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

Filled with illustrated examples, charming anecdotes, and eye-catching colors, Abbey Sy’s newest book is a comprehensive guide to creating an artful travel journal. Sy’s book includes a mix of general journaling ideas, travel tips,... Read More

The chaputs style of dugout canoe has great cultural importance to Canada’s Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations. Joe Martin, a master of the craft with more than sixty such canoes to his name, teams up with museum curator Alan Hoover to... Read More

Fiona Daly’s "Weaving Big on a Little Loom" guides crafters through the basics of weaving and introduces projects that can be completed on a space-saving frame loom. Using a frame loom is a great entry point for new weavers: they... Read More