The Patchsmith's Animal and Pet Mug Rugs ~ Book Review

The Patchsmith's

Animal and Pet Mug Rugs

by Amanda Weatherill

ISBN: 9781508436584

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: 19 Mar. 2015

RRP: £10.39

   

I am new to quilting and as soon as I saw

this book I knew I wanted to have it.

I have not been disappointed.

Amanda has designed a mix of fun

and colourful mug rugs.

There are ten different designs

held within the book.

They are mini quilts so are perfect for

a quick fix.

I'm making some for my house and some

as gifts for family and friends.

I already have a list of everyone's requests

that have seen the book.

The designs are fun and can be altered

to match your decor. 

The designs also cover different celebrations

throughout the year.

The projects are;

Spring Lambs

Spring Chicken

Scottie Dogs

Red Elephants

Whales

Fox

Hedgehogs

Black & White Cats

Two Owls

Christmas Antlers

The book starts with general instructions.

It's well worth reading these before you start.

There are step-by-step guidelines to make

the projects easier for you.

I love the fact that she gives you ideas

that will make your quilts cheaper to make.

One of them is you don't have to use wadding

or batting to quilt your mug rugs with.

The tips are really useful and I love the fact

that there are step-by-step illustrations

and pictures to help as well.

At the start of each project there are details

of all the fabric you will need for the project.

The instructions are clear and easy to understand.

You can also find help at and more

of her patterns at Amanda's website.

Each of the projects includes the templates

to make each of the mug rugs.

The designs are such great fun.

I know I'll be making lots of them. 

I highly recommend this book!

   

I purchased the book myself.

All opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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I've Made Friday Week 177

Good Morning everyone!

I hope your week is going well.

I hope you are looking forward to the weekend.

I hope everyone in the USA had a fantastic Thanks Giving!

I have a bit of a confession today.

I had a bit of a self pity party.

I have them every so often

and this was due to a new condition.

If you don't want to read my waffle

just skip it to my pictures :-)

I had an MRI on Saturday and it aggravated my

neck and spine even more than normal.

I took my painkillers on Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Unfortunately on Monday I had to go to my

Uncle's funeral.

My body wasn't happy about the stress

or on the being on my feet or sat down

in a cold room.

It was a good send off for my uncle

and lots of people attended.

It was nice seeing all my family even

though I didn't really feel myself.

Anyway by that evening the pain

had got so bad that it was making me feel sick.

I rested the next day but I had to come

to the realization that the problem

with the damaged root nerves in my spine

are a lot worse than I was willing to admit.

I had a good sit down with myself

and looked at what has been happening over

the last few months.

I have been fobbing off my symptoms with it's

just my peripheral neuropathy.

I am losing the sensation in my hands.

Everytime I touch something, including my clothes,

I have a burning pain.

The way I can describe it is when you get pins

and needles and you get that awful pain

not long before they are going, that's it.

After having a good talk with myself

I'm back on form.

I have to be very careful that I don't flare

my neck up more.

I ended up at the dr's and when she touched

the swollen part I nearly hit the roof.

It is probable that the nerve is damaged

so I'll not get back to where I was

but I'm already thinking of ways to cope

with it.

It's not going to stop me crafting.

I think I would go loopy if I didn't.

Anyway lets get onto a happier note.

I wasn't sure what I had shown you last

week so I did a couple of group shots.

I'm still making Christmas Decorations

as my mum has put in orders for some she wants.

Now it's time for linky love.

Please feel free to share anything you've made.

• Please visit other people to see what they have made.
• Add the link to here on your blog so we can share the linky love.
• I will try and visit as many people as possible.
• I will reply to all comments as soon as I can

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I've Made Friday Week 176

Good Morning everyone!

I hope your week is going well.

I hope you are looking forward to the weekend.

Autumn has finally arrived.

We've spent most of the week getting

soaking wet.

Red Monster had a pantomime at school yesterday

and he is off on a school trip today.

I've been making Christmas Decorations

this week.

It's been great fun.

I am so much happier about my sewing.

I still put lots of holes in my fingers

and it takes me longer than most

but it's looking up so much better.

I hope you agree.

I've got quite a few more designed and hubby let me

buy a couple of books of patterns so I'm making some

of them as well.

The patterns I have designed myself I will hopefully

be putting online soon.

Now it's time for linky love.

Please feel free to share anything you've made.

• Please visit other people to see what they have made.
• Add the link to here on your blog so we can share the linky love.
• I will try and visit as many people as possible.
• I will reply to all comments as soon as I can

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What You Doing Wednesday Week 176

Good Morning Everyone!

I hope your week is going well!

Whilst I'm writing this post

the wind is howling round the house

at 80 mph nearly 160 kph.

Not sure how we'll sleep through the noise.

This week has been a bit different.

I'm on more pain meds.

I have to be sensible and take them.

I used to only take them when I couldn't

control the pain using crochet etc.

However things have changed.

Three of my meds have caused my heart

to speed up.

The doctor also said that when I'm in pain

my heart rate will increase even more.

So if my heart rate starts going up

and I'm in pain it's straight on the pain meds

and lie down and relax till the heart rate

goes down.

I've not been able to concentrate on

crocheting (I keep losing count)

so I decided to make some felt

Christmas decorations.

It's been great fun.

I made a first set to see how they

would turn out.

I liked them so much I decided to design

quite a few.

I've designed all the patterns

and kept copies so hopefully

I'll be able type up some instructions

so you can make some as well.

So this might not look exciting,

I've cut out all the pieces and each

decoration is in it's own bag.

Hopefully if I'm up to it I'll be sewing

them over the coming days.

Don't worry I'll still be able to show

you the first set I made on Friday.

I told you it wasn't very exciting.

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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Stylish Warm Hats & Scarves ~ Annie's ~ Book Review

Stylishly Warm Hats & Scarves

ISBN: 9781573679459

Publisher: Annie's

Publication Date: 30 September 2015

RRP: £5.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

This book has eight different sets for you

to choose from.

The sets are for men, women & children.

Each of the patterns is completely different to the next.

Each of the patterns are in both written

and chart format.

The patterns are also from easy to intermediate level

of crocheter.

Each of the patterns use a different type or

colour of yarn to make the unique look.

At the back of the book you have 

a stitch guide that has illustrations

with the instructions.

You also have access to stitch guides

online from Annie's.

All of the patterns are very stylish,

some are fun and all seem useful

and easy to make.

The sets would make brilliant presents

for family and friends.

I've already started a set for one

of my family members and am finding

the patterns easy to follow.

A brilliant mix of designs

and fantastic value for money.

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.

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Trendy Triangles ~ Annie's ~ Book Review

Trendy Triangles

ISBN: 9781573679541

Publisher: Annie's

Publication Date: 31 August 2015

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

This book has eight different designs that use

triangles in a different way to make

beautiful afghans.

The patterns have been chosen to offer you 

unique styles & variety.

The patterns vary in level of quilter.

There are patterns for beginners and for

advanced quilters.

Each of the projects builds up your skills

so help you on your way to being a more

confident quilter.

There are illustrations and pictures

throughout the projects, which mean

that you feel confident with each step

of the quilting process.

With each of the projects broken down

into easy to follow steps you feel

confident whilst making each of them. 

The designs can be altered to your own

colour schemes and choices.

Each of the designs may use triangles

but with the different sizes and layouts

they each look unique.

For a new quilter I find this book easy to follow.

It's simple instructions help you to make

amazing designs.

The thing I like about the designs the most

is actually the use of the background colour

(blank space colour).

The way it is used has a huge impact on the designs.

I really love this book and would highly

recommend it to any quilter

beginner or not.

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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