Crafts & Hobbies

Botany in bricks! Take a closer look: This intricately illustrated compendium of flowers and plants has a LEGO(Reg TM) twist-the blooms are built of bricks! Inspired by the bestselling LEGO Botanical sets, this almanac combines floral facts, hand-drawn...

Stitch your love for Taylor Swift's music and style into fabulous crochet creations with Unofficial Taylor Swift Crochet. This captivating collection marries the world of crochet with the charm of the pop sensation, offering an amazing range of projects...

Zero Waste Patterns offers a modern approach to sustainable sewing. Using natural fabrics and core sewing techniques, learn how to stitch without waste and make a scandi-style collection of 20 garments. Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle...

If fear of the unknown is all that is preventing you from embarking on the satisfying hobby of model engineering, then this is the book that will banish your concerns. Author Harold Hall has established his reputation as a mentor to tyro model engineers...

Create a collection of 23 stylish homewares with this modern guide to working with clay. Covering the oldest and most traditional ways to make pots, Handbuilt is a beginner's guide to hand building with clay - no pottery wheel required. This book will...

Wire wrapping is a quick and easy technique that will take your jewelry making to the next level. A little wire, a few simple tools, and some brightly colored beads are all you need to start creating your own intriguing fashion statements. By adding new...

Spark your creativity and hone your drawing skills with this comprehensive art book for beginners-which includes interactive lessons and fun practice pages! Join master artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher as they guide you step-by-step through the...

This is the ultimate beginner's guide to the scroll saw. It features 25 skill-building chapters, each culminating in a relevant project. The new edition features an updated, objective guide to the latest equipment models. Use this ultimate beginner's...

In 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more...

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for...

Beautifully illustrated throughout, each month includes sections on stargazing, gardening tips, seasonal vegan recipes, home organization or crafting ideas, digital wellbeing practices, rituals, book club reads, folklore or ancient wisdom as told by...

Bestselling author Theodore Gray has spent more than a decade dreaming up, executing, photographing, and writing about extreme scientific experiments, which he then published between 2009 and 2014 in his monthly Popular Science column "Gray Matter."...

"This book will help you keep your plants healthy."-Minneapolis Star Tribune, 7 Books to Shake Up Your Home Decor Houseplants are more popular than ever before-especially with millennials, who are setting up their homes for the first time and discovering...

ENTER PLANET CUTE!!! Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Stuff teaches you how to draw anything and everything - people, animals, food and everyday objects - in an adorable manner. You don't need any specialist tools or materials to start drawing cute...

Get started on your crochet project, it’s never been easier! Designer Mariska Vos-Bolman (DIY Fluffies) has compiled a wealth of amigurumi knowledge and expertise in this book. Even if you're a crochet newbie, you'll be able to tackle all of these...

A charming, gorgeously illustrated botanical encyclopedia for your favorite romantic, local witch, bride-to-be, or green-thumbed friend.Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers...

Now with darker text (4th printing). Do you wish your knitting was better and that you had an expert knitter by your side to help you when it goes wrong? Then this is the book for you - it even has a special lay-flat binding so you can keep your hands...

Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share. Through more than 30 step-by-step projects, discover how to paint individual flowers and foliage, as well as beautiful botanical...

Boston-type bags, backpacks, pochettes, drawstrings and pouches in 35 different designs. With the full-size sewing patterns you can easily sew your costomized bags following the detailed instructions.About the AuthorTuva Publishing is an independent,...

Traditional or modern, vibrant or subtle, the possibilities of granny squares are endless! They captivate tones and lines much like a yarn canvas and come together as snuggly blankets, soft cushions, smart garments and much more. This unique granny...

These are beautifully delicate Christmas cross stitch designs to delight the heart and soul! If you love cross stitch, you need this book. Extremely pretty these designs from accomplished embroiderer Helene Le Berre are light and airy, using backstitch...

Crochet charming knotted loveys with this easy guide to amigurumi from Alyson Dratch and Lindsay McNutt, the designers and mothers behind Mama Made Minis. From snuggly farmyard friends like Lettie Lamb and CeeCee Chick to magical creatures like Una...

Making pom poms is fantastic fun for all the family and these wonderfully easy pom-pom projects are sure to brighten up your day. Ideal to make as gifts for young and old alike, you can choose from 17 projects, including a little lamb, a cute puppy, a...

The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin. YouTube sensation and the 'queen of radiant skin and...

Ganseys are hardwearing sweaters traditionally knitted for fishermen in and around the British Isles. Today, the styling and history of ganseys is as popular as ever and this collection of stitch patterns and projects brings the history of ganseys to a...

Draw funny dogs and get into a sunny mood. Draw comical cats and give your day a boost. If you feel like fun and have a pen. It's time to follow your imagination!. Hirameki - 'brainwave' or 'flash of inspiration' in Japanese - is where doodling and ...

Our homes are full of treasured items from the past. Hidden away from view but never thrown away, they are our links to the special people and events that tell our story. In this beautiful and inspiring book, Tilly Rose encourages you to seek out your...

This is a modern, stylish and practical guide to the traditional craft of bookbinding, written by the founders of the London Centre for Book Arts, a destination workshop space that attracts visitors from all over the world. Accessible enough...

Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear...

Create sensational crochet throws and accessories with this indispensable guide to mosaic crochet. Mosaic crochet is a cutting-edge technique that allows you to work two-colour patterns without having to change yarns in one row. You simply skip...

Making clothes for little ones is so much fun - whether you're sewing for your own children, grandchildren or friends' kids. Tilly & the Buttons: Mini Makes is the go-to resource for clothesmaking for babies and children, written by sewing trailblazer...

In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein does what no crochet author has done before: She offers detailed instructions for how to create 125 stitch patterns, plus she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in...

As natural materials such as wood, leather, rattan and cork continue to be used in the home, handmade woven objects, from bread baskets and trays to stools and screens, are fast becoming the must-have accessories of the contemporary interior. Master...

Led by beautiful photography, take an inspirational tour around the garden for helpful growing advice and step-by-step instructions for creating over 35 projects, edibles, and art from your garden. In A Woman's Garden, the creative force behind...

Offers a learning resource and projects for leathercrafters who believe that high quality matters! In this modern age of technology and speed, what is taught in master crafter Nigel Armitage's renowned workshop follows a very traditional and timeless...

CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HALLOWEEN CLASSIC!Your favourite witches are ready to put a spell on you in this official Hocus Pocus colouring book!The Sanderson sisters have returned and are ready to run amok once more! Light the Black Flame...

From award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy. Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a...

31 calming large print illustrations to colour, with tear-out pages so you can display your artwork - this is the perfect colouring book for adults of any age. 31 large print, easy-colour illustrations.1 illustration per page, so ink doesn't seep...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBeat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy.The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to...

Bestselling author Val Pierce gives you a seasonal treasure chest of ideas and patterns for festive crochet decor! Brand-new from best-selling author Val Pierce comes this fun, festive collection of mini crochet makes. Choose from decorations...