Learn about the five different rug-making techniques - rug hooking, punch needle rugs, prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs - and how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is...

Unlock the art of knitting: Expert guidance, easy projects, and essential tips to begin your knitting journey with confidence! Renowned knitting expert Lynne Rowe will be your trusted mentor, walking you through every step of the way. With Lynne's expert guidance, you'll...

Learn how to knit--from a simple square to an entire sweater! "This valuable debut guide from Stark tells beginners all they need to know to get started knitting."-- Publishers Weekly "This book's bright colors plus the ease of following Stark's instructions just might result in...

From Elizabeth Zimmermann, who "revolutionized the art of knitting" (New York Times), the classic knitting bible that removes the frustration and puts the fun back into knitting with easy-to-follow instructions and timeless designs. Do you love to knit--and hate to purl?...

Fancy a wardrobe full of luxurious leather accessories without the painful price tag? This collection of 20 luxe leather projects is perfect if you're looking for original, high quality projects made from leather, all of which can be made on a domestic sewing machine or with hand...

16 gorgeous beaded jewelry projects for intermediate-to-advanced beaders, featuring one-of-a-kind, nature-inspired designs.  "The elaborate process of creating tiny beaded works of art has never been so well-captured." --Booklist (Starred...

Clear, photo-illustrated instruction for learning the practical and artisanal craft of blacksmithing Keen on making your own custom cutlery? Want to make your own fireplace tools or even your own garden art? The Beginner's Guide to Blacksmithing,...

Discover and fall in love with the ancient art of marbling paint in this modern guide! With more than 30 different patterns to create and a step-by-step interactive workbook to encourage practice, you'll learn all the marbling techniques, from chevron and feathering to stone and scallop. From...

Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls--tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels will be eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn using the trusted advice of this practical and fun book. ...

Weaving is a highly accessible craft -- over, under is the basic technique -- but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative...

At last, a beginner's guide to needle felting that tells you everything you need to know to get started! Featuring 12 exciting projects. This is the book authors Roz Dace and Judy Balchin wish they had been given when they started out on their felting journey. A complete course...

Leather Crafting Starter Book is the perfect introduction to leather working for complete beginners. Anyone who wants to learn this traditional craft can get started right away with step-by-step presentations of basic techniques, from stitching and hand sewing to dyeing, punching, applique,...

"An excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making. [...] While nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close." ―Library Journal Starred Review Ready, set, throw! If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel, or if you...