Books

The last books I am in love with currently are the Japanese books from http://www.quiltbooks.co.nz/
I bought Joyful time and it's got great diagrams with dimensions and lots of photos. Certianly not for a beginner but great for someone who can work out what they mean and improvise.
They certianly use muted colours in a much different way to us it has really inspired me!

Omiyage: Handmade Gifts From Fabric In The Japanese Tradition by Kumiko Sudo (9780809229093) | Whitcoulls

Whilst I'm on the Whitcoulls site I may as well post the other books I have read and loved.

Omiyage: Handmade Gifts From Fabric In The Japanese Tradition by Kumiko Sudo (9780809229093) Whitcoulls

This has cute little bags in the shapes of flowers and fishes etc. really good projects for scraps of fabric.

Sewing For Tiny Tots: Sweet And Simple Clothes, Toys And Room Accents by Susan Cousineau (9781600590283) | Whitcoulls

Got this book from the library and its got some easy ideas for cute kids stuff.
Pacifier pals, blankets, etc.
Sewing For Tiny Tots: Sweet And Simple Clothes, Toys And Room Accents by Susan Cousineau (9781600590283) Whitcoulls