Crafts & Hobbies

This handy book and DVD set are all you need to get started with the rewarding craft of woodturning. Pop on the DVD to see the techniques in action or pick up the book for instruction and ideas wherever you are. Perfect for complete beginners, you will be guided through every stage. Learn everything you need to know, from selecting wood, the basic anatomy of a lathe to work holding, sharpening and using tools. Presented in a clear and easy-to-follow style, you will gain the confidence to apply this new knowledge and start creating some beautiful turnings. • Comprehensive DVD accompanies the book for a complete learning experience • Covers everything you need to know about getting started with turning • Three attractive projects to hone your new turning skills

A collection of top-rated projects – all in one gorgeous book. At Fine Woodworking, our editors are always on the lookout for quality projects in a variety of styles that meet our standards. Those that do are featured in our magazine, on our website, in videos and some are available in print and digital plans. And now for your enjoyment, 18 of our favorite table and chair projects are showcased all together in Fine Woodworking: Best Tables & Chairs.

Furniture to inspire and challenge you. Whatever your abilities, Best Tables & Chairs has a place in your shop. It’s bursting with beautifully made projects that will inspire beginners to try their hand at furniture making, perhaps for the first time. For the more advanced, there are plenty of challenges to stretch your skills and advance your understanding of this fine art.

Something for every taste and every skill level. From simple to sophisticated, the beautiful projects in Best Tables & Chairs are tempting to consider. But you can do more than look and wish. Because it also provides you with clear instruction and the detailed drawings so you can create your own masterpieces, including gorgeous pieces like these ...

• Limbert-style coffee table
• Porringer-top tea table
• Bow-front hall table
• Arts & Crafts side table
• Hayrake dining table
• Philadelphia side chair
• And so much more!

Unlock your potential in woodturning with Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan, the definitive guide from one of the world's leading woodturning teachers.

Drawing on over 30 years of expertise, Richard Raffan guides you through every essential aspect of bowl turning, from initial planning to final touches.

Whether you’re a novice just starting or an experienced woodturner looking to refine your craft, Turning Bowls with Richard Raffan is your essential resource for mastering the art of bowl turning.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Instruction: Raffan provides thorough coverage of wood and tool selection, ensuring you have the right materials and equipment for your projects.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: With detailed text and step-by-step photographs, you’ll learn fundamental techniques as well as advanced methods for creating stunning bowls.
• Design and Embellishment: Explore design advice, surface embellishment, and finishing techniques that will elevate your work and personalize each piece.
• Troubleshooting and Tips: Benefit from troubleshooting charts and practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls, making this book suitable for both beginners and experienced turners.
• Expert Insights: Raffan’s infectious passion for the craft shines through, inspiring you to hone your skills and produce your best work.

Unlock the potential of your kitchen with Building Kitchen Cabinets, the essential guide for aspiring woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts who want to create custom cabinetry that perfectly suits their space and style.

This book combines expert advice with practical techniques to empower you to build stunning cabinets that not only enhance your kitchen's functionality but also reflect your personal taste.

Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or just starting, Building Kitchen Cabinets offers the expertise and confidence you need to create cabinetry that is both functional and beautiful. Transform your kitchen into a personalized space with cabinets you built yourself!

Key Features:

• Customization at Its Best: Say goodbye to factory-made limitations! This book guides you through the process of designing and building cabinets tailored to your specific needs, including arched doors, custom cornice treatments, oversized pantry cabinets, and solid wood end panels.
• Comprehensive Instructions: With clear, step-by-step guidance, Udo Schmidt explains how to effectively use essential tools like routers, tablesaws, and drills to bring your cabinet designs to life.
• Diverse Styles: Learn how to craft a variety of drawers and doors in different styles, ensuring that your cabinets not only fit perfectly but also elevate the aesthetic of your kitchen.
• Smart Installation Tips: Discover how to install Euro-style concealed hinges and drawer slides for a seamless, professional finish. Improve storage efficiency with special hardware and accessories that maximize convenience.
• Countertop Selection: The book also covers the selection and installation of a wide range of countertops, enabling you to complete your kitchen project with a cohesive and stylish look.

There are times when keeping your young children occupied and entertained can be a real challenge, no matter how super-organized or imaginative your parenting skills. This is where The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities, a bumper book of boredom-busting fun, comes in. The aim is to provide parents with loads of simple and quick activities and creative ideas, to engage and entertain their children and encourage them to learn more about their natural environment.

Activities are grouped into eight handy sections:

• Wildlife Spotting
• In the Garden
• Messy Makes
• Arts and Crafts
• Games
• Rainy Day Activities
• Outdoor Cooking
• Music
• Dressing up

Each one is packed with things to do that range from spur-of-the-moment creative play, involving little or no preparation, to mini projects with step-by-step instructions. These are just a few of the ingenious ideas: making a baking soda rocket, painting with fruit, growing your own pizza toppings, feather printing and making a bug hotel to cooking smores, pressing flowers, leaf rubbing and wildlife spotting.

38 years of how-to projects, tips, techniques, and tools to make you a better woodworker. The Fine Woodworking Magazine Archive is a tool no shop should be without. In one amazingly easy-to-search disc, you'll enjoy 38 years of content from our award-winning magazine. That's all 237 issues of Fine Woodworking, starting with Issue #1 and including all the issues from 2013.

You'll get the classic articles, timeless projects, a wealth of how-to techniques, plus insight from our respected contributors and their secrets for success — all the expert advice you need to become an even better woodworker. And with the 2013 Fine Woodworking Magazine Archive, that information is right at your fingertips — it's a breeze to search through, and you'll know that every technique and tip you find here is shop-tested and comes from a working pro, respected instructor, or seasoned craftsman.

Our collection from 2013 includes articles you won’t find anywhere else – the articles our readers said they couldn’t have done without this year, such as “Fast Fixes for Joinery Mistakes” (#233) with tips from five pros that may save your work. In #232, “Doors that Stay Flat” shows you how to avoid problems that give your doors a twist, and “All Finishes Have a Shelf Life” gives you tips on saving your finishes and saving your money. Find out what tools to avoid when you’re fitting tenons in #231’s “Best Way to Fit Tenons” and in case you were wondering what you should use, we have the answer in that issue’s Tool Test of shoulder planes and rabbet block planes. Order this year’s Archive collection to ensure you get these can’t-miss pieces!

See experts build their classics, step-by-step
At Fine Woodworking we turn to the pros to see what they're working on now, and we help you recreate the results in your own shop. Look at the experts you'll meet in our 2013 Fine Woodworking Magazine Archive:

Bursting at the seams with over 200 mouthwatering photographs of miniature food, Making Miniature Food showcases mini works of art all made from polymer clay with startling accuracy. Professional tips, techniques, and proper materials and methods are provided. Whether you are new to the craft or more experienced, you will appreciate the clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed color photographs that guide you through each delectable project.

These beautifully designed crocheted hats are just the thing for getting you noticed on a cold winter’s day. There are 15 easy projects, from beanies to berets, all clearly presented and beautifully photographed. Even those with no previous crocheting experience will be whipping up stylish hats in next to no time.

At the back of the book the basic crochet techniques are clearly explained, including how to add a lining for extra cosiness. Sizes are included for children and adults so all the family can have their own handmade

No-Sew Knitting contains 20 projects for clothing, accessories and homeware for both adults and children, which do not require any sewing up. Each project is difficulty rated, making it easy to select based on time and/or ability and there are a wide range of yarns and sizing options to choose from. Each technique is clearly explained with easy-to-follow illustrations. Alongside the patterns there are useful measurement diagrams and tips to help the reader. It is also packed with beautiful and helpful photographs.

Trophies from the big hunt have been a tradition for generations. With Sewn Animal Heads, fur doesn’t have to fly for you to add these magnificent beasts to your home.

• This collection of 15 trophy animal heads for you to sew includes a rhino, giraffe, elephant, crocodile, bear, and so much more
• Includes an extensive techniques section, step-by-step instructions
• 150 sumptuous photos, and 200 illustrations guarantee success from start to finish

This wildly fabulous collection of projects ranges from simple to complex so that beginners and experts alike will have a blast in the sewing room while creating these whimsical statement pieces.

Add pizzazz to your home decor with 17 exciting projects highlighted in Decoupage, a Guild of Master Craftsman publication.

Endless possibilities abound with a fun and easy way to beautify just about anything from small household items to large pieces of furniture. The book is suitable for beginners as well as those who have some experience with decoupage.

Techniques, materials, how-to instructions, and colorful photographs are provided so crafters can specially decorate:

• filing cabinets
• wine boxes
• chairs
• chest of drawers
• jewelry storage
• rings
• dressing screens

A must-have guide for anyone looking to create a designer-quality couture skirt inspired by the iconic style of Coco Chanel.

Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike, this book and DVD set reveals the insider secrets of couture construction, allowing you to craft a timeless, elegant skirt.

Key features:

• Expert Instruction: Learn professional couture sewing techniques from Chanel expert Claire B. Shaeffer, with step-by-step guidance on cutting, fitting, stitching, and constructing a flawless skirt.
• 200+ Detailed Photos: Visual instruction throughout the book makes even the most complex techniques easy to understand.
• 90-Minute DVD Workshop: Follow along with Shaeffer in a comprehensive sewing workshop that showcases essential techniques and tips drawn from her personal couture collection.
• Signature Couture Techniques: Master key details like fabric selection, linings, waistbands, seam finishes, and skirt planning to achieve the distinct elegance of a Chanel-inspired faux-wrap skirt.

Dive deeper into the world of woodworking with Build More Stuff With Wood, the highly anticipated follow-up to the classic Build Stuff With Wood.

This second installment in the popular Build Stuff series expands your toolkit and skills, bridging the gap between beginner projects and fine woodworking.

Whether you're looking to elevate your woodworking skills or start new projects around the home and workshop, Build More Stuff With Wood is your comprehensive guide to creating functional and beautiful woodwork with confidence.

Key Features:

• Expanded Toolset: This book introduces essential machines such as a tablesaw, a 14-inch bandsaw, and a benchtop drill press—tools that are foundational for any woodworking shop. Additionally, you'll learn to master crucial hand tools like a block plane and a chisel set, enhancing your woodworking repertoire.
• Essential Techniques: With the new tools come new skills, empowering you to explore a wide range of joinery techniques and design possibilities. Each technique is clearly explained, making it easy to understand and implement in your projects.
• Diverse Projects: From practical workshop builds like a sturdy workbench and a tool cabinet to beautiful home items such as mitered boxes, picture frames, benches, and a variety of tables, this book offers a plethora of projects to inspire your creativity.
• Secrets of the Craft: Throughout the book, "Secrets of the Craft" breakout boxes highlight key concepts and tips, providing valuable insights to help you hone your skills and avoid common pitfalls.
• Accessible for All: True to the spirit of the series, Build More Stuff With Wood makes woodworking accessible and engaging, especially for younger generations eager to learn the craft

These crocheted animals may be wild but they are very well-dressed. The ten adorable crocheted chums have enviable wardrobes to mix and match. The five pairs of animals - pandas, lions, zebras, elephants and monkeys - all have distinctive personalities and gorgeous outfits. All the clothes can fit all of the animals, so there is lots of fun to be had dressing them up. Each project is beautifully photographed and includes clear patterns and guidance. There is also a techniques section that gives clear instructions on all the skills you’ll need to make the animals and their outfits.

Crocheted Bees Bugs and Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies and other insects.

Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects. Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display.

Made using various yarns, metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results.  The legs are wired and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and embroidered details.

Weekend Woodworking is packed with a fantastic range of over 30 projects, all achievable within a weekend. Ideal for keen woodworkers with a wide range of abilities, there are projects which will suit those just starting out in woodworking as well as those with many years of experience in the workshop. Each project includes clear guidance on how to approach the making of each item and many include helpful tips and hints. Projects either include exploded, easy-to-follow diagrams or clear step-by-step photography.

Jewelry making is satisfying and fun, especially with an easy-to-follow book like Simple Jewelry. Whether you want to create a conversation piece for yourself, or as a gift for someone special, you will be able to craft this jewelry with ease. The basic techniques section covers skills from knotting to proper methods for working with wire, metal, beads, resin, and other tactile materials. Even the complete beginner will tackle these stylish projects with confidence.

Simple Jewelry includes:

• 20 projects to make
• Designs suitable for beginners and more experienced makers
• Includes step-by-step illustrations or photographs to guide the reader
• Varied project styles that will appeal to a range of ages and tastes

Enter the wonderful world of jewelry making as you make stunning and unique pieces from the comfort of your own home.

Animal Hats is the perfect guide for knitters of all levels looking to create fun and whimsical hats inspired by a variety of adorable animals.

From cuddly cats and pandas to playful pigs and penguins, this book offers 15 unique designs that are both cozy and stylish. Whether you're knitting for yourself or creating handmade gifts, Animal Hats will delight knitters and recipients alike.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and knit up some of the cutest hats you’ve ever seen with Animal Hats.

Key Features:

• 15 Adorable Animal Designs: Includes patterns for a range of cute animal hats, from rabbits and monkeys to frogs and penguins.

• Fun and Easy to Follow: Suitable for knitters of all skill levels, with clear instructions for each pattern.

• Extra Cozy: Learn how to add a fleecy lining to your hats for added warmth and comfort.

• Perfect for Gifting: These charming animal hats make ideal gifts for children, friends, and family members.

• Versatile Patterns: With designs that are as fun to make as they are to wear, these hats are perfect for dressing up, everyday use, or themed parties.

• Stylish and Trendy: Animal hats are in vogue, and these patterns will ensure you create stylish headwear that garners compliments wherever you go.

Got scraps? Then you’ll love these five projects that work magic with fabric leftovers and extra buttons. Designed by Joan Ford of ScrapTherapy® fame, they include: a cute-as-a-button pillow and pin cushion; a style-savvy tote bag done up in batiks; a darling child-size throw; a citrus-fresh table runner and pot holders; and, finally, a real scene-stealer – the absolutely delightful Confetti Pillow! Small projects offer great fun for a tiny price.

With multiple projects in every booklet, our 32-page Threads Selects booklets are a terrific value. Each booklet contains step-by-step instruction for pretty, clever projects that sewers and crafters of all levels can make in a weekend, a day, or even a few hours. Threads Selects booklets are available for sewing, knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and so much more – all from the experts at Threads and The Taunton Press. You’ll want to try all kinds of new projects at this irresistible price!

Indulge in your love for sweet treats with these delectable cakes to wear or collect! These delicious confections will satisfy your appetite for creativity as well as your appreciation of sugary things. There are 30 scrumptious projects to choose from, so you can enjoy all your favorite cakes in calorie-free miniature perfection.

The projects in Miniature Cake Creations have:

• clear step-by-step instructions
• beautifully photography to whet your appetite
• an extensive techniques section telling you everything you need to know to embark on these intricate projects

Rev up your engines and place your bobbins! Absolute beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills will How to Machine Sew. This project-based book teaches you 9 basic techniques of using a sewing machine with simple-to-follow instruction. Indispensable advice and proper know-how are jam packed on every page. You'll learn absolutely everything you need to get started, including fundamental machine stitches, making seams, and working with zippers. Clear photographs and 180 step-by-step illustrations guide you through all the techniques and each fashionable project (9 in all!), including a drawstring bag, stitched picture, and oven glove. No matter how little machine sewing experience you have, you'll soon be humming along and dazzling your friends and family with your new-found skills and stylish designs.

Useful storage that’s functional art. A thoughtfully designed cabinet can transcend its utilitarian role to add a beautiful, functional piece of art to your home. The handsome projects recommended in Building Small Cabinets use sustainable domestic hardwoods and natural materials with low impact on the environment.

Eight wonderful small box designs. Building Small Cabinets will inspire novice and intermediate woodworkers to create projects that showcase both your treasures and your talent. More than 300 color photos and 26 drawings complement the detailed instructions to help you hone your cabinetmaking skills. There are also creative suggestions on how to customize the eight basic projects and make them uniquely your own.

So much to sea and do—that’s Crocheted Sea Creatures! Get ready to swan dive into this fun, colorful collection of crocheted sea creature projects that will enchant children and adults alike. Crocheted Sea Creatures, the new book in the popular Knitted series, features 15 aquatic friends from all over the world to make—including a turtle, whale, shark, starfish and sea horse. You’ll discover their distinct personalities and learn fun facts about underwater animals as you crochet delightful, stuffed animal friends like the Lackadaisical Lobster!

Crochet a lovable collection of maritime minions for everyone, every room. Perfect as snuggle buddies for your favorite little one, charming accents on the guest bed or cute friends to place anywhere, these whimsical, colorful designs are positively fin-tastic!

Crocheted Sea Creatures features:

• 15 projects of all levels of complexity, plus a comprehensive techniques section to teach beginners as well as refresh the seasoned crocheter’s skill set
• 40 beautifully drawn crochet illustrations, 80 charts with detailed instructions, and 175 color photographs to successfully guide and inspire you

Experience calm, smooth crocheting waters with tips from the best! Following the huge success of her charming knitting book Animal Hats, Vanessa Mooncie has once again stirred her imagination to design an ocean-full of sea creatures for you to create. So easy—and so fun!

Using skills learned from over 30 years as a professional cabinet maker, Frank Klausz brings you shop-proven advice and instruction to help you turn out handsome bookcases and cabinets using biscuit joinery. You'll see firsthand exactly how to do the work?the tools, the techniques, and timesaving tricks that can help you work efficiently. Frank takes you step-by-step from start to finish, demonstrating each process in detail. Youll learn how to: Plan wall unitsDesign drawers, doors, and shelvesChoose the right kind of plywoodCut sheetgoods on the tablesawMake a simple biscuit joinery fenceUse knockdown hardwareEdge plywoodGlue and assemble a bookcase

Add vacuum press veneering to your woodworking skill set by building a bowfront cabinet that features a subtle curve on its flush front and a beautiful mix of cherry, Douglas fir, and cocobolo. You’ll learn how to make shop-sawn veneers for curved doors and drawers and a few joinery tricks for making drawers with curved fronts. This wall cabinet might be small, but it’s chock-full of great techniques that open up a new world of woodworking.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
6-3/4 in. deep by 12 in. wide by 20 in. tall

This 4-part video series was created by our Threads magazine staff based on requests from readers who know the importance of fitting. This series shows, step-by-step, exactly how to achieve a fit that's just right from top to bottom and it includes: step-by-step instruction, all-new content, timeless techniques, and 4 essential fitting topics, Amber Eden, Editor in Chief and Judith Neukam, Senior Technical Editor, walk you through the finer points of achieving a custom fit. Plus, you'll get expert advice from N.Y.C. fashion designer Kenneth D. King.

The series offers a comprehensive course in fitting while each video focuses on a specific area, including: Torso -- Discover the ins and outs of a great fit from neck to waist. Arms -- Learn the secrets of fitting a sleeve with ease. Bust -- Drape and shape for a fit that flatters every body type. Waist & Hips -- Custom-fit or alter pants and skirts like a pro. You'll learn how to apply timeless techniques used by designers and professionals to solve fitting problems, make alterations for each body type, and achieve a flattering fit every time.

Fat Quarter: Accessories is the latest title in the successful ‘Fat Quarter’ series. This title is packed with 25 stash-busting sewing projects, all made from fat quarters or fabric scraps and aimed at beginner to intermediate crafters. Each project has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions as well as beautiful photographs of the finished pieces. Fat Quarter: Accessories also contains a comprehensive techniques section. This book also shows how to create a wide variety of accessories including brooches and badges, earrings, bracelets, headwear, keyrings and charms.

If you’re passionate about knitting, Classic Elite Quick Knits is your ultimate guide to 100 fabulous patterns for wraps, socks, hats, and more.

Dive into Classic Elite Quick Knits and explore the joy of creating beautiful, hand-knitted items that you’ll be proud to wear or gift. ​This contemporary classic is a treasure trove of projects that you’ll reach for time and again, making it an essential addition to your crafting library.

Key Features:

• Diverse Collection of Patterns: Enjoy a stunning variety of 100 up-to-date patterns designed by top industry professionals. Whether you’re looking to create stylish wraps, cozy socks, trendy hats, or chic accessories, this book has something for everyone.
• Inspiration and Expertise: Delve into expert advice on the latest yarns from a renowned manufacturer, giving you insights into materials that elevate your knitting projects. Each pattern is accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs and detailed drawings, ensuring you can visualize and execute your creations with ease.
• Quick and Easy Projects: Designed for knitters of all skill levels, every project in Classic Elite Quick Knits is boutique-quality yet quick to make. Indulge your creativity without the stress, knowing you can whip up stunning pieces in no time.
• Perfect for Gifting: Whether you’re treating yourself or creating a heartfelt gift for a loved one, this book has the perfect patterns to knit something special. From thoughtful accessories to stylish garments, you’ll find endless gift ideas within its pages.

Each pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions and clear charts for guidance. All the patterns are very versatile and can be adapted to a multitude of uses, from jewellery to window hangers.

Weekend Makes: Macramé is an inspiring collection of 25 quick-and-easy knotted projects for you and your home.

Macramé is one of the most popular craft trends on Instagram right now. With over 5 million posts using #macrame, this versatile textile art is seeing a huge resurgence and it’s time to get on board with this craft revival! Macramé can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be, making it ideal for crafters of all abilities. It’s incredibly simple to get started as there are no specialist tools required and very few materials. Easy to learn and quick to create, you’ll see your macramé design emerging in no time. A collaboration between established macramé artists, the latest title in the Weekend Makes series provides 25 Insta-worthy projects, each one expertly guiding you from start to finish, with the help of clear step-by-step instructions and photography, and providing expert tips and ideas along the way. Start by learning the basic knots and you’ll soon unlock a world of macramé designs, from classic 70s plant hangers to modern home furnishings and beautiful braided accessories. Once you’ve mastered the foundation techniques, you’ll gradually expand your repertoire of knots, experiment with different colours and types of cord, and learn how to add embellishments, such as wooden beads and feathers.  

Projects include: wall hanging, plant hanger, feather lampshade, living wall, bunting, cushion, necklace, cuff bracelet, table runner, wreath, and placemat and coaster set.

The scrollsaw is a versatile machine, which lends itself to a host of practical and decorative projects. It is not difficult to use, and good results can be obtained in a short time, even if you have little or no prior experience of woodworking. In Scrollsaws: A Woodworker's Guide, scrollsaw experts Julie and Fred Byrne tell you all you need to know to get started on this absorbing hobby, from choosing the right equipment and materials to coloring and finishing your completed work. You will learn how to set up your scrollsaw to get the best possible results from it, and how to work safely and efficiently.

Plans and instructions are included for a series of attractive projects, themed to suit different rooms—including the garden. Once you have seen for yourself what the scrollsaw is capable of, you may well be hooked! Projects include:

• Kitchen: key holder, trivets, letter rack, doorstop, blackboard
• Bathroom: fish mobile, peg rail, towel rail, door plate
• Child's room: bookends, coat hooks, name plate, wall hanging
• Garden: birdhouse, boot rack, house name, seed organizer

All quilters know one thing for sure: a fabric stash is a living thing. It grows imperceptibly at first, but soon takes over your sewing room, and, if you're not careful, your life. Joan Ford is a quilt designer who recognized a need to clear the clutter among her fellow quilters and came up with a fun and effective way to deal with it. Enter ScrapTherapy™, Ford's feel-good method for organizing the mounds of fabric — from yards and fat quarters to skinny scraps — and turning them into quilts and a wide array of accessories. In this innovative book, Ford offers step-by-step instructions for cutting a fabric stash down to size — quite literally — and provides 20 original patterns for quilts, pillows, table runners, and more.

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Crochet your own kinder, gentler animal trophy heads! Imagine a majestic ram head over your family room fireplace…a playful mouse head decorating a child’s room…or even a cuddly bear head hanging in your basement. But here’s the difference with these trophy pieces—they’re all homemade and crocheted! Animal Heads, a do-it-yourself crafting book, features an amazing collection of 10 fabulous trophy animal heads to crochet, including a hare, mouse, ram, bear, stag, and zebra.

Designed for crocheters of all levels. Projects vary in complexity so beginners can start with the more simple patterns and work their way through the book as skills improve. A comprehensive techniques section teaches you all the necessary skills to complete the projects. Each beastie includes beautifully drawn crochet charts, gorgeous color photographs, and detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Animal Heads offers you:

• 10 fanciful projects varying in complexity and appealing to a range of abilities
• 80 colorful photographs throughout the book
• Straightforward, easy-to-follow crochet patterns with 187 detailed charts and a comprehensive, illustrated techniques section

Create conversation pieces for your home. This amazing collection of trophy animal heads to crochet will provide stunning additions to any room in your home. Imagine the surprise, too, when you present one of these to a friend as a gift.

Traditionally used for doyleys and edging handkerchiefs or collars, there is much more that can be done with tatting with a bit of imagination. Tatting is basically a handmade lace, with each stitch composed of two half-hitch knots. The single thread is looped and knotted with the aid of a small shuttle, and people are often amazed that so simple a technique can produce such intricate results. The appeal of the craft is that it is simple and portable, you can take your tatting equipment anywhere, and now that Tatting Collage is republished as a concealed spiral bound book it will be easy to use ‘on-the-go’. Tatting Collage creates attractive designs by combining small motifs and gluing them down to card, paper or fabric. As well as offering great fun and flexibility, it also avoids the need to handle large and complicated pieces of tatting - a bonus if you are pressed for time or are new to the craft and looking for encouragement. Whatever your level of experience, Tatting Collage offers the chance to create something satisfying and unique in a short space of time.

* It is NOT a book to teach how to tat. It assumes that readers will already be familiar with the basic techniques, and includes a Further Reading list of books for beginners to learn basic stitches. * It does include lots of useful tips throughout and a Tools and Techniques section and the How to Use this Book section explains how to follow the patterns and designs. * Includes some of the easiest tatting patterns possible through to more complex ones. * There is instruction to make 65 patterns or motifs and 60 designs for everything from gift tags to bookmarks and cards to paperweights and door finger plates. * It encourages the reader to give free rein to the imagination and develop skills to create distinctive gifts and decorative pieces.

If you take a good look inside a few houses, you'll find all types of drawers -- each with its own style and functionality. There are dozens of ways to build drawers too -- all requiring their own special strategies and techniques. In this new DVD on Building Drawers, master woodworker Andy Rae shows you precisely how to build a wide range of attractive, sturdy drawers that will work flawlessly for years.

If you're a cabinetmaker -- or aspire to be -- this DVD will be a valuable reference tool, since building drawers is such an essential part of creating cabinets that will look great and work properly. If you're a trim carpenter who builds cabinets or built-ins, you'll find the clear, step-by-step demonstrations on this DVD will be a great help on the job.

Whether you're building cabinet drawers in a kitchen, bath, built-in or stand-alone furniture, you'll get all the expert advice you need to handle every project with confidence. From the most basic drawers to those joined by elegant hand-cut dovetails, it's all here for you to see -- brought to you by the consummate professional.

This new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants of yarn and quick to make, you’ll be delighted with the results and so will your little ones! A variety of toys and games are included, from tactile stacking rings and an adorable giraffe to a practical stroller toy and educational number cubes – you’ll want to make them all. There is even a toy basket to store all your precious makes. The essential tools and techniques section means that those new to crochet need not worry, these simple projects are achievable for all levels of ability.

Projects include: baby rattle, elephant toy, number cubes, caterpillar, memory game, fishing game, finger puppets, balls, cars, toy basket.

With only a few turning tools and a lathe, it’s possible to create a host of useful and artistic objects. Part of the appeal of turning is that a turner (as opposed to a furniture maker or other classic woodworker) gets results quickly. In only a few minutes, the object takes shape on the lathe, and in a very short time the turner has a beautiful bowl or other turned project.

This collection covers the tools and techniques needed to get started in turning and then offers up a range of turning projects in which to use them. The tools section includes all the basic turning tools, including chisels, scrapers, and gouges. The techniques section starts with the basics of turning for non-turners and moves through a variety of topics, including faceplate turning, tips for hollowing end grain, fixing turning mistakes, and finishing. Lastly, the projects, including pulls and knobs, pens, vessels, bowls, boxes, candlesticks, and furniture parts, cover a wide range of skill levels.

Unlock the secrets to creating beautiful and functional storage solutions with Bookcases, Built-Ins & Cabinets.

This essential guide compiles expert advice and techniques from the nation's most accomplished carpenters and woodworkers, showcasing a variety of projects from simple shelves to intricate built-in units.

Bookcases, Built-Ins & Cabinets is a must-have resource for anyone looking to enhance their home with custom storage solutions. Empower your woodworking skills and transform your living spaces into organized havens of style and efficiency.

Key Features:

• Expert Insights: This collection of articles from Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking offers invaluable tips and tricks from seasoned professionals, helping you navigate the complexities of designing and building stylish, durable storage solutions.
• Comprehensive Techniques: From basic construction methods to advanced design principles, you'll learn how to create bookcases, built-ins, and cabinets that are not only visually appealing but also capable of holding heavy loads with ease.
• Versatile Designs: Explore a range of styles and configurations to suit your specific needs and aesthetics. Whether you want a sleek modern look or a classic traditional design, this guide has you covered.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Each project is presented with detailed instructions and helpful illustrations, making it easy for woodworkers of all skill levels to follow along and achieve professional-quality results.

Adorable babies dressed in colorful, all-natural knits will steal your heart. Natural Knits for Babies &Toddlers combines cutie-pie styles with pure, organic yarns to knit up the sweetest and safest styles.

Instructions for using pure cotton, alpaca, wool, silk, hemp, and bamboo plus a detailed skills and techniques section will get your needles clicking.

Projects for babies:

• alpaca cardigan
• hat and booties
• corn fiber striped cotton romper
• cotton cardigan
• beanie & mittens
• alpaca moo hat and mittens
• alpaca comfort blankets for toddlers
• corn fiber lace pajamas
• hemp t-shirt and combat boots
• alpaca cardigan and beret
• wool aran cable sweater

Stunning pieces can still be created using very simple techniques. One-Shuttle Tatting shows us just what can be achieved by the inexperienced lacemaker using the minimum of tools, just one shuttle of thread, a crochet hook, and perhaps a few beads. Perfect for complete beginners to this intricate and traditional craft, as you work through this book of patterns it will soon become apparent that by using only one shuttle, a great variety of designs are possible. 

• 14 basic patterns using only one shuttle and no chains
• patterns include: edgings, flower patterns, round motifs, jewelry, square designs and cobwebs
• perfect for complete beginners

Why "fearless"? In the past, knitters have considered Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting as it's also known, to be an advanced style that involves the frightening task of taking scissors to your hard-won work. As intimidating as this may seem, the cutting process, or steeking, is actually not something to worry about. In Fearless Fair Isle Knitting, best-selling knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the technique.

With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results. The 30 stunning designs, which represent Taylor's updates on classic Fair Isle motifs, include sweaters, socks, dresses, vests, mittens, hats, and bags. With this book, Fair Isle knitting has become more accessible than ever -- and serious knitters will agree... that's a beautiful thing.

Airbrushing is a simple technique using compressed air which, when passed through the airbrush itself where it is mixed with either paint or ink, delivers a smooth and even coat to virtually any surface. Self-taught airbrush artist, Giorgio Uccellini guides beginners and intermediate artists through the entire process with clear step-by-step photographs and text; from setting up a studio/workspace, planning and drawing, equipment and techniques, surfaces and presentation and more. The Art of Airbrushing also includes 20 inspiring projects, varying from portraits to fantasy themes.

Fine Woodworking Almanac, Vol. 1 by the editors of Fine Woodworking is your essential companion for all things woodworking.

This expertly curated collection features some of the best articles from Fine Woodworking magazine, along with select vintage projects and exclusive bonus content. Perfect for both seasoned woodworkers and beginners, this almanac combines practical advice, expert insights, and inspiring projects to enhance your woodworking skills and creativity.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of woodworking with this comprehensive guide. With Fine Woodworking Almanac, Vol. 1, you’ll find inspiration and practical advice that will help you create beautiful, lasting pieces.

Key Features:

• Curated Content: Enjoy a carefully selected compilation of top articles and projects from Fine Woodworking magazine, ensuring you have access to the most relevant and inspiring information in the woodworking community.

• Vintage Projects: Explore classic projects that have stood the test of time, providing you with a sense of history and craftsmanship that enriches your woodworking journey.

• Bonus Material: Discover new content that includes tips, tricks, and techniques to enhance your skills and improve your woodworking practice.

• Expert Advice: Benefit from the insights of seasoned professionals who share their knowledge on tools, techniques, and best practices for woodworking.

• Beautiful Presentation: With rich photography and illustrations, this almanac is not only informative but also visually appealing, making it a great addition to your woodworking library.

• Perfect for All Skill Levels: Whether you are a novice eager to learn or an experienced woodworker looking for new challenges, Fine Woodworking Almanac, Vol. 1 offers valuable resources to elevate your craft.

Pop a penguin in your handbag, take an elephant on holiday or chill out on the sofa with a sloth. With these tiny polymer clay projects you can have fun with these adorable animals no matter what size your home is.

• 20 adorably tiny polymer clay creatures to make
• Suitable for all skill levels with step-by-step instructions and a techniques section
• From the author of the very successful Making Mini Food

Mini Menagerie includes a gorgeous giraffe, cute cat, sweet swan and fabulous flamingo, the projects have clear step-by-step instructions that will ensure your miniature creatures are perfectly formed. The stunning photographs and extensive techniques section will show you everything you need to know to embark on these intricate projects.

Whether you’re a beginner setting up your first woodshop or an experienced craftsman optimizing an existing space, Workshops by the editors of Fine Woodworking offers invaluable guidance for creating a functional and efficient woodworking environment.

This comprehensive collection compiles the best advice from Fine Woodworking's popular "Tools & Shops" articles over the last decade, offering real-world solutions for woodworkers of all levels.

Workshops is packed with clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples to help you create a workshop tailored to your specific needs. From building a sturdy workbench to setting up a dust collection system, this guide has everything you need to create the woodshop of your dreams.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Shop Setup Advice: Learn how to choose the best location for your shop, whether in your garage, basement, or a dedicated outbuilding. You'll also find expert advice on adding heating and cooling systems, ensuring year-round comfort.
• Storage and Organization Tips: Maximize your space with practical ideas for tool storage, workbenches, jigs, and fixtures. Learn how to keep your shop organized and clutter-free for more efficient woodworking.
• Safety and Comfort: Explore the essentials of shop safety, including dust collection systems and ergonomic workbench height recommendations to make your time in the shop safe and comfortable.
• Custom Solutions for Any Space: Whether you have a small corner of a garage or a spacious workshop, this book provides adaptable solutions to transform any space into a fully functional woodworking shop.

Designer Angela Wolf works her magic right before your eyes. In One Pattern, Many Ways with Angela Wolf, this popular sewing instructor shows how to restyle a pattern to create an amazing wardrobe. You will see how quickly and easily a few simple pieces can be versioned to produce fresh new looks you’ll love.

Turning Green Wood is the latest edition of this best-selling title. In this inspiring and thought-provoking guide, Michael O’ Donnell, one of the foremost exponents of the technique, explains how to harvest and store timber, and how to make the best use of the grain pattern and other properties.

Turning green wood can be made so delicate that it is actually translucent, and the thickness of the wood can be gauged by shining a light through it as you work. Using clear text and spectacular photographs to show exactly how this is done, this book demystifies one of the most admired techniques used by woodturners today. It also features six inspirational projects to make, including: cross-grain translucent bowl, cross-grain natural-edge bowl, end-grain bowl, natural-edge end-grain bowl, natural-edge end-grain goblet and part-turned bowl.

Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published.

This book is an action manual for the furniture maker, providing detailed descriptions on how to turn common, and some not-so-common, furniture parts. Whether a bed post or a cabriole leg, master woodturner Ernie Conover patiently guides you through the turning process. Drawing on his experience as a furniture maker, turner, and lathe designer, Conover provides the information you'll need to start turning your own furniture parts.

The book begins with a discussion on what a furniture maker should look for when buying a lathe, tools, and accessories. Next, Conover describes shop-tested tips and techniques for both sharpening and using lathe tools. There's hard-to-find information on chucking, duplicating parts with precision and finishing on the lathe.

The remainder of the book provides detailed instructions on turning a myriad of furniture components: knobs and finials; both simple and cabriole table legs; chair legs, stretchers, and back posts; cannonball bed posts; multiple-section bed posts with concealed joints; decorative columns and how to mill reeds, flutes, and spirals in them; corner blocks; and even tabletops. Easy-to-follow instructions, with liberal use of drawings and photographs, take you clearly through each step.

Unlike many crafts, needle felting is very forgiving to beginners, so there's no excuse not to give it a shot. No matter how much experience you have in crafts or how creative you think you are, needle felting offers endless possibilities. As if by magic, pieces of natural wool can be sculpted simply by stabbing them with special felting needles. The tiny barbs on the needles make the wool denser and denser, so that you can mold it into whatever shape you desire.

• Needle Felting will guide you through all the basic techniques you need to be able to make the 20 gorgeous projects.
• Each adorable item has a step-by-step guide with clear photographs.
• There are also hints and tips to help you make your beautiful needle-felted creations.

Relax into it, have a go and see where it takes you.

This table has a round top that pivots on two pins so it can be brought vertical and stored against a wall. Commonly known as a wine-tasting table, this design was inspired by a piece from the late 1700s, but Will Myers gave it some modern touches—a larger top, a more modern shape to the feet—and used cherry instead of the traditional pine. Construction is not difficult, and it can be made from hand tools if you desire.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

DIMENSIONS:
34 in. diameter x 30 in. tall

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
extensive full-size and scale drawings
complete parts list
step-by-step companion article

The magic of embroidery is that it can transform something ordinary into something extraordinary. Armed with just a needle and thread, this book, and a little imagination, there is no limit to the fun you can have transforming clothes, accessories and homewares. These inspiring designs can be applied to just about anything and cover a range of ability levels. Each project is clearly explained with step-by-step text, photographs and templates. All the necessary information on tools, materials and techniques is included too. So it’s super easy to give your home and wardrobe a quirky and stylish boost.

How to Quilt is the ultimate go-to guide for the novice quilter. Simple projects presented in an accessible step-by-step format teach ten basic quilting techniques, from rag quilting to English paper piecing to square work, and more.

Projects range from a lavender-filled keepsake to a pin board and duffel bag—ten beautiful handmade items that can be used around your home or gifted to friends and family. With fully illustrated techniques and easy-to-follow instructions, How to Quilt will lay the groundwork for a lifetime of quilting.

To a woodworker, there is nothing more personal than the workshop. Creating your ideal sanctuary involves hundreds of practical decisions from where to locate the shop and which machines and tools to buy to where to put the lights and electrical outlets.

With the expert advice of professional woodworker and author Sandor Nagyszalanczy, you'll make the right choices to fit your space and budget. Detailed illustrations and useful tips help you handle every job, from insulating walls and organizing storage to installing dust collection. 'Shop Profiles' give you a look inside the shops of well-known woodworkers, so you can see how they've tackled common shop problems.

With all the ingenious solutions in Setting Up Shop, you'll never run out of ideas for improving an existing shop or planning the shop of your dreams.

Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide takes one of the most important aspects of maintaining a successful workshop and breaks it down into all of key areas in an easily-accessible manner. Keeping tools sharp is one of the most fundamentally important disciplines to ensure top-quality results.  This book will show the reader how.

• Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker, Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide is broken down into three main sections: sharpening by hand, machine sharpening and putting the theory into practice. Traditional sharpening techniques and tools are covered as well as those using the latest innovations for both hand and machine sharpening.
• Areas covered include: sharpening with oilstones, waterstones and diamond stones; correct methods for holding tools; power grinders and grinding wheels; using jigs and tool rests.

Crocheted Accessories introduces crochet makers of all abilities to a new vista of exciting possibilities. This sumptuous step-by-step guide unites traditional crochet skills with contemporary fashion styles and icons. The book aims to give beginners the confidence to tackle exciting projects, as well as inspire intermediate crocheters to develop new skills and dexterity. Vanessa Mooncie takes the reader on a crochet journey, explaining the techniques needed to produce a wide range of vibrant and exhilarating pieces, from intricate bumblebee brooch pins and vintage-inspired tattoo emblem brooches, to delicate flower posy corsages and charming heart-shaped rings.

Each chapter includes a project that all levels of crocheters can make, as well as sidebars explaining the development of crochet through the ages. Projects include: fantail dove brooch, daffodil headband, mod target cufflinks, love heart tattoo brooch, trinket charm bracelet, and oak leaf necklace.

No other book gives you such valuable information on the essential turning tool. Completely revised and updated, The Lathe Book is the comprehensive guide to woodturning machinery, incorporating the many innovations in the lathe and its accessories.

This book covers every aspect of the lathe, including how to choose one, how to select tools and accessories, how to maintain and repair the machine, and basic techniques.

You will get:

• expert advice on choosing a lathe
• tips on maintaining a lathe for optimal performance
• easy-to-follow basic techniques that help build lathe skills
• more than 220 color photos and illustrations

Put your fabric scraps to good use with this collection of adorable animal-themed patchwork and appliqué projects. If you love animals as much as you love crafting, Simple Patchwork Projects will satisfy both passions, with inspiration and instructions for making 20 useful and oh-so-cute textile items for you, your home, and your pets.

• Hayley Smith, founder of Craft Yourself Silly, draws on her bestselling range of Tessepatch® kits for inspiration.
• specially designed interlocking animal shapes enable you to create patchwork fabrics made up entirely of your favorite creatures, from cats and dogs to foxes and chickens.
• templates can be used as appliqué motifs to customize items you already own

Discover the age-old woodworking technique of whittling that's captivating enthusiasts everywhere.

In How to Whittle, Josh Nava presents 25 beautiful whittling projects designed for crafters of all skill levels, making it the perfect guide for beginners eager to learn this rewarding craft.

Transform ordinary wood into extraordinary pieces of art with Josh Nava’s How to Whittle. Whether you're carving for fun, relaxation, or to create unique gifts, this book will guide you every step of the way.

Key Features:

• Beginner-Friendly Projects: Each project is carefully crafted to be simple yet rewarding, allowing novices to build confidence as they carve stunning creations.

• Comprehensive Guidance: Enjoy full-color photography paired with step-by-step instructions that make it easy to follow along. From selecting and maintaining your carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, every aspect of whittling is covered.

• Wood Selection & Techniques: Learn the best practices for choosing the right wood for your projects, ensuring beautiful results every time. Josh also provides expert advice on finishes, including sanding, oiling, and curing surfaces to enhance the natural beauty of your work.

• Minimal Tools Required: With just a couple of knives and a piece of wood, you can dive into the world of whittling. This accessibility makes it easy for anyone to get started, whether you're a serious woodworker looking to add a new dimension to your craft or a hobbyist exploring a new creative outlet.

• Creative Inspiration: As you progress through the projects, you’ll find endless possibilities for incorporating whittling into your woodworking repertoire, encouraging creativity and personal expression.

Everyone knows crafting is so much fun – but did you know that it can sometimes create excess waste that is not good for our planet? For this imaginative collection of projects, most of what you need is already in your recycling box, but for other supplies there is a handy guide on what gets a planet-friendly thumbs up and what to avoid. Throughout the book you’ll find facts, tips and handy hints on how to be a crafty eco warrior. There are also special information sections dotted throughout covering tips and ideas for climate activism and an overview of the main climate issues we face.

In Quilts in an English Village, Kaffe Fassett presents 19 stunning quilts that showcase both his vibrant fabric designs and timeless classics, perfectly set against the backdrop of medieval half-timbered Tudor houses.

Transform your quilting journey with Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in an English Village. Discover the enchanting world of quilting inspired by the picturesque English village of Lavenham.

Whether you’re crafting for yourself, friends, or family, this book will guide you in creating breathtaking quilts that reflect the beauty of an English village. 

Key Features:

• Diverse Skill Levels: This collection includes quilts suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced quilters. The Shaded Squares quilt is a fantastic option for first-timers, featuring cleverly shaded squares made from two large triangles—one plain and one striped in Kaffe’s exquisite Shot Cotton and Wide Stripe fabrics.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each quilt is accompanied by fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions, making it easy for crafters to follow along and create beautiful pieces.
• Practical Guidance: The book includes flat shots, a practical know-how section, and a glossary to enhance your quilting experience, ensuring you have all the information needed for successful projects.
• Creative Inspiration: As you explore the charming quilts, you’ll find endless inspiration to incorporate Kaffe’s unique color palette and design elements into your quilting repertoire, allowing for personal expression and creativity.

Storage solutions are a universal need, and this expert guide from Fine Homebuilding and Fine Woodworking will show you how to build custom units that are both sturdy and beautiful.

Bookcases, Cabinets & Built-Ins is a collection of 25 step-by-step articles that help carpenters, woodworkers, and DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels create elegant storage pieces for any room.

Whether you’re organizing books, kitchen essentials, or sports gear, this book offers timeless designs and practical solutions to keep your life organized.

Bookcases, Cabinets & Built-Ins provides both the seasoned carpenter and the DIY hobbyist with he inspiration and know-how to build beautiful, functional storage units that enhance your home. Perfect for anyone looking to maximize space and add a personal touch to their living areas.

Key Features:

• 25 Projects: Includes detailed instructions for building a wide range of bookcases, built-ins, kitchen cabinets, and more.
• Expert Craftsmanship: Learn from some of America's most skilled woodworkers and craftsmen, offering advice on every aspect of design and construction.
• Custom Solutions: From entertainment centers to mudroom organizers, these projects combine practicality with beautiful craftsmanship.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Each project is clearly explained with helpful photos, illustrations, and pro tips

Secrets of a master craftsman: Traditional Box Projects by Strother Purdy is inspiring and practical, offering trusted advice gained from years of experience. It's your guide to classic box making and includes tips, techniques, and insider secrets.

Enduring styles -- traditional techniques: Featuring Shaker, Arts & Crafts, and other popular styles, this user-friendly guide offers step-by-step instruction in constructing durable, functional boxes with precision. Plus, it also includes helpful advice on avoiding common pitfalls.

Thinking out of the box: Here, too, you'll find plenty of inspiration because this is not a book full of exacting reproductions. Instead, it shows how to create attainable interpretations of the most beautiful and enduring designs. So, now you can add your own custom touches to a classic box.

Challenging projects: There's something for everyone here with projects that range from simple to spectacular. Some, like these, may even challenge and stretch your skills:

• Shaker lap box
• Fumed oak humidor
• Glass-tipped display case
• Jewelry box with dovetail drawers

This timeless classic for your shop: This book is equally appealing to all skill levels and it will come in handy the next time you're searching for a unique gift. There's no nicer way to share your love of woodworking than to make a beautiful box for someone special.

No more sewing by trial and error! In Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 5, the renowned sewing instructor Louise Cutting demonstrates expert tips and techniques that can help you advance from amateur to accomplished seamstress.  Sew clothes that look and fit like custom-made.  Expland your sewing know-how and ramp up your skills with dressmaking lessons straight from industry workrooms.  With this step-by-step guide from Lousie Cutting, you too, can learn how to:

• sew details with meticulous attention and finesse
• make smart pattern alterations that improve fit and drape
• avoid problems that detract from a well-made garment

Topics covered in Industry Insider Techniques, Vol. 5 include:

• sewing starts and finishes
• stitching darts and pin tucks
• hem finishing a cut-on facing
• making short sleeves long
• finished a curved hem
• adjusting a pants pattern
• shortening the crotch
• choosing interfacings
• attaching cuffs

Every video in this series will help you learn to sew like a pro.

Transform your home with the timeless elegance and functionality of built-ins! Built-Ins: Expert Advice from Start to Finish is the ultimate guide for anyone from novice woodworkers to master craftsmen.

This comprehensive book offers a unique perspective on creating built-in furniture that fits your space seamlessly, from strategic planning to tackling the challenges of idiosyncratic areas.

As the latest addition to the successful Build Like a Pro series, this 192-page volume features insights and expert guidance from veteran how-to author Bob Settich. You’ll find all the tools, tips, and techniques you need to take on various projects, including shelves, drawers, closets, and entertainment centers. This book will empower you to add permanent value to your home by creating attractive storage solutions while eliminating clutter.

By employing a practical, step-by-step approach to every project and procedure, this invaluable reference will equip you with everything you need to design, plan, and construct built-ins that enhance the beauty and functionality of any home.

Key Features:

• Smart Planning: Learn how to design built-ins that achieve their intended function and perfectly fit the spaces where they're installed.
• Problem-Solving Strategies: Get practical advice for overcoming common challenges like out-of-plumb walls and uneven floors, particularly in older homes.
• Custom Solutions: Discover innovative ways to use stock cabinetry to create a custom-built look without the need to start from scratch. 

Learn to sew beautifully embellished pillows at home. This pattern collection features designer techniques, simplified for the home sewer, and easy-to-follow instructions for making ten fabulous pillows.

Whether you’re updating your house, creating a house-warming gift to be cherished, or simply working on your sewing techniques, sewing enthusiasts of very skill level will enjoy the results of these wonderful patterns:
Sweet & SariPicture PerfectBox SeatPosh PillowsTrim TrioPillow PomsArtful PillowsThrow-Pillow Appliqué

With multiple projects in every booklet, our 32-page Threads Selects booklets are a terrific value. Each booklet contains step-by-step instruction for pretty, clever projects that sewers and crafters of all levels can make in a weekend, a day, or even a few hours. Threads Selects booklets are available for sewing, knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and so much more – all from the experts at Threads and The Taunton Press. You’ll want to all kinds of new projects at this irresistible price!

Venture out to your local greenspace or just into your back yard, and try the amazing array of outdoor activities – from building a hidden sheet den to creating watering stations for bees.

While you are there, scavenge and forage for raw materials and then extend the fun with creative makes and recipes to do back at home such as leaf printing, stick boats and stinging nettle crisps. Get to know the wild parts of your city or town with handy bug, plant and tree ID sections, plus a scavenger hunt and cloud-spotting game that can be done when out and about. Games to play with organized groups or with your family and friends adds another dimension to this book that is bursting with ideas for urban outdoor adventures.

Welcome to Kathleen Taylor's latest knitting extravaganza - a sock party in a book! The author of the best-selling Knit One, Felt Too and I Heart Felt is back with everything you ever wanted to know about socks, with 75 patterns to prove it. The Big Book of Socks is chock full of Kathleen Taylor's fun and fabulous designs for knitters of all ages and skill levels. There's something for everyone from stripes to cables to lace to intarsia and Fair Isle. You'll find funky toe-socks, snowflake house socks, booties, Christmas stockings, beaded socks, and many, many more. Taylor's instructions are a breeze to follow and she includes a special section that gives three different approaches to heel and toe construction. Each pattern contains sizing for children, women, and men, plus the book is packed with technique tips and information on selecting yarn and needles.

A quick and easy way to do more woodworking. Pocket hole joinery techniques simplify woodworking.Forbeginners and master craftsmen, the pocket hole joiner has become a favorite woodworking technique because it is easy to master and the tooling guarantees a strong joint every time. 

Pocket Hole Joinery is a must-read for beginner woodworkers and DIYers. Learn to use pocket hole joinery with step-by-step instructions and over 275 photographs and illustrations. And, you will also learn how to quickly and easily build durable cabinets and furniture.

Learn from an expert! Author Mark Edmundson trained at the renowned College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking Program. He is a teacher in Sandpoint, Idaho, and has been building furniture and cabinets professionally since 1998. As an educator, Edmundson understands the importance of mastering the basics. So before you dive into the projects, you begin with a solid understanding of pocket hole joinery:

• No expensive machinery is required!
• Pocket hole basics – how screws work, why they hold so well and what's needed to drill holes.
• How to select the right jig for the job.
• Use pocket screws with dowels and biscuits.
• Properly clamp – it's the most important part of the assembly.

Great projects at your fingertips. Pocket Hole Joinery offers a complete course in pocket hole joinery. After you've learned the basics you will impress your friends and family by creating:

• Cabinet based projects – box, face frame, and cabinet base.
• Furniture projects – window seat, dresser, bed, pedestal table, end table with shelf, and bookcase/storage unit.
• Small projects – picture frame/mirror, edge-banding, shop jigs, and project mock-ups.

Turn your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with this book of simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over. Setting up a bird house in your garden will provide birds with a place to rest and raise their young, and will also add a touch of color and style.

• Only basic woodworking and crafting skills, materials and tools are needed.
• There are easy-to-follow step-by-step photography and instructions throughout, and diagrams where required to help ensure your measurements are accurate.
• Several variations are given for different parts of the bird house so that you have even more options to choose from.
• Chapters cover: building a basic box, roof styles, roof treatments, wall treatments, doors, windows and other features, painting and finishing, base treatment and mounting your bird house.

One basic bird house can be made into something unique, depending on the combination of features you choose and how you paint and finish it.

Socks are wonderful to knit: small and portable, you can tuck them into your bag and take them anywhere. Hand knitted socks are long-lasting and unique, they can be made by beginners and by people who can knit in their sleep. These fabulous colorful patterns will inspire you, and tickle your knitting fancy along with your feet.

Try everything from checkerboard to intarsia to colorful argyle patterns. Plus, get a special section demystifying heel and toe construction.

These seven original colorwork sock patterns to knit showcase Kathleen Taylor’s signature simple, stylish designs.

Stripes and Stairsteps Sock; Argyle Border Sock; One-Skein Checkerboard Sock; Nordic-Style Adult Sock; Snowflake House Sock;  Holiday Garland Sock; Mosaic Tile Sock.

Crochet at Work contains 20 fun, customisable dolls to crochet – you choose the skin and hair color, hair style, gender and outfit. Each doll has been dressed in clothing that reflects an aspirational career, so they’re perfect for adults wanting to crochet for little ones who say, When I grow up, I want to be a…’. Once you’ve learned the basic principles and techniques involved in crocheting the dolls, you can create any outfit you like.

With a comprehensive tools, materials and techniques sections, illustrated with helpful photographs, beginners will be able to enjoy the projects as much as experienced crocheters.

The Only Crochet Survival Guide You’ll Ever Need!

Learn shortcuts like how to change yarns halfway through a project.

See how professionals finish their crochet for a polished look.

Decipher the magic that makes crochet charts work.

PROBLEMS SOLVED!

• • Read crochet patterns like a pro
• • Learn when and how to fix your mistakes
• • Avoid finishing fiascos

GREAT PROJECTS TO MAKE

Practice your skills on six projects including the Time’s Square Bag, Granny Square Mug Blankies, Bubble-Wrap Scarf, and more. Pages of fabulous, get-organized tips will have you crocheting in no time.

Want to craft your own gorgeous felt flowers? These versatile blooms make unique table displays, cute gift toppers, fun accessories, and more. You'll find six inspiring, quick-to-make designs for fabulous flowers and corresponding leaves. Learn to make:

• Ravishing Rose
• Appealing Anemone
• Harmonious Hydrangea
• Lovely Lily
• Terrific Tulip
• Radiant Ranunculus
• Limitless Leaves

In this booklet, author Jen Carreiro, of SomethingTurqoise.com, offers detailed, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-trace templates for all of the floral components. With Felt Flowers, some fabric, a bottle of glue, and a few tools at hand, you'll have heaps of flowers in no time.

What better way to while away your time than to whittle? Peter Benson, author of Whittling Handbook, gives the first-timer the perfect introduction to the simple, yet pleasurable woodcarving pastime.

Colorful photographs show each step in the process of making a host of items with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. The handbook guides the user through the basics for simple projects then progresses to more intricate items. The first seven chapters explain the tools, knives, and wood needed as well as how to start and what to have in your toolbox.

Clearly presented, easy instructions show the whittler how to complete 20 fun projects, including:

• forks
• whistles
• spoons
• back scratchers
• perching birds
• dog head stick handles

Whittling is an art form and the handbook explores the time-honored craft of creating attractive objects at little cost. Peter Benson iterates that basic premise in the introduction: The big advantage of this hobby is there is no great initial expense. You can get under way with just a sharp knife, a safety glove, perhaps an apron, and a piece of wood. Even the wood can be found in the garden or countryside for no cost at all.

If you're looking for a beautiful and faithful companion then these gorgeous crocheted dogs have the right pedigree. Just as loyal and charming as the real thing, these 10 crocheted canines are sure to be everyone's best friend.

Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches and techniques you'll need to make your perfect pooch

If you enjoy making wirework jewelry and are looking for a new challenge then Mastering Wirework Jewelry is the perfect book for you. In this fabulous title by esteemed wireworker Rachel Norris you will find:

• 15 intricate and beautiful wirework jewelry projects to make. 
• detailed step-by-step tips to follow
• fully comprehensive tools, materials and techniques sections to provide all the know-how you need

Projects include: pendants, brooches and necklaces inspired by nature and animals.

Turn your ordinary projects into one-of-a-kind designs with Turning for Furniture. In this classic DVD, Ernie Conover shows you how to turn a beautiful assortment of furniture components -- including decorative chair legs and bed posts, knobs, pulls, and ornaments -- and increase your project options.

You'll also learn how to:

• Turn a simple chair stretcher
• Make custom knobs and pulls
• Turn chair legs
• Duplicate parts with ease
• Turn an offset foot

The next best thing to a private lesson, Turning for Furniture takes you right into expert woodworker Ernie Conover's shop for an unforgettable 55-minute lesson. You'll see firsthand exactly how to do the work -- the tools, the techniques, and the subtle rhythms of each process.

Impossible to miss a single step! Go directly to the chapter you want to watch and replay it as often as you want. Master it before you move on!