Whether you’re new to bookbinding or looking to refine your skills, you’ll find more than 20 stunning projects here to spark your creativity – from classic soft and hardcover books to elegant albums, journals and folders.

Learn how to create eye-catching details such as window spines, recessed collage covers, and intricate exposed bindings using the Coptic stitch. Explore a variety of formats including envelope-page albums and drop-spine accordion books with hidden pockets – perfect for preserving memories.

Each project is infused with Bari’s love of paper as she walks you through every step, sharing techniques for folding, glueing, and stitching, as well as her go-to tools and materials.

Even the more advanced case-bound and screw-post spine books feel achievable with Bari’s clear, step-by-step approach – making this guide a must-have for bookbinders of all levels.

In this imaginative quilting book, Jane introduces readers to 14 quilts inspired by moments, places and objects from our world. There’s a Lisbon Tile Quilt, inspired by Portugese decor, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens and herbaceous borders and a Suits and Ties Quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties designed in an Irish Chain.

The practical section covers all the knowledge you’ll need – from chain-piecing, hand-quilting and sandwiching to binding, storage and caring for your quilt. Armed with theses design techniques, you can embark on your quilting journey and begin creating your own personal masterpiece.

Featuring stunning inspirational photography throughout, in The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making you will discover how to quilt and design with confidence and create totally unique quilts for family and friends.

'Packed with fascinating detail . . . a celebration of the overlooked artistry in crafts practised across the world'
THE TIMES

As children, we made things: snowmen, paper boats, elaborate costumes. But as adults it is hard to find the space for such creativity, and to remember its importance.

Exploring craft traditions across centuries and cultures, Clare Hunter encourages us to rediscover the power of creativity, from paper crafts to wonders made of light and snow. Weaving history and culture with rich storytelling and memorable characters, Making Matters urges us to see the world afresh.

'Now inspired, I'm off to get creative'
DAILY EXPRESS

In this, his first practical art book, artist Matthew Rice encourages readers to look at and draw the scenes around them – the desk they are sitting at, the view out the window, a bowl of produce from the supermarket. And it is by truly sitting with and engaging with our everyday world that drawing skills can be learnt and strengthened, confidence built, and a new mindful creative activity developed.

A bunch of spring onions can be a starting point when thinking about shading and form. The view from your kitchen window becomes an exercise in perspective and measuring lines. A vase full of flowers is the perfect subject to develop your skills in detailed drawing and three-dimensional structure.

Little by little, by following the ten step-by-step exercises in the book, readers will build the skills and techniques to approach drawing any scene with confidence and ease.

“To know how to draw, you need to think about how to look, because to draw is to look and report in on what you have seen. As we learn to draw better we also learn to understand better: to analyze, explore and comprehend our world and its inhabitants. The exercise is more than an expression of a desire to decorate, to kill time or amuse. It is in fact a vital and near universal mode of communication that allows us to speak to those with whom we share no other common language.” – Matthew Rice

From the author of Kicking Glass, Neile Cooper’s next book provides a wide range of beautiful patterns, projects, and tutorials, all accompanied by stunning photography.

Whether you're creating your first suncatcher or are ready to dive into intricate 3D designs, this book offers something for every skill level. Starting with simple colourful charms you'll quickly master the copper foil technique and progress to crafting more complex pieces such as a woodland mirror, a forest treasures mini-shelf and magical pendant lampshades. You will work with paint, wire and wax and will learn how to design patterns from your favorite photos.

Each project builds on the last, offering clear and supportive step-by-step instructions, tips for mastering the craft and techniques that will bring your stained glass art to life. Unleash your creativity and watch as your skills grow – one beautiful piece at a time.

Features TOYS, ACCESSORIES and BEDROOM DECORATIONS that children will love to make, from a cuddly rabbit to a bobble hat and a caterpillar draught excluder.    

Requiring just a hook and some yarn to get going, crochet is a brilliant way for children to learn a new skill, build their confidence and boost their creativity. Starting with a clear techniques section that explains all the essential skills and stitches, this easy-to-follow guide will inspire children to crochet fun projects to keep or give as gifts.

In the first chapter, they can have a go at crocheting accessories from an owl beanie hat to quick hair bows and a chunky book bag.

Next, there are lots of ideas to help kids personalise their bedrooms, with projects including a craft basket, a roses garland and a daisy mirror.

Finally, children can choose from toys such as colourful baby chicks, a sweet lion and simple juggling balls.

As well as a skill rating, each project features step-by-step instructions and colourful illustrations that are specially designed for children to follow.  

Curl up with 45 peaceful scenes – a little messy but full of charm – where you can unwind and feel right at home.

Colour your way to comfy, one mindful shade at a time.

This book offers:

• 45 hand-drawn colouring pages to help you relax and unwind
• Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (if using marker pens, please place a protective sheet behind the page you are colouring).
• High resolution prints on high quality paper, for clear, crisp images.

Suitable for children.

Say goodbye to DIY disasters and hello to a relaxing home that reflects your personal style and your amazing new skills.

With Laura’s expert, easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll learn how to finally hang those frames with confidence, pick the perfect kid-friendly paint, and impress visitors with your DIY shelves.

The projects are super budget-friendly and doable, covering everything from upcycling to flat-pack hacks. Learn how to apply caulk, fill holes in the wall, sand a surface and wallpaper around a socket. Laura’s projects include no-fuss bookshelves, different styles of panelling, and a simple but gorgeous no-sew bench cushion.

Large DIY stores can be overwhelming with their endless aisles and jargon-laden signage, but Laura reimagines tools as a ‘capsule collection’, with key staples and nice-but-not-necessary additions. Each project features a Toolbox so you can easily identify which tools are needed for each project.

Every activity also comes with a time estimate, from quick tweaks to a weekend-long renovation, so you can fit everything in and make each project a success.

Laura’s genius tips are accompanied throughout by gorgeous, helpful illustrations. With her know-how in hand, you’ll feel calm, secure and empowered to pick up your toolkit and know exactly what you’re doing!