Crafts & Hobbies

There are times when we think to ourselves that we need to better organize our lives so that we can make things run smoother as we go about our day. I have been able to do this by applying certain plans to make my day run smoother and more efficient....

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 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 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....

In this moving tale, Bonnie’s quilting shop goes out of business just as her divorce approaches....

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....

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

The COVID pandemic propelled many people to change their lives in ways large and small. Some adopted puppies. Others stress-baked. Peggy Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, went just a little further....

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....

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....

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

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....

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....

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....

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?

By purchasing this audiobook, you are electing to join a secret underground movement. Membership will require you to conduct research on your immediate environment....

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

Metals and How to Weld Them (1954) by T.B. Jefferson and Gorham Woods is a practical manual which describes the structure of various metals used in industry, their mechanical and physical properties, and the processes and procedures necessary for welding them....

Woodworking is a vast subject with many branches or subgenres of this craft like cabinet making, wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and wood turning. This book is for people who are in their first lap of the woodcrafting journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes, tools....

In this budget-friendly guide, my goal is to show you how to make candles with a few easy-to-follow steps, what supplies you will need and how to create your own unique blend of fragrance that you can add to your candles....

Inside this ultimate guide, you’ll discover everything you need to know about making all-natural homemade cosmetics, including body lotions, skin creams, herbal balms, whipped butters, and much more! This book is your ticket to the wonderful world of homemade beauty products....

In 1993, author Jacqueline Tobin visited the Old Market Building in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, where local craftspeople sell their wares. Amid piles of beautiful handmade quilts, Tobin met African American quilter Ozella Williams and the two struck up a conversation.

Creating unique pieces of art comes easy to some people. Knowing the ins and outs of actually selling arts and crafts can sometimes be a little tricky. This book is designed to help those of you who want to sell your creations online or offline....

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....

Are you yearning for a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle that brings beauty and creativity into your everyday life? Dive into "The Cottagecore Crafts," a treasure of timeless crafting projects designed to enrich your life and home. This book is your ultimate guide to embracing cottagecore creativity through unique and delightful crafts. Inside, you'll discover: Essential tools and gadgets to Set Up Your Cozy Crafting Space Cozy Hobby Ideas to infuse your days with warmth and satisfaction Vintage projects that bring the charm and elegance of yesteryears into your modern home Seasonal ...

¿TE SIENTES ABRUMADO POR EL DESORDEN DE TU HOGAR, LA AGITACIÓN MENTAL Y LA COMPLEJIDAD DE LA VIDA MODERNA? "Vida Minimalista: Guía Completa Para Simplificar Tu Hogar, Tu Mente y Tu Vida" es tu mapa definitivo hacia la libertad que solo el minimalismo auténtico puede ofrecer. Esta es una guía de transformación completa de una nueva forma de vivir. ✅ DESCUBRE EL PODER LIBERADOR DE MENOS: ✨ Simplifica tu hogar con técnicas probadas que van más allá del orden superficial. Aprende a crear espacios que nutren tu alma y apoyan tu bienestar diario. ✨ Libera tu mente del ruido mental ...

Hello and Welcome to Happythought’s How to run a Dragon puppet workshop ebook, A practical & helpful guide to hosting a successful puppet craft workshop. Plus featuring 4 dragon hand puppet templates to download for your students to color and create. Children and adults alike just love dragons and this puppet workshop idea is a big hit with groups of all ages. Dragons offer a way for children to escape the realities of everyday life and enter a world of fantasy and wonder. Use this to engagement and focus to inspire the students into creating their own mythical creature, bringing it to ...

Discover the Transformative Power of Quilting—One Stitch at a Time In Comfort in Every Seam, author and lifelong quilter Debbie M. invites readers into the heartwarming, healing, and inspiring world of quilting. More than a craft, quilting becomes a lifeline—offering mental clarity, physical wellness, emotional resilience, and rich connections that last a lifetime. Through thoughtful reflections, uplifting stories, and cozy truths, this book explores how quilting: Relieves stress and promotes mindfulness Builds meaningful community and lifelong friendships Offers a creative outlet for ...

The Stitcher’s Survival Guide: How to Stay Sane, Inspired, and in Control of Your Floss By Debbie Danielsen Funny. Practical. Relatable. If you've ever lost a skein of floss to the couch cushions, bought the same pattern three times, or declared a project “haunted” because it just won’t behave—you are not alone. The Stitcher’s Survival Guide is your hilarious and heartfelt companion through the tangled, colorful world of cross-stitch. With laugh-out-loud life lessons, motivational stitching wisdom, and a whole lot of floss love, this book will remind you why you fell in love ...

Fat Quarters and Fatal Secrets A laugh-out-loud cozy mystery with murder, mayhem, and mini charm packs Welcome to the Everthread Quilt Retreat, where the only thing sharper than the shears… is the gossip. Libby Monroe just wanted a peaceful weekend of patchwork, pajamas, and piecing with fellow fabric fanatics at a cozy lakeside retreat in Vermont. But when a famous quilt judge turns up dead—wrapped in a vintage redwork quilt—Libby finds herself stitching together more than half-square triangles. As secrets unravel faster than a poorly pressed seam, Libby teams up with her sarcastic ...

Have you ever wondered why the Quilt Fairy never shows up? It’s because she’s too busy laughing, dodging thread nests, and trying not to trip over your UFO pile! In Quilt Fairy Confessions: And Why I Never Come, you’ll finally get to hear her side of the story. This warm, whimsical, and laugh‑out‑loud book gives a tiny winged voice to every quilter’s biggest struggles—from finishing that long‑forgotten project to making peace with the wobbly points and wonky seams that make each quilt unique. Through twelve “confessional” chapters, packed with fairy anecdotes, tips, and ...

Stitched & Slightly Unhinged: A Quilter’s Guide to Oddities & Laughs By Bea Bobbinwell Welcome to the laugh-out-loud quilting guide you didn’t know you needed—but won’t want to stitch without! Packed with wit, warmth, and wildly relatable truths, Stitched & Slightly Unhinged is a celebration of quilting in all its glorious imperfection. From the mystery of missing scissors to the heated debates over sashing, binding, and whether pre-washing fabric is a personality trait, this book dives headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of quilters. Inside you’ll find: ✨ 12 hilarious ...

Quilting isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of living, loving, and learning. In Piece by Piece: What I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Quilting, author Bea Bobbinwell stitches together a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply relatable collection of life lessons inspired by decades spent at the sewing machine. Through stories filled with laughter, a few tears, and plenty of thread, this book celebrates the quiet magic of quilting and the wisdom it brings into every season of life. Each chapter explores the meaningful (and often funny) truths quilting has taught—about patience, imperfection, ...

Have you ever felt the magic of autumn’s moments slipping through your fingers? 🍂 In "Autumn Days: Stories of Everyday Wonder and Coziness," by Karima the author of “The Cottagecore Autumn” she warmly invites you to discover the enchanting beauty of autumn’s daily wonders, through a romanticized portrayal of fall’s cherished rituals, serene moments, and the gentle rhythms of everyday life in a small town. In this book you will enjoy: Heartwarming Autumn Adventures: Experience the season through charming personal stories that bring fall to life. Cozy Everyday Moments: Find joy ...

The Quilting Fairy Isn’t Coming: Confessions of a Quilter’s Studio is a humorous and heartfelt celebration of the beautiful chaos that resides inside every quilter’s creative space. Packed with laugh-out-loud observations, real-life stitching struggles, and tender moments of fabric-fueled joy, this book is your permission slip to embrace the mess, cherish the quirks, and love every wobbly seam. From ruler obsessions and midnight stitch marathons to UFO guilt and bobbin drama, these witty chapters offer the perfect blend of sass, truth, and thready wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned ...

Knit Happens: 21 Needles of Joy—A Complete Journey from Skein to Style is your ultimate guide to mastering the timeless craft of knitting—whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or reigniting a forgotten passion. This beautifully structured, 21-chapter guide walks you through everything from choosing your first skein to finishing your own custom-designed creations.

Beneath the Lid: Lessons from My Mother’s Sewing Basket By Debbie Danielsen Tucked away in every sewing basket is more than just thread and thimbles—there are stories to be told. Stories of patience, resilience, laughter, and love. Beneath the Lid uncovers 52 heartwarming tales stitched with nostalgia, humor, and wisdom. Each short story brings to life a memory sparked by a humble tool—whether it’s a measuring tape that reminded us to show grace, a seam ripper called “The Humbling Tool,” or a button tin that jingled like childhood. Blending gentle storytelling with timeless ...

Life Is Like a Button Jar A Little Loose, a Little Lovely, and Full of Surprises What if a jar of old buttons could hold not just memories, but wisdom? In this heartwarming collection of short stories and reflections, author Debbie Danielsen takes readers on a stitched-together journey through nostalgia, family, creativity, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Each button becomes a metaphor—some humorous, some poignant, all unforgettable. Grouped into tender "sections" like Loose Threads, Stitched with Love, and Buttons That Shine, every story is perfect for reading with a cup of tea, a...

Sew Worthy: Affirmations for the Quilter’s Soul 52 Weeks of Encouragement, Creativity, and Joy for Every Quilter Whether you're stitching through joy, piecing your way through a tough season, or simply trying to find a moment of peace between projects—Sew Worthy is here to wrap you in encouragement one week at a time. This beautiful, heartwarming book offers 52 weekly affirmations crafted just for quilters. With each turn of the page, you’ll find: A gentle affirmation to lift your spirit A soulful reflection to inspire your creative journey A heartwarming stitch story that reminds you...

Scrapbook Magic: Turn Memories into Masterpieces! is your ultimate guide to creating heartfelt, beautiful, and lasting scrapbooks—whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter ready to take your storytelling to the next level. Brought to you by CIN Entertainment, this 21-chapter journey covers everything you need to know to transform everyday moments into cherished keepsakes.

The 12 Quilts of Christmas: A Heartstrings Holiday Collection Welcome to Heartstrings Quilt Co., a cozy quilt shop nestled in the snowy heart of Sweetwater Falls, where every bolt of fabric holds a memory and every stitch tells a story. In this heartwarming collection of twelve interconnected tales, quilt shop owner Kate Adamson reflects on the joys, sorrows, and unexpected moments that have walked through her doors over thirty magical Christmases. From long-lost friends reunited through unfinished quilt blocks to a young girl finding hope in a circle of patchwork stars, The 12 Quilts of ...

Revamp furniture, save money and unleash your creativity with DIY upholstery! Ever looked at a worn chair or dated sofa and wished you could bring it back to life? With The DIY Upholstery Guide, you can—no experience needed. This hands-on, beginner-friendly guide walks you through the entire process of transforming tired furniture into stunning statement pieces. Discover the skills, tools, and confidence to take control of your home décor. Say goodbye to costly replacements and upholstery services—learn how to do it yourself with professional-quality results.

DIY Home Makeover on a Budget is your all-in-one guide to stunning, affordable home transformations. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or a total beginner, this book walks you through simple, creative ways to refresh your space without hiring costly contractors.

The Crochet Chronicles is your step-by-step companion through the world of crochet. Designed for absolute beginners, this friendly and practical guide will take you from your very first slip knot to stitching beautiful patterns with clarity and confidence.