Zakka Handmades by Amy Morinaka contains a delightful collection of 24 projects sewn from natural fabrics to help organise, adorn, and simplify your life. Zakka is a Japanese term that refers to small household goods used in everyday life.We were so … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Tilda’s Seaside Ideas and Fairy Tale Wonderland
We love the gorgeous sewing and papercraft projects designed by Tilda's Tone Finnanger. We were delighted when two of her newest titles arrived in our post office box recently.Tilda's Seaside Ideas by Tone Finnanger, is a sweet collection of sewing, … [Read more...]
Zakka Handmades
Just a quick update to let you know that we are part of the blog tour for Zakka Handmades - 24 Projects Sewn from Natural Fabrics to Help Organize, Adorn, and Simplify Your LifeBy Amy Morinaka.The tour kicks off on June 24. Stop back here on … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} New Crochet Titles
We have three new crochet titles to review today for yarn lovers. So whether you like to crochet amigurumi, hats/beanies, scarves, toys, bags, or home décor items, you are bound to find something in these titles to inspire your next crochet project. … [Read more...]
{Book Reviews} Patchwork Gifts, and Stitch Savvy
We are reviewing a couple of titles today that will interest sewists and quilters. If you love to sew small projects for gifts, home decor, clothing etc, then you will find plenty of inspiration in these two new titles.Pretty Patchwork Gifts by Helen … [Read more...]
{Book Review and Giveaway} So Pretty Felt by Amy Palanjian
Felt is one of our favourite craft mediums - it is colourful, it comes in different thickness, and it doesn't fray. If you love felt as much as we do, you will love So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian. It is new publication from Chronicle Books, that … [Read more...]
{Book Review + Giveaway} Large Block Quilts by Vickie Eapen
{photo credit}Vickie Eapan, the quilter from Spun Sugar Quilts, has just released her first quilt book, Large Block Quilts. The book includes 16 Quilt designs made from large blocks that are quick and easy to construct. They would be perfect for when … [Read more...]
{Book Review} Like Grandma Used to Make
Like Grandma Used to Make, by Rebecca Sullivan, is a beautifully styled book which celebrates and preserves the the recipes and home skills from Grandmothers everywhere.The book shares more than 100 recipes and home crafts. What we love most about … [Read more...]
