Golden Adventure Book of Needlecraft Author:Dorothy Gunbar Graef This book, although aimed at teens, is a wonderful way for anyone to learn needlecrafts. The book covers embroidery, applique, weaving, rugmaking, quilting, and tapestry. This is a very straightforward book that covers the very basics, making it perfect for the true beginner. This book teaches techniques and does not include patterns but it d... more »oes teach how to use templates and other ways to create your own patterns. I learned lots of new things with this book, including how to easily make a pretty quilt. This book would be a wonderful introduction to these crafts for an older child and it can also be used quite successfully for parent-child crafting time for school aged children.« less