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About

Can Do Books Specialists in creative, “how-to” books and patterns for customers throughout Australia and overseas. We offer the best range of craft books featuring patchwork, quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, fibre arts, papercraft and weaving books, as well as a broad selection in practical art, gardening and woodworking.

Join the Mailing List Each month we create print and digital catalogues featuring the newest books and popular backlist titles, as well as a regular selection of not-to-be missed bargains. Subscribe to receive the latest catalogues and updates on new books by email.

Visit the Showroom  The showroom and warehouse are located at 39 Clifford Street, Huntingdale, Victoria. The showroom is open to everyone from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday except public holidays.

Visit us at Craft Shows in 2025  

Ballarat Craft Alive  The Grounds, 6 Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan 13–15 March

Australasian Quilt Convention  Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne 10–13 April

Bendigo Craft Alive  Prince of Wales Showgrounds, North Bendigo 12–14 June

Canberra Craft Alive EPIC, Flemington Rd, Mitchell 19–22 June

Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair  International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour 25–28 June

Adelaide Craft Alive 11–13 July

Perth Craft Alive 31 July–3 August

Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf 3–6 September

Brisbane Craft & Quilt Fair Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank  9–12 October