Mini Hoop Embroideries ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Mini Hoop Embroideries

By Sonia Lyne

ISBN: 9781782216650

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 08 October 2018

RRP: £9.99

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This book is such good fun.  

It has such a vast amount of different projects to do that you will be kept occupied for a long time. 

The projects are great fun and really interesting. 

 The thing I was most surprised at was the 

different mediums she uses 

and how she uses them to create the different designs. 

 Sonia also gets you thinking about how you can use 

different threads, colours and techniques 

to create different look for each design. 

The book takes you through every part 

of the process of creating the mini hoops. 

There are step by step instructions with clear pictures. 

Then she takes you through each design, 

how to create it and how to create different designs 

within that project. 

I love the way Sonia uses material 

and pictures to make some of the designs pop. 

Not only does she give you all these fun projects 

to make she also gives you ideas of how to show 

them off or how to use them. 

They make brilliant gifts for family 

and friends not matter what age.  

You will really have great fun making all these projects 

and coming up with your own ideas.

Great book, good fun projects with lots of amazing designs. 

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Joyful Stitching ~ C&T Publishing ~ Book Review

Joyful Stitching

by Laura Wasilowski

ISBN: 9781617455674

Publisher: C & T Publishing

Publication Date: 25 January 2018

RRP: £16.99

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This book might be not some people might

like the look of but don't judge a book

by it's cover.

Yes Laura has an amazing use of colour that

might be too bright for some people

but really don't let this put you off.

I am following quite a lot of the designs but

putting them in more natural tones.

The big thing I have taken from this book

is the techniques Laura uses to create each

of her pictures.

Each design uses techniques to bring

together an amazing look and texture.

I also like how Laura uses different jewels etc

to create different affects.

Each project has very detailed pictures and

instructions so that you can complete each one.

Each project has Laura's unique that will inspire you.

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How to Whittle ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

How to Whittle

by Josh Nava

ISBN: 9781782215875

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 10 January 2018

RRP: £10.99

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I wanted this book for my son and husband.

I am a huge crafter and I wanted to find something

they can do together.

This is a beautiful book that takes

you through every stage of the whittling process.

The first section of the book takes you

through all the tools you may need to use.

It takes you through how to sharpen them

as well as how to use them.

This is very important when whittling.

There are pictures throughout the book

to help you with the different techniques.

It takes you through every type of cut

and the picture shows you the direction

how to cut.

It is really the type of book you want to spend time

on.

It also takes a lot of practice so that you are more

confident doing each type of cut.

Once you feel more confident preparing your blank

and making the different types of cut you can then

move onto some of the projects.

There are a lot of projects to try and they vary in type.

Butter Paddle

Spatula

Serving Board

Cooking Spoon

Candleholder

Salt cellar

Doorstop

Spice spoon

Fork

Ladle

Slotted spoon

Tool Handle

Mobile

Carved Animal

Succulent stand

Coatrak

Door Handle

Comb

Pinch pot

Pan trivet

Offcut car

Love spoon

Airplane

This is a very comprehensive book.

My only negative is I would of preferred the

book was slightly bigger.

With having the hardbacked it is sometimes difficult to keep

the page open.

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Hoop Art ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Hoop Art

by Cristin Morgan

ISBN: 9781782216360

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 10 January 2018

RRP: £12.99

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Squeee!

I love this book.

I have only been embroidering for the last twelve months

but this book has inspired me to expand

my embroidery skills.

It has also inspired me to use embroidery on more

projects and to use it to add that special touch.

This book isn't just what it shows on the cover.

It's not just are to hang on the wall.

Not only does it give you brilliant

projects to complete it inspires you to

create more from your own imagination.

This book has expanded my ideas of where to use embroidery so much.

Not only do you get the instructions for the embroidery

of the projects you also get the full instructions

to make everything in the project yourself.

The pictures that go along with the instructions

are so clear and easy to follow.

The instructions involve everything you need to know

so it's so much easier for you to complete the projects.

As you may of guessed I love this book.

I am in the middle of my first project but I have

already marked a number of others I want to make.

The first chapter includes eight different projects

that are hoop art.

The second chapter is items for your home.

There are another five different projects in this chapter.

Chapter three is items for you.

There are an amazing eight projects in this chapter.

The last chapter is all the techniques and stitches that you

will need to know about to complete the projects.

This is an amazing book.

It's one that you will use time and again.

The only problem you will have is which project

to start first.

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Learn to Cro-Tat ~ Annie's ~ Book Review

Learn to Cro-Tat

ISBN: 9781590127780

Publisher: Annie's

Publication Date: 05 December 2016

RRP: £7.99

Available from Search Press

This is BRILLIANT!

Ok so in the past I have tried shuttle tatting and haven't

succeeded.

I love the look that tatting can create but I gave up.

I just couldn't get the tatting flick.

This gives me a whole new option for creating those

beautiful tatting looks using my crochet skills.

The brilliant thing about this book is the fact

that you get the tool with it as well.

What could be better!

The first thing the book does is take

you step by step through the technique.

There are clear large pictures that show 

you what to do as well as clear

written instructions.

Then you get three beautiful projects to make.

I love the fact the projects are different sizes etc.

There is a beautiful Shawl.

A Mandala

A Necklace

Each of the projects are stunning.

You can't grumble about a book that gives you

all the instructions, patterns and the tool

to be able to make the projects.

This is a fantastic first instructional book

into the art of crochet tatting.

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fast2cut® Bonnie K. Hunter's Essential Triangle Tool ~ Search Press ~ Review

fast2cut® Bonnie K. Hunter's Essential Triangle Tool

ISBN: 9781617454431
Publisher: Search Press
Publication Date: 02 December 2016
RRP: £21.99

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I am new to quilting but tools like this make it so much easier.

What ever size you require it's all marked up for you.

They are sturdy and easy to use.

I love the fact that you even get a ruler buddy as well.

This is such a handy tool.

It's easy to use and well marked for all your options.

With the tools you also get full instructions

to use them. 

There are clear pictures and easy to follow instructions

as well.

Whether you are new to quilting or a pro

these are fantastic easy to use tools that make

it so much easier.

I would highly recommend buying this tool!

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Carole Massey

ISBN: 9781782214557

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 15 December 2017

RRP: £12.99

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Drawing is something I have always previously

been scared of.

I can't picture things in my head so I think this

hinders me slightly.

However I have decided to combat my fear

and to start learning.

It's amazing coming back to drawing as an adult.

I thought this book would be a fantastic place to start.

It takes you through each step so that you can

see how to easily break things down and replicate it. 

Carole takes you through such small and easy

steps that you don't realise how quickly you

are changing the way you draw and making it

so much easier.

 

Throughout the book there are clear instructions

and clear pictures to help you achieve everything.

I am finding that the more I practice each step the easier

I find the next step in the process.

Carole breaks everything down into small steps

so that you can easily progress.

It takes each part of drawing and breaks it down

so that it is easy to understand.

The book is designed for using pencils but I used

the same principles to draw on my tablet

and it worked really well.

You start the book off with the basics.

With everything from choosing your pencils, sharpening your pencil to how best to hold your pencil.

You are taken through step by step

on how to draw different types of lines,

shapes etc.

Then it's onto how to shade etc.

You will not believe how quickly you are

drawing different items.

I did struggle at times to exactly replicate some

of the pictures.  However I do feel that 

as I progress through the book this

will become easier.

If you are wanting to learn

all the different basics of drawing then 

this book is really worth it.

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