Book Reviews
Vintage Hearts & Flowers
By Kate Haxell, $12.95, CICO Books, 519 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012. www.rylandpeters.com
In this step-by-step guide, Kate Haxell shows readers how to make a wealth of enchanting projects using a wide range of techniques, including crochet, patchwork, stitching, appliqu é, beading, knitting and simple jewelry design. So whatever your crafting skills, there are designs to suit you. Some projects are perfect for gift giving, and some add romantic, decorative style to your home. There are also handy tips on how to use old scraps of fabric and accessories to create cute, vintage jewelry or transform the scraps into beautiful cushions and pillows.
Make someone's day with a fun flowers greeting card that is quick and easy to make or spend a little more time and create a cute heart with a little pocket for a note to a special person in your life. You will also find a range of templates for perfect heart shapes and beautiful flower motifs. Vintage Hearts & Flowers features:
- 20 fun, pretty projects -- from pillows to greeting cards.
- All projects have quick and easy to follow directions.
- Step-by-step instructions make this a perfect fit for beginners or experienced crafters.
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- The Ultimate A to Z Companion to 1001 Needlecraft Terms - July 23, 2008
- Choosing Colors - July 9, 2008
- Crochet Kid Stuff: 20 Fun Projects - June 25, 2008
- Textured Crochet and Filet Crochet - June 11, 2008
- Crochet To Go Deck - May 28, 2008
- Vanna's Choice: Color It Beautiful Afghans - May 15, 2008
