Get Inspired for Your Next Craft Project

Close up of a sewing machine in the TPL fabrication studio.

Whether you’re a beginner crafter or a juggling multiple projects at the same time, the library has a wide variety of places to find inspiration for what to make next. Discover the magazines, videos, courses and books that we offer about different crafts!

Flipster Magazines

Use Flipster to find magazines like Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Woodworking and Threads. Back issues are available for many titles, including Martha Stewart Living.

Gale Courses

Do your friends and family tell you to turn your hobby into a business or side hustle? If so, you should check out the Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business course offered through Gale Courses.

Hoopla

Did you know Hoopla has a large selection of streaming videos from Craftsy? From quilts to patternmaking and bags to baskets, there is plenty to explore - all available on-demand!

PS. We also have Craftsy DVDs!

Kanopy

Kanopy offers streaming videos, including a small selection of craft videos about topics such as sewing, woodworking and doll-making. Like Hoopla, all videos are available on demand!

OverDrive

Like an overflowing drawer of fabric or beads, OverDrive has lots of resources to help with your projects. Browse thousands of craft books or find crafting magazines like Simply Crochet, The Knitter and Popular Woodworking.

PressReader

If you’re looking for more magazines, PressReader has crafting periodicals like Cross Stitcher, Simply Sewing and Crochet World. There are also craft magazines in different languages, including French, Spanish and Italian.

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