The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting: Stitches, Techniques, and Projects for Lighter-Than-Air Shawls & More by Elizabeth Lovick

$39.99 AUD

Category: Knitting

Stitches, techniques, and projects for lighter-than-air shawls and more. The ethereal beauty and intricacy of Shetland lace knitting might at first seem beyond the powers of the everyday knitter, but the skills needed are within the reach of everyone who can knit and purl, cast on, and bind off. The Mag ic of Shetland Lace is designed to take the novice knitter from their first "yarn over" step-by-step to complex every-row lace knitting. Organised by stitch and row count, the techniques are introduced with clear step-by-step instructions, charts, and detailed photographs of knitted samples. The book presents all the essential skills you will need to master a wealth of traditional Shetland motifs, patterns, and insertions, including Cat's Paw, Candlelight, Horse Shoe, and many more. Includes suggestions for how to work different stitches into elegant and traditional Shetland Lace accessories such as scarves, hats, and shawls. ...Show more

Cable Knits from Nordic Lands - Beauty and Ingenuity in over 20 Unique Patterns by Ivar Asplund

$38.99 AUD

Category: Knitting

Home Sewing Techniques - Essential Sewing Skills to Make Inspirational Soft Furnishings by Cheryl Owen

$22.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Beautifully styled, this compendium of techniques will give the home sewer all the skills needed to make individual furnishing for their own home. Each technique is explained step-by-step, then applied to a range of pretty, contemporary projects. The early techniques are aimed at complete beginners and teach simple skills such as pinning, cutting, and making seams. Later techniques introduce slightly more complex skills including hems, curved seams, casings, borders, linings, and decorative touches such as edging, frills, ruching, and tassels. The book provides everything the home sewer needs to make beautiful, stylish and individual projects to enhance every room of the house. ...Show more

100 Essential Crochet Stitches by Val Pierce

$29.99 AUD

Category: Crochet

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

Wild Things to Sew and Wear : 15 Animal-Themed Garments and Accessories for Your Little Critters by Molly Goodall

$27.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Wild Things to Sew and Wear is a collection of 15 animal-inspired designs that are as fun to make as they are to wear - simple, bold and playful clothes and accessories that children of all ages won't want to take off. A comprehensive techniques section shows you how to lay out pattern pieces on the fab ric, transfer markings, and cut with confidence. The easy-to-follow patterns suit all levels, from beginner to advanced, and include a range of sizes, including matching designs for adults. Creating clothing which inspires play, author Molly Goodall uses classic tailoring techniques mixed with contemporary styling - the perfect projects for imaginative crafters looking for something unique. ...Show more

Simply Shetland 5

$20.00 AUD

Category: Knitting

Features projects that are suitable for knitters who love colour - from the deeply intense colours and drapey drama of the Annalisa Cape, to the bright colourplay of the Whirligig Vest, to the rich mixing of two related colours in the Clematis Jacket. This volume also includes two handsome sweaters for men, both easy to knit. ...Show more

Botanical Embroidery - 25 Designs to Mix and Match; 4 Elegant Projects by Brian Haggard

$39.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery

Start stitching right away with iron-on transfer designs Reconnect with nature's inherent beauty as you embroider the delicate lacework of flowers and plants. Stitch twenty-five mix-and-match botanical embroidery motifs with best-selling author Brian Haggard. This pattern pack includes complete instruct ions for four pretty projects, as well as iron-on transfers you can use multiple times (or even trace ) for endless creative applications. Apply the motifs to your own creations--a robust gallery of ideas will help you incorporate nature's colors and forms into your next hand-sewing project. - Create a beautiful pillow, table runner, shadow box, and more - Hand-embroider plant-inspired projects with step-by-step stitch instructions - Includes a stitch guide to help you choose the perfect embroidery stitches ...Show more

A-Z of Crochet: A Complete Manual for the Beginner Through to the Advanced Stitcher by Country Bumpkin Publications

$34.95 AUD

Category: Crochet | Series: A-Z of Needlecraft

Crochet is a quick and easy craft and can be addictive! This latest A-Z title will have you create beautiful pieces in no time.Don't know where to start? If you have never held a crochet hook before, the simple instructions and easy to follow photographs at the beginning of the book will have you workin g like an expert in no time. Learn about bobbles and clusters, loop stitches, picots and popcorns, shells and spikes.An expert, but you want to expand your repertoire? Discover broomstick crochet, entrelac crochet, filet and hairpin crochet, Irish crochet, surface and tubular crochet,Tunisian crochet and so much more.We show you how to achieve a perfect finish to your crocheted project and how to add your own special touch with fringes, spirals, edgings and three-dimensional motifs. It's 164 pages of hooking bliss! ...Show more

Origami Animal Boxes Kit: Cute Paper Models with Secret Compartments! by Yoshihisa Kimura

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Chunky, kawaii, blocky and adorable, these 16 clever folded paper animals all conceal a secret-they double as containers to store precious objects or small gift items like money, candy or notes. Though they're perfect for those special gifts to friends and loved ones, these cute animal models are almost too sweet to give away! You'll want to fold up the entire collection and display it proudly on your own desk or shelf. Each animal model has its own distinct personality: The pointy-nosed Collie is eager to please, sitting at attention waiting for you to put something in the recess on her back Two different Fat Hippo models appear to be wading, open-mouthed and hungry for something to eat A two-toned Chunky Whale has enough room in its belly for little candies, folded money or secret notes A pair of friendly Box Dragons stand ready to guard whatever you entrust to them, be it a golden treasure or a special keepsake A chicken family-complete with Hen, Rooster, their cute Little Chick and a Baby Hatchling And many more! The full-colour book in this kit contains detailed step-by-step folding instructions for each model as well as a clear overview of the origami paper folding basics. There is enough colourful folding paper provided with the kit to allow you to create each of the models. This kit includes: A full-color 64-page instruction book Step-by-step folding instructions 48 high-quality single-sided origami folding sheets Chunky, kawaii, blocky and adorable, these 16 clever folded paper animals all conceal a secret-they double as containers to store precious objects or small gift items like money, candy or notes. Though they're perfect for those special gifts to friends and loved ones, these cute animal models are almost too sweet to give away! You'll want to fold up the entire collection and display it proudly on your own desk or shelf. Each animal model has its own distinct personality: The pointy-nosed Collie is eager to please, sitting at attention waiting for you to put something in the recess on her back Two different Fat Hippo models appear to be wading, open-mouthed and hungry for something to eat A two-toned Chunky Whale has enough room in its belly for little candies, folded money or secret notes A pair of friendly Box Dragons stand ready to guard whatever you entrust to them, be it a golden treasure or a special keepsake A chicken family-complete with Hen, Rooster, their cute Little Chick and a Baby Hatchling And many more! The full-color book in this kit contains detailed step-by-step folding instructions for each model as well as a clear overview of the origami paper folding basics. There is enough colorful folding paper provided with the kit to allow you to create each of the models. This kit includes: A full-color 64-page instruction book Step-by-step folding instructions 48 high-quality single-sided origami folding sheets ...Show more

Pirates and Pompoms: How to Make Children's Toys and Costumes by Stella Bee

$32.99 AUD

Category: Crochet

Pirates & Pompoms is packed with playtime ideas for creative parents and carers. Follow a few simple steps to create handmade costumes, toys and props and you'll keep children entertained with make-believe worlds all day long. Only basic cutting, sticking and sewing skills are required. Focusing on these three popular themes (pirates, circus, and woodland animals), projects include: eye patches and a telescope, stuffed animal friends, leaf bunting, circus ringmaster's hat and a big-top canopy den. Each project includes a simple template and illustrated step-by-step instructions. It is perfect for crafty adults looking for holiday activities that will keep little ones happy and busy. ...Show more

Embroidered Treasures: Birds - Exquisite Needlework of The Embroiderers' Guild Collection by Annette Collinge; Buckinghamshire County Museum Staff (Contribution by)

$49.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery | Series: Embroidered Treasures Ser.

Unprecedented access to the prestigious Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered birds through the ages, complete with detailed comments about each piece.   This fantastic book showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered birds through the ages. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the birds at their best. These wonderful embroidered treasures are as varied as wall hangings, dresses, bridal bags and samplers, some of which date back to the seventeenth century. The images are shown with extended captions giving the country of origin, age, size and the embroidery techniques employed to make them. Now housed in the Bucks County Museum (UK), the collection hails from countries such as China, Japan, North America, Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Norway and Switzerland. This books represents an opportunity to see fabulous embroideries that are rarely seen in public. ...Show more

Japanese Wonder Knitting: Timeless Stitches for Beautiful Hats, Bags, Blankets and More by Nihon Vogue; Gayle Roehm (Introduction by, Translator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Japanese Wonder Knitting offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting. Japanese knitting dictionaries have quickly become the favorite go-to reference for experienced knitters all around the world, andJapanese Wonder Knitting takes this trend a step further, g iving step-by-step lessons in executing classic stitches the Japanese way. Like its companion volume,Japanese Wonder Crochet, this book introduces needleworkers to a whole new approach to classic stitches such as bubble stitches, herringbone, cockleshell, cables, smocking, entrelac and more. A swatch pattern is provided for each stitch to help knitters learn the mechanics of the stitch before applying them to larger projects. The personal and home accessory projects included provide something for every level of time commitment. A total of 23 projects are presented in this book, including: Cozy hats and neckwear Head bands for warmth and style Beautiful clutches and bags An amazing entrelac stitch shawl Clever boot liners/ankle warmers And so much more! An introduction by Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm explains the stitch charts as well as the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of knitting. A guide to stitch symbols and extensive lessons provide visual guidance. With this book and a little practice, knitters who love Japanese knitwear and patterns will be ready to try their hand at the many wonderful fashions and home goods so many Western knitters love to make. ...Show more