Books with author Doris Lyons Hoover

Cleverly designed, handmade potholders can be used as whimsical decorations, thoughtful guest and housewarming presents, and are an ideal item to sell on a stall at a bazaar or craft fair. This book is packed with innovative ideas on designing, making and using potholders. There are a number of individual projects for creating inspirational potholders, each one accompanied by detailed instructions and step-by-step diagrams. The designs are all unique and include a dragon, teddy bear, carrots, bird's nest and much more. There is a section which traces the history of potholders, some of which date back as far as 1774, and are now in museum collections, and the work of several artists is also illustrated.