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Romantic Home Sewing: Cottage-Style Projects to Stitch for the HomeRomantic Home Sewing: Cottage-Style Projects to Stitch for the Home by Christina Strutt
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $13.96
This book has so many beautiful ideas. All of the photos used to display these creations are pleasing to the eye. I have also made a few of the items with the provided patern outlines and everything turns out beautifull. I would say this is a good book for a beginner or intermediate sewer (for the patterns), but a wonderful book for all sewers that want to get inspired!
Where Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary WomenWhere Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women by Jo Packham
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.98
"Where Women Create..." is a wonderful book. I love looking at all of the beautiful things that other have created and it often makes me want to redecorate my creative space. You will get so many good ideas on how to organize your space yet still keep it beautiful and chic. Every woman (and man) that enjoys beauty will love this book.
Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own WardrobeSew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe by Wendy Mullin
Buy new: $17.15 / Used from: $7.99
I bought this book because I am a big D.I.Y fan. I have also been a follower of Wendy Mullin's line of clothing Built by Wendy. This book contains 3 simple patterns that you can build from, she gives you a lot of pointers on what you need to start a sewing kit and will help the beginning sewing make a smooth transition into intermediate sewing.
Glamour Knits: 15 Sensuous Designs to Knit and Keep Forever (Erika Knight Collectibles)Glamour Knits: 15 Sensuous Designs to Knit and Keep Forever (Erika Knight Collectibles) by Erika Knight
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $2.78
I love this book. I will advise that first it is not for the beginning knitter; secondly this book's patterns are not very accurate. I love this book because it reminds me Paris in the Hemingway days and I adore all of the pictures. Truely a beautiful book.
Vogue Sewing, Revised and UpdatedVogue Sewing, Revised and Updated by Vogue Knitting Magazine
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $14.93
A must have for any sewer. This has so many helpful tips that one may not be able to live without it!
Art Now: Artist at the Rise of the New Millennium (Taschen 25)Art Now: Artist at the Rise of the New Millennium (Taschen 25)
Buy used from: $7.99
This is one of my coffee table books. I could look though it a million times and something will always catch my eye. Perfect for those days that you need a little more inspiration.
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing ProjectsAmy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects by Amy Butler
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $11.62
I adore this book so much. I bought it for several reasons. 1. There are patterns. 2. The photos are very inspiring and fresh. 3. The robe pattern is worth the money spent on the book.
Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to SewBend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew by Amy Karol
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $11.00
I love this book. It is a breath of fresh air!
Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy ProjectsLotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing: Patterns and How-To for 24 Fresh and Easy Projects by Lotta Jansdotter
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $14.01
I have been a fan of Lotta Jansdotter for a while now and I love this book. Perfect for the beginning sewer.
Back to BlackBack to Black by Amy Winehouse
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $6.07
This is one of my favorite CD's right now. It is wonderful to listen to while knitting a pair of sock for this upcoming winter.
SympathiqueSympathique by Pink Martini
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.99
I love this CD. It inspires me each and every time I listen to it.