Crafts & Hobbies

For fans of H Is for Hawk and Shop Class as Soulcraft comes a captivating literary memoir, immersing listeners in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean.

In Susan Orlean's mesmerizing true story of beauty and obsession is John Laroche, a renegade plant dealer and sharply handsome guy, in spite of the fact that he is missing his front teeth and has the posture of al dente spaghetti....

Offering insights into the economic and social dimensions of clothmaking - and countering the enduring, often demeaning, association of textiles as "merely women's work" - The Golden Thread offers an alternative guide to our past, present, and future....

From the two-time Tony Award winner and the star of TV’s Younger, funny and intimate stories and reflections about how crafting has kept her sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too)....

Use this guide to begin forging your ironclad existence, powered by your own hands and ingenuity, in this unpredictable world.

In this book my goal is to explain to you in simple terms how to create great natural and organic candles and not just make any candles....

In this book, I explain how to make soap and give you a few simple recipes too. But you will not have a great business if you are just making carbon copies of a few other soaps of other people....

The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted spirits: brewing, distilling, and ageing....

Unleash your inner adventurer: how to plan the ultimate retirement that's anything but boring. Inside this jam-packed audiobook, you'll find hundreds of ideas to spark your imagination for planning an exciting, active, happy, healthy, and mentally sharp life after work....

They’re scented, fizzy, and fun, but adding a sizzling bath bomb to your tub is doing far more good for your health than just stimulating your senses with some fizz, color, and flowery aromas....

This audiobook will take you behind the scenes of the woodshop, both inspiring and teaching you to make your own projects while besotting you with the infectious spirit behind the shop and its complement of dusty wood-elves....

In 1838, a young woman was given a diary on her wedding day. Collecting snippets of fabric from a range of garments—some her own, others donated by family and friends—she carefully annotated each one, creating a unique record of their lives. Her name was Mrs. Anne Sykes....

Discover how easy it is to get glowing, youthful skin, with our new extensive guide to organic soap making. Even if you’re just a beginner, this audiobook takes the hassle and stress out of making organic soap....

Do you want to start your own candle business quickly...without wasting time or money...even if you have never made a candle before? I know what you are thinking, you are seeing a lot of homemade candle companies popping up....

Popular blogger and author of Cozy Minimalist Home Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) helps listeners find beauty in imperfection and freedom to take risks to create the home - and life....

This audiobook has been made to empower you to get started on crocheting or to improve your skills further! Learning or improving doesn’t need to be hard and dull; we have designed the audiobook to be user-friendly with step-by-step instructions....

A new "farm-to-closet" vision for the clothes we wear - by a leader in the movement for local textile economies....

Are you a weekend carpenter that wants to make traditional Japanese joints? Do you want to apply Japanese ingenuity of design to everyday furniture and give them a special character? Listen to find out more....

The main goal of this audiobook is to simplify and enlighten any new owner to potty training. In addition, it will add more knowledge to pup owners on how to effective potty train a puppy. The audiobook will solve all common problems you may go through during the potty training process....

The rhythm, ritual, and pleasure of knitting are celebrated in this new collection for lovers of both knitting and literature....

50 Things to Know about Container Gardening: Tips and Tricks for Starting and Maintaining Your Own Container Garden by Krista “KK” Mounsey offers an easy approach to getting started with your own indoor container garden. Listen to learn more....

Handmade is a profound meditation on the eternal value of manual work, creativity, human fallibility, and the stubborn pursuit of quality work....

In a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra....

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have sold a few pieces before, you can launch a successful woodworking business in less time than you could ever imagine with this highly profitable framework that puts YOU in full control of your earnings.

What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? Listen to find out....

Start living an eco-friendly, self-reliant life in just weeks—even if you’ve never planted a seed before! Are you ready to escape the fast-paced modern world and embrace sustainability? Whether you’re a homeowner, small farmer, or apartment dweller, The Complete Guide to Homesteading offers clear, practical advice to simplify your journey to self-sufficiency.

"Paperclip Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Guide" is your ultimate guide to using paper clips in innovative and practical ways. From organizing cables and securing items to fixing broken items and creating fun crafts, this book is packed with ingenious cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that will make your life easier and more enjoyable.

An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Mastering Knotting Techniques and Creating Beautiful Handmade Projects Have you ever admired intricate macramé designs and wished you could create them yourself? Macramé for Beginners is your ultimate guide to learning the art of knotting, whether you’re a complete novice or looking to refine your skills. With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and various stunning projects, this book will take you from your very first knot to creating stylish and functional macramé pieces for your home, wardrobe, and beyond. What’s Inside? Introduction to ...

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The Fashion Model By Dr. Monique Rodgers, The GOAT of Books Step into the glamorous yet challenging world of Layla Gooden, a young African American woman from Atlanta with dreams as bold as her spirit. The Fashion Model takes you on an inspiring journey of resilience, empowerment, and breaking barriers in the high-stakes fashion industry. Award-winning author Dr. Monique Rodgers, celebrated as "The GOAT of Books," delivers a heartfelt and riveting story that combines drama, triumph, and the beauty of self-discovery. Follow Layla as she rises from her humble beginnings to claim her place on ...