The Sketchbook Challenge
Techniques, Prompts, and Inspiration for Achieving Your Creative Goals
Written by Sue Bleiweiss

Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: June 26, 2012
Price: $14.99

Have you ever bought a new sketchbook, opened to the first page, and thought, "Now what do I do?" Sue Bleiweiss and the talented minds behind The Sketchbook Challenge are here to help.

Imagine a supportive community of artists sharing the innermost pages of their sketchbooks and offering you tips and... Read more >

The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

Written by Nora Abousteit and Alison Kelly

Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: December 7, 2011
Price: $15.99

   If you’ve ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you. 
   Creating fashionable... Read more >

Toe-Up Socks in a Box
Essential Sock Techniques and 20 Toe-Up Patterns from Wendy Knits
Written by Wendy D. Johnson
Photographed by Alexandra Grablewski

Format: Non-traditional book, 51 pages
On Sale: November 2, 2010
Price: $14.99

Warm up to Toe-Up Socks!

Sock knitting has never been easier or more fun with these portable patterns from the beloved sock expert, Wendy Knits. Whether you are new to knitting or a veteran looking for inspiring projects, this deck includes 20 beautiful patterns and helpful tips to get you started knitting... Read more >

New Decoupage
Transforming Your Home with Paper, Glue, and Scissors
Written by Durwin Rice

Format: Trade Paperback
On Sale: February 5, 2008
Price: $19.95

Get ready to take decoupage way beyond its Victorian image. Contemporary decoupage works are made with family photos, magazine clippings, handmade papers, or any other image that strikes the artist’s fancy. Decoupage is a great way to get your cherished memories out of the scrapbook and on display, using them to... Read more >

Sewing in a Straight Line
Quick and Crafty Projects You Can Make by Simply Sewing Straight
Written by Brett Bara

Format: eBook
On Sale: July 19, 2011
Price: $15.99

Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.

Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Sewing in a Straight Line... Read more >

Linen, Wool, Cotton
25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics
Written by Akiko Mano

Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 14, 2009
Price: $17.95

Sewing with all-natural fabrics can make an incredible difference in the quality of the items we make, with a look and feel that provides the ultimate in comfort. The twenty-five simple sewing projects in this book offer home accessories made from linen, wool, and cotton, from durable linen aprons to cozy... Read more >

Polymer Clay Master Class
Exploring Process, Technique, and Collaboration with 11 Master Artists
Written by Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman

Format: eBook, 160 pages
On Sale: January 1, 2013
Price: $15.99

Learn the Signature Techniques of Top Polymer Clay Artists

Polymer Clay Master Class offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time... Read more >

Petal & Twig
Seasonal Bouquets with Blossoms, Branches, and Grasses from Your Garden
Written by Valerie Easton

Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: January 31, 2012
Price: $16.95

Forcing flowers to stand up and do tricks is the old way of flower bouquets. That called for flying in blossoms from around the world. The new way is so much more DIY and all about what's happening in the garden right now--no matter the season. Petal & Twig is full... Read more >

The Earring Style Book

Written by Stephanie A. Wells

Format: eBook
On Sale: July 20, 2011
Price: $16.99

Create an entire earring wardrobe—no stylist required
 
Stephanie Wells’s unique, trendsetting Double Happiness earrings have been regularly spotted on Oprah, Alicia Keys, Rachael Ray, and Beyoncé. Here, the award-winning designer shows you how to make 40 of her signature earring styles—without sacrificing time or budget.
 
You’ll learn basic jewelry making skills, as... Read more >

Japanese Bookbinding
Instructions From A Master Craftsman
Written by Kojiro Ikegami

Format: Hardcover, 148 pages
On Sale: June 1, 1986
Price: $39.95

A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases—the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books.

The authoritative text, written by one of Japan's leading professional bookbinders, has been fully adapted... Read more >