Crafts, Hobbies, & Collecting
 
September / October 2023
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No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects : 50 Elegant Projects to Make for the Home
by Charlotte Vannier

 If you've ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects is the perfect place to start -- no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed! A complete, beginner-friendly guide, this is an exciting resource that's filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay making basics. Over 50 elegant but simple clay projects -- ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, and more -- are featured with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Also included are tons of decorative technique tutorials to try. Combining simple skills with an elevated design aesthetic, this craft book is a must-have for any maker and DIYer!
The beginner's guide to decorating pottery : an introduction to glazes, patterns, inlay, luster, and dimensional designs
by Emily Reinhardt

Supporting the creative process, this instructional guide to decorating pottery surfaces emphasizes learning new skills, having fun and embracing imperfection as you create designs and patterns on clay that have a distinctive, modern feel and are beginner friendly. Illustrations.
Painting abstract nature on canvas : a guide to creating vibrant art with watercolour and mixed media
by Jane Betteridge

"Whether you are starting your painting journey or wish to improve your skills, abstract painting is achievable and satisfying for artists. Jane Betteridge is known for her use of vibrant color and she shows you the way to combine watercolor and mixed media and achieve great results. Using watercolor, inks, pastels, and other media, this book will help you to explore the abstract world of art. The book demonstrates skills and steps to start your art work, how to avoid pitfalls, and gives you inspirational ideas to start"
Modern watercolor botanicals : a creative workshop in watercolor, gouache, & ink
by Sarah Simon

"Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels-beginner to advanced-that teaches everything you need to know about watercolor using easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Learn how to paint and advance your skills using pieces of beautiful, traceable artwork, including detailed wildflowers, shade tropical leaves, eucalyptus wreaths, and more"
Barndominiums : Your Guide to a Perfect, Inexpensive Dream Home
by Chris Peterson

Plan your barn-conversion dream home guided by inspiring real-life examples and practical, cost-effective solutions. Move over she sheds, the next innovation in real estate is a full-on house! That's right: the customizable and cost-efficient barndominum, offering plenty of space and plenty of style. In Barndominiums, author Chris Peterson, a three-decade veteran home improvement author, tours through barndos nationwide in search of the latest and greatest in barndominium living. With beautiful photographs from real-life owners and builders, this book will guide you to create your perfect barndominium!
White and Faded : Restoring Beauty in Your Home and Life
by Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg

Taking readers on a stunning photographic tour of her restored English homes, the founder of the U.K. brand White & Faded provides insights into both the literal and metaphorical aspects of white and faded, along with restoration tips, decorative ideas, inspiration and the author's own remarkable story of trauma, love and rediscovered identity. Illustrations.
Fiber Arts
How to Embroider Texture and Pattern : 20 Designs That Celebrate Pattern, Color, and Pop-Up Stitching
by Melissa Galbraith

Featuring 20 step-by-step embroidery projects of beautiful landscapes, desert canyons, unique flora, and more, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern is filled with vibrant embroidery patterns inspired by wanderlust that will challenge and grow your skills as you bring these beautiful outdoor scenes to life. 
The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary : 500 Patterns for Textures, Lace, Aran Cables, Colorwork, Motifs, Edgings and More
by Lydia Klos

This book features 500 innovative knitting stitch patterns. The stitches are divided into sections by type of stitch: texture, lace, cables, flower and leaf patterns, bobbles, lifted stitches, Fair Isle, intarsia, borders, and more.
Retro crochet style : 15 beginner-friendly patterns to create your vintage-inspired closet
by Savannah Price

Providing beginner-friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, this ultimate guide to retro crocheted clothes features the best elements of style from the‘60s and‘70s, along with fun, colorful vintage motifs, for creating a fabulous, one-of-a-kind wardrobe. Original. Illustrations.
Dressmaking : the easy guide
by Helen Rhiannon

"From just 5 basic patterns elements, learn to mix and match these elements to create over 80 different bespoke garments that are unique to you. With full-size patterns to cater for dress sizes 2 to 42​"
Enchanted garden cross-stitch : 20 designs celebrating birds, blossoms, and the beauty in our own backyards
by Gail Bussi

"20 cross-stitch designs in Gail Bussi's signature chalk art style, featuring garden flowers and wildlife, many with inspirational words of encouragement. Each project includes chart, finished photo, materials, and full instructions"

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