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The Great British Sewing Bee: Pattern Drafting

A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Dressmaking Patterns From Scratch

by The Great British Sewing Bee, Caroline Akselson ...

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making.Starting with the basics, this illustrated, practical guide demystifies key terminology and ... Read more

$21.99 NZD

Learn how to design and make your own patterns and sew with confidence from the team behind The Great British Sewing Bee.Pattern Drafting will show you how to draft patterns so you can make clothes that suit your style and fit you perfectly, with expert tips from the world of couture and costume making.Starting with the basics, this illustrated, practical guide demystifies key terminology and
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The Cosy Travelling Christmas Shop

An uplifting and inspiring festive romance

by Lilac Mills ...

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Seren's great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, especially around Christmas when Seren learns that Nelly and the other residents can't enjoy the simple pleasure of browsing for gifts in the shops. So what if Seren brings the shops to them?Converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels ... Read more

$17.38 NZD

While bringing joy to others, can these two Christmas helpers also find some for themselves?Seren's great aunt Nelly hates being in a care home, especially around Christmas when Seren learns that Nelly and the other residents can't enjoy the simple pleasure of browsing for gifts in the shops. So what if Seren brings the shops to them?Converting an ice cream van into a gift shop, Seren travels
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A Summer of Second Chances

An uplifting and feel-good romance to fall in love with

by Suzanne Snow ...

Series Book 3 - Welcome to Thorndale
Sparks and tempers fly when Ben comes to stay in Daisy's holiday cottageDaisy likes routine. She goes to work, makes dinner for her son, then loses herself for an hour or two in her sewing. She's not looking for change, until Ben crashes literally into her life.Ben is training for a triathlon, working himself to the limit in an attempt to forget a recent trauma. Daisy wants to help, but even as ... Read more

$17.38 NZD

Sparks and tempers fly when Ben comes to stay in Daisy's holiday cottageDaisy likes routine. She goes to work, makes dinner for her son, then loses herself for an hour or two in her sewing. She's not looking for change, until Ben crashes literally into her life.Ben is training for a triathlon, working himself to the limit in an attempt to forget a recent trauma. Daisy wants to help, but even as
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A Stitch in Time in Applewell

A feel-good romance to make you smile

by Lilac Mills ...

Series series Applewell Village
It's not just hems that are frayed in ApplewellGracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell's charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appearsAfter running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of ... Read more

$17.38 NZD

It's not just hems that are frayed in ApplewellGracie rescues old clothes and cast offs from Applewell's charity shop, making them into cute and fresh outfits, which she then sells in her little shop. Turning a profit is hard at the best of times, let alone when new arrival Lucas appearsAfter running away from the village in his teens, Lucas has finally returned to an uncomfortable amount of
... Read more
Knitting Pattern Essentials (with Bonus Material)

Adapting and Drafting Knitting Patterns for Great Knitwear

by Sally Melville ...

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and ... Read more

$22.66 NZD

Bring Your Vision to Life with Pattern-Drafting EssentialsWhat’s the number one mistake that knitters make? They follow a pattern exactly! In this comprehensive guide to sweater construction with an exclusive bonus chapter containing four extra sweater patterns, acclaimed knitting instructor Sally Melville reveals the secrets to creating or modifying a pattern so the finished project looks and
... Read more
Threads of Life

A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle

by Clare Hunter ...

****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****'An astonishing feat'Christina Patterson, Sunday Times'An inspiring and moving sideways look at history'Eithne Farry, Sunday Express**An eloquent blend of history and memoir, Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we all have to tell our story.From political propaganda in medieval France to secret treason in Tudor England, from the m... ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****'An astonishing feat'Christina Patterson, Sunday Times'An inspiring and moving sideways look at history'Eithne Farry, Sunday Express**An eloquent blend of history and memoir, Threads of Life is an evocative and moving book about the need we all have to tell our story.From political propaganda in medieval France to secret treason in Tudor England, from the m...
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Make, Sew and Mend

Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

by Bernadette Banner ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 50,000 COPIES SOLDLearn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernade... ... Read more

$21.41 NZD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROVER 50,000 COPIES SOLDLearn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernade...
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You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book

by Zoe Bateman ...

Series series You Will Be Able to
Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus ... Read more

$14.99 NZD

Grab a crochet hook and go from beginner to pro in no time with this accessible guide.You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner's guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus
... Read more
How to Sew a Button

And Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew

by Erin Bried ...

Waste not, want not. This crafty guide perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much simpler, sweeter, and richer–and a ... Read more

$10.75 NZD

Waste not, want not. This crafty guide perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.Nowadays, many of us “outsource” basic tasks. Food is instant, ready-made, and processed with unhealthy additives. Dry cleaners press shirts, delivery guys bring pizza, gardeners tend flowers, and, yes, tailors sew on those pesky buttons. But life can be much simpler, sweeter, and richer–and a
... Read more
A Winter's Dream

An incredibly heart-warming and feel-good cosy read for Christmas

by Sophie Claire ...

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December.. ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain_____________________________Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December..
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Knitting from Fair Isle

15 contemporary designs inspired by tradition

by Mati Ventrillon ...

'There are a few new [Fair Isle or Shetland lace] knitting books ... but this is the first one to come out this season and has set the bar high.' - Shiny New BooksMati Ventrillon's inspiration comes from the technique of creating patterns with multiple colours that was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, more than two centuries ago.Her designs, which have featured on ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

'There are a few new [Fair Isle or Shetland lace] knitting books ... but this is the first one to come out this season and has set the bar high.' - Shiny New BooksMati Ventrillon's inspiration comes from the technique of creating patterns with multiple colours that was first used by the women of Fair Isle, one of the Shetland Islands, more than two centuries ago.Her designs, which have featured on
... Read more
Little Felted Dogs

Easy Projects for Making Adorable Needle Felted Pups

by Saori Yamazaki ...

Create the cutest versions of your favorite dogs in just a few simple steps with this easy to use needle felting book.Whether you adore dachshunds or dalmatians, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make charming miniatures of them with a felting needle and some raw wool in this easy how to needle felt guide. Great for beginners, the two dozen projects in Little Felted Dogs provide ... Read more

Was $12.64 NZD Now $10.03 NZD

Create the cutest versions of your favorite dogs in just a few simple steps with this easy to use needle felting book.Whether you adore dachshunds or dalmatians, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make charming miniatures of them with a felting needle and some raw wool in this easy how to needle felt guide. Great for beginners, the two dozen projects in Little Felted Dogs provide
... Read more
You Can Quilt It!

Stunning Free-Motion Quilting Designs Made Easy

by Deborah M Poole ...

From the award-winning expert whose masterful quilting appears on many of Kim Diehl's popular projects, here is your guide to creating beautiful machine-quilting designs. Deborah M. Poole has the motto "You can do it," and in this book she shows you how. "Deborah's wonderful designs, and the precision with which she stitches them, are truly the icing on the cake when I make my quilts. Her ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

From the award-winning expert whose masterful quilting appears on many of Kim Diehl's popular projects, here is your guide to creating beautiful machine-quilting designs. Deborah M. Poole has the motto "You can do it," and in this book she shows you how. "Deborah's wonderful designs, and the precision with which she stitches them, are truly the icing on the cake when I make my quilts. Her
... Read more
Stitches from the Garden

Hand Embroidery Inspired by Nature

by Kathy Schmitz ...

Indulge in the sentimental pleasures of stitcheries with wistful vintage artistry. Inspired by nature and stitched with the gentle romance of days gone by, noted artist Kathy Schmitz creates designs that use simple embroidery to create thoughtful keepsakes. Select from a variety of elegant embroidery projects, including a pillow, pincushion, wall decoration, tote bag, and more Find success with ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

Indulge in the sentimental pleasures of stitcheries with wistful vintage artistry. Inspired by nature and stitched with the gentle romance of days gone by, noted artist Kathy Schmitz creates designs that use simple embroidery to create thoughtful keepsakes. Select from a variety of elegant embroidery projects, including a pillow, pincushion, wall decoration, tote bag, and more Find success with
... Read more
Knitted Finger Puppets

34 Easy-to-Make Toys

by Meg Leach ...

These darling little fellows are destined to become cherished favorites. Each cute finger puppet is modeled on popular kids' characters and everyday figures that are easy to make!Perfect for creating fun puppets for kids of all agesIncludes instructions for three collections: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top, and the Enchanted ForestAll you need to create these adorable finger ... Read more

$15.00 NZD

These darling little fellows are destined to become cherished favorites. Each cute finger puppet is modeled on popular kids' characters and everyday figures that are easy to make!Perfect for creating fun puppets for kids of all agesIncludes instructions for three collections: Christmas at the North Pole, Under the Big Top, and the Enchanted ForestAll you need to create these adorable finger
... Read more
Get Hooked on Tunisian Crochet

Learn How with 13 Projects

by Sheryl Thies ...

Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters--and knitters--are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end.Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accentsLearn a variety of ... Read more

$19.65 NZD

Be at the forefront of a stitching comeback! Tunisian crochet is a generations-old needlework technique that today's crocheters--and knitters--are rediscovering. Also known as afghan stitch, this versatile technique is worked on a long needle with a crochet hook at one end.Choose from 13 gorgeous projects, including women's garments and accessories as well as home accentsLearn a variety of
... Read more
Operation Sock Drawer

The Guide to Building Your Stash of Hand-Knit Socks

by Knitmore Girls ...

Knit yourself a drawer of beautiful socks with the Knitmore GirlsInspired by the gorgeous sock drawers of Susan B. Anderson, Jasmin and Gigi of The Knitmore Girls podcast started the hashtag #operationsockdrawer in an effort to knit a collection of socks just as photo worthy. Tens of thousands of knitters have since joined the campaign to knit more pretty socks and the hashtag has grown to more ... Read more

$31.45 NZD

Knit yourself a drawer of beautiful socks with the Knitmore GirlsInspired by the gorgeous sock drawers of Susan B. Anderson, Jasmin and Gigi of The Knitmore Girls podcast started the hashtag #operationsockdrawer in an effort to knit a collection of socks just as photo worthy. Tens of thousands of knitters have since joined the campaign to knit more pretty socks and the hashtag has grown to more
... Read more
The Granny Square Book

125 Modern Designs to Crochet

by Katy Mitchell ...

Mix and match your next crochet project with the ultimate granny square collection.Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 125 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, autumn leaves, and spring floralsTextured effects including puffs, bobbles, and filet ... Read more

$36.63 NZD

Mix and match your next crochet project with the ultimate granny square collection.Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 125 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, autumn leaves, and spring floralsTextured effects including puffs, bobbles, and filet
... Read more
Tula Pink's City Sampler

100 Modern Quilt Blocks

by Tula Pink ...

Create a sampler quilt as unique as you are!Tula Pink gives you an inspiring quilt block collection with Tula Pink's City Sampler. Make a beautiful, modern quilt of your own design with the 100 original quilt blocks or try one of the 5 city-themed sampler quilts designed by Tula.A note from Tula:"You will notice...that the blocks are not named but simply numbered. This is intentional. I may have ... Read more

Was $32.42 NZD Now $24.31 NZD

Create a sampler quilt as unique as you are!Tula Pink gives you an inspiring quilt block collection with Tula Pink's City Sampler. Make a beautiful, modern quilt of your own design with the 100 original quilt blocks or try one of the 5 city-themed sampler quilts designed by Tula.A note from Tula:"You will notice...that the blocks are not named but simply numbered. This is intentional. I may have
... Read more
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

More Than 200 Fibers, from Animal to Spun Yarn

by Carol Ekarius, Deborah Robson ...

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece.Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven ... Read more

$37.99 NZD

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia shines a spotlight on more than 200 animals and their wondrous fleece.Profiling a worldwide array of fiber-producers that includes northern Africa’s dromedary camel, the Navajo churro, and the Tasmanian merino, Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson include photographs of each animal’s fleece at every stage of the handcrafting process, from raw to cleaned, spun, and woven
... Read more
Knitting for Beginners

The Complete Step By Step Guide With Illustrations | Quick And Easy Way To Learn Knitting In 1 Week

by Sophia Clark ...

Do you have zero clue on how to develop your knitting skills? Would you like to make your own sweaters but do not know how to start? Discover the plan to kick-start and succeed in knitting!Knitting for Beginners is the picture-perfect handbook for mastering your skills from how to move your first pair of needles to more complex tasks. You’ll learn the fundamentals of knitting through a step-by ... Read more

$5.14 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you have zero clue on how to develop your knitting skills? Would you like to make your own sweaters but do not know how to start? Discover the plan to kick-start and succeed in knitting!Knitting for Beginners is the picture-perfect handbook for mastering your skills from how to move your first pair of needles to more complex tasks. You’ll learn the fundamentals of knitting through a step-by
... Read more
Little Felted Animals

Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-Felting Techniques

by Marie-Noelle Horvath ...

Aren’t these the cutest?• Sixteen meltingly adorable animals• All the favorites, including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, more• Easy to make, great as gifts, toys, decorationsAll together now: Awwwww! In Little Felted Animals, author Marie-Nöelle Horvath shows how to make the cutest little miniature animals, using just a few simple tools and some wool roving. Birds, bears, cats, dogs, mice, a fox, a ... Read more

Was $12.64 NZD Now $10.03 NZD

Aren’t these the cutest?• Sixteen meltingly adorable animals• All the favorites, including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, more• Easy to make, great as gifts, toys, decorationsAll together now: Awwwww! In Little Felted Animals, author Marie-Nöelle Horvath shows how to make the cutest little miniature animals, using just a few simple tools and some wool roving. Birds, bears, cats, dogs, mice, a fox, a
... Read more
Easy Knitting for Baby

More Favorites from Grammy

by Doreen L. Marquart ...

Prolific designer Doreen L. Marquart presents an outstanding new collection of knitted baby patterns. With Doreen's stylish designs, knitting for Baby just got a lot more fun! Stitch everything from a boy's hat and bomber-style jacket to an heirloom christening gown, blankets, booties, mittens, pullovers, cardigans, and Baby's first Christmas stocking Choose from more than 14 adorable designs in ... Read more

$15.00 NZD

Prolific designer Doreen L. Marquart presents an outstanding new collection of knitted baby patterns. With Doreen's stylish designs, knitting for Baby just got a lot more fun! Stitch everything from a boy's hat and bomber-style jacket to an heirloom christening gown, blankets, booties, mittens, pullovers, cardigans, and Baby's first Christmas stocking Choose from more than 14 adorable designs in
... Read more
Silk Ribbon Embroidery

A Beginner's Guide

by J. Marsha Michler ...

The elegant art of silk ribbon embroidery is easy and quick to do, with stunning results within the reach of any stitcher. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler will guide you through getting started with this timeless craft. Learn embroidery stitches for ribbon work, and how to create sewn florals that will add further dimension and emphasis to your ... Read more

$13.40 NZD

The elegant art of silk ribbon embroidery is easy and quick to do, with stunning results within the reach of any stitcher. Author of numerous titles on crazy quilting and the needle arts, J. Marsha Michler will guide you through getting started with this timeless craft. Learn embroidery stitches for ribbon work, and how to create sewn florals that will add further dimension and emphasis to your
... Read more

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