Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts, hardback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3635-9, price 19.99 from www.davidandcharles.com
A comprehensive guide to many crafts, this book has its strengths and weaknesses. I enjoyed the wirework section, but found the tin punching far too basic – there are wonderful books on this subject. On the whole the book covers most things adequately and some very well. It is a great introduction to over 30 crafts and includes more than 200 projects, so you should find lots to occupy you. Superb if you are not sure which crafts you wish to indulge in. Instructions are excellent, templates are given and plenty of UK suppliers to find all the tools the book shows you.