On the lovely Ada's suggestion I have written a quick book review of The Liberty Book of Home Sewing.
The cover is cloth covered and is simply stunning. There are a large number of Liberty prints used in the projects and on the book pages themselves and a lovely glossary of fabrics at the back.
The book includes some of the history of Liberty fabrics and has a good range of sewing projects including cushions, an apron, bags, a kimono, a peacock pincushion, to name a few.
The projects are designed to use Liberty fabrics and are detailed and well explained. There is also a useful section in the book on sewing basics which would be helpful for beginners.
Overall, this is a pretty book which is also very useful for those hoping to improve their sewing skills while making lovely things for the home or as gifts.
Fans of Liberty would really appreciate this gorgeous book.
Sounds like a lovely book, might be one for my Christmas list! I am trying very hard not to spend anymore money on books at the moment! Gosh it's hard! Thanks for letting me know what it's like, Ada :)
ReplyDeleteNo problem Ada, it was a pleasure! It is a really lovely book but I know what you mean about watching the pennies! I often have to walk away too! :-) Bee
DeleteThanks Bee, we are sussing this out together! Ada :)
DeleteI think I might actually have some Liberty fabric from the late 70s (!) in the loft. Thank you for reminding me, I must look it out. It was given to me to make clothes for my dolls so I doubt the pieces are very big but I never used it and it might suit projects from this book. Nice review :D
ReplyDeleteHi Annie - I'm sure your pieces of fabric would be useful for some of the projects - Liberty fabrics are so beautiful even a small piece combined with plains looks pretty!
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Hi there - I just came across your blog and thought that seeing as you are new to blogging too, I'd say hello and welcome!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Liberty fabrics.. can happily spend hours in their haberdashery department, and enjoyed your book review. I hope you'll pop over and visit my new little blog sometime too. Happy Monday :-)
Hello - thanks for the warm welcome! I've just had a peep at your blog - its lovely. Call again soon!
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Hey - just found you followed my blog and I came to read yours - its lovely! Looking forward to reading more of your posts!
ReplyDeleteKate xx
Thanks Kate - it's lovely to hear from you - I really like your lovely blog - my granny crocheted her whole life and I wanted to learn as a way to remember her - she was a very big part of my life :-)
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