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With Her Own Hands

Women Weaving Their Stories

by Nicole Nehrig ...

Narrated by Jenn Lee ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting―throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely "women's work" and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid knitter Nicole Nehrig explores in this captivating book, textile work has often been a way for women to exercise power. When their voices were silenced and other avenues ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting―throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely "women's work" and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid knitter Nicole Nehrig explores in this captivating book, textile work has often been a way for women to exercise power. When their voices were silenced and other avenues
... Read more
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The Golden Thread

How Fabric Changed History

by Kassia St Clair ...

Narrated by Helen Johns ...

Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the WeekA new history of ingenuity from the author of The Secret Lives of Colour.From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the WeekA new history of ingenuity from the author of The Secret Lives of Colour.From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have
... Read more
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Vanishing Fleece

Adventures in American Wool

by Clara Parkes ...

Narrated by Clara Parkes ...

Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

A fast-paced account of the year Clara Parkes spent transforming a 676-pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.Join Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

A fast-paced account of the year Clara Parkes spent transforming a 676-pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.Join Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet
... Read more
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How To Crochet Granny Squares

by HowExpert, Stefani Neumann ...

Narrated by Kelly McGee ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

If you want to crochet granny squares, then get this How to Crochet Granny Squares guide.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. You will be taught the basic crochet steps. After that all four patterns are presented step by ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to crochet granny squares, then get this How to Crochet Granny Squares guide.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. You will be taught the basic crochet steps. After that all four patterns are presented step by
... Read more
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Кухня мастерицы: секреты автора 100 книг по рукоделию и ремёслам. Часть 2

by Анна Зайцева, Анна Зайцева ...

Narrated by Анна Зайцева ...

Unabridged

16 min

Автор популярных книг по рукоделию Анна Зайцева расскажет, почему так любит вышивку, как собирает материалы по различным техникам со всего мира, и поделится советами для начинающих. ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Автор популярных книг по рукоделию Анна Зайцева расскажет, почему так любит вышивку, как собирает материалы по различным техникам со всего мира, и поделится советами для начинающих.
... Read more
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The Christmas Holiday

The cosy, heart-warming, friends-to-lovers winter romance, full of festive Christmas magic

by Sophie Claire ...

Narrated by Zoe Mills ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' Heidi Swain'A fun and festive read' Trisha Ashley***Can a trip away lead you home?After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track h... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

'A cosy and heart-warming Christmas read - the perfect festive treat' Heidi Swain'A fun and festive read' Trisha Ashley***Can a trip away lead you home?After a bad break-up, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track h...
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Crochet

101 Tips to Learn How to Crochet, Pick Yarns & Needles, and Make Crocheting Stitch Patterns for Beginners

by HowExpert, Courtney Vanderhorst ...

Narrated by Amy Gallagher ...

Unabridged

3 hours

If you want to learn how to crochet, pick yarns & needles, and make crocheting stitch patterns for beginners, then check out HowExpert Guide to Crochet. If you’ve recently discovered crochet and want to learn the basics, or if you’ve been crocheting for a while and need some advice on improving your skills, this book has something for everyone.HowExpert Guide to Crochet is a combination of ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn how to crochet, pick yarns & needles, and make crocheting stitch patterns for beginners, then check out HowExpert Guide to Crochet. If you’ve recently discovered crochet and want to learn the basics, or if you’ve been crocheting for a while and need some advice on improving your skills, this book has something for everyone.HowExpert Guide to Crochet is a combination of
... Read more
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Coperte e cuscini

Gli oggetti che danno conforto!

by Owen Jones ...

Narrated by Roberto Cesaretti ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Coperte e cuscini possono essere utilizzati con grande efficacia come oggetti personalizzati e personali. Le persone desiderano una coperta o un cuscino per bambini personalizzato e lo lasciano alla loro progenie. Un oggetto del genere potrebbe facilmente diventare un cimelio di famiglia. Questo aspetto viene facilmente ignorato, ma con poche ore di lavoro o un piccolo esborso, un genitore o un ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Coperte e cuscini possono essere utilizzati con grande efficacia come oggetti personalizzati e personali. Le persone desiderano una coperta o un cuscino per bambini personalizzato e lo lasciano alla loro progenie. Un oggetto del genere potrebbe facilmente diventare un cimelio di famiglia. Questo aspetto viene facilmente ignorato, ma con poche ore di lavoro o un piccolo esborso, un genitore o un
... Read more
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The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater

Essays on Crafting

by Alanna Okun ...

Narrated by Alanna Okun ...

Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

"Okun's narration, lightly poignant and occasionally tongue-in-cheek, enhances her witty writing style...Listeners need not be knitters or crafters to relish Okun's delightful, self-deprecating stories." — AudioFile MagazineBuzzFeed: The 33 Most Exciting New Books of 2018**This program is read by the authorThe Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater is journalist Alanna Okun's cozy audiobook memoir about ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

"Okun's narration, lightly poignant and occasionally tongue-in-cheek, enhances her witty writing style...Listeners need not be knitters or crafters to relish Okun's delightful, self-deprecating stories." — AudioFile MagazineBuzzFeed: The 33 Most Exciting New Books of 2018**This program is read by the authorThe Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater is journalist Alanna Okun's cozy audiobook memoir about
... Read more
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Threads of Life

A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle

by Clare Hunter ...

Narrated by Siobhan Redmond Redmond ...

Unabridged

12 hours 39 min

The Hare with Amber Eyes meets A History of the World in 100 Objects, Threads of Life is a history of sewing and embroidery, told through the stories of the men and women, over centuries and across continents, who have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances.A history of sewing and embroidery, told through the stories of the men and women ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

The Hare with Amber Eyes meets A History of the World in 100 Objects, Threads of Life is a history of sewing and embroidery, told through the stories of the men and women, over centuries and across continents, who have used the language of sewing to make their voices heard, even in the most desperate of circumstances.A history of sewing and embroidery, told through the stories of the men and women
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Crochet

101 Tips to Learn How to Crochet, Pick Yarns & Needles, and Make Crocheting Stitch Patterns for Beginners

by HowExpert, Courtney Vanderhorst ...

Narrated by Amy Gallagher ...

Unabridged

3 hours

If you want to learn how to crochet, pick yarns & needles, and make crocheting stitch patterns for beginners, then check out HowExpert Guide to Crochet. If you’ve recently discovered crochet and want to learn the basics, or if you’ve been crocheting for a while and need some advice on improving your skills, this book has something for everyone.HowExpert Guide to Crochet is a combination of ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn how to crochet, pick yarns & needles, and make crocheting stitch patterns for beginners, then check out HowExpert Guide to Crochet. If you’ve recently discovered crochet and want to learn the basics, or if you’ve been crocheting for a while and need some advice on improving your skills, this book has something for everyone.HowExpert Guide to Crochet is a combination of
... Read more
Audiobook

Coperte E Cuscini

Gli Oggetti Che Danno Conforto!

by Owen Jones ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Coperte e cuscini possono essere utilizzati con grande efficacia come oggetti personalizzati e personali. Le persone desiderano una coperta o un cuscino per bambini personalizzato e lo lasciano alla loro progenie. Un oggetto del genere potrebbe facilmente diventare un cimelio di famiglia. Questo aspetto viene facilmente ignorato, ma con poche ore di lavoro o un piccolo esborso, un genitore o un ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Coperte e cuscini possono essere utilizzati con grande efficacia come oggetti personalizzati e personali. Le persone desiderano una coperta o un cuscino per bambini personalizzato e lo lasciano alla loro progenie. Un oggetto del genere potrebbe facilmente diventare un cimelio di famiglia. Questo aspetto viene facilmente ignorato, ma con poche ore di lavoro o un piccolo esborso, un genitore o un
... Read more
Audiobook

Blankets And Cushions

The Items That Comfort!

by Owen Jones ...

Unabridged

49 min

Blankets and cushions can be used to great effect as personalised, and personal items. People will keek a personalised baby blanket or cushion, and even leave it to their progeny. Such an item could easily become a family heirloom.This aspect is easily ignored, but for a few hours work, or a small outlay, a God-parent or close family friend can give a present that will be treasured for generations ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Blankets and cushions can be used to great effect as personalised, and personal items. People will keek a personalised baby blanket or cushion, and even leave it to their progeny. Such an item could easily become a family heirloom.This aspect is easily ignored, but for a few hours work, or a small outlay, a God-parent or close family friend can give a present that will be treasured for generations
... Read more
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How To Knit

Your Step By Step Guide To Knitting

by HowExpert, Deborah Harding ...

Narrated by Deja Nielsen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

How to Knit is a comprehensive look at how to create different stitches and patterns using two knitting needles and some yarn. Finish a scarf or pair of arm warmers from the patterns in the book or knit a sampler of several different stitches. This book imparts the knowledge so that other, more difficult projects can be handled with ease.The book gives a little history of knitting from Egypt and ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How to Knit is a comprehensive look at how to create different stitches and patterns using two knitting needles and some yarn. Finish a scarf or pair of arm warmers from the patterns in the book or knit a sampler of several different stitches. This book imparts the knowledge so that other, more difficult projects can be handled with ease.The book gives a little history of knitting from Egypt and
... Read more
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A Winter's Dream

An incredibly heart-warming and feel-good cosy read for Christmas

by Sophie Claire ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Unabridged

11 hours 38 min

A romantic seasonal novel about taking chances to find love . . .Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December...Fearless and independent, Alex ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

A romantic seasonal novel about taking chances to find love . . .Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December...Fearless and independent, Alex
... Read more
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From Shetland, With Love at Christmas

The ultimate heartwarming, seasonal treat of friendship, love and creative crafting!

by Erin Green ...

Narrated by Cathleen McCarron, Rosalind Steele, Sarah Barron ...

Series Audiobook 2 - From Shetland, With Love
Unabridged

11 hours 58 min

Spend your holiday season with the Christmas listen you don't want to miss in Erin Green's uplifting novel of love, friendship and changing your life!If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' <st... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Spend your holiday season with the Christmas listen you don't want to miss in Erin Green's uplifting novel of love, friendship and changing your life!If you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you'll LOVE Erin Green's novels of love, life and laughter!'Utterly charming...an uplifting and optimistic story' <st...
... Read more
Audiobook

Needle Felting for Beginners:

Create Cute and Colorful Wool Creations (Step-by-Step Techniques for Sculpting with Felted Wool)

by Weston Clark ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Needle Felting for Beginners: Create Cute and Colorful Wool CreationsDiscover the magic of needle felting, a simple yet captivating craft that transforms soft wool into charming sculptures, home decor, and wearable art. Whether you're new to fiber arts or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide walks you through the entire felting ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Needle Felting for Beginners: Create Cute and Colorful Wool CreationsDiscover the magic of needle felting, a simple yet captivating craft that transforms soft wool into charming sculptures, home decor, and wearable art. Whether you're new to fiber arts or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide walks you through the entire felting
... Read more
Audiobook

Crochet for Beginners

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Crochet and Start Easy Crochet Projects

by Michelle Welsh ...

Narrated by Mary Johnson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Discover how to create amazing crochet pieces with your hook and unleash your inner creative genius with this comprehensive guide to crocheting for absolute beginnersAre you looking to pick up a new, wholesome hobby, but have no idea which one to choose? Have you tried to learn crocheting in the past, but gave up, due to how seemingly complicated it was to get a hang of? Are you ready to craft ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how to create amazing crochet pieces with your hook and unleash your inner creative genius with this comprehensive guide to crocheting for absolute beginnersAre you looking to pick up a new, wholesome hobby, but have no idea which one to choose? Have you tried to learn crocheting in the past, but gave up, due to how seemingly complicated it was to get a hang of? Are you ready to craft
... Read more
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Punto de cruz

by Jazmina Barrera, Jazmina Barrera ...

Narrated by Jimena Guerra ...

Abridged

6 hours 25 min

"Una novela hecha de tres vidas que se cruzan como los hilos de un bordado, revelando en el haz y el envés el aprendizaje de la belleza, la solidaridad y la pérdida."—Antonio Muñoz Molina"En Punto de cruz, Jazmina Barrera enhebra palabras para ir bordando un texto en donde se encuentran los hilos de la historia de una muerte, las hebras con las que se unen las vidas de tres mujeres adolescentes ... Read more

$32.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Una novela hecha de tres vidas que se cruzan como los hilos de un bordado, revelando en el haz y el envés el aprendizaje de la belleza, la solidaridad y la pérdida."—Antonio Muñoz Molina"En Punto de cruz, Jazmina Barrera enhebra palabras para ir bordando un texto en donde se encuentran los hilos de la historia de una muerte, las hebras con las que se unen las vidas de tres mujeres adolescentes
... Read more
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Neues aus Geocaching

Geschichten von draußen

by Bernhard Hoecker, Tobias Zimmermann ...

Narrated by Bernhard Hoecker ...

Unabridged

6 hours

Schauspieler und Comedian Bernhard Hoëcker sowie Freund und Mitautor Tobias Zimmermann sind bekennende Geocacher. Ihre karge Freizeit fristen sie regelmäßig vor Kälte oder Angst zitternd an fremden und unbekannten Orten irgendwo da draußen. Der Comedy- und Fernsehpreisgewinner liebt romantische Kinofilme, züchtet Chihuahuas und designt in seiner Freizeit Damenhandtaschen für Versace. Das ist ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Schauspieler und Comedian Bernhard Hoëcker sowie Freund und Mitautor Tobias Zimmermann sind bekennende Geocacher. Ihre karge Freizeit fristen sie regelmäßig vor Kälte oder Angst zitternd an fremden und unbekannten Orten irgendwo da draußen. Der Comedy- und Fernsehpreisgewinner liebt romantische Kinofilme, züchtet Chihuahuas und designt in seiner Freizeit Damenhandtaschen für Versace. Das ist
... Read more
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Кухня мастерицы: секреты автора 100 книг по рукоделию и ремёслам. Часть 1

by Анна Зайцева, Анна Зайцева ...

Narrated by Анна Зайцева ...

Unabridged

25 min

Анна Зайцева — автор книг по разнообразным видам рукоделия: от оригами до вязаных игрушек. В подкасте Анна расскажет о себе: почему начала издаваться, что ее вдохновляет в работе, как реагирует на негативные рецензии и многое другое. Анна Зайцева стала первым российским автором, написавшим книгу о технике декупажа. Сейчас на ее счету множество изданий по рукоделию как для новичков, так и для профи ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Анна Зайцева — автор книг по разнообразным видам рукоделия: от оригами до вязаных игрушек. В подкасте Анна расскажет о себе: почему начала издаваться, что ее вдохновляет в работе, как реагирует на негативные рецензии и многое другое. Анна Зайцева стала первым российским автором, написавшим книгу о технике декупажа. Сейчас на ее счету множество изданий по рукоделию как для новичков, так и для профи
... Read more
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CROCHET GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

A Beginner's Handbook to Mastering the Art of Crochet (2024)

by ZACHARY NEWTON ...

Narrated by Evan Brown ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

"Crochet Guide for Beginners" is your go-to resource for embarking on the enchanting journey of crochet. Tailored for those picking up a crochet hook for the first time, this comprehensive guide covers the basics, from understanding essential stitches to completing your first projects. Unlock the joy of creating beautiful and handmade crochet pieces with this step-by-step handbook.Introduction to ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Crochet Guide for Beginners" is your go-to resource for embarking on the enchanting journey of crochet. Tailored for those picking up a crochet hook for the first time, this comprehensive guide covers the basics, from understanding essential stitches to completing your first projects. Unlock the joy of creating beautiful and handmade crochet pieces with this step-by-step handbook.Introduction to
... Read more
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The See-Through House

My Father in Full Colour

by Shelley Klein ...

Narrated by Shelley Klein ...

Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Shelley Klein grew up in the Scottish Borders, in a house designed on a modernist open-plan grid; with colourful glass panels set against a forest of trees, it was like living in a work of art.Shelley’s father, Bernat Klein, was a textile designer whose pioneering colours and textures were a major contribution to 1960s and 70s style. As a child, Shelley and her siblings ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Shelley Klein grew up in the Scottish Borders, in a house designed on a modernist open-plan grid; with colourful glass panels set against a forest of trees, it was like living in a work of art.Shelley’s father, Bernat Klein, was a textile designer whose pioneering colours and textures were a major contribution to 1960s and 70s style. As a child, Shelley and her siblings
... Read more
Audiobook

Untamed Thread, The

Slow stitch to soothe the soul and ignite creativity

by Fleur Woods ...

Narrated by Fleur Woods ...

Unabridged

2 hours 36 min

The Untamed Thread is the story of Fleur Wood’s journey from corporate world to creative life, woven with generous doses of the practical ways you can bring more creativity into your own life.Taking cues from the natural world, we wander through Fleur’s contemporary fibre art practice to encourage and support you to find your own creative path.This inspiring creative guide invites you into Fleur’s ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Untamed Thread is the story of Fleur Wood’s journey from corporate world to creative life, woven with generous doses of the practical ways you can bring more creativity into your own life.Taking cues from the natural world, we wander through Fleur’s contemporary fibre art practice to encourage and support you to find your own creative path.This inspiring creative guide invites you into Fleur’s
... Read more

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