Made to Play!
Handmade Toys and Crafts for Growing Imaginations
Written by Joel Henriques

Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: October 11, 2011
Price: $18.95

Delight young children and encourage play through unique handmade toys. From sewn and stuffed musical instruments to interlocking paper building blocks and wooden animal figurines, the projects in this book are meant to encourage open-ended play. Organized by kid-loving subjects, the toys here follow the themes of Zoo; House; Blocks, Cars... Read more >

Color
A Natural History of the Palette
Written by Victoria Finlay

Format: eBook, 464 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2007
Price: $13.99

In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artist’s palette, Victoria Finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself.

How did the most precious color blue travel all... Read more >

The Paper Architect
Fold-It-Yourself Buildings and Structures
Written by Marivi Garrido and Ingrid Siliakus

Format: Hardcover
On Sale: February 3, 2009
Price: $24.95

The Taj Mahal may have taken 22 years to build, but you can do it in less than a day! Using crisp folds and a craft knife, you can easily recreate the world’s greatest architectural structures from ordinary sheets of paper. Whether you’re building the White House after dinner or crafting... Read more >

Crochet Lace Innovations
20 Dazzling Designs in Broomstick, Hairpin, Tunisian, and Exploded Lace
Written by Doris Chan

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: April 13, 2010
Price: $21.99

Everything crochet is new again!

Doris Chan is not just a crochet designer—she is a self-described “fiberazza, tinkerer, and crochet advocate.” And yet, when it came to exploring a few of the more traditional crochet techniques, such as Broomstick, Hairpin, and Tunisian crochet, she resisted. Why would anyone be interested in these... Read more >

Foxfire 12

Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Format: Trade Paperback, 576 pages
On Sale: September 14, 2004
Price: $19.95

For more than thirty years, Foxfire books have brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative-self-sufficiency, the art of natural remedies, home crafts, and preserving the stories and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution.

Foxfire 12 is the... Read more >

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts

Written by Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Format: eBook, 400 pages
On Sale: January 24, 2012
Price: $18.99

Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: the basics of sewing by hand or... 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 >

Knitting in Circles
100 Circular Patterns for Sweaters, Bags, Hats, Afghans, and More
Written by Nicky Epstein

Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: August 21, 2012
Price: $15.99

You won’t believe what you can make with knitted circles!
 
One circle can become a stylish hat or an adorable shrug. Two, and you have a unique handbag or cover-up. Knit more circles, and you can make show-stopping scarves, capes, sweaters, afghans—even a stunning lace dress.

Only Nicky Epstein... 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 >