Book Review
The Wisdom of Our Hands
by Sarah White
In his creative manifesto The Wisdom of Our Hands, master woodworker Doug Stowe issues a call to crafts. His stirring guide to the creative life includes reflections on building skills, crafting communities, and achieving meaning. Stowe...
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Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style
by Sarah White
Chen Daiyu’s "Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style" explores the history of the elaborate craft and illustrates how to produce objects in a similar style with modern materials. Chinese goldwork embroidery includes padding, wherein a...
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The Happy Homebody
by Sarah White
Elizabeth Gray’s "The Happy Homebody" embraces the at-home lifestyle, delivering tips and inspiration for others to do the same. Staying in has been the recent reality for many people, making Gray’s field guide to enjoying being at...
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Kicking Glass
by Sarah White
Neile Cooper’s "Kicking Glass" explores stained glass-making with tutorials and colorful inspirations. Cooper’s book takes some of the mystery and fear out of making stained glass, outlining detailed information about setting up...
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Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers
by Sarah White
In "Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers", florist and gardener Sophie Longhurst advises new crafters on the tools and techniques needed to produce paper flowers that look like they came from nature, but that will never wilt. Using crepe...
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Creative Acrylics
by Sarah White
"Creative Acrylics" offers would-be artists an easy and colorful introduction to the medium. Painting with acrylics may seem daunting, but it is actually one of the more accessible painting options: painters don’t need a lot of tools...
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Fun & Funky Cross Stitch
by Sarah White
With a mix of retro style and modern sensibilities, Fun & Funky Cross Stitch includes more than 160 colorful, creative cross stitch designs and project ideas that tap into pop culture. The work of eight different artists, these...
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The Wheel of Wellness
by Sarah White
Encouraging equilibrium, peace, and joy, "The Wheel of Wellness" is a health guide whose realistic advice will help audiences improve their health and well-being. Heather Martin’s lifestyle book "The Wheel of Wellness" explores the...