LIBRARY
There’s something about poring over and scribbling (quelle horreur!) in books that make learning that much more pleasurable. I take comfort in their familiarity. They’re like a little platoon of helpers in my studio, and I’m always learning something new, no matter how many times I’ve gone over the book.
If you’d like a snoop, these are the books that make up my atelier library.
Amanda
A note: I’ve bought all of the books listed. I am not sponsored, nor affiliated. If you’re thinking you’d like a book from this list, please consider buying new or secondhand from an independent bookstore, or borrow from your neighbourhood library.
Pattern design
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Author: Marimekko
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Marimekko: The Art of Printmaking
Author: Laird Borrelli-persson
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Geometry Now! Designing for Tomorrow
Author: Sendpoints
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How to Make Repeat Patterns: A Guide for Designers, Architects and Artists
Author: Paul Jackson
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Designing Patterns for Decoration, Fashion and Graphics
Author: Lotta Kühlhorn
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Author: SendPoints
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Author: Lauren Wager
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Author: Lauren Wager
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Author: Jen Hewett
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How to be a Craftivist: The Art of Gentle Protest
Author: Sarah Corbett
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Guerrilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance
Author: Sayraphim Lothian
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Craft for the Soul: How to Get The Most Out of Your Creative Life
Author: Pip Lincolne
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Over-dressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion
Author: Elizabeth L. Cline
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The Handmade Life: A Companion to Modern Crafting
Author: Ramona Barry
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Make Hey! While the Sun Shines: 25 Crafty Projects and Recipes
Author: Pip Lincolne
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Sew La Tea Do: 25 Favourite Things to Sew
Author: Pip Lincolne
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Tote Bags: 20 Creative Projects
Author: Sonia Lucano
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Author: Mateo Kries
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Human Dimension & Interior Space: A Source Book of Design Reference Standards
Author: Julius Panero and Martin Zelnik
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Chair Anatomy: Design and Construction
Author: James Orrom
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Author: Enzo Mari
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Hammer and Nail: Making and assembling furniture designs inspired by Enzo Mari
Author: Erik Eje Almqvist
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How to Construct Rietveld Furniture
Authors: Peter Drijver and Johannes Niemeijer
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Author: Sunset Books
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Easy-to-make Tables and Chairs
Author: Sunset Books
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Simple Japanese Furniture: 24 Mid-Century Projects For Your Home
Author: Group Monomono
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DIY Furniture: A Step-by-Step Guide
Author: Christopher Stuart
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How to Build Modern Furniture: Volumes 1 and 2
Author: Mario Dal Fabbro
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Making Authentic Shaker Furniture with Measured Drawings of Museum Classics
Author: John G Shea
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Author: Kate Watson-Smyth
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Woodwork in Theory and Practice
Author: John Walton
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The Complete Guide to Joint-Making
Author: John Bullar
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Joinery Tips & Techniques: How to Cut Perfect Wood Joints Every Time
Author: Popular Woodworking
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Author: Sam Allen
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Wood Working: The Complete Step by Step Manual
Author: DK Publishing
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Author: Derek Jones
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Woodworking: Traditional Craft for Modern Living
Author: Andrea Brugi and Samina Langholz
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Traditional Woodworking Techniques: Fundamentals of Furnituremaking
Author: Graham Blackburn
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The Why and How of Woodworking: A Simple Approach to Making Meaningful Work
Author: Michael Pekovich
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Author: Woodsmith
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Wood Magazine: Build Your Own Shop Jigs & Fixtures
Author: Wood Magazine
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Cutting Edge: Router Tips and Tricks
Author: Jim Stack
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Author: Ernie Conover
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Bill Hylton's Ultimate Guide to the Router Table
Author: Bill Hylton
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Author: Michael Dresdner
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Mobitecture: Architecture On The Move
Author: Rebecca Roke
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Furnitecture: Furniture That Transforms Space
Author: Anna Yudina
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Bookbinding: The Complete Guide to Folding, Sewing and Binding
Author: Morlok, Waszelewski and Wright
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Bookbinding: A Step-by-step Guide
Author: Kathy Abbott
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Bookforms: A Complete Guide to Designing and Crafting Hand-Bound Books
Author: The Center for Book Arts
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Making Books: A Guide to Handcrafted Books
Author: London Centre for Book Arts
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Non-Adhesive Binding: Books Without Paste or Glue
Author: Keith A Smith
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Volume II Non-Adhesive Binding: 1-2- & 3-Section Sewings
Author: Keith A Smith
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Smith’s Sewing Single Sheets: Non-Adhesive Binding Volume IV
Author: Keith A Smith
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Making Handmade Books: 100+ Structures, Bindings and Forms
Author: Alisa Golden
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Bound: 15 Beautiful Bookbinding Projects
Author: Rachel Hazell
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Paper Folding Templates for Print Design
Author: Trish Witkowski
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Flowersmith: How to Handcraft and Arrange Enchanting Paper Flowers
Author: Jennifer Tran
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Author: Corrie Beth Hogg
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Author: Lotta Jansdotter
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Rubber Stamping: Get Creative with Stamps, Rollers and Other Print Making Techniques
Author: Stephen Fowler
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¡Estampa! (Spanish)
Author: Fábrica de Texturas
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Print Workshop: Hand-Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects
Author: Christine Schmidt
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Stamp Stencil Paint: Making Extraordinary Patterned Projects by Hand
Author: Anna Joyce
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House of Print: A Modern Block Printer's Take on Design, Colour and Pattern
Author: Molly Mahon
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Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum
Author: Lotta Jansdotter
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Stamping and Printing: 20 Creative Projects
Author: Émilie Greenberg and Karine Thiboult-Demessence
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Author: Marion Deuchars
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Let's Make Some Great Art Patterns
Author: Marion Deuchars
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Author: Marion Deuchars
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Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring and Doodling Book
Author: Taro Gomi
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Author: Peggy Dean
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Author: Peter Jenny
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How to Draw Almost Every Day: An Illustrated Sourcebook
Author: Chika Miyata
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How to Draw: Sketch and Draw Anything, Anywhere
Author: Jake Spicer
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Author: Laine
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Author: Laine
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Author: Clara Parkes
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Author: Summer Lee
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Author: Nancy Bush
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Author: Lara Neel
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Author: Julie Anne Lebouthillier
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Author: Andrea Rangel
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KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary: 150+ Modern Colorwork Knitting Motifs
Author: Andrea Rangel
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The Ultimate All-Around Stitch Dictionary
Author: Wendy Bernard
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Author: Erika Knight
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The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches
Author: Lyric Books
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200 Knitted Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans
Author: Jan Eaton
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Author: Jan Eaton
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The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques
Author: Margaret Radcliffe
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Author: Erika Knight
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Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks
Author: Patty Lyons
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Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods
Author: Leslie Ann Bestor
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Author: Margaret Radcliffe
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Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann
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Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitting Workshop
Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann
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Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knitter’s Almanac
Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann
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Author: Elizabeth Zimmermann
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Author: Margaret Radcliffe
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Author: Erika Knight
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Author: Erika Knight
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Author: Erika Knight
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Simple Knits for Cherished Babies
Author: Erika Knight
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Author: Debbie Bliss
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52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn: Projects for Crafters
Author: Laine
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Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary
Author: Dora Ohrenstein
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Author: Daisy Farm Crafts
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Author: Jan Eaton
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Author: Jan Eaton
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Author: Esme Crick
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Author: Jess Coppom
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Author: Molla Mills
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Author: Molla Mills
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Author: Molla Mills
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Author: Yen Schenkel
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Author: Yen Schenkel
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Author: Yen Schenkel
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Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts Amigurimi
Author: Tomoko Takamori
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Author: Mitsuki Hoshi
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Author: Sarah Abbondio
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DIY Couture: Create Your Own Fashion Collection
Author: Rosie Martin
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No Patterns Needed: DIY Couture from Simple Shapes
Author: Rosie Martin
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Sew it Yourself with DIY Daisy
Author: Daisy Braid
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One Piece of Fabric: 15 Projects to Make
Author: Lena Santana
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Everyday Style: Key Pieces to Sew + Accessories, Styling, and Inspiration
Author: Lotta Jansdotter
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Merchant and Mills Sewing Book
Author: Denham and Field
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Author: Merchant and Mills
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The Sewing Book: Over 300 Step-by-step Techniques
Author: Alison Smith
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The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts
Author: Claire B. Shaeffer
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Author: Hisako Sato
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Sweet Dress Book: 23 Stylish Outfits from Six Simple Patterns
Author: Yoshiko Tsukiori
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Stylish Dress Book: Wear With Freedom
Author: Yoshiko Tsukiori
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Stylish Dress Book: Simple Smocks, Dresses and Tops
Author: Yoshiko Tsukiori
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Simple Modern Sewing: 8 Basic Patterns to Create, 25 Favorite Garments
Author: Shufu To Seikatsu Sha
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Author: Yoshiko Tsukiori
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Author: Maggie Malone
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Quilting On The Go: English Paper Piecing Projects You Can Take Anywhere
Author: Jessica Alexandrakis
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Quilt-As-You-Go Made Vintage: 51 Blocks, 9 Projects, 3 Joining Methods
Author: Jera Brandvig
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Piece by Piece: 20 Modern Patchwork and Quilting Projects to Make from Preloved Fabrics
Author: Lauren MacDonald
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Made in France: Cross Stitch and Embroidery in Red, White and Blue
Author: Agnès Delage-Calvet and Anne Sohier-Fournel
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Colour Confident Stitching: How to Create Beautiful Colour Palettes
Author: Karen Barbé
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How To Make Raffia Hats, Bags and Baskets
Author: Liz Doyle and Liz Carey
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Fibre Basketry: Homegrown and Handmade
Author: Helen Richardson
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Weaving Within Reach: Beautiful Woven Projects by Hand or by Loom
Author: Anne Weil
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Benches, Stools and Chairs: A Guide to Ergonomic Woven Seating
Author: Walter Turpening
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Chair Caning and Seat Weaving Handbook
Author: Skills Institute Press
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Making Chair Seats from Cane, Rush and Other Natural Materials
Author: Ruth B Comstock
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Author: Cathy Baker