Craft & Hobbies

Create your own distinctive festive decorations or personalised gifts this Christmas. From simple gift card and bauble ideas through to intricate paper lanterns and a table centrepiece, designer and illustrator...

Be inspired to create gorgeous handmade papercrafts for the festive season. The simple idea of a snowflake has been harnessed to create 15 original designs that incorporate the myriad patterns...

Baskets are a simple but stylish way to organise your home. These hard-working multitaskers not only provide practical storage solutions but they are also decorative and instantly add texture and...

Discover a fresh take on a traditional craft in this ultimate introduction to the art of punch needling. Giving this forgotten craft a modern twist is author Arounna Khounnoraj (aka...

First Knits is a charming collection of 20 practical yet beautiful hand-knitted garments, toys and nursery accessories for novice and experienced knitters alike. Established author and children's knitwear designer, Debbie...

Paul Martin, famous for his passion for beautiful furniture, has been the hugely successful TV presenter on BBC1's Flog It! for the past fifteen years. In this book he reveals...

Shops and markets selling vintage furniture and trinkets are an absolute treasure trove for anyone looking to inject some character and charm into their hoe without spending a fortune. 'Homemade...

Create beautiful jewelry for better wellbeing Discover the power of creating unique pieces of adornment with the intention to heal. Inside Inspiritu you will turn pages borrowed from a dusty...

Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions!In Present Perfect, you'll discover gifts to sew for all of life's major celebrations: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply "just because."Betz...

Part of a fantastic series of stash-busting sewing books, here are 25 fabulous projects to make, each using one fat quarter. The projects have easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful accompanying...

Outdoor Woodworkings an impressive new title containing a collection of projects, all ideal for the garden, patio or deck. There are some projects ideal for those just starting out in...

Tapestries have been an enigmatic form of artwork for hundreds of years, with the intricate symbolism of their woven narratives still fascinating viewers today. Unicorns and fantastic beasts rub shoulders...

Christina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home.Saving the planet for future generations is a laudable aim, but what about the current populace?...

Create cool and contemporary garden furniture and accessories with 35 simple projects using pallet wood.Follow Hester van Overbeek's tutorials to make a huge variety of innovative items for the garden....

In today's busy world, it can be difficult to find time to slow down and make time for the simple joy of making, so Clare Youngs has designed a wide...

Discover how to update and repurpose wooden furniture and homeware for an effortlessly chic home.Nowadays, it is easy to find affordable furniture for your home from chain stores, but those...

Children will discover the fun of animal knitting with these 30 adorable step-by-step projects.Young budding knitters will love the wide range of animal projects in this fabulous My First book,...

Create a fantastic world of delight with these 35 inspiring projects - all made from old books!Follow Clare Youngs' simple step-by-step projects to make a huge variety of creative book...

A bumper book of over 60 creative projects to inspire and challenge budding young sewers. Young crafters who are keen to learn to sew, or simply want to improve their...

Children will discover the fun of needle-felting with these 30 adorable step-by-step animal projects.With this fabulous My First book children aged 7+ can create a wonderful menagerie of adorable needle-felted...

Create 45 simple projects with a Scandinavian flavour, including home decorations, garlands and beautiful gifts.Christiane Bellstedt Myers has developed a beautiful collection of decorative makes using rustic fabrics and natural...

The 35 patterns in Mindful Crochet include specially designed elements of repetition, colour and texture, which will help you relax, refocus and unwind.Anyone who's ever tried to master a new...

Crochet beautiful home decorations in a contemporary style with these 35 patterns for every season, special occasions, Christmas, and all year round.Kate Eastwood has designed 35 colourful and natural-looking wreaths...

Everything you need to know to create 35 fantastic knitted projects using a crochet hook. Get Knooking also includes a free bamboo knooking hook (size 4mm) and a cord so...

All Sewn Up brings you 35 colourful and unique crafty ideas, using a wide variety of sewing techniques - from embellishment and adornment to freehand embroidery - that are forward...

35 colourful rock painting projects for children aged 7+.In My First Rock Painting Book, craft expert Emma Hardy shows how to take a simple rock and transform it into something...

"Some of our most treasured childhood memories are of playing with our favourite dolls, and Louise Kelly's sweet hand-stitched designs instantly transport us back to that imaginary world. The irresistible...

Follow Michael Caputo's tutorials for every skill level to make gorgeous quilts and patchwork with 25 modern designs in an array of colourful fabrics.Quilting is an ancient craft which has...

"Everything about this book is mouth watering."- Nina CampbellBrighten your life with a splash of hand-made style by turning everyday items into something beautiful with these 40 inspiring projects for...

35 step-by-step art projects using paint and paper, for children aged 7+.My First Painting and Collage Book shows you different ways to make fabulous pictures you will be proud of....

Brighten up your home and create gorgeous gifts with a colourful array of garlands, faux botanicals and much more.Let Rachel Henderson and Jayne Emerson inspire you to create your own...

Discover how to make unusual and unique homeware with Creating the Vintage Look.Upcycling is about taking something old, vintage, treasured, or possibly even broken, and giving it a new lease...

Bring colour and style to your home with Torie Jayne's beautiful sewing projects.Torie Jayne is a successful young designer, blogger and author with a keen interest in creating beautiful accessories...

Make your own fashion-forward seed bead jewellery with this colourful guide for over 35 projects including earrings, chokers, rings, pendants and much more.Beading beginners will find the instructions easy to...

Whatever the time of year, you can create beautiful displays with these 35 arrangements for silk flowers and succulents.Discover how to present a wide range of beautiful bouquet styles with...

It seems that suddenly everyone wants to be Scandinavian, and hearing about the Danish concept of hygge has made us all think about how we can bring more warmth and...

In Sew Your Own Dolls there are girl dolls and boy dolls, casual dolls and fancy dolls, and even a doll in pyjamas! There are four basic body and head...

How to make your own farm animals, equipment and scenery with recycled cardboard.Tracey Radford is a master of taking everyday cardboard and turning it into incredible, yet simple, craft projects...

Knitting patterns for 35 animal-themed cozies of all kindsWhatever kind of animal you like best, you'll find something appealing to knit in this collection of cozies. In the first chapter,...

30 projects to make - whether you've got half an hour or a whole weekend.When Fiona Goble started out teaching sewing, she was surprised by how many novice sewers had...

Designs range from creative twists on well-loved classics to brand-new blocks in a whole range of different styles, while a lie-flat binding allows the reader to use the book as...

Create twenty practical and stunning basketry projects for your home and garden.Author Sylvie Begot uses coloured cane to bring this enduring, traditional craft right up to date. She uses simple...

Jam-packed with hands-on, practical advice, and with gorgeous projects to practise the skills you learn, Debbie will teach you everything you need to know about quilting.Whether you are at the...

"Annemieke's exquisite textile art makes my heart sing! She is a master at bringing to life her wildlife subjects with needle and thread. What a glorious collection! A must-have for...

Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu bags have the best combination of features! Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to make, all...

Give a stylish finish to your crocheted garments and accessories with this must-have compendium of crochet know-how. This updated edition of the hugely successful 'Compendium of Crochet Techniques' now contains...

Fair Isle knitting has a timeless appeal, and is celebrated all over the world for its beautiful patterns and distinctive motifs. Using just two colours in each row you can...