Jamie Cloud Eakin is a beading superstar, and this follow-up to her bestselling Dimensional Bead Embroidery explains the fundamentals of beautiful design, from picking the beads to choosing a palette.
These 30 whimsical paper projects are frightfully delightful! In just a few easy steps, crafters can create an array of marvelous monsters and creepy creatures for Halloween—or anytime. Simply photoco
Crocheters in search of sophisticated designs will find what they’re looking for in this chic, contemporary collection. Sixteen patterns include sweaters, pullovers, boleros, and other stylish garment
From award-winning quilter, garment designer, and teacher Jen Swearington comes an essential and accessible guide to printing by hand on fabric. She starts by explaining how to translate design ideas
Pop-up cards, with their wonderfully interactive, dimensional nature, are all the rage these days--and renowned artist Sandi Genovese shows crafters how to make their own. These 25 memorable projects
Knitters who think lace-weight yarn is difficult to work with or only for old-fashioned shawls are in for a big surprise! These 25 patterns—created by Carol J. Sulcoski and a group of talented designe
Self-striping yarn is increasingly popular with crafters, but many knitters lack the knowledge to use the yarn effectively. Carol Sulcoski’s latest book begins with a comprehensive technical section t
"Sabine Lippert's unique, sophisticated jewelry designs have won her legions of fans worldwide. Now she has created a collection that not only includes 25 gorgeous projects, but also provides breathta
Today, people want body-care products that are made with more natural ingredients. Ranging from bath soaks and shampoos to soothing lotions and lip balms, these 50+ projects contain gentle, easy-to-fi
Happy patchwork holiday! Celebrate the season with the second in our Pretty in Patchwork series. It's a very merry collection of absolutely adorable projects from the popular “Quilt Dad” blogger and f
The authors of Fat Quarterly, the wildly popular ezine on quilting, share the secrets of their quilting success in a collection of 60 quilt blocks and 12 quilts and projects, with a helpful introducti
Beaders will rejoice in this long-awaited new collection from world-famous teacher and designer Marcia DeCoster. DeCoster has devised 24 stunning beadwoven jewelry projects that showcase dynamism and
These chairs aren’t made just for sitting down! They’re pieces of art meant to delight the eyes, stretch the imagination, and occasionally tickle the fancy. From classic forms to groundbreaking creati
These 500 tables are more than just practical places to set a coffee cup or notepad; they’re inspired works of art. Esteemed juror Andrew Glasgow has selected a wide array of styles and forms, from pi
This technique-driven book propels beginning beaders many strides forward, introducing new skills and materials, encouraging aesthetic exploration, and giving specific instructions for creating 10 go
Popular illustrator and stamper Geninne Zlatkis has a passion for nature and color that distinguishes her work. These 20 beautiful projects--including cards, an embellished journal and tote, and decor
Festive and eye-catching, banners, buntings, garlands, and pennants add visual fun to almost any type of celebration or space. These 40 quick and easy projects—made of paper, fabric, felt, and more—ma
Quirky, eclectic, and just plain fun: with this adorable collection, crocheters can embellish clothing, decor, gifts, and more! Suzann Thompson, author of the popular Crochet Bouquet and Crochet Garde
Interest in bookbinding and the related arts has exploded in the past decade, inspiring artists to explore the unlimited possibilities of the form—and delighting collectors, crafters, and galle
Photography is changing at the speed of light-and this imaginative manual offers an amazing look at unconventional imaging methods, both digital and analog. Detailed and playful, it presents ideas fo
The technique is simple; the results are gorgeous! Susan Halls's stunningly refined, sophisticated, and modern projects range from a mug and vase to a teapot and triple herb planter. Beginning with th
Digital photo contests are hot, hot, HOT—and this savvy guide reveals the inside secrets and technical advice photographers need to find—and win—the best competitions. Jeff Wignall covers all aspects
Brooke Nico, author of Lovely Knitted Lace and a nationally known lace teacher and designer, presents 16 new projects that offer a fresh and original take on lace knitting. Think sweaters, capelets, t
HD video is one of the hottest new features on digital SLR cameras, and photographers are eager to understand how it works and optimize their results. Rob Sheppard and Michael Guncheon, longtime digi
"Cute crafts and adorable dogs-what could be more irresistible? From a Golden Retriever and French Bulldog to the beloved mutt, these 35 paper pups are appealing and fun to create. They're made using
Remember Shrinky Dinks--those plastic sheets that magically shrink and harden when heated in the oven? Millions of fans do. Now they're back … and a hot trend with both mainstream and Etsy crafters. S
If you think creating beautiful and graceful calligraphy requires years of training and a closet full of fancy pens and exotic inks, think again! Here, the authors explain how anyone can use simple to
"Paper craft is a dynamic medium that's in the midst of a renaissance--and this entry in the very popular Showcase 500 series reveals the creative work of today's most gifted and original artists and
" Dive needles-first into the cozy, lush, reach-out-and-touch-me world of chunky knits! Created by Ashley Little and a talented pool of designers, these 31 projects use one, two, and three+ skeins of
Attractive, versatile, and inexpensive, Mason jars are popping up everywhere from Brooklyn bars to wedding magazines—and they're a favorite with crafters, too. Marie Browning's charming collection gat
Quilters: prepare to be inspired! From precision-pieced log cabins and dimensional trapunto to feathered stars and intricate applique, this remarkable collection captures the beauty of traditional qui
Right angle weave and peyote: these are the two immensely popular stitches that beadweaving master Rachel Nelson-Smith turns into gorgeous bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Meant for intermediate- t
Bind a book beautifully, with these whimsical and stylish projects from bookbinder extraordinaire Erica Ekrem. With her novel approach to traditional techniques, and the use of repurposed materials, E
Just about anything is fodder for Diane Hyde's eclectic, multilayered jewelry: found objects, quirky oddities, old images, and vintage materials. Beaders will love exploring her whimsical style and le
Everyone loves handmade books--and these adorable mini volumes are generally easier to craft than their larger counterparts! Some even require only folding and stapling. This charming collection inclu
Ellen G. Horovitz, an inspiring artist and teacher, guides readers through imaginative photo projects that transform cherished analog and digital images into works of art. Horovitz expands on traditio
When life's a beach . . . get crafty! Coastal Crafts carries you straight to the shore, with projects that incorporate seashells, ropes, fishing baskets, and a range of nautical materials and motifs.
Apple Tree Rattles, Owl Towels, and Jingle Balls: this adorable collection of 30 crocheted projects celebrates babies! Easy enough for beginners, the bright, bold, and fun items include everything fro
"Origami takes flight with these 40 beautiful bird projects, from a cockatiel, horned owl, and hummingbird to the exotic albatross and extinct dodo. Just photocopy the templates onto cardstock; score,
