{"title":"Amy Friend","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmy Friend’s work blends creativity with meticulous craft, inviting readers into the art of contemporary quilting. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eIntentional Piecing\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePetal and Stem\u003c\/em\u003e, explore thoughtful design techniques that elevate traditional piecing into a modern art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those interested in Arts \u0026amp; Culture, her collections inspire with detailed guidance and a focus on intentional creativity, encouraging makers to approach quilting as a disciplined yet expressive pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"petal-and-stem-by-amy-friend-9781940655451","title":"Petal and Stem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuilters love a well-tended garden almost as much as perfect piecing. Now they can have both!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuilters can finally create their ideal landscape with no watering required! Use Amy Friend's 40 adaptable flower, stem, and leaf blocks (plus a snail and a butterfly!) to piece together a garden scene in any number of combinations: from tropical greenery using minimal greens and creams to a cottage garden packed with all of the bold hues of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are six colourful quilt patterns, and a cute tote, designed and pieced by the author to help get readers started with their planning, as well as inspirational digital layouts to showcase just how customisable these blocks can be. Perfectly pretty patchwork!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this wonderful crafting opportunity with \u003cem\u003ePetal and Stem\u003c\/em\u003e by Amy Friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431917764844,"sku":"9781940655451","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781940655451.jpg?v=1774557075"},{"product_id":"intentional-piecing-by-amy-friend-9781940655185","title":"Intentional Piecing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalling all fabric lovers! Author, Amy Friend, shows you how to ensure the perfect fabric cuts to achieve fussy-cutting glory. Piecing with intention is all about taking the time to think about how the cut of your fabric will end up appearing in your quilt top or project once the piecing is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn each of Amy's 7 quilts and 5 small projects, she takes you beyond just simple fussy cutting and shows you how to work with all of those selvages you have been hoarding, how to work with stripes effectively and how to efficiently cut directional fabrics to yield the perfect focus in your piecing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom pin trays, to bags, to quilts and even embellishing garments, Amy covers traditional piecing, applique and, her favourite, foundation piecing. Use Amy's inspiration to create 12 projects that focus on the beautiful details each of your favourite fabrics has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover all of this and more in \u003cem\u003eIntentional Piecing\u003c\/em\u003e by Amy Friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463275069676,"sku":"9781940655185","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781940655185-intentional-piecing.jpg?v=1775030667"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amy-friend.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}