Homemade Holiday

October 15, 2017

German crafting entrepreneurs Pester and Bruns, who previously collaborated on Supercraft, return with a collection of holiday-themed craft projects that use a variety of techniques, including knitting, crochet, paper craft, sewing, and cooking. The projects are organized by type (decoration, giving, wrapping, and last-minute ideas) and range from explicitly Christmas-themed items (advent calendars, evergreen garlands) to crafts appropriate for yearround gift-giving (knitted slippers, bath salts, greeting cards). Most are beginner friendly and use simple supplies, with instructions that are easy to follow. A guide to basic techniques for knitting, crochet, sewing, and embroidery, as well as reproducible templates, are included. VERDICT Crafters looking for an abundance of holiday-themed projects suitable for decorating and gift-giving will find an array of ideas here.

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