- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd (1 Nov 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0714531286
- ISBN-13: 978-0714531281
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 16.6 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 504,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Crafting is soaring in popularity. Craft groups are springing up, people are meeting in cafes and bars to swap knitting patterns. But where exactly does this new wave of domesticity stem from and how can those of us who have never picked up a needle get involved? This fun new manual explores the new crafting movement that is sweeping the globe, through a series of creative projects for any wannabe crafter to experiment with designed by the most well-known of the new contemporary craft movement, including the people behind Craftster, Sublime Stitching, Subversive Stitching, MicroRevolt, Bazaar Bizarre, Cast Off, Thready Made, Craftivism, the Renegade Craft Fair, Church of Craft, Made by Milla, among many others. Amy Spencer not only gives practical advice but also examines the politics behind the various crafting trends. Today's crafters are aware of the impact of their actions, some create as part of a radical form of political protest, others take a stance against sweatshop manufacturing by making their own clothes, some produce as part of a self-sufficency lifestyle, others start knitting groups as a way to meet new friends.Through interviews with those involved, she explores these simple acts and their wide impacts. With an emphasis on simplicity, affordability and adaptability, these patterns and projects provide a contemporary document of the movement in a fresh and highly visual way. This book includes full colour illustrations, photographs and diagrams throughout.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not just an instruction book, this also provides a look at the contemporary craft scene and brings up issues such as politics, ethics, consumerism, the environment, and creativity. All sorts of ideas are explored through different types of crafts, and there are short statements by and about the designers. Each sections contains a thought-provoking introduction, and follows with instructions & pictures showing you how to make & personalise the projects. The categories covered in the book are: needlecrafts, re-purposing & re-using, electronics, bath & beauty, homewares, knitting, and papercrafts. The projects are fun and creative, ranging from recycled clothing and bags, to computer hardware, to knitted war protest mittens. It's a great mix between kitsch & modern and is a very interesting read.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I totally agree with all that the previous reviewer has written. As an absolute beginner I found this book really useful and ended up reading it in the bath because the articles within it were so interesting (usually I'm a strictly picture viewing reader of craft books). I have tried several of the projects contained within this book and even the first attempts came out at a good standard due to clear instructions and illustrations. I can highly recommend making the vintage button necklace, whenever I wear it people always ask if I can make them one too!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Not So Much
12 May 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Did I like this book? Not so much. Maybe because of its popularity on blogs, I felt as though I had seen some version of most of the projects. Nothing really jumped out and said "Try me"!, so I returned it to use my money for more inspiring or useful books.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
super duper crafty!
27 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
i am a complusive artsy person. i also love to buy books, although i hate getting craft or art books that don't have a wonderful layout and great photos. this one has both. it has some really unique projects that you haven't seen anywhere else, and some more simple things that are really cute, as well. i am not a pattern person, but i do love to get new ideas and inspiration from new books and magazines and blogs. this book is a steal for the price. really fun!
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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10 April 2007
Format:Paperback
I so love this book With it's listing of crafters/bloggers/indie business owners, It's definitely a good buy for the D.I.Y/crafty minded.
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