Crafts & Hobbies

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....

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....

Savor the golden years of retirement with endless possibilities, whether you're newly retired or have been for some time.

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....

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 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....

Well-loved blogger Myquillyn Smith, known as the “Nester”, teaches us how to decorate any room of our home starting with what we already have and using just enough of the right stuff to get the unique style we want....

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

For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei.

For years, Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna Konditorei.

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 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....

The Cottage Fairy Companion is your accessible and beautiful guide to mindful living. It teaches the fundamentals of cottagecore style through the practices of The Cottage Fairy’s daily life....

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

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....

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....

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.

Like everything else, becoming a top-rated seller on Etsy is no easy task. It takes a lot of dedication, passion, patience, innovation, and, most importantly, a success strategy. Discover the ultimate Etsy-selling strategies that will lead you to Etsy-selling success....

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....

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

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....

Take a step into the exciting world of coin collecting and seamlessly navigate your numismatic journey, even if you are a complete beginner!

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....

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 1993, Jacqueline Tobin visited the Old Market Building in the historic district of Charleston, South Carolina, where craftspeople sell their wares. Amid piles of beautiful handmade quilts, Tobin met African American quilter Ozella Williams and the two struck up a conversation. With the admonition to "write this down," Williams began to tell a fascinating story that had been handed down from her mother and grandmother before her. As Tobin sat in rapt attention, Williams began to describe how slaves made coded quilts and then used them to navigate their escape on the Underground Railroad.

Take a step into the exciting world of coin collecting and seamlessly navigate your numismatic journey, even if you are a complete beginner! Are you intrigued by the rich history encapsulated in coins, but unsure where to start? Do the numerous coin types and their values overwhelm you? Are you concerned about scams and want to ensure your new-found passion also results in profits? If so, this handbook is just what you need.

Are you unsure how to fill the countless hours once consumed by a busy work schedule? Are you terrified of feeling isolated or disconnected in your golden years? You’re not alone. The retirement journey can often feel like stepping into the unknown. But here's the good news—retirement is not the end; it's the beginning of your most fulfilling chapter, and this guide will show you how!

Discover the art of preserving nature’s bounty with DIY Canning Projects, your ultimate guide to mastering the timeless craft of canning. Transform your kitchen into a haven of homemade goodness and capture seasonal flavors that last all year round. Begin your journey with an enlightening introduction to the history of canning, uncovering the benefits that make this tradition more relevant than ever. Equip yourself with essential tools and techniques to ensure safety and proper preservation, laying a strong foundation for your canning adventures. Dive into the world of fruits and jams, ...

Are you searching for a new hobby that promotes mindfulness, creativity, and originality while helping relieve stress? Have you always admired the intricacy of crochet crafts but felt overwhelmed about where to start your journey? Crochet For Beginners-Relax And Create is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed specifically for you - the beginner looking to explore the therapeutic craft of crochet.