Books published by publisher GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN

“Covers the process of turning fresh lumber straight from the log without previous processing... teach[es] the reader how to work with the wood and make use of its many characteristics and features. It explains how to harvest and store timber, make the best use of grain patterns and provides tips for planning a turning project....Offers step-by-step instructions for six projects.” —Woodshop News.

2012 Barnes Noble hardcover, 4th printing. Sir J. M. Barrie (Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens). . Neverland is home to Peter Pan, a young boy who has never grown up. On one of his visits to London, Peter makes the acquaintance of young Wendy Darling, whom he invites to travel with him to Neverland and become the mother of his gang of Lost Boys. Flying through the night sky to Neverland, Wendy and her brothers John and Michael are soon caught up in marvellous adventures with the Indian Princess Tiger Lily, the loyal fairy Tinker Bell and Peter's nemesis, a sinister hook-handed pirate known as Captain Hook. - Amazon

This is a fantastic resource for the growing numbers of “green” parents: a knitting book using only organic yarns—from traditional pure cotton to innovative fibers such as corn and hemp. Created by a knitting supplies entrepreneur who knits for her own children, it offers a varied selection of eco-friendly projects: seven adorable designs for babies, from the Cotton Blanket and Toy to the Wool Muff, Hat and Mitten set; and eight for toddlers, including a Hemp T-shirt and Combats, and a Wool Hoodie. Also included are accessories such as Cotton Diaper Liners and an Alpaca Lavender Pillow. Instruction in knitting basics, plus tips on garment care and yarn sources, make it perfect for knitters of all abilities.

Stylish, fun, and funky--bracelets are the arm candy of the jewelry world. This fabulous guide is packed with inspiring ideas and tips on techniques, especially for the novice crafter. The 20 eye-catching projects can all be completed in nine steps or less, and they feature a wealth of materials from sparkling beads to delicate shells. With a multitude of photographs, a list of helpful tools and equipment, and an introduction to the basics, everyone can create a masterpiece!

There's nothing like a handmade brooch to put a beautiful finishing touch on an outfit--and now anyone can create a unique piece of jewelry in just a few simple steps. Brooches & Pins explains how to use widely available materials such as wood, metal, ceramics, Bakelite, and ribbons to complete 20 fun and fabulous projects. Crafters will paint, sew, engrave, felt, and print their way to making a tape-measure rosette, Bakelite button cardigan clasp, and more!

What swings from elegant to fun more stylishly than earrings? Yet however striking a pair may be, there is nothing that compares to the pride of having made them yourself. This inspiring guide will help you do just that, with 20 inexpensive projects as quick and easy to create as they are beautiful to behold. With sections on tools and equipment, materials, and basic techniques, even a novice will soon be bending wire like a pro and turning buttons, beads, feathers, shells, and more into stunning fashion accessories.

What swings from elegant to fun more stylishly than earrings? Yet however striking a pair may be, there is nothing that compares to the pride of having made them yourself. This inspiring guide will help you do just that, with 20 inexpensive projects as quick and easy to create as they are beautiful to behold. With sections on tools and equipment, materials, and basic techniques, even a novice will soon be bending wire like a pro and turning buttons, beads, feathers, shells, and more into stunning fashion accessories.