12 Giftable Craft and Cookbooks for Everyone on Your List

A must-have for any home cook, Julia Child’s Kitchen is a stunning tribute to the famous cookbook author’s legacy. 

Paula J. Johnson’s expertise as a collector and keeper of Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History allows for detailed stories, personal interviews with other chefs, and plenty of nostalgia. 

With over 1,000 pieces on display for more than 20 years, Julia Child’s kitchen reveals the intimate details of the iconic chef’s passion and the secrets of her craft.

The debut cookbook from the highly acclaimed restaurant The Four Horsemen delivers the Michelin-star experience right at home. 

Discover the remarkable story of how four friends with no restaurant experience, and one extraordinary chef, built an establishment worthy of a Michelin star, a James Beard Award for the best wine program in the country, and a global reputation; and try a few official recipes along the way!

Perfect for new plant-parents or anyone looking to try out their green thumb, Plant Coach is a comprehensive guide to caring for plants and protecting the environment while doing so.

Nick Cutsumpas reframes the home as an ecosystem and coaches readers on choosing the right plant pals for their green spaces.

Star of Netflix’s Instant Dream Home, Cutsumpas has all the right tips and tricks for any plant owner to optimize their space confidently and sustainably, and how to have some fun along the way.

For crafty readers who enjoy working with traditional tools, Woodworking With Hand Tools is the perfect collection of insightful articles, inspirational tutorials, and essential techniques to improve any home project or DIY. 

Detailed step-by-step instructions and clear photographs provide crafters with everything they need to tackle their next woodworking project, learn a new technique, or simply read up on a classic and essential skill that may inspire a new passion for woodworking.

Crochet star Rose Svane shares some of her most well-known patterns with novice and expert crocheters alike in Hot Girl Crochet, including tutorials on clothing and accessories featured in magazines and worn by celebrities like Emma Chamberlain, Maddi Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. 

Completely customizable and easy to follow, the signature patterns for bucket hats, crocheted bikinis, lampshades, sweaters, bags, and more are definitely hot and worth a try.

A classic needle craft, punch needle, is reimagined in a modern way in Punched. Stacie Schaat provides expert tutorials on traditional and contemporary punch needle techniques to create projects that will last a lifetime. 

Beginners and experienced punch needlers will learn new techniques alongside simple steps for creating trendy home accessories, customized fabric goods, and gorgeous handmade gifts to be loved by generations. 

There’s no craft quite as nostalgic as quilting, and Everyday Quilting is the perfect guide to creating quilts that will stand the test of time. Whether a functional quilt or a wall-hanging masterpiece, these step-by-step instructions and colorful photographs will inspire beautiful results. 

With instructions for machine and hand sewing, fabric tips, basic and expert sewing and appliqué techniques, and detailed directions, this book will inspire even the most experienced quilters to expand their skills and be confident in their quilting practice.

A Year of Embroidery by Yumiko Higuchi is the perfect gift for anyone looking to learn a beautiful, beloved skill like embroidery.

Discover unique and seasonal tutorials for each day of the year, from flowers to polar bears and seed pods to holiday angels, all created using thirty-eight foundational patterns and stitches. 

No matter the audience’s skill level, this book will leave readers with all of the basic knowledge needed to embroider anything and everything they want at the end of a productive and inspirational year of embroidery.

Junk journaling is the perfect project for anyone hoarding scraps of paper, bits and bobbles, and, well, junk. A Year of Junk Journaling features 52 prompts and ideas that encourage readers to tap into their creativity in a playful and cathartic way. 

Learn to collect reminders of special moments and to practice pausing to preserve those memories or feelings in a unique and creative way. By the end of the year, readers will have a journal that celebrates them, their lives, and the beauty of imperfection.

There are many ways to craft with paper, and The Papercraft Ideas Book features over 80 examples of papercrafts and expert tips to inspire creativity. Find ideas for subjects, methods, and styles of papercrafts suited to all skill levels. 

Whether seeking inspiration or looking to master a new craft, The Papercraft Ideas Book is an essential choice for expanding creativity and honing handicraft skills.

Know a master of all things crafty with a passion for sustainability? Making Things is a satisfying collection of over one hundred zero-waste projects and ideas. 

From building a loom out of cardboard and weaving old linens to creating storage boxes from old magazines, there are plenty of fascinating, fun, and eco-friendly projects to take on within these pages. 

In the spirit of sustainability and accessibility, each craft is explained in step-by-step detail and encourages embracing mistakes and imperfections as the unique creations they are.

The Wild Craft is an essential book for any aspiring homesteader, sustainability advocate, or anyone looking to reconnect with nature and its bounty. 

Catarina Seixas shares her seasonal, nature-based methods for slowing down and taking a holistic, gentle approach to cooking, healing, and caring for the home. 

Each season features projects from the kitchen, garden, and makerspace, designed to celebrate the wonder of the natural world and encourage mindful, purposeful crafting year-round.