Sterling's Spring 09 International Catalog - Crafts

of 25 /25
Crafts

Embed Size (px)

description

Sterling Publishing's Spring 2009 International Catalog for Crafts, including Eco-Craft

Transcript of Sterling's Spring 09 International Catalog - Crafts

  • Crafts

  • FOREIGN SALESUNITED KINGDOMGMC Distribution ServicesCastle Place, 166 High Street, LewesEast Sussex BN7 IXU, EnglandTel: 44.1273.477.374 Fax: 44.1273.478.606E-mail: [email protected]: www.gmcpublications.com

    AUSTRALIACapricorn Link Ltd.Loder House126 George StreetWindsor NSW, 2756Tel: 02.4577.3555 Fax: 02.4577.5288E-mail: [email protected]

    NEW ZEALANDDavid Bateman Ltd.30 Tarndale GroveAlbanyAuckland 1330, New ZealandContact: Bryce GibsonTel: 64.9.415.7664 Fax: 64.9.415.8892E-mail: [email protected]

    SOUTH AFRICAPhambili AgenciesP.O. Box 28680, Kensington Johannesburg, South AfricaContact: Rosanna KalogiannisTel: 011.455.3537 Fax: 011.455.3656E-mail: [email protected]

    REST OF AFRICAInter Media Americana Ltd.14 York RiseLondon NW5 1ST, EnglandContact: Tony MoggachTel: 44.20.7267.8054 Fax: 44.20.7485.8462E-mail: [email protected]

    THAILAND, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, AND LAOSHardy Bigfoss International Co. Ltd.28 Soi 15, Rama IX Soi 43Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250, ThailandContact: Keith HardyTel: 66.2300.5431 Fax: 66.2718.4239E-mail: [email protected]

    PHILIPPINES, GUAMAriel Balatbat22 Mt Sanford StreetFillinvest Homes 1Queson City 110, PhilippinesTel: 632.931.1428 Fax: 632.932.6538E-mail: [email protected]

    SINGAPORE Penguin Books Singapore c/o Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.23/25 First Lok Yang Road Jurong, Singapore 629733 Tel: 65.6319.9331 Fax: 65.6264.2063 E-mail: [email protected]

    INDIA, NEPAL, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA Penguin India11 Community Center Panchsheel Park New Delhi, 110017, India Contact: Ananth PadmadabhanTel: 00.92.42.7353.750 Fax: 00.92.42.7247.887Mobile: 03.00.8464.747 E-mail: [email protected]

    TAIWANBK NortonChiafeng Peng5F 60 Roosevelt RoadSection 4 Taipei 100, TaiwanTel: 886.2.2368.4938Fax: 886.2.6632.9772E-mail: [email protected]

    MALAYSIA Penguin Books Malaysia c/o Pearson Malaysia Sdn Bhd Lot 2 Jalan 215 Off Jalan Templer 46050 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel: 60.3.7782.0466 Fax: 60.3.7784.1739 E-mail: [email protected]

    MIDDLE EAST & MALTAPublishers International MarketingPolfages11420 Villautou (Aude), FranceContact: Ray PottsTel: (Mobile) 07.8.13.31.43.19E-mail: [email protected]

    SCANDINAVIAAngell EurosalesThe Old Whaling HouseThe WallsBerwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1HP, EnglandContact: Gill AngellTel: 44.1289.332934 Fax: 44.1289.332935E-mail: [email protected]

    CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPEGrazyna Soszynskaul. Topazowa 3162-081 Baranowo, PolandTel/Fax: 48.61.814.1514E-mail: [email protected]

    ITALYPenguin Italia srlVia Vittorio Emanuele 45/a 20094 Corsico, MilanoContacts: Javier Riveira

    Umberto Vigoni Tel: 00.39.02.440.7371 Fax: 00.39.02.4510.9413E-mail: [email protected]

    [email protected]

    SPAIN/PORTUGAL Penguin Books S.A. Glorieta de Quevedo, 9-7C 28015 Madrid, SpainContacts: Javier Riveira

    Geraldine Kilpatrick Tel: 00.3491.593.1306

    After 3pm: 00.3491.594.1258 Fax: 00.3491.593.4711E-mail: [email protected]

    [email protected]

    HOLLAND, BELGIUM, FRANCE,AND LUXEMBOURGPenguin BeneluxPostbus 3507NL-1001 AH Amsterdam, NetherlandsContact: Adri De VisserTel: 31.20.625.9566 Fax: 31.20.625.8676E-mail: [email protected]

    GERMANY & AUSTRIAPenguin Books Deutschland GmbhMyliusstrasse 960323 Frankfurt A. M, GermanyContact: Edith StrommenTel: 49.69.62.8081 Fax: 49.69.62.9293E-mail: [email protected]

    LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEANIMA / IntermediaamericanaP.O. Box 8734London SE21 7ZF, EnglandContact: David WilliamsTel: 44.20.7274.7113 Fax: 44.20.7274.7103E-mail: [email protected]

    PAKISTANAnwer Iqbal Book Bird3-Temple Road GPO Box No. 518 Lahore, Pakistan E-mail: [email protected]

    FOR ALL OTHER TERRITORIES, CONTACT:Adrian GreenwoodDirector of UK & Export SalesSterling Publishing Co., Inc.PO Box 51960London SW9 9YL, EnglandTel/Fax: 44.20.7737.5578E-mail: [email protected]

    or: [email protected]

    FOREIGN RIGHTSCHINAAndrew Nurnberg Associates Intl Ltd.Room 3404, FLTRP Building19 Xi San Huan Beilu, Beijing100089, P.R. ChinaContact: Jackie HuangTel: 86.10.8881.9161 Tel/Fax: 86.10.8881.9160E-mail: [email protected]

    CZECH REPUBLICKristin Olson Literary Agency S.R.O.Klimentska 24110 00 Praha 1, Czech RepublicContact: Kristin OlsonTel: 420.2.2258.2042 Tel/Fax: 420.2.2258.0048E-mail: [email protected]

    FRANCEAgence Littraire Lora Fountain7 Rue de Belfort75011 Paris, FranceContact: Lora FountainTel: 33.1.43.56.21.96 Fax: 33.1.43.48.22.72E-mail: [email protected]

    GERMANYLiterarische Agentur Silke WenigerPettenkoferstr. 2480336 Munich, GermanyContact: Silke WenigerTel: 49.89.260189.26 Fax: 49.89.260189.30E-Mail: [email protected]

    HUNGARYKtai & Bolza Literary AgentsH-1406 Budapest, P.O. Box 55Contact: Peter BolzaTel: 36.1.456.0313 Fax: 36.1.456.0314E-mail: [email protected]

    ITALY Giuliana Bernardi Literary Agent Via Duca dAosta, 13/330171 Venezia Mestre, ItalyTel: 39.041.50.56.512 Fax: 39.041.96.22.47E-mail: [email protected]

    KOREAKorea Copyright CenterGyonghigung-achim OfficetelRm 520, Compound 3Naesu-dong 72, ChongnoSeoul 110-070, KoreaContact: Misook HongTel: 82.2.725.3350 Fax: 82.2.725.3612E-mail: [email protected]

    POLANDGraal Ltd.ul. Pruszkowska 2902-119 Warszawa, PolandContact: Maria Strasz-KanskaTel: 48.22.895.2000 Fax: 48.22.895.2001E-mail: [email protected]

    RUSSIAAlexander Korzhenevski7-th Parkovaya 28-100Moscow 105264, RussiaContact: Alexander KorzhenevskiTel: 7.095.463.4412 Fax: 7.095.463.4412E-mail: [email protected]

    SPAIN & PORTUGAL Ute Krner Literary Agent, S.L. c/Arago 224 pal-2E-09011 Barcelona, Spain Contact: Sandra Rodericks Tel 34.93.323.8970 Fax 34.93.451.4869E-mail: [email protected]

    TAIWANAndrew Nurnberg Associates Intl Ltd.10F, No. 170, Sec. 4Nan-King East RoadTaipei 105, Taiwan, R.O.C.Contact: Whitney HsuTel: 886.2.2579.8251 Fax: 886.2.2579.8564E-mail: [email protected]

    FOR ALL OTHER TERRITORIES, CONTACT:Marilyn KretzerDirector, Subsidiary Rights Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.387 Park Avenue SouthNew York, NY 10016Tel: 212.532.7160 Fax: 212.532.5415E-mail: [email protected]

    or: [email protected]

    T TRANSLATION ONLY

    PRESIDENT Marcus E. Leaver MANAGER, EXPORT SALES Alison SmithVP, SPECIAL & INTERNATIONAL SALES Ron Davis MANAGER, FOREIGN RIGHTS Toula BallasDIRECTOR, SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS Marilyn Kretzer MANAGER, SUBSIDIARY RIGHTS Toby ErnstDIRECTOR, UK & EXPORT SALES Adrian Greenwood

    387 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016-8810 TEL 212.532.7160 FAX 212.213.2495

    W WORLD

    WEX UK WORLD EXCLUDING UK

    WENGX*CHECK W/REP IF RIGHTS OR BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE NO TRANSLATIONS

    WENG WORLD ENGLISH

    WEX*CHECK W/AGENT IF RIGHTS ORBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE

    Rights held by originating publisher,if not otherwise noted.

    RIGHTS CODES

    LEGENDmOfficial MENSA Puzzle Book

    Kit or Gift Set Sexually Explicit Materials

    www.sterlingpublishing.com

  • Masters: WoodturningMajor Works by Leading Artists

    Meet the Masters!Todays best artists, illuminated

    The lathe used to be a utilitarian tool only, but in the hands of todays artists woodturning has undergone a beau-tiful transformation. This stunning international collection showcases the work of 40 pioneering woodturners whohave expanded the possibilities of the medium. Their pieces range from classic to humorous to sculptural toamazing. Curator Jim Christiansen introduces each masters multi-page gallery with an insightful overview, andthe creators themselves offer their lyrical thoughts on wood, nature, and art.

    The artists include: Bill Luce (calabash bowl forms) Michael Hosaluk (surface color and texture) Michelle Holzapfel (complex carved elements) Gerrit Van Ness (narrative sculpture) Cindy Drozda (lidded vessels) Hans Weissflog (multiple-axis turning techniques)

    The newest entry in a continuing, successful series

    A provocative, engaging, and gorgeously illustrated survey of contemporary woodturning

    ABOUT THE CURATOR

    JIM CHRISTIANSENs creations have been featured in magazines and books such as American Woodturner and WoodArt Today. He has exhibited nationally and internationally and curated a number of regional shows and several majorexhibitions, including Woodturning On The Edge in 2006, which featured groundbreaking work by leading turners.

    March 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-168-6

    330 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/WOODWORK

    CARTON QUANTITY: 16

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    2 C R A F T S

  • Masters: GoldMajor Works by Leading Artists

    All that glitters here IS goldand its gorgeous! This addition to the popular Masters series focuses on a topicgold jewelrythat will appeal to a wide audience: jewelers, metalsmiths, collectors, museums, and just aboutanyone who loves beautiful workmanship. Leading jewelry expert Marthe Le Van has chosen 40 of the worldsbest goldsmiths and presents their finest pieces. A short essay accompanies each eight-page section, along withchoice quotes from the featured artists. The talented creators showcased here include:

    Eva Steinberg (Germany): Art Nouveau influences abound in her colorful earrings and pendants Claude Chavent (France): He plays with the optical illusions of trompe loeil, bringing volume and movement

    to his dazzling flat pieces

    Stuart Golder (United States): Golder weaves sheets and wires of gold on a loom, designing elaboratepatterns based on traditional cloth weaving

    An unequaled international survey of the best goldsmiths working today

    Provides insights into the motivations and inspiration of masterful artists

    ABOUT THE CURATOR

    MARTHE LE VAN is the Jewelry and Metals editor for Lark Books. Since 2000, she has written, edited, juried, and/orcurated more than 30 published titles. Marthe has served as Creative Director for Blue Spiral 1 gallery in Asheville, NorthCarolina, and as Curator for Littleton Studios in North Carolina.

    May 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-040-5

    330 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/JEWELRY

    CARTON QUANTITY: 16

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    3C R A F T S

    ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE SERIES:

    MASTERS: BEADWEAVING978-1-60059-039-9$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    MASTERS: ART QUILTS978-1-60059-107-5$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    MASTERS: GLASS BEADS978-1-57990-924-6$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    MASTERS: GEMSTONES978-1-57990-832-4$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    MASTERS: PORCELAIN978-1-57990-972-7$24.95 (CAN $29.95) W

  • The breathtaking 500 seriesGorgeous and inspirational, the 500 series presents the very finest contemporary artists and their work. Each stun-ning compilation showcases several designs from each featured creator, along with commentary and a magnificentfinal gallery. Crafters looking for ideas, collectors in search of high-quality pieces, and curators will all find theseexpansive volumes eye-opening.

    Series has been enormously successful, selling nearly 150,000 copies

    Juried by the top names in their fields

    Appeals to crafters, collectors, enthusiasts, craft historians, galleries, and museums

    Provides a unique and wide-ranging snapshot of contemporary artists

    The most comprehensive collections of contemporary work published

    4 C R A F T S

    ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE SERIES:

    500 TILES978-1-57990-714-3$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    500 HANDMADE BOOKS978-1-57990-877-5$24.95 (CAN $35.95) W

    500 Enameled ObjectsA Celebration of Color on Metal

    The classic art of enameling is experiencing a well-deserved renais-sanceand its stunningly captured in this lovingly curated survey.More than 300 international contemporary artists have contributedmuseum-worthy pieces, which range in scale from David C. FredasGreen Slipper Brooch and Harlan W. Butts Maine Teapot to largesculptures and public art. The broad technical applications includeeverything from simple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonnand plique--jour.

    JUROR BIO

    SARAH PERKINS is currently Professor of Art and Headof the Metals Area at Southwest Missouri State University.She has shown her work extensively in invitational andcompetitive group exhibitions and in one-person shows;her pieces are included in the permanent collections ofthe Brooklyn Museum in New York, the OrnamentalMetal Museum in Tennessee and the Long Beach ArtMuseum in California. Her writing has been published insuch respected magazines as Metalsmith, Ornament,and American Craft, as well as in many books on enam-eling and metalsmithing.

    April 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-345-1

    420 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/METAL WORK

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    500 BASKETS978-1-57990-731-0$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    Praise for the 500 series:

    500 Baskets: A Celebration of the Basketmakers Art:clever, sometimes whimsical examples involve many types of media. Library Journal

    500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form:Another entry in the lively 500 series Visually dynamic, these are also totemic works of artcelebrating the power of words and story. Booklist

    500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work:No one who spends time with this pageant of ceramic creativity will ever take tiles forgranted again. Booklist (starred review)

    FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF 500 SERIES TITLES,VISIT WWW.STERLINGPUBLISHING.COM

  • 500 Ceramic SculpturesContemporary Practice, Singular Works

    The successful 500 series shines a spotlight on todays mostbreathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000entries by the distinguished art critic, historian, and professorGlen R. Brownan elected member of the International Academyof Ceramics in Genevathese exquisite works will inspireceramists, collectors, and enthusiasts. They include EstherShimazus hand-built, Asian-influenced nudes; Von Venhuizensmixed-media, wheel-thrown stoneware; Katy Rushs slip-cast andpress-molded porcelain; and Bozena Andersons near-hallucino-genic landscapes. Every work is amazing.

    500 TablesInspiring Interpretations of Function & Style

    These 500 tables are more than just practical places to set a coffeecup or notepad; theyre inspired works of art. Esteemed juror AndrewGlasgow has selected a wide array of styles and forms, from piecesthat showcase masterful woodwork to ones that feature alternativematerials and aesthetic sensibilities. The striking examples includeDean Powells end table fashioned from swirling red electrical wire,Jeff Johnsons small square transit table made of recycled aluminumtraffic signs, and John Eric Byers Eddy, which uses driftwood,salvaged oak, and chestnut. Every work offers readers stunningcraftsmanship, constant surprise, and beauty.

    JUROR BIO:

    GLEN R. BROWN is a full professor of modern and con-temporary art history at Kansas State University. AnAssociate Fellow of the International Quilt Study Centerat the University of NebraskaLincoln, he has dedicatedmuch of his research to marginalized media in contem-porary art. More than 40 of his essays have appeared inbooks and exhibition catalogs, most recently ObjectFactory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics, held at theGardiner Museum in Toronto. He has also authored near-ly 300 articles and reviews for magazines such asCeramics: Art and Perception, Sculpture, CeramicsMonthly, Ceramics Technical, American Ceramics,Cermica, Ceramic Review, and World Sculpture News.

    JUROR BIO:

    ANDREW GLASGOW is Executive Director of theAmerican Craft Council and former Director of TheFurniture Society.

    May 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-247-8

    420 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/POTTERY & CERAMICS

    CARTON QUANTITY: 12

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    May 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-057-3

    420 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/GENERAL

    CARTON QUANTITY: 12

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    5C R A F T S

    ALSO AVAILABLE:

    500 BROOCHES978-1-57990-612-2$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    500 CHAIRS978-1-57990-872-0$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    500 Brooches: Inspiring Adornments for the Body and 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility & Grace:These visual delights are an inspirationfor crafters. Library Journal

    500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional and Innovative Design: These 500 pieces are an amazing representation of the creativity and originality of the worlds most innovativebuilders. WoodCentral.com

  • 6 C R A F T S

    Nicky Epstein Knitting in Tuscanyby Nicky Epstein

    From the bestselling author who brought you Knitting Over the Edge, Knitting Beyond the Edge, and many others, comesan exciting new book for knittersthis time, with an Italian accent! Its filled with the warmth of the sun-splashedTuscan countryside, inspired by Nickys knitting tour of the region.

    Knitters will pour themselves a glass of Chianti, gaze at the gorgeous photographs, and work their way through adozen fabulous Tuscan-style projects (presented with step-by-step instructions). Theyll also savor the tidbits Nickyimparts about the region and its knitters, and her travels through Italy.

    Its the perfect gift for anyone who feels amore for knitting and Italia.

    Written by a bestselling author whose books receive rave reviews

    New and never-before-seen patterns

    Dazzling design creativity

    Praise for:Knitting on the Edge:This book is so inviting and so easy to use. Booklist

    [This] embraces a love for detail. Youll turn to these pages time and time again.Vogue Knitting

    Nicky Epsteins Crocheted Flowers:As prolific as she is creativeEpstein here transforms a once-grandmotherly-looking craft into a twenty-first century art formthere are morethan 10 patterns to delight. Booklist

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    NICKY EPSTEIN is the bestselling author of Knitting on the Edge, Knitting Over theEdge, and Knitting Beyond the Edge, as well as Nicky Epsteins Knitted Flowers,Knitting Never Felt Better, Nicky Epstein's Crocheted Flowers and Nicky EpsteinsSignature Scarves. She is one of todays hottest knitwear designers, and hasgained worldwide recognition for her abundant creativity, groundbreaking senseof style and informative workshops. Her designs have been featured in Vogue

    Knitting and other knitting publications.

    May 2009$19.95 (CANADA $21.95)HARD 978-1-933027-75-3

    104 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)7 1/2 X 8 1/2CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/KNITTING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 28

    NICKY EPSTEIN BOOKSRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:NEW YORK, NY

    ALSO AVAILABLE BY THE AUTHOR:

    NICKY EPSTEINSSIGNATURE SCARVES978-1-933027-34-0$29.95 (CAN $32.95) W

    NICKY EPSTEINS KNITTINGON TOP OF THE WORLD978-1-933027-67-8$34.95 (CAN $37.95) W

    NICKY EPSTEINS CROCHETED FLOWERS978-1-933027-26-5$24.95 (CAN $29.95) W

  • 7C R A F T S

    Design It, Knit ItSecrets from the Designers Studioby Debbie Bliss

    Debbies knit designs are truly blissful! With more than 20 knitting projects and patterns intended for children,women, men, and the home, this collection has something special for everyone. Best-selling author DebbieBlisss designs are fun, easy to create, and make perfect gifts. In addition to the delightful original designs,which include hats, gloves, and home dcor items, theres also an introduction that covers everything fromselecting yarns and determining gauge to reading charts and patterns. This is a must-have guide for knitters ofall skill levels who desire breathtaking designs and high-quality yarn!

    Bliss has her own Web site www.debbieblissonline.com

    Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine was launched in September 2008

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    DEBBIE BLISS is the best-selling author of more than 30 books on knitting design, includingKnits for the Home, Baby Knits, and New Baby Knits. After starting her career by creating andselling knitted plants to department stores in her native England, she went on to become one ofthe worlds foremost experts on knitwear design. With a string of bestselling titles to her name,she regularly tours the US, Canada, and other countries, giving lectures and doing workshops andhas launched her own successful yarn line which is sold worldwide.

    June 2009$29.95 (CANADA $32.95)CONCEALED SPIRAL-BOUNDHARD 978-1-933027-76-0

    160 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)7 1/2 X 9CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/KNITTING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 16

    SIXTH&SPRING BOOKSRIGHTS: W

  • 8 C R A F T S

    Vickie Howells Pop Goes Crochet!36 Projects Inspired by Icons of Popular Cultureby Vickie Howell

    Needlework dynamo Vickie Howell is back with a high-spirited, playful collection of goodies to crochet. VickieHowells Pop Goes Crochet! pays creative tribute to popular culture past and present with 36 projects inspiredby celebrities in fashion, music, film, and television. Howell has whipped up a spectacular array of hip clothing,jewelry, and accessories, ranging from an intriguing Yohji asymmetrical sweater (in homage to designer YohjiYamamoto) to a funky striped Cameron hoodie with the laid-back California style of actress Cameron Diaz.Everythings fashionable and as fun to make as it is to wear.

    Authored by one of the most famous and popular knitting personalities around

    Offers a fashionable, contemporary take on crochet that fills a hole in the market

    The celebrity style angle is sure to appeal to crocheters

    Praise for:

    NEW KNITS ON THE BLOCK![A] brilliant collection of inspired kids knitsThe projects are so playful and funDebbie Stoller, Editor-in-Chief, BUST Magazine and author of Stitch n Bitch books

    Howellhas gathered together kid-pleasing projectsAnyone who knows how to cast on,knit, purl, and bind off should be able to complete. Warmly recommendedLibrary Journal

    VICKIE HOWELL!

    Vickie Howell is the rock star of knitting.Adina Klein, Editor-in-Chief, Knit.1 magazine

    I love Vickies sensibility. Everything she does has a touch of attitude and spirit. Angela Matusik, Editor-in-Chief, Budget Living

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    VICKIE HOWELL was the host of DIYs popular knitting program Knitty Gritty, co-host of Stylelicious,and a founding member of the Austin Craft Mafia. Her projects have been featured in many news-papers, books, and magazines, including Venus Magazine, Interweave Knits, and BUST. She alsohas appeared on numerous TV shows, including The Today Show. Vickie writes a regular celebritycolumn for Vogue Knittings Knit.1 magazine, and is the author of New Knits on the Block (Sterling,2005), Not Another Teen Knitting Book (Sterling, 2006), and Knit Aid (Sterling, 2008).

    May 2009$19.95 (CANADA $21.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-466-3

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/CROCHETING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 36

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:AUSTIN, TX

    ALSO AVAILABLE BY THE AUTHOR:

    NOT ANOTHER TEENKNITTING BOOK978-1-4027-2066-6$14.95 (CAN $17.95) W

    KNIT AID978-1-4027-4681-9$7.95 (CAN $8.95) W

  • 9C R A F T S

    Iris Schreiers Reversible KnitsCreative Techniques for Knitting Both Sides Rightby Iris Schreier

    What a winning combination: celebrated author Iris Schreier, 24 exquisite projects, and dozens of in-demandtechniques that result in garments that look great on both sides. Using knit/purl, two-color, double knitting,cable, lace, and modular knitting methods, Iris creates beautiful shrugs, shawls, scarves, throws, hats, socks,and more. Some of the items actually have different looks on the front and back while others simply show thesame clean, finished fabric throughout. Iris walks novices through all the essentials, then shares modern adap-tations of classic stitches, illuminated by photos of hand-knitted swatches. As a bonus, theres a super-handyyarn substitution chart and an appendix with extra variations for advanced knitters. Knitters of all skill levels cannow achieve true revers-atility!

    Technique-based knitting books are hot sellers, and this is the first one available on this high-interest topic

    Iris Schreier is a bestselling author who has her finger on the pulse of the design tastes of todays knitters

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    IRIS SCHREIERs time spent working in the Soho district of New York Cityexposed her to fresh and hip urban street fashions. Shehas a passion for designing and uncovering new tech-niques that simplify established processes. Iris owns apopular yarn company, Art Yarns (www.artyarns.com), andher work has been published in numerous periodicals,including VOGUE Knitting and Knitters Magazine. Irissprevious books include Lacy Little Knits (Lark, 2007),Modular Knits (Lark, 2005), and Exquisite Little Knits(Lark, 2004).

    April 2009$22.95 (CANADA $24.95)HARD 978-1-60059-117-4

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 9CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/KNITTING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 20

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:WHITE PLAINS, NY

    ALSO AVAILABLE BY THE AUTHOR :

    MODULAR KNITS 978-1-57990-649-8$17.95 (CAN $19.95) W

    LACY LITTLE KNITS978-1-57990-717-4$19.95 (CAN $25.95) W

    EXQUISITE LITTLE KNITS978-1-57990-536-1$19.95 (CAN $27.95) W

    For me, the design has to be intentional...so that both

    sides are beautiful and balanced . . . If both knitted

    sides are similaror even completely different from

    each otherthe piece is reversible in a way that much,

    if not most, knitwear is not. Either side can be public. Iris Schreier

  • 10 C R A F T S

    March 2009$19.95 (CANADA $21.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-402-1

    132 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 9CRAFTS & HOBBIES/SEWING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 36

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    Craft Challenge:Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcaseby Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott

    Take the challenge! Craft challenges are all the rage among online crafting communities, and this new seriesthe firstever on the subjectmarries the popularity of repurposing with the appeal of the new pretty aesthetic. This time, itsthe common pillowcase thats undergoing uncommon transformations in 28 beguiling projects, ranging from patternedpinafores and aprons to decorative, embellished boxes and quilts. A friendly and informative basics chapter introducesthe key techniques, delicate ink and watercolor illustrations show essential assembly details, and all necessary templatesare included. Theres plenty of handholding for beginners plus a wealth of novel ideas for more advanced sewers.

    A promotional contest will be featured online at www.larkbooks.com/crafts

    A super-hot crafting trend

    Appeals to a wide variety of crafters, including sewers, needle crafters, and the indie repurposing crowd

    Presents work by several talented designers, including many with their own web presence

    A main selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    SUZANNE TOURTILLOTT is a senior editor with Lark Books and a prolific author. Her books include Creating FantasticVases (Lark, 2003), Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry (Lark, 2006), and Expectant Little Knits (Lark, 2007).

  • 11C R A F T S

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Hip HandbagsCreating & Embellishing 40 Great-Looking Bagsby Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader

    Now its easier than ever to make your totes totally chic! Forty proj-ects offer a wide variety of fabulous choices featuring great fabricsand design options, including novelty threads, raffia ribbon, strapsmade of jeweled necklaces and bracelets, embroidery, and more.Crafters will find 25 simple sewing projects, all originating fromseven basic patterns, ranging from a flat folding purse to a pocket-book made from iridescent ruched silk. Another 15 designs use plainstore-bought bags as a canvas for creative embellishments, such astransforming a simple black clutch with elegant silk flowers.

    Offers projects to make from scratch as well as embellishmentideas for purchased bags

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    Donna Koolers Kool Felt Embroideryby Donna Kooler with Linda Gillum

    Felted fabric is versatile, useful, and fun to work withand the boldhues of its smooth surface perfectly complement embroidery, allow-ing the yarn, floss, or thread to really pop. Craft masters DonnaKooler and Linda Gillum bring together these two hot trends in acolorful volume filled with 30 irresistible projects. From pincushionsand bookmarks to bracelets and purses, these fabulous accessoriesfeature fresh designs, unique embellishments, and exquisite details.

    Projects include:Rainbow Band Bracelet Circle Game Pillow HungryDuckling Pincushion Pretty Kitty Appliqu Belt of ManyPaisleys Green Garden Headrest Spiral Illusion ElectronicsCarrier Twirling Flower Coasters and many more!

    Weds two of todays most popular topics:embroidery and felting

    The Donna Kooler name is known and respectedby crafters and throughout the crafts industry

    Features colorful, accessible projects that will appeal to a wide audience

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    ABOUT THE AUTHORS

    DONNA KOOLER is cofounder, president, and cre-ative director of Kooler Design Studio, which has wonmany awards, including the Outstanding Award ofExcellence from P.J.S. Publishing, the Golden NeedleAward, and numerous Charted Designer of AmericaAwards. She is the author of several books forSterling and Lark, including Donna Koolers 555Cross-Stitch Sampler Motifs (Lark), published in fall2008. Find out more at www.koolerdesign.com.

    Award-winning designer and fine artist LINDAGILLUM is cofounder and executive vice president ofKooler Design Studio. She has a degree in businessfrom St. Marys College of California in Moraga,California, and a degree in art from the CaliforniaCollege of the Arts in Oakland, California.

    March 2009$14.95 (CANADA $15.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-482-3

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/SEWING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 32

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    Previous Hardcover:978-1-57990-601-6$24.95 (CAN $32.95)

    March 2009$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-250-8

    132 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 9CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/EMBROIDERY

    CARTON QUANTITY: 36

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:(DONNA KOOLER)PLEASANT HILL, CA

    ALSO AVAILABLE BY THE AUTHOR:

    QUILTING FOR THE FIRST TIME978-1-4027-1768-0$9.95 (CAN $10.95) W

    DONNA KOOLERSCROCHETED AFGHANS978-1-4027-2230-1$14.95 (CAN $17.95) W

    20,000sold in

    hardcover!

  • 12 C R A F T S

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Granny Squares NowDozens of Fresh Takes on a Crochet Classicby Susan Cottrell

    These are not your grannys granny squares! Theyre young, hip, andsometimes not even square. More than 70 contemporary versionscome in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures, along with fabulousfinishing ideas. Theyre attractive enough to use as an embellish-ment on a piece of clothing, as well as in traditional stitched-togetherprojects. Many of the designs appear in different yarn weights andcolors, allowing crocheters to personalize any of the items and getexactly the look theyre after. The wide selection features everythingfrom ponchos and scarves to sweaters and skirts.

    These fabulous projects will introduce you to a traditionalcraft thats been thoroughly updated

    Easy-to-follow instructions make the projects inviting even for newcomers

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Crochet Chic30 Scarves, Hats & Bagsby Francine Toukou

    Crocheting accessories can be a quick, simple, and rewarding wayto enhance a wardrobeand build needlework skills. Thanks toFrancine Toukou, these sophisticated patterns have a distinctivelyurban edge, a sassy design aesthetic, and an imaginative use ofcolor. Toukou promises that the techniques are so simple, evenbeginners can master them in little time. The biggest challenge willbe deciding which one of these beautiful projects to do first.

    The crochet market is huge and growing

    Offers invaluable advice on working with budget yarns and mastering special skills

    March 2009$14.95 (CANADA $15.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-479-3

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/CROCHETING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 30

    LARK/CHAPELLERIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:BOUNTIFUL, UT

    Previous Hardcover:THE NEW GRANNY SQUARE978-1-57990-980-2$24.95 (CAN $29.95)

    March 2009$14.95 (CANADA $15.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-477-9

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/CROCHETING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 34

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:DOWNINGTOWN, PA

    Previous Hardcover:978-1-60059-078-8$24.95 (CAN $29.95)

  • 13C R A F T S

    Metal Clay BeadsTechniques, Projects, Inspirationby Barbara Becker Simon

    When you combine two bestselling topics like metal clay and beading,and then add one of the most talented and respected artists in the busi-ness, youve got a winning combination. In this unique, comprehensivereference, Barbara Becker Simon treats readers to 22 outstandingmetal clay bead projects. An introductory section guides them throughall the fundamentals, from forming and joining the clay to firing and fin-ishing. Learn how to add gemstones, glass, and other objects; usemolded and carved texture plates; etch photos into a surface; developrich patinas; and more. From the Porcupine Pearl Bead to a PolygonBox Bead, the projects are both timely and sophisticated.

    Contemporary Loom BeadingA New Look at a Traditional Stitchby Sharon Bateman

    Beadweaving on a loom creates beautiful graphic designs as wide or asnarrow as you wantand mixed-media artist Sharon Bateman capturesthe many ways this traditional craft has risen to new creative heights.See how to set up a loom, follow graphed patterns, create edgings andfringes, and even build a simple loom from scratch! The 35 projectsinclude jewelry, chic accessories, home dcor items, gift ideas, andmore. Every item comes with three to five patterns to choose fromandthere are 50 extra bonus patterns, too!

    Brings a classic beading craft up to date for a large mass-market audience

    Crafters will know Sharon Bateman from her appearanceson DIY TV, and from her many books and articles

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Mixed-media artist SHARON BATEMAN is bestknown for her many magazine articles, appearanceson DIYs jewelry-making show, and beading booksthat include Findings and Finishings (InterweavePress 2003) and her self-published titles MorningRose Rosette (2001), Peepers and Creepers (2000),and Over the Edge (2005). She invented and manu-factures Sharondipity Tube Looms, clear plasticlooms designed for specific projects. Find out moreat www.sharonbateman.com.

    April 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-025-2

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/METAL WORK

    CARTON QUANTITY: 20

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:CAPE CORAL, FL

    May 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-273-7

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/BEADWORK

    CARTON QUANTIY: 24

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:RATHDRUM, ID

    ALSO AVAILABLE:

    MAKING METAL BEADS978-1-57990-712-9$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

  • 14 C R A F T S

    Beading with World BeadsBeautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniquesby Ray Hemachandra

    Explore a world of beads! The newest entry in Larks popular Beading withseries goes international and multicultural, with more than 30 dazzling jewelry projects that showcase popular tribal and ethnic beads. Aswith the other books in the series, this lavishly illustrated volume offers an introduction to scores of differentbeads, illustrates all the basic techniques, and presents both beginner and intermediate projects from a pool oftalented designers. The one-of-a kind pieces range from Jean Campbells jangly Milagros Charm Bracelet toElizabeth Glass Geltman and Rachel Geltmans porcelain-beaded A New Chinese Twistwith stops in India,Africa, and many other countries along the way.

    World beads are extremely popular in the beading and hobby jewelry market

    Part of a well-reviewed and successful series that has sold nearly 40,000 copies

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    Praise for BEADING WITH:BEADING WITH PEARLS

    Extraordinarily clear instructionsPatterns vary from contemporary and modern style tobaroque; its as hard to resist a stark-white oversize pearl ring as it is to ignore a luxuriantflapper chain. Booklist

    BEADING WITH CABOCHONS

    This book is the first to contain step-by-step jewelry projects based exclusively on the many variations ofcabochon workThe designs are beautiful and have a dramatic neo-Victorian look. Library Journal

    BEADING WITH CHARMS

    Inspiration is high from page one; the author lists literallydozens of items ready to be charmed Booklist

    June 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-298-0

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/BEADWORK

    CARTON QUANTITY: 20

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    ALSO AVAILABLE:

    BEADING WITH CABOCHONS978-1-57990-718-1$24.95 (CAN $29.95) W

    BEADING WITH PEARLS978-1-60059-037-5$24.95 (CAN $26.95) W

    BEADING WITH CHARMS978-1-60059-019-1$24.95 (CAN $29.95) W

  • 15C R A F T S

    Stitched JewelsJewelry Thats Sewn, Stuffed, Gathered & Frayedby Marthe Le Van

    From our beloved baby blankie to the cozy sweater that warms us,fabric touches us at every stage of life. So its no surprise that todayscrafters love to work with it. Stitched Jewels presents 25 exquisiteprojects incorporating cloth, textiles, and other materials, all createdby top designers. Because the craft involves such a wonderfully wideselection of techniques, these artistsincluding Ellen Gerritse,Deborah Boschert, and Bethany Fieldscan display their diversebackgrounds. Every item is unique, beautiful, and fun to make.

    Fabric jewelry is a hot trend in both the craft and fashion worlds

    A unique and ultra-contemporary take on the style

    NEW EDITION

    Quilt National 2009The Best of Contemporary Quilts

    Presented on these exquisite pages are the most innovative quiltsbeing designed today, all selected for the world-class 16th biennialinternational juried Quilt National exhibition. For more than threedecades, the exhibitionwhich travels throughout Americahasserved as a showcase for contemporary quilt artists who expand theboundaries of the craft. Large, spectacular color photographs andthe artists commentary will inspire the growing market of homequilters. All the pieces are genuine artworks meant for display, andthey set the standard for other art quilts.

    The high end of the quilt market continues to expand,and this book serves their needs

    The exhibition will travel throughout North America for two years, generating continued interest in the book

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    MARTHE LE VAN is a senior editor at Lark Books. Sheauthored Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects (Lark,2005), The Art of Jewelry: Paper (Lark, 2006), andModern Jewelry from Modular Parts (Lark, 2007).

    May 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-248-5

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 9CRAFTS & HOBBIES/JEWELRY

    CARTON QUANTITY: 24

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    June 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-423-6

    112 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 11CRAFTS & HOBBIES/QUILTS & QUILTING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 20

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    Previous Edition:978-1-57990-944-4$24.95 (CAN $32.95)

    ALSO AVAILABLEBY THE AUTHOR:

    FABULOUS JEWELRYFROM FOUND OBJECTS978-160059-133-4$14.95 (CAN $19.95) W

  • 16 C R A F T S

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Jewelry with a HookCrocheted Fiber Necklaces, Bracelets & Moreby Terry Taylor

    Heres something special for crocheters who want to go beyond hatsand afghans, and for jewelry makers looking for new and adventur-ous crafting ideas. The 40 projects come from the finest contempo-rary crochet artists, and range from modern to whimsical. Createchunky rope bracelets out of large cord or a beaded tapestry patternin a geometric cuff. All the items use familiar stitches, while introduc-ing unusual techniques such as Irish and bead crochet. The unique,wearable results include chains, pendants, earrings, and more.

    The only book currently on the market to focus entirely oncrocheted fiber jewelry

    Combines two hot topicscrochet and jewelryinto onegreat book

    Diane Fitzgeralds Shaped BeadworkDimensional Jewelry with Peyote Stitchby Diane Fitzgerald

    This books a knockout! Master beader Diane Fitzgerald teaches heraward-winning techniques for creating gorgeous geometric jewelry.More than 20 truly stunning projects, all using peyote stitch, come in avariety of flat and dimensional shapes, from triangles, teardrops, andpentagons to tetrahedrons, cubes, and diamonds. Sleek, contemporary,and breathtaking, these beadwoven pieces are perfect for the interme-diate crafterbut with such clear and detailed instructions, evenbeginners will give them a try!

    This is the first of several upcoming books highlighting thework and teaching of master beadweavers; future titlesinclude books by Marcia DeCoster and Ann Benson

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    DIANE FITZGERALD is a bead jewelry designer whoteaches classes throughout the world. She is a fea-tured artist in Lark Books Masters: Beadweaving, hasauthored ten books, and written numerous magazinearticles. Her travels have taken her to South Africa tostudy Zulu beadwork and to the Czech Republic,Germany, and Japan to learn about the glass beadindustry. Diane is the 2008 recipient of the Bead &Button Show Excellence in Bead Artistry Award andwas voted one of the top five beading teachers byreaders of Beadwork magazine. Learn more atwww.dianefitzgerald.com.

    March 2009$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-478-6

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/CROCHETING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 34

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    Previous Hardcover:978-1-60059-016-0$24.95 (CAN $29.95)

    March 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-277-5

    120 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/BEADWORK

    CARTON QUANTITY: 24

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:MINNEAPOLIS, MN

    ALSO AVAILABLE:

    DESIGNER BEADWORK: BEADED CROCHET DESIGNS978-1-4027-3386-4$14.95 (CAN $15.95) W

  • 17C R A F T S

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Crocheted Wire JewelryInnovative Designs & Projects by Leading Artistsby Arline M. Fisch

    Over the past ten years, crochet has developed in an exciting newdirection, as many artists have begun using wire to create uniquejewelry. Arline Fisch, an internationally acclaimed jeweler and oneof the foremost experts in adapting textile techniques for metal,introduces this new form of needlework and provides a wide rangeof exceptional projects from 16 international designers.

    Appeals to the jewelry, metalcrafts, crochet, and beading markets

    Features 28 gorgeous projects by the worlds leading wire crochet artists

    Complete with an extensive color gallery of striking designs

    Mixed-Media Collage JewelryNew Directions in Memory Jewelryby Janette Schuster

    Crafting a piece of collage jewelry is more than just a creative act;it can also be a very personal journey when the materials includeprecious keepsakes and mementos. In these 25 stunning projects,readers can experience the pleasure of creating works of beautyand memory. The techniques are basic, and each project featuresthree or more step-by-step photos along with an image showingthe gorgeous final results.

    Collage jewelry is a growing trend, appealing to a variety of markets

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    JANETTE SCHUSTER is a freelance writer andartist whose work has appeared in many publica-tions including Somerset Studio, Cloth PaperScissors, The Studio Zine, and ARTitude Zine. Viewher art at www.VisualApothecary.com.

    March 2009$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-481-6

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/JEWELRY

    CARTON QUANTITY: 28

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:SAN DIEGO, CA

    Previous Hardcover:978-1-57990-660-3$24.95 (CAN $35.95)

    Available Now$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-268-3

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/JEWELRY

    CARTON QUANTITY: 30

    LARK/HOLLANRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:WALPOLE, NH

  • 18 C R A F T S

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Mixed-Media JournalsCreatively Chronicling Your Lifeby Katherine Duncan Aimone

    Crafters know: special memories deserve an equally special show-case, and sometimes commercially available blank books wont do.Thats why theyll turn to these 25 inventive projects for new andexpressive ways to preserve treasured moments and mementoes.

    Create a quirky album from bound-together record covers decoratedwith personal photos; slip precious keepsakes inside the sleeves.Transform a house-shaped board book into a visual gallery of all theplaces youve called home. Remember good food timesin a littlevolume made from recipe cards and vintage thrift-store cookbooks.Each one is as unique as the life it celebrates!

    Truly unique and expressive projects

    Plays off the current popularity of mixed-media techniques

    NEW IN PAPERBACK

    Artful Paper DollsNew Ways to Play with a Traditional Formby Terry Taylor

    Terry Taylorthe bestselling author of Altered Artbrings thesame keen sense of imagination, design, and play to a classicfavorite: paper dolls. These creatively constructed versions are allgrown up and influenced by Altered Arts wide-ranging and wildlypopular techniques. From representational to abstract, human toanimal, the interpretations are limitless.

    Thirty original projects created by a talented pool of contemporary designers

    Features sidebars on famous paper doll artists past and present

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    KATHERINE DUNCAN AIMONE is a former museumcurator and director. Her many books include TheFiberarts Book of Wearable Art (Lark, 2002), ArtfulCards (Lark, 2005), Art of Jewelry: Polymer Clay(Lark, 2006), and Beading with Crystals (Lark, 2007).She currently works as a freelance editor and author.

    March 2009$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-476-2

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/BOOK PRINTING & BINDING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 34

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    Previous Hardcover:THE ADVENTUROUSSCRAPBOOKER978-1-57990-728-0$24.95 (CAN $32.95)

    March 2009$14.95 (CANADA $15.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-480-9

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/PAPERCRAFTS

    CARTON QUANTITY: 30

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    Previous Hardcover:978-1-57990-715-0$19.95 (CAN $23.95)

    ALSO AVAILABLE:

    ALTERED ART978-1-57990-550-7$19.95 (CAN $23.95) W

  • 19C R A F T S

    You Lucky DogMore Than 30 Craft Projects to Unleash Your Pups Personalityby Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader

    Why settle for store-bought accessories when you can give your precious pet something handmade? These one-of-a-kind projects willhave Fido in raptures. And because every pooch has a distinct person-ality, all the items are specifically tailored forand organized bykeycanine types. The goodies are showcased in a modern, cheeky designthat celebrates the doggie divine.

    Pet owners are big consumers

    Personalized projects at a reasonable cost

    Both the design and the projects will appeal to craftersand dog lovers alike

    Handmade Paper from Naturalsby Diane Flowers

    Creating handmade paper is fun, easy, and eco-friendly too! Every oneof these 25 gorgeous papers uses repurposed, recycled, and naturalmaterials, from junk mail to grass clippings and coffee grounds. Thesimple recipes yield attractive results, and even beginners can masterthe basic techniques. And crafters will love the fabulous ideas forshowing off their handiwork, including a greeting card, gift wrap, tags,books, a molded decorative bowl, and more.

    Make paper with:

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    VALERIE VAN ARSDALE SHRADER works as an editor,and is the author of Hip Handbags (Lark, 2005), SewCool, Sew Easy: Stylish Skirts (Lark, 2006), and Fun &Fabulous Tops to Sew (Lark, 2006), Fun & FabulousPillows to Sew (Lark, 2006), Fun & Fabulous Curtains toSew (Lark, 2006), and Simple Contemporary Quilts(Lark, 2007).

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    DIANE FLOWERS is a professional creative designerand author. She started out designing, assembling,and selling her own lines of home decorating acces-sories, establishing the business MFT Enterprises.Today, Diane sells her designs to craft manufacturersand magazine and book editors.

    March 2009$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-249-2

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/GENERAL

    CARTON QUANTITY: 30

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    ALSO AVAILABLE:

    BOW WOW WOW!978-1-60059-235-5$17.95 (CAN $19.95) W

    Grass Seeds Coffee and tea Flower petals Old denim Herbs

    Lavender Soy fibers Plant pulp Cumin and marigold Chili pepper

    April 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-447-2

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/PAPERCRAFTS

    CARTON QUANTITY: 30

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ROSWELL, GA

    Has wide appeal to the general craft and growing eco markets

    A comprehensive, simplified introduction to papermaking techniques with lots of creative and eco-conscious ideas

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

  • 20 C R A F T S

    bottom of spread lines upwith bottom of cover

    Eco CraftRecycle Recraft Restyleby Susan Wasinger

    Who knew taking care of the planet could look so good? Eco Craft shows how, with 30 truly beautiful home dcorprojects that elevate environmental consciousness to stylish new heights. Every idea is amazingly clever: whowould ever have imagined that plastic six-pack can holders could become a chic Moorish-inspired filigree tri-foldscreen? Or that glass baby food jars would make a charming candle chandelier? Every project features at leastone beauty shot in a modern home setting, easy-to-follow instructions, and step-by-step color photos, while handyicons spotlight the key techniques, materials, and the estimated time to complete each project.

    The author is a columnist for Natural Home Magazine, and has a blog devoted to this book

    Brings recycling and repurposing up to date with a very appealing modern aesthetic

    There is a high demand for quality, attractive books on eco-friendly topics

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    SUSAN WASINGER has been a graphic designer, writer, and photographer for over 20 years. Her work has appearedin such magazines as PieceWork, Metropolitan Home, and Mother Earth News, as well as on HGTV. She has designedNatural Home Magazine, dedicated to eco-conscious living choices, since its inception. She conceives theiracclaimed DIY section Try This and writes, photographs, and creates all the projects.

    March 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)HARD 978-1-60059-343-7

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/GENERAL

    CARTON QUANTITY: 20

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:BOULDER, CO

    Printedon RecycledPaper withAgri-Based

    Inks

  • 21C R A F T S

    SilhouettesContemporary Paper Cutting Projectsby Sharyn Sowell

    Silhouettes are wildly popular, and these stunning projects transform the nostalgic classic into something elegantlymodern. Crafters will learn four beautiful ways to make their own silhouettes: by casting a shadow and tracing alongthe edges, using digital technology that silhouettes almost any image, drawing freehand for a loose handmadelook, and copying patterns. The 22 decorative itemswhich range from a glowing lampshade and holiday tree orna-ments to napkin rings, votive holders, and layered canvasesshowcase the styles diversity and charm, and add boldnew touches, like color. Plus, the book includes 50 fabulous patterns that will work in almost every imaginable project!

    Silhouettes are a huge trend, frequently used in advertising, products, and fashion

    Includes 50 silhouette patterns

    The author is a self-promoting, experienced artist with connections in the publishing industry and gift market

    Silhouetting appeals to a wide variety of crafters, from those who work with paper to home-decorating enthusiasts

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    SHARYN SOWELL is a self-taught artist specializing in silhouettes. Her work has been featured in publications suchas Mary Englebreits Home Companion, Somerset Studio, Victoria, Better Homes & Gardens, and Romantic Homes. Shelicenses her work for many companies such as Costco, York Wallcovering, and Lenox. Her previous books include PaperCutting Techniques for Scrapbooks & Cards (Sterling/Chapelle, 2005). Find out more at www.sharynsowell.com.

    April 2009$19.95 (CANADA $21.95)PAPER 978-1-60059-278-2

    128 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 10CRAFTS & HOBBIES/PAPERCRAFTS

    CARTON QUANTITY: 40

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:MOUNT VERNON, WA

  • 22 C R A F T S

    Pretty Little CoziesIts hip to be crazy for cozies! This latest entry in the successful Pretty Little series elevates the cozy from hum-ble to cool, as crafters everywhere embrace it as the latest sewing craze. Thirty-two cute projects, created by apool of talented designers, show just how great a comeback can be: theyre colorful, modern, and playfully fem-inine. In addition to the usual suspectsincluding covers for iPods, cell phones, CDs, and cupsthere arewraps to cuddle such delightfully unexpected objects as a French press, scanner, video game controllers, and apan handle. An overview of sewing basics, embellishment techniques, construction methods, and fabrics makethe crafting easy, even for beginners.

    Cozies are a huge craft trend

    Features the latest styles in fabric, design, and ornamentation

    Part of a best-selling series

    Projects have a singular focus, are relatively small and easy to complete, and are still lots of fun

    A selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

    May 2009$17.95 (CANADA $19.95)HARD 978-1-60059-376-5

    132 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 X 8CRAFTS & HOBBIES/NEEDLEWORK/GENERAL

    CARTON QUANTITY: 24

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE SERIES:

    PRETTY LITTLE PINCUSHIONS978-1-60059-144-0$17.95 (CAN $19.95) W

    PRETTY LITTLE PATCHWORK978-1-60059-213-3$17.95 (CAN $19.95) W

    PRETTY LITTLE PURSES & POUCHES978-1-60059-214-0$17.95 (CAN $19.95) W

    PRETTY LITTLE POTHOLDERS978-1-60059-200-3$17.95 (CAN $19.95) W

    Praise for Pretty Little Pincushions:

    Functional, fun, and oh-so-easy Booklist (starred review)

  • 23C R A F T S

    Quilts, Baby!20 Cuddly Designs to Piece, Patch & Embroiderby Linda Kopp

    Modern, innovative, and exciting: if youve never associated these words with baby quilts before, you will now!Heres a collection of fresh designs that arent fussy, cutesy, or old-fashioned, but that still have that aww factor.Best of all, every one is easy to make, and most take only a weekend to complete. Try a round Peekaboo blankiewith fanciful creatures hidden under fabric flaps, the clever two-in-one Good Morning/Good Night quilt, and afunny Monkey Monkey block quilt. Plus, theres helpful information on choosing baby-friendly and safe materials.

    Easy projects will appeal to beginnersmost can be made in a weekend

    Creative, unusual designs unlike those found in other baby quilt books

    Created by a group of talented designers, many with strong Web presences: each one gets a bio, plus a fun bloggyglimpse into their personal day-to-day worlds

    Projects feature easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful watercolor art, variations, and generous detail photos

    May 2009$22.95 (CANADA $24.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-330-7

    144 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)9 X 9CRAFTS & HOBBIES/QUILTS & QUILTING

    CARTON QUANTITY: 32

    LARKRIGHTS: W

    AUTHORS HOME:ASHEVILLE, NC

    ALSO AVAILABLEBY THE AUTHOR:

    COOL CROCHET HATS978-1-60059-407-6$14.95 (CAN $15.95) W

  • 24 C R A F T S

    ALSO AVAILABLEBY THE AUTHORS:

    COLLABORATIVE QUILTING978-1-4027-3043-6$19.95 (CAN $21.95) W

    Freddy & Gwen Collaborate AgainFreewheeling Twists on Traditional Quilt Designsby Gwen Marston & Freddy Moran

    Award-winning authors Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston reunite for a follow-up to their successful CollaborativeQuilting. This time the duo uses historical quilts for inspiration and collectively gives them their own modern inter-pretations. Separately, Gwen offers unique insights about historical formats, while Freddy imparts her extensiveknowledge about color and pattern. Then the two join forces, often using well-recognized historical quilts as inspi-ration for new, bold, and modern interpretations. Each author shares 20 of her own creations, along with an addi-tional 30 collaborative quiltsand every project comes complete with patterns for shapes, pieces and blocks.

    The popularity of collaborative projects continues to explode

    Gwen and Freddy have high visibility: their teaching schedules are booked for the next three years and they will be thefeatured quilters at the July 2009 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in Oregonone of the years significant quilting events

    Both authors are great self-promoters who will continue to fuel interest in the books

    This sequel builds on the success of its predecessor

    ABOUT THE AUTHORS

    FREDDY MORAN and GWEN MARSTON are popular, well-respected quilters with distinctly different styles. Freddyis known for her flamboyant use of color and pattern, and is the author of Freddys Quilts: Brilliant Color in Quilts(C&T, 1999). She has appeared on HGTV as one of six artists in their Artists in Residence special as well as theirshow Simply Quilts. Gwen is a noted quilt historian and author of over 23 books on the history and applications oftraditional quilt techniques.

    Both women teach internationally, have appeared at countless quilt shows, and have published multiple books. Theircollaborative work has been featured at several national shows, including the Museum of the American QuiltersSociety, Paducah, KY.

    May 2009$24.95 (CANADA $26.95)PAPER WITH FLAPS978-1-60059-439-7

    192 PAGES (ALL IN COLOR)8 1/2 X 11CRAFTS & HOBBIES/QUILTS & QUILTING

    LARKRIGHTS: W