Crafts & Hobbies

Create bold block prints for a completely custom wardrobe. This book offers clear how-to instructions for carving motifs from soft blocks, plus 13 designs to get you started. You'll learn how to...

Unwind with the soothing beauty of dragonflies in this adult coloring book. Featuring 40 intricate pages filled with stunning dragonfly illustrations, this book is perfect for anyone who loves these...

Discover the magic of cross stitch with this enchanting collection of 65 charts featuring wizards, fairies, and dragons. Perfect for creating unique gifts and keepsakes, the book includes over 40...

Get creative with 24 sensational paper-pieced star blocks and 9 easy quilt projects. This comprehensive guide features a bonus CD-ROM with resizable patterns, making it easy to mix and match your...

Create your own unique fabric with the techniques outlined in this comprehensive guide to wet textile surface design. Expert author Susan Brandeis shares her decades of experience and studio practice...

Bring the relaxed coastal vibe into your knitting practice with this collection of 21 designs. From shawls to sweaters and ponchos, each piece is designed to bring comfort and relaxation.Perfect for...

Sew Smal: 19 Little Bags for Organizing Your Everyday Items Create adorable and functional bags to hold your small essentials. This charming sewing project features 19 unique designs, including card...

The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking offers a comprehensive resource for creating handmade cards. With over 800 large color photos and step-by-step instructions, this guide covers all...

A Photographic Guide to the History of Oriental and Occidental Shadow Puppet Theatre by Max Von BoehnThis comprehensive guide features a collection of photographs showcasing the history of shadow...

Designing the Doll by Susanna Oroyan is a comprehensive guide to creating your own handmade dolls. This book provides detailed instructions and techniques for crafting dolls from various materials,...

Discover the joy of creating soft and cuddly amigurumi animals with this delightful crochet guide. You'll find 10 easy-to-follow patterns to bring your imagination to life, using just the right...

Color your way back to the glamour of the 1920s, 1930s and early 1940s with this Art Deco-inspired coloring book. Featuring over 30 full-page illustrations of stylish outfits, each accompanied by...

American Quilt Stories: A Collection of Textile Art from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The quilts and bedcovers in this collection tell diverse stories of the American experience. Created by...

Explore your creativity with these 31 dynamic designs that fit together like puzzle pieces. Each full-page design is perfect for adding dazzling color and starting a new path in your artistic journey...

Transform treasured memories into quilts. Lesley Riley guides makers in using modern technology and storytelling techniques to create art quilts that honor and preserve sentimental value. Learn how...

This book by Tung Ken Lam presents over thirty elegant origami projects that combine mathematics and puzzles. Without the need for glue or scissors, these absorbing designs can be made and assembled...

Discover the charm of these beautifully illustrated boho bunny rabbits in a variety of sweet scenes set against vibrant backdrops of flowers and vines, butterflies and birds.Thirty-one unique images...

The Techniques of Tablet Weaving by Peter Collingwood is a comprehensive guide to this traditional art form. First published in 1982, it has become a highly sought-after resource for weavers and...

Take your punch needle crafting to the next level with expert techniques and inspiring examples. This comprehensive guide is designed for intermediate and advanced crafters who want to expand their...

A comprehensive guide for aspiring guitar players, Zero Point Guitar takes you from holding the instrument to creating memorable solos and rhythm parts.Divided into eight stages, this 112-page book...

Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy is a comprehensive guide for beginning artists. With over 50 step-by-step projects, this 192-page reference book explains everything you need to get...

Color Your Way into a Traditional Scandinavian Christmas with Anneke Lipsanen. Create beautiful keepsakes to cherish and display year after year with these traditional Scandinavian Christmas designs...

Angela Walters' free-motion quilting journey is showcased in this stunning coffee table book. With full-page photography of her own work and commissioned pieces for well-known designers, Angela...

Explore the world of fantasy through the art of coloring. Selina Fenech's Fairy Art - Grayscale Coloring Edition features 25 beautiful, black and white paintings optimized for coloring. These fully...

The Complete Manual of Wood Bending: Milled, Laminated, and Steambent Work by Lon Schleining is a comprehensive guide to producing curved parts using three basic approaches: laminate bending, steam...

Practical Pattern Making: A Step-by-step Guide is a comprehensive resource for fashion students, designers, and enthusiastic sewers. This book introduces the basic techniques of creative pattern...

Discover the beauty of diamond star quilts with no inset seams. Barbara Cline shares exciting new techniques for constructing eight-pointed star quilts from diamonds, making it easy to assemble these...

Building a Folding Model Railway Layout: A Comprehensive Guide by Graham Goodchild is a detailed guide for creating and constructing a model railway layout using lightweight materials. The author...

Elevate your costume-making skills with expert techniques for fabric painting and weathering. This comprehensive guide demystifies the process, providing detailed instructions for creating special...

Color your way through a spooky Halloween with this unique coloring book featuring whimsical, creepy cute art by White Stag.Featuring 25 Spooky fantasy images to color, this book is perfect for those...

Discover how to incorporate modern quilt patterns into your everyday life with this ultimate guide. Featuring 17 contemporary quilt patterns, Modern Day Quilter offers one-of-a-kind projects for home...

Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles offers 18 plans and instructions for creating manual puzzles that challenge both hands and mind. From traditional games like pentominoes to more complex "unlocking"...

This stunning Art Nouveau coloring book features over 30 full-page portraits to color, showcasing beautiful women set against striking backdrops of stars, floral swirls, and exotic ornaments. Each...

Bursting with flora and organic symmetry, this book showcases 8 stunning fusible appliqué projects inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles from the Ottoman Empire. Tamsin Harvey guides you through the basics...

Create a range of 1930s-inspired garments with this comprehensive guide. Ciara Phipps and Claire Reed explore the historic silhouettes, fabric cuts and contextual history of 1930s clothing in detail...

Learn the art of modern candle making with this comprehensive guide. From rolled to poured and dipped candles, Betty Oppenheimer shares her expertise on creating beautiful and fragrant candles using...

Stash-Busting Weekend Quilts by Annie's is a comprehensive pattern book designed to help you make the most of your fabric stash. With 48 projects, this collection offers a variety of quilting ideas...

The potholder loom is a fun and accessible way to enjoy weaving at a small scale. This craft allows you to create practical gifts or handy trivets for your own kitchen, using stretchy fabric loops...

Discover the Art of Soap Making with This Comprehensive Guide. Soap making is a complex craft that combines art and chemistry to create unique and fragrant bars. With "Soap Making Like A Pro", you'll...

Create your own totem pole, steeped in tradition and meaning. This guidebook explores the history and techniques of West Coast native totem-pole carving, from selecting the right wood to painting...

Create adorable amigurumi in just an hour with 40 fast and fun crochet patterns. This collection from Melanie Morita-Hu features projects that require minimal or no sewing, making them quick to...

This book features 16 adorable amigurumi designs from Korean crochet doll designer Lana Choi. With step-by-step pictures and easy-to-follow charts, you can create these super cute toys with ease.From...

Develop your woodturning skills with this comprehensive guide to creating functional and attractive projects. Featuring 14 project sections with multiple variations, you'll learn to turn a range of...

Color and hunt for hidden rats in this fun and unique coloring book.Perfect for those waiting for their chance to go rat hunting with their dog, this book provides a creative outlet during downtime...

Embroidered Boxes: Techniques and Projects by Emma Broughton brings the traditional craft of box making up to date with modern designs. This comprehensive guide starts with beginner-friendly...

The Quilter's Negative Space Handbook: Step-by-Step Design Instruction and 8 Modern ProjectsTransform traditional quilt blocks into modern masterpieces using the power of negative space. This...

Discover the Art of Lacework Knitting with 16 Timeless Patterns. For those new to lace knitting, this collection offers expert guidance and essential wisdom to help you master the technique. Learn...

New Wood Puzzle Designs: A Guide to Creating Both New and Historic PuzzlesTake your woodworking skills to the next level with this comprehensive guide to creating intricate wooden puzzles. With 12...

Christmas Plates From Royal Copenhagen and Bing and Grondahl By Lars Christoffersen A comprehensive reference to collectible porcelain Christmas plates from Denmark. This beautifully illustrated book...

Crochet hats and mittens for the whole family. This comprehensive guide features 11 designs for hats and headbands in various styles, as well as four mitten patterns, including one with a fingerless...

Robert J. Lang presents 20 intricate origami designs featuring insects and their kin in this comprehensive guide.From treehoppers to tarantulas, cicadas to scorpions, each project is accompanied by...

Sew Comfort Dolls brings together 24 adorable projects to sew, including all templates. Whether you're a beginner or an expert in sewing, these comfort toys and dolls are easy to make using clear...

Discover the joy of creating beautiful mandalas with Easy String Mandalas. This fun and creative guide features 53 projects of varying sizes, shapes, colors, and designs, perfect for beginners...

Discover the art of Boho Embroidery with Nichole Vogelsinger's latest collection. This inspiring guide combines traditional embroidery techniques with modern flair, featuring 30 easy-to-follow...

Learn to add a personal touch with pyrography, a technique that uses heat to create beautiful designs on various surfaces. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of safety, tools, and techniques,...

This fun project book shows you how to make the most of your lunch hour. With portable projects that can be completed in just an hour or over several days, you can break up busy weekdays with some...

Discover your creative side with this inspiring adult coloring book. Featuring 30 beautiful and stress-relieving patterns, each accompanied by a popular motivational quote, this book is perfect for...

Improve Your Piecing with Expert Tips and Tricks Perfect Piecing Handy Pocket Guide by Patty Murphy is a comprehensive guide to fine-tuning your patchwork and quilting skills. This pocket guide...

Discover the fascinating world of numbers with Fun With Numbers. This engaging book takes you on a journey through the origins and relevance of numbers in science, technology, and mythology. From the...

Get creative with natural materials and make something special for yourself or a loved one. Emma Hardy's Green Crafts for Children features 35 step-by-step projects using items you might find around...

Learn to create handmade jewelry with this step-by-step guide. Written by experienced crafters, it covers various techniques and materials, including clay, buttons, sequins, chains, and beading looms...

Sharpening common workshop tools is a skill that brings satisfaction to many DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike. With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to sharpen a range of essential...

Discover your inner artist and unwind with this adult coloring book. Stress-relieving patterns and intricate designs await your creative touch. Coloring has become a popular way to relax and...

Experience the art of American beauty in this captivating coloring book. Featuring over 30 reimagined portraits, these illustrations showcase ladies in various poses, highlighting their athletic...

Woolen mittens have long been an essential part of life in Newfoundland. In a climate of extreme weather conditions, good-quality mittens made everyday tasks easier and social life more enjoyable...

Discover the vibrant world of modern rainbow patchwork quilts with this inspiring collection. Featuring 14 projects, from cushions to large bed-sized quilts, Paula Steel's guide covers everything you...

Crochet Fingerless Gloves 10 Amazing Crochet Patterns is a comprehensive guide to creating stylish and functional fingerless gloves. With 10 unique patterns to choose from, you can find the perfect...

This stunning collection showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's extensive archive of embroidered flowers, dating back to the 17th century. Featuring photographs commissioned for the book, the intricate...

Discover the art of working with hot metal and creating your own unique pieces. This book showcases the excitement of shaping and molding metal at the fire, providing step-by-step instructions to get...

Create your own Victorian men's costume with confidence. This practical guide takes you through the changing male fashions of Queen Victoria's era, covering eighteen essential garments for gentlemen...

Learn to crochet with confidence using this easy-to-follow guide. With new patterns and techniques explained step by step, you'll be creating one-of-a-kind projects in no time.Detailed color photos...

The Old Fashioned Robin Hood Colouring Book features 24 authentic vintage line drawings of the legends of Robin Hood, taken from old story books. These detailed images showcase the iconic outlaw and...

This practical guide to cutting and making shirts, undergarments, collars, and speciality clothing for various occupations has been preserved for public access. Originally published in 2021, the work...

Discover the art of pyrography with this comprehensive guide to creating 30 original projects.This step-by-step book is perfect for beginners, providing clear instructions and full-colour...

Discover modern quilting with 12 striking projects that use just one or two repeating block designs. This collection features both traditional blocks updated with colour and design, making it perfect...

Advanced Woodturning Techniques and Projects for Expert Craftsmen For experienced woodturners looking to refine their skills, this comprehensive guide offers expert techniques, inspiring projects,...

Create stylish and sophisticated street fashion with rubber band jewelry. This book features original projects that showcase bright colors and fun styles. With clear step-by-step instructions,...

Create your own origami animals with this helpful guide. John Montroll provides clear instructions and diagrams for 12 popular animals, including cat, deer, elephant, seal, walrus, mink, bear, and...

Discover 15 new quilt projects made with 12" blocks, perfect for those who love precut quilts. Mix and match these blocks across all your treasured precut bundles or use this book as an excuse to...

Vintage Projects brings back a style that's familiar from our memories - patterns on fabric, old photographs, and treasured brooches. This collection showcases 15 lovely projects, including brooches,...

Create beautiful floral arrangements with expert guidance from Julie Collins and Tina Parkes. This comprehensive guide features over 35 modern designs for simple floral table decorations, each...

Create your own sculptural candles with Blazed Wax. This comprehensive guide brings together everything you need to start making unique candles at home. With over twenty-five projects, including...

Discover the vibrant world of modern women's knitting with this inspiring guide. Jen Geigley draws inspiration from various art movements to create unique and colourful knitwear designs.The author...

Discover the art of walking-foot quilting with expert guidance. This comprehensive visual guide features 30 inspiring quilts and provides tips for using commercial templates, paper cuttings, and...

Pattern Cutting Techniques for Ladies' Jackets offers expert guidance from a trained Savile Row tailor. This comprehensive guide shares techniques from both bespoke tailoring and ready-to-wear...

Damascus Steel: Theory and Practice by Gunther Löbach offers a comprehensive guide to mastering this ancient metalworking technique. With over 200 images and detailed illustrations, you'll learn how...

Crochet with Bigunki. Amigurumi Patterns by Begoña Sanchez-Sauthier Berrojalbiz is a comprehensive guide to creating adorable amigurumi figures using crochet. This book features eighteen patterns,...

Create one-of-a-kind fabric with everyday objects. Discover 8 fun and foolproof techniques to create unique textiles using items from your junk drawer or hardware store. From creating custom stamps...

A Knitter's Guide to Shawl Design by Emma Vining is a comprehensive guide for knitters looking to create original shawl designs. With inspiration drawn from various themes and ideas, this book...

German Destroyers: A Comprehensive Guide for Model Makers This book is a detailed guide to building and modifying model kits of German destroyers from World War II. Lavishly illustrated, it provides...

Learn the fundamentals of segmented woodturning with this comprehensive guide. James Rodgers shares his expertise to help you master the techniques and innovations that have emerged in the craft.This...

Corgi Crafts 20 Fun and Creative Step-by-Step Projects by Ellen Deakin is a comprehensive guide for crafters who love corgis. With step-by-step photo instructions, this book offers a wide variety of...

Sharpen your blades to perfection with this comprehensive guide. From theoretical foundations to practical step-by-step instructions, Knife Sharpening Made Easy covers multiple methods for honing...

Learn to weave with confidence using Susan Kesler-Simpson's approachable guide. Shadow Weave is made up of alternating light and dark threads in both warp and weft, creating a dominant motif outlined...

Bench Magazine's Guide to Jewelry Repair is an essential resource for anyone working in a retail jewelry store. By learning from experienced master jewelers, you can improve your skills and increase...

Color your way into a peaceful retreat with this charming country Western coloring book. Featuring 31 illustrations of symbols and scenes from the American West, it's the perfect way to unwind and...

European Bow Building: A Comprehensive Guide The second edition of this engaging book offers a detailed history and construction of European style longbows. For beginners, clear instructions are...

Deborah Cannarella's Rep, Rips, Reps Weave offers a comprehensive guide to rep weaving, covering both traditional and innovative designs. With over 20 project designs, including rugs, placemats,...

Knit London brings iconic landmarks to your doorstep. This charming book features patterns for knitting a miniature version of London's famous skyline, including Big Ben and the London Eye, as well...

Discover the ancient art of knotting and unlock a meditative crafting practice. This vibrant guide introduces you to the basics of knot making, allowing you to create stunning pieces while tapping...