I have a bit of an addiction to craft books, I’ll admit it. Another one arrived in the mail yesterday. It is the classic, Densye Schmidt Quilts (2005). I have often seen this book referenced by bloggers and was unable to find a copy in the local library system. I found it here.
The book has 30 projects – 20 are smaller sewing projects with many suitable for a beginner including eye pillow, cards, oven mitt and slippers.
It also includes 10 of her stunning quilts. My goal this year is to make a few projects using only solids.
I have another book on order and then I had better restrain myself! But just in case I feel the need to go book shopping again, what is your favourite craft/sewing book that you would recommend?
yes I have seen that book too – I love the tattered looking kitties! – and such great photography
That is great book, very inspiring! I guess your kinda aholic isn’t as bad as some others!!
I love the photo’s, I have read quite a lot about it but never seen the book. This could be another I need to find!
Im SO GLAD its hard and VERY expensive to get those books here because i love buying them … i ordered some from Amazon, only cooking ones, i was happy that i could afford them, and some were sent by friends đ
I want Crafts one, maybe in a future, there is something magic about those books … you can feel inspired with seconds!
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LOL – me too! I own Denyse’s book but STILL haven’t made anything from it yet. There are so many wonderful projects in that one. I just received Melissa Averino’s Small Stash Sewing book, which I will be reviewing tomorrow.
I love this book – I often pull it out and flick through it.
Another bookaholic here! And buying from Book Depository is such great service.
LOL Lisa…noooooo, don’t stop buying them! I love looking through them when we catch up đ
I have pre-ordered Janelle Wind’s new book, and I’m imagining it will be fabulous!
Hi Lisa, we belong to the Bookaholics Anonymous group don’t we :)Can’t wait to look through your new books soon and vice versa.
I’m a bookaholic too. I’ve been refraining lately. Hopefully the bookaholic disease is contagious.
My favs are the Sew Pretty Homestyle books by Tone Finnanger, but i have to admit my obsession is more with cookbooks.
I also love my crafty books…am finding my favourite at the moment is Tilda’s Crafting Friends. I have made 2 snails, 2 bumble bees and cat from the book so far.
Anni Downs, Gail Pan, Leanne Beasley, gosh I could just go on and on…lol!
Lisa
I’m a bit like Natalie, i am a cookbookaholic, although those solid quilts do look very appealing especialy the orange one. I have just ordered sashiko fabric, needles and thread from the link you gave me. Is the thread like DMC and you use a couple of strands or is it one strand and do you embroider with a hoop? Just have to be prepared for when it arrives so i can start straight away.
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Temptation, get behind me!!! Lots of love, Amanda xxx
I’m awaiting the arrival of Kaffe’s Spectacular quilts new book and the previous Romantic Quilts book. I don’t often buy books and when I do I have to love most of what’s inside. Kaffe never disappoints.
Love your blog, Lisa. Isn’t Book Depository the best! There are so many lovely craft books out there and you have just put more temptation in my way!Best wishes from chilly Ballarat.
I just love books, especially craft books. But my new obsession would have to be sewing books. I just received “I Love Patchwork” (thanks to you) and I am itching to get into it.
This weekend looks like the perfect place to start.
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I am excited to see what you make from your new book!
My favorite is a little book-azine (published 6 times/year by Northridge Media) called “Simply Handmade.” Quick and easy papercraft and sewing. đ
I just discovered your blog and I absolutely LOVE it!
THANK YOU ~
It’s a great book, isn’t it? I’m very tempted to make the orange solid quilt or something very similar.
Books, oh for the love of books. I love books also. I can spend a whole evening looking (and drooling) through craft books.
Hi Lisa đ
I’m such a book nut… my fave right now would be Scandinavian Needlecraft. Beautiful colours, gorgeous projects and nice eye candy.
BTW ~ I love your So Fresh Peg Bucket! Gotta make one, clever idea to add a clip.
Cheryl x
I’m a bookaholic too, I have this one and love it, tho I’m yet to create from it! Love that zig zag quilt. I might have a little book giveaway on my blog tomorrow, keep an eye out! xo
another bookaholic here, I’m so thankful for amazon… I really like Amy butler and kaffe fassets books, and the quilter Sandra Meech.
Hi Lisa!
I am also a fellow book-a-holic! I crave quilting books..ummm..I need them for their inspiration.
Another book that you might like is City Quilts by Cherri House! I got it at Quilt Market and I can’t put it down!
See you at the next book-a-holic meeting.
Hi Lisa đ
I have to physically prevent myself from buying more craft books these days đ But fortunately I already own this one đ I’ve made several projects from it and love Denise’s style. Yours too!