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MiniEco: A Mixtape of Craft Projects

Kate Lilley · Cicada Books
Format: Paperback

MiniEco is the sensational and influential craft blog of U.K.-based Kate Lilley. With more than 250,000 followers, it has taken on cult status in the international craft community, a position that is purely due to Kate's track record in producing a series of fresh, contemporary, superbly...
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Origami Architecture: Papercraft Models of the World's Most Famous Buildings

Sheung Yee Shing · Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover

The incredible splendors of some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats are brought to life within the pages of Origami Architecture. With this paper craft book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, anyone can build spectacular re-creation's of the most famous buildings...
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Making History: Have a Blast with 15 Crafts

Wendy Freshman · Minnesota Historical Society Press
Format: Print book

"The past comes alive through craft projects celebrating Minnesota's history and people. Imagine soldiers on the Civil War battlefield as you assemble a "housewife" sewing kit like those made by wives and mothers. Re-create the drama of a midwestern tornado when you build...
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Fleece Hat Friends: 25+ Easy-to-Sew Projects

Mary Rasch · Lark Crafts; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Soft, warm, comfy, and durable, fleece has taken the crafting world by storm--and the hottest new trend is animal hats. Whether you're already a fleece junkie or a first-time fleece sewer, this fun collection will have you making oh-so-cute hats in no time. Thanks to a few basic templates,...
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Lovely Knits for Little Girls: 20 Just-Right Patterns, Just for Girls

Vibe Sondergaard · Taunton Press
Format: Print book

While project books for making baby knits abound, what happens when your little cherub turns two? "Lovely Knits for Little Girls "solves the problem beautifully, with twenty patterns for pint-sized vests, dresses, sweaters, and skirts--all brimming with pretty, girly details....
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60 Quick Baby Knits: Blankets, Booties, Sweaters & More in Cascade 220™ Superwash

Sixth&Spring Books · Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book

From cozy cardigans and a whimsical blanket shaped like a sheep to a pinwheel beret, embroidered booties, and tiny legwarmers, 60 Quick Baby Knits has something for every knitter…and every tot! Featuring the popular, affordable, and surprisingly soft Cascade 220 Superwash yarn, these...
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Documents That Changed the Way We Live

Joseph Janes · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 273
Format: Hardcover

Documents are milestones and markers of human activity, part of who and what we are. Our story can be told through the objects, profound and trivial, famous and forgotten, by which we remember and are remembered. Documents That Changed the Way We Live examines dozens of compelling stories...
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Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose Scarves

Nathalie Mornu · Lark Crafts
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback

It's like magic! With an abracadabra and 30 simple projects, crafters can transform almost any scarf into a luxe pillow, plush bunny, breezy curtains, and other wonderful things. A basics section explains all the techniques, how-to-illustrations serve as a guide, and, where necessary,...
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Basic Drawing Techniques

Richard Box · Search Press; Reprint edition
Format: Paperback

All artists should possess good drawing skills - and anyone can learn. Richard Box clearly illustrates how to master the basics using a range of simple techniques.
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Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 Crochet Patterns for Fun Floor Mats and Matching Accessories

Ira Rott · SewandSo
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Crochet decor your kids will be begging for! Bring their bedroom decor to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. You will love making these unique and quirky designs that kids will simply adore. Choose from an amazing elephant,...
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Leather Bracelets

Nihon Vogue · Stackpole Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather bracelets

Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer boutiques. Gorgeous...
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Prairie Style Weddings: Rustic and Romantic Farm, Woodland, and Garden Celebrations

Fifi O'Neill · Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Rustic barns and gardens are popular settings for the intimate, personalized weddings that are todays top trend. Stylist Fifi ONeill knows how to transform such venues into gorgeous prairie style celebrations that seamlessly blend ruggedness and elegance. This beautifully illustrated look-book...
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