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....

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

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

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....

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....

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....

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 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 Jenny Doan's new memoir, How to Stitch an American Dream, listeners will discover the behind-the-scenes success story of the Missouri Star Quilt Company and Jenny’s remarkable journey to overcome hardship, claim the abundance of family, and ignite the power of giving....

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....

Like golfing, fishing, and gardening, knitting is an obsession....

The Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman who moved to one of Scotland’s wildest islands to save them....

In tales from 21 knitters, Clara Parkes examines a subject that is irresistible to us all: the yarn stash....

You’re a maker, a creator, an expert at your craft. Building a profitable jewelry business doesn't have to be a dream any longer if you know how to connect with your audience and create desire for your brand....

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.

This is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined together to make interesting and visually organic motifs. In this audiobook, I will teach you everything you will need to become a paint-pouring artist....

Discover the story of a gentleman's most distinguished accessory, the necktie, with the inimitable Stephen Fry as your guide....

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

At the end of a difficult year, what if this December were soothing instead of stressful? Celebrate a new kind of holiday season this winter — one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight....

The average out-of-state elk hunter spends over $4,000 to go elk hunting. Then, nineteen out of twenty of them fail to find an elk. This is a shame...

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....

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

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....

Here’s the deal: You may love the idea of starting your own balloon business, but you have no idea where to get started. Fortunately, this book will give you the road map you need to build a balloon business, and the best part is that you can start from the comfort of your home....

At the beginning of the book, you will be greeted with a comprehensive section designed to smoothly guide them into the world of circular knitting machines. This foundational part of the book not only demystifies the equipment but also provides a solid introduction to the essential tools, techniques, and terminology that will be used throughout. First, the book introduces how to use circular knitting machines, walking you through the setup and basic operations. This section is ideal for beginners as it covers everything from understanding machine components—such as the cylinder, needles, ...

Black Flora is the first book to feature profiles of contemporary Black experts innovating in the world of flowers. Author and longtime gardener, Teresa Speight, offers a beautiful intersection of flowers and community. This book is a homecoming, one that unearths the floral legacies of the past and present, while providing a source of inspiration for younger generations of plant-lovers seeking examples of successful Black floral artists and entrepreneurs.

Shoes And Why They Matter (Part of The Restroom Reads Series) From glass slippers to high-top sneakers, shoes have walked beside us through history, shaping who we are and how we live. This book explores the fascinating evolution of footwear—from simple protection to cultural icons that carry our hopes, dreams, and identities. Journey through time and across the globe to discover how shoes have influenced fashion, music, and even social change. From the ballet slippers of graceful dancers to the rugged boots of firefighters, and from iconic Air Jordans to the extravagant heels of ...

¡Crea deliciosas comidas en menos de 30 minutos con una amplia variedad de recetas fáciles y saludables para freír con aire! ¿Quieres preparar comidas sabrosas y más sanas sin pasar horas en la cocina? Imagina crear platos crujientes y tiernos con un mínimo de aceite y un máximo de sabor, todo ello en menos tiempo del que se tarda en pedir comida para llevar. Con el “Libro de cocina de la freidora de aire para principiantes”, descubrirás una gran variedad de recetas sencillas diseñadas para ayudarte a dominar tu freidora de aire y preparar deliciosas comidas de forma rápida y ...

Kyle Robins is a twenty-five year old man who still lives at home with his parents. He is an avid reader, and he has a very strong relationship with his mother Alice Robins. Kyle keeps a little notebook that he writes words and definitions down in every day. His mother even calls him The Human Dictionary.