{"product_id":"sljd-kerstin-neumller-9781849949569","title":"Sl?jd: The Swedish Art of Wood and Textile Handicrafts","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSl?jd\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for anyone who craves making something with their hands!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSl?jd is Swedish for handicrafts. But it's so much more than making things with your hands. In Sweden, sl?jd is a compulsory subject taught to all schoolchildren. From a young age, they work with textiles and wood not only to develop their creativity, but also to learn fine motor skills and problem solving--often leading to a lifelong love and appreciation for crafts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking inspiration from this school subject, Kerstin Neum?ller has compiled 18 different wood and textile projects that include everything from learning how to sew a cap, dye yarn with birch leaves, carve a peg rail, sew a patchwork quilt, and mend your jeans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe projects rarely require any big purchases or unusual tools, and readers will be guided with clear step-by-step instructions, pictures, and illustrations. With the attitude \"if you think it's good, it's good,\" Neum?ller leaves a lot of room for creativity to flourish, and avoids the worst pitfalls. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is suitable both for beginners itching to get started and for those who already know that handicrafts are the most enjoyable hobby you can have! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis first book in English covering the Swedish subject of Sl?jd contains a diverse range of projects suitable for beginners and more experienced crafters alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kerstin Neum?ller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849949565\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849949569\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Batsford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs","brand":"Kerstin Neum?ller","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46217289892095,"sku":"9781849949569","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_692cfaaa-e689-42cc-bbec-67e8d2d18a52.jpg?v=1728514818","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sljd-kerstin-neumller-9781849949569","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}