Alt Fiber: 25 Projects for Knitting Green with Bamboo, Soy, Hemp, and More by Shannon Okey

$40.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Although diyers have been using salvaged materials for years, the fastest growing trend in knitting and crochet takes reduce-reuse-recycle to a whole new level. In Alt Fiber, craft author and teacher Shannon Okey presents 25 patterns for sweaters, wraps, socks, hats, pillows, bags, and more using non-al lergenic plant fibers. From the seaweed-derived Seacell yarn, which transmits vitamins and nutrients to the skin when worn, to soy-based yarns made from tofu manufacturing waste, alternative fibers are readily available, easy to care for, and good for the environment. And because these fibers work up, drape, and wear like no other yarns, knitting green has never been so easy. ...Show more

Boho Baby Crochet by Dedri Uys

$28.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Brighten up little wardrobes and nurseries with the cheerful, contemporary colours in Boho Baby Crochet. Full of bohemian spirit, these projects have been brought up to date for a colourful, modern look that stylish mums and babies will love. In Boho Baby Crochet traditional motifs are reimagined in con temporary patterns and colourways. Be inspired by a range of projects, from rainbow-hued baby blankets to light cardigans and snugly hats and mittens. ...Show more

Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Cotswolds by Kaffe Fassett

$72.00 NZD

Category: Craft

In this 21st installment of Fassett's ever-popular series of patchwork and quilting books, the author revisits many of his favorite medallion quilt blocks. Photographed at the world-famous Hidcote Manor Garden in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, these delectable quilts find their perfect setting amo ng the brilliant flower borders, avenues of trees, and stunning architectural features.. ...Show more

Welcome Home by Kaffe Fassett

$50.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Awaken your senses to a new appreciation of color as you enter the studio of one of the world's leading fabric and quilt designers--Kaffe Fassett. Updated in a visually-exciting new edition, Welcome Home Kaffe Fassett shows you how to combine rich colors and textures to create your own brilliant decorat ive accents. Kaffe's passion for vivid and intricate design has inspired artistic knitting patterns, stunning needlepoint, unique fabrics, fantastic mosaics, and fabulous patchwork quilts. In these pages he reveals the color theory and sources of inspiration behind his visually exciting work. Take a private tour of Kaffe's historic one-man textile-arts exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, photographed exclusively for this book. Delight in nine projects, including a completely new project for a full-size snowball quilt. Each design comes with clear step-by-step instructions, how-to diagrams, and templates. ...Show more

My First Quilting Book

$30.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Make toys, quilts, accessories, and more with My First Quilting Book! If you love crafting, then you'll love these 35 great projects that teach you all about quilting, sewing, and patchwork. Every project has a level - 1, 2, or 3 - and comes with easy-to-read instructions, and adorable, step-by-step art works that will guide you along the way. The three chapters are packed with projects you'll want to make. Cool Clothes, Accessories, and Bags includes a pretty patchwork corsage, an applique heart T-shirt, and a felt hedgehog phone case. You'll discover things for your room in Bedroom Bits, from a cuddly toy, to an applique cushion, and a summer quilt. Finally, make Perfect Presents for your friends and family, such as a cute owl egg cozy, a colorful patchwork purse, and a toadstool hot water bottle. In addition, the basic techniques section covers every sewing and quilting technique you'll need to know, so you'll soon be the best quilter in town! ...Show more

First Knits 20 Irresistible Hand Knits for Babies by Debbie Bliss

$33.00 NZD

Category: Craft

First Knits is a charming collection of 20 practical, yet beautiful hand-knit garments, toys and nursery accessories for novice and experienced knitters, alike. Established author and children's knitwear designer, Debbie Bliss returns to what she knows best with this stylish new book. Catering for all your baby's knitwear needs, First Knits includes everything from snuggly baby blankets, irresistible tops, cosy sweaters, a cute romper, little bootees and more. Each project is knitted in classic yarns that are not only soft and gentle against young skin, but are also practical and easy to wash and care for. To help even the most inexperienced knitters, each project includes key information on how to knit up the key stitches that are featured throughout the designs. Debbie will hold your hand as she takes you through the knitting basics and works up to the trickier double moss, feather and fan and rib stitches. First Knits is the prefect project book for anyone looking to build on their knitting skills and create a wardrobe of contemporary knitwear for their baby or toddler. Put your new crafting skills into practice or simply refresh your repertoire with this charming book. ...Show more

How to Sew: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner by Susie Johns

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft

This book offers a starting point for those who want to learn how to sew, from UK author Susie Johns. Simple and straightforward explanations guide the novice through the basic techniques. It features projects that help the reader put the skills into practice, and includes bunting, napkins, peg bag and basket liner. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of knitting. You'll learn everything you need to get started, including how to do the necessary stitches, how to make seams and how to work with patterns and templates. Each skill is accompanied by a stylish project to make, including an apron, covered coat hanger and cushion. Each project is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way. The straightforward explanations combined with desirable projects means that no matter how little sewing experience you have to start with you'll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found practical skills. ...Show more

Calligraphy and Lettering Design by Arthur Newhall

$20.00 NZD

Category: Craft

How to Quilt: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner by Rachel Reynolds

$25.00 NZD

Category: Craft

This is the ultimate go-to quilting guide for the complete beginner - no prior knowledge of quilting, or even sewing, is assumed. Ten fully illustrated techniques are included, covering everything a novice needs to know, including skills such as rag quilting, hand-tied wadding, English paper piece and s quare work. The techniques are accompanied by ten simple projects, enabling the reader to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice. Projects include a tea cosy, pot stand, lavender-filled keepsake, pinboard, cot quilt, throw, cushion, duffel bag, bed runner and bed cover. Approachable and friendly in style, this beautifully illustrated book aims to give beginners the confidence to take up quilting, then use it as a basic skills 'bible' to have to hand when they need it. ...Show more

Kaffe Fassett's Quilts in the Sun: Twenty Designs from Rowan, for Patchwork and Quilting by Kaffe Fassett

$45.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Presents twenty original quilt designs to suit all levels. They feature the Kaffe Fassett collection of fabrics to which have been added new designs by Amy Butler.

Kaffe Quilts Again: 20 Favorite Quilts in New Colorways from Rowan by Kaffe Fassett

$50.00 NZD

Category: Craft

Kaffe Fassett presents 20 all-new quilts. Now you can quilt your own heirloom with this richly illustrated how-to guide. Featuring an array of new fabrics and expanded colors, it provides complete instructions for creating 20 museum-quality quilts that will become family treasures. The latest fabrics a nd patterns. Photographed in Bulgaria, against a backdrop of splendid painted houses and wedding-cake churches, each quilt in this collection is a classic Kaffe pattern worked in the latest Rowan fabrics and scintillating color palettes. Extraordinary creativity! Like all his best-selling books, Kaffe Quilts Again showcases designs so brilliant and unique, they simply take your breath away. Don t miss your chance to be delighted and inspired." ...Show more

Quilting for the Absolute Beginner by Cheryl Owen

$38.00 NZD

Category: Craft | Series: Absolute Beginner

Cheryl Owen's guide is the ideal tool for the complete beginner to quilting. Step-by-step instructions and the spiral, hands free format enable you to practise and master each technique more easily. The book covers all the quilting equipment and tools, terminology and techniques, and includes a selectio n of attractive simple projects specially designed for the beginner. ...Show more