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Hobby And Craft

  1. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Kids’ Crafting Kits for Myself (an Adult)And I prefer to do them when my kids are asleep.
    By Yvonne Lin
  2. productivity
    We Made a New York Diner-Themed Puzzle With PieceworkAn ode to early mornings, late nights, and unlimited cups of coffee.
    By The Editors
  3. hobby and craft
    The Best Colored Pencils, According to Illustrators and ArchitectsFor artists or everyday doodlers.
    By Caroline Weaver
  4. my week with
    My Week With a Small Swedish Porch Broom“I didn’t think it was possible to be humbled by an $80 broom that makes you bend over to use it, but here I am.”
    By Leah Finnegan
  5. hobby and craft
    The Best One-Player Games (That Aren’t Solitaire), According to GamersBecause you don’t have to wait for game night.
    By Dominique Pariso
  6. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Professional MermaidIncluding waterproof setting spray, seashell tops, and tails.
    By Dominique Pariso
  7. assistant files
    The Art Supplies an Assistant (With Little Art Experience) Buys His Painter Boss“By the end of the trip, my hand was so arthritic because it was so gripped in this very tight holding position. I was kind of miffed.”
    By Arielle Avila
  8. hobby and craft
    The Very Best Metal DetectorsReal-life treasure-hunters weigh in on the best tools for finding priceless relics.
    By Liza Corsillo
  9. hobby and craft
    The 10 Very Best Sewing MachinesFrom an “incredibly powerful” antique option to the machine the founder of Loeffler Randall used to sew 1,200 cloth face masks.
    By Erin Schwartz
  10. sales
    A Pack of Vibey Pastel Sharpies on Sale for 55 Cents Per MarkerThey’re less opaque than standard Sharpies, so you can use them in your planner or bullet journal without bleed.
    By The Editors
  11. hobby and craft
    It Took Maayan Zilberman 30 Years to Find This Sewing Machine“Mostly I make clothes for my 3-year-old daughter, Freddie, by cutting and sewing up my most special vintage pieces.”
    By Maayan Zilberman
  12. hobby and craft
    The Best Stocking Stuffers for Stationery NerdsPens, pencils, notebooks, and other delightful gifts for the office-supplies obsessed.
    By Caroline Weaver
  13. hobby and craft
    The Best Sewing Gifts, According to People Who Love to SewEverything a sewing enthusiast would actually need (and use).
    By Rachael Griffiths
  14. toys and games
    This Bean-Farming Game Will Convert Even the Most Skeptical Anti-GamersIt’s fun. It’s fast. The artwork is delightful. Best of all, it’s easy to learn, even for a dolt like me.
    By Lauren Ro
  15. year in review
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year: An Aqua-Blue Sewing Machine for TeenagersIt comes with Gen-Z-friendly YouTube tutorials.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  16. hobby and craft
    The Best Gifts for D&D Players, According to D&D PlayersIncluding dice described as “most beautiful object I’ve ever seen in my life” and a fantasy mapmaking subscription.
    By Erin Schwartz
  17. hobby and craft
    The Best Tarot and Oracle Decks, According to Tarot Readers and AstrologersWhen picking a deck, experts say to choose one that makes you feel seen.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  18. hobby and craft
    The Oracle Deck I Turn to When My Life Is in Crisis (or When Friends Come Over)It’s helped me through moments of confusion, existential terror, and light boredom.
    By Gabriel Mac
  19. hobby and craft
    The Best Graphic Novels and Memoirs, According to Experts“This book is a master class in writing.”
    By Arielle Avila
  20. hobby and craft
    This Washable Fabric Paint Helps Me Turn Old Clothes Into New TreasuresIt’s technically acrylic paint but it goes on fabric like ink on paper.
    By Liza Corsillo
  21. hobby and craft
    This Fountain Pen Transforms My Chicken Scratch Into Exquisite ScriptWriting with the hefty tool is what I imagine coasting in a luxury car at full speed on the Autobahn must feel like.
    By Iva Dixit
  22. hobby and craft
    Everything I Use to Make (Better-Than-Hallmark) Greeting Cards at HomeFrom favorite papers to cutting machines, printers, and other supplies needed to create both simple and more intricate designs.
    By Leica Lucien
  23. hobby and craft
    I’ve Made 1,200 Face Masks (and Quilts and Slippers) With This Sewing Machine“It sits right at my dining table, like a sixth member of my family.”
    By Jessie Randall
  24. hobby and craft
    Is There Any Actually Nice-Looking Animal Crossing Merch?Does Isabelle prattle on about her TV habits? (Yes.)
    By Leah Muncy
  25. Portraits Of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama
    hobby and craft
    The Best Art Supplies to Give to ArtistsArtist approved gifts for painters, illustrators, photographers, and budding art stars.
    By Liza Corsillo
  26. hobby and craft
    The Best Yarns for Every Kind of Craft, According to ExpertsFrom fine worsted yarns to fluffy roving yarns and chunky knits.
    By Nikita Richardson
  27. hobby and craft
    The Best MasterClass Classes, According to People Who’ve Taken ThemWe spoke to 17 people (from bloggers, to writers, to founders of tech companies), who together have taken some 40 classes, about their experiences.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  28. hobby and craft
    I Wrote the Book on Knitting, and These Are the Only Knitting Needles You NeedWhether you’re a beginner or an expert, here’s an easy upgrade.
    By Alanna Okun
  29. hobby and craft
    The Best Craft Kits for Beginners, According to ExpertsFrom cross-stitch to fermentation.
    By Nikita Richardson
  30. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Get Into Macramé, According to Artists“If you can tie it into a knot, you can tie it into your macramé piece.”
    By Kayla Levy
  31. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Get Into Weaving, According to ArtistsIncluding fluffy fibers and easy-to-use looms.
    By Kayla Levy
  32. hobby and craft
    11 Online Classes That’ll Make You a Better PhotographerWhether you’re shooting family, pets, or street scenes.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  33. sunday circular
    8 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Quarantine Zines to Gardening ClogsIncluding a projector screen for an at-home movie theater and a popsicle-inspired lip tint.
    By The Editors
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    gifts
    What Are the Best Gifts for Backyard Astronomers and Space Enthusiasts?“I would not recommend buying or naming a star after them … that is a gimmick.”
    By Hilary Reid
  35. hobby and craft
    The Best Coursera Classes, According to Coursera StudentsTwenty-two students of the college-level digital learning platform share their favorite courses on writing, marketing, graphic design, and more.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  36. problem-solving
    The Online Classes Actually Worth Taking28 courses that were thoroughly vetted.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  37. hobby and craft
    I Turned My Tie-Dye Hobby Into a Side Hustle. Here’s What I Use to Dye at Home.From the rubber bands, to the squeeze bottles, to the dyes, to the best blank sweatshirts, socks, and baby onesies to tie-dye.
    By Michelle Rizzi
  38. hobby and craft
    I Can’t Stop Putting Googly Eyes on Stuff (and I’m Not Alone)“It’s about to get real anthropomorphized in here.”
    By Chantel Tattoli
  39. hobby and craft
    The Best New Hobbies to Try During Quarantine (That We’ve Written About)From an online MasterClass led by Samuel L. Jackson to trail running.
    By The Editors
  40. hobby and craft
    How to Press Flowers, According to a Flower Artist“One of the best things about flower pressing is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money.”
    By Kate Cadbury
    As told to Hilary Reid
  41. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Start Beading, According to Designer Susan Alexandra“The tools you need to start your jewelry career — even if it ends the moment the government tells us it’s okay to leave the house.”
    By Susan Alexandra
  42. hobby and craft
    The Best (Affordable) Acoustic Guitars for Beginners, According to ExpertsEight acoustic guitars under $500, any of which will help start your journey to becoming the next Bob Dylan.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  43. hobby and craft
    Parker Posey’s Guide to Getting Into NeedlepointThe longtime needlepointer on everything a beginner needs to know, including the eyeglass-case kits that quickly made Cameron Diaz capable.
    By Parker Posey
    As told to Anthony Rotunno
  44. hobby and craft
    The Watercolors, Paper, and Brush Self-Taught Artist Ashley Longshore Swears ByNot all are equal, and I often think of it like sushi: You can get it at the gas station, or you can get it at Nobu, and you will notice a difference.
    By Ashley Longshore
  45. hobby and craft
    The Best Crossword Books, According Crossword ObsessivesIncluding Will Shortz, who says “we’re living in the golden age of crosswords.”
    By Hilary Reid
  46. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Make Jam at HomeIncluding three different types of jars.
    By Dominique Pariso
  47. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Get Into DrawingLike yoga or meditation, drawing has been a powerful tool for me in managing stress and anxiety during all of this self-isolating.
    By Liza Corsillo
  48. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Get Into Quilting, According to QuiltersFrom self-healing mats to swathes of fabric.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  49. DOUNIAMAG-JAPAN-ARTS-CULTURE
    hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Do Origami, According to an Origami Artist“Your first time will probably be less than perfect. That’s normal — even for experts.”
    By Hilary Reid
  50. hobby and craft
    No, My Oversized Sweater Is Not From Acne — I Knit It Myself With This Kit“The kit truly includes everything you need to make your sweater — if you’ve never knit a stitch in your life, you’ll be fine.”
    By Mia Leimkuhler
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