Crafts Recent Picks

June 2009

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French girl knits, by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes.
"... with sensuously feminine, superbly fitted garments, fashioned in luxurious yarns, using innovative seamless construction methods. Known in the knit and crochet community for her pattern company, French Girl, the author utilizes inventive combinations of texture, colour, and stitch patterns coupled with timeless, figure-flattering silhouettes to fashion-enticing projects for knitters of all skill levels and body types... (Amazon UK)

Ribbons & trims, by Annabel Lewis.
"Ribbons and Trims" is a celebration of maximalism in interiors, with a wealth of inspiring and creative ideas for adding a decorative touch to your home. With her natural flair for colour and texture, nothing is too daunting or avant garde for Annabel. Everything from curtains, blinds, bed covers and furniture to cushions, throws, lamp shades and photo frames can be updated, customized and given a new lease of life to create a focal point, a burst of colour, idiosyncrasy and humour. (Amazon UK)

Last-minute patchwork + quilted gifts, by Joelle Hoverson.
This guide, from the team that wrote the bestselling "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts," features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them. (Library Catalogue)

Beads, buttons & lace, by Jennie Atkinson.
Including cushions, blankets, bolsters for the home and deliciously lacy dresses and tops, as well as accessories such as bags, socks and slippers. Beads and buttons adorn many of the projects and give them a special magic and glamour. Instructions on special techniques are included, along with patterns for fancy edgings and alternative stitches. (Amazon Uk)

A quilter's diary: by Mimi Dietrich
Have you ever wanted to write your life story, but didn't know where to begin? With fabric as your paper and a needle as your pen, you'll never be lost for words again! "A Quilter's Diary" shows readers how to tell your own story using 100 pieced and appliquéd block patterns.... This volume also includes dozens of helpful, practical hints and tips, plus a gallery of quilts to inspire (Amazon UK)

The crafter culture handbook, by Amy Spencer.
This fun, new manual explores the crafting movement that is sweeping the globe, with a series of creative projects for all wannabe crafters...Amy Spencer gives practical advice and examines the politics behind the crafting trends. Crafters are aware of the impact of their actions and create as part of a radi-cal form of political protest. Through interviews with those involved, she explores these simple acts and their impact. (Library Catalogue)

Image transfer on clay, by Paul Andrew Wandless.
Contemporary ceramists have adapted traditional printmaking procedures to transfer images onto clay surfaces. And, with this thorough resource, anyone can take advantage of these techniques in their own home studio-even those with no printmaking background. The simple processes don't require fancy equipment. ...Each method is carefully laid out in numerous photos, and shown on a finished piece. (Library Catalogue)

The big-ass book of crafts, by Mark Montano.

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