The holidays are just 4 short months away!  If you like to make gifts for family and friends, now is a good time to get started – or at least, get planning.  The Cheshire Library has a vast assortment of books on all types of hand-made crafts located downstairs in the Reference Department.

Most popular are books on knitting (located in 746.432) and crocheting (located in 746.434).  Quilting (located in 746.46) is also very popular.

• 30 min-knits: what can you knit in half an hour or less? by Carol Melfrum
• Knitting Simple Jackets by Marilyn Saitz Cohen
• Weekend Knitting: 50 unique projects and ideas by Melanie Falick
• Mom and Me Knits: 20 pretty projects for moms & daughters by Stefanie Japel
• Animal Hats by Vanessa Mooncie

• The New Crochet: A Beginner’s Guide by Marion Madel
• Crochet One-Skein Wonders by Judith Durant
• Clever Crocheted Accessories: 25 quick weekend projects
• Creative Crochet Jewelry by Esther Zadock
• Crocheted gifts by Kim Werker

•  Quilting Happiness by Christina Lane and Diane Gilleland
• The Magic of Crazy Quilting by J Marsha Michler
• New Ideas for Lap Quilting by Georgia Bonesteel
• Simply Retro by Camille Roskelley
• Simple Contemporary Quilts by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader

Jewelry is another popular item for gift-giving.  You can choose from books on beading, or soutache, or just general jewelry making.  All are located in the 745 area of Reference.

• Encyclopedia of Contemporary Jewelry Making Techniques by Vannetta Seecharran
• 30 Minute Necklaces by Martha Le Van
• The Complete Book of Jewelry Making by Carles Codina
• Hip Handmade Memory Jewelry by Kathy Jakicic
• Memory Jewelry by Liz Eaton

 

Books on beaded jewelry:

• Soutache by Anetta Valious
• Beading with Charms by Catherine Duncan Aimone
• Simply Beautiful Beading by Heidi Boyd
• 200 beading tips, techniques & trade secrets by Jean Power
• Complete Beading: jewelry and accessories by Jemma Hewitt

Take a look at all the library has to offer on crafting and have fun with whatever you choose!