The Party Dress Book
How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room
Written by Mary Adams
Foreword by Amy Sedaris

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 9, 2010
Price: $24.99

The best dress. In any room. On any occasion. That’s a promise.
 
Attention fashionistas, glamourattis, and twirling enthusiasts everywhere: The Party Dress Book is the book you’ve been waiting for. Get an inside look at the inspiration, work, and techniques of creative dressmaking of celebrated New York designer Mary Adams. A unique... Read more >

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

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: March 26, 2013
Price: $17.99

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...

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Mastering Color Knitting
Simple Instructions for Stranded, Intarsia, and Double Knitting
Written by Melissa Leapman

Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: November 9, 2010
Price: $22.99

One of the reasons knitting and colorwork master Melissa Leapman first learned to knit was her wish to make one special project—a sweater using Fair Isle technique. Now, for the first time, she brings her passion for advanced color knitting to knitters who want to knit with any and every color... Read more >

New Dress a Day
The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts
Written by Marisa Lynch

Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: October 16, 2012
Price: $20.00

GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY!
 
Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement... Read more >

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book
Singin', Praisin', Raisin'
Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Format: Trade Paperback, 528 pages
On Sale: August 30, 2011
Price: $18.95

For almost half a century, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia.  Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution.
 
The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book continues the beloved tradition of... Read more >

Amazing Crochet Lace
New Fashions Inspired by Old-Fashioned Lace
Written by Doris Chan

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: November 21, 2006
Price: $21.95

Crochet just got chic.

From the runways of Paris to the sidewalks of small towns, crochet has emerged as a cool and sophisticated fashion trend.

And nothing is cooler than doing it yourself–quickly and easily. Inspired by vintage patterns, Doris Chan presents twenty fresh, fantastic designs for beginner and advanced crocheters alike... Read more >

A Victorian Flower Dictionary
The Language of Flowers Companion
Written by Mandy Kirkby
Foreword by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Format: eBook, 192 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2011
Price: $13.99

“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”
 
Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of...

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Foxfire 7

Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Edited by Paul Gillespie

Format: Trade Paperback, 512 pages
On Sale: March 1, 1982
Price: $19.95

The seventh Foxfire volume  presents traditions of mountain religious heritage,  covering ministers, revivals, baptisms,  gospel-singing, faith healing, camp meetings, snake handling,  and more. Read more >

The Art of Metal Clay, Revised and Expanded Edition (with DVD)
Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Written by Sherri Haab

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: July 27, 2010
Price: $24.99

The bestselling The Art of Metal Clay returns—revised and expanded to highlight the latest developments in this exciting medium!
 
Since it was first published in 2004, The Art of Metal Clay has introduced thousands of readers to metal clay—the moldable, malleable clay that becomes pure metal after it’s fired. Now author, designer... Read more >

The Art of Encaustic Painting
Contemporary Expression in the Ancient Medium of Pigmented Wax
Written by Joanne Mattera

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2001
Price: $29.95

Encaustic is a waxed-based painting medium characterized by luminous color and a lush surface. It's an ancient art, dating as far back as Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, and today is enjoying a revival.

Here is the first comprehensive guide available on mastering this beautiful yet demanding medium. In The... Read more >