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{Book Review} Hoop-La – 100 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops

September 17, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Hoop-La, 100 Things to Do With Embroidery Hoops by Kirsty Neale is brimming with inspiring and creative uses for the humble embroidery hoop. Who would have thought that a plain wooden hoop can be transformed into so many different works of art? Kristy Neale presents 100 unique and clever ways to incorporate an embroidery hoop into your next project.
Hoop-La has a helpful section on hoop treatments which shows you how to finish your hoop. Options include: wood stained, yarn wrapped, crocheted, collaged paper, braids and trims.
Hoop projects use a variety of techniques including: patchwork, crochet, stencilling, applique, embroidery and more. The projects are not just wall art – they include: chalkboard, keyrack, dress up dolls, pockets, clock, photo album and more.
The projects and modern, fresh, and on trend. The photographs are beautifully styled. Templates are included in the back of the book and need to be enlarged 200%.

Hoop-la is a great addition to your craft library and is recommended for anyone who enjoys making small projects to decorate their home or give as original gifts.

You can find a preview of the book  here (with more photos).  Hoop-La is available from Booktoopia and Can Do Books.

Book Details:
Publisher:      David & Charles
Format:         Paperback, 128 pages
ISBN:           9781446302989
RRP:             $24.99

Disclaimer: Please note we are not paid to write book reviews but we do receive a review copy of the book from distributors/publishers

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  1. Melissa Antolovic says

    September 17, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I came across this book on the weekend and quickly added it to my wish list – but now you’ve made me want it now!

    Reply
  2. Melody says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:14 am

    Sounds like a great book

    Reply
  3. Roberta Bortoluzzi says

    September 18, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Olá amiga, tenho um blog sobre artes em geral, o Agulha e Tricot by Tita Carré, já visitastes?
    Adoro teu blog, sempre tem coisas lindas,
    tens interesse em trocar links,funciona assim, eu coloco o seu link na barra lateral do meu blog
    e vc coloca o meu na sua barra lateral, se tiveres interesse entre em contato comigo,beijokas

    http://www.titacarre.com

    Reply
  4. shawn says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    What a great book.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  5. Carrie P. says

    September 21, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    I just saw that book at our local book store. what fun ideas it has.

    Reply

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