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Crafting Handmade Gifts
Want to make some handmade gifts this holiday season? Try one of these great crafting books.
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Knit Hats with Woolly Wormhead: Styles for the Whole Family
2021 by Woolly WormheadGet this itemWoolly Wormhead is known for her innovative hat designs with unique construction. This is her first book of patterns. They're perfect for a gift (or for yourself) because there is no such thing as too many knit hats! (Bonus—it is fun to try new techniques for hats to donate to those in need.)
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Simply Sashiko: Classic Japanese Embroidery Made Easy
2020Get this itemSashiko is a hand-sewing technique that originated in Japan. It's a favorite among quilters and those who do visible mending because of its strength, warmth, and beauty.
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Paper Flower Note Cards: Pop-up Cards, Greeting Cards, Gift Toppers
2020 by Yamamoto, EmikoGet this itemThe title pretty much tells you all you need to know. What you will have to look inside to see is how gorgeous these projects are and how much your recipients will enjoy them. Who doesn't love a beautiful piece of unexpected mail?
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Statement Macramé: Create Stunning Large-Scale Wall Art, Headboards, Backdrops, and Plant Hangers with Step-by-Step Tutorials
2020 by Ranae, NatalieGet this itemFor a long time, macramé was more of a punchline than a practiced craft, but it has made a resurgence lately, and when you look at this book, you'll see why. If you loved making friendship bracelets, this is the "grown-up" version.
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The Act of Sewing: How to Make and Modify Clothes to Wear Every Day
2021 by Philip, SonyaGet this itemI very recently started sewing again and used Sonya Philip's 100 Acts of Sewing Patterns (tutorials are available via Creativebug) to make two different dresses. I forgot how much I loved wearing a garment that I made. This is a great book for beginners or those who just love quick, relatively easy, adjustable garments with classic design silhouettes. Recommended by Becca.
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Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment
2021 by Johnson, ChristiGet this itemThis book combines embroidery with spirituality and focuses on using your craft to set an intention before you begin. There are designs inspired by everything from animals to numbers to the zodiac to mythology and beyond. It is a great book for those who are already familiar with embroidery or looking to try something new.
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Crafting with Flannel: A Beginner's Guide to Making Gifts, Accessories, & Home Décor
2021 by Ramberg, SarahGet this itemFlannel is the perfect material to use to make cozy winter gifts. Even better, you can upcycle an old flannel shirt to make some of these comfy crafts. Perfect for a beginner, crafters of any skill level will find lots to love (and craft) in this book,
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Animal Friends to Sew: Simple Handmade Decor, Toys, and Gifts for Kids
2020 by Ishida, SanaeGet this itemIf you have a young child on your gift list, surprise them with these adorable handmade toys and wearables.
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Conscious Crafts: Pottery
2021 by Davidson, LucyGet this itemNo kiln required, these 20 projects can be made of air-dry clay or polymer clay. There are also some simple recipes to make clay using common household items like cornstarch and glue. Friends and family will appreciate the flower pots, vases, and jewelry you make for them while you will appreciate the calming effect of crafting with clay.
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