This was a bit of a punt in the dark as the preview on Amazon consisted of one project, a few glimpses, and the list of projects. I don't think I've seen it reviewed anywhere either, but I do like her blog and linen so thought I'd give it a try. Ooooo I'm so glad I did! I'd say I'm keen to do about 3/4 of the projects and desperate to about 1/2 of them - not a bad hit rate I'd say! So I thought I'd just quickly show a few of the ones I've got in mind:
The travel sewing kit - I love the little pincushion in the middle.
Cosmetics bag - I love linen combined with more colourful cottons. I can see this in reds, pinks or yellows too. Or a bigger shoulder bag using the same technique for the bottom third?
This little lamb softie was a total surprise for me when I turned the page, I totally did not expect to find toys in this book! But considering I have a weakness for softies I think it was very restrained of me to only go "Oh!" in a small, girly voice.
I love this sewing machine cover, although since my machine doesn't have a permanant place to live and needs to be carted around by its handle I don't think it's practical at this point. But when I get my own sewing room one day look out!
The button calendar is genius. Even Mat said it was pretty neat. They're attached with velcro, but I think you could something really neat with magnets and a bit of metal in the body too.
So this really gets the big thumbs up from me and I've discovered a couple more projects that I'm interested in since taking the photos, including a great fold-up shopping bag that's very similar to envirosax in concept. I love my envirosax but I also love the idea of something in natural fabrics. Which they do, but at about 5 times the cost of doing it yourself!
Oh I love this book too. Such sweet styling, and doable projects. I'm planning on making the button calendar too, think it's so cute!
ReplyDeleteI did make some little picnic placemat roll up things, inspired by the lettered placemats {which I still have to photograph and blog about....}. I can see myself using this book lots and lots.
And that little lambie is so so so delicious, her skirt and all... oooooohhhh.
Such a well written, styled and layed out book. Yah!
I've just found your blog and this entry - so unsure if it will show - but I love this book too! I buy a lot of craft books and might if I'm lucky do one project out of them - this one I've done three and I would have attempted the calendar, had I been able to find the fabric stamps here in Aus.
ReplyDeleteOh and I really like your blog as well.