CRAFT LOOKS AT BOOKS
Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones
By Amy Butler Chronicle Books $25
chroniclebooks.com
With my own baby on the way this fall, I was excited to see Amy Butler’s
new book of stylish sewing patterns for babies and kids. With so much
to choose from, including clothing, nursery décor, and toys, I can make
stylish baby gear of my own. The spiral-bound book contains beautiful photos and a front pocket full of sewing patterns for 20 projects.
It’s also filled with great tips, such as how to choose baby-friendly
fabrics. —NZD
Quick and Easy Upholstery
By Alex Law and Posy Gentles Cico Books $25
amazon.com
After I took an upholstery class last year, I was disappointed that
I couldn’t find a good reference book. Quick and Easy Upholstery does
a pretty darn good job of filling the gap! Not only are the instructions
clear and well-photographed, I also like the aesthetic of the makeovers
done throughout the book. This is the perfect resource if you want
to explore upholstery beyond the “101: Upholstery” article in CRAFT,
Volume 07. —AG
Lotta Prints
By Lotta Jansdotter Chronicle Books $20
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My heart skipped a beat when I laid my hands on this enticing little
book. I’ve long been a fan of Lotta Jansdotter’s wonderful prints and
have secretly been yearning to try printing myself — someday, when
I had enough time. The book covers everything from rubber and potato
stamps to linoleum block printing, expanding my preconceptions of
what would be good materials or subjects. Jansdotter also includes
photos of her own sketchbooks and things that inspire her, so you get
a glimpse of her design process. —AG
The Art of Felt
By Françoise Tellier-Loumagne Thames & Hudson $40
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The Art of Felt is a stunning book on the subject of felt making.
Tellier-Loumagne has created countless varieties of felt and she
shows them alongside the images from nature that inspired them.
The book is not project-based, but there are some simple tutorials for
the curious. Whether it’s wet felt, needle felt, or industrial waste fiber,
this book shows how to use fiber to evoke the sky, clouds, sun, moon,
stars, storms, and sunsets. —Brookelynn Morris
