If you haven't discovered the book, Bend-the-Rules Sewing by Amy Karol, then I urge you to seek it out. I am most definitely a "bend-the-rules" kind of gal when it comes to crafting. If there's a shortcut that won't ruin the integrity of my work then I'll take it!
If the name Amy Karol sounds familiar, it's probably because you've seen her blogs, Angry Chicken and Tie One On (about all things aprony). Speaking of aprons, there's some great ones in this book!
In fact, there are 30 great designs in this book (including the pillowcase clutch pictured on the cover), plus aprons, pillows, purses, bibs and more! The variety of projects is terrific, and the book caters to the novice as well as the advanced seamstress. The photos and fabrics alone are enough to make you drool.
If you still aren't convinced that you need this book, check out crafters' finished products by visiting the Bend-the-Rules Flickr group.
August 20, 2008
I saw Tami's new book yesterday at Barnes and Noble in Long Beach, CA! They had a lot of them!!! I was thrilled to see it. It was like, "I know her!!!"
Posted by: miss paula | August 20, 2008 at 09:42 AM