25 Bags to Knit: Beautiful Bags in Stylish Colours · Emma King · C&B Crafts I’ve always loved making my own bags, and I’m one of those women who think one can’t have too many bags. Some of my handmade bags have been rather hasty … Read more »
Reviewed by Sabine Schneider. Most crafters like their “crafty” books and often have a small library of useful guides. My stash of craft books is fairly small because styles and colours usually change faster than I can buy the often expensive books on knitting jerseys … Read more »
50 projects for turning found items into contemporary design “Without leaving the mall, you can buy pre-faded T-shirts with “vintage” graphics, distressed furniture with factory-applied patina, or home accessories that mimic the style of decades ago. Each gives the appearance of having a history and … Read more »
Focusing mainly on fibre arts and textiles, Crafty Girls’ Road Trip is a guide around New Zealand’s treasure troves for embroiderers, patchworkers, knitters, spinners and other crafty types. Organised geographically, it includes recommendations of good places to eat and nice places to stay as well … Read more »
From the moment you pick up Debbie Stoller’s third book Stitch ‘n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker, it’s pretty clear that this is no traditional approach to crochet. Full of puns and double-entendres (“voulez-vous crochet avec moi?”), The Happy Hooker is an engaging and well-designed … Read more »