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The Embroidery Handbook: All the Stitches You Need to Know to Make Gorgeous Designs
Dhara Shah - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Through her easy-to-follow stitch tutorials and patterns that are at turns playful and elegant, Dhara Shah shows readers the wide array of gorgeous embroidery designs that can be achieved with just 12 stitches. From the French Knot to the Herringbone Stitch, they'll learn the ins and outs... |
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Pottery for Beginners: Projects for Beautiful Ceramic Bowls, Mugs, Vases and More
Kara Leigh Ford - Page Street Publishing; 1st edition
Format: Paperback
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If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold... |
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The Tunisian Crochet Handbook: A Beginner's Guide
Toni Lipsey - Abrams
Format: Paperback
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There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design... |
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Felt Flower Workshop: A Modern Guide to Crafting Gorgeous Plants & Flowers from Fabric
Bryanne Rajamannar - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback
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Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail; they look freshly picked!Aimed at absolute beginners -- the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and then progresses on to simple lessons for making flowers, plants, leaves, and branches. Each lesson comes with a detailed... |
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Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-step Manual
DK - DK
Format: Hardcover
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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 step-by-step guide.Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques, from simple skills to intricate carving, following clear instructions and photographs.... |
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Modern Mending: How to minimize waste and maximize style
Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald - Search Press
Format: Paperback
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Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun, easy-to-follow guide to modern mending. Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending... |
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The Crafty Chica Creates!: Latinx-Inspired DIY Projects with Spirit and Sparkle
Kathy Cano Murillo - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback
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With , get fun techniques for , , mixed media, clay, and paper crafts, and learn how to incorporate recycled materials into artwork. The projects and techniques are ideal for all skill levels. New to this book are projects such as:A layered resin art pieceA hanging sacred heart sculptureMexican... |
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Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts
Nina Montenegro - Sasquatch Books
Format: Hardcover
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Mending Life is a beautifully illustrated, practical tool kit for repairing the clothes and belongings we love. It is also an exploration of how mending can be a gently healing practice in our daily lives and a small act of rebellion in a world where many things are discarded without... |
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Audubon Birdhouse Book
Margaret Barker
Format: Paperback(2nd ed.)
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A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a . Produced in association with the , Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place... |
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National Geographic Complete Photo Guide: How to Take Better Pictures
Heather Perry - National Geographic
Format: Hardcover
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With more than two billion pictures taken every day, everyone is a photographer now--and we all want to get better at it. This definitive guide shares top secrets and skills from National Geographic's most talented photojournalists, all sure to help you capture the best pictures of what... |
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Animal Friends to Sew: Simple Handmade Decor, Toys, and Gifts for Kids
Sanae Ishida - Sasquatch Books
Format: Paperback
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Sew adorable animal-themed projects for kids' room decor, handmade toys, and wearable accessories.Create beautiful handmade animal friends for the whole family: a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep... |
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Creating Wooden Jewelry: 24 Skill-Building Projects and Techniques
Sarah King - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Take your jewelry design beyond metal! Comprehensive guide to creating wooden jewelry, with techniques presented by progressive skill learning 14 step-by-step jewelry projects to create, each fresh and modern, including rings, necklaces, pendants, and pins Learn woodworking skills and practice... |
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Modern Quilt Bible: Over 100 Techniques and Design Ideas for the Modern Quilter
Elizabeth Betts - David & Charles
Format: Paperback
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Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over 100 techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts. Try your hand... |
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Simple Farmhouse Life: DIY Projects for the All-Natural, Hand-Made Home
Bass, Lisa - LYONS PR
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Transform your home into a simple farmhouse--no matter where you live--with this beautiful guide to slow living. Country girl and popular blogger Lisa Bass shares her favorite hearty recipes, handmade projects, and tips for natural living that she uses in her own from-scratch life. Slow... |
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Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes
Fulop, Lily - COUNTRYMAN PR
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Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair--hello, visible mending--and sustainability.... |
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The Colorwork Bible: Techniques and Projects for Colorful Knitting
Jessica Ostermiller - Interweave
Format: Hardcover
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With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn: A variety... |
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Small Garden Style: A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers
Isa Hendry Eaton - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover
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A stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door.Petite gardens align with the movement to live smaller and create a life with less stuff and more... |
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Modern Macrame: 33 Stylish Projects for Your Handmade Home
Emily Katz - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover
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The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macram projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macram artist Emily Katz.Macram--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily... |
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Elemental Knits: A Perennial Knitwear Collection
Courtney Spainhower
Format: Hardcover
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Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round.... |
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Sew Step by Step: How to use your sewing machine to make, mend, and customize
DK - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing, featuring more than 200 step-by-step techniques.If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials.... |
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How to Whittle: 25 Beautiful Projects to Carve by Hand
Josh Nava - Taunton Press
Format: Hardcover
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Whittling, an age-old woodworking technique, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards. Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your... |
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The Martha Manual: How to Do
MARTHA STEWART - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: Hardcover
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Essential life skills from America's most trusted lifestyle expert - together in one beautiful and practical handbook, with hundreds of ideas, instructions, and inspirations Martha Stewart is America's go-to source for the best answers to nearly every question. As an authority on the many... |
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How to Draw Anything Anytime: A Beginner's Guide to Cute and Easy Doodles
Kamo - Tuttle Publishing; Illustrated edition
Format: Paperback
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Cute, funny and simple drawings - alongside step-by-step instructions - are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it into a face, animal or anything else that your imagination conjures up. The point is just to draw... |
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Hoop Dreams: Modern Hand Embroidery
Richard Peck - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Paperback
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Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects... |
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Beginner Gardening Step by Step: A Visual Guide to Yard and Garden Basics
DK - DK
Format: Paperback
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Is your lawn full of weeds? Are your plants diseased? Is your flower bed forlorn? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends--or even a garden you can show off with pride?This book shows you the basics you need to get your yard or green space under control and keep... |
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By Hand: The Art of Modern Lettering
Nicole Miyuki Santo - Running Press Adult
Format: Paperback
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Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings.In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade... |
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Handmade Houseplants: Remarkably Realistic Plants You Can Make with Paper
Corrie Beth Hogg - Timber Press
Format: Paperback
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Houseplants are everywhere - on Instagram, in the media, and in trendy homes all over the world. In Handmade Houseplants, expert crafter and tastemaker Corrie Beth Hogg offers a no-water necessary alternative: plants made from paper! This stylish guide includes step-by-step instructions... |
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Artist's Drawing Techniques
Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Try your hand at drawing and bring out your inner artist as you discover your own unique style. Create your own masterpieces with projects for both beginners and experienced artists.A practical guide to learning how to draw with pencils, charcoal, pens, and pastels, Artist's Drawing... |
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Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living
Kris Bordessa - NATL GEOGRAPHIC SOC
Format: Hardcover
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Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, homemaking ideas, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun, real, and easy. Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country,... |
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From Clay to Kiln: A Beginner's Guide to the Potter's Wheel
Stuart Carey - Lark Crafts
Format: Hardcover
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Learn the essentials of wheel-thrown pottery with this approachable and indispensable reference. Pottery has become increasingly popular, and beginners interested in taking up the hobby will find this all-inclusive guide to wheel-thrown pottery invaluable. Award-winning ceramist Stuart... |
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The Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques
Vikki Haffenden - DK
Format: Hardcover
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A new edition of DK's ultimate knitting bible, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities. Each step-by-step technique is shown with clear, easy-to-follow photography and explained... |
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Wild at Home: How to style and care for beautiful plants
Hilton Carter - CICO Books
Format: Hardcover
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Make your home a healthier and more beautiful place to be with Hilton Carter's inspirational ideas."Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill."Grace... |
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The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals
Clea Shearer - Clarkson Potter
Format: Paperback
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There's decorating, and then there's organizing. From the Instagram-sensation home experts (with a serious fan club that includes Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mindy Kaling) , here is an accessible, room-by-room guide to establishing new order in your home.Believe this: every... |
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How To Build Your Own Tiny House
Roger Marshall - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback
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Tiny homes are all the rage these days, especially among young people new to the housing market, for people wanting a small dwelling as a second home or as a studio, and among singles and empty nesters. As millions are experiencing the "magic" of tidying up and reducing the number... |
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Beading: Techniques and Projects to Build a Lifelong Passion For Beginners Up
Jean Power - Barron'S
Format: Print book
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Can't get to a class or workshop that's close to home or work? No worries. This skill-building beading book let you learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you have the time. For beginners and improvers, it's a passport to successful learning. Includes:Hundreds of detailed... |
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