What You Doing Wednesday Week 170

Good Morning Everyone!

I hope your week is going well!

The weather is beautiful in the UK.

It's amazing!

Normally we have lots and lots of rain in September

but this year we have sunshine.

It's made it a very special month.

I have a snuggly little boy home at the moment.

I had to go to the doctors for a change in medication.

Therefore I caught a throat infection.

Then I nicely passed it onto my son.

I try and stay away from the doctors for this reason

but there are times I have to go in.

So to make it a nicer time for him

I am making him his own snuggly pair of socks.

I know I started a pair last week but

I just wasn't feeling them.

The design wasn't quite right for him.

So roll on a new pair;

As you can see I've actually finished one sock.

I am hoping to spend today making 

the other one.

I am reading;

Three Silver Dove

by Deborah Garner

The story is based around a journalist

who is doing a series of columns

on places to visit.

Her journey starts when she comes to

the Health spa resort

and she soon becomes friendly

with all the locals and starts to uncover

a mystery.

I like the main character Paige

and am enjoying the twists and turns

through the story.

Anyway who couldn't love a book with

Llama's in :-)

Now it's your turn to share what you are doing.

It doesn't have to be crochet, anything you are making

is perfect.

Please add the pin to your post & check out a couple

of other people that are sharing their work 

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A Crochet Christmas ~ Book Review

A Crochet Christmas

ISBN: 9781573677530

Publisher: Annie's

Publication Date: 01 July 2015

RRP: £6.99

Available direct from Search Press

  

Christmas is fast approaching so it's time

to get the Crochet books out and start

making things to make your Christmas special.

  

Annie's has brought together a collection

of wonderful patterns to make a huge amount

of items.

The book holds 20+ patterns that will decorate

your house, or why not make some for

family and friends.

You can make everything from a 

Christmas Angel to Christmas Stars.

Each of the patterns are in an easy to read

written format. 

Where special stitches are used or techniques

full instructions are given including pictures.

You also have access to a stitch guide online

if you are having any issues.

The projects are varied and are for different

skill levels.

This means every level of crocheter can make

something in this book.

I love the diversity of the projects in the book.

Some are quick and easy and just adding an

embellishment to make something special.

Others are snugly afghan's to make your Christmas

warmer.

Annie's has so many wonderful patterns

and I love the fact they have brought their

most special ones together to make

such an amazing collection.

If you love Christmas and you want to make

something then I would highly recommend this book.

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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The Big Book of Mod Podge ~ Book Review

The Big Book of Mod Podge

By Plaid Enterprises

ISBN: 9781454708698

Publisher: Lark Crafts

Publication Date: August 2015

RRP: £16.99

Available direct from GMC Group.

  

This really is the "BIG" book of Mod Podge.

It contains more than 90 projects.

Yes that's right 90+.

Mod Podge has made such a huge difference

to a crafters life.

They have an amazing array of products

that you can use to make an amazing

array of projects.

If you haven't used Mod Podge previously

or you want to use it more then I really

think you'll enjoy this book.

 

Who knew it could be used for sooo much!

You really will be amazed at what can be created.

You will be able to add your own personal

touch to items that will make your projects

have that extra something.

 

I love how they use something simple like

lace and add it to a plain black bag

and it just takes bag to a whole new level.

It looks so expensive, unique and stylish.

  

The start of the book covers the range of Mod Podge

products.

It takes you through what the product is and

how it can be used.

Mod Podge don't only produce glue anymore.

The range is vast and contains tools that

can make things easier for you.

 

The next part of the book takes you through

the basic steps of using Mod Podge.

It talks you through how to plan the design

and how to put your project together.

 

I knew that Mod Podge could be used

in decoupage but I was completely surprised

at the other ways it can be used.

 

Quite a lot of the designs are designed

so that they are budget-minded

and are beginner friendly.

The book is split into sections;

Extraordinary Everyday Crafts

Family Mod Podge

Totally Tweens

Oh So Stylish

DIY Fashion

It's Art! Mod Podge Mixed Media

Furniture Facelifts

Retro Revival

Handmade Creations for Holidays and Celebrations

 

This is the sort of book that you will be making

projects within for years to come.

 

The projects are written in small easy to

understand steps.

Pictures are also included to help you to understand

what you need to do to create the project.

 

I couldn't even begin to describe everything

that is packed into this book.

With such a huge amount of projects

you are sure to find something you are going

to want to make.

 

If you love crafting then I would

highly recommend this book.

 

Available direct from GMC Group.

  

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

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The Crochet Workshop ~ Book Review

The Crochet Workshop

by Emma Osmond

ISBN: 9781782212201

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 14 July 2015

RRP: £7.99

Available direct from Search Press.

  

If you don't know how to crochet or you know someone who wants to learn

then this is a brilliant book.

The book takes you through easy to follow steps to help you to learn

how to crochet.

Emma is a mobile consultant for Rowan Yarns

and uses he vast knowledge to create

an amazing book that not only teaches you to crochet

she has also designed simplistic designs that are perfect for the modern lifestyle.

The projects are designed to show off the skills you are learning

and give you the "wow" factor for what you can make.

Everything you need to know about is in the book. 

You start of learning about the basic equipment 

that you will need.

The brilliant thing about crochet is you don't need much to get you started.

You are then taken through a short description of understanding yarn.

Once you've read the section of things you need to know, abbreviations etc

it's then time to start your crocheting journey.

Everything you need to know to crochet is taken

in easy to understand steps.

Each step includes a clear photo to help you along your way.

You will learn how to create a slip knot, crocheting a foundation chain

and then it's onto the exciting part of learning the stitches.

Not only do you learn the basic stitches you also learn how to join

in a new colour, increasing, decreasing stitches,

how to join two pieces together, working in the round.

You may think that this is a huge amount to learn in one

book but you are taken through a journey and you'll be shocked

how quickly you will pick up each lesson and complete it.

Once you have learnt all the stitches etc. you then get the fun

part of making projects to practice everything you have learnt.

The patterns are in written format in US terms but UK terms

are also included so which ever terms you are learning

you will be able to understand the patterns easily.

I love the projects as family and friends won't realise that

you have made them being a beginner.

The projects are stylish and easy to produce but with a big impact.

If you know someone who wants to learn to crochet

then this would be a brilliant gift for them.

Why not buy the book with a hook and the yarn for one of the projects.

Crochet is a beautiful craft and is one that is easily picked up.

  

I know I'll be making some of the projects from the book.

They really are beautiful and practical.

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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