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Updated May 6, 2025
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The 5-Minute Gardener: Year-Round Garden Habits for Busy People
Johnsey Burke, Nicole.
Paper Book
Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit. Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding...
Your natural garden : a practical guide to caring for an ecologically vibrant home garden
Norris, Kelly D.
Paper Book
A valuable and artfully crafted guide to tending a naturalistic garden.  From plantsman Kelly Norris, author of New Naturalism, comes a much-needed handbook to maintaining today's natural gardens. Naturalistic plantings, overflowing with biodiverse...
A Life in the Garden: Tales and Tips for Growing Food in Every Season
Damrosch, Barbara.
Paper Book
"Drawing on a lifetime of organic gardening, Barbara Damrosch collects her lessons learned and wisdom gained into an easy-to-read-and-enjoy overview of kitchen gardening. For the new gar­dener, there is encouragement on top of nuts-and-bolts advice. For every gardener, there is inspiration to...
Anna Maria's blueprint quilting : explore color, pattern, and technique with 16 joyful projects from 4 simple design structures
Parry, Anna Maria
Paper Book
"Anna Maria's Blueprint Quilting guides you to stitch 16 stunning quilts and patchwork projects based on four underlying ""blueprints"" while learning skills to create your own original designs."
Book Nooks: Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays
Dina, Vanessa.
Paper Book
Home is where the books are.This inspiring home decor book is brimming with photos of cozy places to read and creative ways to display books at home. For stylish bookworms and bookish stylists, this covetable home décor book merges the literary appeal of Jane Mount's bestsellingBibliophile with...
For the love of renovating : tips, tricks & inspiration for creating your dream home
Bordelon, Barry
Paper Book
For the Love of Renovating is the inspiring, game-changing book every fixer-upper needs, whether the project is budget remodeling or a full gut renovation. Jordan and Barry--aka the Brownstone Boys--are the enthusiastic go-to renovation team for historic...
The slow down : for the love of home
Ford, Leanne
Paper Book
Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic--and how you can do the same Leanne Ford's imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily....
Compost: Transform Waste Into New Life
Dowding, Charles.
Paper Book
Learn how to make compost gold from the master of healthy soil. Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that your plants can truly flourish. ...
The garlic companion : recipes, crafts, preservation techniques, and simple ways to grow your own
Graves, Kristin
Paper Book
Celebrate all things garlic, with this stunning cookbook featuring 36 garlic-forward recipes, as well as spice mixes, craft ideas, floral arrangements, growing instructions, and inspiration for garlic-themed dinners.  In The Garlic Companion, author...
Lost Gardens of the World: An Atlas of Forgotten Horticultural Treasures
Lawrence, Sandra.
Paper Book
Lost Gardens of the World is an illustrated, romantic look at the great gardens of history that are now lost.
Victorian housecats to knit
Kellner, Sara Elizabeth
Paper Book
Welcome to the Morgan family home! Let me give you a tour. Each room in this Victorian household has a special purpose and is favored by a unique feline inhabitant. From the cuddly and adorable Nursery Kittens to Aunt Pru's Persian, there's a tale behind each kitty companion--and a family member...
All new square foot gardening : the world's most popular growing method to harvest more food from less space
Paper Book
Over 3 million copies sold! This revolutionary gardening book gets a revolutionary update for its 4th edition--new plans, options, and advice herald a modern approach to this tried-and-true method. No digging, no tilling, no fertilizing, no machinery or heavy tools--less watering,...
Brooklyn Tweed's Knit and Crochet Blankets: Projects to Stitch for Home and Away
Flood, Jared.
Paper Book
Knitters' and crocheters' favorite yarn-maker Brooklyn Tweed partners with some of the best designers working today to offer more than 20 patterns for making the perfect blanket or afghan What could be more delightful than cuddling up under a handmade blanket? In their first...
Modern improv quilting : be the boss of your design ; techniques & projects to get you started
Veenema, Laura Kay
Paper Book
Improvisational piecing lets you be the boss Embrace the joy of improvisation as you create quilts and quilted projects, including duffel and crossbody bags, that are truly one-of-a-kind! This book is an introduction, guide, and step-by-step manual for giving you the skills...
ESSENTIAL CROCHET STARTER STITCHES : portable stitch companion
Leapman, Melissa.
Paper Book
Adapted from Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters, this beautiful, comprehensive, and easy-to-tote stitch pattern companion is a must-have for your crochet project bag!   In a small, easy-to-tote format, Essential Crochet Starter...
Zero Waste Quilting: 38 Projects Use Every Scrap with Style
Murphy, Patty.
Paper Book
Craft stunning quilts while being resource-savvy. Revolutionize your approach to quilting by eliminating fabric waste and embracing sustainable crafting. Each project serves as a catalyst for additional projects, using all the scraps and...
Hello tiny world : an enchanting journey into the world of creating terrariums
Newell, Ben
Paper Book
A friendly journey through the captivating world of terrariums--from the creator of one of the most famous terrariums ever. Hello Tiny World will inspire a wide readership to discover the tiny wonder of a different kind of container gardening in their own homes--no outdoor...
LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life
Gill, Shira.
Paper Book
Ever wish a home organizing expert could help you tidy up your brain too? That's exactly what the bestselling author of Minimalista and Organized Living does with this life-saving guide to implementing better habits, setting boundaries, and simplifying your routines.
Foolproof Freeform Embroidery: Exploring Your Creativity with Fabric, Threads & Stitches
Clouston, Jennifer.
Paper Book
Your guide to crafting embroidery masterpieces! Embark on an embroidery adventure with Jennifer as your mentor, igniting your own creative process. Discover Jennifer's organic approach, inspiring you to forge your path in embroidery. This book unravels everything from daily neural challenges to...
Joyful colorwork socks : 25 new knitting patterns for fun & whimsical footwear
Stone, Charlotte (Knitter)
Paper Book
Unique Motifs for Happy Handknit Socks Wear your passions loud and proud with these color- work socks that are as fun to make as they are to wear! Colorwork sock maven Charlotte Stone is back with quirky patterns that knitters will love to bring to life, from beloved pets to favorite foods to...
Colourful Sashiko: Includes 49 Vibrant Designs, Essential Techniques and Stunning Patterns
Paper Book
Explore the wonders of sashiko with Japanese embroidery star Sashikonami! Learn to create your own embellished items with detailed designs in vibrant colors. Let's explore the traditional Japanese embroidery pattern designs! . This is the long-awaited book by popular sashiko...
52 Weeks of Accessories: Beautiful Patterns for Year-round Knitting
Laine.
Paper Book
52 Weeks of Accessories is a beautiful collection of 52 patterns to create cozy accessories - mostly knits but also including some crochet piece - and was created by 48 international designers. It is a great companion for those who love knitting hats, shawls, socks and mittens, but also...
Home matters : how our homes shape us, and we shape them
Wincer, Penny
Paper Book
As an interiors photographer, Penny Wincer found that walking through a stranger's home, listening to them explaining the history of the space, and the meaning of precious objects, was one of most joyful aspects of her work. And in Home Matters Penny does exactly that, taking us...
Sweet Home Macrame: A Beginner's Guide to Macrame: Learn to make jewelry, home decor, plant hangings, and more
Alberti, Casey.
Paper Book
Learn the satisfying, on-trend craft of macrame with this accessible reference featuring guides to fibers, supplies, and knots, as well as 12 step-by-step projects.
Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses: Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans for 15 Specific Birds, Including Bluebirds, Wrens
Toellner, Melvin Bird Man Mel
Paper Book
As popular as birdhouses are, many are designed with aesthetics in mind, rather than the bird's preferences and needs. Not so for the projects in Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses. Lifelong birder Mel "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk readers step-by-step through 15+...
MARKING TIME WITH FABRIC AND THREAD : calendars, diaries, and journals within your fiber craft
Scanlin, Tommye McClure.
Paper Book
Unlock daily creativity with this guide for recording time by using fiber craft, from renowned weaver and educator Tommye McClure Scanlin Foreword by weaver and artist Sarah C. Swett Using weaving, stitching, quilting, or other fiber arts every day to better notice the...
English country house style : traditions, secrets, and unwritten rules
Campbell, Milo
Paper Book
An interior design guide to creating English country house style wherever you may dwell, from property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson The authors of At Home in the Cotswolds return with a new book full of English charm and style savvy....
ALICE'S WONDERLAND SAMPLER QUILT : 100 quilt blocks to improve your sewing skills
GARRETT, ALICE.
Paper Book
The exquisite Alice's Wonderland Quilt combines a variety of quilting techniques in one stunning sampler quilt which features 100 blocks. Using a variety of machine and hand-sewn techniques, this quilt will improve your sewing skills. Gorgeous patchwork...
DIY thrift flip : sewing techniques for transforming old clothes into fun, wearable fashions
Yang, April
Paper Book
Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions.
The Botanic Garden : the world's greatest botanical sanctuaries
Edwards, Ambra
Paper Book
The Botanic Garden takes readers from tropical forests to deserts, and from alpine mountains to English country gardens, as it tours the most magnificent botanic havens in the world.
The science of cleaning : use the power of chemistry to clean smarter, easier, and safer-with solutions for every kind of dirt
Bressanini, Dario
Paper Book
Countless cleaning hacks for every kind of household dirt may vie for our attention, but how do we know which ones really work and which ones will only leave you with a sticky mess that doesn't actually do the job? Scientific evidence comes to the rescue, as chemistry professor Dario Bressanini...
Forever beautiful / Mark D. Sikes
Paper Book
Bestselling author Sikes, now the "standard bearer of great American design" (Architectural Digest), returns with a new book of fresh yet classic American decorating. AD100 and Elle Decor A-List designer and tastemaker Sikes believes there's beauty...
The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today's Climate... and Tomorrow's
Johnson, Noelle.
Paper Book
Have you ever faced water-use restrictions and worried about how you can still grow a beautiful, productive landscape? Let The Water-Smart Garden show you how! As freshwater shortages increasingly strike regions around the globe, it's more important than ever...
An English vision: traditional architecture and interior decoration for today
Pentreath, Ben
Paper Book
Pentreath is renowned as one of the foremost designers of new traditional buildings and country houses in the world. In celebration of his London-based firm's twentieth anniversary, Pentreath presents his authentically, yet playfully, classical approach. This is the first of...
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...
Seamless Embroidery: 40 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs
Higuchi, Yumiko.
Paper Book
​​From beautiful botanical latticework tochickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat.​ With twenty-one new guided embroidery patterns and corresponding projects,...
The 10-Minute Gardener: How to Have a Veggie Garden and a Life-85 Time-Saving Tactics to Be More Efficient and Grow More Food in Less Time
Paper Book
The 10-Minute Gardener is a quick-and-simple guide to garden care when there's no time to spare!
The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting Friends to Knit, Full of Magic and Mischief
Schira, Sarah.
Paper Book
Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to knit, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira. In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you'll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to...
The art of embroidery design: a workshop for developing your own original stitching / Christi Johnson
Paper Book
From an acclaimed embroidery designer and bestselling author of Mystical Stitches, an accessible how-to guide full of original stitch designs that will inspire readers to pick up a needle and thread. Written for all levels of stitchers, The Art of...
365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time
Dalziel, Lottie.
Paper Book
Live your best sustainable life and spend less doing it, with the help of sustainability expert Lottie Dalziel.
The food forward garden : a complete guide to designing and growing edible landscapes
Douglas, Christian
Paper Book
Discover a high-style approach to vegetable gardening from award-winning landscape designer Christian Douglas.   What if, instead of relegating our vegetable patch to a remote corner of the backyard, we brought it forward? What if we...
Bella Coco's Crochet Stitch Library: My Top 100 Stitches, Borders and Motifs
Fragola, Sarah-Jayne.
Paper Book
A stunning directory of 100 adaptable, inspirational crochet stitch patterns and 3 gorgeous projects from best-selling author and YouTube sensation, Bella Coco (Sarah-Jayne Fragola). Discover Sarah-Jayne's clear and friendly teaching style, known and loved by her more than 2 million...

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