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24 Recently Released Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares By Deb Essen Learn how to transform woven squares into a charming collection of stuffed animals with this fun and accessible project book. Using basic fiber art skills and a handy pin loom, makers will learn how to combine simple woven squares to create 30 adorable critters, from dogs and cats to dinosaurs and hedgehogs. With step-by-step instructions and tips on color changing, weaving patterns, and mastering twill techniques, this guide unlocks the creative potential of pin loom weaving, letting artisans turn their leftover swatches into delightful, cuddly companions. Whether enjoyed by seasoned fiber artists or beginning weavers, this book makes it easy to bring woven squares to life in a fun and creative way. “The creativity and complexity of the designs goes beyond what I’ve seen in other pin loom pattern books . . . If you are looking for a way to use up all the scrappy bits of handspun in your stash quickly, this will do it with flair!” —Ply Magazine “Textile artists looking for a quick, portable project will be especially pleased.” —Publishers Weekly About the Author Deb Essen is a well-known weaving expert and teacher. She owns dje handwovens and has contributed to Handwoven and other magazines. She is the author of Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps (p. 45) and Profile Drafting for Handweavers (p. 25). She lives in Victor, Montana. www.djehandwovens.com ISBN: 978-0-7643-6810-3 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) Pages: 168 Price: $24.99, £22.99, 35.99 CAD Illustrations: 310 color photos Binding: softcover BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving & Spinning ISBN 978-0-7643-6810-3 Green Wood Turning Expert Techniques, Handy Tips, and 10 Skill-Building Projects By Christian Zeppetzauer Get to know the age-old craft of green wood turning with expert tips, interesting techniques, elegant projects, and over 500 photos. Eco-friendly and rich in moisture and character, green wood is an ideal material for woodturning—but newcomers to the craft may need a helping hand to get started. With this all-encompassing guide by longtime woodworker, author, and instructor Christian Zeppetzauer, you’ll learn everything from choosing and storing the best woods for the job to troubleshooting challenges, maintaining your tools, and applying a finish that will last for years to come. Finally, test your mettle on 10 stylish step-by-step projects, including a simple tree, a rustic live-edge bowl, and an elegant goblet showcasing a fascinating woodbending technique. With this book’s guidance, woodworkers of all experience levels can hone their skills and build confidence at the lathe with 500+ photos, foundational tips, and a hearty dose of inspiration. “Covers it all—in-depth information on raw materials and straightforward descriptions of techniques.” —Jarrod Dahl, founder, Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft ISBN: 978-0-7643-6963-6 Size: 7" x 9" (178 x 229 mm) Pages: 160 Price: $24.99, £22.99, 35.99 CAD Illustrations: 500+ color photos and illustrations Binding: softcover BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork ISBN 978-0-7643-6963-6 About the Author Christian Zeppetzauer teaches woodturning and other wood arts at the HBLA for Timber Construction in Hallstatt. He is also the author of Turning Made Easy (Leopold Stocker Verlag). He lives in Bad Ischl, Germany.