Mindful Making

Punch-needling, weaving, block-printing and sashiko are slow, repetitive crafts that reward a quiet mind, and Clare Youngs has built more than thirty projects around them. Many use natural materials or give old fabrics and scrap yarn a second life. The home chapter brings felt planters, a tactile pompom throw and sashiko-stitched coasters. Gifts follow: soft leather pouches, an embroidered shirt and doodle-printed notebooks, plus a fluffy koala bag and a scallop-edged baby quilt for children. The book closes with wall art, including an Art Deco hanging, a textured weave and coral embroidery hoops.

Step-by-step guides to the stitches and techniques sit alongside easy templates, and everything carries Youngs's clean, Scandinavian-inspired look. It suits anyone who wants an absorbing evening with their hands busy and something lovely to show for it at the end.