Sew Flower Quilts & Gifts ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Sew Flower Quilts & Gifts

by Absuko Matsuyama

ISBN: 9781782214892

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 17 November 2016

RRP: £14.99

Available Direct from Search Press.

   

First of all I would be say please don't
be scared off if you don't like flowers.
There is so much to this book and all
of the designs can be transferred to different
fabric designs.
Yes the fabrics used in the book are flower fabrics
but you don't have to use the same fabrics.

This is a step-by-step guide to making
so beautiful projects.
Absuko has used flower based fabrics
and themes for her projects but I feel
that they would be easily transferred to different fabrics.

The projects are designed to be made by
people who are already quilters but the
instructions are clear and easy to understand.

The projects are:

• Triangle Baby Quilt
• Flowers & Birds Baby Quilt
• Patchwork Pencil Case
• Patchwork Scissor Caddy
• Dresden Plate Pin Cushion
• Sewing Kit
• Yoyo Lanyards
• Floral Corsage Bracelet
• Lunch Tote
• Snack Sachel
• Lunch Mat
• 3-D Applique Mini Purse
• Heart Tea Pot Cozy
• Heart Pot Mat
• Patchwork Placemats
• Strawberry Spring Mini Quilt
• Sweet Summertime Mini Quilt
• Autumn Symphony Wall Hanging
• Winter Wonderland Wall Hanging
• Floral Applique Tote
• Scallop Pouch
• Hexagon Zip Pouch
• Happy Flower Clutch
• Lovely Vines Quilt
• Windmill Passport Case
• Big Sister Tote
• Little Sister Tote
• Happy Flower Quilt Sampler

As you can see there are a lot of

projects held within the book.

The book will keep you busy

for a long time!

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I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Kids Learn to Stitch ~ Berry & Co ~ Book Review

Kids Learn to Stitch

by Lucinda Guy

& Francois Hall

ISBN: 9780992796853

Publisher: Berry & Co

Publication Date: 7 Oct. 2016

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from GMC.

I am giving this book to my ten year old

son for Christmas.

It's ideal for both girls and boys

and that's what I love the most about it.

So many craft books are designed towards girls

and isolate boys away from them

but this book is so inclusive for both boys

and girls.

The book is packed full of fun pictures

and I think everything can be done visually

without even having to read a word.

There are full and easy to follow instructions

as well but if like me you have a son who

is dyslexic they are still going to be able

to achieve everything in the book.

I love the two funny mice who make the

instructions fun and interesting.

This book is really designed to keep

children interested.

I love the fact that there is a project

for each stitch and it starts off

super easy and then adds a little bit

at each stage till you can complete

the fantastic Hothead Helga Dragon.

The projects are:

Big Bad Bug

Needle Holder Nell

Pin Cushion Percy

Did the Dog

Bill the Bird

Hothead Helga

They learn:

Why Stitch?

What do we stitch with?

What do we stitch on?

Cutting out felt shapes

Threading a needle

Straight Stitches

Seed Stitch

Running Stitch

How to stop stitching

Cross stitch

Let's do some applique

Star Stitch

Simple Loop stitch

Fly stitch

Chain stitch

Special loop stitch

Feather stitch 

Blanket stitch

Buttons, beads & things

Wow sooo much packed into a book.

To be honest I've been using this book.

The diagrams and pictures are so

easy to follow I have been using

them when I have been stitching

stitches that I am not sure of.

It really is a fantastic book.

If you have a child that you think

might like to learn to stitch then

it would make a brilliant present.

Why not buy them some felt, needles & thread.

They could have hours of fun!

In no time they will be making themselves,

friends and family gifts.

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Transfer Embellish Stitch ~ C&T Publishing ~ Book Review

Transfer Embellish Stitch

by Jen Fox & Sarah Case

ISBN: 9781617455049

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Publication Date: 03 October 2016

RRP: £19.99

Available Direct from Search Press.

    

Wow this book is full of ideas

that I had never thought of using

whilst I am quilting.

You will be amazed how much you can

embellish and how effective it can be.

Not only will this book take you through

step-by-step  how to create the embellishments.

It will also give you loads of amazing projects

to use these skills on.

The instructions are really clear

and easy to understand and follow.

There are pictures throughout and

they really help you to follow the processes.

The Projects are:

Intersect Linen Cowl

Sundial Statement Necklace

True North Tote

Traveler's Top

Wanderlust Gathered Skirt

Orbit Wall Art

Axial Tilt Room Divider

Cardinal Direction Chair

Sundial Pillow

Pot Holder and Oven Mitt

Eclipse Quilt

Helix Garland

Equinox Greetings Cards

Trajectory Mobile

Eclipse Coaster Set

Orbit Canvas Basket

 

It's an amazing mix of projects.

They would make brilliant gifts for family

and friends.

 

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However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Sew Home ~ Stash Books ~ Book Review

Sew Home

by Erin Schlosser

ISBN: 9781617451584

Publisher: Stash Books

Publication Date: 29 July 2016

RRP: £18.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I haven't completed many sewing projects before so I

have found this book a wealth of information.

This book goes through many of the basics

that other books seem to forget.

It takes you through everything from how the pattern

appears on a piece of fabric to the selvage and

how to find the repeat on a pattern.

You will learn about everything from choosing the correct

fabric, thread and sewing needle.

It even takes you through how to find which it the right

and wrong side of the fabric.

All of the information is clearly written and there is

either a photo or a diagram to make it easier.

I love the explanations for sewing in zips.

This is a part of the sewing process I have avoided as it

scares me so much.

The clear pictures and instructions make it seem so much easier.

This book is written so that you can design

your own items for your own home.

It gives you all the basic knowledge of design

as well as all the information you need.

You are then taking through step-by-step

different projects that you can make for your home.

There is a fantastic mix of projects.

Which are split into sections:

Window Treatments

• Cafe Curtain
• Inverted Pleat Valance
• Drapes
• Roman Shades

Linens

Bedroom

• Customized Sheets
• Fancy Flange Shams
• Bed Skirt
• Designer Duvet Cover

Bathrooms

• Customized Bath & Hand Towels
• Shower Curtains
• Floral Bath Mat

Kitchen

• Quick and Easy Tablecloth
• It's a Twist Table Runner
• Color-Blocked Place Mats
• Rolled-Hem Napkins
• Pineapple Hot Pad

Storage and Organization

• Laundry Tote
• Tasseled Storage Bins with Removable Dividers
• Family Organizational Chart
• Hanging Office Storage

Walls, Floors, and Decor

• DIY Rug
• Corded Throw Pillow
• Knife-Edge Throw Pillow
• Art Clock
• Pendant Light Shade

Outdoor Sewing

• Gusseted Cushion with Lap Zipper
• Lemon Slice Picnic Blanket
• Cushion, Pillow, and Accessory Pocket for Premade Hammock
• Waterproof Patio Art
• Sheer Outdoor Patio Drapes

As you can see there are so many projects

the only thing you'll struggle with is

which project to start making.

The projects are varied and are designed

for different levels of sewer.

You can use this book to expand your skills

and make beautiful items for your home.

I love Erin's style of writing,

it makes it so easy to follow.

I also love the fact that there are clear

pictures and diagrams throughout

so that it makes it so much easier

to complete your project.

This book has so much packed into it.

What ever level of sewer you are you'll

be inspired and making some amazing

projects for your home.

This is the type of book you'll pick up and

use time and again.

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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