Craft & Hobbies

Jean Wells gives you the assignment of your life: put away your ruler and use your inner vision to design and piece spectacular, free-form quilts you'd never have guessed you...

In this comprehensive guide to pottery Kenneth Clark explains with the help of practical and informative text together with step-by-step illustrations and examples of finished work the various aspects of...

People are drawn to making jewellery for several reasons: they may be eager to try out design ideas, they may enjoy constructing pieces or they may simply be keen to...

This work explains the ancient art of rope braiding in straighforward, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. It looks at two families of braids - Peruvian, traditionally used as slings for hunting...

The Search Press Book of Decorative Effects for the Home guides the reader through virtually every technique needed to create stunning effects for the home, from basic paint effects, through...

This is a comprehensive guide to mastering calligraphy techniques with 15 imaginative step-by-step projects. Divided into two sections, the first section gives the beginner practical information on tools and materials,...

The slow, mindful craft of hand knitting is good for the planet and good for the mind. Meditative and fulfilling, it gives crafters a sense of accomplishment as well as...

This book captures the new mood - a return to a preference for the unique and the handmade. Design expert and acclaimed blogger Olivier Dupon has sourced the cream of...

Heal through art with 25 projects to soothe the soul from TV's Gemma LongworthWith her characteristic warmth and encouragement, Gemma Longworth - the upcycler from Find It, Fix It, Flog...

This practical guide explains all the stitches you need to make any type of quilt, from plain wadded quilting to trapunto and crazy patchwork, allowing you to explore unfamiliar techniques...

Toddlers and young children are energetic, curious, enthusiastic - and messy! The 30 patterns in What to Knit the Toddler Years reflect this, allowing you to show their individuality whilst...

This beautiful spring compendium from Pretty Nostalgic brings together stunning vintage illustrations and the best bits from the past: inspiring stories, treasured collections, and social and domestic history. Learn how...

Known for both her distinctive combinations of patterned fabrics and her quirky interpretations of vintage style, Ayumi brings this signature approach to 19 sewing projects. Beginning with the basics, Ayumi...

Button collecting has been a hobby in America and Britain for a number of years. Organised along the lines of stamp collecting, there is an incredible variety of buttons available,...