Great Gifts for DIY and Craft Aficionados

Looking for a last minute gift for a fellow DIY fan or handy crafter?  Head to Amazon or your local bookstore to pick up one of these fabulous titles.  And better yet, grab a copy for yourself, because, if you're like me and love a great craft book, you'll certainly be charmed by these gems... I am!

The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

Perfect for knitting, spinning, and weaving fans, this incredible resource is filled with gorgeous photos, history, recommendations, and every ounce of information you might need.  A visual guide to more than 200 fibers, including examples of finished products, this is an essential guide that every fiber-lover should own.


Embroider Everything Workshop: The Beginner's Guide to Embroidery, Cross-Stitch, Needlepoint, Beadwork, Applique, and More

This is perhaps, should be retitled "The Ultimate Guide" because it includes everything you need to know about embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, beadwork, smocking, openwork, applique, and thensome.  There are photo examples of every single type of stitch, instructions, history, projects, and event patterns.  Projects include baby essentials, fashion, home decor, and gift ideas.  Just picking up this book makes me want to cross-stitch!


Make The Bread, Buy The Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook From Scratch - Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods

Maybe you are already a proficient DIYer in the kitchen or maybe you'd just like to make more food items for frugal or health reasons, either way, this insightful guide offers the answers and the recipes to keep your pantry, fridge, and freezer full of handmade goodness.  There's also a good dash of humor tossed in to make this a truly delightful read. 


Disclosure:  I received copies of the above books for review purposes.  I am not obligated to provide a review, nor to recommend these titles.  I choose to because I find them to be quality books that I'm glad to have on my Country Bookshelf!