CREATIVE KIT

PROMO - RM40 each
~3 or more with free post!

1) Plush-O-Rama : Curious Creatures for Immature Adults
Oddball handmade plush creatures have become one of today's hottest craft trends—and Plush-O-Rama was the first book on the market to showcase this wildly popular toy phenomenon and help crafters create their own. All they needed to bring a cuddly beast to life was the guide, some fabric, a needle and thread, and stuffing—plus a heavy dose of cuteness. It wasn't long before plush enthusiasts were showing off some of the most extraordinary, irresistible creatures anyone's ever laid eyes upon. It's just become even easier, because this fun kit contains all the materials needed to make two of the fabulous projects in the book: Loud Pants Pup and Moopy Bunny.

Package includes: 
~a copy of Plush-O-Rama
~one 9 x 12' piece of soft white felt
~a 9 x 30' piece of yellow fleece`
~three 6 x 18' lengths of patterned cotton fabric (stripe, polka dots, and floral print)
~one skein of black 6-strand embroidery floss
~a small spool of yellow sewing thread
~one regular needle plus a larger eye embroidery needle
~assorted colorful buttons
~polyfill stuffing
~a template

2) Quilting

  

Be crafty and master a new skill with these complete gift boxes containing everything needed for designing contemporary stitchwork of quilting.

Includes;

~64-page book

~flexi hoop

~a layer cake of 15 fabric squares

3) Cross Stitch

All you need to create beautiful contemporary designs!

Be crafty and master a new skill with these complete gift boxes containing everything needed for designing contemporary stitchwork of crossstitch.

CRAFT BOOKS 3@RM100

 SALE NOW 3bks@RM100~while stock last!

QUILTING/APPLIQUE 

 

Love mariner's compasses, but think they look complicated? They're not! Not with this super easy no math method from M'liss Rae Hawley. Start with no fail, step-by-step instructions for a compass, then choose from four exciting projects. Complete photos, cutting instructions, and assembly diagrams, plus finishing and embellishing techniques and a big idea gallery make Mariner's Medallion Quilts the book that steers quilters on a steady course.

Orphan Block Quilts includes:
*14 projects, with 11 variations. From full-size bed quilts to table runners, these projects incorporate blocks from the 1880s to the 1950s.
*Instructions on caring for your orphan blocks. Find out about the common problems you might encounter with your orphans, and how to work with them.
*Advice on designing a setting. Not only does Tricia provide guidance on creating companions blocks and finding companion fabric, she also offers insight on how she overcame the design challenges of each project.
*The story behind each quilt. In addition to historical information about various fabrics and blocks, Tricia shares the stories of two of the blockmakers, providing a precious glimpse of the lives sewn into the seams of the blocks.


Wonderful for children's items,  many of the patterns in this book. Very easy to follow with wonderful results.


All quilters have a fabric stash at home that they don't know how to use. Cindy Casciato gives you inspiring quilt patterns, many with size and color variations, to showcase your stash fabrics with a zinger fabric thrown in for splash. You will also learn time-saving techniques, explore new fabric cutting methods, and receive tips and hints from quilting expert Nancy Zieman.Cindy has put a great deal of thought into this book and has a solution for various genres of fabrics like fat quarters, fabric strips, fabric squares and fabric leftovers. There are 18 different quilt ideas in this book, but wait, there's more.
A fantastic DVD accompanies this publication, so you really have two instructional tools, a book and the DVD. First time quilters will find this extremely useful, as will the more experienced quilters. 

CROCHET/KNITTING 

In Sweater Renewal, Sharon Franco Rothschild goes green in full color, showing you how to rescue your old woolen knits and give them renewed life as felted creations. With little or no knitting experience, you can refashion blankets, sweaters, scarves, or even hand-knitted pieces into vibrant clothing, accessories,
and home decor. The only requirement is that they are made of wool.
The 25 colorful, cheerful projects in Sweater Renewal incorporate a diverse range of skills including felting, appliqué, crochet, sewing, and embroidery and range from Short, Sweet & Simple Projects using felted sweaters, such as a cell phone holder and a Fair Isle digital camera case, to Knitted, Felted & Fantastic Projects that you knit and then felt, such as a purse and a felted scarf. Most can be finished in less than a day, some in a few hours. 

Using both knitting skills and felting techniques in which knitted materials are shrunk in hot water to create softer, fuzzier fabrics, the 22 designs featured here encompass a broad array of clothing styles and designs for toddlers and young children. There's a Jurassic Jacket for aspiring paleontologists, Groovy Gloves sure to keep little fingers warm on a blustery autumn day, and a Princess Cape that will become the prize possession of any young girl. Complete technical instructions, diagrams, charts, and color photography ensure that anyone can complete the projects.

Baby Crochet

SEWING/STITCHES

Create beautifully stitched samplers inspired by the subjects closest to your heart - your own home and garden. Any home can make interesting embroidery, and with all the know-how for the beginner and experienced needleworker, Create Your Home in Counted Thread shows you how Sample designs for a variety of house styles, together with explanations and photographs, are provided to guide and inspire. The author revives techniques from the past, combining them with styles of today to stunning effect. A comprehensive section covering an abundance of stitches shows you how to work the threads to suggest texture and to create warmth and interest in the design. Using the careful step-by-step instructions, advice on colour, layout, borders and framing, you can create lovely and unusual samplers featuring your own house and garden.

Stitch a Beautiful Garden with Donna Dewberry

Add the charm of Donna's English garden motifs to your home, your wardrobe and your gifts without lifting a paintbrush! It's "sew" easy with Donna Dewberry's Machine Embroidery Flowers.

Eighteen exquisitely detailed machine embroidery designs bring Donna's most beloved One-Stroke garden motifs to life beneath the needle of your embroidery machine.

Donna Dewberry's Machine Embroidery Flowers and companion CD-ROM include:

• 18 exclusive designs, including Donna's signature rose, in formats of all embroidery machines
• 150+ illustrations and color photos
• 15+ inspiring projects for home, fashion and gifts
• Easy-to-follow instructions for embroiderers of any skill level

Start stitching with Donna today!

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SEW DARN CUTE!

FLAT PRICE RM40each!


Sought after for her one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, Jenny Ryan has created a collection of adorable projects in Sew Darn Cute that anyone can complete in a jiffy. Simple sewing techniques and quick yet stylish projects combine in this appealing book that teaches readers basic sewing skills while they create adorable yet useful items to keep for themselves or give as thoughtful presents. Use surface embellishment techniques including applique and embroidery to transform plain tees or old linens into pretty and unique signature items like a pillowcase purse or a skinny summer scarf; create lovable critters or a set of crafty coasters from scrap fabric and felted sweaters; or clean up the clutter in your craft room with easy-to-sew organizers for your crochet hooks, knitting needles, pins, and more. A focus on using vintage and thrifted, repurposed fabrics shows readers how they can whip up unique sewing projects that are also easy on the planet (and on your pocketbook). Colorful photographs reveal the projects and fabric selections up-close; step-by-step instructions, plus Jenny's tricks and tips, make it easy for home sewers to re-create these sew darn cute items for themselves.

CRAFT BOOKS - SEWING & QUILTING

FLAT PRICE RM55 each!!
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All the insider tips and tricks for flawless sewing are here in the next book in our popular series. Perfect for all levels, this accessible reference offers concise instructions for basic and advanced sewing techniques, guidance on choosing tools and fabrics, fabric decoration ideas, how to achieve a perfect finish, plus the usual plethora of helpful hints, expert advice, and insider secrets that readers have come to expect from this best-selling series. The convenient "Try This" and "Fix It" boxes that run throughout expand your skills and fix common problems, and the mini-projects show you how to put to use the skills and techniques in the book.
Whether it's a new undertaking, expanding your sewing knowledge, or just for inspiration, 200 Sewing Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets is your go-to, 24/7 personal sewing guru--perfect for both beginners and experienced sewers alike.



Want to make a quilt that stands out from the rest? While the basics are easy to acquire, mastering all the techniques needed to create a professional looking quilt can take years. With this book you can learn all the insider tips and trade secrets to create quilts you'll be proud to display. Whether you're new to the craft or eager to take your patchworking and quilting skills to a higher level, this is the perfect companion for you.
200 Quilting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets takes you through the entire process of quilt making from start to finish. The book is packed with indispensable techniques explained in full detail and illustrated with specially commissioned step-by-step photographs and artwork. Each topic is self contained on one to two pages, arranged in a logical sequence that?s easy to follow, and includes troubleshooting tips to help you on your way. In addition to useful basics, you will also learn how to:
-Rotary cut with safety and accuracy
-Use speed-piecing techniques
-Work a theme into your quilt design
-Cut "freehand curves"
-Quilt-as-you-go and save time with big-stitch quilting
-Print your own fabrics and photographic dedications
-Achieve a potential prize-winning finish to your quilt.

DESIGNER BOOKS - AMY BUTLER

~Pre-oder

LITTLE STITCHES FOR LITTLE ONES - RM105.90 (OUT OF STOCK)

~175 pages

In this lavishly illustrated collection, designer Amy Butler presents 20 charming, contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond. There's a snuggly wrap blanket, imaginative plush toys, bright diaper bags, handy travel bibs, and much more. Our innovative packaging makes for easy use7 pattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover while lay-flat, spiral binding makes for easy reference while sewing. Beautiful photos inspire, while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. Amy also shares tips on choosing baby-friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive techniques section, glossary, and resource guide

STYLE STITCHES - RM125.90

~184 pages

Celebrated designer Amy Butler's most coveted products are her handbag sewing patterns. In Style Stitches, Butler presents an array of new bag designs for her fans across the globe. The book offers 12 basic patterns with enough variations to achieve 26 unique looks. Ranging from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses, with instructions for altering dimensions, straps, and embellishments to get the desired look, each project incorporates Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail. With illustrated step-by-step directions, a comprehensive techniques section, and a bound-in pocket filled with the patterns themselves, Style Stitches is an essential and fashionable addition to every sewer's library.

 IN STITCHES - RM105.90 (OUT OF STOCK)

~176 pages

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents more than 25 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Our innovative packaging makes for easy usepattern sheets are neatly tucked into a folder on the inside cover of this full-color, lay-flat spiralbound book. Lush photographs inspire, while how-to illustrations and straightforward text (minus the confusing sewing lingo) make it a cinch to achieve beautifully finished projects.

SMOCKING

Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens RM95 (Pre-oder)
~115 Pages

Designer Smocking for Tots to Teens empowers you to create modern clothing with contemporary catwalk character, for less money and in less time than it can take to decide on the perfect outfit. Within the 10 charming outfits featured, including patterns for 16 items, there are small accents including a smocked pocket on pajamas and patches on a pair of denim shorts, plus cute dresses, skirts and tops for children from newborn to size 14.

SWEATER RENEWAL - RM40

In Sweater Renewal, Sharon Franco Rothschild goes green in full color, showing you how to rescue your old woolen knits and give them renewed life as felted creations. With little or no knitting experience, you can refashion blankets, sweaters, scarves, or even hand-knitted pieces into vibrant clothing, accessories, and home decor. The only requirement is that they are made of wool.
The 25 colorful, cheerful projects in Sweater Renewal incorporate a diverse range of skills including felting, appliqué, crochet, sewing, and embroidery and range from Short, Sweet & Simple Projects using felted sweaters, such as a cell phone holder and a Fair Isle digital camera case, to Knitted, Felted & Fantastic Projects that you knit and then felt, such as a purse and a felted scarf. Most can be finished in less than a day, some in a few hours. 

QUILTING/PATCHWORK/APPLIQUE - FLAT PRICE RM40 EACH!!

OUT OF STOCK!-update Jan 2014

♥36} QUILTING WITH DONNA DEWBERRY

HANDMADE BAGS!

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Bag Boutique : Making Fabulous Purses and Totes - RM88.50

~96 Pages

Lunch Bags!: 25 Handmade Sacks & Wraps to Sew Today - RM69 (OUT OF STOCK)

~128 pages

Sew Serendipity Bags: Fresh and Pretty Projects to Sew and Love - RM129

~144 pages

The Perfect Handmade Bag - RM86

~128 pages

Making Vintage Bags: 20 Original Sewing Patterns for Vintage Bags and Purses -RM77 (out of stock)

~170 pages

These bags draw inspiration from the elegance, glamour, and sophistication of styles popular in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, so they're as exquisite as anything in a fine boutique...but at a fraction of the cost. There are 20 original projects in total (five per era) and they have wonderful details like beaded ring handles, three-dimensional trims, whimsical appliques, and eye-catching prints. Go for art deco styling, slimline clutches, tapestry bags, and gathered ones with felt corsages. Plus, each handbag has a pretty matching purse pattern to go along with it. All the patterns have seam allowances added already to make things easy, and sewers will find everything they need to know to take their choice from beautiful idea to finished item.

Simply Sublime Bags : 30 No-Sew, Low-Sew Projects - RM86

~128 pages

You'll tire of hearing "Where did you get that bag?"  "Simply Sublime Bags" offers the secrets to creating four-figure-price-tag-worthy bags. And most of them only take an afternoon.Whether it's a casual carryall or a ritzy, patent leather clutch, the envy of your friends is only a few hours away.  Why break the bank for a designer bag when you can easily make your own unique fashion statement? 

In "Simply Sublime Bags," you'll find 30 do-it-yourself, clever and affordable handbag projects, all of which require little to no sewing. With inventive methods of construction (like duct-taped reinforced interiors and iron fusing), these hip handbags, totes, and clutches have all the looks that bag-lovers want! The shine of patent leather, Chanel-style chain straps, or even funky logos and each can be personalized to your own taste. The materials are easy to find in hardware, home, office supply, and fabric stores--sometimes even in your own closet 

Bags include:  - Charmed - brightly colored vinyl makeup bags with vintage plastic charm zipper pulls - Keyhole Clutch - pink and white houndstooth fabric lined with duct tape, with keyhole cut outs for handles - Shower Curtain Tote - you guessed it, a funky fabric tote made from a shower curtain - Nights in Black Satin - an elegant evening clutch made from satin ribbon stapled together and adorned with a rhinestone earring clasp  Day to evening, totes to clutches, and everything in between, "Simply Sublime Bags" has something for every occasion.  

101 Fabulous Fat-Quarter Bags with M'Liss Rae Hawley - RM95 

~64 pages

Just what every woman wants...more bags, cute little purses, handy pouches, elegant evening bags, chic totes, and much much more.With the help of favorite author M'Liss Rae Hawley, crafters everywhere will be carrying on in style, with ten fat-quarter-friendly bags for every occasion. Start with a basic shape, then personalize it with unique handles and embellishments using ideas from the big 101-bag gallery. 

Amy Butler's Style Stitches - RM125.90

~184 pages

Celebrated designer Amy Butler's most coveted products are her handbag sewing patterns.
In Style Stitches, Butler presents an array of new bag designs for her fans across the globe. The book offers 12 basic patterns with enough variations to achieve 26 unique looks.
Ranging from chic clutches and delicate wristlets to pretty hobo bags and handy coin purses, with instructions for altering dimensions, straps,
and embellishments to get the desired look, each project incorporates Butler's fresh, modern style and attention to detail.
With illustrated step-by-step directions, a comprehensive techniques section,
and a bound-in pocket filled with the patterns themselves, Style Stitches is an essential and fashionable addition to every sewer's library.