Crafts & Hobbies

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

Unlock More Frequencies, Expand Your Range, and Communicate Like Never Before– Upgrade to Your Ham Radio General Class License! Are you ready to move beyond the basics of your Technician License but feel overwhelmed by the technical nature of the General exam concepts?

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)....

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....

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.

Knitting aficionado and notable artisan Clara Parkes delves into her storied travels with this inspiring and witty memoir of a creative life....

An intimate memoir and a recounting of the exciting coalescence of a vibrant and extraordinary community. Joe Wilcox documents from its beginnings, the formation of an unwitting community that demonstrates the enormous power of bringing together outsiders into a space of celebration.

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....

A great introduction to landscaping, whether you are a seasoned green thumbist or not, 50 Things to Know About Landscaping will share helpful tips that will improve your home, cottage, or any place you would like to install some greenery....

Patric Richardson is known as “The Laundry Evangelist,” but his genuine love for household chores extends far beyond the laundry room....

Clara Parkes ponders the roles knitting plays in her life via 22 captivating, poignant, and laugh-out-loud funny essays....

A book unlike any other, Women in Clothes is essentially a conversation among hundreds of women of all nationalities - famous, anonymous, religious, secular, married, single, young, old - on the subject of clothing, and how the garments we put on every day define and shape our lives.

Cricut crafting is exciting, but with so much jargon-filled information and not-so-helpful “how-to” guides out there, it is also confusing for Cricut newbies. You’ve probably felt like you were drowning in an ocean of information every time you wanted to create your first project....

Let's get you started on a healthy lifestyle with soap you make yourself! This book is perfect for beginners. You will find tons of recipes for every kind of soap imaginable....

After my teenage son’s acne disappeared by using a homemade organic soap that one of my friends had made, I got interested in the chemistry of soap making. I researched, watched, practiced, and learned everything there is to know about soap making at home....

Discover your creative potential with "2024 – 2025 Resin Epoxy DIY Projects for Absolute Beginners." Designed with first-time crafters in mind, ...

Throughout history, across cultures and countries, silk has reigned as the undeniable queen of fabrics, yet its origins and evolution remain a mystery. In a gorgeous and sweeping narrative, Silk weaves together its intricate story and the indelible mark it has left on humanity.

Moving and beautifully written, Little and Often is a memoir of grief and love, understanding and forgiveness, and the curative power of creativity, detailing how the author coped with the death of his estranged father by building a wooden boat with the tools he had inherited....

Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts in cosmetic industry, this book will give you nifty tips and tricks about evaluating the quality of a makeup product and whether you need it in your life....

A hands-on manual and a history and celebration of clothes tending - and it's remarkable resurgence as art form, political statement, and path to healing the planet....

Unlock More Frequencies, Expand Your Range, and Communicate Like Never Before– Upgrade to Your Ham Radio General Class License! Are you ready to move beyond the basics of your Technician License but feel overwhelmed by the technical nature of the General exam concepts? Have the previous study guides fallen short of helping you? If so, this is your guide to General success! Upgrading from a Technician license to a General Class License opens incredible opportunities: access to HF bands, long-distance DX operations, and broader privileges that every serious ham operator craves.

Discover the Joy of Macramé! Macramé for Beginners: How to Start Making Beautiful Handmade Projects with Easy DIY Patterns is your ultimate step-by-step companion to starting your macramé journey with confidence and creativity. Whether you’re brand new to knotting or looking for an inspiring new hobby, this accessible guide will help you create stunning boho-style art with nothing more than cord, your hands, and a little imagination. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, full project ideas, and practical tips, this book covers everything you need to know about macramé for beginners...

Unlock the World of 3D Printing for Young Innovators (Ages 12 and Up) Ready to Print Your Imagination? Discover the fascinating world of 3D printing with this fun and educational guide designed for curious minds and their families. Perfect for kids aged 12 and beyond, this book offers a step-by-step journey into the science, technology, and creative possibilities of 3D printing. 🌟 What You’ll Learn: How 3D Printers Work: Understand the magic behind layer-by-layer printing. Getting Started: Choose the right printer, set it up, and stay safe. Hands-On Projects: From custom toys to ...

¿Alguna vez se ha sentido cautivado por los ojos melancólicos de un perro rescatado y ha sentido la tentación de adoptar uno? Entonces se pregunta si podrá hacerse cargo de un perro con esos problemas. Pues sí. Ante una decisión de tanto peso, necesita una guía concisa sobre cómo integrar con éxito un perro de rescate en su vida.

The Quilted Life: Poems from a Quilter’s Heart By Debbie Danielsen A patchwork of poems stitched with love, laughter, and the soul of a true quilter. The Quilted Life is a joyful and heartfelt collection of original poems that celebrate everything quilters hold dear—fabric stashes and friendship, tangled threads and shared snacks, seasonal sewing and quiet moments at the machine. Divided into themed chapters, this book captures the spirit of quilting with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the creative journey. Whether you’re stitching in your pajamas, laughing with your guild, or ...

Quilting Through Adversity: Finding Strength in Fabric and Thread is an inspirational collection of heartfelt stories celebrating the resilience of quilters who have stitched their way through life’s deepest valleys. Each chapter follows a different woman overcoming hardship—grief, illness, loneliness, loss, and more—through the steady, healing act of quilting. From Log Cabins to Cathedral Windows, every story centers around a symbolic quilt block and is paired with: 🧵 A Quilt Block Spotlight Page – complete with visual, history, and meaning 📖 A Thread of Truth – a ...

A Practical Handbook for Surviving the Collapse of... Everything When the grid goes down, the systems fail, and help isn't coming—will you be ready? This no-fluff guide breaks down everything you need to know about true SHIFT (Societal Halt in Infrastructure and Failure of Trust) preparedness in a straightforward, tactical, and empowering way. Whether you're just starting out or tightening up your long-term survival plans, this book walks you through essential gear, water and food systems, medical prep, communication, defense, shelter, and more—without the fearmongering or fluff. Inside...

Ready to turn your backyard into a flourishing sanctuary—even if you’ve never planted a single seed? Discover the surprisingly simple, genius-level tricks professional horticulturists use to coax abundant blooms and harvests from even the smallest spaces. Whether you’re struggling with poor soil or battling relentless pests, Genius Gardens offers a clear path to the lush, vibrant garden of your dreams. Inside, you’ll find: Sow and Grow Hacks: Innovative seed-starter methods that save time and money. Soil Secrets: Transform any patch of dirt into a fertile growing paradise with easy ...

DIY Floral Magic: Beginner's Guide to Crafting Stunning Arrangements Unlock the art of floral design with DIY Floral Magic, the ultimate beginner's guide to crafting breathtaking flower arrangements. Whether you're preparing for a special event, looking to enhance your home décor, or simply exploring a new creative hobby, this book will inspire you to create stunning floral displays with confidence. Inside, you'll find step-by-step tutorials, tips, and tricks on choosing the right flowers, color combinations, and design techniques to elevate your arrangements.

Are you ready to master Cricut Machines and Cricut Design Space in one go? Discover new project ideas and unleash your creativity with this comprehensive guide! Harness the power of Cricut technology to create professional-quality art projects with precision and ease. With its ability to cut a wide variety of materials—ranging from paper and fabric to vinyl and felt—Cricut offers a revolutionary approach to crafting that outperforms traditional methods.