• 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…

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    Shadowlands A Journey Through Lost Britain by Matthew Green

    February 15, 2022 - By 

    Although I read a lot of historical fiction, I enjoy history books too. I loved the sound of Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain by Matthew Green, a book about Britain’s lost cities, ghost towns and vanished villages. We were lucky enough to visit the ghost village of Imber on Salisbury Plain a few years ago and found the village both haunting and fascinating. I was really interested to read Shadowlands. Shadowlands: A Journey Through Lost Britain Drowned. Buried by sand. Decimated by plague. Plunged off a cliff. This is the forgotten history of Britain’s lost cities, ghost towns and…

  • The Helsingør Sewing Club by Ella Gyland
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    The Helsingør Sewing Club by Ella Gyland

    February 8, 2022 - By 

    You know that I am a big fan of historical fiction so the sound of The Helsingør Sewing Club by Ella Gyland really appealed to me. We went to Denmark on our honeymoon back in 2008 and totally fell in love with the country. I was excited to learn more about its role in the Second World War. The Helsingør Sewing Club by Ella Gyland Inspired by the incredible true story of how the people of Denmark saved their Jewish neighbours during the Second World War. Helsingør, Denmark, 1943 In the midst of the German occupation during World War Two,…

  • 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…

  • The Maid by Nita Prose
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    The Maid by Nita Prose {book review}

    January 9, 2022 - By 

    Last year I was invited to watch HarperFiction’s 2022 Showcase online to hear more about some of their authors and novels for 2022. It was a brilliant hour where I was able to hear about the 2022 debuts from Nita Prose’s The Maid to Cecilia Knapp’s Little Boxes. The time went really quickly and helped me add lots of books to my wishlist. Harper Collins also kindly gifted me a copy of The Maid! The Maid by Nita Prose I couldn’t wait to read The Maid which sounded like a classic murder mystery set in an exclusive hotel. I love…

  • the 12 Days of Christmas book
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    The 12 Days of Christmas by Poppy Alexander {book tour}

    November 13, 2021 - By 

    Today it is my turn to take part in The 12 Days of Christmas blog tour. The book was published earlier this week and to celebrate lots of book reviewers will be sharing their thoughts about it. I love a festive book and I loved a previous book by the author, Poppy Alexander, The 12 Days of Christmas by Poppy Alexander From the author who brought you the The Littlest Library and 25 Days in December, it’s the most magical time of the year… For the first time in ten years, Freya is back in the little village of Middlemass…

  • The Eco-Christmas Craft
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    The Eco-Christmas Craft Book {book review}

    November 9, 2021 - By 

    This is a great time of year. Our weekends are full with fun plans and we have Christmas to look forward to (hopefully a normal one this year). I always start my Christmas planning in September as I like to be able to save money and make lots of handmade gifts. I was delighted to receive a copy of The Eco-Christmas Craft Book: 30 stylish festive projects that won’t hurt the planet by Marrianne Miall to review. The Eco-Christmas Craft Book If you love Christmas, you’ll love this book! It’s the perfect antidote to the traditional tinsel and glitter that…

  • From Shetland, With Love at Christmas
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    From Shetland, With Love at Christmas {book review}

    October 30, 2021 - By 

    I know we haven’t enjoyed Halloween but Christmas is already creeping in. I find this time of year goes really quickly so I was delighted to get an early start on my seasonal reading. Thanks to NetGalley I received a copy of From Shetland, With Love at Christmas by Erin Green which is published next month. I didn’t realise that the book was set after the events of From Shetland, With Love which was published by the author earlier this year. Both books can be read independently. From Shetland, With Love at Christmas Friendship can be the greatest gift you’ll ever…