Posts Tagged ‘craft book reviews’

Urban Country Quilts by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks

Urban Country Quilts by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks, softback published by Martingale. ISBN 978 -1- 6046-8068-3, price 16.99 in the UK, available USA from www.martingale-pub.com
This book has a striking cover, both colourful and bold. The authors look like two happy ladies and no wonder, they create good design and have great colour sense. This [...]

Sew the Perfect Gift from That Patchwork Place

Sew the Perfect Gift from That Patchwork Place, softback published by Martingale Press. ISBN 978-1604680690, price 16.99 in the UK, available UK and USA from www.martingale-pub.com
To my eye, Martingale books are a publisher that has got everything right, no matter which title you choose. Layout, ease of use, instructions, design and presentation are always spot [...]

Another Bite of Schnibbles by Carrie Nelson

Another Bite of Schnibbles by Carrie Nelson, softback published by Martingale. ISBN 978-1604680584, price 18.99 in the UK, available in the USA from www.martingale-pub.com
I loved Carrie Nelson’s first book and I love this one too. For all those times when you don’t want to make a full-sized quilt, Carrie offers two sizes. Use 5 or [...]

The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric by Laurie Wisbrun

The Complete Guide to Designing and Printing Fabric by Laurie Wisbrun, softback published by AC Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-4700-9, price 14.99 available from www.acblack.com
Usually ‘complete’ books disappoint me because they are not complete, however this book is different. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is without doubt the best book I have on fabric printing and I [...]

The Complete Book of Fantasy Designs

The Complete Book of Fantasy Designs, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-624-3, price 9.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This book is the best of four previously published books, Halloween Designs, Christmas Designs, Angel & Fairy Designs and Mythical Creatures. This book has a broad base to entice craftspeople interested in fantasy projects. The book includes over [...]