How amazing is Jane Brocket? The ultimate domestic goddess, we adored her previous books on the gentle arts of knitting, quilting and domesticity: we want her lifestyle and we want it now! There seems to be no end to her homemaking abilities; this latest work is all about stitching, focusing on embroidery to needlepoint, patchwork and cross stitch (and some more obscure kinds of needlework too). As always, there are patterns to follow, but the real joy here is in the amazing presentation and rich text - this is a book to savour at bedtime, not just flick through on the sofa.

Buy 'The Gentle Art of Stitching' by Jane Brocket (£20, Anova Collins & Brown) from our online bookshop.

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Hooray - another Madeline Weston book, with a delightful collection of patterns from the 1930s, 40s and 50s updated for modern yarns and sizes. From pretty lacy tops to twinsets, there are more than 20 designs to choose from. Some of our favourites are the Hedy Tyrolean-Pattern cardigan, the essence of 1940s style; and the Betty lace stockings knitted with a touch of mohair for warmth.

Buy 'Knit Vintage' by Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor (£20, Jacqui Small) from our online book shop.

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Home brimming with junk? This book shows you how to 'upcycle' and 'repurpose' everything from old photographs and wallpaper to china, dice, buttons and even colanders and wire salad shakers. There's jewellery to fashion (how about brooches made from bits of old jigsaw puzzle?), as well as home furnishings (like a lovely lace doily lampshade, or a pendant lamp made from a nest of pastry cutters) and papercrafts like homemade wallpapers and giftwraps using old paper.

Buy 'Junk Genius' by Juliette Goggin and Stacy Sirk (£19.99, Cico) from our online bookshop.

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Although this is technically an interior design book, as opposed to a craft one, it's actually one of the most inspiring craft titles we've ever had the pleasure of perusing. It shows you how stunning a home-crafted home can look, with brilliant tips on mixing colours and textures to create a harmonious overall effect, room by room (including your precious creative space). It's crammed with exciting ideas and makes you want to hand-craft everything in your home. A must-read.

Buy 'Homespun Style' by Selina Lake (£19.99, Ryland Peters & Small) from our online bookshop.

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This Prima magazine book explains how any crafter can start earning money from what they make by turning their hobby into a small business, from copyright to sales. Peppered with case studies of crafty ladies who have brought their makes to market, it shows how to grow your business with a tiny budget on top of your full-time job. Why not give it a whirl? - you could be the next Cath Kidston!

Buy Prima's 'Make Money From Makes' by Emma Jones (£6.99, Brightworld) from our online book shop.

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A solid compendium of super-simple projects spanning papercraft, appliqué, embroidery, beading, patchwork and quilting, cross stitch, crochet, knitting and sewing. Try a beaded scarf, a pompom garland, or paper bunting - great makes for all the family on a rainy afternoon.

Buy '101 Ways to Stitch/Craft/Create' (£16.99, David & Charles) from our online bookshop.

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This girly book is full of decorations and wall art to make  as well as other bits and bobs to make your home feel cosy, like lavender-scented bath salts, block-printed napkins and teacup candles. Perhaps not the most practical book (who honestly has time to make matchbox covers or pompoms for their bicycle pannier?) but perfect for a budding Martha Stewart.

Buy 'The Art of Handmade Living' by Willow Crossley (£16.99, Cico) from our online bookshop.

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Flummoxed by all those leftover scraps of fabric you don't quite know what to do with? We love the fact that this smorgasbord of simple sewing patterns is organised by fabric - so you can look at your metre of cotton, flannel, knit or oilcloth and decide what to do with it. This book takes you far beyond the usual clothes and cushion cover ideas - it will have you making lampshades, nappy bags, fabric clocks, hanging book displays, ottomans, travel games and even umbrella covers. Every pattern sheet is included.

Buy '101 Fabric-by-Fabric Ways to Sew a Metre' by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins (£19.99, David and Charles) from our online bookshop.

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A lovely, bright and funky collection of 35 patchwork and quilting projects, from traditional bed quilts to bags, cushion covers, bags, seat covers and placemats. Some of our favourites here are the adorable yellow-bobble edged retro crib quilt, and the vintage embroidered quilt made of exquisite patchworked tray cloths (often to be found in charity shops for a pound or so each) - the clever way to show off your favourite embroidered finds. The tablecloth made of vintage tea towels looks great fun, too.

Buy 'A Passion for Quilting' by Nicki Trench (£11.99, Cico) from our online bookshop.

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'Which comes first, the design or the yarn? For me, the answer is the yarn,' says knitwear designer Mel Clark. If you, too, are seduced by colours and textures of natural fibres, this is an ideal book for making classic quality garments. The Quilt Sampler Tam is the perfect basic hat pattern for colourwork, the Everyday Cardigan is very flattering; and the July Gloves are a great lace glove pattern. There are lovely bags, scarves and toys, too - even a fabulous pair of tangerine-coloured woolly tights, if you have lots of patience.

Buy 'Knitting Everyday Finery' by Mel Clark (£14.99, Anova Collins & Brown) from our online bookshop.

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