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Chock Full Of Practical, Thoughtful Advice From Seasoned Crafters, Homemade Contains Over One Hundred Craft Projects That Require You To Look No Further Than Your Very Own Home. As Economic And Environmental Factors Start To Play A Greater Role In Consumer Decision-making, Ron Badger And Elspeth Thompson Suggest An Alternative To Buying. Taking Everyday Objects From Around Their Homes, They Transform These Objects Into Beautiful Works Of Art, Which Reflect The Love And Care They Put Into Their Projects. Divided Into Seasons, Homemade Provides A Year's Worth Of Activities To Improve Your Home. It Gives Sound Advice On How To Restore A Garden Table, Make A Patchwork Wall, Cook Delicious Pumpkin Soup, And More. It Also Includes A Section On Homemade Basics, Which Details How To Sew, Knit, And Crochet Using A Variety Of Patterns Homemade Is The Perfect Gift For A Friend Interested In Crafting, Or A Delightful Treat For You And Your Family. With Advice From Badger And Thompson, Little Additions To Your Home--like Summer Troughs Full Of Flowers And Natural Cleaning Products--will Make All The Difference. Your Home And Your Family Will Thank You.
This book investigates the practical application of upcycling and domestic crafting as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to consumerism. Authors Ros Badger and Elspeth Thompson leverage their experience in home design and craft to present a framework for transforming everyday household objects into functional art. By organizing projects according to the seasons, the text provides a structured approach to maintaining and enhancing one's living space through manual labor and creative reuse.
What You Will Find
The text offers a accessible, seasonally-driven approach to domestic craft that prioritizes environmental consciousness and resourcefulness. Its focus on utilizing existing household materials positions it as a practical manual for readers interested in sustainable living and hands-on home maintenance.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
Harpercollins Reference
ISBN-10:
0007284799
ISBN-13:
9780007284795
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