Sarah and I had a big day of Christmas shopping this week and now have lots of gift wrapping to do. We love to buy books as gifts - there is such a huge range of titles available and you can usually find the perfect book that suits the interests of … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Paper Blooms, and Quick and Easy Quilting Patterns
Paper Blooms, 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations, & More, by Jeffrey Rudell is brimming with innovative and modern flower designs. The flowers can be used as elegant home décor accents or to decorate your next … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Crochet Titles
Crochet lovers will be inspired by these two new titles.The Finer Edge - Crocheted Trims, Motifs, and Borders, by Kristin Omdahl is a collection of 40 different edging designs that can be used as trims or finishes to other projects, or can be … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Christmas Craft Titles
Christmas is our favourite time of the year and it never fails to inspire us to engage in crafting and baking. We recently received two Christmas craft titles filled with loads of holiday craft/sewing inspiration. If you are starting to plan some … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Celebrate With a Stitch
Celebrate with a Stitch by Mandy Shaw includes over 20 sewing, stitching, and embroidery projects for every occasion. The book is all about celebrating special events like a new baby, a wedding, birthdays and Christmas, by making and creating special … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Hoop-La – 100 Things to do with Embroidery Hoops
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? … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Sewing Titles
We have two new titles for sewing lovers today.Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses by Sweet Seams contains more than 25 easy, pattern free designs for little girls. The dresses all start with a basic T-Shirt. Fabric and embellishments are then added to … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Playing with Paper, & The Ultimate Handbook for Paper Crafters
If you love working with paper as much as we do, you will love these new titles.Playing with Paper {Illuminating, Engineering, and Reimagining Paper Art} by Helen Hiebert is a delightful collection of paper techniques and projects, that will have … [Read more...]
