CRAFTS, HOBBIES & PASTIMES Crafts,
hobbies & pastimes
Abbeville Press
Biblioscents Mandy Aftel 15th March, bookmark, £9.95, 9780789254740 Renowned perfumier presents a boxed set of four high-quality, scratch- and-sniff bookmarks scented with natural essences.
Celtic Knots Notebook 11th March, notebook, £19.95, 9780789254757 Dot-ruled notebook with spectacular colour artwork from medieval manuscripts, plus line drawings of Celtic knotwork to be traced and completed.
Celtic Knots Notecards 11th March, cards, £9.92, 9780789254764 Boxed notecard set featuring the intricate designs and brilliant colours of medieval Celtic knotwork. Sixteen dazzlingly complex examples.
Amber Books
Chess Illustrated Alastair Horne 14th June, hb, £29.99, 9781838865191 Produced in traditional Chinese binding with 100 illustrations, this volume will fascinate anyone interested in one of the world’s oldest and most widely played games.
Arcturus
Crime Scene Puzzles Jason Caldecott 1st June, pb, £9.99, 9781398839465 Step into your own police investigation with this thrilling collection of crime scene puzzles. A fresh take on the classic whodunit.
Alice in Wonderland Puzzle Gareth Moore, Sir John Tenniel (illus) 1st February, pb, £9.99, 9781398842946 Follows Alice down the rabbit hole into a delightful puzzle book featuring the original illustrations. With more than 125 enigmas inspired by Alice’s adventures.
The Fishing Journal Felicity Forster 1st June, pb, £12.99, 9781398847927 Guided journal is the ideal place for anglers to record those great catches and reflect on the pleasure of a day’s fishing.
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Wordsearch Puzzles Eric Saunders pb, £9.99, 97813988 Sherlock Holmes 1st June, 47934 Brain-racking wordsearch collection of 100-plus puzzles inspired by the inimitable consulting detective and his thrilling cases. Book Lover’s Wordsearch 1st July, 54055 The limitless world of literature tapped for puzzles themed on some of the greatest novels, short stories and poems ever penned.
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Colouring Kits 1st April, pb, £19.99, 9781398848 High-quality colouring books, 10 coloured pencils and six separate artworks to colour and frame. Enchanting Fairies Peter Gray, Margaret Tarrant (illus) 085 The Kew Gardens Beautiful Flowers 092 Audubon Birds John James Audubon (illus), Peter Gray 108
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Hardback Vintage Colouring hb, £9.99, 97813988494 Range transports colourists to a world of vintage charm and nostalgia. Original illustrations by classic artists alongside line versions to colour in. The Butterflies Peter Gray, John James Audubon (illus), John T Bowen (illus), Johannes Gerardus Keuleman (illus) 1st May, 19 Vintage Fairies Margaret Tarrant (illus), Arthur Rackham (illus), Warwick Goble (illus) 1st May, 26 Kew Gardens Flowers 1st April, 33
The Scandi Wordsearch Collection 1st March, pb, £7.99, 9781398852488 Embrace all things hygge and Scandinavian in this wonderful wordsearch compilation. More than 100 puzzles and inspiring quotes.
Crosswords 06
Sudoku 13
Wordsearch 20
Batsford
Abstract Textiles Anne Kelly 3rd July, hb, eb, £25, 9781849949415 Renowned textile artist explores the popular theme of abstract textile work and shows readers how to progress from the realistic to the abstract within their own practice.
Slöjd: The Swedish Art of Wood and Textile Handicraft Kerstin Neumüller 13th February, hb, eb, £15.99, 9781849949569 Exploration features 18 different wood and textile projects suitable both for beginner and expert crafters.
Crochet Squares Maria Gullberg 10th April, hb, eb, £18.99, 9781849949576 Thirty crochet square patterns, ranging from classic granny squares to mosaic crochet. Projects suitable for all abilities.
The Big Book of Watercolour Hazel Soan 5th June, hb, eb, £17.99, 9781849949644 Compendium of water- colour with a learning aspect. Everything the artist needs to know about painting people
The Language of Flowers Colouring Book Felicity Forster 1st May, pb, £7.99, 9781398852563 Floriography explored in a 45-flower colouring book.
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Infinity Puzzles 1st May, pb, £9.99, 97813988537 Bold cover designs with striking “infinity”’ printed edges appeal to anyone wanting a contemporary take on a traditional puzzle.
and landscapes in the medium.
Bedford Square
Mindf*ck Victor Mids, Oscar Verpoort 8th May, hb, eb, £25, 9781835011911 Interactive book exploring the relationship between science and illusions teaches the reader to create the illusion that they can read minds.
Bird Eye Books
Raw Earth Adam Buick 4th March, hb, eb, £30, 9781802584370 Profile of the life and work of ceramicist Buick, covering projects spanning the many years of his career.
Bloomsbury
The Knot Bible Nic Compton 13th March, hb, eb, £25, 9781399404365 Every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography.
Chartwell SERIES
Sticker, Color & Activity Books 22nd May, hb, £14.99, 9780785846 More than 500 stickers and 50 activity and colouring pages in each book. Calming, Meditative, and Mindful 291 Vintage Blossoms and Blooms 307
Fortune Teller Kit 24th April, kit, £15.99, 9780785846390 Design-and-fold fun includes everything necessary to tell fortunes.
Unofficial Where’s Taylor? 27th March, hb, £7.99, 9780785846529 Quirky and vibrantly illustrated, this book features Eras-themed scenes full of items to find.
The Ultimate Romantasy Sticker and Activity Book 17th April, pb, £9.99, 9780785846536
Filled with imagery and activities inspired by the genre, this is the perfect way for fans to engage creatively with it.
Unofficial Snoop Dogg Book and Crochet Kit Bill Yenne
10th April, kit, £17.99, 9780785846802 Beginner-friendly craft kit includes instructions and materials to crochet a Snoop Dogg doll styled in a blue tracksuit, signature cornrows and sunglasses.
Cico Books
Simple Natural Crochet Susan Ritchie, Karen Miller 11th February, pb, £14.99, 9781800654037 Thirty-five contemporary crochet patterns from the owners of Mrs Moon which sells ethically sourced natural yarns.
Nature Origami Mari Ono 11th March, pb, £12.99, 9781800654068 Fifteen animal models all in one block. With a 64-page project book and 250 sheets of origami paper.
Mini Quilting Laura Strutt 8th April, pb, £14.99, 9781800654075 The flourishing craft of quilting on display with 35 innovative mini projects that are an eco-friendly way to use up scraps of fabric.
Colorful Living Annie Sloan 8th April, pb, £16.99, 9781800654150 Celebrated decorative painter and the inventor of chalk paint. In her new book, Sloan introduces sustainable upcycling projects to give old furniture a second life.
Simple Embroidery Laura Strutt 13th May, pb, £14.99, 9781800654198 Thirty-five step-by-step embroidery projects from an nexpert crafter.
Crocheted Bags, Totes and Purses Emma Friedlander-Collins 10th June, pb, £14.99, 9781800654211 More than 30 colourful and creative shopping bags, clutch bags, purses and more. Patterns introduce various techniques including granny squares, 3D flowers and tapestry crochet.
Origami Transport Mari Ono 10th June, pb, £16.99, 9781800654228 Fold 35 transport-themed origami models. Also includes 50 specially
designed sheets of origami paper.
Cico Kidz
Sewing Machine Projects for Children Angela Pressley 11th March, pb, £12.99, 9781800654082 Full of colourful ideas, this step-by-step guide will inspire children to machine-sew their own toys, accessories, decorations and gifts.
Cider Mill Press
Amigurumi Critters Amy Ting 31st July, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781400344024 From koalas to tiny whales, this book has everything you need to create your own
menagerie of amigurumi animals. Inside are 25 patterns with step-by-step instructions.
Collins
The Sun Wordsearch Book 11 8th May, pb, £7.99, 9780008673253 Three hundred entertaining new puzzles.
The Sun Quick Crossword Book 12 8th May, pb, £7.99, 9780008673260 Cracking collection of 250 fun, quick crosswords.
Cool Springs Press
Axe in Hand Nicole Coenen 17th April, hb, £18.99, 9780760392676
Lumberjack and popular Instagram/TikTok star teaches everything axes, woods and fire for a new generation of outdoorspeople.
David & Charles
Paint With Thread Emillie Ferris 25th March, hb, eb, £24.99, 9781446314005 Thread painting creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. Nine exclusive patterns with iron-on transfers that allow enthusiasts to get started straight away.
The Granny Square Crochet Bible Lynne Rowe 6th May, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781446314050 Practical guide includes key techniques and information about the stitches used plus essential tips and tricks.
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