Crafts & Hobbies - Reference

Enhance your reading life and reflect on your latest book reads with this beautifully illustrated guided journal. My Book Club Journal is a place to keep all your thoughts and feelings about your recent reads with guided prompts and space to record your reflections....

A timeless tribute to nautical knitwear--crafted for today and cherished for generations. Inspired by the rugged beauty and enduring traditions of 19th- and early 20th-century Scandinavian seafarers, this stunning volume offers 23 knitting patterns drawn from the photographic archives of the Maritime Museum in...

A grand encyclopedia of country lore by famed Texas folklorist Jerry Mack Johnson, covering water witching, maple syruping, weather wisdom, country remedies and herbal cures, cleaning solutions, pest purges, bird migrations and animal lore, firewood essentials, adobe making and bricklaying, leather working, plant dyes,...

This encyclopedia explores the creativity and artistry of origami. Readers will learn about the history, techniques, communities, and famous practitioners of this hobby. They can practice beginner-friendly projects using included how-to guides. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...

This is the world's first-ever 12 generation family tree notebook! This antique-style book has room for you to record the first 4,095 people in your family line. (That's not a typo. There's actually room to list thousands of relatives!) This journal contains everything you...

Feel the magic of Outlander at your fingertips with this officially licensed book of knitting: twenty patterns inspired by the hit series from STARZ and Sony Pictures Television, based on Diana Gabaldon's bestselling novels. From the Scottish Highlands to the courts of Versailles to...

Master the art of making crepe paper flowers with expert techniques, seasonal garden themes, and step-by-step tutorials!Transform your creative space into a blooming sanctuary with this comprehensive guide to crafting stunning crepe paper flowers. In Paper Flower Garden, renowned paper artist Lia Griffith, along...

Learn to transform classic granny squares into beautiful quilt-inspired patchwork blocks that become gorgeous home décor in Patchwork Granny Square Blankets. This beautiful collection of crochet blanket patterns, by Anita Gibney of Made by Anita, showcases the versatility of the granny square, blending traditional...

Author: Renée NewmanPublisher: Firefly BooksPublished: 10/15/2025Pages: 240Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 2.85lbsSize: 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.90dISBN: 9780228105749Review Citation(s): Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 126About the Author Renée Newman is a highly respected gemologist and the author of gem and jewelry guides, including Diamonds, which charted the...

A floral gardening guide to the ultra popular peony.From Shawnee Chief to Top Brass, this guide to over 60 varieties of peonies presents an eclectic selection of specimens--from those with the best visual appearance and the most fragrant perfume, to those that are easiest...

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, first published in 1960, is the classic, authoritative reference for a vast array of natural products used in perfumes, scents, flavorings, foods, and medicine throughout the world. Part One defines and describes processing methods used to extract...

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, first published in 1960, is the classic, authoritative reference for a vast array of natural products used in perfumes, scents, flavorings, foods, and medicine throughout the world. It is also the perfumer's and flavorist's bible. Arctander's book...

When you're short of ideas for your next watercolor painting, Pocket Prompts Watercolor has 55+ lessons, exercises, and inspirational ideas to get your artistic practice going. Pocket Prompts Watercolor is a versatile, easy-to-carry resource for watercolorists who want to stay creatively inspired and motivated...

Practical Color Combinations introduces 125 color palettes that have each been created using approximately ten different individual colors.These color palettes are categorized by images usually associated with each color scheme. Nearly 1,100 individual colors are introduced in this book and the CMYK and RGB...

Use the power of the sun to capture the beauty of nature with this step-by-step guide to cyanotype printing. Cyanotype printing is a simple photographic process that uses the sun's rays to create a chemical reaction, allowing you to easily capture stunning prints, using...

Pincushions, poppets, and pinnies galore--secure your sewing pins like never before! In DIY Pincushions, Beanbags, Paperweights, & Softies, beginners and sewing masters alike will create an array of stylish pincushions in a few easy steps--many of which can be done in just one afternoon!...

A centuries-old flower of love has claimed its place in high-end floral shops and wedding bouquets."Consumers now understand that this flower has a great vase life and comes in many different colors. In addition, the available varieties have seen some big improvements in the...

An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more. First published in 1976, Reader's Digest's popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now,...

Enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to the current trend of DIY crafts, the hand spindle remains one of the most productive, versatile, and convenient tools for creating stunning fiber arts from home, as this beautifully illustrated guide from a veteran spinner and spindle...

If you enjoy the adventure of alternative firing but have only an electric kiln, this is the guide for you. Learn how to use an electric kiln to attain the natural earthy colors and spontaneous patterns of alternative firing methods. Step-by-step instructions together with...