Woven Together - Weavers and Their Stories by Gingko Press; Sandu Publishing Staff (Editor)

$89.95 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Weaving, as a traditional technique of interlacing yarns or fibre, has a long history and has been given many forms over the years. This book will invite 20 DIYers, designers, artists, craftsmen to talk about their weaving stories. These projects are diverse, from traditional basket weaving in eastern A sia, woven wall hangings made by self-taught craftspeople, to artistic pieces done by designers and artists. Readers are able to look into the production process and detailed patterns of these projects. ...Show more

Sustainable Gifting: Upcycle, hand-make & get creative with zero-waste presents & packages by Michelle Mackintosh

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Michelle Mackintosh is on a mission to encourage people to reconnect with each other with thoughtful, creative and sustainable gifts. Put together with Michelle's beautiful aesthetic, Sustainable Gifting brings back the art of crafting packages with love and care.   Containing ideas for sustainable gift s like potted plants grown from seeds, baked goods, beautiful handmade journals and clever tote bags, this thoughtful guide to gifting also features self-made and recycled packaging ideas from delightful labels, string ties, wrapping paper, cards, origami boxes and reused containers.   With projects that are easy to achieve with step-by-step instructions and templates, Sustainable Gifting will inspire everyone to think sustainably about creating zero-waste gifts with love.   ...Show more

The Way of the Woodshop: Creating, Designing, and Decorating with Wood by Aleksandra Zee

$49.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

In this beautifully illustrated instructional guide, celebrated woodworker Aleksandra Zee offers a masterclass in creating beautiful, unique natural objects, and decorating with wood."There's just something about wood. It's an imperfect material with cracks, knots, and irregularities. As an imperfect be ing, I find that by working with wood and all its inconsistencies, I can also tackle my own." -Aleksandra Zee Roll up your sleeves and get ready to master the basics of woodworking in Aleksandra Zee's cozy Bay Area studio. The Way of the Woodshop is a meditative guidebook and a feast for the eyes, an illustrated journey through the joys of working, decorating, and crafting with wood. Packed with gorgeous photography and do-it-yourself projects ranging from easy to advanced, The Way of the Woodshop takes you step by step through the process of creating nesting cutting boards, a blanket ladder, a daybed, a table and bench, and more. Zee covers the basics, from choosing the right lumber, to understanding different wood types and grains, to curating a tool collection, along with tips on decorating with wood and curating a space that you love. Along the way, she encourages you to tap into your creativity and relish the joys of working with your hands, and she shares lessons from her own empowering journey, as a woman carving out her space in a stereotypically male profession. Whether you want to decorate your home, create personal gifts, or just love handmade objects, The Way of the Woodshop will inspire you to grab a sander and discover the joy of making ...Show more

Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market by Webster Tim

$55.00 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

This illustrated anthology of the oral histories of the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne takes you behind the counters to reveal intimate views of the market's unique way of life. Drawn from more than a hundred and eighty interviews, and featuring beautiful and atmospheric photography throughout, Melb ourne's Queen Victoria Market explores the values and ideas within the city's heart. 'When the stallholders have gone home at the end of the day of trade, you can shut your eyes, you look up the aisles and it could be 1923, it could be 1953, it could be 1973...I have memories of people who are no longer here. It's the people that make the market. It's the people.' Melbourne's Vic Market is an Australian heritage gem, a place for everyone. For over a century and a half, generations of small traders have embraced the opportunities to make a living at this iconic market, cultivating healthy competition and innovation in an evolving cultural melange. ...Show more

Modern Mending 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.

We Are Knitters - Knitspiration to Take Anywhere and Everywhere by Alberto Bravo; Pepita Marín

$39.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Beloved, easy-to-make patterns from the global knitting phenomenon As the DIY trend and slow fashion movement continue to build steam, more and more audiences are seeking new crafts and hobbies as a reprieve from the busy, digitally focused world. Enter We Are Knitters: Knitspiration for Knitting Anywh ereand Everywhere. Building on their brand's aspirational lifestyle and focus, this new book brings a global mind-set to knitting with beautiful photography from a variety of locations, including New York, Paris, Marrakech, Cartagena, and beyond. Featuring favorite patterns for hats, sweaters, blankets, tank tops, and more, this book has something for every knitter, everywhere. "All the happiness in a kit" is what We Are Knitters promises, and it's what you'll find here in their first book. ...Show more

The Complete Bike Owner's Manual: Repair and Maintenance in Simple Steps by DK

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

This is the complete reference guide to bike servicing and repair, and an essential hardback bible for every cyclist's bookshelf. Incredible CGI illustrations show you every aspect of bike repair and maintenance more clearly than ever before, whether you're a mountain biker, cycling commuter, or road ra cer. All major types of bicycle from the leading brands are covered - including road, racing, hybrid, mountain, and utility bikes - with detailed, practical advice to take you from symptom to solution. The Complete Bike Owner's Manual takes away the need for expensive expert advice, showing you how to service and maintain every aspect of your bicycle. Learn how to replace or repair a chain, correct sagging suspension, fit brake cables, adjust electronic shifters, and much more, with incredible up-close detail helping you to get your wheels turning again. ...Show more

Making with Meaning by Jessica Carey

$35.00 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

A thoughtful, purposeful approach to prioritize time for making, adding more meaning and intention to your life. From cooking and cleaning to children's events to business meetings to just about everything else, it's hard to find quiet moments to just be. Jessica Carey has found that her best times for b e-ingare when she is making. Hers is an inspiring approach to a beloved pastime, putting to use the meditative and therapeutic benefits of working with your hands. Featuring more than 20 different crochet patterns to inspire you as you make time for making, the book offers instructions to those who want to begin their crochet journey and teaches how to crochet through detailed explanation and visual guidance. Projects vary in skill level but are all designed for readers to be able to free their minds, leaving space for stitch-repetition to kick in. Accompanied by essays focused on gratitude, creativity, and living with intention, among other topics, the book invites you to take time to reflect on these themes and their presence in your life. Jessica offers support and encouragement so that you can strengthen more than just your crochet skills as you explore this adventure. ...Show more

Lone Wolf Leatherworking - A Complete How-to Manual by Michael Gartner

$58.50 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

This book is a practical introduction to this ancient art form with 20 distinct projects to sink your awl into. From creating simple braids and key rings to belts, wallets, mobile phone cases and leather totes, one could literally outfit themselves from head to toe. Covers all the basics from gluing and polishing to using the specialized tools and sewing by hand. As the son of one of Sweden's leading shoemakers, the author has a lifelong knowledge of working with leather and his knowledge and respect for the material shines through. ...Show more

I Heart Stamping by OLIVERA ISHTAR

$29.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

Knit Step by Step by DK

$29.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

The essential beginner's guide to knitting successfully, with more than 200 illustrated knitting stitches and techniques. A ball of yarn can become anything you want it to be with Knit Step by Step. Taking you through simple skills, including how to knit, purl, and cast on and off, this simple handbook will soon help you decode knitting patterns and build intricate designs with eye-catching rib and cable stitches, structural effects, and multi-coloured Fair Isle and intarsia patterns. Alongside more than 200 clearly photographed stitch patterns and techniques, including using circular needles and creating structural effects, Knit Step by Stepfeatures 10 fun knitting projects to give you the chance to put your new-found skills into practice. Create a simple scarf, eye-catching soft furnishings, and other items to keep you and your loved ones warm and cosy. Easy-to-use and fully illustrated, this book is ideal for beginners picking up their first pair of knitting needles, as well as more experienced knitters looking to build on their skills and refresh their technique. ...Show more

Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently by Sunni Brown

$32.99 AUD

Category: Craft and Hobbies

There is NO SUCH THING as a mindless doodle What did Einstein, JFK, Edison, Marie Curie, and Henry Ford have in common? They were all inveterate doodlers. These powerhouse minds knew instinctively that doodling is deep thinking in disguise-a simple, accessible, and dynamite tool for innovating and solvi ng even the stickiest problems. Sunni Brown's mission is to bring the power of the Doodle to the rest of us. She leads the Revolution defying all those parents, teachers, and bosses who say Stop doodling! Get serious! Grow up! She overturns misinformation about doodling, demystifies visual thinking, and shows us the power of applying our innate visual literacy. She'll teach you how to doodle any object, concept, or system imaginable, shift habitual thinking patterns, and transform boring text into displays that can engage any audience. Sunni Brown was named one of the "100 Most Creative People in Business" and one of the "10 Most Creative People on Twitter" by Fast Company. She is founder of a creative consultancy, an international speaker, the co-author of Gamestorming, and the leader of a global campaign for visual literacy called The Doodle Revolution. Her TED Talk on doodling has drawn more than a million views on TED.com. Her work on visual literacy and gaming has been featured in over 35 nationally-syndicated news programs and reported on in The Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, the BBC, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, etc. She lives in Keep Austin Weird, Texas. ...Show more