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Craft Newsletter - Autumn 2007 |
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Don't forget to check out the Bargain Books page. Here you will find stock that needs to be moved and so the price is very much reduced. |
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Newsletter Specials (advertised to newsletter subscribers only).
The Encyclopedia of Beading Techniques, Sara Withers & Stephanie Burnham. HC 760 grams $38.00 ($48.75).
Learn traditional and contemporary techniques such as beadweaving, stringing, wirework, knotting and bead embroidery.
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Special Prices valid until 15 June 07 or while current stocks last. |
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The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques, Jinks McGrath . HC 845 grams $41.00 ($51.50).Comprehensive reference to jewelry-making techniques from annealing to
wireworking. Learn to craft exquisite broaches, tie pins, necklaces, earrings,
bracelets and more. use materials from classic to contemporary including gold,
solver, plastics, and even precious stones. |
Beaded Weddings, Jean Campbell, $42.00, weight 550 grams, PB
Whether you are seeking ideas for reception decor, flower arrangements, wedding dress embellishment, headpieces, accessories or gifts, Beaded Weddings has you covered. Uses a range of affordable and widely available materials. Each category is presented with clear photographs and instructions.
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Charmed
Gabriella Sellors $34.00, PB, weight 420 grams
50 bracelets, necklaces and earrings to make. Charms have been prized since ancient times for bringing good fortune, healing and protection. This beautifully simple guide reveals how to make beguiling charm bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more. All you need are pliers, wire or chain, and your favourite charms and gemstones.
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Australian Cross Stitch
Gillian Souter, $34.95, weight 790 grams, HC
Australia's wealth of wildlife, flora and landscapes captured beautifully in over 100 cross stitch designs. Includes birds, animals, flora, sea life, landscapes and samplers & repeats.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting
Barbara Breiter & Gail Diven, $29.95, weight 460 grams, PB
You're no idiot of course. You'd love to create your very own sweaters, scarves and such. But when it comes to mastering stitches, picking yarns and reading patterns you are at loose ends. Get in the loop! This book gets you back on track with illustrated techniques and stitch-by-stitch instructions. |
Stained Glass in a Weekend
Lynette Wrigley , $27.95, weight 660 grams, HC
Stylish designs and practical projects. More than 16 decorative glass pieces to make in a weekend, from light catchers and jewellery to stunning window and door panels.
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The Stained Glass Classroom
Vicki Payne , $24.95, weight 495 grams, PB
Invaluable tips and easy-to-follow recipes for beauty that is more than skin deep. A practical handbook for natural beauty, covering the use of herbs, skin care, grooming, overcoming stress and avoiding allergic reactions.
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Pearl & Bead Stringing with Henrietta
$40.00, weight 235 grams, Video
Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, you will enjoy Henrietta's easy, conversational style as she shows you how to make a gorgeous mother-of-pearl necklace and bracelet in the comfort of your own home - to wear, give as a give or sell for fun and profit. If you learn best with visual demonstration rather than reading from a book, this will be invaluable. |
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Machine Quilting Made Easy
Maurine Noble, $25.00, weight 230 grams, PB,
Complete 16 simple exercises, and your machine quilting skills will be in tip-top shape. Practice the simple tchniques and you will be ready to machine quilt your own heirlooms in no time at all. Gives guidelines for planning your quilts and basic techniques for creating a professional finish.
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Journey of an Art Quilter
Barbara Olson, $44.00, weight 560 grams, PB
If ever there was a book to make a quilter drool, this is it. The reader is taken on a creative journey, using fabrics with inspired results. It provides more than inspiration though as there are instructions on how to use an array of fabrics, shapes and techniques to develop your own incredible quilt. This book will appeal to the quilter who has a passion for the creative and who yearns to break free from conventional blocks. These are pages that explode with passion and energy. |
Candlewicking designs
Alma Schwabe, $29.95, weight 260 grams, PB
Featuring both traditional and modern designs, including letters of the alphabet. Learn the required stitching techniques and explore a variety of projects. All the designs are full size and need simply be traced before use. .
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Stitch Dictionary
Lucinda Ganderton, $35.00, 720 grams, HC
Create beautiful needlework with this complete illustrated guide. Full of inspirational ideas and practical advice on stitches for embroidery, needlepoint and dressmaking. Step-by-step instructions and clear photographs show you how to complete over 200 stitches. All the information you need to choose the right thread, needles and fabrics.
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Bags of Inspiration
Hilary Bowen, $34.95, 620 grams, PB
Forever Shores brings together the best Australian 15 elegant bags to make and embellish. These glitzy bags make stunning fashion accessories, and will appeal to anyone who enjoys sewing and working with sumptuous fabrics. Easy to make, following comprehensive instructions, only basic sewing skills are required. Each bag looks a million dollars but is inexpensive to make. There is a grwoing interest in one-of-a kind designer bags, so this book will be of interest to anyone with a craft stall.
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Crystal Message Bracelet
Lillian Todaro, $14.50, weight 40 grams, Booklet
With these step-by-step illustrated instructions you can make a fabulous woven Swarovski Crystal 'Crystal Message Bracelet", a beautiful piece of heirloom costume jewellery of enduring beauty and value, and you learn the Single Needle Right-Angle Weave which is a versatile and useful bead weaving stitch. This instruction booklet contains patterns for six bracelets, plus additional balnk templates to use in designing your own crystal-charged messages. There is bound to be a market for these unique pieces.
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Bead Fantasies IV
Takako Samejima, $31.00, weight 280 grams, PB
The latest in the collection offered by Takako Samejima as he presents yet more necklaces, earrings, chokers, rings and b rooches. All with clear instructions and fascinating ideas. Books 1, 2 & 3 are also available at the same price. Buy 2 or more of the series and receive 10% discount.
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Making Teddy Bears
Paige Gilchrist, $29.00, weight 575 grams, PB
Bring to life the most cuddly, adorable, spirited parade of bears you've ever seen. Whether you display them, give some away as gifts, or just find them irrisistible, this celebratory collection will capture your creativity and heart.
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Competition
Most crafty people would love to have a dedicated room to use for their creative endeavours, but usually have to make do with the dining table or a tucked-away corner. Send your hints for organising your creaft space. The winner will receive a beautiful beaded bookmark, and the short-listed entries will be printed in the next newsletter. Entries to be submitted by 30 June 2007. |
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