A primer on the ins and outs of illustration techniques and a source of inspiration, Flora Waycott’s "Draw Every Little Thing" focuses on everyday surroundings and encourages expressive details. Its pointers are influenced by both... Read More

Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege’s "The Weaving Explorer" updates the craft from its 1970s boom days. Gone are garish chemical colors and polyester fibers; cooler palettes and the subtle hues of natural dyes reign. While there are... Read More

In "What Makes a Potter", art critic Janet Koplos zooms around the contemporary American pottery scene profiling eclectic, beguiling potters with divergent design philosophies and traditions who’ve fashioned meaningful, sustainable... Read More

Naomiki Sato’s Origami Roses is a beautiful and inspiring book full of amazing, complex, and realistic blooms made from paper. The book includes eleven projects covering seven types of roses, not to mention cherry blossoms,... Read More

Packed with delightful history and trivia, "Your Move" makes an irresistible case for reviving offline games. Joan Moriarity and Jonathan Kay’s "Your Move" elucidates the renaissance of board games, the ways they mirror society, and... Read More

Matthew Budman’s "Book Collecting Now" is both an enthusiastic, clear-eyed look at book collecting in the digital age and an info-rich primer for those who want to begin, expand, or refocus their collections. Despite predictions, print... Read More

In "Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends", Sachiko Susa demonstrates the simple techniques that lead to lifelike miniature dogs, cats, hamsters, and hedgehogs. Needle felting, the art of fusing roving wool into shapes by poking it with a... Read More

Knitting with giant yarn and fiber has been popular for years, but fat fibers can be quite expensive and difficult to care for. Knit and crochet designer Erin Black wants to make big projects more accessible and usable in the home, so... Read More