Modern Mending by Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald

$35.00 AUD

Category: Craft

Australians send millions of tonnes of clothing to landfill each year - one of the highest clothing consumers in the world. The good news is that mending is trending and it's never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.

350+ Beading Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets - A Compendium of Beading Know-How by Jean Power

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Creative Threads by Jo Dixey

$16.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Learn to embroider project by project with Royal School of Needlework trained, professional embroiderer Jo Dixey.   Sure - colouring books are enjoyable and great for stress relief, but what if you want more? More creativity, more mindfulness and more fun? There are myriad crafts that can give yo u all of these and embroidery, or stitching, is one of them. Tap into your creative side and make one-off pieces of art, embellish clothing with images and symbols unique to you, or make beautiful gifts for your friends.   Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey has designed this book to inspire and challenge both those new to embroidery and those with some knowledge of stitch who want to take their ideas further.   Each project introduces new embroidery stitches and techniques. As you work through the ideas, you expand your skills and gain confidence in using stitches and ideas in your own work.   The projects range from small embroidered cards to more complex pictures to hang on your wall; simple appliqu for a scarf to an embroidered jacket - all based on the theme of people. Templates of the images to stitch are provided for photocopying and there is a photo gallery of all the stitches covered in the book, along with step-by-step photographs of key techniques, such as transferring patterns onto fabric or using batting to create 3D effects. ...Show more

Knit Blankets by Sixth and Spring Books Staff (Editor)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Craft | Series: Timeless Noro Ser.

The many dedicated fans of Noro's unique self-striping yarns will welcome these stunning full-size projects Nothing beats a large project for showing off the beauty of Noro's trademark color-changing yarns, and Knit Blankets helps aficionados go big with this magnificent collection of 25 blankets. Ins ide, knitters will discover the most popular patterns from Noro magazines and books, along with brand-new and exclusive designs; the diverse techniques range from mitered squares to intarsia and entrelac. Spanning all skill levels, and complete with step-by-step tutorials for the more complex blankets, this volume will welcome, encourage, and inspire every knitter. ...Show more

Macramé Plant Hangers - 30 Simple and Creative Projects for Your Home by Abby Wells; Chrysteen Borja

$29.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Adorn your cozy interiors with 30 hand-woven DIY art and hanging plants.   Are you a DIY home decorator, plant lover, or flower lover? We got you   Macram plant hangers are the perfect little touch to accent your cozy, designer home. Macram --the art of knotting made popular in the seventi es--is now on a revival, bringing trendy boho vibes into your living room, bedroom, and more. And there's simply no better way to display your hanging plants than stringing them up in handmade woven knots.   Whether you're a novice or seasoned knotter, Macram Plant Hangers provides thirty quirky yet stunning projects that will spark your DIY artist's imagination and get you creating. Follow detailed photographs and instructions to construct patterns with various natural fibers, including cotton rope, felted wool, silk ribbon, jute, recycled fabric, and more. There are knotted projects suitable for bigger eight-inch pots, small four-inch pots, vintage bottles, and even air plants.   Including a practical beginner's section of knot basics; an introduction to weaving; customizable variations to add playful beads, funky fringes, and chic rope tassels to your macram design for "whimsy;" and a bonus chapter on special projects that mix macram with a dash of weaving and earthy elements, Macram Plant Hangers is your handy guidebook to adorning interiors with your own custom hand-knotted, vintage art you can be proud of--while keeping it green ...Show more

Paper Craft Home - 25 Beautiful Projects to Cut, Fold and Shape by Sarah Louise Matthews

$16.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Pebble Pets - 50 Animal Rock Art Projects by Denise Scicluna

$16.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Sew Creative: 16 Projects to Make Your Own by Jennifer Pol Colin

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Stripy Blankets to Crochet by HAAFNER LINSSEN

$14.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Unicorn Crochet by Katja Grandt

$27.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Crochet Your Way Over the Rainbow and Into the Mystical Realm of Unicorns! In this book you'll find everything to make your heart skip a beat: fifty fantastic projects from the fabulous world of unicorns await you. Crochet fluffy woolen unicorn friends, glittery pink accessories, and much more. After r eading this book, you'll be able to create unicorns in all the colors of the rainbow! For advanced crocheters, there are many exciting and magical projects, including a small challenge here and there. After all, unicorns are curious and fearless! Numerous small, extra-cute, and simple projects serve as an ideal introduction for beginners. With easy-to-follow instructions, this guide is perfect for fans of anything unicorn-related! Grab a crochet hook and find your way to magical crocheting adventure! ...Show more

How to Make a Treadle Operated Wood-Turning Lathe by Bob Ingham; Paul Smith

$20.99 AUD

Category: Craft | Series: Workshop Equipment Manual Ser.

This machine would be a useful addition to any woodwork shop, enabling new products to be made without the use of electricity. It could be the basis for a village industry, and can be built by most small metal workshops and blacksmiths.

Joyful Mending - Visible Repairs for the Perfectly Imperfect Things You Love! by Noriko Misumi

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair you r favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion." Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things). In her book, she shows you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained--whether knitted or wovenWork with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing againCreate repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairsDarn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart. ...Show more