Start a Hobby, Spark a Change!

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Updated January 2, 2025
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Organic hobby farming a practical guide to earth-friendly farming in any space
Tomolonis, Andy.
Paper Book
In Organic Hobby Farming, Andy Tomolonis, a longtime organic gardener, part-time hobby farmer, and award-winning Boston-area journalist, strips down the concept of "organic" and explains why natural farming has emerged as the healthiest and most viable method of growing for hobby farms and...
Drawing spooky chibi learn how to draw kawaii vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, monsters, and other cute, creepy, and gothic creatures
White, Sarah E.
Paper Book
Get your sketchbook ready - it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level with Drawing Spooky Chibi! A comprehensive guide with easy-to-follow instructions and tips and handy practice pages, this latest installment in the Drawing Chibi series will have you oohing and awwing at a number of...
Essential skills for scale modelers
Skinner, Aaron
Paper Book
Mastering basic skills is crucial for building realistic scale models. Essential Skills for Scale Modelers, written by FineScale Modeler's Aaron Skinner, lays the foundation needed to build, paint, weather, and display all types of models. Learn how to airbrush, work with resin, handle photoetched...
Beginner's guide to making mosaics 16 easy-to-make projects for any space
Lescuyer, Delphine
Paper Book
Transform areas and items in your home into beautiful works of art! Eye-catching and a lot of fun to do, this introductory guide to mosaic art (literally) covers everything, from window sills, wall murals, and coffee tables to flower pots, picture frames, trays, and so many more decorative pieces...
Adorable animal quilting 20+ charming patterns for paper-pieced dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys and more
Alteneder, Ingrid
Paper Book
Adorable Animal Quilting uses the simplified method of paper-piecing to teach craft lovers how to make easy, fun quilt designs. Readers will learn quilting and sewing basics while creating a plethora of cute, lovable animal pattern-blocks along the way. Ingrid Alteneder, pattern designer, quilting...
The beginner's photography guide
Gatcum, Chris
Paper Book
All you need is a digital camera and this bestselling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer! This handbook will help you improve your skills, give you a fresh perspective on how to approach a shoot, and which equipment will work best. If you have a burst of...
Colourwork in the round all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
Dervout, Anna
Paper Book
"An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels" -  Library Journal Starred Review "An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels. Knitters will also be able to apply...
52 weeks of socks
Hietala, Jonna
Paper Book
52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over...
Watercolor textures for artists explore simple techniques to create amazing works of art
Calderón, Ana Victoria, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Join artist, author, and popular online art teacher Ana Victoria Calderón to learn simple painting techniques that will help you cultivate your creative flow and create beautiful art.   Through experimentation and exploration, Watercolor Textures for...
Made weave love 20+ contemporary handwoven projects to craft at home
Jones, Phoebe
Paper Book
Master the art of weaving with over 20 stunning projects. Phoebe Jones is on a mission to make weaving accessible to all. In her debut book Made Weave Love Phoebe shows you the joys of weaving and how this gentle and intuitive craft can spark joy...
Home maintenance
Kraeutler, Tom
Paper Book
Take the intimidation out of common home repair jobs Home Maintenance For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky...
Edward's menagerie over 50 easy-to-make soft toy animal crochet patterns
Lord, Kerry
Paper Book
Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... in a new and updated edition of this crochet classic! With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn...
Super simple puppy tricks and training fun and easy step-by-step activities to engage, challenge, and bond with your puppy
Sundance, Kyra
Paper Book
Teach your puppy essential skills, helpful behaviors, and fantastic tricks with this step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide designed to support your pup's developing mind and body.

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