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Showcasing Favorite Hobbies & Pastimes and the Resources Needed to Pursue and Enjoy Them to the Fullest.
Find a wealth of Hobby-related Products, Services, and Resources. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in exploring the many possibilities when it comes to Hobbies.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Sears: What started as your favorite catalog store has survived to become a giant retailer - 2,300 Sears branded and affiliated stores across the US and Canada - of all your "home, hearth, and garden needs" including apparel, appliances, tools, and automotive products. We may take them for granted, but there isn't much they don't have across all niches ... all displayed across an organized, easy to navigate site.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Annie's: A Leader in the Crafts Market for almost 40 years ... Long known for crafting catalogs, books, kits, and magazines. In Annie's Online Store, you'll also find Craft Video Classes (Learn a new craft in the comfort of your own home!); crochet and knitting patterns; card and paper crafts; beading and jewelry kits and supplies; plastic canvas, cross-stitch, yarn, lace-making and other thread craft supplies; and quilting, sewing, and fabric products.
Antique Trader Magazine: A fabulous resource if you're into antiques ... you'll find comprehensive and right up to the moment articles, columns, and features about antiques and collectibles; a collector Q & A column; a national directory for "live" antique shopping as well as an Internet directory; antique show and auction calendars; book reviews; coverage of industry news and events; dealer and collector profiles; and so much more. Additionally, you'll have access to a forum for thousands of buy and sell ads in 75 categories where collectors and dealers can buy, sell, or trade their collectibles. A real industry favorite and the issues are "keepers".
Craft Ideas - Digital: An inspirational "idea" magazine packed with how-tos and tips that make crafting a pleasure. You'll find 20 full-size patterns in every issue, accompanied by easy-to-follow directions, material lists, technique tips, and columns. The projects cover the gamut ... gifts, wearables, home decor, jewelry, centerpieces, and holiday decorating. Digital format only.
Fine Woodworking: Providing all woodworkers with unique inspiration and information for improving their skills, accuracy, and efficiency. A trusted resource for unbiased and credible information among passionate woodworkers
Finescale Modeler: A publication bringing you the how-to information you need to take your modeling skills to the next level, whether you want to build aircraft, armor, ships, cars, or figures. You'll find clear, how-to features on model assembly and finishing written by experts; reviews of the hottest model kits and products; and even inspiring photos of readers' models.
Fly Tyer: The magazine for fly fishermen ... packed with articles related to the how-to of fly tying ... precise instructions (accompanied by photographs), tips, and techniques from some of the best in the "business".
HobbyTron: A leading (if not the leading) retailer of Remote Control Toys (Cars, Trucks, Planes and Helicopters) and Airsoft Guns and Accessories. Also carrying robots, electronic kits, science kits, magic tricks, and more! Something for kids of all ages.
Interweave Crochet: Your single best source for crochet news, ideas, articles, and best of all - patterns! The publication that will take you way beyond scarves and afghans!
Interweave Knits: A magazine for knitters who fill their lives and dreams with knitting. In each issue, you'll find original designer patterns for garments and home decor, ranging from super-simple to challenging and from traditional to cutting edge ... as well as designer profiles, enlightening explorations of knitting around the world, and in-depth technical articles.
Leisure Arts: Long a favorite shopping destination for the crafts-inclined ... supplies, patterns, and kits geared to every type of needlework or hobby craft that exists. Then there's their "knook" ... where it's about knitting with a crochet hook!
Model Railroader: The magazine dedicated to the passionate model railroader. You'll find tips to make building your layout easier than ever, step-by-step modeling projects, reviews of the best model railroad products available today, and full-color photographs of the best model railroads in the world!
The Stitchery: Featuring Needlework Projects and Accessories for "Stitchers" of All Ages & Abilities ... Just as in their catalog, you'll find kits for needlepoint, stamped cross-stitch, counted cross-stitch, crewel & floss embroidery, beadwork, quilting & fabric crafts, plastic canvas, latch hook & rugs, felt crafts, and so much more.
Robot: The magazine for the robotics hobbyist or professional ... Features breaking robot news from around the world; robot kit - all levels - reviews; robotics projects, hacks, and how tos; articles featuring robotics in the consumer marketplace; and coverage of robotics competitions and educational projects.
Rock & Gem: A magazine dedicated to those who love rocks, gems, and minerals. You'll find guidance for the amateur lapidary and mineral hobbyist, step-by-step instructions and photos for creating jewelry, tips on the best areas for finding and collecting specimens, and buyers' guides listing products and services.
Scale Auto: A magazine for model car builders and collectors providing you with 1) expert "how to" tips to help you easily build and/or customize muscle car, street rod, and stock car (etc.) models and 2) objective and accurate reviews to help you find die-cast and plastic models worth your time and money.
The Chess Store: The store for chess aficionados ... an extensive offering of unique chess boards and game pieces ... backgammon sets as well.
Wood: A magazine for home woodworkers of all skill levels ... featuring projects (with instructions), shop tips, the latest on tools and techniques, advice on how to set up your workshop so as to best suit your needs, and other topics designed to enhance your enjoyment of woodworking.
Woodcraft: A magazine that focuses on high-interest woodworking projects, techniques, and products through feature articles that appeal to woodworkers of all skill levels. The woodcrafter will find projects that range in size and scope from small keepsake boxes to large furniture, as well as the skill-building techniques and products that save time and/or improve a woodworker's precision and confidence through the project-building process. Written by seasoned woodworkers and woodworking tool experts.
Woodworker's Journal: A magazine for people who love woodworking ... you'll find plans to build great projects, reviews of woodworking tools, and lots of woodworking tips and techniques.
More Resources:
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Best Buy: A FAVORITE consumer electronics purveyor ... they've got just about every electronic and digital gadget imaginable ... and MUCH, MUCH MORE (It's more like "what don't they have" ... and you can even order online and pick up your purchases at the store - for free! They also have in-store repair services ... think "Geeks" ... and more. They've even got a "spare parts" store ... check that out at Spare Parts unltd.com. This company has figured out how to do a "whole lot right".
Birdwatching: An award-winning and elegantly presented publication that combines intriguing articles with superb color photography, and appeals to bird enthusiasts ranging from casual birdwatchers to serious birders. You'll enjoy helpful hints for backyard feeding and landscaping, handy identification tips, photography pointers, lots of destinations and advice for traveling birders, and much more!
Collector's Crosswords: 126 Sunday-paper size thematic puzzles ... 3 levels of difficulty.
Crochet World: A magazine that takes you to crochet heaven ... chock-full of creative, exclusive patterns for crochet toys, dolls, doilies, clothing, afghans, baby items, and more. Each pattern uses yarns and threads that are readily available, even your scraps! You'll find easy-to-understand instructions accompanied by full-color photos, crocheting tips and tecniques, and Q&A columns. As a subscriber, you'll also have access to the digital edition, including 2 years' worth of digital back issues.
Hobby Farms: A publication for rural enthusiasts from all walks ... speaks to and celebrates the small farmer working for his livelihood, part-time pocket farmer trying to make a profit, and hobby farmer who just enjoys it as a pastime alongside the day job. Farmers from each category will find products, tips, and tools of the trade to aid them in their farming endeavors.
HotelPlanner: A hotel deals booking service specializing in negotiated group hotel rates, extended stays, and corporate meeting planning for reservations at hotels. Great for weddings, reunions, team travel, religious, business, and special-interest conferences, escorted tour groups, etc. They do it well.
Popular Woodworking: As it says, a popular magazine for beginning and intermediate hobbyists. You'll find a dozen or more projects that include clear instructions, pull-out exploded-view plans, and photos, as well as technique articles, shop tips, and new product reviews.
Reader's Digest Store: Offering a Wonderful Selection of Books, Music Collections, and DVD and Video Products that "Inform, Enrich, Entertain, and Inspire People of All Ages and Cultures Around the World." And They've Been Doing It Very Well for Decades! (If you're a bit jaded cause they've been around soooo long ... treat yourself to a visit to the RD Store ... some pretty cool stuff. Great Gifts too.)
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
The Crafts Report: A business magazine for the crafts professional ... since 1975. Dedicated to serving the business information needs of beginning and established professional craftspeople and crafts retailers.
