Category Archives: craft book reviews

Review: Quilting Arts In Stitches 3

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Lynda

I just downloaded this newly released emag the other day from Interweave. I’ve really enjoyed the first two issues and was anxious to see what they came up with this time.   This issue offers a variety of articles and … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Growing Up Sew Liberated

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Lynda

GIVEAWAY WINNER – #4 – Eileen of New York! Well, it’s time for another craft book giveaway! This one is the brand new release from Interweave: “Growing Up Sew Liberated – making handmade clothes and projects for your creative child.” … Continue reading →

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Handcrafted Jewelry Studio Review

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Lynda

Although I would not give up my “real” books and magazines, I really like some of these new emags. When I was given the opportunity to review this, I wasn’t sure. However, I really liked In Stitches emag, so I’d … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: The Printed Pattern

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lynda

Giveaway Winner – #7 Debi Ziemer of Louisville, KY Today’s book review and giveaway is for The Printed Pattern – Techniques and Projects for Inspiring Printmaking and Surface Design by mother and daughter team, Rebecca and Yvonne Drury whose line … Continue reading →

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Review – In Stitches Vol 2

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lynda

Since we bought identical cameras for Christmas, I’ve been wanting to make a cover for my camera strap to distinguish my camera from hubby’s. I just had no idea where to start and this might have been one of those … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: The Artful Bird

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lynda

Winner is #3 – Kathy Sands from Illinois – Congrats! Thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned for more giveaways! What a delightful book I received to review recently. I will be giving The Artful Bird: Feathered Friends to Make … Continue reading →

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The Beaded Edge Giveaway

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Lynda

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRENDA #1 – GIVEAWAY CLOSED I was recently sent this just-released book by Interweave to review. I’m giving it away to one lucky reader. Read on about the giveaway. The subtitle for this book “Inspired Designs for Crocheted … Continue reading →

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My top 2010 craft books

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Lynda

I have had so much fun this year reviewing craft books. There have been so many wonderful ones that have crossed my desk. For my column in The Evansville Courier I picked out my favorites of the new releases. Any … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: World’s Best Origami book

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lynda

GIVEAWAY CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS ADRIAN! Another Giveaway! Read on. Have you ever made paper airplanes? If you have, then you’ve created origami, an ancient Japanese art form. The first chapter covers the basics including papers, tips on proper folding, the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Threads: the Basics and Beyond

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Lynda

Threads the basics and beyond is the seventh title in this “basics and beyond” series by Landauer Publishing. I absolutely loved Fabric Embellishing which I reviewed earlier in the year. First of all, I really like books that are spiral-bound … Continue reading →

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