Finishing a knitting project well is key to having it turn out the way the knitter really wants. Without good planning from the beginning and the proper choice of finishing techniques, such as seaming, edging, placing buttonholes, and... Read More

The change-the-world spirit of feminism combines with the DIY attitude of craft in this irreverent and inspiring book of projects with a saucy, sarcastic bent. Options include feminist badges of honor, sequined flames on a bra, feminist... Read More

In "Block Genius", Sue Voegtlin aims to take the guesswork—and the math—out of quilting, for quilters of all skill levels. She does this by providing exploded diagrams for more than 200 quilt blocks worked on grids of 2x2, 3x3, 4x4,... Read More

Bulky, super bulky, and jumbo yarns are making a big impact in fashion and in knitting. The large scale makes for dramatic garments that knit up quickly, and this is a fun way to play with texture and color when combining yarns to make... Read More

Jensen broadens "The Garden Interior" through recollections of a traveled and well-read life. David Jensen’s "The Garden Interior" beckons down the garden path—literally, and without a single bud of deception. In this memoir of... Read More

To deepen their connection to and love of the natural world, naturalists, writers, and ordinary folk have long used journals to memorialize their observations from nature jaunts. The best definitions of such love include phrases like... Read More

These are sophisticated coloring spaces for adults and teens seeking relaxation. Joining the ranks of the popular new selections of adult coloring books is Lana Sajaja’s "Relaxing Doodles". As the title suggests, the focus of the book... Read More

Complete with a library of stitches, this knitting how-to book is perfect for beginners. For those interested in learning how to knit, "Knitbook" provides a solid foundation of all the basics and will prepare newbie knitters well for... Read More