Penguin Books Australia

Well, the good news is anyone can.  With the  clearest instructions and pictures, and  with Jenny Lord as your knitting tutor, you will learn to knit in a series of  simple steps.

Sew your own heirloom, block by block.

Quilting is an art form that's been passed down through generations.  But even if you don't have a quilter grandmother to teach you how to design, cut, piece, and stitch your own quilts, you're not out of luck.

Loaded with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful illustrations and photos, and tips for making your quilted pieces uniquely your own, this enjoyable...

Unleash your inner seamstress!

There's so much to love about sewing, from the excitement of creating your own fashions to the savings from DIY home décor.  But there's also lots to learn.  After all, you don't want projects to look DIY.  And that's where new seamstresses sometimes get tangled up.

Packed with tons of stitch-by-stitch instructions, clear illustrations, tips and techniques...

You see them everywhere-on rains, in coffee shops, on television, online . . . They're knitters, and they craft some pretty amazing pieces using a couple of knitting needles and a ball of yarn.

You, too, can become a part of the knitting nation!  Whether you have a little knitting experience or none at all, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting gives you everything you need to know to 'knit...

Amigurumi is the traditional Japanese art of knitted or crocheted stuffed figures. In The Complete Idiots Guide to Amigurumi crafters will learn the basic stitches of crochet, how to make basic shapes (heads, arms, legs, torsos), stuffing techniques, and embellishments such as hair, eyes and tassels. They will also learn how to make flowers and vegetables, and will acquire the tools to be able...

From the creator of RoxyCraft.com, a collection of adorable crocheted creatures.

This colorful guide presents twenty-one sweet and simple-to-make yarn creatures for crafters young and old. Each animal is assembled using several basic crochet stitches-stitches even beginners can easily master-and the results, from a winsome little lamb to a wide-eyed lemur, make for delightful yarn friends.

All the know-how you need to create your own wardrobe

Dressmaking gives you all the tools you need to make, alter and customise your own clothes, from choosing the right fabrics to key techniques such as hemming and hand stitching.

Create a complete wardrobe with 12 basic scaleable patterns and step-by-step instructions for classic items such as pencil skirts, dresses and jackets plus how to customise...

Pick up your needle and thread and become a skilled sewer with Stitch Step by Step

Sewing is all the rage at the moment and Sew Step by Step will help you progress from sewing student to seasoned stitcher in no time. This is the complete guide to decorative sewing, embroidery and needlepoint stitches from Cross Stitch to Couching and Whitework to Beading.

Create perfect patchwork

Patchwork and quilting is all the rage at the moment and, with Quilting Step by Step you'll be making perfect patchwork in no time.

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned stitcher already, find out how to create over 70 inspiring block designs from 'Lady of the Lake' to 'Folded Stars'.

From a herringbone stitch to a wheatear – a new edition of this comprehensive guide to stitching.

Create beautiful needlework with this complete illustrated guide to stitching.

The perfect reference for embroidery, needlepoint, dressmaking, canvas work or other needlecrafts. Find advice on what thread, needles or fabric will work with which stitches and take a look at over 200 decorative and...

The ultimate sewing bible for beginners, students and seasoned stitchers wanting to perfect their skills

Whether you want to make soft furnishings, clothing or just do alterations this is the book that everyone interested in sewing needs.

This handbook teaches the full range of crafts and skills necessary to producing...