Craft & Hobbies

Lace knitting gets a fresh update that finally makes the craft accessible to all! From a Triangle Tulip Shawl and Floral Tunic to a Starry Nights Bolero, these stunning projects...

This is a comprehensive workbench guide. It goes beyond the basics; suitable for intermediate level. Many projects do not require a studio or unusual equipment. With this comprehensive workbench guide,...

P.S.- You're Invited...features over forty awe-inspiring DIY projects that will give you cause for celebration. And in the words of the design and style expert herself, "Don't wait for a...

No more traditional 'granny square', Crochet to Go! is filled with modern motif patterns in every shape and colour. These portable projects are perfect for crocheters on the move! Each...

Discover the modern versatility of the classic silhouette. The bold lines and strong contrasts of the silhouette are no longer limited to flat, two-color portraits to be hung on the...

Woodworkers Are Clever Woodworkers are often faced with challenges while building. The best woodworkers are quick to come up with one, if not a dozen solutions to these complications. No,...

16 stunning home decor projects that you can make in a weekend! Finding time to quilt doesn't have to be a luxury--or a long-term commitment. In Weekend Quilting, popular Tied...

Quilter's looking for fun, fresh "aahhh-inspiring" projects of keepsake quality will love the quirky, whimsical style in Happy Quilts. Lovable softies from the quilt designs can be made from matching...

Quilting - The Complete Guide lives up to its name! It covers all of the essential knowledge you need to complete any quilting project: the tools, formulas, methods, finishing techniques,...

Colour and complete this special 10th anniversary edition of Secret Garden, the book that started a global craze. Features a brand-new, specially commissioned fold out poster to celebrate ten years...

Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette is the classic indispensable, comprehensive guide to creating the wedding of your dream, now in its sixth edition. Today's weddings are more complicated than ever, with...

'This book is packed with achievable ways to transform your house into a home that reflects you and the things you value, plus lots of gorgeous craft projects to try...

Nikki Van De Car spent the months before her daughter's birth knitting constantly to keep her hands busy and to help the time before her arrival pass more quickly. She...

This is, quite simply, the story of a loft conversion. It is also a book about work and identity, about collaboration and pride in skilled craftsmanship, and about what it...

"One Ball Knits" is ideal for crafters without much time on their hands, or with a short attention span, who don't want to compromise on results. This accessible book is...

Guys want their knits to be warm and comfortable-and to look good, too! If you love to knit for the men in your life, this book will help you meet...

Turn your crochet talents-and hook-toward home to create decorative works of art for your floors. Showcases a variety of styles and techniques, from traditional patterns to contemporary looks for the...

In fashion the right colors-and the right combinations-can make the difference between pretty and pretty spectacular! But what makes a winning color combination? Whether you know instinctively or need a...

With a few basic tools and supplies, and an assortment of beautiful beads, you can make eye-catching jewellery, stunning hair accessories, unique wearables, and other one-of-a-kind decorative items. More than...

Visionary Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci designed and sketched many inventions that were centuries ahead of their time. He was obsessed with flight theory and aerodynamics, so many of his...

A pretty, inspiring and practical guide to making, collecting and transforming handmade and vintage objects for the home. A gorgeous guide to creating an original, appealing and handmade home, tHE...

Embroidery is currently enjoying a revival and has cast off its image as an oldfashioned hobby. Covering everything from smocking and stumpwork to beading and blackwork, this book explores a...

The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques has all the essential tools and techniques for crochet in more than 400 diagrams and photographs, making it an invaluable guide for beginners and...

The mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and the lumbering Apatosaurus are on the move in this delightful coloring and activity book. Hidden within the intricate patterns are exciting scenes of dinosaurs roaming...

The antiques market is becoming increasingly global, with auction houses using the Internet to distribute sales catalogues and results, so prices are becoming more standardized. In addition, the growth of...

In a sampler quilt each block is a different pieced pattern giving beginner and intermediate quilters the perfect opportunity to showcase their developing patchwork techniques. This book features five incredible...

Create beautiful accessories to enhance your home using stunningly simple but incredibly effective techniques.A subtle colour palette and lovable designs combine to create a fresh and fun collection of over...

This is an indispensable guide to beads and beading techniques, presenting essential beading know-how together with a wide range of inspirational projects, tips and ideas. Each chapter focuses on a...

Street Magic teaches you the secrets of close-up, under your nose, in your face magic and shows you how to perform the best tricks made popular by today's great magicians.

A back-to-basics approach to throwing, covering the essential and fundamental principles. Looking at each movement in depth in the beginning stages, examining the way the clay moves and the pressures...

Historically, slipware was the predominant type of ceramics in Britain for over 400 years and this work has influenced subsequent work in North America and Australia. This book is a...

According to Amy Sedaris, it's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. But in her new book SIMPLE TIMES she sets the record straight, doing...

This title comes from the bestselling UK author of "Knitted Wild Animals". "Knitted Farm Animals" contains a fabulous range of adorable animals, each with its own distinct and humorous character....

This title presents 15 easy-to-follow knitting patterns with an illustrated techniques section and clear step-by step instructions. All hats have a soft, fleecy lining for added coziness and children's and...

"The impressive collection of writers here have contributed essays that celebrate knitting and knitters. They share their knitting triumphs and disasters as well as their life triumphs and disasters. ....

This hands-on workbook is the ultimate tool for designers and creatives looking to tap into the trend of hand-drawn typography. Master letterer Mary-Kate McDevitt lends her expertise with tips (which...

How to make beautiful fabric crafts for your home, from the GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE's Stuart Hillard.Stuart Hillard reached the semi-final of BBC2's GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, bringing a fantastic...