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Craft

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*Reference Items
*Magazines
*Databases
*Internet Sites

 

Search the Catalogue

Search the catalogue by Author, Keyword or Subject.

General Keyword Search

To search the catalogue try these Keywords:

Subject Search

Subject Dewey Numbers
Beadwork 745.582
Christmas decorations 745.59412
Dollhouses 745.5923
Embroidery 746.44
Flower arrangement 745.92
Folk art 745.723
Glass craft 748.5
Handicrafts 745.59
Kites 629.133
Masks 391.43, 736.4
Pottery 738.1
Quilting 746.46
Scrapbooking 745.593
Sculpture 730
Toy making 745.592
Woodwork 648.08
Wreaths 745.92


Browse on the shelves - using the Dewey Numbers above.

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Reference Items

When researching craft, the Reference Collection is a good place to start. Items in the Reference section are not for loan. Please do not hesitate to ask the Reference staff for assistance.

Title Dewey Numbers
Creating pictures with calligraphy R 745.6 VIN
Dictionary of leather-working tools R 685.0284 SAL
The potter's dictionary of materials and techniques R 738.103 HAM
Stitch dictionary R 746.44 GAN

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blue and yellow vasesMagazines

Magazines in our Library that focus on craft are:

Magazines Locations
Australian Beader Ipswich
Anna : creative needlework & crafts Ipswich, Plains
Australian country craft and decorating Ipswich, Mobile
Australian homespun Ipswich
Australian Patchwork & Quilting Plaza
Australian Quilters Companion Plains
The Australian woodworker Ipswich, Plains
Bead & Button Plaza
British Patchwork & Quilting Ipswich
Burda Ipswich, Plaza, Plains
Crafts beautiful Plains
Crochet world Ipswich
The doll's house magazine Ipswich
Down under quilts Ipswich
For keeps : creative scrapbooking Ipswich, Plaza
Get Creative Plains, Plaza
Handmade Ipswich
Inspirations Ipswich
Scrapbooking Memories Ipswich, Plains
Stamping & Papercraft Plaza
Vogue knitting International Ipswich

 

Databases

Databases index information in books, magazines and journals. Some give access to full text articles. Try these databases available within the library and via the Library web site.

Online

Australian/New Zealand Reference Centre - some Australian content, some full text.

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Internet Sites

The following sites are provided as a starting point in your exploration of what is available about craft on the Internet.

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Australian Women's Weekly Craft Classics - the web site of Australia's popular magazine. An archive of their requested craft classics.

Better Homes and Gardens

Craft Site Directory - your guide to arts and crafts on the Internet.

Craftideas.com - lots of craft projects and tips from America's favourite craft magazines.

I-craft - a site by the Hobby Industry Association. Includes projects for children and seniors as well as crafting tips.

Getcrafty - making art out of everyday life.

Handmade - the web site of Handmade magazine. Includes Project Search and Craft Club forum.

Our House - the web site of Australia's long-running & popular home ideas program.

Scrapbooking.com Magazine - a site that includes articles,patterns and ideas on scrapbooking.

Computer Scrapbooking - a site that offers free patterns, clip art and articles.

Leather-bound photo albumScrapbooking

 

CompleteCraft.com.au

Creating Keepsakes Magazine

Creative Scrapbooking

Learn2Scrapbook : Information for beginners

A Lifetime of Memories

Memory Makers magazine

Scrapbook.com Neighborhood

Scrappers Hideaway

Simple Scrapbooks (Scrapbooking Magazine)

Calligraphy

The Online Calligraphy Lesson

  Page updated: 25 July 2008