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I love this book! It’s full of really cute (but not too cutesy), basically simple projects that anyone can make with wonderful results. I received it yesterday afternoon and was immediately inspired to get going. By bedtime, I had already made two lovely little projects and will be making more today. Perfect for something to do while relaxing, listening to music, or watching tv. Some of the projects take just a couple of hours or less. Great for little gifts. There are also some bigger projects that I look forward to making, too. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who likes to make fresh, creative, and delightful stuff!
Rating: 5 / 5

I was a bit disappointed by this book. Everything good mentioned in the other reviews is true: the designs are charming, the color combinations are lovely, the instruction is detailed and clear. However, there are several wonderful finished products shown in the book (including the project featured on the cover) which do not have a pattern anywhere in the book, and of course these are the projects I most admire. Frustrating!
Rating: 3 / 5

Often when I buy a craft book, I do so thinking that I’ll probably never do 99% of the projects in the book- I’m often just inspired by what’s in the book instead. Not the case here (though it’s still inspiring)! Almost all of the ideas really appealed to me and I can’t wait to start working on my favorite projects. The designs are fun and very unique and the ideas are fun as well. It has the usual staples in any embroidery book- (“embroider your towel!” “embroider your pillowcase!”) but some things I don’t see often- toys, scrapbook covers, and a lap quilt that I can’t wait to make on my own.

But beyond just the projects, I was so happy to see a how-to that’s actually useful. I’m tired of books with the same drawings over and over again; you’d be surprised at the number of books that don’t actually show you a picture of a finished stitch to give you a better idea. The how-to here is detailed with actual photos of the stitch-in-action next to the stitch description. For those of us who taught ourselves how to embroider, it’s nice to know what we’ve been doing and it’s also nice to branch out.

This is definitely a great book for crafts, whether you’re new to embroidery or whether you’ve been stitching for a while. I LOVE it!!
Rating: 5 / 5

I have never done embroidery so I wanted to buy one book that not only would teach me the stitches and get me started with supplies, but would also provide some patterns/ideas to inspire me. This book is perfect. It contains very clear instructions with pictures for the beginners like me, but goes on with some gorgeous/adorable projects that anyone can do (yet look so professional). The baby/wall quilt is worth the book’s price alone; it is just amazing.

I am not a person who has to only follow patterns (even though this book is perfect for that type of person) so I was inspired when reading the book that my simple doodles could be rendered in thread. I would never have thought about doing that. So not only does this book inspire you to do the projects (all but a few I plan on doing, and even the ones I won’t do right now are still lovely), but it encourages you to go out on your own and create your own works of art.

I only hope that this author eventually puts out a pattern book in addition to this book (this book has wonderful patterns, but I am itching to have more of her gorgeous work in my hot little hands). I have followed some of her work on that popular crafter message board and it is simply outstanding.

I am so happy I invested in this book and especially happy that one little inexpensive book is all I need to start in my new art: Embroidery.

Buy this book for yourself AND a friend. You will not be sorry.

Rating: 5 / 5