Gift&TradeSpring2026

86 art & craft ISBN: 978-0-7643-7068-7 $22 99, £20 99, 31 99 CAD softcover • 144 pp • 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" (197 x 241 mm) 250 color photos & 40 b/w illustrations AVAILABLE MAY 2026 Stitching Super-Cute Food Kawaii Style 18 Beginner-Friendly Embroidery Projects and 140 Mix-and- Match Patterns By Mollie Johanson Readers will stitch their way through an adorable pantry filled with 18 super-sweet embroidery projects and 140 mix-and-match designs! This irresistible book features more than 140 kawaii-style food designs for embroidery, from appetizers and baked goods to breakfast, dinner, and desserts—plus a few food puns for good measure! Readers will learn how to embroider eight different stitches and apply them to 18 fun projects like a celebration banner, foodie hair clips, a baby bib, snack bags, picnic napkins, and more. With beginner-friendly instructions, photo guides, and an exclusive download link for printing and transferring the patterns, this book makes it easy to start stitching sweet creations today. Readers will also learn how to embellish and customize their projects and get expert tips on tools and materials—everything they need to bring their favorite foods to life, one stitch at a time. ISBN: 978-0-7643-7065-6 $22 99, £20 99, 31 99 CAD softcover • 168 pp • 8 1/2" x 10" (216 x 254 mm) 400 color photos AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2026 Handmade Happiness Yarn Crafts Easy Instructions for 30 Bright and Beautiful DIY Projects Includ- ing Wreaths, Tassels, Rainbows, Pom-Pom Garlands, and More By Sarah Freeman ISBN 978-0-7643-7065-6 ISBN 978-0-7643-7068-7 Learn to transform affordable yarn into creative gifts, accessories, and home décor! Professional crafter, content creator, and color lover Sarah Freeman teaches how to make 30 bright and beautiful yarn crafts using simple techniques and easy-to-find materials. From statement wreaths and pom-pom plants to holiday garlands, wall hangings, and playful fashion accessories, readers will learn how to create trendy pieces that look store-bought but are way better—because they made them! The book begins with an accessible overview of yarn and tutorials for making pom-poms and tassels, then moves on to 30 projects. Each project is presented with step-by-step instruction and can be completed within a single crafting session. Whether they’re decorating their home, creating with their kids, or carving out time for themselves, this book is an invitation to readers to join the handmade movement and fall in love with what yarn can do. Sarah Freeman is a professional crafter, content creator, and the creative force behind @apricotpolkadot. An English teacher turned full-time maker, Sarah began her crafting journey in 2015 by selling whimsical pom-pom garlands on Etsy. Since then, she has grown a loyal following through her blog, YouTube tutorials, and Instagram, inspiring others with approachable, joy-filled fiber projects. Her work has been featured in Mollie Makes , HGTV Magazine , and over 25 segments on Utah’s popular lifestyle show Studio 5 . Sarah resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she continues to dream up fresh ways to bring color and charm into homes, one pom-pom at a time. Learn more at www.apricotpolkadot.com . Mollie Johanson is a professional designer, illustrator, and stitcher. She is a contributor to Simply Sewing Magazine , Love Embroidery , and World of Cross Stitching . She has had her work featured in The Spruce Crafts , Mollie Makes , and MarthaStewart.com and regularly collaborates with brands like Missouri Star Quilt Company and Benzie Design. Mollie shares creative inspiration and patterns on her long-running blog Wild Olive and has helped thousands of makers discover the charm of hand stitching and other crafts through her Etsy shop, online tutorials, in-person workshops, and podcast, the Very Serious Crafts Podcast . She lives in the Chicago area, where she strives to make stitching part of her daily life. Learn more on Instagram @molliejohanson.