Mother’s Day Gift Guide from CrafterNews |
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Moms are crafty creatures by nature, but if you know a mom who also likes to craft, we have a bevy of books that will be sure to delight and inspire the mother in your life all year long.
Reference
Two comprehensive references, these are beautiful editions to a serious craft library with gorgeous color photographs as well as expert instructions
Martha Stewarts Encyclopedia of Crafts (Potter Craft, $35.00)
This comprehensive resource contains projects, templates, and detailed instruction for more than 30 craft techniques
Martha Stewarts Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts (Potter Craft $35.00)
Contains every technique the home sewer needs, as well as over 150 projects.
Knitting and Crochet
Moms don’t have to just knit holiday sweaters or crochet hats for babies anymore; there is a wide variety of patterns for the sophisticated needle arts expert in your life
Mother-Daughter Knits (Potter Craft $29.95)
With patterns for both classic and avant-garde designs, this book appeals to – and brings together – knitters of all ages
Crochet Lace Innovations (Potter Craft $21.99)
More than just a book of amazing patterns, this book is a master class on flattering and form-conscious garment design.
Haiku Knits (Watson-Guptill $29.99)
For the beginning to advanced knitters who share an affinity for the understated beauty and simplicity of Japanese design
Toe-Up Socks for Every Body (Potter Craft, $22.99)
This book will satisfy any knitter’s need for gorgeous designs, while providing a solid refresher on toe-up sock knitting.
Jewelry
Help bedazzle her with jewelry that she can make and wear all year long
Simply Stunning Jewelry (Potter Craft $24.99)
With projects and materials ranging from the simple to the sophisticated, this book has something for the crafter on every budget.
Sherri Haab Jewelry Inspirations (Watson-Guptill $22.99)
An inside look at what inspires jewelry-making expert and bestselling how-to author Sherri Haab.
Chain and Bead Jewelry Creative Connections (Watson-Guptill $22.95)
This book shows jewelry makers at all skill levels how to incorporate beads into a variety of chain-mail weaves to create show stopping pieces
Sewing
Look through fashion magazines with Mom and come up with some ideas of what to make and let us show you how
Twinkle Sews (Potter Craft $24.99)
For the first time, fashion designer Wenlan Chia shares sewing patterns from her playfully sophisticated, popular ready-to-wear line Twinkle by Wenlan
Design it Yourself Clothes (Potter Craft $24.99)
Author Cal Patch covers everything an intermediate sewer needs to become a fabulous fashion designer.
Built by Wendy Dresses (Potter Craft $27.50)
No matter what the situation or occasion, Wendy guides readers through the process of fitting, customizing, and sewing just the right dress
Kanzashi in Bloom (Watson-Guptill $21.95)
A fresh, contemporary take on a traditional Japanese craft that combines simple sewing techniques with Japanese style to create 20 wearables and gifts
Polymer Clay
From the whimsical to the truly inspired, you can craft it all with polymer clay!
Polymer Clay Color Inspirations (Watson-Guptill $21.99)
This book teaches color confidence through a variety of exercises and 12 jewelry projects.
Polymer Clay Cookbook (Watson-Guptill $16.99)
Easy to make, fun to wear, and perfect for gifts and holidays, these tiny, adorable charms are sure to delight foodies and crafters of all ages.
