Crafts

Feminist cross-stitch : 40 bold & fierce patterns book cover

Feminist cross-stitch : 40 bold & fierce patterns

Stephanie Rohr

746.443 /Rohr
Crafts

Make a statement and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time with these 40 feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns!

Beth's picture

Good introduction to cross stitch for beginners, with lots of easy patterns. The Rosie The Riveter will give you something to shoot for! -Beth

Japanese paper flowers : elegant kirigami blossoms, bouquets, wreaths and more book cover

Japanese paper flowers : elegant kirigami blossoms, bouquets, wreaths and more

Hiromi Yamazaki

745.54 /Yamazaki
Crafts

This book shows you how to create decorative works of floral art from the least expensive and most versatile craft material available colored paper! Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are among the most delicate and beautiful examples of paper art in the world. This inspirational how-to guide showcases 31 gorgeous Japanese floral designs that can virtually pass for the real thing although they never wilt! Are you looking for a creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home or workplace, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding or other special event? All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including: 5 different romantic roses, Frilly carnations, Sensuous tulips, Dramatic anemones, Flashy dahlias, 3 types of cheerful daisies, 3 types of bold sunflowers, 3 types of graceful lilies. And many more! Simple instructions and colorful step-by-step photos show novice paper crafters how to make each flower, as well as how to gather them into jaw dropping bouquets. There are even instructions describing how the flowers can be used in 18 amazing ways for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining - including: Spectacular wreaths, Decorative ornaments, Floral pens, Customized photo frames, Individualized bookmarks. Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! Simply cut the papers into the appropriate shapes, curl and arrange the leaves and petals as indicated, and use a dot of craft glue to create realistic paper blossoms and bouquets. Create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!

Beth's picture

If you like cutting paper snowflakes you should give this a try. Kirigami - the art of Japanese cut paper flowers. -Beth

DIY for dog lovers : 36 paw-some canine crafts book cover

DIY for dog lovers : 36 paw-some canine crafts

Kat Roberts

745.5 /Roberts
Crafts

From a cute Pomeranian mug to a bone-shaped welcome mat, this companion to Crafting for Cat Ladies features 36 charming projects for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. There are irresistibly adorable items to decorate your home, accessorize your outfits, entertain guests, and (of course) pamper your pooch. And they're all easy to make, thanks to plenty of step-by-step photos, templates, and beginner-friendly crafting techniques. Bring whimsy to your wardrobe with Dalmatian-print trousers, customize a leash and collar for your cherished pup, design a dachshund shopping bag, create sweet "paw-ty" favors, and so much more! --Publisher

Beth's picture

Simple fun dog-ish crafts for all ages (with a little help). -Beth

An embroidery book of stitch craft : simple stitches & peculiar patterns book cover

An embroidery book of stitch craft : simple stitches & peculiar patterns

Gayla Partridge

746.44 /Partridge
Crafts

Step inside a world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns. Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of phrenology, anatomy, floral design, and Ouija to create deeply imaginative embroidery art. Through extraordinary, stylized photography and detailed close-ups of her designs, readers learn about Partridge's sources of inspiration, technique, and modern twists on an age-old craft. From the anatomy of snakes to bountiful bouquets, from Dia de Los Muertos to a threaded Virgin Mary, readers will be inspired to follow Partridge's exclusive designs, and to create their own. The intricate pieces in Stitchcraft are entirely achievable with basic embroidery stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, enchanting embroidery beginners and experts alike. --from Amazon.

Mari's picture

Creepy and macabre portraits of extremely beautiful and detailed embroidery with phrenology, anatomy, floral design, and Ouija themes. The patterns included are simple but Patridge leaves a lot of room for creativity with suggestions about stitches and techniques to try to recreate her designs with your own twist. -Mari

What to knit when you're expecting : simple mittens, blankets, hats & sweaters for baby book cover

What to knit when you're expecting : simple mittens, blankets, hats & sweaters for baby

Nikki Van De Car

746.432 /VanDeCar
Crafts

Contains thirty knitting patterns sized to fit infants through the first year.

Heidi K's picture

This is a great book of knitting patterns for baby stuff! Whether knitting for your own baby or someone else's, this is not a pattern book to be missed. Really cute (and simple) baby pants and shorts were a highlight for me, and a couple different baby blanket options - one simpler, one more difficult for those feeling adventurous. -Heidi K

Free-motion meandering : a beginners guide to machine quilting book cover

Free-motion meandering : a beginners guide to machine quilting

Angela Walters

746.46 /Walters
Crafts

"Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion machine quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process. Practice 8 meandering stitches for beginners plus unique modifications for each, with step-by-step visuals and quilted samples. Improve your free-motion quilting, disguise mistakes, and transition between designs with ease."--Publisher's description.

Beth's picture

If you've ever wanted to learn how to machine quilt with your home sewing machine, I highly recommend Angela Walters and either her YouTube show The Midnight Quilt Show or this book Free-Motion Meandering. She makes it seem so simple. Meandering is a simple designed that is repeated to fill in an area on a quilt, and once you learn one or two designs you're on your way! -Beth

Making tiny toys in wood : ornaments & collectible heirloom accents book cover

Making tiny toys in wood : ornaments & collectible heirloom accents

Howard Clements

688.72 /Clements
Nonfiction, Crafts

"Miniature woodworking for maximum enjoyment. Create delightful holiday ornaments that double as small toys with this easy-to-follow guidebook. Making Tiny Toys in Wood provides full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for 15 working miniature masterpieces. From tugboats and tractors to windmills and wagons, these nostalgic moving toys make great Christmas decorations as well as keepsake gifts for family and friends. They're a great way to reuse and repurpose scrap wood, and require only minimal painting. All you need is a scroll saw, a drill, and some glue to create memorable heirloom collectibles. Make your own collectible toy holiday ornaments: 15 full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions ; Charming mini toys with moving parts ; Easy scrill saw projects that don't take a lot of wood or tools ; Great way to reuse and repurpose scrap wood ; Make great keepsake gifts." -- back cover.

Beth's picture

If you have basic woodworking tools and want to learn to make wooden toys this book is a good start. -Beth

Mini crochet creatures : 30 amigurumi animals to make book cover

Mini crochet creatures : 30 amigurumi animals to make

Lauren Bergstrom

746.434 /Bergstrom
Nonfiction, Crafts

"The interest in Japanese amigurumi is explored in minature in this charming new title. Gorgeous and cute, these projects may be small but they are bursting with personality, making perfect gifts for friends and family. These tiny creatures can be used in a variety of imaginative ways--as key rings, jewelry accessories or just displayed as adorable trinkets in their own right. All the basic crochet techniques you will need are clearly explained along with step-by-step illustrations making Mini Crochet Creatures perfect for beginners upwards. Anyone unsure about working in this scale can simply practice with larger hooks and thicker yarn--the patterns are exactly the same. The animals are divided into six categories: farm, small, woodland, pet, sea and zoo so there is something for everyone from an elephant or a whale down to a squirrel, piglet, bunny and even a ladybird or butterfly!"--Amazon.com.

Beth's picture

30 fun amigurumi to make with step by step instructions. -Beth

Stitch & sew : beautifully embroider 31 projects book cover

Stitch & sew : beautifully embroider 31 projects

Aneela Hoey

746.44 /Hoey
Nonfiction, Crafts

Beth's picture

Great ideas for holiday gifts. -Beth

Merry makers : patchwork quilts and projects to celebrate the season book cover

Merry makers : patchwork quilts and projects to celebrate the season

746.46 /Merry
Nonfiction, Crafts

Beth's picture

Lots of fun holiday themed sewing projects. -Beth