Books

Most crafters have made things that they aren't proud to show off, or later wondered what they were thinking when they started, but most of us sentence these terrible creations to the bottom of a garbage can, rather than listing them online for others to buy.

Regretsy by April Winvhell explores "where DIY meets WTF" and the many items of questionable taste that have been listed for sale online. The book showcases such handmade pieces as an Ice Cream Headache Headband for $20, an Obama Toilet Seat at $23, stencilled Serial Killer pillows for $15 each and a steal at just $105, knitted Bertha the Pregnant, Birthing, Nursing, Sock Monkey.

Featuring a collection of art pieces, wearables, homeware and gifts, this is a hilarious book for crafters and DIY lovers everywhere.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Random House now >>

Maybe you've just finished a sewing project and have some leftover fabric of you've bagged a bargain of remnant loveliness, 101 Great Ways to Sew A Metre will show you how to get the most out of your fabric odds and ends.

Offering 101 innovative projects to use up your remnants, the book aims to show you how to get the most out of just one metre. Sew a convertible craft apron, an adorable fabric dollhouse, a bohemian banana bag, a protective laptop sleeve, handy organized bed pocket, artist brushes case and a pretty summer nightie.

Including all the pattern pieces you need, declutter your fabric stash and turn those leftovers in to a wide variety of clothing, accessories and homeware.

Readers can order 101 Great Ways to sew a Metre for the special price of £7.99 (rrp £16.99) with free p&p (UK only).  To order please visit RU Craft and quote code R11226 at the checkout.

Nothing makes a home feel cosier than hand-stitched accessories, Home Sweet Sewn by Alice Butcher & Ginny Farquhar is filled with dozens of kitchy and sweet decorations to fill your home with.

This book promises to teach you how to sew unique and personalized projects to accessorize your home. Stitch some lovely linen, which is sure to give you sweet dreams; keep organized with a pin-striped planner, sew patchwork Tree Of Life pillows, embroider some scrapbooks and stitch a lovely strawberries & cream picnic blanket.

Filled with all the techniques and patterns you need, choose from 20 beautiful sewing projects to make your house a home.

Readers can order Home Sweet Sewn for the special price of £9.50 (RRP £14.99) with free p&p (UK only).  To order please visit RUCraft and quote code R11133 at the checkout.

With over 177 miles of subways, underground tunnels, and deserted quarries under the city of Paris, graffiti artists, painted and creative vandals have taken on the task of transforming these hidden spaces in to a secret urban art gallery.

Paris Underground from Mark Batty Publishing explores these eye-catching spaces that have been painted, carved, scribbles and crafted, looking at the culture and motivation of these anonymous artists and their work, which may have otherwise went unseen.

See a side of France that you never new existed and take an inside look at this secretive art scene.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Mark Batty Publishing >>

New York City is famous for it's tall buildings, bright lights and fast paced lifestyle. I Lego N.Y. by Christoph Niemann illustrates life in the city with everyone's favorite building blocks, Lego!

Using simple Lego blocks to represent elements such as a famous Nathan's hot dog, Donald Trump's hair, yellow taxi cabs and the congestion at Holland Tunnel, this photo book is both charming and witty.

A great gift for any New Yorker or anyone who has ever wanted to visit, see this iconic city brick by brick.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Abrams books now >>

Whether you've outgrown your wardrobe or it's outgrown the times, Felt, Cut & Sew Unique by Crispina Ffrench will teach you how to recycle and revamp outdated clothing in to new outfits and more.

Promising to teach you how-to upcycle jumpers into one-of-a-king clothes and accessories, this book will teach you all the techniques you need to know. Sew some Cutie-Pie Pot Holders, a Zippered Cardigan, a plushie Ragamuffin, a handy Eyeglasses Case, Finger Puppets and many other felted crafts.

Declutter your wardrobe and fire up the sewing machine, it's time to recycle, re-create and re-enjoy your clothes.

Felt, Cut & Sew Unique by Crispina Ffrench is published by David & Charles.  To buy this book at the special price of £10.99 (rrp £12.99) and free p&p (UK only) please visit RUCraft and quote code R11207 at the checkout.

A cookbook and survival manual for vegans on the road, Sarah Kramer's Vegan A Go-Go! is a must have for any mobile herbivore.

So portable, carry this book with you and you'll never go hungry again. The recipes promise to be easy to cook and delicious to boot! Wake yourself up with Apple Pie Pancakes and Black Beans on Toast; warm up with a hot bowl of Go-Go Gadget Green Soup; get dipping with Edamame Hummus and Avocado Tomato Salsa; and bake some Vegan Ginger Snaps, Cracker Jack Popcorn or tasty Banana Bread.

Great for throwing in your handbag and taking to the supermarket, packing in your suitcase for holidays or just taking over to a friend's house, this compact little book is packed full of tasty recipes, ensuring you'll never get caught off guard.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Arsenal Pulp now >>

Queen of the needle, Jenny Hart is back with a new book which will teach you how to stitch all kinds of Embroidered Effects.

Filled with projects and patterns to inspire your stitching, the book will teach you everything you need to know about embroidery and prepare you to start stitching your own projects. Complete with the transfers you need, embroider a Mahjong tablecloth, an Embellished Photo Portrait, a Tattoo Heart on your sleeve, a Mexican Sugar Skull wrap skirt or an Imitation Cameo Brooch on your shirt pocket.

Once you've mastered the steps for stitching your own projects, you wont ever want to put your needle or hoop down again.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Chronicle >>

Working with leather is often avoided by most crafters for being tough to stitch and causing needles to snap, however Nathalie Mornu aims to show us just how easy it can be in her new book, Leather Jewelry.

Filled with 30 contemporary jewelry projects, the book will teach you how to create new looks and spice up any outfit with some DIY leather finery. Braid a Lassoo necklace, chocker and bracelet; some dangly Graffiti earrings or three dimensional Cactus Fruit earrings; a Dot, Dot, Dot circle ring; a gorgeous scattered leather Confetti ring; a Polka spotted cuff and some Gleam rosette hair clips.

With so many wonderful pieces to create, it's time to head down to your local fabric store and put some leather in your jewelry box.

Check out a sample project from the book, Gossip necklace >>

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Lark books >>