I borrowed a copy of Sew Liberated by Meg McElwee at my local library. I have been on the waiting list for the book for a couple of months and was pleased to finally have a chance to look through it. I am a big fan of appliqué and the book has 20 projects to incorporate elements of appliqué into projects for house and home; projects for babies and children; and projects for spoiling yourself.
The book includes full sized pattern pieces in a handy envelope inside the back cover. The projects are modern, fresh, and contemporary and would appeal to the new generation of sewers. Projects are suited for the beginner through to the more experienced sewer.
Some of my favourite projects are:
All in all, I would recommend Sew Liberated. It has lots of useful and inspiring projects that can be easily customised with a few simple appliqué techniques.
I hope to do another library run tomorrow – there are a few other sewing books waiting for collection. Reading about crafty things is about all I have managed to do this week on the crafting front. I am hoping to tackle a few projects next week when my work commitments settle down.
OH thanks for sharing this little review, I have been looking at this book for a while now…Good idea I might try the library! :)Merci x
This looks like another great book to keep an eye out for 🙂 Hope you find time to craft again soon…it’s a battle sometimes, isn’t it?
nice book feel likereading,..:-)
Wonderful-looking projects… I really like those bags and the pillow cover! Will add this one to my list. Thanks, Lisa :o) ((HUGS))
I really love that first bag – sewing some new bags for myself is big on my “to-do list”. I would really love some new ones and all the ones from the bag shops leave me a bit cold.
Thanks for the review. I especially love the tree pillows. Wishing you find time to sew soon!
Great review of this book! Looks like several fun projects to get lost in. I’ve always loved that skirt on the cover. Thanks for the sneak peak inside.
It’s great to see inside this book, it’s been on my wish list for a while. I think I’ll have to check out if my library has it too!
Thanks for the reminder Lisa — I always forget about the library! Looks like there are some really fun projects in Sew Liberated too.
Oh, Lisa, the magazine looks great!! Wish I could get one!! I do enjoy appliqué techniques!!
Thanks for the gorgeous post!!!
Bela.
Can you please bring the book to our bloggy catch up tomorrow, it looks gorgeous 🙂
thanks for the tip. looks like a fabulous magazine with lots of great ideas.
That little lunch satchel looks tempting!
This looks like a fabulous book. I’m running to my computer to try and find it listed at my library. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Maureen
Looks like an awesome book
definitely a book to look out for! thanks for the peek!
I’m your newest follower 🙂 and I am HAPPY I found you!
Looks like a fabulous book! thanks for sharing!
Im loving that cushion idea, it would be great for our new living room!
I looked through this book for the first time the other night with the quilting girls. Will be going to book depository on pay day love the camera bag.
Ooh! I really like that last one – the pillow. I wish I was a sewer 🙁
I’m so glad I found time to stop by for a visit today. Thanks for the book review. I copied down the title/author and am going to see if my library has a copy, too!! I liked your favorite choices. ~karen
After reading your book review I learned that my local library has access to this fascinating book. Thanks!
Have a good weekend!
~Judy
i have not boughten this book yet. it looks good, now even more so. i have so many books right now that i have not thoroughly taken advantage of, meaning i have not made one thing from them, shame on me! thank you for the pics, definately looks inviting. this is my first stop by to say hello, hello. love your space here and all that you share 🙂
I looked at this book a few weeks back but hesitated. Its always hard to choose a book when all you can see is the front cover. I really appreciate it when you review a book, it makes my decision nice and easy.
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I Just came across your blog! I love it! I bought “Sew Liberated” when it first came out and love EVERY SINGLE project!!!
Thanks, Lisa, it looks like I could have this book, too!