National Hobby Month

Hobbyists and tinkerers design new robots for fun, to race with each other, and even to engage in robot battles. Hobby and Competition Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon.

Stitch 2 beautiful and practical baskets to complement your decor. Both baskets are stitched using 7-count plastic canvas and Needloft® Plastic Canvas Yarn. Ruby & Gold is 6 3/4" x 8" across x 3 1/2"T; Wildflower Bouquet is 4 3/4" x 10 3/4" across x 6 7/8"T.

Creative Paper Quilling contains 28 brand new and exciting quilled designs. Join Ann Martin and other accomplished quilling artists as they share expert technique information, helpful tips and eye-catching designs that are sure to appeal to crafters of all skill levels. Enjoy creating greeting cards for a variety of occasions, charming ornaments for your favorite holidays, stylish jewelry pieces to enhance your wardrobe, and unique wall art and home...

From the midday office meeting to a casual outing with friends or a night out on the town, virtually every occasion is covered by this beading bible that includes nearly a dozen projects easy enough for beginners that will produce designer-quality jewelry. This guide features step-by-step instructions and photos that go beyond merely stringing beads on a wire and that will have readers working with many different types of chains, beads, and techniques....

If you love stitching granny squares, you will love these 2 beautiful afghans. Each are made using Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday worsted-weight #4 yarn. The Cockleshell throw is 54" square and the Checkmate throw is 50" square.

"One look at Pinterest and the blogosphere and it's clear that crafters have embraced markers as an easy way to add decorative elements to store-bought products. This primer showcases 30 wildly creative ideas for embellishing surfaces, including fabric, plastic, glass, wood, and stone. Ranging from a batik tee to an oversized platter, the projects-and 100+ templates-were created by crafting's top talents"--

"Metalworking is generally regarded as a skill that takes years of dedication, requires a large studio space, and costs a lot of money. Fortunately, Simple Soldering proves that does not need to be the case. This handy how-to guide is complete in its exploration of the craft of creating soldered metal jewelry, including tools, techniques, and 20 beautiful projects that beginners and enthusiasts can make at home. Author and teacher Kate Richbourg...

More than just a manufacturer of goods, the craftsperson is an artist who draws on a bountiful lineage to create objects that are as beautiful as they are useful. This three-section program profiles a variety of craft artists to explore the origins, techniques, and significance of that process. 'Memory' provides a historical overview, and then introduces craftspeople whose work is informed by their personal heritage. The influence of environment,...