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The Natural Home: Tips, Ideas & Recipes for a Sustainable Life by Wendyl Nissen

$39.99 NZD

Category: NZ Non Fiction

Wendyl Nissen shares her approach to living a balanced and sustainable life based on an old-fashioned model of growing and cooking your own food, avoiding artificial products and doing your best to avoid letting unnecessary chemical cocktails into your life.

Eileen Mayo : Nature, art and poetry by Peter Vangioni

$34.99 NZD

Category: Fine Art

Crafted: A Collection of Crafts New, Old and Forgotten by Sally Coulthard

$39.99 NZD

Category: Crafts

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade. Featuring over 70 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a deeper insight into some of your favourite cr afts and provides inspiration for both new and ancient creative pursuits. After an introductory section covering the culture of craft (its definition, why it matters, history and community), the main body of the book consists of beautifully illustrated entries on 80 of the world's most established crafts. The scope is encyclopaedic and covers Paper, Pen & Print (bookbinding, origami, calligraphy, lino printing), Textiles, Cloth & Leather (fur & leather, embroidery, knitting, dyeing), Pottery, Glass & Stone (porcelain, stained glass, stone carving), Wood, Willow & Nature (basket weaving, wood carving, lime plastering and thatching) and Metal (gold, bronze, cast iron and steel). A comprehensive directory section, listing international organisations and professional communities and guilds, completes this groundbreaking compendium. ...Show more

The Paper Florist by Suzi Mclaughlin

$39.99 NZD

Category: Crafts

Paper flowers are not only beautiful, but also incredibly versatile. They can be used to create everything from unique centrepieces to decorative one-off bouquets, and be made from the most basic and inexpensive of materials. Suzi McLaughlin's step-by-step tutorials cover all you need to know, including : how to curl petals, score and wire leaves and wrap stems, and show you how to make a beautiful array flowers from a variety of different papers, both bought and found, allowing you to bring new life to old letters, second-hand books, sheet music and discardedwrapping paper and maps.The 15 projects are accompanied by templates for every flower, leaf and foliage shape used in the book, as well as imaginative ways to display your creations - including suspending them from the ceiling and having them cascade down a wall. Suzi also gives ideas on how to wrap and present your flowers as gifts. So whether you want to create a delicate posy or a gloriously blousy bouquet, this book is sure to delight and inspire. ...Show more

Nomadic Living : Relocatable Residences by Sibylle Kramer

$85.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

The four walls that we inhabit are far more than just a roof over our heads - it's the place where our personal and unique life is played out with all its complexities and nuances. It is not uncommon when we move to feel regret that we cannot simply take our abode, the focus of our lives, along with us. For many people it is increasingly important to be able to move easily, to be able to react spontaneously to personal desires or life changes of all kinds. Because of the increased needs to both preserve our identity that is rooted in our home and to be more geographically mobile, the market for "movable" houses has grown and diversified. This is most noticable in the growing numbers of commissions received by architects and designers for technical and creative conceptions of mobile houses. As much as concept, appearance and construction might vary greatly from house to house, what unites all of the projects presented in this volume is the claim to a design that is both larger than life and consistently compelling. ...Show more

Bookforms - A Complete Guide to Designing and Crafting Hand-Bound Books, from the Center for Book Arts by Center for Book Arts

$45.00 NZD

Category: Crafts

Brought to you by the instructors at the Center for Book Arts, Bookforms is a comprehensive guide for making books by hand with a focus on functionality in design. Written by the experts at the Center for Book Arts in New York, Bookforms presents all the instruction you need to craft by hand a comprehen sive array of historic bookbinding styles from all over the world. Bookforms traces the functional roots of each structure, explains their appropriateness for various uses, and provides projects for making an essential structure for each style of binding. Topics covered include: Why books work: General bookbinding principles for functionality and what we can learn from the past What you need to know for planning a special book or embarking on an edition How materials affect functionBookforms tackles a wide range of projects for all levels of bookbinders. You'll see everything from sewn and ticketed blank books and traditional western codex book forms, to scrapbooks and albums, Asian stab-sewn bindings, unusual structures, and aesthetics/embellishments. What better time to dive into this venerable and unique hobby than now? ...Show more

Faerie Knitting - 14 Tales of Love and Magic by Alice Hoffman; Lisa Hoffman

$39.99 NZD

Category: Crafts

From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation.   The magic of storytelling and the magic of knitting--woven together in 14 original patterns inspired by each story.   "How fairy tales are told and remembered has a great deal in common with knitting traditions. It is no mistake that we describe storytelling as knitting a tale, or weaving a story, or spinning a yarn."--Alice Hoffman, from the Introduction of Faerie Knitting   Featuring fourteen original fairy tales, Faerie Knitting is an entrancing collection of stories of love and loss, trust and perseverance. Seamlessly woven into the plot of each tale is a magical garment or accessory inspired by the bravery and self-reliance of the tale's heroine and brought to life through an imaginative and bespoke knit pattern.   From the Blue Heron Shawl and the Love Never Ending Cowl, to the Three Wishes Mittens and Amulet Necklace, each project is as wearable as it is magical. Lush, atmospheric photography captures the enchanted faerie domain while beautifully rendered charts and instructions are well suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike.   Presented in an elegant linen case with foil accents that evoke the fairy tale tradition, Faerie Knitting is a rare gift for creators--and lovers--of magic. ...Show more

Bound by Hand - Over 20 Beautifully Handcrafted Journals by Erica Ekrem

$39.99 NZD

Category: Crafts

Create a lovely handmade journal that's entirely yours, from the cover to the last word, with this how-to from a talented bookbinding author. Following the successful Bound comes this stunning collection of journals from designer and artist Erica Ekrem. Ekrem demonstrates how to craft 21 lovely Old-Wor ld-style journals, some using repurposed materials and found objects, and provides instructions for making accessories like tassels and adding decorative inking, stamping, and stitching. Each journal is designed for a specific purpose or hobby, and includes inspiring journaling prompts. Create a water-resistant book bound between two river stones, a refillable booklet perfect for a prolific writer, and a nature journal with a strap to throw over your shoulder. ...Show more

Country Living Tiny Homes - Living Big in Small Spaces by Country Living Editors

$55.00 NZD

Category: Architecture

Bigger isn't always better: Country Living offers a look inside more than 25 tiny homes that maximize function and style. Downsizing has become a big trend--and many people are choosing to live small and smart in compact houses that don't require huge mortgages or upkeep. Country Living showcases a co ast-to-coast collection of sustainable dwellings, all ranging from 100 to 1,500 square feet. Take an inside tour of these impressive little abodes, like a converted 1840s schoolhouse in New York, a 22- x 24-foot kit barn in California wine country, a 1914 New Hampshire coastal row home, and a renovated 1950s Alabama lake house. Along with inspiring photographs, hundreds of decorating tips, smart finds, and storage solutions will help you implement minimalistic living in your own home. These charming cottages, delightful she-sheds, functional farmhouses, and transformative trailersfeature a clever use of space and prove that going small can be simple and fulfilling. ...Show more

Big Embroidery - 20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool by Nancy Nicholson

$49.99 NZD

Category: Crafts

Big Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs up fast using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer and author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson, has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work, and adapted them for a modern audience using everyday ya rn. Crewel embroidery is traditionally done using 2-ply wool and stitched onto linen. Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric, including upholstery fabrics, woollens and tweeds, to create a collection of stunning quick-to-stitch projects. Choose from home decor items such as cushions, bags, wall hangings and table runners, as well as ideas for embellishing clothing. Nancy shows readers how to do all the key embroidery stitches with a stitch library featuring easy-to-follow diagrams of all the basic crewel embroidery stitches in detail. ...Show more

Cat Lover's Craft Book - Cute and Easy Accessories for Kitty's Best Friend by Crafty Cat Lovers Staff (Compiled by)

$21.99 NZD

Category: Crafts

Unleash Your Inner Crazy Craft Lady   Here a cat there a cat, everywhere a crafted cat Cats to decorate your home, to wear, or to give to someone you love. The Cat Lover's Craft Book is dedicated to those who craft and those who are in love with all things cat-related Whether you like to embroid er, crochet, sew, knit or felt, there's a cat-tastic project inside this charming book you'll want to try your hand at, including: Turn your umbrella handle into a furry cat's tail Sew and embroider a personalized cat book cover Make a lovely hand embroidered brooch or earrings Make a cute cat door stop using a bottle and fabric Make cuddly cat pouches, purses and bags Knit, crochet or sew a charming cat-shaped pillow Sew a chic cat badge or button cover using cross-stitched fabric Sew an adorable cat doll and dress her up And so much more Super simple, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates make these adorable cat crafts accessible to knitting, felting and embroidery beginners. These purr-fect needlework crafts will delight cat lovers of all ages, and provide many hours of fun creating cute and kitschy cat-inspired items--the perfect handmade gifts with lots of purr-sonality. ...Show more

Hand Built : A Potter's Guide by Melissa Weiss

$45.00 NZD

Category: Crafts

In Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, pottery expert Melissa Weiss shows you the basics of crafting without a wheel, how to harvest and work wild clay, and using natural glazes. Handbuilt pottery is the perfect way for new potters to dive into this unique medium because it doesn't require access to a potter' s wheel. In Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, Melissa Weiss takes an organic approach to harvesting and working with local clays, and even shows you how to mix your own glazes to use on functional pottery for use at home. Students of pottery the world over have traveled to North Carolina to attend Weiss's classes. Now you don't have to In this book, Melissa provides you with a solid course on slab and pinch-pot techniques that allow beginning students to master the basics and progress through finished wares. Looking to go a little deeper? Melissa also offers her unique knowledge of how to dig and process local clays for use in pottery, and for the techniques she has developed for creating unique glazes with ash, salt, and other dry materials. Learn the basics of handbuilding and more with this engaging guide. ...Show more