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Book Review: The Practical Guide to Patchwork
The Practical Guide to Patchwork: New Basics for the Modern Quiltmaker by Elizabeth Hartman I am still looking for a comprehensive, basic guide to quiltmaking; a book to which I could refer when I had a question. I am beginning … Continue reading
Book Review: Ring a Day
Ring a Day: 700 Photos from a 365 Day Jewelry Challenge by Marthe Le Van This is a book by Marthe Le Van that I received for free to review from Lark Crafts. The first paragraph sums this book up … Continue reading
Book Review: Masters Art Quilts v.2
UPDATE 8/26/2011: Giveaway is closed. See information about the winner in the 8/26 post. Please leave other comments in the comments section. I love hearing from you. Masters: Art Quilts, Vol. 2: Major Works by Leading Artists by Ray Hemachandra … Continue reading
Book Reviews: 3 Jewelry Books
Chains Chains Chains: 25 Necklaces, Bracelets & Earrings by Joanna Gollberg This book was sent to me for free by Sterling Publishing. Thanks to Ray at Lark and his whole team for thinking of me. I am not a jewelry … Continue reading
Book Review: Quilts Made Modern
Quilts Made Modern: 10 Projects, Keys for Success with Color & Design, From the FunQuilts Studio by Weeks Ringle In general, I like this book. I like it because the tone is kind. I like it a lot more than … Continue reading
Book Review: Quilt National 2011 + Giveaway
Quilt National 2011: The Best of Contemporary Quilts by Lark Books I received this book to review from Lark Crafts. Thanks to Amanda at Lark Crafts for sending the book and for offering to host a giveaway! See below for … Continue reading
Book Review: Sensational Bead Embroidery
Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery: 25 Inspiring Jewelry Projects by Sherry Serafini This is another book that I received from Lark Books for free. Thanks, Lark! I will be giving this book away to a lucky reader, so read on … Continue reading
Book Review: The New Handmade
The New Handmade: Simple Sewing for Contemporary Style by Cassie Barden I like this book. I first heard about from Angela, a fellow BAMQGer who made the Bird-Watcher Messenger Bag and brought it to a Bay Area Modern Quilt Guild … Continue reading
Book Review: Quilter’s Academy Vol. 1–Freshman Year
Quilter’s Academy Vol. 1–Freshman Year: A Skill-Building Course in Quiltmaking by Harriet Hargrave I have mixed feelings about this book. The idea is GREAT. I applaud the idea, especially in light of the recent Piecemeal Quilts discussion. There is a … Continue reading
Book Review: Creating Glass Beads
Creating Glass Beads: A New Workshop to Expand Your Beginner Skills and Develop Your Artistic Voice by Jeri L. Warhaftig This is a book that I received for free from Lark Books. Thanks, Lark! The main subject matter is completely … Continue reading
Book Review: 12×12
Twelve by Twelve: The International Art Quilt Challenge by Brenda Gael Smith This is another book I received for free, presumably to review since the letter included wasn’t very clear, from Lark Books. It is really nice of them to … Continue reading
Book Review: The Mindfulness Solution
This isn’t a quilt book, per se, but it did have an effect on at least one project. I hope you will find the review interesting and useful. The Mindfulness Solution by Ronald Siegel I first heard about this book … Continue reading
Book Review: The Quilter’s Catalog
This review is LONG overdue! I have to apologize to Meg Cox for how long it took me to post it. She kindly sent me the book and I couldn’t let it go. I read and took notes and read … Continue reading
Book Review: Visual Chronicles
Visual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals, Creative Manifestos and Altered Books by Linda Woods My rating: 2 of 5 stars Amy posted a great and enthusiastic review of this book in episode 32 of the Creative Mom … Continue reading
Book Review: Creative Time and Space
Creative Time and Space: Making Room for Making Art by Ricë Freeman-Zachery My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is primarily about attitude, time and learning to say YES to creativity as a valuable part of life. The author … Continue reading
