Portuguese Knitting - A Historical & Practical Guide to Traditional Portuguese Techniques, with 20 Inspirational Projects by Rosa Pomar

$40.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

The history and practice of knitting in Portugal, with 20 beautiful, traditionally inspired patterns.   More than just a history book or a handicraft manual, Portuguese Knitting is a trip to the Portuguese heritage of woolcraft. It discovers knitting memories of the past, traditional patterns and tech niques that are brought up to date in the form of beautiful modern pieces such as socks, hats, shawls, cowls, pot holders and leggings. Containing previously unpublished images of great historical importance, this is a fundamental work in the history of Portuguese woolcraft.   Easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations allow beginners or more experienced knitter to recreate historical pieces in an original, contemporary and always Portuguese way. You can make these pieces as they are shown, or use other colours to create your own unique and original gifts. ...Show more

Lace Knitting - 40 Openwork Patterns, 30 Lovely Projects, Countless Ideas and Inspiration by Denise Samson

$38.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Openwork knitting is striking and eye-catching. Denise Samson, author of Ponchos to Knit and The Cable Knitter's Guide, is back with another helpful handbook perfect for crafters who want to take their knitting to the next level. Discover 40 openwork patterns, introduced to you step-by-step, with full-c olor photographs, charts, and instructions to guide you, from the deceptively simple to the beautifully intricate. Or try out your favorite lace stitches with one of 30 delightful, stylish designs--including pillows and throws, socks and hats, garments for children and adults, and even a handy bookmark It's everything you need to master openwork, in one comprehensive package. - Dive into the history behind eye-catching lace knitting techniques. - Review the fundamentals of chart-reading, blocking, and choosing your tools and materials. - Explore 40 exquisite sample patterns to help you get started, with clearly photographed swatches and easy-to-read charts that make lace knitting a snap. - Exercise your newfound mastery with 30 gorgeous designs for garments, accessories, and furnishings--from socks, scarves, and hats to napkins, pillows, and curtains. ...Show more

Stylish Party Dresses : 26 Easy and Inexpensive Sew-it-Yourself Dresses for That Special Occasion by Yoshiko Tsukiori

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Sew stylish DIY dresses with a Japanese flair using this easy-to-follow sewing book. For parties, weddings, banquets--any occasion that calls for that special dress--this is the book that lets you DIY sew something stylish and elegant, for a lot less than you'd pay for ready-made. These 26 dresses and s eparates range from short to long, from sweet to sophisticated, and from simple to dramatic to suit your mood, your style and the event. Beautiful photos feature garments sewn in a variety of elegant fabrics to inspire you to choose colors, prints and textures for a dress that is just right for you and for the moment. Sewing patterns include: Gathered-skirt dresses with lacy overlays Simple, elegant shifts and empire-waist styles An easy, flattering shirtwaist dress A pintucked smock style dress Shirt and blouse combos that allow you to mix and match Dresses sporting a few well-place frills for a look that's both girly and subtle Little bolero jackets for when you want a little more coverage And more... Full-size sewing patterns are offered in six sizes, and can be altered to suit most body shapes and personal measurements. The instructions and diagrams are easy to follow. Pick up the book and browse. They're some of the easiest, prettiest DIY sewing projects you'll ever make. ...Show more

Kaffe Fassett's Sew Simple Quilts and Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett

$60.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Heralded as the King of Color, fabric designer and quilter Kaffe Fassett showcases his glorious range of Artisan fabrics in Kaffe Fassett's Sew Simple. Along with his team of designers, Kaffe has created a varied selection of striking and simple designs that are ideal for practicing both quilting and se wing skills. Choose from colorful throws and quilts, eye-catching cushions and placements, fun projects for kids (a tent and a pillow bed), and simple but stylish garments. A gallery of the stunning pieces is followed by step-by-step instructions and piecing diagrams, ensuring success for quilters and sewists of all skill levels. ...Show more

Origami Paper Modular: 350 Colorful Papers Perfect for Folding 3d by Michael G. LaFosse

$50.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Papercraft

A single piece of artfully-folded paper is a wondrous object in the right hands. When multiple folded pieces are combined to form larger models--the results are truly astounding! Modular origami is the art and technique of folding multiple sheets of paper and then interlocking them to create composite m odels which are larger and more complex than origami produced with a single sheet of paper. The individual modules are folded separately and then assembled to form larger constructions--typically by inserting tabs into specially created pockets. Friction and tension between the tabs and pockets hold the models together. Modular origami requires a large number of papers in specific sizes with particular patterns. Modular folders are therefore continually on the lookout for new and unique papers to give their sculptures a distinctive look. "Modular Origami Paper Pack" fills this need with 350 perfectly-sized, high-quality color papers in a variety of attractive designs that have been specifically chosen for use in creating modular models. To get you started, this paper pack contains a booklet with instructions for six modular projects by world-renowned origami artists Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander. Create new and startling geometric shapes with "Modular Origami Paper Pack"! ...Show more

Stack and Cut Hexagon Quilts - Mix and Match 38 Kaleidoscope Blocks and 12 Quilt Settings * New Serendipity Patterns by Sara Newphew; Marci Baker

$70.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Monograms and Words by Di Van Niekerk

$40.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Stitch beautiful letters, monograms and words with this resource for embroidery styles and forms.   Each letter is beautifully reproduced in watercolour, with clear instructions for transferring the designs on to fabric. The step-by-step demonstrations show you the basic techniques, accompanied by eas y-to-follow diagrams and close-up photography of the embroideries. The book is highly versatile and can be used with many languages - there is no limit to the letters, words and projects that can be made. There are numerous gorgeous designs, including embroidered cards, plaques, boxes, journals, baby clothes and more, giving you almost limitless scope for personalising special gifts for babies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and more. Packed with useful tips and ideas, this is book is the perfect companion for ribbon embroiderers of all abilities.Previously published as Embroidered Alphabets. ...Show more

Raffia Crochet - 10 Contemporary Crochet Patterns with Raffia Yarn by Wool and Wool and the Gang

$40.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Wool and the Gang introduce you to the craft of crocheting with raffia, a breakthrough new yarn that is great for a wide range of summery projects. Light and eco-friendly, raffia yarn is made of 100% long wood fibre that adds structure to your projects, making it perfect for hats, bags and accessories. This book includes 10 crochet projects all made using Wool and the Gang's Ra-Ra Raffia yarn in a range of colours. Projects include on-trend raffia items such as bags, hats and baskets, which are then further embellished with embroidery in raffia yarn too. General techniques are covered at the end of the book, with instructions accompanied by clear illustrations. This book contains patterns only, no yarn is included. ...Show more

Cozy Wool Appliqué - 11 Seasonal Folk Art Projects for Your Home by Elizabeth Ann Angus

$42.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

The Storyteller's Sampler Quilt - Stitch 359 Blocks to Tell Your Tale by Cinzia White

$80.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

The Art of Mixing Textiles in Quilts - 14 Quilts and Projects Using Wool, Silk, Cotton and Home décor Fabrics by Lynn Schmitt

$60.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Pioneer Quilts - Prairie Settlers' Life in Fabric - over 30 Quilts from the Poos Collection - 5 Projects by Lori Lee Triplett; Kay Triplett

$50.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric