Crafts & Hobbies - Upcycling & Repurposing

**Named a "Best of Ceramic Books" by Book Riot** 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...

Master RAG-RUGGING in no time with this INSPIRING GUIDE to UPCYCLING offcuts and preloved fabric into modern, stylish RUGS and HOMEWARES. Includes advice on all the tools and techniques you'll need, plus 30 PROJECTS to make. Craft and rag-rugging expert Elspeth Jackson details eight...

BRING NEW LIFE to old clothes or thrift-store finds and create your SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE. Perfect for BEGINNERS: learn techniques such as DARNING, EMBROIDERY, and APPLIQUÉ. Repairing your old clothes can add personality to your wardrobe, is good for the environment, and saves money. This...

20 stunning quick and easy one-patch quilt designs with full-size templates included. Calling all quilters looking for ready-to-trace templates and contemporary one-patch quilting inspiration! This stunning book, from quilting guru and best-selling author Carolyn Forster, contains 20 different patchwork shapes, from triangles and diamonds,...

Unlock the full spectrum of your creativity with 20 vibrant craft projects in every color of the rainbow.Dive into a vibrant exploration of creativity where art meets craft in this stunning visual journey curated by celebrated artist Lisa Solomon. Art, Craft, Color bridges the...

Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and help the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling. Renovating tired old furniture can make it look as good as new - or even better! It can be a cost-effective and more...

Learn to find affordable vintage home decor and how to style it in a modern home. From a Goyard trunk worth upwards of $10,000 (scored for $90) to a floor-length vintage Christian Dior cape (a $10 Goodwill find), Virginia knows how to find deals....

A beginner's guide to making candles of all types, featuring bold curves and unusual shapes. Learn the basics of candle making, then use your skills to color outside the proverbial lines. This clear, colorful guide focuses on ways to add eye-catching visual movement to...

Requiring minimal equipment--just scissors, glue, paper, and pens--collage is an accessible craft that offers limitless creative possibilities. Like meditation or journaling, making collage can be an avenue for self-reflection and artistic exploration. In Collage Your Life, artist and teacher Melanie Mowinski teaches a variety...

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that...

Welcome to the Spooky Side of DIY Lean into your peculiar side with this ultimate guide to crafting strange art at home. Ashley Voortman, popular maker of all things creepy-crawly, shares her favorite projects that add haunting, grotesque and ominous elements to everyday items....

Stitch-by-stitch instructions with illustrations that will guide you through crocheted baby blankets to baby shoes, and many more lovely things for you or your home. A complete guide to crocheting for beginners and practiced crocheters with more than 130 techniques and stitches. As a...

The long-awaited guide to upcycling your sneakers into unique kicks by French artist and TikTok star Kenza Trasfi (@knz.tv)! Packed with fresh designs for 5 iconic sneakers, easy step-by-step instructions, photos by Alexi Pav, a technique F.A.Q., and bonus inspo you to feed your...

Imagine mind-bending new worlds and express your creativity with more than 1,000 surprising images From the same team that created the bestselling Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage comes this new collection of surprising images: a trip down the rabbit hole that will...

Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions. Expert thrift-flipper April Yang, aka Coolirpa, takes you through every phase of the process, including how to find the best...

Transform your wardrobe and elevate your style sustainably--no experience needed! Learn step by step how to personalize clothes and accessories with beautiful, beginner-friendly designs. Easy Embroidery Embellishment is the ultimate guide for transforming your wardrobe with simple, stylish embroidery stitches. Whether you're a beginner...

An easy way to learn the art of stitching decorative designs onto fabric Embroidery For Dummies teaches beginners of all ages and skill levels how to start creating unique and personalized designs. You'll learn the fundamentals in an approachable way, with ideas for inspiration...

A beautiful book on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers.The word 'kantha' refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth:...

When your favorite cup is broken, kitsugi can bring new life. Instead of lamenting the breakage embrace and love the opportunity to create something new and beautiful through mending. This is the appeal of kintsugi. Kintsugi is the mindful Japanese art of repairing broken...

Learn the art of visible mending--a joyful, meditative, and restorative practice--to repair the clothes and belongings you love! "Not only a compendium of practical knowledge, but a moving meditation on what mending can mean more broadly. If everyone practiced the care, patience, and forgiveness...