Category: General | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction
For the mothers of the disappeared in 1970s Argentina, protest was difficult. Every Thursday they marched in front of government buildings wearing headscarves embroidered with the names of their lost children. Through sewing, they found a way to campaign. In Tudor England Mary, Queen of Scots was under ...Show more
Category: Origami & Paper
Celebrate humanity in all its quirkiness with this entertaining collection of paper models Master paper artist Marc Kirschenbaum celebrates humanity with his whimsical new collection of customizable paper people. These twelve unique characters can be customized in endless ways--you can even attach your ...Show more
Category: General
Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade. Featuring over 70 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a deeper insight into some of your favourite cr ...Show more
Category: Embroidery/Sewing
Japanese style has long been admired for its grace and artistry. Add to that a sense of fun, and you have the "Stylish Dress Book." Complete with stunning full-color photos, this book gives you instructions and pull-out patterns for 26 relaxed and comfortable yet elegant dresses and tops--pretty, timele ...Show more
Category: General
Experience the thrill of seeing the 'Big Five' by embarking on a safari of the knitted kind from the comfort of your armchair. Sarah Keen's latest book is packed full of fabulous safari animals to knit, as well as a jeep to take you on your imaginary adventure of a lifetime. Inside you will find 25 anim ...Show more
Category: Embroidery/Sewing
Meredith works with a unique form of embroidery, creating sculptural artworks with a domestic sewing machine and water-soluble fabric. Her ethereal embroideries explore and celebrate the beauty of nature, inspired by the patterns and structures and forms of coral, leaves, and shells. Her artwork is brea ...Show more
Category: Handcrafts
Ceramics is back in a big way, experiencing a steady surge of interest and popularity not seen since the 1970s. The return to the handmade, driven by our increasingly digital lives, means there are now more makers, sellers, and collectors than ever. There is also a new desire for unique objects made by ...Show more
Category: Origami & Paper
"Through the intricate art of origami, LaFosse and Alexander succeed in educating all ages about wildlife conservation and the importance of preserving our Earth's endangered animals." --Jack Hanna A portion of the proceeds benefit wildlife conservation. An interactive way to foster ap ...Show more
Category: Embroidery/Sewing
A bumper book of over 60 creative projects to inspire and challenge budding young sewers. Young crafters who are keen to learn to sew, or simply want to improve their basic sewing skills, need look no further than My Big Book of Sewing. Packed with over 60 creative projects carefully selected t ...Show more
Category: Painting/Drawing
Learn to paint light and shade like an expert with popular author and teacher Hazel Soan Mastering light and shadow is the key to successful watercolors, and Hazel Soan shows you how to see through the eyes of an artist and develop fantastic paintings. Packed with her colorful artworks, this helpful g ...Show more
Category: Embroidery/Sewing
Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intr ...Show more
Category: Origami & Paper
Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can v ...Show more
