Books

Book Reviews

Posted on September 27th, by Amy in books. 21 comments

There’s a few new books in my collection, and I thought I’d see where you would like me to start!

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100 Pretty Little Projects: Pincushions, Potholders, Purses, Pillows & More
Deploy that Fabric: 23 Sewing Projects Use Military Uniforms in Everyday Life
Stash Happy: Felt: 30 Fun Projects for Felt (and Fabric) Lovers
Sew the Perfect Gift: 25 Handmade Projects from Top Designers
Word Play Quilts: Easy Techniques from the UnRuly Quilter
Simple Graces: Charming Quilts and Companion Projects
Sew Decorative: Quick and Easy Home Accents from Sew News
Strip-Smart Quilts: 16 Designs from One Easy Technique
That Patchwork Place Quilt Calendar 2012

Anything catch your eye, that you would like to know more about?

I LOVE thumbing through new books! No matter how long I’ve sewn, there’s always something new … Read More »

Friends at Martingale & Comany

Posted on January 4th, by Amy in books, Modern Basics. 19 comments

In making preparations for our trip to Washington, I knew that a trip to Martingale was in order! Having worked with these ladies to publish and now begin marketing my book, there’s been lots of emails, but no face to face meeting. So we fixed it! Grandpa volunteered to stay home and play with the kids while Joe, my mom, sister and I had a field trip.

Can you see the rain? Ya, it was a very wet day!

Karen gave us the tour and introduced us to people around the office.

There are quilts hanging on all the walls! This one is from Marie Osmond’s Heartfelt Giving: Sew and Quilt for Family and Friends just out last month.

We also were able to meet the in-house photographer and see where he brings projects to life, … Read More »

Introducing: Modern Basics

Posted on September 8th, by Amy in books. 53 comments

Yesterday, I was looking around Martingale’s website, I figured my book would be listed soon. All the final details had come together last month, it was just a matter of time! My patience paid off, look:

That’s it, my book! If you click on the cover, you can sign up for an email when it releases, I did, and read more about it!

We still have a couple of months until all is revealed, but it feels so great to share this with you!

Amy

Books Suggested To Me – by You!

Posted on November 21st, by Amy in books. 36 comments

You all are a bunch of readers! I asked and you recommended a lot of books. Now to find some time to read a few :)

Here’s the list –

The Time Traveler’s WifeThe Hunger GamesSomeplace to Be FlyingThe Lovely BonesThe Story of Edgar SawtelleHave a New Husband by FridayWater for ElephantsDown the Common: A Year in the Life of a Medieval WomanCatching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)Ahab’s Wife: Or, The Star-gazerThe Pillars of the EarthJuliet, NakedSomeone Knows My NamePeople of the BookRunning with Scissors: A MemoirDream When You’re Feeling BlueWe Are All Welcome HereHome SafeBack When We Were GrownupsDigging to AmericaOdd ThomasRizzo’s WarA Quiet Belief in AngelsHow Shall I Tell the Dog?: And Other Final MusingsRough CountryHalf Broke Horses: A True-Life NovelThe Floor of the SkyThe ProfessionalNine DragonsFried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe: A … Read More »