new books
I'm so excited to have Heather Ross's new book arrive in the mail today: Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching. I think it's one of my favorite books yet. I've been a huge fan of Heather Ross fabrics, and this book is going to be so fun to combine with them. There are four sections: stuff for home, etc, clothing i can sew for ME, and clothing I can sew for kids, as well as a section on sewing basics, which is really helpful and informative, even for someone like me, who has a bit of experience under her belt. Today I learned, for instance, to finish off a buttonhole with a lockstitch. Didn't know that. I'm most excited about the section on things to sew for ME! Couple shirts, dresses, pants, skirts. Love it! And they're versatile (check out the Weekend Design Challenge on Heather's website). And I love that the kids stuff is beyond just elastic waist pants and aprons. Shirts and little dresses, too. I'm very excited!!
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The other book I got today (so that I would get free super saver shipping), was MaryAnn Kohl's First Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos. We'll be having a lot of fun with that pretty soon.
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ETA: Heather Ross is going to be in town for a book signing. I'm so excited!!! I really hope I can make it!!!
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I've heard fantastic things
I've heard fantastic things about First Art-- I can't wait to hear how you like it. Could you post some of your favorite projects from there once you get into it?
I can feel your excitement about making stuff for YOURSELF. Hehehe. I got Sew-What Skirts for Christmas and still haven't made anything from it yet, but maybe soon I'll make a trip to the fabric store and will get inspired!
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