Crafting Book The Crafting Life

This book is a wonderful resource for modern crafters of all types. With patterns, projects, and artist showcases, it has all kinds of information a crafter needs to advance in their craft.

From the blurb:
The ultimate guide to 33 crafting techniques, from embroidery and clay to collage and baskets, The Handmade Life showcases the work of more than 150 contemporary artists and offers 170 inspirational project ideas for everyone from beginners to experienced crafters.

This is sure to be a favorite crafting book that you return to again and again.