Tag Archives: Book Review

Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World: Profiles of Major Artists, Galleries of Inspiring Works by Martha Sielman I have been so remiss in reviewing this eye candy book by Lark Crafts! They sent it to me at least a month … Continue reading →

Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue: 25 Jewelry Designs from a Master Artist by Sonoko Nozue Before this book is even opened, there is an air of exotica – a demure look by a young Asian woman shot in black & … Continue reading →

Diane Fitzgerald’s Favorite Beading Projects: Designs from Stringing to Beadweaving by Diane Fitzgerald As the title says, this book is all about the projects. After a brief introduction by Diane Fitzgerald and a multi-page foreword (AKA lovefest) by Jean Campbell … Continue reading →

Metal Clay Fusion: Diverse Clays, Detailed Techniques, Artful Projects by Gordon K. Uyehara One of the first things I thought of when I saw this book was that the cover piece looked like some prehistoric animal, but not in a … Continue reading →

The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp I started this book some time ago after I received it as a gift. I didn’t get very far as it didn’t grab my attention and other … Continue reading →

Adventures With Leaders & Enders: Make More Quilts In Less Time! by Bonnie K. Hunter I bought this book with an Amazon gift card, because I had heard so much about Bonnie K. Hunter, especially from Katie of Katie’s Quilting … Continue reading →

Liberated Quiltmaking II by Gwen Marston I knew I liked this book when I read “Life is short. Do your own work, have a good time, and be nice to everybody…including yourself” (pg.10). I also liked this book, because she … Continue reading →

Creative Quilting with Beads: 20+ Projects with Dimension, Sparkle & Shine by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader Beads must be in vogue, because I received this book from Lark Crafts yesterday. I was immediately drawn to the pomegranate on the front … Continue reading →

A Bounty of Bead & Wire Earrings: 50 Fun, Fast Jewelry Projects by Nathalie Mornu This is a book I received from Lark Crafts as a review copy back in December. It took me a little while to get to … Continue reading →

Quick Quilts from Your Scrap Bag by Patricia Wilens I picked up this book as I was running out the door to wait for the Young Man while he went to an appointment. The title is fairly modest, but I … Continue reading →

Jelly Roll, Layer Cake & Charm Quilts by Pam Lintott This is almost a pure project book and I wouldn’t have picked it up if Frances and Sandy hadn’t talked about it over and over. Frances has definitely made my … Continue reading →

The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking: 15 Projects Inspired by Everyday Beauty by Jane Brocket My normal practice for writing reviews is to read the whole book and review the whole book. Occasionally, I’ll glance through a book and write a … Continue reading →