Fun Freetime: Craft Books from Dover for June

Easy Aircraft Origami: 14 Cool Paper Projects Take Flight

This collection of 14 original projects allows less-experienced folders with an interest in model aircraft the chance to develop their skills. Origami designer Jayson Merrill is noted for the intricacy and realism of his creations, and in this book he presents an array of authentic-looking models that can actually fly. Step-by-step drawings and instructions accompany projects ranging from jets to missiles to UFOs:
• Hawker
• Wingman
• Stratus
• F-X
• Avenger
• Cirrus
• Hex
• Aeon
• Sundown
• Razorback
• Hammer
• Longsword
• Dark Knight
• Mourningstar
  

Bargello Needlepoint: A Pattern Directory for Dramatic Creations 

Bargello needlepoint, which originated in sixteenth-century Italy, employs a simple stitch that is repeated over and over again to form a distinctive geometric pattern in vibrant colors. Our mothers and grandmothers whiled away their time with it in the 1960s and 70s, and Bargello is now enjoying a revival among crafters. The technique lends itself to dramatic, wave-like designs in exciting, graduated colorways, and it's often used to create striking pillows, bags, belts, and purses.
This new collection brings Bargello designs up to date with 40 stitch patterns, graded from beginner to advanced. Sisters Laura and Lynsey Angell offer a brief history of the technique as well as tips on tools and materials plus a tutorial of the stitches. A wealth of designs follow, enhanced with full-color photos and easy-to-read charts. In addition to guidance for creating textures and smart finishes at edges and borders, the authors provide suggestions for using fancy and alternative yarns and experimenting with freestyle patterns.