Machine Knitting Monthly
September 2015
Patchwork sewing is a wonderful pastime and here's how to make 20 fun and unique patchwork gifts with simple step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs. The imaginative, lively and easy to make designs are suitable for absolute beginners and beautiful photographs. The imaginative, lively and easy to make designs are suitable for absolute beginners as well as more advanced stitchers.
SEWING WORLD
October 2014
The title aims to bring fun and colour to everyday life. These 20 pretty patchwork projects in lovely bright patterned fabrics would make fantastic handmade presents for friends and family. Most of the projects are fairly simple and suitable for beginners and a skills section with step-by-step photographs is helpful for the more advanced techniques. With so many projects to choose from including a table runner, mug rug, egg cosies, pillow, sewing box and laptop bag there is something for everyone, and whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewer this book is bound to inspire you. Many of the projects are small and would be perfect for using up those leftover scraps to accessorise your home with your favourite fabrics!
East Kent Embroiderer's Guild
September/October 2014
The latest title in the Love to Sew series offers twenty delightful gift ideas, each using straightforward patchwork techniques with simple stitching. Full size templates are provided with comprehensive instructions, making this the perfect book for both the novice sewer and those with more experience.
SEWING WORLD
October 2014
This title aims to bring fun and colour to everyday life. These 20 pretty patchwork projects in lovely bright patterned fabrics would make fantastic handmade presents for friends and family. Most of the projects are fairly simple and suitable for beginners and a skills section with step-by-step photographs is helpful for the more advanced techniques. With so many projects to choose from including a table runner, mug rug, egg cosies, pillow, sewing box and laptop bag there is something for everyone, and whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewer this book is bound to inspire you. Many of the projects are small and would be perfect for using up those leftover scraps to accessorise your home with your favourite fabrics!
Young Embroiderers
September 2014
A collection of small patchwork gifts which can be made in a day. Each project clearly shows the level of skill needed to complete each project. A good book for an older child to do on their own or for an adult to make with a younger child. Brightly illustrated most projects can be made from scraps of fabric.
Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts
May 14
Part of the popular Love to Sew series. These books are ideal for beginners since they provide easy projects that make great gifts for friends and family alike. They are colourful books with easy to follow instructions. This book has 20 fun projects with templates where needed. I like the Owl, Tape Measure Cover, Diary Cover, Laptop Cover and Mug rugs and more. This book has been translated from the German book Patch Happy. It would make a nice present for someone starting to sew.
Crochet Addict UK
June 14
Doesn't the cover of this book just make you feel happy. All of the projects in this book give a similar effect. The projects are suitable for beginners right through to more advanced. With twenty different project to work on there will be something to keep you occupied. I love the colour theme all the way through the book but I could also imagine in a colour scheme that would match my décor. The book is full of inspirational projects that would make brilliant presents as well as items for your own house. Each of the patterns are clearly explained and pictures are supplied where needed. All the patterns are included at the back of the book. I've just picked my favourites out of the book. I'm sure you'll find even more when you see the hole book. The projects are varied, fun and interesting. What would you make first? http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/2014/06/love-to-sew-simple-patchwork-gifts-book.html
