Here is a celebration of country crafts -- a tin candle sconce, an Amish quilt, a toy chest embellished with stenciled decoration, & many other folk art crafts, each one beautifully illustrated & its historical background explained. You can recreate some of these items by following the original projects that draw inspiration from the past but which use modern materials & timesaving devices. Includes more than 30 traditional craft ideas & projects -- from basic cards & decorations to complex patchwork, candle-making, & woodworking activities. Clear step-by-step instructions & 200 color illustrations show how to create these keepsakes.