In its multifarious coverage of particular ephemera, the collectors’ history "Cigar Box Lithographs Vol. 3" shows that commercial art reflects and perpetuates its culture. "Cigar Box Lithographs Vol. 3" is fascinating as it covers the... Read More

Christi Johnson’s "Mystical Stitches" encourages spiritual forms of artistic expression. Part arts and crafts book, part meditative spiritual guide, it reveals the power of symbols, showing how to create them through fiber arts. The... Read More

Stitching on organza produces ethereal effects, and Sarah Godfrey reduces the intimidation factor in working with this sheer and slippery material in "Organza Hoop Art". The book includes an introduction to materials and supplies and an... Read More

As a child, Kristen Schuhmann combined drops of dish soap and flavored extracts to see what kinds of scents resulted. This childhood game grew into a lifetime interest that she shares in her sprightly, informative guide, "All-Natural... Read More

Arne and Carlos are known for their whimsical knitting designs, and their "Field Guide to Knitted Birds" is a colorful, inspiring introduction to a habit-forming knit genre. The book’s small bird projects are all worked in the same... Read More

"Creative Play with Crochet" illustrates twelve yarn projects that are appropriate for beginners. These projects require large size hooks and yarn; each can be completed with speed. Finger crocheting, which requires no hooks at all, is... Read More

Andie Solar’s "Pretty Punch Needle" equips its audience to perform its fun and easy craft by introducing beginning techniques––and thirteen projects that don’t look like the work of beginners. Solar describes punch needle work in... Read More

Drawing cute animals is made straightforward and fun, thanks to Lulu Mayo’s "How to Draw a Bunny". Leaning on simple shapes—ovals, teardrops, triangles, and hearts—the book introduces an adorable collection of creatures, each of... Read More