First published 2017
Catherine Newman presents six fundamental fiber arts through a collection of eighteen hands-on projects designed for children ages nine to fourteen. The book covers sewing, embroidery, crochet, felting, knitting, and weaving with complete instructions for basic tools and techniques. Each craft section includes three projects that progress from beginner to intermediate skill levels. Young crafters can make bean bags and learn accompanying games, transform fabric into T-shirt dresses, design personalized scout badges through embroidery, create warm felted mittens and fingerless gloves, construct zippered monster change purses, knit protective covers for phones and tablets, crochet beaded jewelry, assemble hacky sacks for play, and weave decorative patches for clothing. Newman writes with humor that connects with her target audience while building practical skills. The book includes removable gift tags to encourage kids to share their finished creations with others, fostering both craftsmanship and generosity.
Genres: non-fiction, how-to
Vibes: educational, hands-on, instructional
Tropes: how-to, skill-building
208 pages · Kindle Edition · Storey Publishing