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Pretend Play Workshop for Kids: A Year of DIY Craft Projects and Open-Ended Screen-Free Learning for Kids Ages 3-7

Caitlin Kruse - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

Discover simple ways to create rich, imaginative play experiences for your child using things you already have on hand.. What makes childhood feel magical? One simple word: PLAY! Play is crucial for children - it is fun, allows them to work through complex ideas and emotions, leads to a sense...
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InstaKnits

Melissa Leapman - Stackpole Books
Format: Hardcover

Attention Makers: You can knit social media worthy designs in no time!We're all so busy nowadays, but even the most time-crunched knitter can create these beautiful designs by beloved designer Melissa Leapman. Her collection of 24 quick-to-knit projects includes accessories such as hats,...
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The Acrylic Flower Painters A to Z: An illustrated directory of techniques for painting 40 popular flowers

Lexi Sundell - Search Press
Format: Paperback

This lovely book is an indispensable guide for acrylic flower artists, revealing how to paint 40 of the most popular floral subjects, from Alcea to Zinnia. All the techniques you will need are clearly explained and demonstrated, from analyzing shape and structure to mixing and blending...
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Artisan Air-Dry Clay: The Beginner's Guide to Easy, Inexpensive & Stylish No-Kiln Pottery

Radka Hostasova
Format: Paperback

No Kiln No Problem! Learn to make beautifully textured home dcor accents with inexpensive air-dry clay! The process is easy, and the results are surprisingly stylish when you follow the tips, advice, and instruction from author and clay artist-designer Radka Hostasova. Aimed at absolute...
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Black & Decker The Hardworking Home: A DIY Guide to Working, Learning, and Living at Home

Mark Johanson - Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback


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A Modern Guide to Granny Squares: Awesome Color Combinations and Designs for Fun and Fabulous Crochet Blocks

Celine Semaan
Format: Paperback

A collection of forty creative designs for easy and colorful crochet blocks.Not your usual granny squares! Celine Semaan has designed more than contemporary and colorful 6" x 6" blocks to get your creativity flowing. Blocks are the best way to try out new stitches and color combinations,...
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Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes: A Complete Course on Making Clothing for Fit and Fashion

Joi Mahon - Landauer; First edition
Format: Paperback

The comprehensive manual on everything you need to know about how to sew clothes!Expert instruction on sewing, tailoring, making alterations, finishing, detailing, and moreEssential techniques and processes, from how to install a zipper and use notions to getting a good fit from any sewing...
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Mending with Love: Creative Repairs for Your Favorite Things

Noriko Misumi - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of stowing or throwing away damaged pieces that hold happy memories, you can employ these beautiful and sustainable ideas...
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T-SHIRT QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS: The Picture Step by Step Guide on How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt at Home Including T-Shirt Quilt Patterns and Techniques

Boris Joseph - Independently published
Format: Paperback

If you're anything like me, you have a plethora of T-shirts that have emotional significance and have been in your possession for years, but you don't wear them any longer because they're too old. It's possible that you store them in dresser drawers, taking up valuable space...
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Re:Fashion Wardrobe, The: Sew your own stylish, sustainable clothes

Portia Lawrie - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Reuse and sew a sustainable capsule wardrobe that is tailored to you - and with it, break the cycle of throw-away fashion, with Portia Lawrie, leader of the Refashioners - fashion reuse pioneers.Every year, tons of clothing are sent to landfill, much of it owing to fast fashion and our desire...
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