Craft & Hobbies

Master the art of carpentry and create timeless handcrafted pieces with this essential guide to working with wood.Discover key woodworking techniques - from basic to more advanced types of wood...

This book offers simple techniques and sophisticated, 100 per cent natural soaps that please the eye and the environment. The melt-and-pour method offers readers a safe and accessible way to...

Full step-by-step instructions for every technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters.Over 200 projects are fully explained and beautifully shot - a key blend of...

There's a lot to think about between the moment you say 'Yes!' and the moment you say 'I do'. With advice on everything from picking the ideal venue to creative...

Sunshine Spaces is about bringing a little of the outdoors into your home. Inspired by the colour and beauty of nature, designer Beci Orpin shares her ideas and guides you...

No matter whether you're a sewer or a general crafter, there's a baby gift here to suit your skills and thrill any new parents. Start with the section on selecting...

There are plenty of hair accessories available in the stores but if you want to stand out from the crowd, why not make your own? It really couldn't be easier....

A line is any shape distilled to its most basic form - a minimalist composition. The chapters of Line|Outline will guide quilters in an exploration of the beauty of the...

Do you wish you could turn your home into a Scandinavian winter wonderland? Stars & Snowflakes offers amazing inspiration, with budget-friendly, seasonal activities for all levels of crafters.All you need...

Crochet your own shawls, wraps, capelets and more from this collection of stylish patternsShawls are a simple yet colourful way to liven up your wardrobe - they are comforting and...

A compendium for the axe-wielding adventurer by one of the industry's leading tastemakers Buchanan-Smith's Axe Handbook is a trusted resource for anyone looking to reconnect with handcraft and wilderness. Beautifully...

This is the first book that delves deeply into easily mastered techniques that can be used to adapt and customise any project. Knitting the Perfect Fit is an invaluable guide...

This is a practical guide to the circular work of single and double curvature and is a new edition of the 5th London edition of 1911. The book is re-edited...

Make your own knickers with this collection of flirty, frilly pants from Delia and Erika at Flo-Jo Boutique. Knickers are the perfect quick-to-stitch sewing project and this collection includes six...

Bestselling craft designer Tone Finnanger brings her talents to soft toys and gifts for children - from adorable dolls to funky monkeys and swashbuckling pirates. Hotly awaited for 2015, Tilda's...

Tie dye is back - and in a big way! Gracing catwalks and chic interiors the world over, hand-dyed textiles have never been cooler. Whether it's dip dyeing, shibori, ombre...

Say 'I do!' to your dream vintage wedding and ensure that you walk down the aisle in style with this inspiring and practical handbook packed with beautiful photos.Everything from searching...

Do you dream of turning your creative hobby into a real craft business? Do you sell your handmade products online or at craft fairs? Do you already run your own...

A fantastic selection of knitting patterns for hats and scarves fromestablished designer and bestselling author Claire Crompton, author of TheKnitter's Bible and Knitter's Bible project books. Featuring strongdesigns across a...

101 projects specially designed to use one metre of fabric - so crafters can stop hoarding and start sewing! Learn how to work with various different types of fabric, including...

These 50 fun, adaptable projects will help you revitalize your home using beautiful fabrics and simple sewing techniques. You can learn how to customize existing furniture with cushions, slipcovers, lampshades,...

It gives full step-by-step instructions for every technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters. Crafts include greetings cards, decorations and papercrafts, soap making, cross stitch,...

Ever wondered about the correct way to address a Duke? Or how to get out of a car elegantly? What do you do if you embarrass yourself in public? These,...

Readers will get 8 knitting patterns for garments (and 1 blanket!) from up-and-coming independent pattern designers. These designers are re-making the projects using yarn that is carried by JoAnn's.*8 projects...

Readers will get 14 knitted hat & scarf patterns from up-and-coming independent pattern designers. These designers are re-making the projects using yarn that is carried by JoAnn's.*8 hat projects and...

Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect...

The follow-up title to the bestselling The Beaders' Bible, which has sold over 70,000 copies worldwide, this book features 9 technique-focused chapters and 12 step-by-step projects. Author Dorothy Wood has...

This title reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship in a series of interviews with leading crafters at work in Britain today. Many crafts survive in the hands of just...

Full step-by-step instructions for every sewing technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous sewers.Over 150 projects fully explained and beautifully shot - a key blend of...

Learn how to knit and crochet like an expert with this ultimate start-to-finish handbook, packed with knitting patterns and crochet patterns - invaluable whatever your skill level. Basic techniques are...

Tartan and Tweed is a comprehensive look at the chequered history of tartan and tweed from their origins in the Scottish Highlands to their reinvention, growing and continued popularity and...

In her latest pattern book, Jennifer Dougherty follows up on the success of Crochet Style by focusing on the theme that's by far the most popular in her Etsy shop:...

Star of the Great British Sewing Bee and doyenne of the Women's Institute, May Martin has been teaching sewing for over 40 years. Now for the first time she shares...

A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every knitter needs to know.Whether you are just learning to knit, or you are seldom separated from your needles...

Fill your life with colourful, quick, and stylish knits.Acclaimed young designer Lauren Aston specializes in patterns using super chunky yarns and big needles, so you can quickly knit up a...

Whether you're a Hollywood A-lister or urban hipster 50 Accessories to Stitch! has a pattern for you. From the elegant to the funky, the hip to the casual, no one...

'Gardening is the best medicine for the mind' - the GuardianGardening, like mindfulness, is a way of finding a sense of calm in an otherwise chaotic world, a simpler existence,...