Nature’s Knit-ch Book of Singlets and Light Covers is an inspiring and accessible crafting book featuring twenty creative patterns for lightweight knits. Canadian knitwear designer Carol Balogh’s Nature’s Knit-ch Book of Singlets... Read More

Linda P.J. Lipsen’s "Pressed Plants" is a hobbyist’s botany book marked by deep wisdom. The book gives plant lovers the information they need to collect, press, and organize their own plant specimens. The sequential chapters document... Read More

Charity L. Bedell’s "Container Magic" makes crafting spells in self-contained receptacles easy. First covering the types of containers to use, with details on how to clean, fill, and dispose of them, the book takes a practical approach... Read More

Hand embroidery can be a means of learning about oneself according to Hope Brasfield’s "Satisfying Stitches", a crafting book with cute, accessible patterns for people new to the practice. Herein, embroidery is a “corrective... Read More

Stewart Lawrence Sinclair’s "Juggling" is a memoir, an analysis, and a guide; it examines the role of the hobby in Sinclair’s personal search for meaning. Through a series of linked essays, "Juggling" pivots between relating... Read More

Cigar Box Lithographs: Volume IV is a captivating survey of American and Canadian history. Charles J. Humber’s enthusiastic passion for social history and antiques enriches Cigar Box Lithographs: Volume IV. Between 1880 and 1920—the... Read More

Mary W. Kerr provides plenty of inspiration and tips for working with worn quilts and orphaned blocks in "The Art of Make-Do Quilting". Old quilts and unfinished blocks can often be found in antique and thrift stores, prompting quilters... Read More

Glimpsing into a superhero-stocked world of adventure, "Legends" is an entertaining introduction to a thrilling and expansive new game. Jack and Chad Matchette’s Legends: The Superhero Role Playing Game provides a full set of rules and... Read More