handicraft

Provides illustrated instructions for over sixty projects to paint, build, bake, sew, and grow.

Describes how four staples--candles, soap, brooms, and cider--were made in colonial times.

Christmas projects include directions for making cards, games, decorations, and things to eat.

This brightly illustrated book show how traditonal American quilt-block designs tell the story of pioneer days, when designs were created to reflect daily life and special events. Simple craft projects, using paper and other easily obtained materials, are included.

Presents a variety of projects with paper, including pop-up cards, Chinese lanterns, and paper hats.

Describes articles made by various artisans for the use of the early settlers.

Explains the basic principles of flight and gives folding instructions for twenty-nine airplanes.

A survey of colonial American crafts as practiced today in restored historic villages and towns in the U.S.