Crafts & Hobbies

"There are five square knots on the quilt every two inches apart. They escaped on the fifth knot on the tenth pattern and went to Ontario, Canada. The monkey wrench turns the wagon wheel toward Canada on a bear's paw trail to the crossroads--" And so begins the fascinating story that was passed...

When their voices were silenced and other avenues were closed off to them, women used the tools they had—often a needle and thread—to seek freedom.

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....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER | USA TODAY BESTSELLER READ BY THE AUTHOR Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Reba's life and learn tips to savor life's simple pleasures with the people you love most. The best things in life are really not that fancy. This audiobook...

Wear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply--starting with your wardrobe. Project 333 promises that not...

When the cell towers go dark, will your family hear your voice or just static? We live in a fragile illusion of connectivity.

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

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

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....

“Orenstein is such a breezy, funny writer, it’s easy to forget she’s an important thinker too.”—People In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein sets out to make a sweater from scratch—shearing, spinning, dyeing wool—and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves...

Even if you’ve never made a candle before, you can start a successful candle business in as little as 30 days using the proven framework in this audiobook.

In Container Conjure, Mama Starr teaches listeners how to load their own containers and maintain control over their spellcasting.

From a 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). "An inspiring memoir about overcoming fear, finding true...

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.

The inspirational memoir from the star of OUR WELSH CHAPEL DREAM and THE GREAT POTTERY THROWDOWN Readers LOVE Boy In A China Shop: 'What a brilliant book. Keith is so charming and funny and my goodness what a hard worker. I loved it. Get it and read it - enjoy.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was...

Read by the author. Faith, family, hard work, and second chances are at the core of every great American story. Jenny Doan has one of those great American stories. Over the last decade, the Doan family business has grown from Jenny's corner shop to become the largest supplier of pre-cut quilting...

Are you ready to move beyond the basics of your Technician License but feel overwhelmed by the technical concepts in the General exam? You’re not alone.

A hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book - any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive joyfully into these minutes and come back up renewed and ready to create....

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

This isn’t a book of simple tricks or surface-level tips. It’s a weapon, a workshop, and a war cry for those who crave more than a good session. If you’re ready to step beyond the DM screen and command your stories like a master, this is the guide that will take you there.

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....

Discover the daily habits of highly creative people. What do most highly creative people have in common? What are the habits they cultivate? What is 'the flow' and how do you get into it? The Art of Creativity is a practical guide to help you unlock your creative potential and find...

A combination of verse from Simon Armitage and prose from Jeff Young lends a voice to the chain of events depicted on the famous Bayeux Tapestry. This production chronicles the history surrounding the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the ascension of Duke William of Normandy to the English throne...

¿Alguna vez has experimentado la magia de una habitación iluminada por la suave luz de una vela aromática, mientras te envuelve una fragancia cautivadora que parece transportarte a un mundo de calma y serenidad?

Container spells are used for all sorts of purposes and, despite their antiquity, are an increasingly popular style of spellcasting. Ingredients are generally found in the home and are personal to the creator. Containers may be portable, such as mojo hands or charm bags. They may also be stationary, such as honey jar spells, which involve placing items into a jar, covering them with honey, closing the lid, and then burning a candle on top of the jar.

When the cell towers go dark, will your family hear your voice or just static? We live in a fragile illusion of connectivity. You rely on your smartphone for everything, but in a true grid-down emergency, whether from a natural disaster, cyber-attack, or severe weather, that expensive glass screen becomes useless.

Author's Note: Pattern included makes a cross in one piece. No Sewing! Phyllis has spent her life making delicate crochet crosses for her church. Each one is small enough to slip into a Bible, made with fine thread and steady hands. But when her eyesight begins to fail, the work she has always loved becomes impossible. Faced with losing her place in the world, she must decide whether to stop or begin again. What follows is a quiet, powerful story about change, aging, purpose, and the courage to keep creating even when life asks you to do things differently. Inspired by a real vintage ...

One Stitch Can Build a Community. One Rose Can Hold it Together. In the heart of West Philadelphia, Zuri is a woman who builds structures out of glass and steel, but she has forgotten how to build a home. When she returns to her Aunt Titi’s row house for Kwanzaa, she is met not just with the glow of the Kinara, but with a challenge: a mountain of midnight-black wool and a 1913 vintage pattern that holds the secrets of her heritage. A Kwanzaa Capelet is a unique fusion of storytelling and technical craft. Follow Zuri’s journey in the original short story, "The Umoja Stitch," as she ...

Home is often seen as a place of comfort and refuge, yet beneath its calm surface lies a continuous flow of materials, energy, water, and consumption. Much of this flow follows a linear path—from purchase to disposal—quietly generating waste, inefficiency, and environmental strain. The Circular Home invites listeners to rethink this familiar system and reimagine the home as a regenerative, intelligent ecosystem built on the principles of circular living.

🚨 When the power stays off, comfort disappears fast. Skills keep you alive. Most people are one outage away from confusion. No running water. Empty store shelves. Dead phones. Cold meals. No easy way to cook, clean, preserve food, or keep a household working. How to Survive Like the Amish by Anthony Bennett gives you a practical blueprint for getting through long-term grid failure using proven habits built on self-reliance, low-tech systems, and strong local community ties. This book cuts through fantasy and gets straight to what works: growing food, storing staples, purifying water, ...

The clothes we wear every day have a bigger impact on the planet than most people realize. Eco-Friendly Fashion is a clear and approachable guide for anyone who wants to make better clothing choices without feeling overwhelmed or pressured to be perfect. This book introduces the fundamentals of sustainable fashion, explaining how fabrics are made, why fast fashion creates environmental and ethical problems, and what "eco-friendly" really means in practice.

With Photo step-by-step illustrations. From a simple pile of yarn scraps comes a cheerful little pocket pal who brings color, imagination, and joy to anyone who meets him. Scrappy Guy is a small handmade friend created with a big hook, a handful of leftover yarn, and a spirit of play that shines through every stitch. This mini ebook includes a short, heartwarming story about his creation along with a complete crochet pattern that shows you how to make your own Scrappy Guy at home. The story introduces Scrappy Guy as a bright and friendly companion who loves to travel in pockets, ride along ...

A short heirloom story with a complete vintage-style crochet pattern included. In 1946, in a narrow South Philadelphia rowhome, Evelyn Marchetti improvises a rooster motif from a torn wartime crochet leaflet. With fading ink and rationed thread, she reshapes the design by instinct, creating something entirely her own. Nearly eighty years later, textile historian Rosa DeAmbrosia inherits a cedar chest containing letters, a photograph, and that very rooster motif. Determined to reconstruct the lost vintage crochet pattern, she begins reverse-engineering the stitches. But as she works, her ...

Unleash the power of purposeful creativity in the classroom with "Creating with Purpose," a groundbreaking guide that transforms traditional learning into an engaging, hands-on experience. Dive into the world of Project-Based Learning (PBL), where creativity and education intersect to shape dynamic and effective teaching. This comprehensive guide is perfect for educators looking to inspire and challenge their students through real-world projects. Begin with an insightful introduction to the philosophy behind PBL, exploring the manifold benefits of hands-on learning and the pivotal role ...