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As children, we made things: snowmen, paper boats, eccentrically costumed plays. That making fired our minds and imaginations - it altered our small worlds and shaped who we became. Exploring craft traditions and forms of making from across centuries and cultures, Clare Hunter encourages to engage with the world afresh. To use our hands again, to see beauty in unexpected places, to play and protest and embrace imaginative possibilities.

In The Spiritual Magic of Dolls, Najah Lightfoot bridges these two uses—companionship and magic—to enable listeners to develop profound magical and spiritual relationships with their own dolls.

Looking for a creative, sustainable way to repurpose old wine or soda bottles? Glass Bottle Crafting is your ultimate guide to transforming discarded glass into beautiful, functional, and eco-friendly home décor. Perfect for beginners and seasoned DIYers alike, this book is packed with step-by-step tutorials, expert tips, and inspiring ideas to help you cut, paint, etch, and assemble glass bottles into eye-catching creations.

50 Things to Know about Rockhounding by author Suzanne Smith offers an approach to becoming a rockhounder. Most books on rockhounding tell you to just go out and start. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book will point you in the right direction with tools to help you be successful. Based on knowledge from a successful rockhounder you will be assured of having a fun and safe outing trying out this exciting hobby.

Are you yearning for a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle that brings beauty and creativity into your everyday life? Dive into "The Cottagecore Crafts," a treasure of timeless crafting projects designed to enrich your life and home. This book is your ultimate guide to embracing cottagecore creativity through unique and delightful crafts. Inside, you'll discover: Essential tools and gadgets to Set Up Your Cozy Crafting Space Cozy Hobby Ideas to infuse your days with warmth and satisfaction Vintage projects that bring the charm and elegance of yesteryears into your modern home Seasonal ...

Discover the Transformative Power of Quilting—One Stitch at a Time In Comfort in Every Seam, author and lifelong quilter Debbie M. invites readers into the heartwarming, healing, and inspiring world of quilting. More than a craft, quilting becomes a lifeline—offering mental clarity, physical wellness, emotional resilience, and rich connections that last a lifetime. Through thoughtful reflections, uplifting stories, and cozy truths, this book explores how quilting: Relieves stress and promotes mindfulness Builds meaningful community and lifelong friendships Offers a creative outlet for ...

Un manual para quienes desean usar aceites esenciales en casa. Este libro te enseña a crear tus propias mezclas, entender los aceites más importantes, armar un botiquín natural, preparar recetas para cada espacio del hogar y diseñar rituales personales de bienestar. No se necesita experiencia previa: solo ganas de reconectar con el cuerpo, las emociones y el poder del olfato. Manual de Aromaterapia Casera acompaña el paso a paso para que cada aroma se convierta en una herramienta simple de autocuidado, calma y conexión diaria.

“Sewing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing for Everyone” is your ultimate guide to mastering the timeless art of sewing. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your skills, this book provides everything you need to begin your sewing journey with confidence. Inside, you’ll discover: Essential Tools and Techniques: Learn the basics of hand and machine sewing, threading needles, and creating perfect stitches. Fabric Fundamentals: Explore fabric types, preparation methods, and how to choose the right materials for your projects.

Stitched & Slightly Unhinged: A Quilter’s Guide to Oddities & Laughs By Bea Bobbinwell Welcome to the laugh-out-loud quilting guide you didn’t know you needed—but won’t want to stitch without! Packed with wit, warmth, and wildly relatable truths, Stitched & Slightly Unhinged is a celebration of quilting in all its glorious imperfection. From the mystery of missing scissors to the heated debates over sashing, binding, and whether pre-washing fabric is a personality trait, this book dives headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of quilters. Inside you’ll find: ✨ 12 hilarious ...

Quilting isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way of living, loving, and learning. In Piece by Piece: What I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Quilting, author Bea Bobbinwell stitches together a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply relatable collection of life lessons inspired by decades spent at the sewing machine. Through stories filled with laughter, a few tears, and plenty of thread, this book celebrates the quiet magic of quilting and the wisdom it brings into every season of life. Each chapter explores the meaningful (and often funny) truths quilting has taught—about patience, imperfection, ...

Fat Quarters and Fatal Secrets A laugh-out-loud cozy mystery with murder, mayhem, and mini charm packs Welcome to the Everthread Quilt Retreat, where the only thing sharper than the shears… is the gossip. Libby Monroe just wanted a peaceful weekend of patchwork, pajamas, and piecing with fellow fabric fanatics at a cozy lakeside retreat in Vermont. But when a famous quilt judge turns up dead—wrapped in a vintage redwork quilt—Libby finds herself stitching together more than half-square triangles. As secrets unravel faster than a poorly pressed seam, Libby teams up with her sarcastic ...

Featuring 14 original fairy tales, Faerie Knitting is an entrancing collection of stories of love and loss, trust and perseverance. Seamlessly woven into the plot of each tale is a magical garment or accessory inspired by the bravery and self-reliance of the tale’s heroine and brought to life through an imaginative and bespoke knit pattern. From the "Blue Heron Shawl" and the "Love Never Ending Cowl", to the "Three Wishes Mittens" and "Amulet Necklace", each project is as wearable as it is magical. Faerie Knitting is a rare gift for creators - and lovers - of magic.

In this utterly charming volume, Stephen Fry excavates his epic collection of neckties and shares the stories behind them. From the traditional "egg and bacon" colors of the Marylebone Cricket Club to the exuberant Dalmatian pattern of a 1980s Nicole Miller design, each tie tells a story.

Unlock More Frequencies, Expand Your Range, and Communicate Like Never Before– Upgrade to Your Ham Radio General Class License! Are you ready to move beyond the basics of your Technician License but feel overwhelmed by the technical nature of the General exam concepts? Have the previous study guides fallen short of helping you? If so, this is your guide to General success! Upgrading from a Technician license to a General Class License opens incredible opportunities: access to HF bands, long-distance DX operations, and broader privileges that every serious ham operator craves.

No matter what the world says, embracing the seasons doesn't require endless bins of factory-made decor or loads of time. In fact, your home can be festive, stylish, and cozy with minimal effort and a limited budget.

At age four, Phyllis Biffle Elmore was plucked off her front porch in Detroit and dropped on her grandmother Lula Horn's doorstep in rural Alabama. Phyllis felt utterly abandoned until Grandma Lula showed her both all-encompassing love and her intricate "Quilts of Souls." Phyllis listened intently as Lula told epic stories of folks who had passed on as she turned their clothing into breathtaking quilts for their families.

When you know where and how to add those attractive designer touches, you'll attract more buyers, and sell your home quicker for a higher price. Think about it; then you'll be able to start all over with another fun design adventure. So, are you ready to join us and embark on one of the most creative and rewarding endeavors you could imagine? Good! We're ready to help you find that perfect balance between comfort, beauty, and excitement.

Using a travel guide format, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee acts as tour guide extraordinaire, describing and critiquing every aspect of this territory she knows so well: its people (young and old, male and female), familiar phrases ("purl this, darn that"), strange beliefs, currency (skein trading), etiquette, holidays (any sale day at the local yarn shop), and customs. She notes important dates in knitting history and celebrates unsung knitting heroes.

The Home Distiller’s Workbook tackles the often misunderstood and misrepresented world of moonshine and distillation and reduces them to such simple concepts that even a first time "Shiner" can understand. The HDW will introduce you to the three basic steps in making your own artisan-crafted spirits: brewing, distilling, and ageing. We will be tackling these steps one by one in a way that will have you saying "I just can’t believe it was that easy." And the truth is that it’s even easier then that. If you can follow a recipe to make a cake then with the help of the HDW you could be making anything from Moonshine to Vodka.

Myquillyn Smith is all about embracing reality - especially when it comes to decorating a home bursting with boys, pets, and all the unpredictable messes of life. In The Nesting Place, Myquillyn shares the secrets of decorating for real people - and it has nothing to do with creating a flawless look to wow your guests. It has everything to do with embracing the natural imperfection and chaos of daily living.