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End of the Month Book Bag Sale at the Library 📚 All these future adventures to take plus about 6 books for my free bookshelf at work (not shown) for middle and high schoolers (“Wonder,” “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” “Don‘t Laugh at Me,” etc). All for $9 😃😃 Onto Saturday #Litsylove 💌 Yours are already in the mailbox @LiseWorks @TieDyeDude and @catiewithac

Jane Bull is an experienced writer of crafting and activity books for children. This introductory book to embroidery, needlepoint, patchwork, appliqué, knitting and crochet is aimed at readers aged 7+ and is easy to follow with clear photographs and patterns to use. I came away feeling more confident with basic stitches and adult care-givers who are also looking to pick up these skills can do them alongside younger readers.

3/5⭐ I like the focus on recycled/reusable fabrics. There's a lot of repetition in the projects (masks, sponges/wipes, bags, gift wrap), and the overall collection feels lackluster.

Fun and easy ways to make some unique gifts
https://discover.hubpages.com/literature/Easy-to-make-Handmade-Gifts

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4/5⭐ As a reference it's wonderfully informative with tons of illustrations and photos. The author uses muslin to demonstrate so many variations of gathering, shirring, ruffles, flounces, godets, pleating, smocking, tucking, cording, quilting, stuffing, and darts. She also shows how combinations of these methods can be used to produce beautiful patterns in creative projects. I can see why this book is recommended in crafting circles so often.

4/5⭐ Even though there are only 12 projects, it's the ideas for mixing and matching techniques that really make this book so useful. The steps and images are clear, and the projects range from beginner to advanced.

I created my own #readingbracket2024, and my January pick is The Hero's Closet!

3/5⭐ While the projects, primarily folios and pouches, are useful, there are few illustrations compared to steps involved. Considering how complex some of the projects are, it just gets confusing.

4/5⭐ I love anything to do with organizing, and this book hit the spot. These projects offer lots of variety for storage, containers, and organizers for the home. Some are more complex than others, but the photographs make the instructions easier to follow. Most of the projects are likely for sewists who have some experience already.

3/5⭐ The projects are divided into various Christmas styles (rustic, Scandinavian, traditional, monochrome, kids, and contemporary). There's some repetition of project ideas, like stockings and wreaths, but if you're really into Christmas decorations this book will be great for you.