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It’s hard to believe that Craft Book Month is almost over. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing the craft book love with our readers, and hearing your questions and comments about the publishing industry! Stay tuned next Monday for another author Q&A and book giveaway we’ve saved for October, just to keep the party going. And in case you missed some posts along the way, click over to see a full list of Q&As, book reviews...
So, you’re thinking about writing a craft book proposal. Congratulations! If you have a unique book concept and are ready to take that next step, here are some tips we’ve gathered from the experts. Do Your Research Any good book proposal starts with research, and that includes craft books, children’s books, cookbooks and more. Search Amazon, your library and the bookstore for titles that are similar to your book concept. (This is assuming that...
Brett Bara is the go-to sewing gal for Design Sponge. She’s also released a new book, Sewing in a Straight Line (Potter Craft), and I was recently lucky to win a copy on her blog tour. Because I am hooked on sewing projects for the home, I probably would not have purchased this book just based on the cover. But do not be deceived, as there are equal amounts of apparel projects and home...
Please welcome Jessica Levitt to Craft Buds! Jessica is a first-time author of a new book about modern quilting. You may have also read her popular blog, Juicy Bits, where she shows of quilted creations and her fabric lines. The book is titled Modern Mix: 16 Sewing Projects that Combine Designer Prints & Solid Fabrics (Stash / C&T Publishing) and includes 7 quilt projects plus 7 Quilts + pillows, bags and gifts. Jessica, you...
You probably known Aussie crafter and blogger Kathreen Ricketson as the founder of Whipup.net. You might have also seen her book Whip Up Mini Quilts, with 20 smart designs for patchwork wall quilts. Her newest book is also for quilt lovers, and it’s all about sewing with pre-cut fabrics. Little Bits Quilting Bee (Chronicle Books) includes 20 quilt designs from Kathreen’s studio, 5 each from the represented types of pre-cuts (charm squares, jelly roll...
Jen Osborn’s new book Mixed and Stitched (North Light Books) shows off mixed-media techniques that combine cloth, paper, stitching and printing. Her technique is not polished or precise, but that’s the appeal. The book starts off with “Forget-the-Rule Techniques,” which shows off a process Jen calls stove-top alchemy (dyeing fabrics in the kitchen). She also delves into drawing on fabric graffiti-style and the proper tools for sewing together unusual items, like fabric and cardstock,...
We couldn’t host Craft Book Month without support from our sponsors! If you love to support the handmade community, these hard-working and inventive shop owners are a great place to start. Pattern Patti has some super cute e-patterns for sale, which will get you off to a great start sewing handmade gifts for the holiday season. She has some new patterns in her shop including this kindle sleeve and a cute mini tote bag...
I’m happy to welcome Tonia Davenport to Craft Book Month! Tonia is the acquisitions editor at North Light Books (a division on F+W Media focusing on craft book titles). She is also a mixed-media artist and a jewelry designer. Tonia is here to tell us some more about how to write a craft book, including putting that proposal together and selling your idea to the right publisher for your work. Tonia, how did you...
Craft Book Month has been such a blast so far, with some great projects being linked up on the main post. Here are a few things you’ve shared so far! Jennifer linked up her Dreaming Under Dresdens Quilt, which was inspired by the book Material Obsession. Gorgeous! Kelly’s handmade skewer book was a project from the book Handmade Decorative Books. What a cool method of book-binding! Sara stitched up the Blossom Bag, which is...
Kelly McCants (a.k.a. Modern June and Oilcloth Addict on Etsy) has just released her first book, Sewing with Oilcloth. The book is published by Wiley and incorporates sewing projects with oilcloth, laminated cottons and chalk cloth, a fabric you can actually write on like a chalk board. Fun! Remember this free pattern we shared last week? This Chalk Cloth Table Runner is from Sewing with Oilcloth! Here’s a video showing a sneak peek of...