But mending is trending and it’s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.Inspired by the global slow fashion movement, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes that combines creativity and sustainability. She demystifies mending and shares step-by-step instructions for a range of techniques, including stitching, darning, patching, needle felting and machine darning.So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper, think twice before throwing it away. With Modern Mending, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion and save the planet.

    Christi Johnson offers unique patterns inspired by botanicals, animals, numbers, the cosmos, earth elements, zodiac signs, and mythical beasts, for novice or well-practiced crafters to combine into talismans with personal meaning. Johnson’s folk art style is vibrant and unintimidating and provides a framework for bringing spiritual elements into physical form.

    Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces.Fun and easy to learn, cross-stitch is an art form that truly anybody can master. Lindsay gives you a crash course in the basics to ensure you have all the materials and techniques you need to start off on the right foot. Then, dive into her incredible patterns and stitch yourself some oddities that range from quirky to downright eerie. Anyone with an appreciation for the macabre will swoon for patterns like Lovers’ Graves, which features twin headstones and a heart-shaped weeping willow. Meanwhile, the ghosts, ghouls and ghastly bats of Trick or Treat and Haunted Wings are perfect pieces to hang on your wall to keep the spirit of Halloween in your home year-round.With moody tones, muted hues and spooky subjects, this collection of bewitching patterns makes it easy to add a little subversive charm to your cross-stitch repertoire.

    Jenny takes you through a series of “Fit Clinics” – tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process – showing you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body.If you’re curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can’t express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.

    And then they wonder how that one storefront grew into an e-commerce business, and from there into a global movement to Knit the World Together. In Move the Needle, Shelley shares stories from her life to show that you can pursue your life's passions--both personal and professional--no matter how quirky or impossible they may seem to everyone around you.Whether you are an entrenched or aspiring entrepreneur, or have a passion that just won't let you go, Shelley shares lessons from her journey that reveal how to:- Put your passion first and make your creative side hustle your main gig - Recognize the true value of creativity and experimentation - Have hope against all odds - Surround yourself with supportive people - Cut ties with those who weigh you down - Believe in the power of your weird, impossible dream!In Move the Needle, Shelley invites you to embrace your passion and hold space for your seemingly improbable (but totally possible) goals, dreams, and purpose.

    Her favourite pair. When the heels became threadbare, her mother got out her darning mushroom and showed her how to reinforce the thinning stitches and bring them back to life. She has been stitching and darning ever since.In The Art of Repair, Molly explores the humble origins of repair and how the act of mending a cherished item carefully by hand offers not just a practical solution but nourishment for the soul. Using her own beautiful illustrations, she guides us through the basics of the craft - from piecing and patching to the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko.This book will stay with you long after you put down your needle and thread. It offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle, encouraging us to reconnect not just with the everyday objects in our environment but also with ourselves.

    (Diva Dan), grow his passion into a thriving global community (As an adult, he would return to it and, with his partner Daniel Zondervan The Crochet Crowd), reaching 3 million people on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram.Packed with pictures, personality and 15 original patterns, this book will resonate with first-time and experienced crocheters alike. Crocheters will be treated to an exclusive collection of patterns for afghans, scarves, hats, cowls and other items that emphasize the texture, colour and coziness that Mikey has become known for.

    Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry also includes behind-the-scenes facts and quotes from the films, as well as concept art and film stills to inspire your creativity and relive favorite movie moments. With beautiful full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and clearly presented charts and schematics, Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardry is the ultimate crocheter’s guide to the Wizarding World.

    Kaffe Fassett in the Studio will offer an in-depth look at his work and where he finds inspiration, paying particular attention to his color work. He’ll also showcase some of his greatest designs in the areas of needlework, patchwork, and knitting, as well as provide three to four new patterns in each of these areas. Lastly, Fassett will speak to his fabric design and painting processes. He remains an icon in the fashion and craft worlds. He partners with brands such as Coach and is regularly featured in the pages of Vogue. Fassett’s brilliant use of color sets his work apart from other artists, and any collection of his work is a must have among fans and beyond.

    You don't have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book-any person who's ever made anything with their hands will dive joyfully into these pages and come back up renewed and ready to create.Tenth Anniversary Edition - This beloved bestseller is newly updated with fresh stories and extra devotion to the happiness found in everyday tools.Internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron shows that when life unravels, there's usually a way to knit it back together again, and if there's not, there's still hope to be found in the simple tools of the craft. Honest, funny, and full of warmth, Herron's tales, each inspired by something she knitted, will speak to anyone who's ever loved (or lost). From her very first sweater (a hilarious disaster) to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup (and, ultimately, a breakthrough), every chapter has a moving story behind it. This beautifully candid collection about crafting the art of happiness through joy and grief is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert and Glennon Doyle.Click BUY now!Rachael Herron is the author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. She is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writer's Board. An AmeriKiwi, she's currently living in New Zealand.

    Working primarily with beginners, she knows exactly what new painters struggle with and how to build their confidence. Her book is divided into chapters on various techniques like glazing, wet on dry, wet on wet and how to make your watercolor more magical—with her special tips and tricks on how to master each one. Each chapter begins with a tutorial and practice space for each technique, as well as mini tutorials on common mistakes like how to get the right texture with your paintbrush or how to keep your paint from looking blotchy. She also includes projects like beautiful snowy landscapes, galaxies, and more with each chapter so that readers can put all of their knowledge into a beautiful completed piece of art. Every tutorial and project is easy, approachable, and can be completed in just a few easy steps.Printed on high-quality watercolor paper, readers can follow along step by step and utilize every page for practice space.

    The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs. Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else.

    Featuring 28 knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy includes patterns for toys, apparel, and home decor inspired by your favorite movie moments, characters (both human and alien), droids, ships, and more. Projects range from simple patterns like the Ewok Hood (sized for both children and adults!) to more complex projects like the Darth Vader Pullover. It even includes patterns for knitted replicas of a few iconic costume pieces, such as Luke Skywalker’s cropped flight vest from Episode IV A New Hope and Rey’s vest and arm warmers from Episode VIII The Last Jedi. With projects for knitters at all levels and a variety of techniques to practice—including stranded colorwork, double-knitting, and lace knitting—Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy is the perfect book for knitting fans across the galaxy.

    Gardens grow more than just pretty flowers. They grow well-being and a deeper connection with nature. Gardens can also produce plant material for creating homemade skincare, natural dyes, artisan crafts, delicious foods and beverages, and medicines—homegrown ways to create a wholesome lifestyle.Making things with your hands and heart, and then sharing the fruits of your labors with friends and family, is both satisfying and soul-stirring. Learn how to grow dozens of plants and then transform them into gorgeous items to nurture yourself or gift to others, including:Using onion skins to dye woolAlkanet root and lavender soapSoapwort multipurpose cleanerRose petal facial mistEdible flower frittataHealing calendula skin salvePaper mache leaf lanternsChamomile tincture Gardening projects, including a herb spiral, strawberry pallet planter, and moreIn A Woman's Garden, you'll be introduced to seven categories of useful plants. Plus, meet inspiring women gardeners from around the globe who grow and use edibles, herbs, and flowers to create natural products you can make, too. Find inspiration, healing, health, and happiness right outside your own backdoor with A Woman's Garden.

    She has also taught tens of thousands of students to paint and appreciate nature’s beauty through her popular online classes and in-person workshops.In this book, Rosalie provides step-by-step instruction on how to paint 20 realistic insects, fungi, birds, botanicals and mammals in her vibrant wet- on-dry watercolor style. Pick up the skills you need to become a better observer in the outdoors, take your own reference photos and paint a wide variety of subjects so that you can continue to draw inspiration from nature long after you finish the projects in this book. You’ll also learn some fun nature facts along the way! Whether you’re a total beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, Rosalie is here to walk you through every step of the process.

     Whether it's a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart. Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used - and the beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross you can sew all these spectacular designs! The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, so there are options to suit everyone - and they all share Emma's skill with colour, typography and design which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers. Sentiments include: We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time Live gently on the Earth Never underestimate the difference you make The Earth has music for those who listen All good things are wild and free Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you Between two pines is a doorway to a new world The world is full of magic and many more... Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on sustainable FSC paper, is fully recyclable, is printed using plant-based inks and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaigning community dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of the natural world and everyone in it. Whether it's a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or Greta's powerful message that no one is too small to make a difference, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. Featuring easy-to-read full-colour charts and step-by-step guidance for beginner stitchers, Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on sustainable FSC paper, is fully recyclable and every purchase includes a donation to environmental charities.

    Featuring 12 botanical patterns, step-by-step instructions, gorgeous photography, tips on designing your own embroidery, and so much more, this book will help you to achieve one-of-a-kind embroidery hoops!Sarah Godfrey is an acclaimed fiber artist, designer, and owner of The Lake of Spring where she sells patterns, embroidery kits, and finished hoops. She was featured in the "Top 100 Embroidery Artists" on BeautifulBizarre.net. Sarah's eye-catching embroidery designs are nothing like you've ever seen before—they cast unique, dynamic shadows depending on the angle of the light shining through.Try the exciting style of embroidering on sheer fabric, and see your stitches in a whole new light, with Organza Hoop Art!

    In this book of 50 projects, Helen Hiebert offers an accessible guide to turning a flat sheet of paper into useful and beautiful art. She explores decorative paper techniques like marbling, stamping, and stenciling, and then delves deeper, presenting 12 different dimensional techniques like origami, cutting, folding, quilling, stretching, weaving, and pop-ups for creating dozens of projects. Each section of the book provides a history of the technique, an overview of the process, several how-to projects culled from Hiebert’s own studio as well as the studios of some of the leading contemporary paper artists, and a gallery of works to show the technique’s range of possibilities. Hiebert suggests a unique paper for each project and describe the qualities that make it suitable for the particular technique, as well as practical information on tools, materials, and where to purchase papers.  The Art of Papercraft includes an overview of the history of hand-papermaking as well stories that highlight interesting paper arts and endeavors including Japanese balloon bombs of WWII; paper wallets made from banana fiber in Micronesia; and a nonprofit organization that sells origami ornaments to bring clean water to those who need it. Filled with inspiring projects, this book hits the nexus of design and art for people who love crafting with paper to make uniquely delicate creations.

    This collection of her work includes patterns for 22 of her designs: 12 patterns for women, 5 men's designs, and 5 hats for kids. The special elements in her designs--such as cables, textures, and colorwork--mixed with the "how'd she do that" types of construction she is famous for, are what set her designs apart and make them extra-fun to knit. In this book, Woolly also gives plenty of hat-knitting tips, as well as helpful hints on how to choose your most flattering hat style. Grab some gorgeous yarn, choose a favorite hat pattern, and cast on!

    Step-by-step projects and creative lino prints make it fun and easy. Aspiring artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists will discover how to use basic carving tools and techniques to design and create custom lino prints for distinctive works of art. Practical instruction combined with approachable step-by-step projects and inspirational imagery guide readers on an engaging, easy-to-follow exploration of block printing. Following an introduction to essential materials, such as printmaking inks, linoleum blocks, carving tools, and papers, Block Print for Beginners demonstrates how to get from uncarved block to finished print, including transferring a drawing, carving the block, working with inks, and achieving the best print results. Once comfortable with the basics, aspiring printmakers can move on to explore a series of step-by-step tutorials for creating a variety of lino prints with blocks they can use over and over again. From basic block prints to more advanced techniques, such as printing in repeated patterns and creating stationery, wrapping paper, wallpaper, and more, Block Print for Beginners provides a fresh, contemporary, and enjoyable approach to learning this time-treasured art form. The Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. Also from the series, find even more artistic inspiration with: Draw Every Little Thing, Paint Every Little Thing, and Watercolor Painting at Home.

    Interspersed with essential tips, from advice on finishing - tacking, hand stitching, hemming and more - to guidance on adding decorative finishes including piping, exposed zips, applique and more, this book is an indispensable reference that will encourage you to take the leap and start creating long-lasting projects to cherish.

    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 stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara’s studio offer visual guidance every step of the way.Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you’re ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro. Each stand-alone piece builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all ten and you’ve learned pottery’s fundamentals! Tutorials on glazing and decorative techniques will help you discover your own unique style and understand the basics of the firing process—whether in your own kiln or at a community studio—ensuring beautifully finished pieces.Kara’s can-do approach brings handmade ceramic creations fully within reach. Whether you want to make charming home décor or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, you’ll find all you need to embark on your pottery journey.

    Climate change and newly introduced insect pests are changing the world of gardening. Pests that once produced a single generation per year are now producing two or even three, and accidentally imported pest insects have no natural predators to keep them in check. These leaf-munching critters can cause significant damage in short order, reducing your yields and costing you time and money, especially if your garden is out of balance or your plants are stressed and vulnerable. Whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, author and garden pro Susan Mulvihill shows you how to handle pest issues by growing healthier plants, properly identifying the culprit, and nurturing the overall ecosystem of the garden. With easy-to-use charts, you’ll learn how to identify common vegetable garden pests based on both the damage they cause and their physical appearance.DIY pest-control projects, coupled with up-to-date info on the best natural products, physical pest-control tricks, and tips for managing pests with the use of traps and barriers, all lead to a garden where beneficial insects and pollinators are preserved while pest populations are kept in check. Learn how to:Get rid of squash bugs with minimal effortScreen out root maggots Keep cutworms at bayNurture the good bugs that help control tomato hornwormsTackle an infestation of mites, thrips, or whitefliesSend cucumber beetles packingLimit cabbage worms with a simple, inexpensive trickLearn about the best earth-friendly product controls for home vegetable gardenersIdentifying and controlling common vegetable garden pests has never been a favorite task of gardeners, but with Susan’s help, positive results are easier than you think!

    The book includes traceable patterns for 14 of author Rachel Corry’s original sandal designs—both open- and closed-toe styles, including mules and slides—and covers a range of techniques so readers can build their skills and stretch the creative possibilities with each new pair they make.

    Every skein of self-striping yarn contains a whole palette of exciting colors, so you can create eye-catching rainbow details without needing to keep track of several yarns or weave in all those ends when your project is complete. Stephanie’s spectacular designs go way beyond traditional striped socks, covering new and exciting ways to showcase these beautiful yarns in sweaters, hats, cowls and more. Whether you’re building your knitting skills or looking for fresh inspiration, selfstriping yarn is truly your secret weapon for knitting garments that shine. The Rainbow Adventure Fingerless Mitts are a quick, satisfying project with big impact and the Indicator Shawl has a chic, geometric design that’s a blast to knit. Statement sweaters like the Sock Arms Cardigan knit up unexpectedly quickly with so many exciting colors to hold your interest. This collection includes a wide range of sizes for adults, as well as adorable variations for kids. Designed to surprise and delight, these unique patterns will brighten up your hand-knit wardrobe and make cheerful gifts for family and friends.

    Whether you're drawn to the iconic colorwork of Fair Isle or Scandinavia, or the chunky cables of Aran knitting, the intricacies of Shetland lace knitting or the coziness of a Guernsey style pillowcase, you'll soon be reaching for your needles.Jenny shares the inspiration and history behind each thoughtful project, as well as easy-to-follow patterns, colorwork charts, and atmospheric photography. Whether you're a relative beginner or already an experienced knitter, with her guidance, you'll soon be creating truly special and one-of-a-kind pieces that can be cherished for generations.

     Just like magic, turn botanical herbs, flowers, and essential oils into wonderful-smelling, healthy, and sustainable perfumes. In All-Natural Perfume Making, author and herbalist Kristen Schuhmann guides beginning perfumers in the art and techniques of crafting oil-based, alcohol-based, and solid perfumes. Learn the history and traditional benefits of certain scents as you create your own unique blends from a variety of plant-based ingredients. In addition to smelling good,natural scents can be a powerful self-care tool to benefit mental and emotional health. Feeling anxious? A blend of vanilla, lavender, cedarwood, and neroli can help relax frazzled nerves. Have a big test coming up? Boost your brain power with rosemary, sweet orange, and peppermint. Once you've grasped the techniques in All-Natural Perfume Making, the possibilities are endless as you mix, layer, and experiment with natural scents. Perfect for the beginner who wants to create their own signature scents without the use of harsh chemicals, this book provides a solid base on the philosophy and methods of crafting all-natural fragrances that not only smell fantastic but can add to your well-being.

    In Drawing Workshop for Kids, art educator Samara Caughey, founder of the highly praised family-centered art studio Purple Twig, shares drawing activities that support the development of creative, confident children ages 7 and up.   All kids need to begin engaging in the pleasure of these simple yet inspiring drawing projects are a pencil and paper. Along the way, new materials are introduced, giving kids the opportunity to experiment with new techniques.    Each of the three main chapters—drawing from life, drawing from images, and inventive drawing—focuses on techniques to explore, such as observation, mark making, shadow, line, composition, detail, contour, and perspective.  Drawing Workshop for Kids strives to inspire children to investigate drawing and develop their own approach to art, building creativity and confidence.

    It will show you the basics and teach the fundamental skills and practices that will get you binding your own books in no time. These skills will then be transferable across a number of projects contained within and hopefully make you want to learn more.The 'Weekend Projects' will include how to do simple repairs on your old and well loved books, giving them a new lease of life, including adding hard covers to paperbacks and doing simple repairs. Along with these we will be creating bespoke notebooks and it will show you some unique ways to use your new found binding skills to keep and store your special cards.The aim of this book is to inspire new binders young to old and everything in between.

    From there, build your crochet skills as you create a collection of adorable projects, from scarves, hats, and wraps to a roll-away kitchen playmat, bee mobile, foldable burger and hotdog, and more—each project beaming with personality, color, and original charm!With detailed stitch-by-stitch instructions, inspiring photography, skill-building tutorials, tips, tricks, and more, Creative Crochet Projects gives this timeless craft an exciting and playful new twist, all while you improve your skills and have fun!This exciting guide contains crochet patterns you won't be able to find anywhere else! Author Stephanie Pokorny is the designer, owner, and sole creator of Crochetverse.com, a brand that offers an original style to the crochet world. Her elaborate work and children's crochet costumes have been featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre, People Magazine, National Geographic Kids, BoredPanda.com, MyModernMet.com, and more.These unique projects make for beautiful handmade gifts, as they offer something refreshing and new with their sense of hands-on play. From a kitchen mat that looks like a stovetop to watermelon play food, each project is as fun to make as it is for children to play with. Fun projects include: Finger Crochet Scarves It's a Chinch One-Hour Cowl Squiggles McGee Hat Bubble Hue Shift Hat Asymmetric Owl Wrap Happy Heart Bunting Foldable Burger Foldable Hot Dog Sliceable Watermelon Bee-Unified Mobile Roll-Away Kitchen PlacematPerfect for crochet enthusiasts of any level, get started achieving unique and playful designs with Creative Crochet Projects!

    Pinching is a wonderfully direct method of interacting with clay that allows for making a range of forms and styles. Projects are simple and small and require only a few tools and your own hands. Begin a new adventure with fabulous pinched ceramics and learn everything from choosing clay and a style of decoration, to firing and beyond:Ranging from functional wares to purely decorative sculptural forms, each project is explained with step-by-step sequences and plenty of options for surface decoration.Fully cross-referenced throughout, there is a wealth of choice and styles to mix and match to make each project truly unique. A gallery of makers provides added inspiration and shows the potential of this underrated making method.This book proves that pinching is a way of working equal to all other methods and that it can produce items of refinement and sophistication.

    Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing--the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! - Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread - Try your hand at two styles--minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings- Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering - Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

    From elegant birds to wild wolves and wonderfully simple sheep, the twenty-five motifs in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. Stitch your animal friends into a feature for your home or take them with you wherever you roam by incorporating them into any of the sixteen simple sewing patterns included here, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, sachets, and more. Both beginner and experienced embroiderers can mix and match animal designs and sewing projects according to their own interest, skill, and the materials available to them.Featuring beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book is an inspiring and playful guide for animal lovers and embroidery enthusiasts of all levels.

    Stitch your way through an assortment of elegant floral designs curated by color--from cheerful pinks and lively yellows to lush greens and moody blues. Learn how to utilize specific embroidery stitches to replicate the textures and shapes of flowers, leaves, and stems. With full-size easy-to-follow templates, you can get started stitching straight away. In addition to the wonderfully versatile embroidery motifs, you'll also find project instructions for creating gorgeous bags, aprons, pillow covers, pin cushions, pouches and more!

    

      Why craft with herbs? They're easy to grow, beautiful, fragrant, full of health benefits, and are incredibly versatile! Herbs are best known for their medicinal and culinary uses, but there’s so much more you can do with them. From spray disinfectants to wreaths and garlands, herbal jellies to homemade skincare products, there's something here for every room of your house—and everyone on your gift list! Learn how to make beautiful and useful items such as:Smudge SticksDrawer SachetsLemon Rosemary Disinfectant SprayMini Potpourri WreathsNatural ConfettiHerbal Cleaning VinegarsHerb salts (with recipes for different blends)Herbal Teas with DIY Reusable Tea BagHerb Wine JellyDream PillowCalendula Lip BalmAnd much more!In addition to the crafts, learn how to grow, prune, harvest, dry, and store your favorite herbs. Woven throughout are helpful tidbits on the wellness properties and history of herbs.Create useful crafts that will beautify your home and make wonderful DIY gifts!

    Have fun making the most charming plush toys, all while you fall in love with crochet!

    Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and pattern. Once the lessons are complete, the reader can progress on to a series of beautifully-designed projects (featuring the plants and flowers previously practiced). Each project is introduced with a styled photograph showing the item in an attractive modern setting along with easy instructions for assembly.Learn to make: Fabulous felt flowers including magnolia, poppy, ranunculus, rose, and sunflowerTrendy felt houseplants such as air plants and succulentsGorgeous felt greenery including eucalyptus leaves, ferns, and an olive branchBeautiful felt projects including a floral garland, decorative pillow, potted plant, Bohemian crown, terrarium, and more!A must-have book for anyone interested in learning a new craft that offers endless creativity and is easy, inexpensive, and on-trend!

    

    The heathered tones of yarn used in this book bring back the feeling of wearing wool against cold, harsh conditions, though you may be wearing yours while sipping cocoa by the fire. The 14 pullover patterns are all worked top down and in the round, to minimize seaming and keep you in a happy knitting rhythm. New to colorwork? All you need to know to get started is explained in the tutorial section. If you are new to stranded knitting, or just desire a quicker project, the 14 hat, scarf, sock, and other accessory patterns bring you the same rustic feel in smaller knits. Perfect for using up leftover sweater yarn to make coordinating accessories, these pieces will keep you warm and cozy in beautiful, soft colors.

    

    Essential tools, warm-up exercises, tips for embroidering facial features and hair, and general information on embroidery will give you the know-how you need to get started. Then dive into sketching your favorite female cultural and historical icons:Frida KahloEleanor RooseveltMaya AngelouHarriet TubmanRuth Bader GinsburgMichelle ObamaOnce you’ve sketched your figures, follow along with the step-by-step embroidery projects as you learn to stitch the women featured in the book—and anyone else you admire! All of the projects are beautifully paired with large photos so that you can easily mimic the techniques at home while relaxing with your embroidery.The author is a professional illustrator, designer, and embroiderer uniquely suited to give instruction on this fun, trending embroidery technique. With her expert tips, you’re sure to enjoy learning a new hobby, or advancing your skills if you’re already familiar with embroidery.Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create your favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to icons of the past.The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and papier-mache.

    This practical book presents a number of ways to approach blackwork embroidery, from forming basic stitches and patterns to developing complex shaded pieces with confidence. Through an assortment of exercises, it introduces the principles of shading along with several projects to further explore the potential of blackwork.Detailed instructions on designing and developing shaded pieces of blackwork embroideryGuidance on how to choose suitable images for translating into stitchStep-by-step instructions on how to form basic stitches and how to form patternsAlmost 250 shaded patterns, indicating how differing patterns appear when worked in different thicknesses of threadPatterns are grouped by family for easy identification and pattern blendingAdvice on what to consider when working more complex designs and how to fix problems when they do occur

    First you'll learn the essentials, like what fabrics work best, how to transfer your patterns, and using the correct posture to avoid strain as you stitch. Next move on to 12 modern projects to make, organized so that you start simply and build skills as you move through the book. These lovely stitched adventures include Botanical Trio, French Knot Flowers, Desert Night, Cuppa Wildflowers, and more. This book is perfect for creative people who are drawn to the well-publicized calming and creative benefits of stitching. And if you're already a sewing or needleart enthusiast looking for a new medium to craft in, this approachable book is what you need for a thoroughly enjoyable embroidery experience.

    This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves--perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style.11 basic projects give you a chance to try some of these patterns right away. These gentle introductions include such accessories as: A stripe-textured shawlA short cowlHandwarmers with a circle patternA versatile winter hatAnd more!Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm introduces the patterns and explains the ins and outs of Japanese knitting. A handy index allows you to search for patterns by number of steps and stitches required, so you can shop from the intricacy side of the menu. A section on how to knit the symbols takes you step-by-step through the stitches used in this book.

    Take a trip to Neverland with an adorable amigurumi Tinker Bell. Celebrate the circle of life with a vibrant sweater based on The Lion King. Or make an authentic Disney costume replica of one of the Seven Dwarfs’ caps or Kuzco’s poncho. Projects range from simple patterns to more complex projects for knitters of all skill levels and include sizing from extra small through 6XL. Filled with classic quotes and fun facts from beloved films, Disney Knitting will have fans everywhere bundling up to rewatch their favorite movies, and knit fun projects for themselves, friends, and family. INCLUDES 28 PROJECTS: Perfect patterns for every fan and every skill level. SWEATERS TO SOCKS AND MORE: Knit a gorgeous Beauty and the Beast sweater, Mickey & Minnie cowl, Magic Carpet blanket, and many more clever creations. ALL-STAR DESIGNERS: Projects created by some of the most popular knitting influencers on Ravelry and Instagram. FOR EVERY KNITTER: Start with easy projects and level up to more complex creations. INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos of every project. Includes patterns featuring: Mickey Mouse Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cinderella Alice in Wonderland Peter Pan Sleeping Beauty The Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast Aladdin The Lion King Pocahontas Mulan The Princess and the Frog Tangled Brave Moana

    Be inspired with a gallery of beloved staff-carrying and wand-wielding characters from the infamous Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series - from Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, and Severus Snape to Gandalf, Saruman, and several others. Woven throughout these gallery pages are images of wands you can make in the book that are thematically similar - but distinct from - these iconic wands and staffs! Also provided is a Wand Sketchbook section as a jump-off point for you to design wands of your own, along with areas to include your original wand's name, wood type, length, core, and special skills. From there, five wand projects for each woodworking technique are presented with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and patterns. A complete project collection that's truly the first of its kind, this book is a must-have source of inspiration that belongs in any muggle's and woodworker's library who has a love for all things fiction and fantasy!

    

    Then, you can put your proficiency to the test with her 20 exciting patterns that are as achievable as they are striking!Learn the secret to navigating sharp edges with the running stitch in the Ocean Waves project, or perfect your French knots to add amazing texture with the Sprinkles on My Donut project. Move on to the multi-stitch patterns, where you’ll practice techniques like filling spaces with the satin stitch and embroidering letters to personalize your projects. Then go beyond the hoop and learn to embroider clothes and homeware with patterns like the Springing It Table Runner and the Woodsy Toadstool Sweater.Bring a personal touch to a child’s nursery with the Pretty in Pastel Rainbow hoop customized with their name. Or gift your friends and family handmade Christmas ornaments to hang on their trees. Whether you are just embarking on your embroidery adventure or you already have some experience under the belt, this will be your go-to guide for one-of-a-kind projects.

     The perfect tactile and environmentally conscious art form, papier mache uses simple, affordable, and recyclable tools and can be made easily at home. This accessible guide covers the tools, materials, and techniques for making papier mache, followed by step-by-step projects for making quirky, whimsical, folk art–inspired:Home decorGiftsJewelryDollsAnimal figurinesAnd much moreArt Makers: Papier Mache is the perfect book for anyone wanting to get started with this fun, easy technique, or for those who want to revisit the joy of making papier mache from their childhood. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and embroidery.

    

    Hundreds of photos and technically-edited recipes ensure you'll get the best possible results. Whether you're searching for excitement at cone 6 or looking for the perfect high-fire shino recipe, you've come to the right place. Join Gabriel Kline, author of Amazing Glaze and founder of Odyssey Clayworks, for page after color-filled page of glazes. Start by learning the keys to success when applying glazes, then choose the temperature range you want to explore first. Gabriel's collection of well-tested recipes draw on his decades of experience as an instructor and leader of a communal arts studio—including current and past student favorites as well as a few timeless gems. Of course he doesn't stop there! In addition to plentiful tiles showing off two-glaze combinations, Gabriel shares multi-glaze combinations developed through years of trial and error. From waterfall blues to eye-popping bursts of red, there's a rainbow of options. Just as in Amazing Glaze, the recipes have all been technically edited and each one has a photo. By controlling specific gravity and application, the goal is always getting the perfect coat of glaze recipe after recipe. Special topics like majolica and raku firing provide welcome detours, and a variety of artist features serve as launching points for new explorations. Stunning galleries from today's top artists provide even more glazing ideas.

    Now you can escape to the peaceful, snow-covered settings and revel in the festive celebrations signature to her Christmas stories. Debbie Macomber's Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book is perfect for anyone looking to experience the comfort and joy of the season.

    Escape the daily grind, hit the open road and re-write the way you live.The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing and converting a campervan. It’s more than just the story of how we built our own van Ringo, it will help you build a van bespoke to your needs. It provides definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven’t thought of yet!) to ensure you save time and avoid expensive mistakes.From detailed gas, water and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you’ll find everything you need to start your journey inside. Whatever your skills and budget, you can learn how to build your dream campervan. Your very own home on wheels awaits…

    Witch and crochet expert Opal Luna shows you how to move spiritual intention from your mind into your hands through practical exercises, creative techniques, and patterns for more than seventy projects.Improving your magick through fiber arts is easy with Opal's step-by-step instructions and empowering guidance. Discover the tools of the trade, the power of color, and a variety of weaving, braiding, and knotting methods. Learn how to connect to deities and create sacred space for your practice. Explore how Fiber Magick can be used in your holiday celebrations and rites of passage. From sigils and yarn amulets to prayer shawls and crocheted poppets, Fiber Magick is full of delightful projects and perfect for practitioners of all skill levels.

     A companion volume to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book, this ultimate stitch dictionary compiles the best of the Vogue Knitting Stitchionary series into a single huge and comprehensive volume. More than 800 stitches, including 100 entirely new examples, encompass knit and purl textures, cables, lace, colorwork, edgings, and other original combinations. Pulled from actual patterns that appeared in Vogue Knitting magazine, these stitches come from a range of top designers and are as unique as their creators. Use the patterns as written or tweak them, combine stitches for beautiful effects, and find inspiration to design your own stitches, garments, and accessories. The patterns feature both text and chart instructions whenever possible to accommodate every learning style. Featuring enhanced photography, hundreds of additional charts, and an index, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary is beautiful, user-friendly, and an endless source of creativity.

    With completely new projects joining previous favorites, get fun techniques for painting, sewing, 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 pan dulce jewelry made from polymer clayA shrug made from Mexican scarvesA tote created from an embroidered blouseHand-stitched journalsStamped clay dishesAnd much moreEmbrace the Latino culture or connect with your cultural roots by making beautiful crafts with the Queen of Latina Style. You'll discover:Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials, including polymer and air-dry clay, resin, wood, and fabricHow to fully embrace vivid color palettesWays of repurposing everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great giftsGreat techniques for sculpting, sewing, painting, and embellishing that will boost skills and confidenceJoin the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today.

    Patterns for 52 shawls with beautiful pictures and instructions.

    With clear instructions and comprehensive step-by-step photographs, Botanical Embroidery makes it astonishingly simple to stitch your own fiber art garden.For beginners, a detailed guide to getting started covers all the basics like threading a needle and readying a hoop, while more experienced stitchers will love Maggie’s unique style and fresh approach to the craft. Sink into the soothing rhythm of embroidery as you create projects like Idyllic Irises and Wild Walnut Wood Slice. Curl up with a calming plumeria pattern or create a fiddle-leaf fig for your favorite houseplant parent. Let your mind be whisked away as you stitch a striking Sunrise Over Organ Pipe Cactus or ethereal Night-Blooming Moonflowers.Prepare to pass entire afternoons stitching serenely in your own botanical paradise with this treasure trove of sprout-, blossom- and bloom-inspired pieces.

    

    

    Using the five essential building blocks, choose, customize and adapt the designs in this book to create a variety of flattering garments for every occasion that suit your style and fit your figure.Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Building the Pattern offers expert advice on how to achieve the perfect fit, alter the designs and add your own personal twist. Discover how to create clothes with care, build your sewing repertoire and embrace the slow fashion movement.Six full-size pattern sheets are included in this neat package. The patterns are in a range of sizes from UK sizes 8 to 22 (US size 2 to 18 / 34 to 50 EUR sizes), with concise information on measuring yourself and technical sewing tips to sew for your shape.

    

    These richly ornamented chandeliers have caught the attention of interior and design shows across the world and, in her first book, Polish artist Karolina Merska demonstrates everything you need to know to master making these beautiful mobiles. In this practical book, learn how to make beautiful, folk mobiles – also known as ‘pajaki’ – to decorate your home or event space in show-stopping style.Suspended from the ceiling comes a colourful cascade of cut-outs, pompoms and paper flowers. These richly ornamented chandeliers have caught the attention of interior and design shows across the world and, in her first book, Polish artist Karolina Merska demonstrates everything you need to know to master making these beautiful mobiles. From the traditional to the contemporary, there are 15 projects for every interior and skill level with step-by-step instructions throughout.Let your imagination run wild, as Karolina shows you how you can make striking pajaki with simple materials including rye or paper straws, yarn and even fresh flowers. The practical section of the book helps you to master the building blocks of pajaki – from intricate paper flowers and geometric decorations to delicate ‘kalinka’, ‘hedgehog’ and ‘tube’ pompoms – before showing you how to recreate Karolina’s beautiful designs. You’ll be guided throughout by straightforward instructions and the projects intensify in skill level and complexity as your confidence grows. Start by constructing a small beginner’s mobile or mini Christmas decorations, then try your hand at more detailed projects including a fresh flower mobile that’s perfect for weddings, a geometric pajak that any interior designer would covet, and a giant pajak with serious wow-factor.So hang your mobiles high and proud; combining history, heritage, time-honoured techniques and bright modern designs, you’ll fall in love with making mobiles.

    I hope it will be useful to a theatre costumier, TV costume drama technician, fashion student, historical re-enactor, a steampunk, a cosplayer, or a home sewer with a passion for history. In short - to all people who would like to create a quality fashion garment from the Victorian era. The richly illustrated book covers the patterns, cut, and assembly of a variety of women's clothing from 1837-1902.Volume 2 concentrates on the outdoors and sportive attire of the era - but the patterns can also be used for standard day gowns too!

    

     Tiny objects are fascinating; from dollhouse miniatures to model railways, and this includes crochet. The classic granny square is transformed into something special when it's reduced to the size of a postage stamp. This collection of teeny, tiny crochet motifs from talented crochet designer, Steffi Glaves, explores the world of miniature in crochet form. The step-by-step instructions show you how to create your own micro crochet makes to create a wide range of beautiful crochet pieces that can be used in so many ways. These wonderfully small motifs are beautifully detailed despite their small size and can be used for jewellery, accessories, appliques, decorations and embellishments. You will learn the central skills needed for micro-crochet, such as how to hold the thread and hook, reading a crochet chart, special edgings, blocking and stiffening. Alongside that, you will also learn about the tools and types of threads to use, and the special techniques needed for creating the motifs in this book, such as incorporating wire, creating tiny keepsake bags and making your own jewellery. There are simple motifs with two to four rounds of crochet and more challenging ones with more rounds, colour changes and different stitches - some of them are 3D amigurumi. Step-by-step instructions show you how to crochet intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. Choose from a wide range of motifs including flowers; leaves & plants; fruit; triangles, granny squares, Christmas and even mini amigurumi. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are 10 projects showing you how to use the motifs for small projects such as jewellery and accessories; as well as how to scale up the designs using thicker yarn and a bigger hook to make projects such as bags, bunting, accessories, wall hangings and cards. Includes instructions for all the necessary crochet techniques and stitches, as well as specific advice for working at such as small scale. Also includes techniques for using jewellery findings and other tools to create the projects. So, if you love to crochet and fancy trying something different why not give micro crochet a go? This is the perfect guide for anyone who already has a grasp of the basic crochet stitches and techniques, and wishes to explore making jewellery, accessories, appliqu�s, or just tiny things for the sheer joy of it.

    All you need are simple materials and ingredients, a little imagination, and a sprinkling of sorcery.

    Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, Sew Your Own Wardrobe shows you how to make timeless wardrobe staples that can be easily adapted to suit your style.Choose the perfect fabrics for any project, try your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques, and put your new-found knowledge to use with 13 downloadable patterns that can be adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments.With step-by-step guides and patterns to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside ideas for refreshing and reinventing your old clothes, Sew Your Own Wardrobe has everything you need to ditch fast fashion and create stunning, original clothes to suit your style.

    Following the wildly popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer Lissa Alexander has gathered more super-talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs. Not feeling confident with color selection? Unsure of what fabrics to add to the mix? Want to know what makes a scrap quilt sing? Tips and tricks are inside for all this and so much more to help you make the most of your fabric stash! Lissa and her handpicked crew of instructors show you how to get an A+ (for awesome) on your next scrap quilts. Scrap School is in session! Lisa Bongean - Gudrun Erla- Sarah Huechteman - Susan Ache- Kim Diehl- Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene- Sherri McConnell- Amy Smart - Amanda Jean Nyberg

    Featuring over 28 new projects pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, Volume 2 includes patterns for toys, apparel, and costume replicas pulled straight from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. Featuring a variety of techniques including stranded colorwork, lace-knitting, double-knitting, and more, the projects range from simple patterns to more complex projects for knitters of all skill levels. Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, Volume 2 also includes fun facts, original costume sketches, film stills, and other behind-the-scenes treasures. Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, Volume 2 is the perfect gift for lovers of the original Knitting Magic and Harry Potter fans everywhere. — INCLUDES 28 ALL-NEW PROJECTS: Perfect patterns for every fan and every skill level. — SWEATERS TO SCARVES AND MORE: Knit an amigurumi Pickett, a Hogwarts Quidditch Sweater, a pair of Marauder’s Map–inspired socks, and many more clever creations. — ALL-STAR DESIGNERS: Projects created by some of the most popular knitting influencers on Ravelry and Instagram. — FOR EVERY KNITTER: Start with easy projects and level up to more complex creations. — INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos of every project.

    

    

    

    

    

    

    The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki – beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too.In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural ritual, and the presentation is just as important as the gift itself. Learn 30 exquisite yet easy wrapping styles, involving knotted or intricately folded Furoshiki cloth, to wrap bottles, bouquets of flowers and other presents. You can also use Furoshiki to wrap and carry all sorts of everyday items.With no cutting, sticking or waste, give thoughtful, beautiful gifts and say goodbye to single-use wrapping paper, bags and packaging for good.

    It also gives you the opportunity to practice the craft, with instructions for 15 handmade items, including:Gorgeous indigo pouchesA rustic linen book coverBreezy, multipurpose cotton stolesA simple, elegant tote bagAnd so much more!This book teaches many easy variations of the traditional sashiko stitches--highlighting the impact simple, well-executed stitching can have on everything from embellishing napkins to repairing a jacket. Its gorgeous, thoughtful aesthetic and high-functionality makes sashiko the perfect all-purpose embroidery!

    America is brimming with natural wonders, diverse wildlife, and historic treasures. This collection contains 30 original cross stitch patterns, an introduction to each park or monument, and instructions on cross stitching techniques and suggested materials.   The patterns include:Yellowstone National ParkStatue of LibertyGreat Smokey MountainsWashington MonumentArches National ParkYosemite National ParkAppalachian TrailHaleakala Volcanoand many more!The finished projects make perfect gifts to commemorate your favorite vacations, or can be used to personalize household items like tea towels, pillowcases, and backpacks. Take in the splendor of America's national parks and monuments as you commemorate them in needlecraft.

    

    

    

    Whether you've never picked up a double pointed needle in your life or you've already started your sock knitting journey, this book will help you on your way. The Sock Knitting Bible will break down all the different techniques and show wannabe sock knitters that there is nothing to be scared of. Covering everything from casting on to colourwork and everything in between, knitters won't find a better reference book for all their sock knitting needs. Whether you want to knit toe up, cuff down or even two at a time socks, we've got it covered. Sock knitting is the perfect portable project too - once you know the basics you can dip in and out until they are flying off your needles!There are a lot of sock pattern books out there but this is more than a pattern book - it covers all the different techniques and methods for sock knitting! There are step-by-step instructions for all the various sock knitting techniques so that instead of sounding like a foreign language making socks becomes your second language. There are also step-by-steps instructions for three basic socks so that you can follow them even if you are an absolute beginner and then start to choose your preferred method for sock making.Author Lynne Rowe explains what kind of yarns are best suited to different styles of sock and shares her techniques for how to get the best finish.We also look at the different kinds of tools available for making socks so you can experiment with double pointed needles, the magic loop method and small circular needles as well as innovative new products such as flexible dpns until you find your own favourite method.With this book you can put that beautiful skein of hand dyed yarn you couldn't resist to good use by making the perfect pair of socks because in addition to the extensive techniques there are also 10 projects by some of the most exciting and talented sock designers, illustrating a number of the different knitting methods and styles. Here you will find stripes, fair isle, cables, lacy, sparkly and snuggly socks: a pattern for all your needs. It won't be long before you are delighting your friends and family with your new found skills - just be sure to make yourself a pair too!But be warned: sock knitting is addictive!

    All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters.This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association--whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to start creating.This indispensable book shows you how to: Shape expressive heads, limbs and tailsPut all the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come aliveAdd armatures so your toys can bend and stand on their ownCreate features that give your toy attitude and personalityMake cute little accessories (zakka) like mittens, scarves and pursesAdorable Crochet Animals and Dolls includes 3 sample projects to practice the skills you learn, while inspirational photos of what you can do with amigurumi--from cute critters to rosy-cheeked dolls--will fuel your creativity. This is a book you'll refer to again and again for years to come!

    The insightful words of 97 contemporary quilt artists combine with evocative photos of their quarantine creations during the COVID-19 pandemic's first months. Giving us a fascinating perspective, these visual and personal stories of concerns, despair, and ideas can help connect our own experiences with pandemic to the larger world of creativity. Topics include Coronavirus Circling the Globe; Home Is Where the Art Is; Be Smart, Be Vigilant; Pandemic Patterns; Pandemic Landscapes; and Politics and Protest. Learn from makers' notes, their reactions to and experiences with COVID-19, and the visual results of creators' new ways of thinking. Front cover image: quilt by Anne Bellas. Half of the author's royalties will be donated to Doctors Without Borders

    But in Resourceful Living, award-winning interiors blogger Lisa Dawson shows how with a little creativity, you can revamp your home with existing pieces, vintage finds and key purchases.The clever ideas in this beautiful book cover the most important ways we use our homes, from eating to sleeping, living and working. Starting with The Basics, Lisa shares tricks for steering clear of interiors 'fast fashion', re-purposing favorite furniture and making the most of what you have. In Styling Your Home, she offers simple solutions for re-imagining each room, from gallery walls to home bars, repainted furniture to retro accessories.Including her top ten key vintage buys and a guide to thrifting, as well Lisa's inspiring advice about the fun of creative sourcing as a more sustainable way to keep your home feeling fresh.