Craft Focus - October/November (Issue 75)

64 CUTE BIRDS TO MAKE WITH NEEDLE FELTING Miwa Utsunomiya 9786059192811 £9.99 GMC Distribution Tokyo-based crafter Miwa Utsunomiya has been needle- felting for almost 20 years, and her work is sold in shops across Japan. This beautiful book includes 35 cute bird projects for readers to recreate at home. Designs include a kingfisher, flamingo, parrot and parakeet. We say Featuring easy step-by- steps, this lavishly photographed primer is perfect for fans of needle felting. QUICK CRAFTS FOR PARENTS WHO THINK THEY HATE CRAFTS Emma Scott-Child 9781785042485 £12.99 Penguin Perfect for parents with an aversion to messy activities, Emma Scott-Child’s book is filled with 40 easy, clean projects to entertain the whole family. “I believe that crafting with kids isn’t really about the craft at all,” says Emma. “It’s actually about breaking down barriers of confidence and perfection by taking a risk and attempting something creative. I want to encourage people to take that risk, embrace imperfection and create things purely for the joy of creation.” We say Emma Scott-Child is a well-known blogger and vlogger, and this fun, no-nonsense guide looks set to strike a chord with busy parents. SKETCH CLUB: LIFE DRAWING Hester Barry 9781781577479 £12.99 Octopus Published in association with Tate, this useful volume shows enthusiasts how to master the art of life drawing. Hester Barry’s informative book will teach would-be artists how to construct a figure, capture gestures and bring depth, energy and movement to each picture. We say Covering everything from objective observation to awareness of anatomy, this beautiful title will help readers hone their skills. DRESS UP! Linda Schmidt 9781640210479 £17.99 GMC Distribution This useful guide reveals how to make 25 t-shirt costumes for children. The collection includes everything from princesses and superheroes to tigers, bees and even a pumpkin. Favourite characters like Minnie Mouse, Dorothy Gale and Holly Golightly join hippies, ballerinas and fairies and there’s an overview of techniques to ensure sewing success. We say This follow-up to Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses features simple projects that start with a ready-made garment, so stitchers don’t need to master armholes and other advanced skills. Felting Children Drawing Sewing