Crafts & Hobbies
Discover a wide selection of craft and hobby books, from crochet and origami to embroidery and cross stitch. Find the best-selling books on crafts and hobbies for beginners, all available at our online bookstore.
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Homemade Soaps for Beginners: The Ultimate Natural and Organic Soap Making GuideThe Crafty Guide to Soap Making Janet Brooks, is sold on soap The soap making whiz enjoys creating unique, handcrafted soaps to use, give, and sell at local crafts festivals and now she's breaking down the complex business of soap making so you can...
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Tiny Boxes: 10 Skill-Building Box ProjectsMaster box maker Doug Stowe guides woodworkers every step of the way in creating 10 gorgeous yet useful Tiny Boxes. Boxes are always a hit with woodworkers because they are quick to build, use a minimal amount of material, don't require a large workshop,...
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Crochet 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-By-Step InstructionWritten with the absolute beginner in mind, Crochet 101 has all the basics for learning crochet, complete with thorough step-by-step instructions and clear photographs. Crochet 101 teaches you how to crochet through engaging projects, so you'll have fun and feel successful while learning easy...
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Bead-Making Lab: 52 Explorations for Crafting Beads from Polymer Clay, Plastic, Paper, Stone, Wood, Fiber, and WireFill the year ahead with handcrafted beads that you can make yourself by following tutorials from Bead-Making Lab Imagine a year in beads. We're talking 52 handmade varieties all handcrafted by you Bead-Making Lab makes this bounty of bead making possible with instructions for...
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An Almost Zero Waste Life: Learning How to Embrace Less to Live MoreAuthor Megean Weldon, aka The Zero Waste Nerd, gently guides you on an attainable, inspirational, mindful, and completely realistic journey to a sustainable living lifestyle.Find tips, strategies, recipes, and DIY projects for reducing waste in this approachable, beautifully designed and illustrated guide.What is zero...
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Palmetto Braiding and Weaving: Using Palm Fronds to Create Baskets, Bags, Hats & MorePalmetto Braiding and Weaving is the definitive book for creating a variety of crafts from palm fronds, straw, rush, and grass. In this well-illustrated volume, artists and authors Viva Cooke and Julia Sampley explore thoroughly one of the most fascinating traditions of the southern...
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The Basket Book: Over 30 Magnificent Baskets to Make and EnjoyTry your hand at one of the world's most ancient crafts Basketmaking has been an artisanal staple across cultural and national boundaries for hundreds of years. Now you can make your own beautiful and functional baskets thanks to Lyn Siler's elegant designs and clear,...
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Practical Blacksmithing: The Original Classic in One Volume - Over 1,000 IllustrationsOriginally published in four volumes, Practical Blacksmithing remains as relevant now as it was at the turn of the twentieth century. Featuring an abundance of information and over 1,000 illustrations, this guide provides everything you need to understand the techniques and craftsmanship of blacksmithing....
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Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study GuideIt's easy to learn tapestry weaving from start to finish with Nancy Harvey, one of America's best-known teachers of this exciting craft. Using the same clear step-by-step approach that makes her workshops so successful, Nancy leads you through building a simple frame loom, to...
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Chunky Knits: Cozy Hats, Scarves and More Made Simple with Extra-Large YarnBig, Bold, Beautiful Knits Perfect for Beginners (and Procrasti-Knitters) With big needles and oversized yarn, anyone can knit up fun, stylish patterns in a flash Alyssarhaye Graciano, knitwear designer and founder of BlackSheepMade, filled this book with quick projects perfect for your friends, family,...
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100 Weekend Projects Anyone Can Do: Easy, Practical Projects Using Basic Tools and Standard Materials100 do-it-yourself simple projects, requiring only basic tools, precut lumber and standard materials. Build fashionable, functional, inexpensive indoor and backyard furniture--even if you're a complete beginner. These are realistic projects for the average weekend warrior that require no great skills, just normal tools you...
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Handbag Workshop: Design and Sew the Perfect BagMake great designer look-alike bags. In her amazing how-to book, Handbag Workshop, Anna Mazur lets the cat out of the bag and tells all. In her inimitable style, Anna divulges little-known details for sewing 18 gorgeous bags. You know, the kind you drool over...
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Randall Military Models: Fighters, Bowies and Full Tang KnivesAuthor Bob Hunt's first book, Randall Fighting Knives in Wartime, provided him the opportunity for further study on this subject. It was apparent before publication of the first book, that the subject matter could not be exhausted. In his second book, Hunt continues the...
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Zakka from the Heart: Sew 16 Charming Projects to Warm Any HomeAdd peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen whimsical crafts for your must-sew list. With a number of techniques, from quilting and wool appliqu to embroidery, there's something...
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Taste of Home Handmade ChristmasTouch hearts and make memories this season with simply enchanting homemade gifts. From whimsical elves made of felt to cleverly custom greeting cards, the inspired ideas in Taste of Home Handmade Christmas promise to make everyone's holiday merry and bright. Whether you're new to...
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Junk Drawer Engineering, 3: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a ThingThere's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills--you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct...
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How to Make Curtains: Measuring and Making the Perfect Window Coverings for Every Room in Your Home. a Storey Basics(r) TitleRebecca Yaker, co-author of the best-selling One-Yard Wonders, offers this complete introduction to making your own curtains, covering everything from measuring to calculating yardage, choosing the best fabrics, sewing your curtains, adding linings, and selecting the right fixtures and hardware for hanging. She includes...
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Precious Layettes to KnitThese soft and cuddly layettes are a joy to knit for that special someone. Choose from 4 sets in beautiful pastels, each including a sacque, bonnet, booties, and blanket. Clear instructions and color photography make each project easy and fun to doAuthor: JeanninePublisher: Leisure...
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Fairy Houses All Year: A Four-Season HandbookFairy Houses All Year celebrates the year-round pleasures of fairy house building. Through the use of seasonal varieties, kids and families can engage in this natural and creative endeavor through all seasons. Activities and materials found in each season are highlighted throughout the book....
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Adding Layers - Color, Design & Imagination: 15 Original Quilt Projects from Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession [With Pattern(s)]This is an illustrated guide to developing an artful understanding of your quilting process. In its 15 original projects, you'll be inspired to experiment with textiles, tools, and techniques to create vibrant quilts. As you add these new 'layers' of complexity into your designs,...
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