As we near the end of the year, it is time once again for Amazon’s best lists.  These top craft books for 2011 are surefire winners and would make excellent gifts for the crafters in your life.  Some have already made it to this blog, and others you may never have heard of, but one thing is for sure – they are the best expert craft books available.

Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: A Workshop in Painting with Fire

I wrote about this one not too long ago.  It is a fantastic resource on making enamel jewelry and happens to be the number 1 best craft book on Amazon. 

The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2

This book is a must-have for any crafter.  It has some of the most unique, innovated crafting ideas ever, and will help you find ways to use up items around the house you may never have noticed before.

Craft Activism

This book is all about building a community of crafters and using the power of a group to promote, teach and live a crafting lifestyle.

Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters

Learn blocking, seaming, edging, and embellishments for knitting projects in this in-depth guide book to creating the perfect finish.  As a knitter myself, things like edging have definitely been obstacles in creating the look I want, so this book would be very valuable.

Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in Sweden

Learn 20 beautiful patchwork quilting designs in this illustrated guide to quilting from renowned artist Kaffe Fassett.

Dish: 813 Colorful, Wonderful Dinner Plates

Take a walk through history to see some of the most beautiful dinner plate designs every created.  Learn how to identify pieces with full color pictures of both front and back of each plate.

Knitting Off the Axis: Projects and Techniques for Sideways Knitting

A new take on knitting, sideways knitting can create unique, beautiful garments.  Learn just how to do it in this unique book.

Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen

This book has made it to the blog too – who wouldn’t want to create those romantic designs from the Austen era?  I’m glad Amazon agrees that this book is such a treasure.

Liberty Book of Home Sewing

From the Liberty brand, this book gives readers 25 new, stylish designs that are easy to sew.

Microcrafts: Tiny Treasures to Make and Share

Each craft item in this book is no larger than a spool of thread, bringing cute to the world of crafts in a whole new way.

If you are looking for a perfect gift for a crafter in your life, or a new treat for yourself, these books should get you some great ideas to get started.