ARTS & CRAFTS BOOKS CATEGORIES

The books are loosely arranged in the collections below. Click 'View' to link to the relevant page. 

There is some overlapping of the titles between the sections, many span different craft disciplines.

The condition of each book is described in the listings and categorised in the chart below the sections.

Please ask if you are looking for a particular book or topic, I know the books and titles well from the years I have owned them and viewed their pages!

HANDICRAFTS & MORE

PATCHWORK, QUILTING & MORE

TEXTILE ARTS & EMBROIDERY & MORE

INTERIORS, DESIGN & MORE

TAPESTRY, RUGS & MORE

ART & TECHNIQUES & MORE

CATEGORIES of BOOK CONDITION - as described in each book listing

USED, WELL WORN
  • Used, well worn, showing signs of repeated use
  • Corners may show signs of wear
  • Sleeve jackets if present may be scuffed and torn
  • Spines creased through use
  • May have writing pen/pencil marks on pages
  • May have small name labels inside front cover and on sleeve jacket
  • Ex library sell off labels inside pages

GOOD CONDITION
  • Good overall condition
  • Showing some slight signs of repeated use
  • Corners mainly intact and clean
  • Spine intact, few creases
  • Sleeve jackets may be scuffed and crumpled
  • May have small name labels inside front cover and/or on sleeve jacket

'AS NEW' VERY GOOD CONDITION
  • In very good condition, 'as new' 
  • Showing hardly any signs of use
  • Spine intact and free from visible creases
  • Sleeve jacket clean and intact
  • May have small name labels inside front cover and/or on sleeve jacket

BRAND NEW BOOKS
  • Brand new, pristine condition
  • Duplicate purchases or unwanted gifts
  • Purchased in error, forgotten these titles were already on the shelves!

BACK COPIES CRAFT MAGAZINES
  • Folly Flora Pre-owned copies, limited selection
  • Some in 'as new' condition
  • Some titles clearly read but still in good condition
  • Any 'Freebies' if originally offered for sale with the magazine are not included

VINTAGE, OLD BOOKS
  • Usually showing signs of wear and age
  • Some inside pages may be brown and spotted with age
  • Pages generally clean and intact
  • Covers may be worn
  • Of historical and research interest

DELIVERY, POSTAGE & PACKING
  • Standard Delivery charge for Orders WITH BOOKS is £3.95
  • Due to the heavier weights of books they are regrettably not included in the FREE DELIVERY options, which is limited to Orders WITHOUT BOOKS only

The 'CRAFT BOOK DE-STASH' is part of my 'CLUTTER CHAOS' long term plan to de-stash and markedly reduce my craft related stash hoard.

Starting with the bookshelves, I am de-stashing art and craft related titles collected over many years from the 1970's to present day 2025, with a few 'vintage' titles from 1930's. I will allow myself to retain my cherished titles. Some of the books are now out of print and not easy to find copies. The titles cover many and varied genre, contemporary and traditional handicrafts including the following categories: 

  • tapestry, needlepoint, canvas work
  • tassel making, weaving, rug making and reference, yarn crafts
  • embroidery - hand and machine, smocking, embroidery stitches and techniques
  • history of embroidery, textiles, fabrics
  • patchwork and quilting, fabric crafts, creative crafts and handicrafts
  • mixed media, journals, paper crafts, handmade papermaking, origami, calligraphy
  • mosaics, glass beads, jewellery making
  • interior design inspiration, making soft furnishings
  • dressmaking, sewing accessories and decorative items, toy and doll making, 'art' dolls
  • design inspiration Celtic, Medieval, creative ideas from around the world
  • art appreciation, instruction and techniques in acrylics, oil, watercolour and more
  • flower arranging, floristry, floral art
  • used back copies of Craft related magazines, Quilts, Paper Crafts, Craft & Design
  • vintage titles of historical research interest to weavers, dress makers and embroiderers

There is only ONE of each, and when IT'S GONE, IT'S GONE!