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Irish Linen: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel (Nuala Anne McGrail Novels) 13 reviews
Andrew M. Greeley
Forge Books, 2008
Another Great Andrew Greeley book
Andrew Greeley is one of my favorite authors. His quirky characters live for me and Nuala Anne McGrail and her Dermitt and their children are some of my favorites. I have a real problem putting them down. I find the conbination of historical mysteries woven around a "contemporary" one fascinating. Please Father Greeley may I have some more.
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Home Decor Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing for the Home 9 reviews
The editors of Creative Publishing international
Creative Publishing international, 2004
great book for beginner
I am such a clumsy person. I never imagined sewing something until I found this great book! You can learn how to sew step by step. Each project in the book is fun and practical. The instruction is easy to follow with clear pictures. This book does not intimidate an absolute beginner like myself. Sewing 101 is also a great book, the only difference is it includes both home decor and garment ...
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French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House5 reviews
Kaari Meng
Chronicle Books, 2008
Ooo La La!
Kaari's charming style blossoms in the pages of her new book! The look is flawless, simple European. With a little basic sewing you can bring a bit of French style to your own maison (home). You don't have to be an accomplished seamstress to get the job done, either. The projects vary from basics (sachets & napkins & bags) to floor pillows, throws & duvets, and Roman shades (and so much ...
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Daddy's Ties13 reviews
Shirley Botsford
Krause Publications, 1994
Great Projects for Ties
This is a well written craft book that gives plenty of ideas for using ties in crafts. My father recently passed away and he had many ties. Using this book I can make something for myself, my sister and brother using his ties as a remembrance.
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Sewing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Sewing48 reviews
The editors of Creative Publishing international
Creative Publishing International, 2002
Great reference for every level.
I bought this book for my daughters and I ended up using it more than they. This is a great little reference book with step-by-step guidance in all your basic sewing needs. Whether you are a beginner or experienced in this craft, you'll find this very useful.
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2009 Inspirational Daily Planner (Green Linen) (Everyday Wisdom) 1 review
Thomas Nelson Gift Books
Thomas Nelson, 2008
My wife's daily journal
My wife has been using the Inspirational Daily Planner as her personal journal for the past 3 years (a new one each year). She enjoys the lined pages, with writing per day of 2.5" x 5". That way, she doesn't have to write a lot or write in teeny, tiny script. The bible verses and quotes given for each day are inspiring and comforting. She had tried many "journals" prior to purchasing her ...
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No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights22 reviews
Amy R. Singer
Interweave Press, 2007
No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp Bamboo and Other Delights
No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights
Finally, a book for non-wool knitters that offers more than just patterns for alternates. The author explains how you can substitute alternate fibers to conventional patterns by explaining their properties and best applications. She also has some very nice non-wool patterns included in the book. A book for the ...
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New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest)29 reviews
Editors of Reader's Digest
Readers Digest, 2002
Extremely Comprehensive Sewing Guide
I am a beginner sewer and fashion design student. This book has been extremely helpful when I get stuck sewing my projects. Its very clear and easy to follow. I definitely recommend. If it helps, this has been the most widely recommended book by all of my professors.
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Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of Linen Shirts, Smocks, Neckwear, Headwear and Accessories ...2 reviews
Janet Arnold
Costume and Fashion Pr, 2008
"Must have" for historians and historical recreators
This book is a really wonderful present for all costumers and especially for those who is familiar with excellent quality of Janet Arnold's books. Not only "Patterns of Fashion 4" has all the values of previous Arnold's publications, it has more!
As usual, the book is divided into 2 parts: theoretical and practical, latter including patterns and drawings of artefacts.
Just to point out ...
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Machine Embroidery Room by Room: 30+ Home Decor Projects2 reviews
Carol Zentgraf
Krause Publications, 2006
Everything from tablecloths and napkins to comforters.
Embroidery used to be done solely by hand; now the advent of machine embroidery teaches how to feature machine-embroidered designs in home decor whether purchased or made by scratch. It's a snap to make home accents using this guide: the author's an expert in both sewing and home decor and here provides tips on measuring, cutting and enhancing everything from tablecloths and napkins to ...
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Thimbleberries Four Seasons of Calendar TableToppers5 reviews
Lynette Jensen
Landauer Corporation, 2006
Great Projects!
I just received my book and cannot wait to try the projects in it. This book is full of patterns that look both easy and beautiful to make. A lot of times I'll purchase a quilt book and find that I like about 50% of what's in there. Four Seasons of Calendar Table Toppers is one that I like 100% of what I see! I highly recommend this book.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing Illustrated 3 reviews
Carole Ann Camp
Alpha, 2005
Best as a refresher course
There's a lot of great stuff in this book. From types of seams and hems to instructions on using a sewing machine, hints for working with patterns to instructions for easy beginner projects, it includes a ton of wonderful content. Unfortunately, that content could have used another round of editing, and hopefully there'll be another, better edition later.
It isn't typos that are at issue: it's ...
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Wholecloth Linen Quilts: Patterns & Designs (Golden Threads)4 reviews
Cindy Needham
American Quilter's Society, 2007
Quilters will find these more advanced references excellent
Cindy Needham's WHOLE CLOTH LINEN QUILTS: PATTERNS & DESIGNS tells how to transform linens into small quilts, using lace edging and antique-style embroidery to join and embellish linens. 100 quilting patterns are arranged by quilting category and provide full-size stencils for easy use. Quilters will find these more advanced references excellent, important library additions.
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The New Step-by-Step Home Decorating Projects (Singer Sewing Reference Library)4 reviews
The Editors of Creative Publishing international
Creative Publishing international, 2000
singer home decorating projects
This is a very clearly demostrated how-to book. It offers great ideas and the directions to accomplish the projects. I find it invaluable. I have several how-to books and this is the best by far.
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Oh Sew Easy Duvet Covers & Curtains: 15 Projects for Stylish Living
Jean Wells, Valori Wells
C&T Publishing, 2006
Stop paying high prices for duvet covers and curtains! * Super-simple sewing plus great fabrics mean designer results * Ideal for beginners--complete illustrated how-tos * Bonus shower curtain project Everyone who?s ever been horrified by department-store prices on curtains and duvet covers needs this book! It?s packed with easy ways to get those designer looks using favorite fabrics and beginning sewing skills. Six duvet covers, ...
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Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens10 reviews
Cheryl Mendelson
Scribner, 2005
Excellent resource!
I bought this book in hopes that it would help me figure out laundry. I really enjoyed Ms. Mendelson's book "Home Comforts" and I was certain I would find this as informative as I did the former. It is an extremely informative work! I am now approaching my laundry with a much different view from reading this book.
It is designed to be both an instructional manual and a reference book, and I ...
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Cath Kidston's In Print: Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home7 reviews
Cath Kidston
Chronicle Books, 2006
If you love vintage fabrics...
...this book is for you. There are some great ideas about different ways to use all those wonderful vintage fabric scraps, tablecloths, and curtain panels you just couldn't live without but now need a home. Just the idea of scanning the fabrics (ingenious!) is worth the price alone!
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Step-by-Step Sewing Course: Essential Techniques for Making Over 150 Creative Home Projects5 reviews
Karen Hemingway
Readers Digest, 2006
As a novice seamstress
I found this book to be a delight! The beginning section on "Sewing Techniques" covers everything to get you started in home sewing from knowing your sewing machine to selecting fabric. The book continues with sections on Beginner, Intermediate, and More Experienced Projects. Techniques at the various levels are also explained in detail. The pictures are very helpful and easy to understand. I ...
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Complete Guide to Sewing : Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Furnishings24 reviews
Editors of Reader's Digest
Readers Digest, 1997
V. Useful
My sister gave me this book when she taught me how to sew. It has been invaluable. And even though my cat kicked it off my sewing table in an attempt to stop me from sewing and split the spine of the book so that the pages are all loose and floating around my apartment, I still use this book all the time. The explanations are well written and easy to use and the pictures are also terrific, for ...
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The Ultimate Sewing Book: Over 200 Sewing Ideas for You and Your Home4 reviews
Maggi McCormick Gordon
Collins & Brown, 2002
A colorful photo filled sewing book...even for the beginner
The Ultimate Sewing book is filled with numerous colorful step by step sewing instructions and photos. It shows you how to make clothing to home furnishings -- from hems and pockets to curtains and duvet covers. I am a novice sewer and I found the photos in this book very helpful. The photos are colorful and bright -- not just drawings like you see in many books. This book also gives examples ...
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