Synopses & Reviews
The latest addition to the best-selling Wisdom & Know-How series is an all-in-one guide to mastering a variety of popular crafts, from knitting and quilting to ceramics and jewelry making. The fifth book in the popular Wisdom and Know-How series, CraftWisdom & Know-How covers dozens of the most popular crafts in one complete, all-encompassing resource. The book is organized by type of craft and includes Sewing, Knitting, and Other Needlework; Paper Crafts and Bookmaking; Glasswork; Jewelry Making; Pottery and Clay; Mosaics; Candle-making and Decorating; and Woodworking and Furniture Making. The sections are further broken down into chapters that cover specific crafts, each with step-by-step directions and tips for projects for all levels of skill and ability, from beginner to advanced. Hundreds of projects are included, such as Super Sock Monkeys, Crocheted Hats, Etched Glass, One-Afternoon Skirts, and Beading Vintage-Style Jewelry, to name a few.
The material is hand-selected from dozens of publications from Lark Books, a leader in craft books. The information is tried, trusted, and true, and provides indispensable instruction and advice from the most accomplished crafters in the world. With hundreds of black-and-white illustrations and photographs, as well as essential resources for materials and tools, Craft Wisdom & Know-How is a must-have book for the aspiring and experienced crafter alike.
Synopsis
This home reference is a must-have for crafters. In one illustrated volume, enthusiasts can read advice, tips, how-tos and get patterns for their own crafting, or crafting with kids. CraftWisdom & Know-How covers dozens of the most popular crafts in one complete, all-encompassing resource. Organized by type of craft, and illustrated with line drawings and photos throughout, there's invaluable information about:
- Sewing
- Knitting and Other Needlework
- Paper Crafts and Bookmaking
- Glasswork
- Jewelry Making
- Pottery and Clay
- Mosaics
- Candle-making and Decorating
- Woodworking and Furniture Making, plus so much more.
Chapters cover specific crafts, with step-by-step directions and tips for projects for all levels of skill and ability, from beginner to advanced. Hundreds of projects are included, such as Super Sock Monkeys, Crocheted Hats, Etched Glass, One-Afternoon Skirts, and Beading Vintage-Style Jewelry, among so many more.
Craft Wisdom & Know-How is a must-have book for the aspiring and experienced crafter alike.
Synopsis
Packed with advice, tips, how-tos, and patterns for DIY crafts or crafting with kids, Craft Wisdom & Know-How is a must-have home reference for both aspiring and experienced crafters alike. Covering dozens of the most popular projects in one complete, all-encompassing guide, this book is organized by type of craft, and also illustrated with line drawings and photos throughout. There is invaluable information about numerous crafting topics, including:
- Sewing
- Knitting and Other Needlework
- Paper Crafts and Bookmaking
- Glasswork
- Jewelry Making
- Pottery and Clay
- Mosaics
- Candle-making and Decorating
- Woodworking and Furniture Making, plus so much more.
Each chapter covers a specific craft, with step-by-step directions and projects for crafters of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Hundreds of projects are included, such as Super Sock Monkeys, Crocheted Hats, Etched Glass, One-Afternoon Skirts, and Beading Vintage-Style Jewelry, among so many more.
This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such as:
- Country Wisdom & Know-How
- Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How
- Garden Wisdom & Know-How
- Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How
About the Author
Lark Books publishes books on crafts, home decorating, cooking, and outdoor living. Lark's titles range from beginner project books to advanced technique books to best-selling gallery books on topics such as sewing, quilting, knitting, crochet, jewelry, ceramics, general crafts, and emerging DIY and lifestyle areas. Some of their best known books include titles in the
500 Series,
Master Class Series, and the
Homemade Living Series.
Amy Rost is a freelance book editor, writer, and writing instructor. She edited two previous books in this series - Survival Wisdom & Know-How and Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How. She lives in Prescott, Arizona.