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  • 1-2-3 Calligraphy!
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    1-2-3 Calligraphy!

    Kids everywhere will be grabbing their calligraphy pens, because this follow-up to the wildly successful Calligraphy for Kids offers them even more artful fun. With just a little practice, and 1-2-3 Calligraphy to guide them, children can make...
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    Edgar Allan Poe: An Adult Coloring Book
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    Edgar Allan Poe: An Adult Coloring Book

    Enter the macabre, mysterious realm of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales by coloring Odessa Begay's haunting illustrations. Leave the modern world and its demands behind while adding your creative touch to settings, motifs, and details inspired by The...
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    Self-Care Cross-Stitch
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    Self-Care Cross-Stitch

    From the author of the successful and provocative Feminist Cross-Stitch comes a new collection of 40 patterns to help you practice self-care.Crafters will love this snarky book with its 40 witty cross-stitch patterns that focus on promoting a healthy,...
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    Feminist Cross-Stitch
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    Feminist Cross-Stitch

    Make a statement - and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time - with these 40 feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its 40 irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to...
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  • DIY for Dog Lovers
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    DIY for Dog Lovers

    Bow-wow-WOW! Get your DIY on with these 36 fun dog-themed projects for you and your pet.From a cute Pomeranian mug to a bone-shaped welcome mat, this companion to Crafting for Cat Ladies features 36 charming projects for dog lovers and their four-legged...
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    Embroidered Woodland Creatures
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    Embroidered Woodland Creatures

    Embroiderers will enjoy hours of stitching fun with this charming transfer pack, featuring more than 50 woodland-themed designs. The nature-based patterns range from complex mandalas to simple critters, and are printed on reusable transfer paper: just...
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    Quilled Mandalas
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    Quilled Mandalas

    Two hot trends—paper quilling and mandalas—come together in 30 designs by the co-owner of Quilled Creations. Alli Bartkowski explains basic quilling techniques, from curling and crimping to scrolling and rolling, while detailed photos...
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    Sew Sweet Creatures
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    Sew Sweet Creatures

    From a pig clad in a superhero costume to a catnapping kitty hugging a tiny toy owl, these 16 plush creatures really are 'sew sweet.' Crafters will love them all, including a Fairy Mouse with sequinned wings and a wand; a Baker Squirrel in her chef's...
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    Ceramic Sculpture: Making Faces
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    Ceramic Sculpture: Making Faces

    Sculpting the human face presents a unique artistic challenge—but this richly illustrated guide thoroughly demystifies the process. Instructor Alex Irvine goes step-by-step, explaining everything from creating basic, rough outlines to surface...
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    One + One: Hats

    Knitters love to make hats--and One + One: Hats, the second book in Iris Schreier's exciting new series, gives them a stunning array of fashionable, functional, and beautiful projects. Best of all, each one uses only two skeins of yarn! The hats come in...
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    Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters

    The authors of Fat Quarterly, the wildly popular ezine on quilting, share the secrets of their quilting success in a collection of 60 quilt blocks and 12 quilts and projects, with a helpful introduction and coverage of basic techniques. Each chapter...
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    The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs
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    The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs

    A classic of stitchwork, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs-from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else. There are...
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  • Mandala Origami Paper Pack
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    Mandala Origami Paper Pack

    This beautiful collection of origami papers features the calming, colorful mandala. Relax and de-stress as you fold origami birds, stars, and more. Let these shapes and patterns inspire you!Includes: More than 250 sheets of origami paper in 16 calming,...
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    Plain & Simple: 11 Knits to Wear Every Day

    The projects in Pam Allen's Plain & Simple: 11 Knits to Wear Every Day are proof that, with the right yarn, simple shapes and stitches are all that's needed to create essential knits. Worked in Quince & Co.'s worsted weight wool/alpaca Owl yarn,...
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    A Garden to Dye For

    Home-grown botanical dyes are in, and they're part of today's shift toward natural and organic living. "A new generation discovers grow-it-yourself dyes," says the New York Times. And you don't have to have a degree in chemistry to create your own...
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  • The Half-Acre Homestead
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    The Half-Acre Homestead

    Lloyd, the former shelter editor of the Whole Earth Catalog, has published seven books on owner building, showcasing hundreds of builders, and this is his first book on his own work.Starting with a vacant half-acre piece of land, they built their own...
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    Hand Mending Made Easy

    Twelve easy, well-illustrated lessonsdemonstrate how to mend clothes in the comfort of one's home. Chapters include basics from threading a needle and sewing on buttons to repairing seams and fixing seams and buttonholes, ironing techniques and repairing...
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    How to Draw Comics the "Marvel" Way

    Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated,...
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    Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop, Revised

    The Classic Guide for New Knifemakers!"The most important ingredient for success with simple methods is to have a sincere desire to do." ~Wayne GoddardThere's nothing better than spending time in the presence of an experienced knifemaker, except maybe,...
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  • Oy Vey A Yiddish Coloring Book
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    Oy Vey A Yiddish Coloring Book

    Has some mishagas been driving you crazy? Bubbala, listen to me: go steal your kinder's crayons and pencils. It's time for you to start potchkeying with these fun, Yiddish inspired coloring pages. Trust me, all your tsuris will melt away from the...
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    Coppice Agroforestry
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    Coppice Agroforestry

    Cut and come again forestry reviving the ancient practice of resprout silviculture to power local woodland-based economies.Coppice Agroforestry is a richly illustrated, comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture managing trees and shrubs by coppicing,...
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  • Prince: Purple Reign
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    Prince: Purple Reign

    Featuring 30 dazzling illustrations, Prince: Purple Reign: A Colouring Book offers a uniquely creative way to remember Prince, the legendary and innovative musician who became one of the greatest superstars of the 1980s and beyond.Feisty and opinionated,...
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  • Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits
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    Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits

    Detailed step-by-step lessons make it easy to create beautiful watercolor portraits!Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits takes you through each step of the watercolor portrait process, from sketching your subject to layering in the colors and rendering...
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  • A Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers
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    A Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers

    Create exquisite, long-lasting quilled paper flowers with this step-by-step detailed guide!With the help of Japanese quilling expert Motoko Maggie Nakatani, you can create breathtaking quilled flowers with just a few inexpensive tools and paper quilling...
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  • Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches
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    Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches

    Up your embroidery game with these unique patterns!In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads, and buttons using familiar stitches as well...
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  • Origami Paper Chiyogami 1,000 sheets 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
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    Origami Paper Chiyogami 1,000 sheets 2 3/4 in (7 cm)

    This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful chiyogami designs.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique...
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  • Origami Japanese Prints Paper Pack Book
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    Origami Japanese Prints Paper Pack Book

    New functional format, same high-quality paper!This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose...
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  • Origami Paper 200 Sheets Hokusai Prints (15 CM)
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    Origami Paper 200 Sheets Hokusai Prints (15 CM)

    This paper pack contains 200 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colourful Woodblock Prints by Hokusai. The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), is best known for his woodblock print series...
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  • Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Colors 6" (15 cm)
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    Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Colors 6" (15 cm)

    This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with bright colors of the rainbow.These beautiful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different solid colors,...
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  • Origami Paper Color Burst 1,000 sheets 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
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    Origami Paper Color Burst 1,000 sheets 2 3/4 in (7 cm)

    This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful color bursts.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique...
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  • Origami Paper 1000 Sheets Washi Patterns
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    Origami Paper 1000 Sheets Washi Patterns

    This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with colourful Japanese washi designs.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique...
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  • Origami Paper 1000 Sheets Rainbow Colors
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    Origami Paper 1000 Sheets Rainbow Colors

    This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with vibrant rainbow colours.These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 colours of the...
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  • Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Watercolors 6" (15 cm)
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    Origami Paper 500 sheets Rainbow Watercolors 6" (15 cm)

    This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with fun and colorful Rainbow Watercolor designs.These beautiful paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different...
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  • The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals
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    The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals

    From selecting yarns and learning the basics of crochet to assembling your projects and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls And Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet...
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  • Nature Crafts
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    Nature Crafts

    Interior decorating just got a green thumb!Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage-green decor-in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers...
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  • Small Knits
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    Small Knits

    A modern take on classic knitted accessories. With a contemporary approach to traditional knitting patterns and textures, Small Knits brings to life a collection of stylish necessities for warmth and fashion. From selbu mittens to unisex hats and...
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  • Fabulous Paper Flowers
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    Fabulous Paper Flowers

    Exquisite paper flowers that never wilt! In this book, Japanese paper crafting expert Emiko Yamamoto reveals her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her simple cut-curl-paste method is perfect...
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  • Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches
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    Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches

    From elegant to funky, popular designer Keiko Okamoto presents a wide selection of crochet stitches in this valuable reference. Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches includes versatile stitch patterns that can be used in just about any piece...
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  • The Well-Dressed Dog
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    The Well-Dressed Dog

    The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The...
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  • 280 Japanese Lace Stitches
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    280 Japanese Lace Stitches

    Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches. 280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch...
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  • Mending with Love
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    Mending with Love

    Extend the life of well-worn, beloved pieces using these creative techniques.Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of...
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  • Adorable Knitted Animals
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    Adorable Knitted Animals

    Sweet and soft animal friends made with popular Japanese knitting techniques.This collection of 25 cuddly toy animals includes everything from favorite pets to zoo animals. Made with soft materials and adorable expressions, these sweet companions make...
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  • A Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers
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    A Beginner's Guide to Paper Wildflowers

    Create dozens of beautiful paper wildflowers that look just like the real thing!In this book, paper artist Emiko Yamamoto presents her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her flexible cut, curl...
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  • Chic & Simple Chunky Knits
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    Chic & Simple Chunky Knits

    Bring the hygge home with these chic and cozy chunky knitsThis book shows you how to use jumbo knitting needles and crochet hooks, plus your hands and arms, to create fun, trendy accessories for yourself and your home. Even if you're a beginner, this...
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  • Origami Bible Stories for Kids Kit
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    Origami Bible Stories for Kids Kit

    Perfect for Sunday school classes, youth groups or family time-this kit enables kids to experience first-hand the life-changing message of the Bible's most powerful stories!This new interactive kit combines the fun of origami paper folding with the joy...
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  • Charming Quilted Animals
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    Charming Quilted Animals

    Create adorable animal applique with this sweet and whimsical hand-quilting patchwork pattern book.From favourite critters like perky penguins, smiling lions and gangly giraffes to unexpected friends like jellyfish, vultures and a unicorn, this book...
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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.