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    Furniture Design & Construction
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    Furniture Design & Construction

    While Furniture Design & Construction is a project book for woodworkers, it goes beyond traditional woodworking manuals to teach design concepts through carefully selected, hands-on pieces. This book is for the woodworker who is not content merely to...
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    Artful Botanical Embroidery
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    Artful Botanical Embroidery

    Following the success of Beautiful Botanical Embroidery, Japanese embroidery artist Alice Makabe explores and celebrates her love of pattern through floral embroidery.Organized by season, you'll find soft, muted motifs to embroider in springtime,...
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    The Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt
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    The Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt

    Based on the success of the much beloved book Happy Flower Quilts, Japanese quilt artist Atsuko Matsuyama has created a brand new sampler quilt featuring 24 large format patchwork and applique blocks. The book features step-by-step instructions for...
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    The Zipper Pouch Book

    3 zippers included inside so you can get started right away! Learn how to make adorable zippered pouches with this collectionof 14 fun and easy projects! Best of all, the book comes with a variety ofunique zippers so you can get started sewing straight...
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    Wardrobe Embroidery
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    Wardrobe Embroidery

    Get inspired to reduce your consumption of fast fashion and build a unique and upcycled wardrobe with one-of-a-kind garments!In Wardrobe Embroidery, Warunee Bolstad of @plystreknitwear shows you how to easily breathe new life into your wardrobe by adding...
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    Beautiful Botanical Embroidery
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    Beautiful Botanical Embroidery

    Celebrate the beauty of botanical embroidery with this collection of 30 stunning motifs and projects from Japanese artist Alice Makabe. Stitch your way through an assortment of elegant floral designs curated by colour - from cheerful pinks and lively...
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    Paper Quilling for All Occasions
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    Paper Quilling for All Occasions

    Age 14 +Everything you need to start quilling today!Quilling paper, and tool included with the book! No prior quilling experience is necessary More than 30 projects featured in book This collection of over 30 gorgeous projects also includes vibrantly...
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    Doodle It All
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    Doodle It All

    Learn how to draw just about everything under the sun from bumblebees and broccoli to pianos and pizza. With over 1000 cute and easy illustrations, there's something for everyone!Inside these pages, you'll find endless inspiration for drawing people,...
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    Sew Cute Quilts and Gifts
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    Sew Cute Quilts and Gifts

    Sew Cute Quilts and Bags is a colorful collection of quilts, bags and accessories from beloved designer Atsuko Matsuyama. Originally published in Japan, Sew Cute Quilts and Bags showcases the author's inspiring use of color and retro design style. With...
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    Chinese Brush Painting Four Seasons
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    Chinese Brush Painting Four Seasons

    This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons-spring, summer, autumn, and winter-natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink...
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    Bead Embroidery
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    Bead Embroidery

    This book unites Chinese and Western embroidery techniques to create gorgeous practical beadwork jewellery with floral elements that are rich in Chinese culture. The projects range from simple to difficult, giving you a basic yet comprehensive grasp of...
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    Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style
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    Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style

    Goldwork embroidery is a traditional Chinese embroidery technique that was originally used in the court or palaces and was exclusive to nobility in ancient times. Similar embroidery techniques were used in Central Asia and Europe in ancient times as well...
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    Power of the Seed

    Fixed oils play a large part in most all commercial beauty treatments. Power of the Seed offers instruction on how to use these oils to create topical skin care, cosmetics, and massage oils. Additionally, Susan M. Parker presents advice and in-depth...
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    Tank Girl Coloring Book
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    Tank Girl Coloring Book

    Assembled by Tank Girl writer Alan Martin himself, this is the ultimate DIY artbook for the Tank Girl fan with a full tank of colouring pencils and a half-cocked idea of how to put them together!Go to town on classic black and white artwork from across...
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    I'd Love to Draw
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    I'd Love to Draw

    I'd Love to Draw is a collection of work by the innovative American artist Andrew Loomis, previously unseen by anyone outside the Loomis family and available in print for the first time ever. Having been held in the Loomis family archive for decades...
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    The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra
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    The Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra

    Learn to fold incredible geometric origami models from 'The Queen of Modular Origami!'In this book, Tomoko Fuse -Japan's most famous living origami artist - shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques...
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    How to Doodle Year-Round
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    How to Doodle Year-Round

    Age range 12+Create simple seasonal and holiday doodles using multicolored pens! Want to draw a jack-o'-lantern with a toothy smile? How about a silly Santa out cruising in his sleigh? How to Doodle Year-Round helps you create these sweet and...
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    Naomiki Sato's Origami Roses
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    Naomiki Sato's Origami Roses

    Decorate your desk, home, wedding or next get-together with these professional looking paper blossoms! This stunning book presents detailed instructions for eleven elegant and lifelike paper flower projects that will enhance any home or occasion. Paper...
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    Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves
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    Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves

    Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns. From...
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    Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends
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    Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends

    Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind you of the pets you love - using a little wool roving and a few basic tools and techniques. Even more than this, it shows you how to capture their adorable...
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    Building Outdoor Furniture
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    Building Outdoor Furniture

    Woodworking projects that will transform your outdoor space.Spend more time enjoying your patio, porch, and backyard with more than a dozen projects, including a classic Adirondack, sturdy and stylish tables, comfortable benches, and much more. With...
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    Harry Potter: Magical Paper Crafts
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    Harry Potter: Magical Paper Crafts

    Harry Potter: Paper Crafts is a unique collection of more than 20 magical paper crafts inspired by the Harry Potter films.From DIY pop-up creations to paper-cut decorations, each craft includes clear instructions, a skill-level rating for makers of all...
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    Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques
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    Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques

    Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.Add artistic...
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    The Art & Science of Geometric Origami
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    The Art & Science of Geometric Origami

    A magnificent new collection of 60 sculptural paper models from a mathematical origami master!Master origami folder and author Jun Maekawa is known for developing innovative new methods of folding origami based on fundamental mathematical principles. In...
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    Easy Origami for Kids
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    Easy Origami for Kids

    Age range 7+ Kids will have great fun folding their very own cute origami models - from animals and sweet treats to vehicles and flowers.All the models in this book are easy to fold using ordinary paper. The colourful paper characters and objects are...
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    A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi
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    A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi

    Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever!The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash - but didn't know...
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    Amazing Origami Dinosaurs
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    Amazing Origami Dinosaurs

    Age range 12+Amazing Origami Dinosaurs contains everything you need to fold 10 amazing origami dinosaur models twice! The colourful folding papers, clear instructions and realistic illustrations in this book bring these awesome creatures to life! This...
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    Realistic Origami Animals
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    Realistic Origami Animals

    Create miniature versions of your favourite creatures!Realistic Origami Animals shows you how to create 32 exquisite paper animals designed by renowned origami master, Fumiaki Kawahata. This diverse collection features many unusual models that will bring...
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    150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio
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    150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio

    In 150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio, Japanese knitwear designer Yoko Hatta shows you creative ways to use leftover yarn and your own sense of design to make hundreds of exciting crochet patterns. You'll find a range of motifs in...
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    The Ultimate Book of Origami Animals
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    The Ultimate Book of Origami Animals

    Fold your favourite origami animals-from cute Panda Cubs, Kittens and Penguins to the menacing Great White Shark and Tyrannosaurus Rex. The easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to quickly fold 120 amazing animal...
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    Japanese Wonder Crochet
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    Japanese Wonder Crochet

    Like Japanese knitting before it, Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe!Japanese Wonder Crochet is the first major Japanese crochet book to be translated into English. It introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful...
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    1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches
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    1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches

    1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches is a treasure trove of needlecraft patterns and motifs for knitters and crocheters seeking to create and better understand the infinite variety of their craft. The classic compendium of Japanese stitches is...
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    250 Japanese Knitting Stitches
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    250 Japanese Knitting Stitches

    250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle...
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    Akira Yoshizawa, Japan's Greatest Origami Master
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    Akira Yoshizawa, Japan's Greatest Origami Master

    Master origami artist Akira Yoshizawa was a true innovator who played a seminal role in the rebirth of origami in the modern world. He served as a bridge between past and present-between the ancient traditional craft and the development...
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    Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids
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    Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids

    In this brand new book, paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by paper airplanes. These planes are brightly colored and designed...
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    Adorable Felted Animals
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    Adorable Felted Animals

    Adorable Felted Animals shows you how you can create more than 30 endearing dogs, cats, birds and other animals using a little wool roving, a felting needle, and a few simple techniques. Starting with basic shapes you roll in...
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  • The Handcarved Bowl
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    The Handcarved Bowl

    The Handcarved Bowl provides step-by-step photos and directions for every stage of the bowlcarving process that will appeal to everyone from beginning woodworkers to seasoned carvers. Carving wooden bowls by hand may appear to be just a romantic notion...
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  • Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker
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    Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker

    Vic Tesolin's Projects from the Minimailist Woodworker teaches the basics of furniture making using step-by-step photos detailing the process of building handsome projects any woodworker will be proud to create.A follow-up to Vic's much-lauded first...
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  • The Art of Kumiko
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    The Art of Kumiko

    The Art of Kumiko is a step-by-step guide to creating a classic Japanese craft in the modern workshop with only minimal tools.Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated art created by assembling small wooden pieces into beautiful patterns, and Matt...
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    Boxes to Build
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    Boxes to Build

    Box projects for the home and workshop that you'll actually use...When it comes to selecting a project, boxes are a popular choice for woodworkers. They're small, don't require a lot of material, and can be quick to build. They can offer technical...
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    Construction Vehicles to Crochet
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    Construction Vehicles to Crochet

    Get ready to crochet an entire construction site full of chunky trucks and marvelous machines! From Megan Kreiner, best-selling author and popular crochet designer, Construction Vehicles to Crochet is packed with creative projects to help your favorite...
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    A Year of Sewing with Nani Iro
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    A Year of Sewing with Nani Iro

    Learn to sew garments that you'll love and want to wear all throughout the year! Craft a timeless and versatile wardrobe for everyday with Nani Iro, the Japanese fabric brand by artist and textile designer Naomi Ito. In this follow-up toThe Nani Iro...
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  • The Great Tapestry of Scotland Colouring Book
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    The Great Tapestry of Scotland Colouring Book

    The Great Tapestry of Scotland is one of the most ambitious community arts projects ever undertaken. The brainchild of bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, historian Alistair Moffat and artist Andrew Crummy, it was created by a team of over a...
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  • The Colouring Book of Scotland
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    The Colouring Book of Scotland

    A unique Scottish colouring book suitable for adults as well as children featuring 20 of the country's most iconic places, including:Edinburgh Castle * Forth Rail Bridge * St Andrews * HMS Discovery, Dundee * Balmoral castle * Loch Ness/Urquart Castle *...
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  • Unravelling Canada
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    Unravelling Canada

    Toques, mittens and scarves are all associated with northern climates, but the quintessential garment of Canadian knitting is surely the bulky and distinctly patterned West Coast cardigan. In the early twentieth century, Indigenous woolworkers on...
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  • House + Flower
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    House + Flower

    In House + Flower, Cynthia Zamaria immerses the readerin her creative process sharing how she infuses gardens, flowers and other elements of nature into sensitive home design.Through engaging photography and a welcoming narrative, this book inspires us...
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  • A Life in Flowers
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    A Life in Flowers

    Wedding and event florist and founder of the Chapel Designers floral community, Holly is a creative visionary and a highly recognised and sought-after floral designer whose work has been published in countless prestigious publications and top industry...
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  • Where We Bloom
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    Where We Bloom

    Step inside the places where flowers come to life. Slow Flowers Society founder Debra Prinzing's new book showcases the beautiful plant and flower filled settings of Slow Flowers designers, farmer-florists, and growers. Each environment reflects...
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Best Books on Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts – Knitting, Embroidery, Pottery, DIY Crafts

Discover your next creative passion with BookLoop’s handicrafts, decorative arts, and crafts books. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artisan, our range of books offers expert guidance on everything from DIY home décor projects and paper crafts to knitting, embroidery, pottery, calligraphy, and fabric painting.

At BookLoop, we understand how satisfying it is to create something with your own hands. That’s why our selection includes detailed tutorials, patterns, and ideas for a wide variety of creative pursuits. You’ll find books on how to make handmade gifts, create macramé wall hangings, or even start a small craft business.

Explore categories like: Knitting and Crochet Patterns for Beginners, DIY Embroidery Techniques and Designs, Pottery and Ceramics Step-by-Step, Calligraphy and Hand Lettering, Home Craft Ideas for Kids and Adults, Sustainable Crafts with Recycled Materials and more.

Looking to unwind and de-stress? Try mindful projects like adult colouring books, paper folding (origami), or watercolour painting. These artistic practices are proven to support relaxation and creative expression.

For those passionate about textile arts, explore books on quilting, sewing for beginners, fabric dyeing, and upcycling clothing. Many of our books also include materials lists, project photos, and beginner-friendly instructions to help you follow along easily at home.

If you're aiming to make your art a business, we also offer guides on craft marketing, branding handmade goods, and selling on Etsy or markets. From hobbyists to aspiring professional makers, BookLoop supports your creative journey with expert-led content.

Whether you're working with wood, yarn, clay, thread, or paper, BookLoop's books on handicrafts, decorative arts, and crafts will inspire and guide your next masterpiece.