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A hilarious, heartfelt romp that will bring you home to yourself. You don’t have to be a knitter to fall in love with this book - any person who’s ever made anything with their hands will dive joyfully into these minutes and come back up renewed and ready to create. Honest, funny, and full of warmth, Herron’s tales, each inspired by something she knitted, will speak to anyone who’s ever loved (or lost). From her very first sweater (a hilarious disaster) to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup (and, ultimately, a breakthrough), every chapter has a moving story behind it.

Do you ever dream of uncovering ancient trinkets and rare treasures at the beach, in the park, or even in your own backyard? If metal detecting as a hobby is something you’ve been considering, but have no idea where to begin, then look no further! The Beginners Guide to Metal Detecting is the ultimate all-inclusive guide for those eager to start their hunt for hidden gems.

This book is for those who are still running their first lap (zero-to-three years) in wood crafting and want to gain a holistic idea of the necessary processes and tools. The chapters you will find in this audiobook include Introduction to Cabinet Making; Cabinet Types, Doors, and Drawers; Tools Used and Best Practices; Process and Techniques; 10 Beginner Projects; Recap and Safety Tips; and Conclusion and Free Online Resources. Cheers, and let's start the exciting journey!

50 Things to Know about Sewing by author Christine Anderson offers an approach to beginning’s sewing that is clear, fun, and easy to listen to. Most books on sewing tell you about complicated sewing techniques or precision-led projects. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book offers a more forgiving approach to creative sewing.

Discover a fresh new take on the traditional art of macramé, a craft that was incredibly popular in the '70s and is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macramé projects are the best way to bring the current trend for interiors into your home. This book includes on-trend macramé projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from an assortment of projects - with “easy” and “more advanced” versions so you can develop your skills as you go.

I have been obsessed with hydroponic cannabis plants since I first came across them seven years ago. I immediately knew this is the king of all cannabis by far. Since then I have tried and tested various ways to grow them. Not each try ended in success, but when I did succeed, I realized how easy it is to grow them if only one knows the tricks and tips. Here in this book I share my proven methods for you to try.

The main goal of this audiobook is to simplify and enlighten any new owner to potty training. In addition, it will add more knowledge to all pup owners on how to effective potty train a puppy. The audiobook will solve all common problems you may go through during the potty training process.

This book takes you through the step-by-step process to crochet a patchwork blanket using designs borrowed from the granny square, the granny hexagon, the granny star, and as a special delight, the knitted hexagon.

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell - host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place - introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up.

This audiobook focuses on how to start a soapmaking venture at home. It enlightens the listener on making body wash, hand soap, natural shampoo, and conditioners. This guide also provides tips on how to grow your home-based business. If you want to venture into the liquid soapmaking business, it may seem at first like a colossal task, requiring expert knowledge in chemical engineering or manufacturing. However, once you are in it, you will realize that the entire process is relatively easy, and you can quickly scale your production.

Discover how to dress effortlessly chic like the most beautiful french women and create your unique capsule wardrobe. French Chic - This audiobook is a complete guide to dress elegantly and live effortlessly chic. You will find the essential principles of French chic, elegance, makeup, skincare, and capsule wardrobe and you'll learn how to create your unique style. You'll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most importantly, feel confident and beautiful.

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Wire wrapping is a popular jewelry-making technique that offers varieties of beautiful jewelry designs, without the need for many tools. These techniques can incorporate anything from gemstone beads, gemstone cabochons to charms, and just pure wirework. Using wire is a fun and creative way to make jewelry, and once you've mastered the technique, there's no stopping it! Learn how to make a basic wire wrapped including cabochon pendant, ring, bracelet, and other intricate designs with this complete jewelry wire wrapping guide for beginners.

Handmade is a profound meditation on the eternal value of manual work, creativity, human fallibility, and the stubborn pursuit of quality work. Rogowski tells his life story of how he became a craftsman and how years of persistent work have taught him patience, resilience, tolerance for failure, and a love of pursuing beauty and mastery for its own sake.

Quilling is a creative hobby that is not only fun but also helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, organization, and patience. Are you interested and would love to learn quilling but don't know where to start? Do you wish you had a complete guide on how quilling works and how to do it? Well, look no further--this is the book you need!

Would you like to create your own clothes? Would you like to surprise your loved ones with handmade gifts? Even if you’ve never held a needle or a crochet hook in your hands, you can learn sewing, knitting, and crocheting with this incredible book. Sewing can get very technical as it involves a lot of steps - from preparing the fabric to putting the finishing touches on a garment. Besides, you have to know both hand sewing and machine sewing. However, this book will lead you to completing your first sewing project in no time!

Daisy Upton has two little kids. She loves them - but they drive her mad. So, to try and keep her sanity she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born. In her first book, she has collected more than 150 games that take five minutes to set up and five minutes to tidy up. From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, it's a recipe book for guilt free parenting! And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?

Good games don’t emerge out of thin air. Game design is a craft, and as in any other craft, there are skills and knowledge, acquired through study and practice, that accelerate progress toward better games. You Said This Would Be Fun explores these skills, explaining how great games exhibit qualities that designers of all experience levels can strive to emulate.

Drones: Fly Your Drone Anywhere Without Getting Busted is essential for both commercial UAV operators and hobbyists alike who wish to get the most out of their chosen aircraft without the worry that sometimes comes with operating in certain areas. The audiobook covers legal methods and proven techniques that will allow you to safely fly anywhere, if done so correctly. This is a collection of useful information, guidelines, and tips on flying your drones.

Turn your dream of living in a shipping container home into reality. Did you know that there are over 50 million surplus containers in the US? Yes, that is correct, and what that means for you is that there are more than enough containers available for you to build a home. Not only that, you will be able to build a home for a lower price than if you were to go with a traditional home.