Rainbow Crocheted Blankets ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Rainbow Crocheted Blankets

by Amanda Perkins

ISBN: 9781782211570

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 15 September 2016

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

This book is a refreshing change from the norm.

It doesn't want you to make exact copies

of the blankets, it wants you to make your

own design using the patterns.

The book uses written patterns as well as charts

and diagrams.

The patterns are easy to follow and the colour

charts give you so many ideas.

The whole point of the book really is colour.

It's amazing how the different colours

with the different designs create

amazing blankets.

Amanda uses 4 ply yarn so the designs

are more detailed and more colours can be packed in.

Each of the designs are so different from each

other and I love the fact that quite a few

aren't just rectangular.

Amanda uses different shapes to create

blankets that look unique.

Working together with the different colours

she uses create many beautiful designs.

If you love to crochet blankets

then this book really will fill your time.

The only problem you might have

is deciding which blanket to crochet first.

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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A-Z of Quilting ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

A~Z of Quilting

by Country Bumpkin

ISBN: 9781782211648

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 24 August 2016

RRP: £12.99

Available Direct from Search Press.

    

This is a book that is jam packed

full of so much information that

it's ideal for everyone from a beginner quilter

to an experienced quilter.

I love this set of book published by Search Press.

They bring together everything you need to

know and put it in a format that is super easy

to follow.

Not only that they supply clear and easy to follow

pictures so it makes everything so much easier.

The book starts by going through

the materials and tools you will be using.

This even includes how you will care for

your quilt once it's complete.

 

The book then moves onto preparation.

This is so important as if you start correctly

it makes the rest of the process easier.

The book takes you through all of the different process

you can use so that no matter what you will

be able to find the information you will need.

Whether you are piecing by hand or by machine.

As a newbie to quilting this book is invaluable.

It makes everything seem so much easier.

You can take it step-by-step

and then it doesn't seem as daunting.

The pictures are so clear with the instructions

that you can easily see the process you are following.

Even sewing curves doesn't seem as daunting.

The book even takes you through the embroidery

techniques you may use on your quilt.

So everything is covered to make it so much

easier for you to complete your quilt.

Even the smallest techniques are covered

so you don't have to worry about anything.

I love the fact that everything is covered so that

whether you want to quilt by hand or by machine

you will have the techniques you will need.

There is so much packed into this book

I can't cover it all.

It's just so helpful!

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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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A-Z of Embroidered Flowers ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

A-Z of Embroidered Flowers

ISBN: 9781782211686

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 24 August 2016

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

There is something extra special

about adding a little touch to an item

and making it personally yours.

I love adding little touches to presents

that make them unique and even more beautiful.

Embroidery can add so much more

to an item and flowers just make it so precious.

This book takes you through so many amazing

flowers to embroider

with some beautiful designs.

There are the most clear and amazing

pictures to help you with the different techniques.

You can learn to embroider everything from

an Alyssum to Zinnia.

Each of the flowers has the following information:

Requirements

DMC threads used

Order of work

& the Embroidery Key.

There are so many techniques used in this book.

Everything from basic embroidery to using

ribbons or fabric.

This book is so jam packed full of different

flowers that you can embroider.

All of them are easily identifiable.

The book goes through each flower

in alphabetical order.

There are some that have step by step

instructions to help you to learn

the different techniques.

This however isn't on all of the flowers.

Then at the back of the book

are all the patterns you will use to create

each of the flowers.

If you love to embroider and you want

a comprehensive compendium

of flower designs then you'll love this book.

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Treat Bag Waist Belt with Adjustable Waist Belt and 2 Zippered Pockets for Training Toy ~ Generic ~ Product Review

Treat Bag Waist Belt with Adjustable Waist Belt 

and 2 Zippered Pockets for Training Toy

#Dog_Bag

    

Couldn't live without it now I have one.

I love walking my dog but no matter

what type of bag I put in my pocket

with his treats in, I always ended

up with bits of treats in my pockets.

Not anymore!

This bag is a brilliant idea and is so versatile.

The back pocket is big enough to fit my phone

and keys in.

The front pocket has an easy dispenser for

doggy poop bags.

The middle pocket is brilliant for treats.

I love the fact that the treats pocket has

an easy to close top so that when

it's raining the treats don't get wet.

It also means that dogs can't jump up and nick

any treats out.

I would of liked the belt to be a bit

bigger as I wear it over my coat

but luckily it still fits me.

I don't think it would be big enough

for my husband.

I love the fact that you can attach the bag

in different ways and places on the belt.

The hooks make it easy to attach.

I prefer it to be fastened in two places

as I don't like it bouncing as I walk.

Wherever the dog goes the bag

comes with me.

It's great to have everything

easily to hand!

    

I received this product to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Universal 5 in 1 Charging Cable ~ Jastek ~ Product Review

Universal 5 in 1 Charging Cable

Jastek

#JASTEK_Cable

    

Now there is no need to worry about finding

the right cable anymore.

I don't know about you but with so many electrical

things that need charging these days,

it's always a problem finding the right cable.

This is a fantastic idea that means you

have whatever you need to hand.

 You have 5 different styles of cables

to choose from:

• 1pc USB A Cable, 
• 2 Micro USB Cables,
• 1 Mini Cable,
• 1 USB Type C Cable,
• 1pc 8pin cable

The cable is only for charging

and isn't for transferring data.

The cable also comes with a one year warranty

which I am sure you won't need to use

as it seems to be very well made.

The cables are only short so you will need somewhere

very close to the plug to place your electrical item.

This is a very useful product.

It is something that it good to have to hand.

    

I received this product to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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