100 Essential Crochet Stitches by Val Pierce

$29.99 AUD

Category: Knitting, crochet, kneedlework

100 Essential Crochet Stitches is the ultimate "Go-To" guide for 100 of the most essential crochet stitches.   Ideal for beginners or a great reference guide for more experienced crocheter's, this reference book is essential for all who want to hone their skills. It provides all the information needed to make a large range of projects. Readers will enjoy the concise step-by-step instructions and crystal clear photography, carefully explaining how to create each stitch. This is sure to be the essential guide for all crocheter's for years to come. ...Show more

Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures by Hisao Fukui

$32.99 AUD

Category: Papercraft

Dive under the sea with these realistic marine origami models In Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures, Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly detailed aquatic wildlife, including a giant squid, prehistoric creatures and even a massive blue whale calf The step-by-step folding i nstructions and photos in this book present 20 challenging and amazingly lifelike models -- from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty. The 20 projects in this book include: The Penguin -- A color-change model capturing the awkward and slightly comical appearance of these flightless aquatic birdsThe Polar Bear -- A menacing hunter who will hungrily stalk the edge of your desk or bookshelfThe Goldfish -- This model features elegant lines and clever folding solutions -- and it's difficult to overfeed, to boot The Crocodile -- A lurking hunter which is ideal for showcasing special papersThe Crab -- With all of the legs to define, this model is a challenging one, but with fewer pinch folds than you might expectThe Manta Ray -- A graceful and gentle filter feeder whose sweeping wings give you the opportunity to create a truly expressive paper sculptureAnd many more ...Show more

Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage by Maria Rivans (Illustrator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Papercraft

If you want to discover the fun of collage then this fabulous book is the perfect kit. Highly respected and successful collage artist Maria Rivans has gathered hundreds of beautiful, quirky, and downright daft images, and they're all here for you to cut out and stick. Flowers, birds, cats, and butterfl ies can be combined with buildings, eyes, moustaches, and men in dubious pants to create extraordinary original artworks and talking pieces! With an introduction to collage styles and tips on techniques, this is an ideal activity for young and old, and the book is a perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone seeking arty fun and a great deal of sticky silliness! ...Show more

The Flower Expert: Ideas and Inspiration for a Life with Flowers by Fleur McHarg

$34.99 AUD

Category: Flower Arranging

Fleur McHarg is a florist in the true, traditional sense of the word. Guided by the eternal wisdom of Constance Spry, the trailblazing early-20th-century British florist, Fleur believes in letting flowers be the stars of the show by working with the natural shape of a flower or branch. When it comes to beauty, you can't beat nature - but you can learn how to showcase it for startling impact.Fleur has cultivated a lifelong obsession with colour, beauty and flowers. Here, she shares her astute flower philosophy, including:- Over 30 of her favourite flowers and how to use them- Why some combinations work and others don't- How to select a base and blend colours for a flower arrangementThe Flower Expert is a stunning celebration of Fleur's artistry and her ability to fuse modern and classic to create a style that suits each occasion. ...Show more

Mend It, Wear It, Love It : Stitch Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe by DK

$19.99 AUD

Category: Sewing

Learn how to use simple sewing and mending techniques to extend the life of the clothes you love. Have you ever thrown good clothes away simply because you didn't know how to mend them? Have you got clothes that you can't bear to part with, but need a fresher look? Then this book is for you. With fast f ixes and clever techniques, Mend it, Wear it, Love it has everything you need to mend and care for your clothes, and stitch your way to a more sustainable wardrobe. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to mend, customize, and care for your clothes in a range of materials. Enjoy your clothes for longer, express your creativity, and live more sustainably. ...Show more

Dressmaking Book: Over 80 Techniques by Alison Smith

$49.99 AUD

Category: Knitting, crochet, kneedlework

Tailor-make your wardrobe with this essential dressmaking guide. Discover everything you need to know to design, create, and customize your clothes. Guiding you through every stage of clothes-making in a clear, easy-to-understand way, The Dressmaking Book contains everything you need to make timeless wa rdrobe staples that can be easily adapted to suit your style. Choose the perfect fabrics for any project, try your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques, and put your new-found knowledge to use with 13 downloadable patterns that can be adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. With step-by-step guides and patterns to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside ideas for refreshing and reinventing your old clothes, The Dressmaking Book has everything you need to ditch fast fashion and create stunning, original clothes to suit your style. ...Show more

Gift Wrap Green - Techniques for Beautiful, Recyclable Gift Wrapping by Camille Wilkinson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Papercraft

Learn the tricks of beautiful gift wrapping, from making simple bows and neat corners to mastering elaborate Japanese fabric techniques . . . all with material that is recyclable, reusable, and sustainable.   There are a million ways to wrap a present, and this handy green guide presents you with opti ons that are gorgeous and sustainable, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations of key techniques. Find out innovative ways for wrapping unusual-shaped gifts, including bottles, and for pleated wrapping, paper bag wrapping, and gift wrap with pockets. Or try your hand at Furoshiki, or fabric wrapping, using tea towels, handkerchiefs, and t-shirts. To finish your gift off perfectly, there are also stunning suggestions for toppings, trimmings, and embellishments: making the perfect bow, working with string and wool, using plants and flowers, and incorporating everyday objects. From the most adorable "Spike the Hedgehog" wrap for a child's gift to "hon tsutsumi," a wrap for carrying two books, Gift Wrap Green is positively bursting with eco-friendly ideas that will delight friends and family and help save the planet by reducing waste. ...Show more

Quick costumes for kids by Deborah House

$19.99 AUD

Category: Sewing

An imaginative collection of 30 easy-to-make costumes including classic favourites for Halloween and Christmas plus great ideas for party fun. This book uses simple step-by-step instructions for low-sew or no-sew techniques with a pattern section with full-size templates. The book also incorporates fun ideas to get the kids involved - from making pompoms to decorating hats. ...Show more

The Sewing Book by Alison Smith; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

$49.99 AUD

Category: Sewing

Over 300 techniques that show you how to sew absolutely everything--from clothes to home decor--plus 10 stylish new projects and updated information on more than 100 tools and 50 fabrics, with a glossary of sewing terminology.   Whether you are sewing clothes for children and adults, making home decor , or doing alterations, master every hand-sewing and machine-sewing technique for everything from darts, tucks, and pleats to hems, fasteners, and mending, with close-up photographs and clear instructions to demystify even the trickiest techniques. Choose from 15 fresh, stylish projects to practice your skills, explore in-depth coverage of more than 100 tools and 250 techniques, and browse a visual directory of more than 50 fabrics in The Sewing Book--the ultimate bible for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. ...Show more

Handpicked - Simple, Sustainable, Seasonal Flower Arrangements by Ingrid Carozzi; Paul Brissman (By (photographer)); Eva Nyqvist (Text by)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Flower Arranging | Reading Level: General Adult

Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements. Whether you want to learn how to work with chicken wire and tape to create a simple framework or try your hand at arranging delicate and oversize blooms, Carozzi offers a detailed tutorial on her tricks of the trade. Readers are encouraged to source, make, or upcycle unexpected containers, such as rough-hewn wooden crates or vintage pots, jars, and vases. Full of natural floral compositions that marry the modern with the rustic, Handpicked is a lushly photographed, practical guide to creating your own exceptional flower arrangements at home. ...Show more

Woodwork: The Complete Step-By-Step Manual by DK

$49.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Master key carpentry skills, from simple joinery techniques to fine woodworking, all explained in clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs. This book shows you the main woodworking techniques step by step - from basic through to more advanced types of wood joints, finishing, woodturning, and fur niture restoration. It explains all the essential woodworking tools, including hand tools, power tools, and machine tools. It gives you a directory of more than 100 hard and soft woods and their properties so that you can choose the right wood for the job. Then, put your skills into practice with 28 DIY woodworking projects, which have detailed plans and instructions and are arranged in order of complexity. Make a simple chopping board or wine rack as small weekend projects, or try more advanced woodworking ideas such as a linen chest, dresser, or chair. Endorsed by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, Woodworkis a complete illustrated woodworking course, giving you all the carpentry skills and techniques you need to create well-crafted and practical objects in treated wood. ...Show more

Teddy Bears by Judith Miller

$19.99 AUD

$21.99 (9% off)

Category: Knitting, crochet, kneedlework

This title features 300 specially commissioned photographs of adorable teddy bears from around the world. It contains information about the styles, designers and makers, from antique Steiff bears to modern artist bears. It tells the story of how the teddy bear became a child's best friend. This is the u ltimate book for teddy bear lovers. ...Show more