Modern Mending: Minimise Waste and Maximise Style by Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald

$35.00 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

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.

First Time Knits: Fun Projects to Take You from Beginner to Knitter by Sincerely Louise

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Go from beginner to knitter Louise Walker, of the popular brand Sincerely Louise, teaches you everything you need to know about the craft in 10 easy projects.   Knitter extraordinaire Louise Walker's mantra is "If you can knit, purl, increase, and decrease, then you can make anything." Created for th ose who have never held a needle before, Walker's exciting beginner's book introduces the basics with plenty of step-by-step photos; she then rolls out new techniques as you need them, so you're never overloaded with information. Most of the projects--including a phone cozy, turtle coaster, cup warmer, tiger scarf, bottle carrier, bobble hat, and lion toy--use easy-to-handle super-chunky yarn, which lets you see your stitches effortlessly and your project to grow quickly. You could even finish some in just one evening And unlike other knitting books, First Time Knits has links to accessible online video tutorials as well as images of other novice knitters working on the same project as you. They tell you their knitting stories and compare their finished knits with you, helping you to identify common mistakes, why they've made them, and how to fix them. ...Show more

Miniature Secret Garden by Johanna Basford

$14.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Rediscover coloring with this pocket edition of Johanna Basford's multi-million bestseller Secret Garden. Take a ramble through a secret garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations. Bring them to life with color, while discovering the wealth of tiny creatures just waiting to be foun d in the pages. With gorgeous artworks, this book will appeal to all ages. ...Show more

Where the Wildflowers Grow: A Botanical Wonderland of Colouring for Adults by Adriana Picker

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Tiptoe through the wildflowers to discover a world of intricate botanical illustrations, courtesy of botanical master, Adriana Picker. These unique Australian floral shapes are beautifully rendered on the page, allowing you to sit back and immerse yourself in nature as you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of this popular artistic pastime. ...Show more

Mums Who Clean: Cheap and Easy Hacks and Tips for a Sparkling Home by Rachael Hallett; Karlie Suttie

$29.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Most of us don't love cleaning, but it's something that has to be done. So why not share all our trusty tips and clever shortcuts with each other to get the job done quicker? Rachael and Karlie are the creators of Mums Who Clean, the busy Facebook group where hundreds of thousands of Aussie mums swap t heir secrets for keeping their homes fresh and sparkling and dealing with domestic dilemmas. Whether it's soap scum in the shower, stubborn oven mess or kids' slime disasters, these ladies have the solutions - and often they're things you'd never think of trying! Combining all this tried-and-tested advice in one handy guide, Mums Who Clean covers- - The community's top cleaning products and tools, and how to use them for the best results - Exactly how to clean your home, room by room - Budget-friendly cleaning and odour-eliminating recipes - Dealing with unexpected guests and an out-of-control house - Real-estate cleaning - Creating a cleaning schedule for your family Enjoy the most gleaming and organised house you've ever had with Mums Who Clean. ...Show more

Alterknit Revolution - Radical Patterns for Creative Knitters by Anna Bauer

$44.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

A collection of bright, bold and beautiful knitting patterns based on Honsestrikk, a Danish knitting movement from the 1970s which broke away from traditional knitting rules. Honsestrikk, which loosely translates as 'chicken stitch' was influenced by the radical social and political movements of the tim e, including the women's rights movement, and this can be seen in the personal and political messages of the some of the pattern designs. Instead of the more traditional fair isle colourwork techniques, Honsestrikk knitting featured political messages and motifs, colours clashed and borders butted up against each other in a riot of colour and pattern. Honsestrikk is about knitting in a freer style so you have the freedom to express yourself and create truly unique, personalized garments and accessories. Designer Anna Bauer has been inspired by the Honsestrikk movement to this collection of basic designs and patterns so you can choose your own combinations and create and knit your own free, radical knits. ...Show more

Mend It, Wear It, Love It : Stitch Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe by Zoe Edwards

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Learn how to use simple sewing and mending techniques to extend the life of the clothes you love. Have you ever thrown good clothes away simply because you didn't know how to mend them? Have you got clothes that you can't bear to part with, but need a fresher look? Then this book is for you. With fast f ixes and clever techniques, Mend it, Wear it, Love it has everything you need to mend and care for your clothes, and stitch your way to a more sustainable wardrobe. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to mend, customise, and care for your clothes in a range of materials. Enjoy your clothes for longer, express your creativity, and live more sustainably. ...Show more

Medi-tation Colouring for Focus and Creativity by Stan Rodski

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Enjoy the meditative relaxation of Medi-tation: Colouring For Focus and Creativity. The simple act of colouring itself has the power to engage your brain, improve your mood and kindle creativity by providing a mindful task that also transports us back to a time in our lives when we felt carefree and sa fe. Colouring is a mindful, creative practice that brings no element of competition or failure and instead creates total absorption - even if you are not creative. In Medi-tation, Dr Stan Rodski draws on the study of neuroscience to bring brand new exercises and patterns to help focus your brain and create a meditative state. Dr Rodski's easy-to-use meditative techniques are designed to focus your brain through the use of colour with pattern, repetition and detail - focusing on helping us to be more rested, concentrate better, and be more aware.   ...Show more

Styling Made Simple by Katy Holder

$10.00 AUD

$39.99 (74% off)

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Beautiful yet easy decorating ideas are no longer just for professionals! Experienced food writer Katy Holder shares her many ideas to help you decorate your home or next big occasion with ease using inexpensive materials. With step-by-step instructions, and photos for each project, there are decorating ideas for dinner parties, weddings, birthday parties and Christmas, as well as general decorating ideas using luggage tags, jars and enamel cups (e.g. plant succulents in the cups). Lavishly illustrated, this book will make you realise that beautiful and effective decorating is easy to achieve. ...Show more

Anti-Stress Meditation Through Colouring by Stan Rodski

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Anti-stress: meditation through colouring provides an easily used meditative technique to relax - which everyone can do - by using the unique technique of PATTERN, REPETITION, SINGLE FOCUS and CREATIVITY with no COMPETITIVE pressure in colouring-in. Anti-stress taps into your own powerful inner resource s controlled by your brain, to combat stress by engaging in an activity it remembers as both creative and relaxing - colouring in a meditative way that moves your brain to a more restful state. Our brains can often be overwhelmed by the speed of life and bombardment of information. It is essential for our health and wellbeing to be able to draw upon our own resources to deal with stress when it comes along. While there are colouring books of every description available, Anti-stress is drawn from the science behind using colouring to reduce stress.   ...Show more

Stitch 50 Dogs - Easy Sewing Patterns for Adorable Plush Pups by Alison Reid

$44.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Set tails wagging with this canine collection of easy sewing patterns for adorable dog designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds - including terriers, toy breeds, gundogs, pastoral breeds, utility dogs, hounds and working dogs - each pooch pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them paws-itively perfect for all abilities. The only materials you'll need are felt, a needle and some threads, brads for eyes, a little stuffing and some wool roving if you want to add some fluffy fur to your dogs. To make your dogs you'll use are blanket stitch and running stitch and a couple of basic embroidery stitches, all of which are explained and illustrated for beginners. The finished little pups make cute brooches, bag charms and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes, all of which will make your dog-loving friends drool ...Show more

KIY: Knit It Yourself - 15 Modern Sweater Designs to Stitch and Wear by Emma Wright

$29.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Sweaters are a fashion staple. Versatile, cosy and often the item you treasure and never tire of, they can be worn all-year round, under a coat in the winter or as an extra layer on a chilly night during the summer.   In this fresh and modern guide to knitting, Emma Wright will show you how to create yo ur own stylish sweater collection. Starting with the basics, learn how to knit three key silhouettes: square, raglan and set-in-sleeve. Once you have mastered these core shapes, the possibilities are endless. Emma's playful approach will show you how to confidently mix-and-match a variety of necklines, sleeves and bold colourways to add your own creative flair.     Packed with stunning lifestyle photography, this book will take you through all the essentials as you learn to make up the 15 beautiful designs. Through Emma's clear instructions and expert tips, KIY: Knit-It-Yourself will show you how to enter the wonderful world of knitting, whether you are new to the craft or already have a couple of projects under your belt. ...Show more