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How to make classic wooden toys : woodworkers' plans for 15 sturdy toys that go : plus skill-building techniques
by Brad Anderson
"Don't just make a toy, create an heirloom...designed to be built tough, to be passed down, and to last...[the author] shares decades of woodworking wisdom so you can make durable, kid-safe vehicle toys that youngsters will enjoy. Starting with sections on wood selections, tool guides, design basics, and toy safety, he then jumps into 16 projects with high-quality illustrated step-by-step instructions. The projects range from beginner to advanced so there is a project for everyone to tackle"
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Colour in the Garden : Stylish Ideas for Year-round Colour
by Lucy Bellamy
The way we use color in our outside spaces is changing. Color-themed borders with planting strictly planned around the color wheel, and seasonal color highlights maintained to be kept 'just so' have been replaced by changeable, textural planting using plants with different hefts and heights so that color shifts throughout the seasons. Featuring inspirational real gardens, plant lists, a year-round planner and plenty of ideas for using color inventively in containers, this book shares a new approach for using color in small outdoor spaces.
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Little Crochet Treasures
by Vanessa Mooncie
Little Crochet Treasures introduces readers to 18 quirky and contemporary accessories to make, suitable for beginner crocheters
and those with more experience.
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From a square to a circle : Haida basketry : Delores Churchill's memories of learning to weave
by Delores Churchill
Delores Churchill, Haida weaver, shares the stories of her life, her culture and the importance of passing cultural knowledge from one generation to the next. Told with humility, humour and deep respect, From a Square to a Circle is a testament to the values of her people, a technical guide to her masterful weaving skills and a gift to the reader at every point along her journey. Part memoir, part how-to guide, this book shines light on Delores's weaving teachers, including her strong-minded mother Selina (Ilst'ayaa), whose teachings Delores once resisted as a child.
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Grass isn't greener : the everyday conservationist 's guide to bringing nature to your yard
by Danae Wolfe
"Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat. Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn't Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco-friendly holiday decorations; from eliminating light pollution to attracting wildlife; from saving seeds to devoting even a small patch of lawn to native plants"--Publisher's website
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Stitch it, don't ditch it : simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer
by Mary V. Morton
"Will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you'll need, how to tackle different types of repair to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear"
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Plant dyes : make your own natural fabric and yarn dyes
by Camille Binet-Dezert
''Dive into the colorful world of plant-based dyeing! Are you interested in dyeing fabric with plant-based dyes but don't know where to start? Are you a beginner, or would you like to improve your skills and learn more about plant dyeing and printing techniques? This book offers you a complete approach: from picking plants to dyeing fabrics, from mordanting to creating patterns. Besides creating the dyes, learn shibori techniques, how to make flower and leaf prints, tips for dying yarn, and more. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for 12 unique projects including giving new life to a stained shirt, dying cloth napkins, botanical wall hangings, dyed macrame plant hangers, and more. Camille Binet-Dezert's takes an eco-responsible approach, repurposing old fabrics, reusing vegetable peels, and utilizing nature's gifts to their fullest. Color charts show more than 20 common plants that will give you a beautiful range of dyes''
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