A documentary by Faythe Levine, Handmade nation documents the new wave of art, craft and design that is capturing the attention of the nation. It is the feature film debut of director, author, artist and curator Faythe Levine. Levine traveled to 15 cities and covered more than 19,000 miles to interview artists, crafters, makers, curators and community members. Today's craft world has emerged as a synthesis of historical technique, punk culture, and...

Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to...

Provides instructions for projects, including an earthquake coat hook, blazing volcano, and a bunk bed communicator.

Easy to follow three-dimensional makerspace projects, including 3-D printing, for library, classroom and home.

Presents instructions for craft projects using items found around the home, with the intention of donating the finished crafts and useful items to charitable organizations.

Includes step-by-step instructions for using commonly available materials to make a variety of objects such as spinners, a secret safe, a yarn bug, and an eyeglasses case.