Matthew Budman’s "Book Collecting Now" is both an enthusiastic, clear-eyed look at book collecting in the digital age and an info-rich primer for those who want to begin, expand, or refocus their collections. Despite predictions, print... Read More

In "Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends", Sachiko Susa demonstrates the simple techniques that lead to lifelike miniature dogs, cats, hamsters, and hedgehogs. Needle felting, the art of fusing roving wool into shapes by poking it with a... Read More

Knitting with giant yarn and fiber has been popular for years, but fat fibers can be quite expensive and difficult to care for. Knit and crochet designer Erin Black wants to make big projects more accessible and usable in the home, so... Read More

In Pure & Simple, wool artist Maggie Bonanomi turns her rustic-chic design eye to easy projects that can be done at home without special equipment or skills. The book’s seventeen projects reflect the natural world, with items like... Read More

Civilization befell humanity in spurts of luck and cleverness: managing fire, sharing food, affection communicated in the gift of a flower, speech, discovering that a bunch of ripe grapes left in the hollow of a boulder or grain soaked... Read More

All the happy inspiring talk about the importance of playful creativity in a healthy life makes for good copy on a greeting card, but creativity is also a deadly serious, learned process to professional painters, potters, chefs,... Read More

Embroiderers of all skill levels will be inspired by the book’s easy designs, and will be delighted to see how to complete many simple projects in the pockets of time they find throughout the day. "Lunch-Hour Embroidery" from... Read More

Interacting with these tranquil scenes makes for a restful pastime. Best Loved Psalms is a peaceful coloring book featuring idyllic nature scenes and soothing psalms. The first half of the coloring book concentrates on animals and nature... Read More