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Craft book review

Easy Embroidery Embellishment

Easy Embroidery Embellishment {book review}

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jenny

I’ve been so lucky to receive a couple of new craft books to review recently. Last week I told you about the Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery book. This week I’m sharing Easy Embroidery Embellishment: learn to customise your clothes with simple stitch techniques. If you love spending time on Instagram browsing for the latest craft trends,…

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Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery

Unofficial Bridgerton Embroidery by Hilary Leslie

Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by jenny

As a longtime fan of the enchanting world of Bridgerton, I was beyond excited to get my hands on a copy of Bridgerton Unofficial Embroidery: 20 Patterns Inspired by the World of Regency Romance to review. The moment it arrived, I couldn’t wait to dive in and see how the elegance of the Regency era…

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Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers

Posted on March 13, 2025March 14, 2025 by jenny

I love to try new crafts so was delighted to receive a copy of Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers to review. This clever book has pre-punched pages to press out and make the flowers. Bouquet in a Book by Prudence Rogers Unlock your inner artist and create a stunning, everlasting floral arrangement with…

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RHS Collage the Botanical World 1,000+ Fantastic & Floral Images to Cut Out & Collage

{book review} RHS Collage the Botanical

Posted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by jenny

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is one of the most renowned and prestigious gardening events in the world. As well as seeing world-class gardens displays, seek expert advice and workshops, as well as the immersive cultural experience of attending RHS Chelsea, which we were able to do for…

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Make a Vision Board book cover

Make a Vision Board: A Manifesting Collage Book by CanDace Johnson

Posted on May 23, 2024May 24, 2024 by jenny

We were recently gifted a copy of Make a Vision Board which has recently been published by Laurence King. We love to make our own collages, which are essentially a collection or combination of different pictures. This book is a source book which can help you make a vision board, one of the most powerful…

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All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make

{book review} All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make

Posted on April 29, 2024 by jenny

I love working with felt so was delighted to be asked to review All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make by Jo Lochhead which has been published by SearchPress. This is part of a fun series of pocket-sized books, which each contain 20 brand-new projects. All-New 20 Felt Flowers to Make The 20 projects include eucalyptus…

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The Ultimate Sewing Machine Mastery {book review}

Posted on March 1, 2024March 3, 2024 by jenny

I love sewing and am always on the look out for ways to improve myself. I was recently gifted a copy of The Ultimate Sewing Machine Mastery by Katie Matthews. The Ultimate Sewing Machine Mastery: Tips from a Female Engineer for Flawless Stitches Katie Matthews is a sewing machine engineer and business owner of K&B…

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Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio

Macramé Christmas by Isabella Strambio {book review}

Posted on December 2, 2023 by jenny

I love a handmade Christmas. This year I have been working towards a Christmas tree decorated only with handmade ornaments. Obviously this will be for me, because my kids still insist on decorating our main tree with every decoration they can find! Handmade decorations and macramé remain just as popular as ever. If you want…

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November crafting

Posted on November 30, 2023December 2, 2023 by jenny

November was a great month for crafting, albeit a very busy one with birthdays and Christmas preparation. I stitched a gorgeous bird hoop for my husband for Christmas featuring a robin. This was a quick and easy make, but very satisfying. I’ve been experimenting with large cross stitch on felt and stitched initial hoops for…

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Welcome to the gingerbread house blog. I’m Jenny, London mum of two teens. Craft and family lifestyle blogger, occasional baker of gingerbread. Find out more about us, our latest crafts, and be inspired by our days out. Contact me jenny@the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

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