Book Reviews – Page 12

See the Girl on the Wall video

April 11, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This video about Girl on the Wall by Jean Baggott has been shared quite a bit already, but I must post the link here. If you’re a stitcher and you haven’t yet seen it, give yourself a treat. See the … Read More ...

New e-book: Ribbon & Fabric Flowers

March 19, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Look at this delicious new e-book from cheeky magpie! She says it “features step by step instruction with concise photos and descriptions for making 5 ribbon and fabric flowers. This eBook also features instructions for making unique leaf styles and … Read More ...

Enjoy the latest issue of CQMagOnline

February 3, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

The January 2010 issue of CQMagOnline is now live. Many great projects are included, such as a Spring Pansies Covered Tin by Victoria Adams Brown, an Easy Postcard Needlecase by Dakotah Davis, and Hanging Valentines by Maureen Greeson. There’s a … Read More ...

HEN launches NEEDLE

November 30, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

The first issue of NEEDLE e-zine is live. The inaugural issue of this publication from the Hand Embroidery Network includes features about a number of fiber art luminaries, stories of projects and trends, pieces on topics from quilting to stumpwork, … Read More ...

Book review: Woven Treasures

November 14, 2009 by Denise Felton 11 Comments

Here’s a perfect introduction to weaving, combining art and practicality while teaching all the basics. Sara Lamb’s Woven Treasures: One-of-a-kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques walks you through everything you need to know. Tools and supplies. The various kinds of … Read More ...

Book review: Felting for Baby

November 14, 2009 by Denise Felton 14 Comments

Trumpeter Books has my sincere gratitude for publishing its Make Good : Crafts + Life series, Japanese craft books produced in English for the first time. As the publisher says, “The books in this new series offer unique projects, beautiful … Read More ...

Book review: Manga Cross-Stitch

November 14, 2009 by Denise Felton 8 Comments

The arrival of this book in my house provoked squealing, jumping, and uninhibited happy dancing. Not from me; from my manga- and anime-loving daughter! Don’t get me wrong: This colorful book full of lively needlework designs made my heart sing. … Read More ...

Book review: Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy

November 14, 2009 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Interweave Press has done it again! On a cuteness scale of 1 to 10, the projects in this book rate at least a 12. You’ll enjoy every page of Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy: 60 Motifs to Stitch Everywhere. Interweave … Read More ...

Book review: A Rainbow of Stitches

November 14, 2009 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Here’s the perfect holiday gift for your stitchy friends: A Rainbow of Stitches. As the subtitle notes, it covers embroidery and cross-stitch basics and includes more than 1,000 motifs and 80 projects. It’s not exactly a stitch encyclopedia — … Read More ...

November GOS available now

November 3, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

The November 2009 issue of The Gift of Stitching e-zine is now available for download. Editor Kirsten Edwards says, “This is our 2009 Christmas Ornament Issue and contains 38 Christmas ornaments. It’s a biggie!”

You don’t subscribe? Find out more… Read More ...

Get 15 years of Threads magazine

October 30, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Threads magazine is publishing 15 years’ back issues on a single CD! And the new media will be available just in time for winter gift-giving. Threads contributor April M. Mohr says,

I’m mind boggled by the fact that 146

Needlepoint book for beginners from Janet Perry

October 29, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s some excellent news from Janet Perry:

One of the harder things I’ve done in needlepoint is advance from doing Tent Stitch to feeling confident in making different stitches, using different threads, and trying new color combinations.
That’s why