The Knitter’s Bible Knitted Homestyle, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3313-6, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
With a little better editing I thought this book could have been so much stronger. I like the aran throw and striped bath mats. Event he dog blanket almost passes muster but when we get to the knitted cakes and baskets, [...]
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Knitted Homestyle
Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts
Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts, hardback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3635-9, price 19.99 from www.davidandcharles.com
A comprehensive guide to many crafts, this book has its strengths and weaknesses. I enjoyed the wirework section, but found the tin punching far too basic – there are wonderful books on this subject. On the whole the book covers most [...]
Free & Easy Stitch Style by Poppy Treffry
Free & Easy Stitch Style by Poppy Treffry, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3160-6, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
If you like rough edges, uneven stitching and mismatched fabrics, this is the book for you. I find the projects a little too unfinished, but that’s not to say that you cannot neaten off your edges. I like [...]
Home Sweet Sewn by Alice Butcher et al
Home Sweet Sewn by Alice Butcher and Ginny Farquhar, softback published by D&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3286-3, price 14.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
That sweet home country style is here to stay. This book has all the right touches to make a house into a home. Full of lovely projects to make with excellent instructions and templates. There are lots of [...]
A Perfect Fit by Lynne Garner
A Perfect Fit by Lynne Garner, softback published byD&C. ISBN 978-0-7153-3517-8, price 12.99 from www.davidandcharles.co.uk
This is the fifth book I have reviewed on this subject and this one is most suited to the home sewer rather than a couturier. Discover how to make everyday clothes fit. I can’t say that the styles are me, they are [...]