Playtime Naptime Anytime Quilts ~ C & T Publishing ~ Book Review

Playtime Naptime Anytime Quilts

Kim Schaefer

ISBN: 9781617451843

Publisher: C & T Publishing

Publication Date: 16 June 2016

RRP: £17.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

What great fun!

There is something so special about making

a quilt for a child.

They make ideal presents and it is something

that will be cherished for years to come.

The book is packed full of fun and interesting quilts 

for varying levels of quilter.

Whether you are a first-time sewist or an

experienced quilter.

The designs use machine applique and simple

piecing techniques to create

amazing designs.

There aren't just basic quilts, there are also

growth charts, place mats, nap mats & a drum seat.

I love the idea that the designs can also be

increased or increased to create fun wall decor.

Or how about adding them to t-shirts!

If you love making things for children

then you really will love this book.

The designs are:

• Dinosaur Stomp
• Rocketing Through Space
• Rocketing Through Space Growth Chart
• Monster March
• And Z
• Jungle Jam
• Color Block Cuddle
• Princess Palace
• Little Miss Mermaid
• Nap Mats
• Place Mats
• Drum Seat

I love the ideas that run through this book.

Not only are you buying a children's quilts book,

you are also buying a book that can create

an amazing array of matching items.

Whether you are making something for

a girl or a boy you are sure to find

something fun and interesting to make.

There isn't a quilt in this book that I wouldn't

want to make.

The book has been well thought out

and is jam packed!

You will be making things for many years to come.

Great fun and brilliant projects.

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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No monies were exchanged.

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Cozy Fashion Accents ~ Leisure Arts ~ Book Review

Cozy Fashion Accents

by Becky Stevens

ISBN: 9781464743696

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Publication Date: 7 July 2016

RRP: £5.99

Available direct from GMC.

    

Leisure Arts offer an amazing array

of books and this book is a fantastic addition.

The book offers such good value for money.

It is jam packed with TEN Sets!!

Yes that's ten headband, boot cuff and scarf sets

for you to make.

Ear Warmer/Headband's are fantastic

as they are handy, they keep you warm

without having to cover your whole head.

Each of the sets has it's own unique look.

Some do this using different stitches

and some do this using different types

of yarn.

All of the patterns are in written format

and of an easy level.

The sets would make brilliant presents.

The book also directs you to where

you can follow videos online to support you.

The videos give you the support with the stitches

you may need help with.

With such a variety for such a fantastic

price, you can't get better value for money.

Available direct from GMC.

    

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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Crochetterie ~ Jacqui Small LLP ~ Book Review

Crochetterie

by Molla Mills

ISBN: 9781910254899

Publisher: Jacqui Small LLP

Publication Date: Aug. 18, 2016

RRP: £20.00

Available direct from Quarto Knows.

    

Beautifully practical.

I think that's the best way I can describe this book.

It takes practicality to a whole new level.

This is the most unique crochet book

I have ever seen.

Now this book isn't just a crochet book,

it uses other materials and methods

to take your crocheted projects to a 

whole new level.

You will learn everything from using

leather to create handles and other fasteners

as well as fabric to create linings and bases.

This book has also been designed to inspire

men as well as women.

It's designed to appeal to men to bring

them into the crochet movement.

The book is split into section:

• Home
• Clothes
• Travels
• Equipment
• Basic Instructions
• Maintenance

Each of the designs are practical,

imaginative and well thought out.

You will be amazed by the amount of

projects that are held within the book.

With each project there are step-by-step

instructions as well as pictures

to support you.

The crochet patterns are in written format

but there are also charts for so of the designs.

I love the different materials that are

used within the book and I really

like the way they are used with the 

crochet patterns to create extremely practical items.

There are quite a lot of projects that

are very masculine but there are also fun

and interesting ones as well.

There are some cute patterns for children,

I especially love the bee game.

The thing that most excites me is the

idea of following the instructions

to whittle your own crochet hook.

I am hoping this book will inspire

my son a bit more to learn to crochet.

Available direct from Quarto Knows.

    

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Practical Sew & Mend ~ GMC ~ Book Review

Practical Sew & Mend

Essential Mending Know-How

by Joan Gordon

ISBN: 9781784941765

Publisher: GMC

Publication Date: 7 Jun. 2016

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from GMC.

    

In past generations this information

would have been passed down each generation.

Unfortunately this isn't the case anymore.

I never learnt any sewing and mending skills

from my mother.

Previously most of us would use and throw away.

We wouldn't even think of mending something.

Now however we have realized

it's better to mend it and use things more.

In previous years I was almost scared

of sewing.

Now I am realizing there is nothing

difficult or scary about sewing.

This book is brilliant.

It takes it from scratch and teaches

you all the basics.

The pictures are extremely clear

and easy to follow.

It takes you through everything from

threading a needle to making a knot.

The book has fantastic tips that make

everything super easy.

Sewing straight has always been my issue

but with the useful tip in this book

this won't be the case anymore.

The book is broken down into sections:

• Buttons and other closures
• Seams
• Hems
• Fix & Repair.

There is just so much information in this book.

It's the kind of book that you keep in the

house and use time and time again.

No matter your level if you want

to learn how to mend and repair

different things then this is really a brilliant book.

This book is like having your mum or gran

showing what to do.

I have already used this book a number of times.

My sons trousers needed their 

hems moving

and I had to repair a split seam.

This book gave me the confidence to tackle them.

A brilliant book that really does show you everything

step-by-step.

Available direct from GMC.

    

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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