New Book Launch – The Handmade Home — By Arounna Khounnoraj

by - Tuesday, March 03, 2026

 


21 SIMPLE SEWING PROJECTS FOR YOUR HOME

The Handmade Home is a modern guide to the art of crafting a home for less with 20 projects for homewares.
Brimming with ideas from the pretty to the practical, The Handmade Home contains 20 unique projects for every room in your home using repurposed materials, helping you save money and the planet.

Arounna will show you how to craft confidently to make modern, stylish homewares using traditional techniques and natural materials. Discover how to make a quilt and pillow from scrap fabrics, a blanket made from old sweaters, a rug made from rags and more. All the projects are beginner-friendly and include clear step-by-step instructions plus stunning lifestyle photography. The projects are also adaptable, allowing you to make them as simple or complex as you like.

Having a beautiful home doesn’t need to cost a lot – or the earth.

The Handmade Home will show you how to accessorize your home to make it feel cosy and feel your own with what you have.


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Photography by Kim Lightbody.



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