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Amigurume eats

Make Cute Scented Crochet foods  Allison Hoffman Published by Lark Books Before I was sent this book to review I had never heard of the word Amigurumi . I did what you would have done and looked it up on Google. It is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. It… Continue reading Amigurume eats

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Crafted A compendium of Crafts:

New, Old & Forgotten By Sally Coulthard Published by Quadrille and imprint of Hardie Grant The craft of knitting This book is to crafts people what a dictionary is to a writer,  a very useful tool, full of vital information. It reminds me of the 1970’s Whole earth catalogue and the 1980’s  John Seymour National… Continue reading Crafted A compendium of Crafts:

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Want to learn a new craft? Why not try Knooking?

Knooking is a new trend in yarn craft it is in essence a combination of knitting and crotchet. Cico books https://rylandpeters.com/have just published a book by  designer, knit & crotchet author  Laura Strutt called Get Knooking . Yes it is a strange term, but a clever way to create knitted fabrics with the use of… Continue reading Want to learn a new craft? Why not try Knooking?

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Pallet Wood Projects for Outdoor Spaces

35 Contemporary Projects for Garden Furniture & Accessories By Hester van Overbeek Photography by James Gardiner Stuck for something to make? Little or no money then this is the book for you. Follow the instructions within and you can make a huge variety of items for the garden. These include benches, tables, a covered store… Continue reading Pallet Wood Projects for Outdoor Spaces

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A book for art and cat lovers : History of Art in 21 Cats

by Nia Gouldhttps://niaski.co.uk. This humorous and witty picture book uses the cat as a guide to enlighten us about the different and fascinating art movements throughout history. This is Art history as you’ve never experienced it before- with a large helping of cattitude. From the old masters to the modernists, the moggy as muse. Feline… Continue reading A book for art and cat lovers : History of Art in 21 Cats