Textiles: The Art of Mankind by Mary Schoeser

$160.00 NZD

Category: Fashion/Costume

Textiles are the most ubiquitous, diverse, and consistently creative art form on the planet. This major new work comprises more than one thousand images that highlight the beauty, subtlety, simplicity, or complexity of textiles created around the world. Based on knowledge accrued over a lifetime of imme rsion in the textile arts, Mary Schoeser’s definitive text offers sweeping insight into the role that textiles have played throughout human civilization. The juxtaposition of historical and contemporary examples highlights the skill and imagination of textile designers through the centuries as well as the remarkable range of achievements. Detailed images and informed captions illustrate the variety and allure of textiles, and the informative descriptions include histories of private collections, underscoring the importance of context for appreciating the exquisite detail of fabric and cloth. An extensive resource section provides valuable information about museum and textile associations across the globe. ...Show more

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 Containing previously unpublished images of great historical importance, this is a fundamental work in the history of Portuguese woolcraft.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

The Kids' Book of Paper Love by Editors of Flow Magazine Staff; Irene Smit; Astrid van der Hulst

$45.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Papercraft | Series: Flow Ser.

A surprise on every page Brimming from cover to cover with projects and other paper surprises, The Kids' Book of Paper Love, from the bestselling editors of Flow magazine and books, is a bounty of a book that begs to be folded, cut up, collaged, doodled on, and shared. Loop paper strips into a paper chain. Snip out bookmarks. Fold a paper house. Make photo booth props--a silly mustache, a crown--to pose with friends. Bind up a DIY storybook and use it to sketch out adventures and dreams. Construct a paper flower bouquet, a paper terrarium, a fortune-teller with prompts like Lend someone a book and tell them why you recommend it. Plus there are Flow's signature paper goodies, including a foldout paper banner, postcards, glitter stickers, a paper doll, a two-sided poster, and so much more. It's a pure hands-on treat. Every page is an activity Includes: Decorative cutouts Cards for friends A DIY storybook Stamp stickers Photo booth props ...and more ...Show more

Origami Paper Parasol Patterns by Tuttle Publishing

$12.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Papercraft

This origami pack contains 96 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful parasol patterns. These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. There's enough paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures, distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude of other creative uses. This origami paper pack includes: 48 sheets of high quality origami paper Colorful stars and diamond patterns Double-sided color Large 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 inch squares Instructions for 8 original projects ...Show more

Knit Like a Latvian: Socks by Ieva Ozolina

$47.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

A collection of 50 patterns for traditional Latvian socks with a contemporary twist. There are 50 different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the socks such as leg warmers and ankle socks, so even inexperienced knitters can create a beautiful design. Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian socks with this collection of traditional Latvian sock knitting patterns. There are 50 different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the socks such as leg warmers and ankle socks so, even if you are an inexperienced knitter, you can create a beautiful traditional design. Knitted socks have always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture: girls are taught to knit at a young age and it is traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe. AUTHOR: Ieva Ozolina pursued her dream of opening her wool and knitting shop, Hobbywool, in the heart of old town Riga, Latvia. Hobbywool is a family-run company, with Ieva's husband and children helping out with the business. SELLING POINTS: • This book offers a contemporary approach to traditional Latvian knitted socks with variations for footless, ankle and knee length socks. • Socks are a very accessible way to attempt colourwork knitting on a small scale without tackling a large garment, which can put less experienced knitters off. • This title brings traditional Latvian designs to a wider audience and gives them a contemporary twist for modern knitters. ...Show more

Animal Hats: 15 Knitted Projects to Keep You Warm and Toasty by Vanessa Mooncie

$35.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

This title presents 15 easy-to-follow knitting patterns with an illustrated techniques section and clear step-by step instructions. All hats have a soft, fleecy lining for added coziness and children's and adult sizes included in patterns. These projects, from a UK author, are suitable for knitters of a ll abilities. Express your inner animal instincts with these fun and fabulous hats. Adults and children alike will love this collection of absolutely adorable hats, including a cheeky monkey, a roaring lion and an energetic frog. Know-how for knitters is at the back of the book with the basic techniques clearly explained, including how to add a fleecy lining for extra coziness. Sizes are included for children and adults so all the family can have their own hat. ...Show more

Blooms: Contemporary Floral Design by Phaidon Editors

$80.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Floral | Reading Level: 6 Gardening

A glorious survey of work by more than 70 contemporary floral designers who are extending the boundaries of their art Blooms celebrates the explosive impact that floral designers from the last decade have had on a previously underappreciated art form. This stunning book is the most ambitious survey of contemporary floral design ever published and demonstrates just how far these innovative designers have pushed the boundaries of contemporary floral design. Blooms showcases the work of more than 70 designers across the globe - featuring established florists alongside rising new talent - each nominated by industry experts, from perfumer Lyn Harris of Miller Harris to floral-design icon Eric Buterbaugh. It's an expertly curated, gorgeously produced collection of talent that offers insight into the profound effect that floristry has on today's visual culture and on the world of design itself. ...Show more

The Kew Gardens Origami Flowers Book by MONIKA. CILMI

$22.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Papercraft

Fragile World Colouring Book by Kerby Rosanes (Illustrator); Imogen Currell-Williams (Editor)

$27.00 NZD

Category: Craft

From the internationally bestselling artist Kerby Rosanes, an extraordinary coloring book celebrating some of the incredible animals and landscapes that are disappearing around the globe Fragile World is a coloring book to savor, exploring fifty-six endangered, vulnerable, and threatened animals and la ndscapes--from the Tapanuli orangutan to the hawksbill turtle, from Philippine bat caves to the Baltic Sea. The illustrations are intricate, detailed, and unforgettable, both magisterial and whimsical. And the result is a stunning tribute to Mother Nature. Fragile World is a coloring experience that is at once vintage Kerby and unlike any other. ...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

Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery

$18.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric | Series: Search Press Classics

Learn how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, including foxgloves, roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, primroses, geraniums, irises, poppies...and much more. A small selection of stitches are used to create a wide variety of flowers. All the techniques are explained in detailed step-by-step sequences. ...Show more

Stellar Quilts by Judy Martin (Illustrator)

$65.00 NZD

Category: Craft - Fabric

Stellar means "exceptional" or "outstanding." It also means "of or relating to stars." Stellar Quilts, then, are star quilts that are also exceptional quilts. In Stellar Quilts Judy Martin does for stars what she did for Log Cabins: She creates breathtakingly beautiful quilts and explains clearly how to make them. Stellar Quilts features 13 complete and accurate quilt patterns; each pattern presented in 3 sizes; color photos; big detail photos; lots of color variations; lots of setting variations; lots of stellar ideas and tips to help you; and your choice of templates or rotary cutting. Each pattern has big color photo of entire quilt; closeup photo showing fabric and quilting; fat quarter requirements; patch quantity requirements; quilt size and block size listed; piecing diagrams, complete with what direction to press the seams and what order to sew the patches; quilt construction diagram; pieced border; and quilting suggestions. Stellar designs + stellar instructions and tips = Stellar Quilts. Now that's a simple equation for making your most memorable quilts ever ...Show more