Random House New Releases - Crafts and Hobbies - Between May 21, 2012 and June 20, 2013.

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

2013-06-18T00:30:00-05:00

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share
Written by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids focuses on craft projects that children, aged three to twelve, can make with their parents. These projects are fun, yet serve a practical purpose; children can wear, decorate, and play with what they make. Filled with ideas for a range of ages, skill levels, and interests, this book lets children's creativity run wild, while creating precious memories as parents and kids learn and create as a team.

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

2013-06-18T00:30:00-05:00

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share
Written by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Quilting on the Go by Jessica Alexandrakis

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Quilting on the Go English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take Anywhere
Written by Jessica Alexandrakis

Break Free from Your Sewing Machine
Imagine being able to quilt on vacation, at the beach, or virtually anywhere else you find yourself. Jessica Alexandrakis has traveled the world with her on-to-go sewing kit and small stash of fabric, creating strikingly modern patchwork along the way. Now she shares everything she's learned about this addictive, beginner-friendly technique.

• Sewing kit essentials that you can slip in your bag so you'll always be ready to stitch
• Color theory and stash organization tips for dramatic effects or scrap-happy results
• Creative patterns to combine hexagons, half-hexagons, diamonds, stars, squares, and triangles
• 10 step-by-step projects, including the hand-pieced Laptop Bag, Tanuki Stripe Throw, Falling Stars Baby Quilt, and Jessica's signature Travel Quilt
• 10 customizable quilt patterns with 40 vibrant color palette suggestions

Whether your style is classic or modern, Jessica offers a range of stunning projects, from small home accessories to full-size quilts, for all skill levels. So leave the sewing machine at home. Take your quilt to go.

Quilting on the Go by Jessica Alexandrakis

2013-06-11T00:30:00-05:00

Quilting on the Go English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take Anywhere
Written by Jessica Alexandrakis

The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Susan Partain

2013-06-05T00:30:00-05:00

The Polymer Clay Cookbook Tiny Food Jewelry to Whip Up and Wear
Written by Jessica Partain and Susan Partain

The Polymer Clay Cookbook celebrates favorite foods with 20 tiny, deliciously realistic food charms to make from polymer clay and fashion into unique jewelry. Styled as a cookbook for the beginning miniaturist "chef," the introductory chapters discuss the "basic ingredients" and techniques used for polymer clay and jewelry-making. The remainder of the book offers 20 "recipes" grouped by category: fruits, breakfast, lunch and dinner, sweets and snacks, and holiday foods. Each recipe has a list of "ingredients," step-by-step directions with photographs, and suggested variations. Each piece is presented as a particular finished jewelry item, such as a necklace, but readers are encouraged to adapt the piece into any type of jewelry they choose. Each chapter also includes one of the authors' own cherished recipes for real food, including Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls, Grandma's Pasta Sauce, Decadent Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes, and Mom's Holiday Sugar Cookies. Throughout, the authors--who are sisters--share their enthusiasm for family, sisterhood, and the tradition and feelings surrounding our favorite foods.

Tie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Tie-Dye Dye It, Wear It, Share It
Written by Shabd Simon-Alexander

THE MODERN TWIST ON TIE-DYE

Tie-dye has grown up and resurfaced as one of today’s most inspired looks. Whether dip-dye, shibori, ombré, or the traditional circle pattern, the new take on tie-dye is amazingly fresh, fashionable, and fun. In Tie-Dye: Dye It, Wear It, Share It, acclaimed fashion designer and artist Shabd Simon-Alexander shares her techniques for creating the innovative styles that make her own hand-dyed collection so popular. Packed with Shabd’s design secrets, color guidance, expert tips on making each piece distinctly your own, and twenty-two step-by-step projects for garments, accessories, and home décor items, this book will soon have you creating sophisticated dresses, leggings, scarves, tees, and more. Once you experience tie-dye like this, you’ll never think of it the same way again!

Tie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander

2013-06-04T00:30:00-05:00

Tie-Dye Dye It, Wear It, Share It
Written by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay by Katherine Dewey

2013-05-29T00:30:00-05:00

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures
Written by Katherine Dewey

eBook, 144 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies; Art - Sculpture | $14.99 | May 29, 2013 | 978-0-7704-3465-6 (0-7704-3465-7)

Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps.

Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes.

For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature—or sophisticated crafting—this book is a must-have.

Convertible Crochet by Doris Chan

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Convertible Crochet Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments
Written by Doris Chan

Trade Paperback, 144 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting; Crafts & Hobbies - Needlework; Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion | $21.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-307-96570-7 (0-307-96570-8)

Dare to Wear Crochet in More Ways Than One
Convertible Crochet is a brand new way to think about crochet fashion, exploded lace motifs, and flattering silhouettes. Award-winning designer Doris Chan helps you get more out of crochet with these endlessly adaptable patterns and techniques that can work with a variety of different looks, personal styles, and body shapes. You'll learn to personalize these designs by easily making alterations, adding removable elements, or simply styling the piece in an ingenious new way. Make it once. Wear it again and again.

Convertible Crochet by Doris Chan

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Convertible Crochet Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments
Written by Doris Chan

eBook, 144 pages | Potter Craft | Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting; Crafts & Hobbies - Needlework; Crafts & Hobbies - Fashion | $14.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-307-96571-4 (0-307-96571-6)

The Country Blacksmith by David L. McDougall

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

The Country Blacksmith
Written by David L. McDougall

Trade Paperback, 70 pages | Shire | Crafts & Hobbies - Metal Work; History; Architecture - Historic Preservation | $12.95 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-7478-1231-9 (0-7478-1231-4)

This book tells the story of the country blacksmith and his importance as the hub of village life. It describes his techniques, tools, and contribution to rural work. It includes the mythology of the blacksmith and the good fortune brought by horseshoes - and which way to hang them up! Thought at one time to be a declining craft, this book highlights the recent revival in blacksmithing with many young people taking up the craft in college course.

TOC: I: The blacksmith's trade /II: At the smithy /III: Marriages and powerful magic /IV: All in a day's work /V: Decline and wartime /VI: Blacksmith revival /Suggested reading /Places to visit /Index

The Country Blacksmith by David McDougall

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

The Country Blacksmith
Written by David McDougall

eBook, 64 pages | Shire | Crafts & Hobbies - Metal Work; History; Architecture - Historic Preservation | $7.95 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-7478-1362-0 (0-7478-1362-0)

This book tells the story of the country blacksmith and his importance as the hub of village life. It describes his techniques, tools, and contribution to rural work. It includes the mythology of the blacksmith and the good fortune brought by horseshoes - and which way to hang them up! Thought at one time to be a declining craft, this book highlights the recent revival in blacksmithing with many young people taking up the craft in college course.

Table of Contents: I: The blacksmith's trade /II: At the smithy /III: Marriages and powerful magic /IV: All in a day's work /V: Decline and wartime /VI: Blacksmith revival /Suggested reading /Places to visit /Index

Crafting with Cat Hair by Amy Hirschman

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Crafting with Cat Hair Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat
Written by Kaori Tsutaya
Translated by Amy Hirschman

eBook, 96 pages | Quirk Books | Crafts & Hobbies; Pets - Cats | $14.95 | May 21, 2013 | 978-1-59474-689-5 (1-59474-689-3)

Got fur balls?

Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!

Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids by RAISING QUIRK

2013-05-16T00:30:00-05:00

Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids 20 Crafts, Recipes, Activities, and More!
Compiled by RAISING QUIRK

eBook, 39 pages | Quirk Books | Crafts & Hobbies - Crafts for Children; Cooking; Family & Relationships - Activities | $0.00 | May 16, 2013 | 978-1-59474-696-3 (1-59474-696-6)

This summer, Raising Quirk’s mission is to keep your kids from ever having to say “I’m bored.” So we’ve rounded up our favorite crafts, recipes, games, and activities from Quirk Books titles and jam-packed them into our funnest, awesomest, and kid-friendliest e-sampler yet. Whether you’re taking your family on the road or stuck indoors on a rainy day, we’ve got you covered.

Projects include:

COOKING:
How to Teach a Kid to Cook
Robot Bites
Banana Split Pops
Little-Bitty Fudge Puppies

CRAFTING:
Bottle-Cap Frames
Starburst Straws
Turtle Magnet
Get Your Kid to Clean Up

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE:
Get Your Kid to Put On Sunscreen
Plan a Scavenger Hunt
Yakima! Choreograph a Fight Scene
Nick and Tesla’s Low-Tech (Practically No-Tech) Bottle Rocket and Launcher

RAINY DAY ANTICS:
Get Your Kid to Play Alone
Futaleufú Mattress Rafting
Put on a Comedy Show
Learn a Magic Trick

FUN ON THE GO:
How to Keep a Family Happy During Car Trips
Make Trail Mix and Hit the Trails!
How to Build a Sand Castle
Games to Play in the Car

Children don’t come with an owner’s manual, so Raising Quirk brings together advice, activities, entertainment, and, most important, other parents who still feel kinda like kids themselves. Our motto: We help cool parents raise cool kids. After all, parenting is a lifelong adventure, and we’re all in it together. Consider us your virtual playgroup and join us at Raising Quirk online.

Gummy Fun by Hisako Ogita

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Gummy Fun
Written by Hisako Ogita

Trade Paperback, 108 pages | Vertical | Cooking - Confectionery; Cooking - Desserts; Crafts & Hobbies - Dough | $14.95 | May 14, 2013 | 978-1-935654-90-2 (1-935654-90-X)

Gummi Fun - Confections have never been so cute or so crafty! Best selling cook Hisako Ogita returns to the US with her latest book that should tempt tastebuds and tickle funny bones as she combines candy-making with simple crafting and modern decorative design in Gummi Fun.

Hisako Ogita's Gummi Fun includes more than 40 gummi recipes and 8 different packaging and presentation techniques.

Recipes include:

FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICE FLAVORED:
Mandarin/ Grapefruit/ Grape/ Orange/ Acerola/ Lemon/ Carrot/ Tomato

MILK-BASED:
Dry Milk/ Yogurt

FRESH FRUIT PUREES:
Strawberry/ Kiwi Fruit/ Blueberry/ Cantalope/ Raspberry

CHUTNEYS AND JAMS:
Mango/ Apricot

CANNED FRUIT PUREES:
Pineapple/ Peach/ White Peach

JAPANESE TEA FLAVORED:
Sencha (loose green tea)/ Houjicha (roasted tea)/ Matcha (powdered green tea)

WESTERN TEAS & COFFEES:
Mint Tea/ Rose Hip Tea/ Caramel Milk Tea/ Earl Grey/ Coffee

AROMATIC GUMMI:
Creme de Cassis/ Grand Marnier/ Midori/ Campari/ Ginger/ Mint

GUMMI STYLE:
Gummi Pops/ Gummi Drops/ Fruit and Chocolate-Centered Gummi / Gummi Molds/ Rustic Gummi/ German Gummi Strips

Just Like Me Knits by Susan B. Anderson

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

Just Like Me Knits Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite Dolls
Written by Brandy Fortune
Foreword by Susan B. Anderson

Sweet Little Knits for Kids and Their Dolls

Little ones love to dress just like their favorite dolls or stuffed animals. In Just Like Me Knits, Brandy Fortune shows you how to create nineteen modern projects for children, with nineteen matching projects for 15-to-18-inch toy figures, perfect for Bamboletta and other popular dolls. Knit everyday favorites such as a striped raglan sweater for an adventurous boy to run around in; fancy dress-up clothes, including a princess ballerina wrap; and accessories like the irresistible lace socks that can be made to fit mom, child, or doll.
As the parent of two young, energetic girls and cofounder of the popular children’s magazine Petit Purls, Brandy Fortune is a practical knitter. She keeps the projects in this book simple and fast, making them accessible for busy beginners yet interesting enough for more experienced knitters. You’ll find everything you need to start knitting right away, including:

•      sizing, measuring, and customization help for creating children’s clothes
•      nineteen easy-to-follow patterns for garments and accessories for girls and boys age 3 through 10
•      a short guide to hand-sewing basic doll clothes, with five original patterns to create complete outfits for any doll or toy
•      a quick primer on knitting techniques and resources

The only thing that can make a handknit garment for a child even more special is a matching one for his or her huggable friend. You’ll love making these adorable projects for the children in your life, and they’ll love to help choose what they and their favorite dolls will wear.

Just Like Me Knits by Susan B. Anderson

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

Just Like Me Knits Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite Dolls
Written by Brandy Fortune
Foreword by Susan B. Anderson

Simply Precious Pop-Ups by Kiyoshi Kikuchi

2013-04-16T00:30:00-05:00

Simply Precious Pop-Ups Easy-to-Make and Beautiful 3D Greeting Cards
Written by Kiyoshi Kikuchi

When was the last time you picked up a pair of scissors? Was it when you cut open a letter envelope? Or what about that time you cut into that book a few millimeters? But if you think about it, those creaky scissors can be used for fun.

Now how about applying those scissors to something artistic and practical! They can be good friends and a source of magic when you want to make something for yourself or others. With a little wrist action and some paper those rusty scissors can turn little sheets into a bouquet of flowers! They can be used to celebrate or commemorate a special occasion. Or they can add color and beauty to a setting with little more than a traced pattern and some dexterity.

In Simply Precious Pop-Ups paper-crafter Kiyoshi Kikuchi offers up more than 50 easy to follow pop-up card patterns for everyone to enjoy! By simply following his large patterns crafters, young and old, can quickly make fun and attractive cards for any occasion.

Patterns include:

Holiday patterns - New Years, Girls Day, Valentine's, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas

Special occasions - Graduation, Weddings, New Job

More than a dozen Birthday Cards and Seasonal-themed cards!

The Artful Parent by Jean Van't Hul

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

The Artful Parent Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8
Written by Jean Van't Hul

Bring out your children’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 kids' art activities from the creator of www.ArtfulParent.com.

Art making is a wonderfully fun way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage your children’s creativity through art. You’ll learn how to set up an art space, how to talk to children about their artwork, how to choose the best art supplies (without breaking the bank), how to repurpose and organize the piles of art created, and even how to use kids' art activities to soften everyday transitions.

The more than sixty engaging kids' arts and crafts projects included here are accessible and developmentally appropriate for one- to eight-year-olds, and they’re a far cry from the cookie-cutter crafts many of us did in school as kids. From bubble prints to musical chairs art, these kids art activities allow children to explore art materials, techniques, and ideas as they grow more creative every day. With activities for downtimes, action art for releasing energy, and recipes for making your own art materials, this book is your guide for raising an artful family.

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material) by Sally Melville

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material) Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear
Written by Sally Melville

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting Essentials

What’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and fits exactly how you want it to. Pattern drafting has never been easier to understand as Sally breaks down each skill, including how to

• calculate your personal measurements, ease, and stitch patterns
• create a pattern for an existing garment that you love
• shape a variety of necklines, shoulders, sides, sleeves, and hemlines
• combine garment elements for an endless array of design possibilities
• rescue a project when it doesn’t turn out as expected
• finish your projects with a professional look
• knit 12 original projects that showcase the elements covered in the book

With Sally’s knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to adjust patterns to fit you better than ever and create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality.

Random House New Releases - Crafts and Hobbies - Between May 21, 2012 and June 20, 2013.

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and ShareWritten by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and ShareWritten by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Quilting on the Go by Jessica Alexandrakis

Quilting on the Go English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take AnywhereWritten by Jessica Alexandrakis

Quilting on the Go by Jessica Alexandrakis

Quilting on the Go English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take AnywhereWritten by Jessica Alexandrakis

The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Susan Partain

The Polymer Clay Cookbook Tiny Food Jewelry to Whip Up and WearWritten by Jessica Partain and Susan Partain

Tie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Tie-Dye Dye It, Wear It, Share ItWritten by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Tie-Dye by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Tie-Dye Dye It, Wear It, Share ItWritten by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay by Katherine Dewey

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic FiguresWritten by Katherine Dewey

Convertible Crochet by Doris Chan

Convertible Crochet Customizable Designs for Stylish GarmentsWritten by Doris Chan

Convertible Crochet by Doris Chan

Convertible Crochet Customizable Designs for Stylish GarmentsWritten by Doris Chan

The Country Blacksmith by David L. McDougall

The Country Blacksmith Written by David L. McDougall

The Country Blacksmith by David McDougall

The Country Blacksmith Written by David McDougall

Crafting with Cat Hair by Amy Hirschman

Crafting with Cat Hair Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your CatWritten by Kaori Tsutaya Translated by Amy Hirschman

Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids by RAISING QUIRK

Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids 20 Crafts, Recipes, Activities, and More!Compiled by RAISING QUIRK

Gummy Fun by Hisako Ogita

Gummy Fun Written by Hisako Ogita

Just Like Me Knits by Susan B. Anderson

Just Like Me Knits Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite DollsWritten by Brandy Fortune Foreword by Susan B. Anderson

Just Like Me Knits by Susan B. Anderson

Just Like Me Knits Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite DollsWritten by Brandy Fortune Foreword by Susan B. Anderson

Simply Precious Pop-Ups by Kiyoshi Kikuchi

Simply Precious Pop-Ups Easy-to-Make and Beautiful 3D Greeting CardsWritten by Kiyoshi Kikuchi

The Artful Parent by Jean Van't Hul

The Artful Parent Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8Written by Jean Van't Hul

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material) by Sally Melville

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material) Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great KnitwearWritten by Sally Melville

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share
Written by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share
Written by Editors of Martha Stewart Living

Quilting on the Go English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take Anywhere
Written by Jessica Alexandrakis

Quilting on the Go English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take Anywhere
Written by Jessica Alexandrakis

The Polymer Clay Cookbook Tiny Food Jewelry to Whip Up and Wear
Written by Jessica Partain and Susan Partain

Tie-Dye Dye It, Wear It, Share It
Written by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Tie-Dye Dye It, Wear It, Share It
Written by Shabd Simon-Alexander

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures
Written by Katherine Dewey

Convertible Crochet Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments
Written by Doris Chan

Convertible Crochet Customizable Designs for Stylish Garments
Written by Doris Chan

The Country Blacksmith
Written by David L. McDougall

The Country Blacksmith
Written by David McDougall

Crafting with Cat Hair Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat
Written by Kaori Tsutaya
Translated by Amy Hirschman

Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids 20 Crafts, Recipes, Activities, and More!
Compiled by RAISING QUIRK

Gummy Fun
Written by Hisako Ogita

Just Like Me Knits Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite Dolls
Written by Brandy Fortune
Foreword by Susan B. Anderson

Just Like Me Knits Matching Patterns for Kids and Their Favorite Dolls
Written by Brandy Fortune
Foreword by Susan B. Anderson

Simply Precious Pop-Ups Easy-to-Make and Beautiful 3D Greeting Cards
Written by Kiyoshi Kikuchi

The Artful Parent Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8
Written by Jean Van't Hul

Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material) Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear
Written by Sally Melville