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Explore books on Scandinavian crafts, folk art, embroidery, knitting, paper projects, and decorative traditions. These guides and illustrated ideas offer a starting point for making, learning, and sharing a handmade gift.

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A Year of Embroidery

Yumiko's unique aesthetic comes through in these 38 stunning embroidery designs. In the style of Scandinavian design by way of Japan, these colorful and detailed designs follow the course of a year, with imagery inspired by each month. From snow flowers and skiing bears in January to lily of the valley in May, a collection of seed pods in October, and trumpeting angels in December. Each of the embroidery projects here are fairly large and detailed, making them more appropriate as hanging art tha

$21.95

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Blessing Nisser

Blessing Nisser

A magical tale of a Danish family’s Christmas adventure with two mythical creatures – the Nisser – who model service to one another and the community. Through the eyes and actions of Charlotte, our heroine, children see a model of love, forgiveness, service, and faithfulness. From the farm in southern Denmark to Copenhagen, join the Olsen family as they travel across the country or just down the street serving their family and community. Learn about Danish Christmas traditions such as æbleskiver

$29.95

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Creative Haven Deluxe Edition Nordic Designs Coloring Book

Inspired by generations of quilt patterns, furniture ornamentation, wall hangings, and more, this adult coloring book includes 63 Scandinavian designs that will inspire anyone looking for challenging illustrations. Intriguing images are filled with carefully arranged birds, snowflakes, flowers, reindeer, abstracts, and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Nordic Designs and other Creative Haven® adult

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Creative Haven Happy Home

Pronounced "hoo-gah," the Danish term hygge basically means coziness and celebrates the things that bring pleasure and joy. These 31 soothing illustrations bring the concept home with relaxing images of a glowing fire, a warm family dinner, quiet reading time, and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Happy Home and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and

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Creative Haven Scandinavian Folk Art Coloring Book

Explore the unique beauty and timeless elegance of folk art from Scandinavia in this distinctive coloring book. Thirty-one charming illustrations feature a captivating array of simple yet stunning patterns overflowing with birds and blossoms, all inspired by generations of quilt patterns, furniture ornamentation, wall hangings, and other traditional décor. Colorists will delight in these nature-themed Nordic designs and their countless color possibilities. Pages are perforated and printed on one

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Gnomes at Home Coloring Book

Bestselling illustrator Teresa Goodridge presents 62 all-new illustrations featuring her wildly popular and adorably impish gnomes. In this cozy edition, they’re staying in, chilling out, snuggling up, and enjoying some quiet time—all with a whimsical, magical flair. A perfect winter pick-me-up emphasizing slow living and self-care, it makes an ideal gift for gnome lovers and gnomebodies everywhere. Just grab some colored pencils and a cozy chair, and enjoy the gnome life.

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Nordic Knits with Birger Berge

29-year-old Norwegian Birger Berge has become something of a social celebrity from sharing pictures of his knitting on Instagram. The Bergen-based knitter has built a global following of almost 36,800 on the photo sharing platform. Breathe new life into Norwegian tradition with one of Norway's hottest knit designers. Birger Berge is a study in apparent contradictions: he's a trained historian ... and an Instagram star—a trend-setting contemporary knitter ... who's deeply passionate about traditi

$24.95

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Scandi Christmas

Over 45 Projects and Quick Ideas for Beautiful Decorations & Gifts Make the festive season really special and create these stunning step-by-step projects with a Scandinavian flavor, including cards, decorations, garlands, and cozy gifts. Christiane Bellstedt Myers has developed a beautiful collection of Christmas essentials using natural materials and traditional color themes of red and white, and green and silver. The four chapters cover a wide range of crafts, including collage, embroidery, se

$19.95

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Scandi Needlecraft

Expert crafter and lover of Scandinavian design Clare Youngs presents a collection of gorgeous gifts, soft furnishings, kitchen items, bags, clothes, and accessories to make and embroider. Fans of the clean, elegant lines of traditional Scandinavian style are sure to be inspired by the 35 sewing projects in this book, which fuse classic Scandi motifs including hearts, flowers, and birds with contemporary techniques and materials. Arranged into five chapters, the projects use a wide variety of fa

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Scandinavian - Style Woodcarving

Art and Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS & PATTERNS FOR 40 FLAT-PLANE CARVING PROJECTS Harley Refsal, an internationally recognized carver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture, shows you how to create many of your own Scandinavian style, flat-plane carvings. With Refsal's step-by-step instructions plus a knife and a gouge or two you will learn to bring to life a traditional figure and a Dalecarlian horse. In

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Scandinavian-Style Christmas Knits

Charming accessories and decorations for the tree, the windowsill, wreaths, holiday place settings, and more. Bring warmth, coziness, and handmade care to your home for the holiday season, with designs inspired by Scandinavian tradition and the natural world, worked in beautifully coordinated colors intended to suit any décor. From straightforward, classic stars and hearts for the beginner to more complex projects for the veteran—including a wintertime forest floor studded with mushrooms and aco

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Seasonal Scandi Crafts

Create 45 simple projects with a Scandinavian flavor, including home decorations, garlands, and beautiful gifts. Christiane Bellstedt Myers has developed a beautiful collection of decorative makes using rustic fabrics and natural materials. The four chapters—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—cover a wide range of crafts, including collage, embroidery, painting, and sewing, and take inspiration from Scandinavian seasonal traditions to bring magic to your year. Celebrate the coming of Spring with a

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