Archive for December, 2008

Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle by Tone Finnanger

Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle by Tone Finnanger, softback published by D&C, price 12.99. ISBN 978-07153-2961-0 available from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
This gorgeous book has special designs to spread the joys of Christmas. Lavishly illustrated with clear instructions and sumptuous designs that are beautifully photographed, this book will create a warm glow at Christmas time.
The book is divided into [...]

Get Knitting by Gina Macris

Get Knitting by Gina Macris, softback published by Sterling in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-4027-5392-3, price £9.99 available from www.thegmcgroup.com
What you have here is two books in one. The basics of knitting as a course and some projects to get you going. Knitting is not a difficult craft but it has endless [...]

Ceramic Bead Jewelry by Jennifer Heynen

Ceramic Bead Jewelry by Jennifer Heynen (American spelling retained), hardback published by Lark/Sterling in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-60059-142-6, price £14.99 from www.thegmcgroup.com
Subtitled 30 Fired and Inspired Projects, this book is just that. From simple rolled clay balls learn how to make fabulous jewellery. Find out the basic tools you need to [...]

Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Hettmansperger

Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet by Mary Hettmansperger, hardback published by Lark/Sterling in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-60059-125-9, price £14.99 from www.thegmcgroup.com
This book comes highly recommended for its array of unique metal jewellery using cold connections. Mary Hettmansperger is a good teacher. What’s more she has given thought to the content of [...]

Card-Making Techniques from A to Z by Jeanette Robertson

Card-Making Techniques by Jeanette Robertson, softback published by Sterling in the USA. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-1-4027-5375-6, price £8.99 from www.thegmcgroup.com
I thought this book would be techniques like iris-folding, or cutting card to shape and techniques like that. Instead it is a useful A to Z of techniques that can be used to decorate [...]