When we have a passion for fabric and fashion, we're always looking for new ways to showcase our favorite hobby and Heidi Pridemore's Fabric Jewelry offers new options. Even if you've never made … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Jewelry with Fabric
Sewing and Crafting Book Reviews
Sewn Spaces – fun projects to sew, craft or quilt using contemporary fabrics
If you love small projects for your home and also like contemporary fabrics, Sewn Spaces will satisfy both likings. Joel (son of noted designer Donna Dewberry), shares with readers more than 25 … [Read more...] about Sewn Spaces – fun projects to sew, craft or quilt using contemporary fabrics
Making Vintage Accessories
If you love the appeal of vintage accessories and fabrics, this book will delight. Written by Emma Brennan, Making Vintage Accessories looks at designs from the 1920's to the 1960's. While some of us … [Read more...] about Making Vintage Accessories
Sweet Nursery Chic
If you're a doting grandmother, a new mom yourself, or a friend looking to create a wonderful gift for a new baby or toddler, you'll love Sweet Nursery Chic by Susan Cousineau. This whimsical book … [Read more...] about Sweet Nursery Chic
Crafty Superstar book provides tip on how to make money using your sewing or crafting talents
Whether you sell your sewn and crafted items on eBay, at local fairs, or just to friends, there's money to be made utilizing your talents, but most of us don't know how to make our skills work for … [Read more...] about Crafty Superstar book provides tip on how to make money using your sewing or crafting talents
Sewing Clothes Kids Love and even learn how to make a child’s dressform
Admittedly I'm not a mom, except of three canine fur children, but I love looking at children's clothing and some of the whimsical touches it offers. Nancy Langdon and Sabine Pollehn's Sewing Clothes … [Read more...] about Sewing Clothes Kids Love and even learn how to make a child’s dressform
Ribbon Crafts gives how-to’s on embroidery, crafting, patchwork, bows… even jewelry!
Who can resist a book with more than 700 large color photos? The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts, by Elaine Schmidt, is definitely irresistible-- all 224 pages of it! Whether you want to … [Read more...] about Ribbon Crafts gives how-to’s on embroidery, crafting, patchwork, bows… even jewelry!
Appliqué and Hand Embroidery
If you love appliqué, you'll delight in this book aptly titled Sew Liberated, by Meg McElwee. There's not only great basic information about appliqueing techniques and hand embroidery to accent, but … [Read more...] about Appliqué and Hand Embroidery
Thread tension, stitching tips, stabilizers and more in Thread Work Unraveled
If you love threads and all that you can do with them, Thread Work Unraveled, by Sarah Ann Smith, is a must-have book. Learn about various types of threads, proper tension settings, needle pairings … [Read more...] about Thread tension, stitching tips, stabilizers and more in Thread Work Unraveled
Fabric Printing and Sewing Bags and Carryalls
You may want to add these books to your holiday wish list...those secret Santas need all the help they can get! Love bags and carryalls? Thumb through the pages of Carry Me: 20 Boutique Bags to … [Read more...] about Fabric Printing and Sewing Bags and Carryalls
Books for Holiday Projects and Gift Making
There seems to be a never-ending bounty of sewing books to tempt us! These two will help you to make up some darling projects for holiday gift giving or bazaars. If you're looking for fun holiday … [Read more...] about Books for Holiday Projects and Gift Making
Fabric Dyeing and Making Trousers
Two great books you'll want to check out: If you love cool art techniques, but don't really think of yourself as an artist, this book is for you. Creative Dyeing for Fabric Arts uses permanent … [Read more...] about Fabric Dyeing and Making Trousers