Stitch Camp is a beautifully, visual and informative guide for kids on using different art elements such as yarn, string, thread and fabric to do some amazingly fun crafts. As you turn each page, you are engaged with colour, clear, vibrant photos and easy to understand words.
The book is encouraging to the tween and teen reader, and there is no pressure for perfection. I was not only impressed by this, but also liked the way the authors encourage the reader to improvise, experiment and work out a way it works for them, rather than just copying what is in the book. This is a philosophy I share with them, there is creativity in each child and this should be encouraged!
The book is inclusive, including both boys and girls in the creative processes. Often books such as this can be directed at girls, but this book is quite refreshing because it includes everyone. The authors also suggest that you can either do the crafts by yourself or organise a craft party, or get together with a friend and share ideas with each other.
The book is clear on where to get supplies and help from – including shops, birthday gifts, websites, YouTube videos, and this book to name a few. The step by step guides for the projects are clear and with the addition of pictures make the projects quite achievable for tweens and older. The tips, facts and getting started pages throughout the book help the reader through each project.
My favourite projects include the Hacked Sack, Mandala Sampler and I-Cord Jump Rope – all looks fun and achievable, even for me!
Overall, this book is inclusive, fun and a great resource for tween and teen readers. This book would be great added to both public libraries and school library collections.
