Quality How-to Books on Writing, Applique, and Metal Jewelry Making

Top quality instruction in how-to is available in the following books.

On writing technique:

• Writing the Memoir, by Judith Barrington, Publ: The Eighth Mountain Press

On Applique technique:

• applique, by Lucinda Ganderton, Publ: The Potter Craft NY Library
• Patchwork Folk Art: Using Applique and Quilting Techniques, by Janet Bolton, Publ: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

On Metal Jewelry technique:

• Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry, by Mary Hettmansperger, Publ: Lark Books (Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.)
• Wonderful Wire Works: an easy decorative craft, by Mickey Baskett, Publ: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Quality Art Instruction Book Publishers

If you want quality instruction in any of the arts or crafts, anything published by North Light Books is a best bet. Another place to look is Watson-Guptill Publications. It's pretty hard to go wrong with either of these publishers, no matter what your skill level in the art medium you are exploring.