyen, this array of projects will astound any fan of paper art. Everything's arranged by category so it's easy to find just what you're looking

Like home baking, making your own craft wares is becoming increasingly popular, however these are no longer the lace doilies and tea cosies of our grandparents' generation. Crafts today can be worn, displayed, played with and just sim

In a similar format to Amy Butler's "In Stitches", Kathreen Ricketson, founder of the internationally acclaimed Web site, whip-up.net, presents 26 ultra-modern small quilt projects from crafters across the globe.

Each project captures the beauty and richness of nature so exquisitely interpreted by William Morris. Projects include lavish quilts, wall hangings and a stunningly embroidered cushion - all based on original designs

Woodwork know-how with step-by-step show-how for success every time. Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together, find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with confidence, using this ste