November New Release - New Ideas for Applique

Title: New Ideas for Appliqué

             

Subtitle: 8 Delightful Projects from 

1 Stunning Quilt

                  

Author/s: Pat Sloan

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609004255

Format:  Paperback, 88 pages

Dimensions: 275mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date: Nov 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Inspired by her love of decorating for the seasons, Pat Sloan has created a stunning block-of-the-month appliqué quilt and an assortment of fun projects showcasing some of the block designs. Version I of the 85" x 85" quilt is made from vibrant batik fabrics for a bright and bold look. Version II uses more traditional colours and prints for a warm and toasty feel. To make either version of this quilt, you might want to organise or participate in a block of the month group through your local quilt shop or guild, or you can opt to make it on your own from start to finish. But don't stop with the quilt! Other seasonal projects include a tabletop set, a project bag, a pillow and a throw. Some of the blocks can even be finished as mini quilts.

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August New Release - The Best of Knit Along with Debbie Macomber

Title: Best of Knit Along with Debbie Macomber

             

Subtitle: 44 Classic Designs for Family, 

Gifts, and Home!

Author/s: Debbie Macomber

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003920

Format:  Paperback, 208 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Romance and knitting are a winning combination when it comes to the best-selling novels of Debbie Macomber and the Leisure Arts knitting companion books inspired by Debbie's fictional characters and their knitting projects. This book combines 44 of the best home, baby and fashion designs from 11 Knit Along With Debbie Macomber books. Projects include baby afghans, lap throws, prayer shawls, wedding accessories, sweaters, vests, scarves, hats, mittens, socks, pillows, dog sweaters, kitchen accessories, baby booties, slippers, totes and more.

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August New Release - Make it Modern Quilts

Title: Make it Modern Quilts

             

Subtitle: 5 Designs by Ann D. Hansen

                

Author/s: Ann D. Hansen

RRP: $19.99

ISBN: 9781609003272

Format:  Paperback, 44 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 276mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Make it modern, make it simple, make it now! Combine eye-catching fabrics with basic piecing for spectacular results.

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August New Release - Just Add Flowers

Title: Just Add Flowers

             

Subtitle: 6 Quilt Designs by 

 Elizabeth Angus

                

Author/s: Elizabeth Angus

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781609003234

Format:  Paperback, 52 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 276mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Big, beautiful blooms are popping up on these nature-themed quilts, and each one is so sweet to sew. The seasonal quilt designs are created with fun piecing and simple machine- or needle-turned appliqué. The blossoms are easy to create by sewing and turning their petals. It’s also a breeze to add gathered circles for the centres. The quilts range in size from wall hangings to lap throws so you can decorate your home in pretty flowers all year!

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August New Release - City Blocks

Title: City Blocks

             

Subtitle: 10 Quilt Designs by Nancy Rink

                

Author/s: Nancy Rink  

                 

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609009656

Format:  Paperback, 96 pages

Dimensions: 274mm x 213mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

If you like bold appliqués or fast-paced piecing – or both – you’ll adore capturing the big-city style of these contemporary quilts. Start with savvy little creations like Akimbo, Papillons and Bryant Park. Or show off cutting-edge fabrics with Cosmo Girl, Flower Power and La Costa Del Sol. Wherever you live, there’s a metropolitan pattern in this collection that’s perfect for your home’s décor.

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August New Release - Fast Scrapbooking with 4 x 6 Photos

Title: Fast Scrapbooking with 4x6 Photos

             

Subtitle: Scrapbook Your Photos Straight

 from the Printer

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003838

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 218mm x 274mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Want to speed up your scrapbooking process and get caught up with your always-growing stack of photos? This ingenious book from the editors of Creating Keepsakes scrapbook magazine can help! It includes hundreds of easy ideas for using your 4" x 6" photos straight from the printer with little or no time-consuming cropping or re-sizing. Now you can spend less time fussing with your photos and more time completing layouts. The book is organised by the number of photos on each layout which helps you quickly identify the layouts that will be most helpful to you. It also includes inspiring ideas for using 4" x 6" photos to create mini albums, photo gifts for the family and home decor items.

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August New Release - Easier than Ever Scrapbooking Treasury

Title: Easier-Than-Ever Scrapbooking Treasury

             

Subtitle: Quick Strategies to Help You 

Scrapbook Better and Faster

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003821

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Time is precious - that's why scrapbookers need ideas for beautiful layouts they can create in under an hour. Experts from Creating Keepsakes magazine share time-saving strategies to help scrapbookers create faster and better. This book is packed with the layouts scrapbookers crave most: basic two-page layouts with multiphoto designs. Chapter 1, "Pages from the Pantry (Just the Basics)," provides incredible layouts that can be scraplifted using basic supplies and photos. Later chapters offer layouts that show scrapbookers how using just 1 to 3 additional tools or supplies can add flavour and personality to their pages.

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August New Release - Card Sketches for Paper Crafters

Title: Card Sketches for Paper Crafters

             

Subtitle: Template Designs for Quick 

and Easy Cards, Tags, and More

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003852

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 222mm x 279mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  August 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Whether you're new to sketches or just looking for a new batch, this must-have book from the editors of Paper Crafts magazine is full of inspiration - gathering over 145 sketches and more than 500 projects. You'll see how versatile sketches are with each sketch used in at least three designs. Sometimes the sketch is used as it appears and other times it's rotated, flipped, inverted or cropped. The possibilities are endless. From fun birthday cards to holiday gift card holders, this book will become your go-to resource for paper crafting.

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July New Release - Quilting For Christmas

Title: Quilting for Christmas

             

Subtitle: 17 Projects

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003609

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

The holidays are always a happy time of the year - even more so for quilters. This is the time of year when they get to show off their talents by decorating their homes with all types of festive and cheery designs. This book is packed full of designs for them to deck every room in their home for the season. Designs are included for mini quilts, table toppers, bed runners, wall quilts, bed quilts and more. Designs range from classic Nine Patch to a modern appliqued ornament quilt. There is truly something in this book for every quilter who loves the holidays. Techniques used include applique, patchwork and paper piecing. Each design is shown in a lifestyle photograph, has an assembly diagram and is accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

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July New Release - Geometric Quilts

Title: Geometric Quilts

             

Subtitle: 12 Projects

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003579

Format:  Paperback, 80 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

This book will help quilters discover the fun of using colour, block placement and shape to add dimension to their projects. The 12 designs in this book all use basic shapes; the fun part is how they are pieced together to make striking designs that stand out amongst other patterns. Quilters will enjoy using bright and colourful fabrics to create the designs and will get to play with different colour combinations. Techniques used include applique, piecing and paper-piecing. Each design is shown in a lifestyle photograph, has an assembly diagram and is accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions.

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July New Release - Donna Kooler's Enclopedia's

DONNA KOOLER’S ENCLOPEDIA’S

Donna Kooler

 These complete authoritative guides to the history, techniques and patterns of crochet & knitting have been updated to reflect what's popular today. The skill-building projects have been refreshed with up-to-the-minute patterns. Expanded information is given in some areas and the skill-building projects have been refreshed with up-to-the-minute patterns. Materials, basic techniques, symbols and abbreviations are clearly written and illustrated.  Donna Kooler is the president, designer, and creative director of Kooler Design Studio, a company she founded in 1985.

Crochet   9781609003937  Knitting  9781464700101

Leisure Arts  Paperback, 240 pages  RRP:  $ 29.99 each

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July New Release - Quilt Lover's Gifts

Title: Quilt Lover’s Gifts

           

Subtitle: 55+ Projects to Give 

 Friends and Family

                 

Author/s: Marianne Fons and Liz Porter

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003753

Format:  Paperback, 176 pages

Dimensions: 254mm x 213mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Quilters love to use their skills and their fabric stashes to make gifts for friends or family members, and this book supplies more than 55 versatile gift projects. There are mini quilts and wall quilts to showcase the quilter's skills or to celebrate the love of quilts. Additional projects include sewing notions, home accessories and miscellaneous gifts. The projects use a variety of quilting skills but also general sewing, embroidery, punch needle, etc. Sewing aids and organisers include pincushions, ruler holders, easy quilt rack and wool sewing wallet. Minis and wall quilts reflect traditional and whimsical styles. Other items include a quillow (quilt that folds into a pillow), pillows, gift bags, purse set, watch band, backpack, lap throws, table runners, fabric bowls and more.

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July New Release - Asymmetrical Quilts

Title: Asymmetrical Quilts

             

Subtitle: 9 Designs by Phyllis Dobbs

                

Author/s: Phyllis Dobbs

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003739

Format:  Paperback, 64 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Go off centre and enjoy creating unique quilts with asymmetrical designs. Phyllis Dobbs' 9 throw and wall hanging sized quilts will add dramatic designs to your decor. The designs feature both traditional and non-traditional blocks combined in very untraditional arrangements to create these asymmetrical quilts. Whimsical applique adorns several of the quilts for exciting floral designs or whimsical geometrics and the designs are created for all skill levels from beginning to advanced.

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July New Release - 1,000 Any Size Quilt Blocks

Title: 1,000 Any-Size Quilt Blocks

             

Subtitle: Includes CD with Block Sizes 4” to 15”

                

Author/s: Linda Causee and Rita Weiss

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003326

Format:  Paperback, 128 pages

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Most quilters today have easy access to a computer and printer so it's simple to pop a CD into the computer and print a particular block pattern in just the right size for a project. This book not only gives patterns for 1,000 quilt blocks, but the accompanying CD offers each block in six different sizes from 4" to 15", giving the quilter immense flexibility. The blocks are organised by styles such as Four-Patch or Nine-Patch, and all blocks are shown in full colour. There are choices for the beginner as well as more challenging ones for advanced quilters. This big treasury of blocks is a must-have book for every quilter's library.

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July New Release - Teach Yourself to Make Biscornu

Title: Teach Yourself to Make Biscornu

           

Subtitle: 9 Designs by Bobbie Watts

                 

Author/s: Bobbie Watts

RRP: $16.99

ISBN: 9781609001223

Format:  Paperback, 32 pages

Dimensions: 215mm x 279mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Quick, cute and fun to do, Bobbie Watts' beautiful biscornu can teach the embroiderer a whole range of needlecraft skills. This amazing little eight-sided pillow gets its name from a French word meaning "quirky." It can be used as a pincushion, ornament, scissor fob, sachet or just about anything you can think to do with a tiny cushion. A basic biscornu is composed of two fabric squares that are stacked with the top square askew, and then sewn together. Step-by-step instructions, photographs and charts will guide you through the variety of embroidery techniques and embellishments that Bobbie used for her 9 designs: Renaissance, Bright Gem, Orange Gem, Rosebuds, Green Garden, Blue Pearls, Stripes of Pink, Crimson Flower and Variegated Lattice.

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July New Release - Party Ensembles

Title: Party Ensembles

             

Subtitle: Paper-Crafted Fun to Make 

Any Gathering More Festive! 

Over 1000 Projects

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003814

Format:  Paperback, 288 pages

Dimensions: 274mm x 213mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  July 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Do-it-yourself party ensembles are the latest trend in paper crafting and the editors of Paper Crafts magazine have compiled 288 pages of design inspiration in this unique new book. With more than 1,000 individual pieces in 140 different party ensembles, the ideas for every holiday and theme are truly endless. From birthdays, Christmas and Halloween to summer picnics, movie nights and wine tastings, every gathering can become one that is personal and customised. Along with beautifully styled full-colour photos and detailed instructions, each section includes party planning tips and ideas for making the most out of ensemble designs. This book is the must-have resource for paper crafters everywhere! Supplemental CD includes patterns and supply lists.

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June New Release - Simply Creative Quilts

Title: Simply Creative Quilts

             

Author/s: Maya Chaimovich

RRP: $29.99

ISBN: 9781609003371

Format:  Paperback, 96 pages

Dimensions: 279mm x 215mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  June 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Practical quilting is the theme of these creative projects from designer Maya Chaimovich. The designs are practical-featuring a combination of bed covers, wall hangings and other useful projects for the home. Accessible to all quilters, the designs employ basic techniques such as variations of work with stripes, squares and crazy quilting as well as combinations of techniques, leaving room for quilters to experiment with the designs as they wish. Maya even showcases her practicality through the use of recycled fabrics in some of her designs rather than using all new materials to achieve her charming yet very usable results.

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May New Release - Stunning Jewelry Made Easy

Title: Stunning Jewelry Made Easy

             

Subtitle: Learn 24 New Techniques 

and Create One-of-a-Kind Designs

Author/s: Svetlana Kunina

RRP: $24.99

ISBN: 9781609003074

Format:  Paperback, 99 pages

Dimensions: 271mm x 210mm

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Aust. Release Date:  May 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Learn a different jewellery-making technique with each of these exciting designs. Half the projects are beginner-friendly, while the rest kick up the intensity, giving you even more ways to amaze yourself. Discover how to knot leather and fashion a custom toggle clasp. Create bead dangles by the dozens. Learn classic bead weaving patterns such as Peyote Stitch and Square Stitch. And cast resin into a large, lightweight pendant. The photos take you right into the details while clear instructions guide you to make sparkling necklaces, pendants and bracelets. Whether elegantly simple or bold with texture, your original jewellery will thrill the designer in you!

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