Crafts & Hobbies

Drawing can improve your mood, release endorphins and make you happy – but for many, the fear of the blank page, combined with a lack of confidence and know-how, can be daunting.

In her new book, Molly Egan encourages you to sketch like no one is watching! Once you stop caring what people think – just like when you were a child – your creativity will flow. Filled with drawing prompts and tutorials, Molly will help you to unleash your creativity and embrace your own unique style. Build your skills by revisiting the basics, such as shape, perspective and pattern, then learn how to draw from photographs and from real life, sketching people, nature, buildings, landscapes and more.

Small enough to put in your bag, yet big enough to make impactful art, this fun title will reignite your passion for being creative.

Dry glazes, also known as matte glazes, provide ceramic artists with an alternative to conventional glossy and transparent finishes. Potters such as Lucie Rie and Hans Coper frequently used matte and opaque coatings in their work. Contemporary sculptors employ dry glazes to add texture and depth to the surface of their pieces. Still, little information has been published on matte glaze techniques until now.

In Dry Glazes, artist and educator Jeremy Jernegan covers everything ceramicists need to know to create and manipulate a range of matte glazes, from satin to cratered. This compact yet complete guide contains more than 270 formulas and recipes for slips, sigillatas, vitreous englobes, oxides, and stains. Jernegan gives clear and thorough instruction on application and firing methods, including raku. He also explains safe and environmentally responsible ways to handle the chemicals involved. Dry Glazes not only contains step-by-step color photographs of test tiles and procedures; it features illustrations of works by contemporary makers who have used matte glazes to great effect.

With over one hundred illustrations and an in-depth treatment of techniques, materials, and creative approaches, Dry Glazes is a smart addition to any clay worker's library. It is a practical and inspirational resource for ceramics practitioners, instructors, and students who want to make or alter their own glazes.

Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting!

French knitting, also sometimes called spool knitting or i-cord knitting, has been around for centuries. The technique traditionally involves knitting with a handheld 'dolly' or spool with four pins around the edge, to produce a narrow tube of knitting known as an i-cord. The technique involves wrapping the yarn around the pins and then lifting loops over to create the stitches. It's a simple craft that children can do but is a little slow to create the fabric, and many kids lose interest before a decent length of i-cord is produced. 

Luckily, technology has moved forward and now there is a hand-held mechanical mini knitting mill available that makes light work of knitting i-cords. Once the machine is threaded (with a grown-up's help) all you need to do is turn the handle and watch the magic happen as the i-cord emerges in seconds from the bottom of the mill! 

This fresh and modern book gives you all the tips you need to get your mechanical mini knitting mill up and running and then 40 fabulous ideas for projects – from gifts to clothing, accessories to home decor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too.

Children and adults alike will love the unique designs included, with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates. 

• Create cute wired shapes, from flowers and hearts to names and words. 
• Sew i-cords without wires onto clothing and bags for a unique, personalized look. 
• Make gorgeous décor for kids' bedrooms with wall hangings and dreamcatchers. 
• Give handmade gifts in the form of i-cord jewellery and hair accessories. 
• Have fun with pompoms, charms, beads, feathers and sequins to add some bling!

This beautiful book will get kids (and adults!) excited to try out a traditional craft in a brand new way and enjoy the making process – the perfect bonding activity to do with your kids! The 40 project ideas will spark further creativity – the possibilities for this craft are limited only by your imagination – and will foster a lifelong love of making. Mini knitting mill not included.

Celebrate Christmas the zero-waste way with these crafty solutions for everything from decorations to gift bags.

The zero waste movement is huge and this collection will help you to craft your own zero waste solutions for a sustainable Christmas - create plastic-free crackers for the table, no-waste decorations for the tree and zero-waste wrapping and present solutions for your family and friends.

Choose from projects and tutorials for a sustainable Christmas including sewing, crochet, upcycling and reuse ideas. Whether you’re a committed crafter or new to making, there is something for everyone no matter what your skill level is.

Upcycling and reuse gurus Emma and Christine show you how to turn Christmas into a zero-waste experience with step-by-step instructions and some clever crafting. Packed full of original ideas, Zero Waste: Christmas will help you to celebrate the zero-waste way and improve your efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle while at the same time having fun.

An exploration of contemporary techniques in ceramic surface decoration, both conventional and unconventional

A remarkable diversity of techniques are used to treat the ceramic surface. Matthias Ostermann presents an exploration of the ceramic surface—focusing on the vessel and platter—that includes the nonfunctional, the metaphoric, the narrative, and even the sculptural. Through an examination of the works of 200 ceramicists from around the world, he provides a broad overview of contemporary techniques and approaches.

Ostermann covers a wide variety of techniques for making, decorating, and firing, as well as the full spectrum of clays and firing temperatures. Each image is accompanied by technical information, as well as a statement of the artist's inspiration and motivation that offers insight into the concept of the piece.

The Ceramic Surface provides inspiration to ceramicists, educators, and historians, while also celebrating the ingenuity and diversity of talent found in contemporary ceramics.

Crochet fantastic animal-themed blankets, pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks.

Using simple crochet intarsia and appliqué techniques you can stitch one block for a pillow front, book bag or toy bag, join four for a lap throw, nine for a child’s blanket or sixteen for an adult blanket. Mix and match colors to create fun single animal-themed blankets, or mix them up for quirky multi-animal designs. There are so many variations the only limit is your imagination.

Ira Rott’s bestselling books Crochet Animal Rugs and Crochet Animal Slippers have proven her to be a first-rate designer – and this new collection will allow you to pair your favourite rugs and slippers with matching blankets too!

The book features 16 main animal block designs for a Panda, Cat, Dog, Fox, Raccoon, Penguin, Pig, Sheep, Koala, Sloth, Lion, Hippo, Cow, Unicorn, Bunny, and Monkey – plus additional ideas for using different parts of the patterns to create some new animals such as a Bear (made using parts from the Sloth, Bunny and Lion) and a Horse (made from Unicorn, Bunny and Panda). Many of the designs feature 3D elements including ears, hair, flowers, and bows, which give the blankets a lovely tactile quality.

The blocks can be pieces together and left with no border, or instructions are included to add a Granny Square border or a fancier lace shells border – making a huge range of possibilities for different blanket designs.

Featuring in-depth advice on all the crochet techniques and making-up techniques, this comprehensive guide is beginner friendly and so much fun.

Step-by-step instructions for painting icons, from original drawings through finished product. This is the sequel to the authors previous work, A Brush with God, for advanced beginners, intermediate, and advanced iconographers. It presents greater detail and instructions for creating entirely new icons. One major feature of this book is the full-page sketches that artists can photocopy and use as the basis of their own icons, providing a unique and much-requested resource. Includes eight full-color plates of the author's original icons.

Chapters and topics include:

1. Introduction and contemporary reflections on iconography, spirituality, and technique.
2. Highlighting folds on full-length figures, including black and white renderings of draped legs, arms, and torsos.
3. Architectural and landscape renderings in Byzantine iconography, including background shadow and highlighting techniques, plus inverse perspective.
4. Festal icons, involving multiple figures, landscapes, architecture, furniture, vegetation, and animals.
5. Construction of heads, figures, and analysis of whole compositions, sacred geometry and proportion.

Do you want to knit socks but don't know where to begin? No Fear Sock Knitting  will get you started on your sock knitting journey in no time. This practical guide to how to knit socks for absolute beginners and beyond is based on Denise DeSantis' popular online tutorial series.

Sock knitting can be daunting because it involves using circular and double pointed needles which less experienced knitters can find intimidating. This accessible guide will explain all the main sock knitting techniques in a very clear way so you can get started making beautiful hand knitted socks.

• If you don't know your toe-ups from your cuff-downs, and you can't tell a shadow wrap from an afterthought heel, author Denise DeSantis, will explain all.
• Her easy-to-follow tutorials for common sock knitting techniques have made her No Fear Sock Knitting series on YouTube popular amongst knitters, and now you can have her expertise in one handy volume with this practical guide based on the series.
• The accessible tutorials will unlock even the trickiest sock knitting techniques, making this a fun and practical guide for everyone getting started with socks.

In addition to the techniques there are knitting patterns for eight different beginner-friendly socks to try out your sock knitting skills. So, grab a copy now and start making beautiful hand-knitted socks today!

Soda glazing was, for many years, the neglected cousin of salt glazing. As pollution laws have become stricter, however, more potters have turned to soda and, to their delight, found not only the traditional orange peel surface but also a subtle palette of colors that have made them sit up and take notice.

In this book Ruthanne Tudball discusses the history of and techniques involved in soda glazing. She includes body and slip recipes, kiln designs, and firing methods specifically developed for soda glazing. She illustrates her text with the work of an international group of artists.

Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book for 2000

Chinese glazes have been admired throughout history for their extraordinary qualities and colors—not least in China itself, where their appearance has been compared variously to jade, to tea-dust, to hare's fur, or to the "color of the sky after the rain." Some Chinese glazes are vibrant and brilliant in tone, while others are deep, complex, and subtle, their properties seeming to change according to ambient light. Chinese glazes have long presented a technical challenge to Western potters, and this book is the most complete account yet of their nature and their reconstruction. The story of Chinese glazes is also the story of Chinese ceramics itself, one of the most fascinating and influential traditions in ceramic history.

Chinese Glazes traces the development of China's great high-fired glaze tradition from its roots in the Bronze Age, through the famous monochrome stoneware glazes of the Song dynasty, to the fine porcelain glazes of southern China. The book also examines in detail the story of China's low-fired glazes, from the time of China's first emperor to the present day. The book shows clearly how the potters of ancient China were able to work their ceramic miracles from the simplest recipes, and how modern potters can use and adapt these principles for their own work. The book contains hundreds of recipes for formulating Chinese glazes with Western materials, simple and advanced calculation techniques, as well as efficient blending procedures with local materials.

The book is lavishly illustrated, with nearly three hundred photographs, one hundred in full color. These depict examples of the Chinese arts as found in pottery ranging from simple earthenware jars excavated at Neolithic sites to exquisitely designed dishes found in imperial tombs. They also show examples of modern Western ware that employ these remarkable glazing techniques.

This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for colourful Latvian mittens, featuring 100 knitting patterns and charts.

Author Ieva Ozolina has designed 33 new patterns for traditional Latvian mittens and gloves. This collection of stranded colourwork knitting patterns features these all new designs with additional patterns that were previously published in her books: Knit Like a Latvian and Knit Like a Latvian Accessories, in order to create this bumper edition of knitting patterns.

Traditionally, knitting in Latvia has been very important with children being taught how to knit from an early age at school. Brides were expected to gift hand knitted mittens to guests at their wedding and the designs and colours used in Latvian mitten knitting are steeped in tradition and folk lore.

The traditional pointed design of Latvian mittens is very distinctive, along with the beautiful Latvian braid which is often featured in Latvian knitting designs, particularly around the cuff of mittens.

The collection features 100 different patterns with large colour charts for each design so you can easily follow even the most elaborate patterns. There are instructions for the basic mitten, glove and fingerless glove patterns as well as step-by-step instructions and artworks for techniques such as forming the thumb, Latvian braids and other cuff finishing techniques including fringing and notches.

All of the designs are made using stranded colourwork techniques and the same tools and materials - 2 ply 100% wool and double pointed needles - so it's perfect for using up scraps of colourful yarn you have in your stash.

This bumper collection of Latvian mittens, gloves, fingerless mittens and more will be the perfect reference for mitten knitters, providing inspiration and support so you can create beautiful gifts for friends and family.

An inspirational, hands-on how-to guide for making and praying with beads, for people of all faiths and traditions.

In stories and pictures, this book shows how people of all faith traditions use prayer beads as a spiritual tool and a means of expressing their creativity. Every major world religion has a tradition of praying with beads and all are explored here, including the history and use of beads and specific prayers. Describes in detail and with diagrams how to make sets of prayer beads for personal use.

There is nothing quite like seeing a beautiful Christmas wreath hanging on a front door to set the magic of the season alight…

Whether you are a fan of simple and modern or love more traditional Christmas fare, there is a project to suit everyone! This beautiful title includes 22 projects to make different styles of wreaths using a wide range of materials, from a Christmas wreath made with wool and felt, through gorgeous white feathers adorned with copper leaf to a ribbon Christmas tree. Whatever you decide, you’ll find hours of relaxing creativity within these pages!

100 Essential Embroidery Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know freestyle embroidery stitches to refresh or add to your embroidery skills. Embroidery is like ‘painting’ with thread and this book gives you all the techniques you will need to create your own works of art. Whether you are new to embroidery and want to widen your repertoire or just need a comprehensive reference guide to look things up, you’ll find everything you need to improve your embroidery skills and feel confident tackling a wide range of projects.

Paperclay is an extremely versatile material for the contemporary potter. Now firmly established in the ceramics world, this mix of clay and paper fibers is remarkably flexible, strong, and easy to repair. This highly workable medium allows expressive freedom and imagination at every stage in the creative process, even after drying and firing. In Paperclay, artists will discover the world of possibilities offered by this blend of earth, paper, and water.

Building on the success of her previous books, artist and teacher Rosette Gault explains how potters and clay sculptors can make, fire, and reshape paperclay. This comprehensive guide covers a range of methods from dry modeling to slurry state. Going beyond the basics, the book introduces advanced techniques for building armatures, sculpting figures, and forming wall hangings. It also includes information on recycled and sustainable ingredients. Paperclay features all-new color photographs and diagrams of techniques and tools, as well as inspiring works by today's leading international ceramicists.

Packed with photographs and clear instructions, Gault's book is an essential introduction to paperclay for ceramics artists and educators.

Knit beautiful, bespoke blankets that reflect your favourite landscapes with this original pattern collection.

Designer, Anne Le Brocq, has created a collection of 50 knitting pattern designs for different kinds of landscape and weather features so whether you live near the mountains or by the sea, you can knit your own landscape blanket.

The 50 pattern swatches include wet sand, pebbles, footprints, rain, clouds, different kinds of tree foliage, mountains, sand dunes and more. There are written instructions and numbered charts for each of the landscape swatches, as well as stunning photography showing the inspiration for each of the designs.

These swatches are the perfect 'on-the-move' project because you can knit one square at a time and join them together to make a blanket, perfect for taking with you in your project bag. However, if you prefer to knit a blanket in one rather than joining the individual swatches at the end, there are also instructions for how to use the swatch patterns as vertical and horizontal repeats.

As well as the pattern swatch library there are seven finished blankets to illustrate how the pattern swatches can be used. All of the blankets have instructions for making them using the swatches as well as how to knit them in one so you can choose your preferred method.

The author uses a wide range of different yarns - including gradient yarns - to show how colour and fibre can change the effect of the finished blanket. The solid colour changes emphasize the different landscape features whereas the gradient yarns create a more subtle effect.

Author, knitting designer and geographer, Anne Le Brocq, is uniquely qualified to create this collection of knitting patterns inspired by the natural world. Anne has combined her two passions in The Art of Landscape Knitting to create a very special collection of designs.

This unique concept will inspire you to knit your own favourite landscapes and create beautiful, bespoke blankets that evoke the world around us.

First published in 1934, Mary Thomas’s Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches has long been a well-loved favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike! The new and redesigned paperback edition of this indispensable handbook includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton’s revisions to the original text, with an extensive library of stitches arranged by usage, ranging from basic outline and border stitches to more complex detached-filling and pulled-fabric stitches—enabling all needle-workers to master the art of embroidery at every level, with clear, helpful photographs and step-by-step instructions.

• Over 400 stitches explained and illustrated with diagrams and photographs.
• Ideal for those starting out with needlework, as well as accomplished embroiderers seeking inspiration for different stitches and techniques.
• 14 stitch categories, including outline stitches, filling stitches, canvas stitches, insertion stitches, and more.

Divine Diary DIYs for the Innovative Crafter

With journal making projects, book binding techniques, and journal prompts, this Treasure Book Making guide has everything you need. Get ready to create personal journals by hand easily—without any extra book-binding tools!

An affordable craft. Hobbies tend to require a big investment, but Author Natasa Marinkovic, creator of popular YouTube channel Treasure Books, focuses on upcycling the available materials around us. Learn how to make beautiful journals—without purchasing book-binding tools, use what you have! With the things you have at home, create projects that are both useful and beautiful. 

Fall into the world of book binding. This junk-journaling-how-to gives readers all of the details on how to make a book through step-by-step creative projects that will save you space and get rid of house clutter. This diary DIY is the ultimate space for your creativity to bloom and grow! 

Inside, you'll find:

• Illustrations and tips to jumpstart your creativity on DIY books 
• Easy-to-follow instructions to structure and make a book for journaling and scrap keeping 
• Lists of accessible materials to use—such as cereal boxes, scraps of paper, and everyday items like buttons and more

If you enjoyed learning how to craft a book in Making Handmade Books, Hand Bookbinding, or journaling books like My Soul Pages, you’ll love Treasure Book Making.

Crocheting and travelling... these two passions have been brought together by talented designer Mark Roseboom - aka The Guy with the Hook - in this exquisite crochet book.

Mark has traveled extensively in the last ten years. He has seen and learned from the different cultures, religions and ways of life. Travelling made him the person he is today. And it's the same with crochet... When Mark picks up his crochet hook and starts designing, it's like stepping into another dimension.

In Crochet Journey, there are 12 patterns that are based on the remarkable journeys Mark has made. His goal was to visit some of the most interesting places in the world and soak in all the culture, lessons, experiences, and feelings they delivered. Each design in the book is inspired by a cherished memory and takes you on an adventure through the wonderful world of crochet. The patterns feature full written instructions in US crochet terms, charts, and Mark's tips for success.

Beautifully presented with stunning photography and Mark's fascinating personal travel stories, this is a crochet experience like no other. Projects include the Rivendell Shawl from New Zealand, the Santa Maria Maggiore Rug from Italy, the Kamakura Pin Cushion from Japan, the Nazar Mandala from Turkey, the Fading Light Scarf from Greenland, the Rituals Pouf from India, La Boca Shawl from Argentina and many more.

Get carried away with this unique book and create beautiful crochet items that connect you with the wonder of the world.

Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of crochet patterns and charts for 100 exquisite crochet motifs

• Birthdays
• Baby Showers and Births
• Weddings and Anniversaries
• Valentine's Day
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day

• Adorably cute animals—several types of dogs, cats, rabbits and hamsters—plus a chibi owl!
• Zoo favorites like lions and tigers, pandas with bamboo, and koalas with eucalyptus
• Dolphins, seals and penguins—plus a "Nemo" clownfish folded from a single sheet!
• Lifelike flowers and butterflies that can be combined to form a decorative wreath!
• Greeting cards, envelopes, boxes and accessories you can use to hold candies or send messages to friends
• Cute animal dolls like a Butterfly Girl, a Ladybug Boy and clever cat and rabbit "furries!"
• Seasonal wall decorations for each month of the year featuring cherry blossoms, dragonflies and maple leaves
• And much more!

• a cat
• a peacock
• a giraffe
• a rabbit

• a spaceship
• a jet plane
• a motorboat
• a treasure box

• 256 6-inch folding papers
• 16 unique patterns, with a solid color on the reverse side
• 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• A playful Kitten
• A sweet miniature Dachshund Puppy
• A mommy Pig and her Baby Piglet
• A downy Duck and Ducklings
• A saucy Squirrel
• A friendly Chipmunk
• A pair of adorable White Bunnies
• A trio of brightly-colored Parakeets
• A fairytale Bear
• And a host of other miniature animals and charms

• Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulents
• Weave, bend and stack leaves and fronds into eye-catching arrangements
• Style your own one-of-a-kind leaf fashion accessories, from corsages to bracelets
• Create living jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbags
• Make a signature leaf tapestry and leaf wrapping paper
• And much, much more!

• A Picture Frame — a useful and inexpensive way to display your favorite family photos
• A Mother Duck and Duckling —an adorable duck and duckling pair that requires only one sheet of paper!
• A Hibiscus Blossom — one of two "modular" designs in the book that use several folded sheets to form a blossom that looks complicated (but isn't!)
• The Dart Glider — a classic paper airplane that's fun to fold, but even more fun to fly!
• An Inflatable Bunny Balloon — the most challenging (and rewarding!) model in the book…a puff of air makes it 3D!
• And many more!

• 256 6-inch folding papers
• 16 woodblock prints, with a solid color on the reverse side
• 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks.
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61cm) paper
• 6 unique patterns (2 sheets of each design)

• Three different kinds of cuddly Dogs and Cats
• A pride of Lions
• A floppy-eared Elephant, complete with pleated trunk and pile of poop!
• A spiny-but-cute Porcupine—watch your fingers!
• A sleepy-eyed Sloth—hang him upside down for a nap
• A Panda parent and baby—including bamboo to munch on!
• A playful Otter with her fishy snack
• A friendly Flying Squirrel
• An adorable pair of Bunnies, complete with crunchy Carrots!
• Snakes, Lizards, Sharks, Crustaceans, Primates, Dinosaurs, and so much more!

• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• Six individual sheets that are 24 x 18 inches
• Six different patterns
• Perfect gift wrap for any occasion—birthdays, anniversaries & various holidays

• Paper Jumping Jacks with built-in springs, ready for the next jump!
• The Shadow Dog, which reveals its form when held up to the light
• A stylish paper Baseball Cap that you can actually wear!
• A cute kaiju Foldzilla ready to create monster mayhem!
• The mind-bending optical illusion Mirror Collage
• Unusual models like Sneakers and cute Funny Faces
• And many more!

• Descriptions of the necessary materials and tools
• Actual-size templates that you trace
• Step-by-step instructions for cutting out the petals and leaves, giving the paper realistic curls and creases, and putting all the pieces together with simple dabs of glue

• Grape Hyacinth
• Bluebell
• Wild Tulip
• Climbing Rose
• Lavender
• Poppy
• Forget-Me-Not
• Wheat
• Snowdrop
• Primrose
• And more!

• Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them
• Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics
• Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques
• Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screening

• These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Asian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
• An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration
• Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent value—a fraction of the price of a single sheet of gift wrap paper from stationery shops
• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• There are twelve sheets with six different patterns in each book

• Decorative items featuring adventurous cats in bottles, teapots and other tight spaces
• A wind chime of under-the-sea cats—even a mermaid cat (oops—a mercat?)
• A rather surprised airborne cat on a little pouch
• Cats making themselves useful for once, as bookmarks
• Cats in the bathtub, flying to the moon, dancing the hula, and up to all kinds of lighthearted antics

• 256 double-sided, 6" folding papers
• 16 mesmerizing kaleidoscope patterns
• 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• Sleek darts like the Lancer Zero that can withstand great launch forces
• The cool Arrow Fighter with its distinctive barbs
• The amazing Praying Mantis with its forward-swept stabilizing fins
• The Shark with its aggressive styling and large vertical stabilizer
• The Air King, the current record holder for longest flight distance in Japan!
• And many more!

• Cozy hats and neckwear
• Head bands for warmth and style
• Beautiful clutches and bags
• An amazing entrelac stitch shawl
• Clever boot liners/ankle warmers
• And so much more!

• Two elegant, lacy shawls
• Two fun flowery necklaces
• A bohemian vest in neutral tones
• A wildly embellished rainbow scarf
• The most one-of-a-kind bag you'll ever see

• 256 double-sided 6-inch folding papers
• 16 unique designs, with a solid color on the reverse side
• 13 pages of full-color instructions with origami tips and tricks
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• Simple flat boxes—rectangular, triangular, hexagonal and more
• Pyramid-shaped boxes and different ways of finishing them off
• Modular box tops that look amazing
• Window-topped boxes for nesting a special gift
• Box tops with flourishes from flat to spiraled
• Easy liners for boxes of all shapes and sizes
• And a lot more

• Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them
• Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics
• Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques
• Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screening

• Full-color, 95-page instructional book
• 25 unique origami projects
• Projects from top paper folding designers
• Clear, step-by-step directions
• Paper folding techniques and tips
• Accompanying instructional DVD
• All videos are also streamable or downloadable online

• Photo Cubes
• Candy Wrapper Butterflies
• Interlocking Flower Petals
• Custom-Bound Books
• And many more!

• The single-winged Helix, designed to ferry crew members to space and back
• The massive Stargo freighter, a spacious craft with great performance due to its forward-swept canards
• The asymmetrical Shard, the fastest ship in the fleet—the command flagship and pride of the Star Fleet
• And many more!

• Multi-color photos and drawings
• Step-by-step instructions
• Explanations of dozens of folding techniques
• 3 hours of streamable or downloadable instructional video

• The Ficus Leaf
• The Berlin Poplar Leaf
• The Black Eyed Susan
• The Foxglove
• The Buttercup
• And many more…

• 64 page, full-color book
• 24 original origami projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Color diagrams and pictures
• Paper folding guide and tips

• Classic Japanese Box
• Five Happiness Bowl
• Star Candy Dish
• Money Basket
• Gift Envelope
• And many more!

• Turn your umbrella handle into a furry cat's tail
• Sew and embroider a personalized cat book cover
• Make a lovely hand embroidered brooch or earrings
• Make a cute cat door stop using a bottle and fabric
• Make cuddly cat pouches, purses and bags
• Knit, crochet or sew a charming cat-shaped pillow
• Sew a chic cat badge or button cover using cross-stitched fabric
• Sew an adorable cat doll and dress her up
• And so much more!

• Comprehend the folding properties and limitations of various papers
• "Dance with the Paper" which means folding in the air instead of on a table
• Design your own original origami models
• Wet-fold paper money
• Make duo-sided paper by back-coating
• Prepare papers with pearlescent and lustrous paints for scintillating effects
• Pre-paint and wet-fold watercolor paper
• Understand how the paper's grain impacts fold placement during wet-folding
• Fold multi-piece modular compositions

• Beatrix the Rabbit
• William the Penguin
• Mimi the Japanese Dormouse
• Winston the Sloth
• Frannie the Doe
• Harry the Hedgehog
• And many more!

• Mini mufflers using knit-and-purl stitches
• A cozy scallop-edged scarf using lace stitches
• A beautifully textured pair of mittens using cable and Aran stitches
• A stylish and sturdy pair of two-tone socks using rib and twist stitches

• Hangings for walls and windows
• Exquisite table runners and table cloths
• Delicate bags and pouches
• Zakka ("miscellaneous") accessories
• Quirky jewelry pieces
• And more!

• Full-colored origami assembly book
• Step-by-step instructions and diagrams
• 16 original design projects for planes
• 84 two-sided origami folding papers
• A variety of colors with printed fold lines

• Diamond Dart
• Star Clipper
• Wave Rider
• Jumping Jack
• Stingray
• And many more…

• Polyominoes: Tetris-like folded paper pieces that can be fitted together in a variety of ways
• Tangrams: Seven simple origami shapes that form deceptively challenging tangram puzzles
• Rep-Tiles: Geometric shapes formed of smaller pieces having the same shape
• And more: Including a unique origami jigsaw puzzle

• Tyrannosaurus Rex—A true monster in all its fearsome glory
• Velociraptor—Clever and fast, these hunters could run up to roughly 40 mph
• Brontosaurus—The "thunder lizard" reached up to 72 feet in length, despite being a strict vegan
• Triceratops—Known for its intimidating horns and bony frill
• Pteranodon—A genus containing the largest flying reptiles, some boasting a wingspan of over 23 feet
• Spinosaurus—The largest of all carnivores, topping even Tyrannosaurus Rex, with a large, spiny sail
• Stegosaurus—A heavy herbivore with distinctive bony plates rising from its back and a nasty spiked club tail
• And more!

• The intimidating Hammerhead
• The futuristic Space Cruiser
• The hilariously named Belly Button
• And many more!

• 12 innovative designs
• 48 pre-cut paper airplane models
• Detailed instructions for each paper plane
• Special, durable lightweight cardstock
• Printed folding lines for perfect folds
• Colorful and realistic designs
• A pull-out airport runway for landing maneuvers

• 256 6-inch folding papers
• 16 unique patterns, with a solid color on the reverse side
• 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• Cheery flowers on a broach
• Pretty pine trees on hanging ornaments
• A colorful curly sheep
• Fluffy and stormy clouds
• Bushy-tailed foxes
• Moss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishes
• And more!

• The skeletal Amaryllis and Unity models, whose delicate frames are filled with voids and openings
• The chunky Slash and Patchwork models, with their robust construction and strong lines
• The Twist Flower and Tornado—stylish models incorporating triangular color schemes
• Exquisitely frilly models, such as the Pomegranate and Iris, bristling with decorative flourishes
• The visually striking Spica and Dandelion, boasting spiky zig-zag cone-encrusted surfaces
• And so many more!

• An Elephant all decked out for festival day
• A Queen's Guard and a Dutch Girl in traditional dress
• A Mama Kangaroo with her Joey
• An enchanting Teddy Bear
• Cute accessories featuring foods and flags from different lands
• Felt scenery to set the stage for your felt creations
• And a lot more!

• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• Six individual sheets with six different patterns
• Perfect gift wrap for any occasion—birthdays, anniversaries & various holidays

• A perky Yorkshire Terrier
• An elegant Russian Blue Cat
• A playful Tabby
• A sleepy Mottled Cat
• A Holland Lop Rabbit
• A curly Toy Poodle
• A fluffy Pomeranian
• A dapper French Bulldog
• Matching mom-and-pup Chihuahuas
• A sweet Pygmy Hedgehog
• And many more!

• 64 page, full-color book
• 20 fun children's origami projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Detailed diagrams and drawings

• Jack O'Lantern
• Santa Claus
• Box with Valentine
• Clown
• Carnation Flower
• And many more…

• Elegant Nordic mittens, handwarmers and a beret
• Stylish neckwarmers in houndstooth and argyle patterns
• An eyecatching Fair Isle hat and handwarmers
• Comfy, durable socks in herringbone and other classic stitches
• A delicate, lacy shawl
• And much more!

• Fan-tastic Fold Earrings
• Evening Wine Coat
• Florence's Hexagon Box
• Cloth Kimono Card
• Pleated Peacock

• Edgy, yet classic hooded cape
• Flowing draped jacket or vest
• Loose-and-light linen or wool coat
• Simple, feminine, lightweight poncho
• Ruffled bolero or classic blazer
• Coat dresses to emulate Kate Middleton's style
• And much more!

• 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61 cm) tear-out paper
• 12 unique patterns
• Perforations so the papers are easy to tear out
• Wrapping tips & tricks

• Balloon-skirted dress with matching mini-bag
• Classic pinafore jumper with matching bolero jacket
• Pretty A-line tunic with matching pants
• Straight and simple sundress
• Summery camisole top with matching pants and hat

• New takes on traditional geometric models including the Tetrahedron and Octahedron
• Unusual forms like the Tetrapod Wave Breaker, Hyperbolic Illusion Cube—and a Torii Gate
• Quirky pieces like the Double Spiral Tessellation, Branching Tree and Fractal Wave
• Biological models such as a Lizard, Tethered Cranes and a realistic Human Figure

• Building Blocks and Tiles which can be stacked and combined
• Striking Pyramids, Cubes, Stars and Spheres
• Dramatic polyhedral "Wireframes" and "Skeletons" with open latticework
• Star-shaped Icosahedrons that look like they belong on a Christmas tree
• Playful Windmills, Water Wheels and many other Polyhedral "Kits"!

• Fan-tastic Fold Earrings
• Evening Wine Coat
• Florence's Hexagon Box
• Cloth Kimono Card
• Pleated Peacock

• Luna the Baby Dragon
• Lucy the Giraffe
• Schnitzel the Dachshund
• Dust Bunny
• Basil T. Koala
• Marcel Monkey
• Olive Octopus
• Bella la Batty

• 256 double-sided 6-inch folding papers
• 16 unique designs, with a solid color on the reverse side
• 13 pages of full-color instructions with origami tips and tricks
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• Illustrated techniques showing you how to chart your pattern and forming the perfect stitches
• Actual-size grids along with instructions for executing your designs
• Easy projects for accessories like bags, napkins and tissue box covers

• A curious panda or a sleepy fox with a flower pot
• A catch-all tray featuring "swimmy" creatures like a dolphin, seal or otter
• Friendly bears and a perky hedgehog
• Bright-eyed, bushy-tailed pen and pencil covers (a dog, a cat, and a few woodland friends)
• Simple faces to make into brooches or fridge magnets (a cat, a chipmunk and a menagerie of bears)
• And more!

• These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Asian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
• An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration
• Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent value—a fraction of the price of a single sheet of gift wrap paper from stationery shops
• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• There are twelve sheets with twelve different patterns in each book

• Long and short-sleeved sweaters
• T-shirts
• Tank tops (hooded and sailor style)
• Easy-on-and-off shirts
• Outerwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coat
• Dresses that are both warm and stylish
• Capes, bowties and collars, for fun
• And more—26 in all!

• These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Indonesian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
• An introduction details the history and meaning of the Batik designs and provides some wrapping inspiration
• Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent value—a fraction of the price of a single sheet of gift wrap paper from stationery shops
• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• There are twelve sheets with twelve different patterns in each book

• 28 fun and challenging projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Expert tips on techniques and folds
• Easy-to-follow video tutorials
• Videos are also streamable or downloadable online

• How to select and prepare the best folding paper for each plane.
• How to balance aesthetics, performance and fun when designing your own planes.
• Helpful tips on control surfaces, and how to manipulate them for the best flights.
• Tips on launching different types of planes to get the best possible glide.
• A discussion of aerodynamics and how it relates to paper airplane performance.

• The classic Lock Nose Dart
• The stealthy Flying Fox
• The innovative Art Deco Wing
• The speedy F-102 Delta Jet
• And many more…

• Make over 40 different animal appliques
• Create 26 animal patches—from A-Z
• Incorporate the animals in 25 unique projects
• Implement essential quilting techniques

• These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six traditional Asian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
• An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration
• Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent value—a fraction of the price of a single sheet of gift wrap paper from stationery shops
• Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line
• There are six sheets each with a different pattern in each book

• Fair Isle-patterned gloves with lacy cuffs
• A pair of slouchy, lightweight arm warmers
• Cozy picot-finished gloves with loop-stitched cuffs
• Elegant beaded mohair cuffs
• And more!

• 256 double-sided 6" folding papers
• 16 mesmerizing kaleidoscope patterns
• 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

• Make your own traditional-style Japanese papers. Learn two traditional Japanese methods of papermaking, and try your hand at creating truly distinctive papers.
• Create 17 exquisite projects that feature your own handmade paper—or any other paper in your craft collection.

• Notebooks
• Purses
• Wallets
• Gift Cards
• Desktop Accessories
• And many more…

• Luna the Baby Dragon
• Lucy the Giraffe
• Schnitzel the Dachshund
• Dust Bunny
• Basil T. Koala
• Marcel Monkey
• Olive Octopus
• Bella la Batty

• Form the basic shapes and cat body parts
• Create a variety of familiar cat poses and postures
• Add realistic textures and markings to the fur
• Give unique expressions to your cat faces

• 128 page, full-color book
• 22 original origami models
• Step-by-step instructions
• Colorful diagrams and photographs

• Foxy Fox
• Brown Bear
• Octopus
• Giant Squid
• Bull Walrus
• Elephant Seal
• Narwhal
• Inchworm
• Butterfly
• And much more!