Books: Crafts
 
 







  
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew68 reviews
Amy Karol

Potter Craft, 2007

Great pictures, cute ideas, but for beginners

This book is great for a beginner sewer but for people who are more advanced should pass this book up. The projects range from simple to complex, but in reference to a beginner. There are also many projects for children and babies which was no use to me because I have none. Although I am an ...
  
  











  



  
Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff13 reviews
Kristen Rask

North Light Books, 2007

Wonderful Inspiration for Designing Fun Critters

+ Sweet Book

I like to be inspired by a book and this one has caught my imagination and given it some ideas. Even the most complicated of these toys can be figured out easily - if you want to copy them faithfully. But, why would you? The idea, it seems to me, is to give you a jumping off point for letting your ...
  
  











  



  
Toys to Sew: Dozens of Patterns for Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories11 reviews
Claire Garland

Potter Craft, 2006

Great book, but not for beginner

+ Such cute toys!!!
+ pretty neat stuff

This book is packed full of really cute toys to sew. However, the instructions have much to be desired if you are a beginner sewer. I've sewn toys before, so I knew what to do, but more details are needed, such as how to sew on knit fabric (for example socks are used for the cover toys -- if too ...
  
  











  



  
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects44 reviews
Amy Butler

Chronicle Books, 2006

Projects are hip and modern

+ In Stitches: A Winner

If you like hip, modern projects with stylish fabric potential, then you will enjoy Amy Butler's book. These projects are fun and are easy to sew. So far, I've made the bag with leather straps, though I did have a difficult time locating a retailer who sells leather straps, I had to go online to ...
  
  











  



  
Plush-o-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults23 reviews
Linda Kopp

Lark Books, 2006

Funny stuffed animals

+ Great projects, vague instructions
+ Imagine
+ Sooo Much Fun!
+ Worthwhile, if only for inspiration
  
  











  



  
Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts32 reviews
Joelle Hoverson

Stewart, Tabori and Chang STC Craft Melanie Falick Book, 2007

A Breathe of Fresh Crafting Air

+ Love this book!
+ Great ideas, great photos...

This book is without a doubt one of the most inspirational and beautiful crafting books I have come across. At first glance, the photographs and fabric choices are so compelling I almost forgot the book contained actual projects and instructions. With that said, once I sat down with the book and ...
  
  











  



  
Simple Sewing with a French Twist: An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style13 reviews
Celine Dupuy

Potter Craft, 2007

Really want to give this 5 stars!

+ Not your grandma's sewing projects...
+ Sweet book

This book is SO pretty and is FULL of cute projects. I cannot give it 5 stars, though I want to. Why? There are a few projects, trench coat, bathrobe, etc where you don't learn how to make the project, you learn how to embellish it. Trench coat and bathrobe are in the materials list! Also, the ...
  
  











  



  
Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals12 reviews
Therese Laskey

Chronicle Books, 2007

CAN"T WAIT

+ various difficulties on a great range of cute!
+ beautiful book
+ Cute stuff
+ What "Plush You!" Should Have Been.
  
  











  



  
Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing47 reviews
The editors of Creative Publishing international

Creative Publishing International, 2002

Great reference for every level.

+ Good guide for beginners
+ Easy and Great
+ Pictures out of date, but nice format.
  
  











  



  
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects46 reviews
Lotta Jansdotter

Chronicle Books, 2007

I love this book!

+ Lovely.
+ Crafty, modern and cool.
+ Muy recomendable
+ Great for beginniers
  
  











  



  
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew68 reviews
Amy Karol

Potter Craft, 2007

Great pictures, cute ideas, but for beginners

This book is great for a beginner sewer but for people who are more advanced should pass this book up. The projects range from simple to complex, but in reference to a beginner. There are also many projects for children and babies which was no use to me because I have none. Although I am an ...
  
  











  



  
Plush-o-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults23 reviews
Linda Kopp

Lark Books, 2006

Funny stuffed animals

+ Great projects, vague instructions
+ Imagine
+ Sooo Much Fun!
+ Worthwhile, if only for inspiration
  
  











  



  
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects46 reviews
Lotta Jansdotter

Chronicle Books, 2007

I love this book!

+ Lovely.
+ Crafty, modern and cool.
+ Muy recomendable
+ Great for beginniers
  
  











  



  
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects44 reviews
Amy Butler

Chronicle Books, 2006

Projects are hip and modern

+ In Stitches: A Winner

If you like hip, modern projects with stylish fabric potential, then you will enjoy Amy Butler's book. These projects are fun and are easy to sew. So far, I've made the bag with leather straps, though I did have a difficult time locating a retailer who sells leather straps, I had to go online to ...
  
  











  



  
Toys to Sew: Dozens of Patterns for Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories11 reviews
Claire Garland

Potter Craft, 2006

Great book, but not for beginner

+ Such cute toys!!!
+ pretty neat stuff

This book is packed full of really cute toys to sew. However, the instructions have much to be desired if you are a beginner sewer. I've sewn toys before, so I knew what to do, but more details are needed, such as how to sew on knit fabric (for example socks are used for the cover toys -- if too ...
  
  











  



  
Simple Sewing with a French Twist: An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style13 reviews
Celine Dupuy

Potter Craft, 2007

Really want to give this 5 stars!

+ Not your grandma's sewing projects...
+ Sweet book

This book is SO pretty and is FULL of cute projects. I cannot give it 5 stars, though I want to. Why? There are a few projects, trench coat, bathrobe, etc where you don't learn how to make the project, you learn how to embellish it. Trench coat and bathrobe are in the materials list! Also, the ...
  
  











  



  
Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts32 reviews
Joelle Hoverson

Stewart, Tabori and Chang STC Craft Melanie Falick Book, 2007

A Breathe of Fresh Crafting Air

+ Love this book!
+ Great ideas, great photos...

This book is without a doubt one of the most inspirational and beautiful crafting books I have come across. At first glance, the photographs and fabric choices are so compelling I almost forgot the book contained actual projects and instructions. With that said, once I sat down with the book and ...
  
  











  



  
Plush You!: Lovable Misfit Toys to Sew and Stuff13 reviews
Kristen Rask

North Light Books, 2007

Wonderful Inspiration for Designing Fun Critters

+ Sweet Book

I like to be inspired by a book and this one has caught my imagination and given it some ideas. Even the most complicated of these toys can be figured out easily - if you want to copy them faithfully. But, why would you? The idea, it seems to me, is to give you a jumping off point for letting your ...
  
  











  



  
Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing47 reviews
The editors of Creative Publishing international

Creative Publishing International, 2002

Great reference for every level.

+ Good guide for beginners
+ Easy and Great
+ Pictures out of date, but nice format.
  
  











  



  
Softies: Simple Instructions for 25 Plush Pals12 reviews
Therese Laskey

Chronicle Books, 2007

CAN"T WAIT

+ various difficulties on a great range of cute!
+ beautiful book
+ Cute stuff
+ What "Plush You!" Should Have Been.
  
  











  






   



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