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    365 Days of Stitching {book review}

    September 1, 2023 - By 

    I am so excited to tell you about a new craft book which published yesterday. Introducing 365 Days of Stitches, the exciting new release that invites readers on a year-long adventure of self-expression through embroidery. These 365 embroidery challenges are all over my Instagram feed at the start of the year and I am really looking forward to starting my own after reading this book. 365 Days of Stitching by Steph Arnold 365 Days of Stitching: keep a personal embroidery journal: motifs, techniques, templates. Needlecrafters and journal enthusiasts can now capture life’s moments using the art of stitching. In Steph…

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    Win craft books from Pen and Sword Books

    March 27, 2022 - By 

    I don’t know about you but I love craft books. They are packed full of inspiration and I just love discovering new artists, new crafts and inspiration for my latest make. Pen and Sword Books, and their lifestyle imprint White Owl, kindly sent me a selection of craft books to enjoy. Let me tell you about them, and read on for your chance to win the same selection below! Pen and Sword Books publish a range of lifestyle books covering book binding to crochet, needle felting to spinning and all the crafts I enjoy too, such as embroidery, quilting and…

  • Sisters Gonna Stitch
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    Sisters Gonna Stitch {book review}

    March 11, 2022 - By 

    Embroidery is my hobby and I always have a few stitching projects on the go. Finished hoops are currently covering my sewing space and I love to display them according to the season. I was excited to learn that Cotton Clara was publishing a book of hoop designs called Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery guide by Cotton Clara. I love her Hoop Club boxes so I knew the book would be worth adding to my craft collection. Sisters Gonna Stitch: A feminist embroidery guide The book contains a fabulous collection of funny, sassy, uplifting embroidery patterns for the modern-day…

  • Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose is published by SearchPress priced £14.99
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    Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose

    February 27, 2022 - By 

    We’ve finally had a few days of beautiful Spring weather which has helped my crafting mojo. It can be difficult to get my latest sewing project out during the winter months, but the arrival of sunny skies makes me want to throw open the shutters to sit and craft. SearchPress kindly sent me a copy of the latest book by Tilly Rose, Daydream Journals, following her 2018 book, Stitched Memories. Daydream Journals by Tilly Rose Textile artists find inspiration all around them from fleeting memories to treasured items, sketches, poems and photographs. But how do you collect and record these…

  • 10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review}
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    10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review}

    February 17, 2022 - By 

    We were recently gifted a copy of 10 Step Drawing: Dogs – Draw over 50 delightful dogs in 10 easy steps by Justine Lecouffe to review. We have reviewed some of the other books in the series and found them really easy and fun to use. 10 Step Drawing: Dogs {book review} 10 Step Drawing: Dogs will help you turn simple shapes into beautiful dog drawings in just ten steps. Each drawing starts with easy, geometric shapes and simple guide lines, and the dogs are drawn in a variety of poses that typify the particular breed. Each drawing includes a…

  • Pet Portrait Embroidery {review}
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    Pet Portrait Embroidery {review}

    February 5, 2022 - By 

    Our little pet is now 2 years old. I can’t believe we’ve had him in our lives for so long now but I definitely couldn’t imagine life without him. I was recently sent a copy of Pet Portrait Embroidery, published by Search Press, to review. Pet Portrait Embroidery {review} The book is titled, Pet Portrait Embroidery: Lovingly stitch your dog or cat; a modern guide to thread painting by Michelle Staub. Celebrate your pet with a modern embroidered art portrait. Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach and just four embroidery stitches. Start today…

  • Boro and Sashiko - Harmonious Imperfection
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    Boro and Sashiko – Harmonious Imperfection {book review}

    July 29, 2021 - By 

    I love to discover and try new sewing techniques. I have come across sashiko before but only recently heard about boro. A few months ago I attended an online Boro stitch mending workshop as part of Hey Craft! an event to raise awareness for mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s a fun craft and I was excited to discover more about it. Boro and Sashiko – Harmonious Imperfection Search Press kindly sent me a copy of Boro and Sashiko Harmonious Imperfection: The art of Japanese mending & stitching by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby to review. Authors Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby, a.k.a The…

  • Win a copy of Boost Your Watercolours
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    Win a copy of Boost Your Watercolour Confidence

    March 28, 2021 - By 

    My son has been enjoying his online art classes for a year now. He misses the face to face contact but I’m glad he has been able top carry on with something he enjoys so much. I am always on the lookout for books to help him improve his skills so was excited to see Boost Your Watercolour Confidence: Over 60 exercises to build skills and ignite creativity by Katie Putt, recently published by Search Press. Boost Your Watercolour Confidence With Boost Your Watercolour Confidence you can learn to use watercolours with confidence with this gorgeous and easy-to-use book of…

  • Craftfulness - mend yourself by making things
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    Crafts books to add to your Christmas list

    November 1, 2019 - By 

    I’ve been sent some lovely books to review recently. I always love to share books as we are a family of bookworms. Hopefully the books I feature on my blog will inspire some of your Christmas wishlists or even purchases for family and friends! Craftfulness – mend yourself by making things The first book was Craftfulness – mend yourself by making things by Arzu Tahsin and Rosemary Davidson. What is that unique feeling that goes hand-in-hand with making something from scratch? Do you ever wonder where the time goes when you’re lost in drawing or working with clay? Are you happiest when…