Crafting Books

From picnics to garden themes, this book features lovely, happy cross stitch charts for both beginner and advanced sewers. The featured patterns can be used for any number of projects. Many of them are smaller in size and would be…

If you have often struggled to draw animals, from master artist Giovanni Civardi comes this highly visual beginners guide to drawing dogs, cats and horses using the traditional grid technique – a method that makes the first stages…

This mini book is packed with mega information on all the sashiko basics! Best-selling author Sylvia Pippen shares everything from applications for sashiko and the necessary supplies to how to mark the designs and stitching techni…

Folding Fun for Everyone, with Pikachu & One Pokémon from Every Region! It's always a treat to see Pokémon in new shapes and styles, and throughout this book, you'll learn to create your very own Pokémon origami! With Pikachu,…

An important though largely forgotten part of the Embroiderers' Guild legacy is the huge collection of hot-iron transfers dating back to the early 20th century that were created by members of the Guild. They fell out of favour in …

Reinvent crewel embroidery with colourful wool and cheerful designs that are sure to brighten any home. Jo Avery invites stitchers of all abilities to take on this traditional heritage art and make projects that pop! 15 fresh desi…

Weaving is a modern guide that celebrates this ancient art. By nature, weaving is a gentle and slow craft and it will help you to discover the joy of making. Covering nine key stitches and multiple techniques, Mary Maddocks will t…

Quickly learn the basics of brushwork, color mixing, and how to create gorgeous watercolor images while on the go! Designed for artists who are starting out on their watercolor journey or those who just need a quick refresher on t…

This practical handbook teaches you all the methods needed to make your own lampshades in a wide range of styles — from the simple drum hard lampshade to the more complex hand-sewn traditional gathered and pleated designs. As well…

Dive into the mesmerizing world of this traditional Japanese stitching technique and create timeless art. Discover the enchanting world of Sashiko. Explore the rich history, intricate patterns, and essential techniques to create t…

Ready, set, throw! If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel, or if you have ever taken a class and walked away wishing you knew more, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the wheel, from artist and instruc…

Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice. Wild Watercolour starts with an introduction to the basic techniques of watercolour, co…

Paper magic at its finest! This second Harry Potter Origami book gives you step-by-step instructions to create 15 magical props inspired by the Harry Potter films. Craft fifteen amazing props as seen in the Harry Potter films with…

This is a practical guide to green woodwork and the coppice crafts, giving information on the tools and techniques for making traditional items, with emphasis on the conservation of the native woodland. This volume in Collins &…

Mosaics can transform the most primitive motifs into works of art. With Mosaic Craft, learn how a basic understanding of the techniques (and a little imagination) will help you create brilliant and beautiful projects for your home…

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking array of flowers, from poppies to roses, in this exquisite color-by-numbers collection. With blooms representing diverse styles and tastes worldwide, artists can delight in coloring these floral …

Dive into a magical underwater world, in this beautifully illustrated colour-by-numbers book by illustrator Georgie Fearns. From sunken shipwrecks to playful dolphin scenes, this colour-numbers collection is full of enchanting, im…

Michael Powell provides twenty mini cross stitch designs, each accompanied by a full-colour chart, key and general instructions. Each of Michael's unique, quirky contemporary designs measures approximately 31/2 x 31/2in (9 x 9cm),…

Create your own charming Christmas decorations and ornaments with best-selling needle-felting authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin, AKA The Woolly Felters! The authors’ previous book, Needle Felting for Beginners, won the BEST CRAFT …

Kumihimo is a popular jewellery-making technique with origins in Japanese tradition. This colourful and informative beginner's guide to the craft explains how to use a circular kumihimo disc and a variety of braids and beads to cr…

An indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Beads are the oldest and most widespread art form, having been use…

This book packs in the combined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consummate problem solvers when it comes to jewellery making. Together they show the reader how to fix common screw-ups, try out new creative techniques, get m…

Learn to make fun, colorful, modern, on-trend earrings from polymer clay. In Polymer Clay Jewelry, Author Rachael Skidmore—owner of the popular online shop and social-media channels Made by Maeberry—takes a fresh, contemporary app…

Wire and bead jewellery is one of the hottest subjects in jewellery-making today, and this book comes from two of the best-known teachers in the field, Janice Berkebile and Tracy Stanley. With beautiful designs, more than 500 how-…

Equipment and materials; findings and fixings; techniques; new from old; the project groups - Chinese enamel, gorgeous glass, cloisonne glory, the lustre of pearls, the versatile rocaille, bohemian rhapsody, jewels from the Earth,…

Equipment and materials; findings and fixings; techniques; new from old; the project groups - Chinese enamel, gorgeous glass, cloisonne glory, the lustre of pearls, the versatile rocaille, bohemian rhapsody, jewels from the Earth,…

Whether you are an experienced jewellery-maker looking to move up to the next level, or a complete beginner, The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Making Techniques is an invaluable resource. Using this book you can: Learn how to man…

The cats have spoken... If you humans insist on doing your stitchy hobby rather than give us your full attention, the very least you could do is make it about us cats. A book in our honour might suffice.Luckily for you Cross stitc…

The quick way to watercolour success is here! If you have ever wanted to learn to paint animals, then this is for you. Step-by-steps and clearly explained techniques will guide beginners through the methods needed to easily and ef…

Draw Manga is the complete guide to creating your own manga characters. Manga – Japanese graphic novel and comic strip art based on line drawings of characters noted for their highly stylized facial features – is one of the most p…