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ISBN / ISSN:
9780091936051

121 Tips for Better Bridge order quantity
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NZ$ 26.00 each
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Author: Paul Mendelson
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This is a book for the three million 'social' bridge players (in the UK alone) who know the rules and can play a reasonable hand, but want to refine their skills and improve their understanding of the game. The 121 tips offered range from simple to more advanced and all offer solid advice on how best to deal with a variety of situations. Tips are clearly explained and are followed by an example hand and a reader's test. There is no simpler way to improve your bridge.

Paperback 208pp h178mm x w110mm x s12mm 113g


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9781423601036

Art of Floral Arranging order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Hardback
Author: Eileen Johnson
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Learn from the masters how to create breathtaking floral arrangements in Flower School New York. Trendsetting celebrity designer Michael George, whose high profile clients include Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton, joined forces with entrepreneur, Eileen Johnson, to create this famed floral arranging school. They now offer instruction and insight into the art and aesthetic of flower arranging taught by a faculty of world-renowned florists. Discover the tips and techniques for handling and combining flowers and creating hand-tied bouquets, seasonal arrangements, flowers for entertaining, mixing flowers and fashion, and much more.

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9781844007127

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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author: Erika Knight
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For the first time in her distinguished career, knitwear and crochet designer Erika Knight has moved into an entirely new area of craft. In Beads & Buttons, she applies her unique flair for colour, texture and design to beading, presenting a collection of 25 must-have jewellery projects.The book is divided into three themes, Natural, Playful and Vintage. Using driftwood, pebbles and shells, hemp twine or leather thonging, the Naturals projects reflect a modern mood within accessories for relaxed, easy-wear simplicity from a simple stone pendant on brightly coloured suede to a beaded cuff bracelet on wire and a pearl and wooden bead cluster necklace. Playful combines vibrant colour with unusual textures, such as crochet and felt, to create bold statement pieces including yarn covered beads with pompons and glass beads encapsulated in knitting. Finally, the Vintage designs epitomise fashion's ongoing love for antique glass, silver and ... more

 
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9781849450256

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9781742660400

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NZ$ 32.00 each
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Author: Murdoch Books
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Patchwork is one of the most satisfying and enduring of crafts; a pleasure for the sewer to make and an endless source of delight for those who live with the results of their labour, be it a quilt for a bed, a wall hanging or a cushion. Patchwork quilting allows for great creativity and, when a quilt is handed down through generations, it rightly takes on heirloom status. This is an essential source book of instructions for making 12 beautiful traditional quilts, both hand-stitched and machine-worked. It includes fabric requirements, cutting details and sewing information as well as many of the most popular blocks and patterns. Applique and other embellishments, piece work and crazy patch designs are all featured. Pattern sheets are included in a handy pocket at the back of the book.

 
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9789814276528

Essential Ikebana order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
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9781589233928

Faux Florals and Candles order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Hardback
Author: Laura Maffeo
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Centerpieces in bloom, candlelit walkways, perfect accessories for flower girls and groom - these are just a few of the many decorative details in "Faux Florals and Candles". There are a wide range of projects and additional design ideas for the planning, ceremony, and celebration. Readers can choose from among the easy step-by-step projects, or look for inspiration in the photo gallery of design ideas to create their own signature style.

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9781856267175

Flower Arranging Made Simple order quantity
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NZ$ 50.00 each
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Author: Jamie Aston
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Do you wish you had more confidence in arranging flowers, whether for a simple vase, a dinner party or even a buttonhole for a special event?

Jamie Aston does away with the old-school rules, guiding you through 40 exciting and achievable projects, each one broken down into simple steps you can follow at home.
Chapters include Flowers for the Home (displays for the kitchen, hall, bedroom and bathroom), Flowers as Gifts (hand-tied bouquets, hatboxes, small posies, gift-wraps), Event Flowers (casual get-togethers and formal dinner parties), Wedding Flowers (simple bouquets, buttonholes and hairpieces), and Festive Flowers (wreaths, table centres and garlands).
Jamie also gives you plenty of design tips and talks you through how to use vases to their best, as well as floristry tools and techniques.


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ISBN / ISSN:
9781840924701

Making Leather Handbags order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Ellen Goldstein-Lynch
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For anyone who feels she can never have too many handbags, this book is for you. Crafters, sewers and lovers of handbags and leather goods are invited to take a one-on-one course in handbag and accessory construction and design with Making Leather Handbags. Written by three accomplished professors from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, this book takes a fun approach to fashionable designs that are not only beautiful but also simple to create. Learn how to construct fabulous handbags and other accessories including a mobile phone and makeup case, a belt, a wallet and more. All projects are made from garment-weight leathers and can be created on a typical home sewing machine.

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9781842157053

Making Your Own Pop-up Cards order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Isabel Stanley
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The magical qualities of three-dimensional and moving books have universal appeal, and this book offers a clear and practical guide to the craft for all levels of artist, from the home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects. Starting with the most basic techniques, the book progresses as a teaching course through one-piece and then multi-piece designs, covering everything the reader will need to become a master of pop-ups. Detailed descriptions, step-by-step photography and artworks, and further examples for experimentation accompany each technique. A second section on design then explains how to adapt and combine these various techniques for use with different subjects. The range of possibilities is endless, and an inspiring gallery of designs created by professionals, amateurs and students displays the fantastic versatility of paper pop-ups, providing a source for further ideas. Written by paper engineer Paul ... more

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9781847242839

Spot the Difference order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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9781845977641

Wedding Flowers order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: Antonia Swinson
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Flowers are an essential part of any wedding. This invaluable little book offers plenty of floral ideas for your big day, each pictured with notes to tell you what the flowers are and suggest finishing touches. In Flowers for the Bride, traditional and contemporary bouquet styles are covered, plus a colour spectrum from ivory to hot pink. Flowers for Bridesmaids includes posies to suit every attendant, plus floral bags and hair decorations. Buttonholes and Corsages range from classic to cutting-edge, while Flowers for the Reception encompasses decorating tables and chairs, plus original ideas for place names. With "Wedding Flowers", you can plan the look of your whole day with confidence.

 
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