false 3340553 1 <i>Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing</i> is a fresh approach to the ever-popular craft of sewing.  While many books offer instruction or patterns, we offer both. Anna Maria teaches newcomers how to sew, without sweating the inconsequential. She then offers 24 patterns for new and veteran sewers. Inside, readers will find: <ul> <li>Anna Maria's unique take on the basics, including her expert advice on fabric selection and color choices. <li>Project to Decorate: Basket Case, Doodad Pillow, Vintage Button Frames, Fabric is Fine Art, Cut-up Curtains, and Playing Games Quilt <li>Projects to Domesticate: Cup Half Full Apron, Full Contact Cooking Apron, Here&#8217;s the Dish Towels, Doggie Dreams Bed, and Just for Kicks Patchwork Ball <li>Projects to Organize: Pin Cushion Caddy, Cozy Cubes, Magnetic Personality, Opposites Attract, Wall Pockets, and a Zippy Garment Bag <li>Projects to Stylize: Off the Cuff, I&#8217;ll Have One of Everything Bag, Taxi Tote, Smashing Smock, Sideways Squares Skirt, Bo Peep Skirt, and Prairie Blouse </ul> <p> All of this comes in a luxurious package. The volume is hard cover with a concealed wire binding. It is full color throughout, with thick, rich paper. A bound-in envelop helps readers keep track of the five loose paper patterns that come with the book. 3378831 20 10 2008 Seams to Me: 24 New Reasons to Love Sewing total:69|5:19|4:28|3:15|2:6|1:1| 69 265 140 17 4 1 false false Fri Jan 23 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 31 20:38:36 -0800 2008 Fri Jan 23 11:43:14 -0800 2009 prettiness. I love Anna Maria Horner's style! This is a gorgeous, busy, colorful, and very me book on sewing and craft. I've already taken some inspiration from it, and I expect I will take more over time. The instructions are good but perhaps a little simplistic, so I would recommend...more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 09:07:07 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 09:30:15 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Jan 12 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 17 16:06:49 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 11 21:42:25 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Apr 16 10:26:44 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 10:44:58 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sat Jan 24 16:30:57 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 24 16:31:42 -0800 2009 1 0 false false Wed Sep 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 18:25:30 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 02 20:35:34 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jan 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 26 10:02:06 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 26 10:02:59 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Tue Jul 28 18:10:37 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 18:11:21 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Wed Nov 12 12:30:10 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 30 12:08:43 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sun Oct 26 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 13 14:29:27 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 26 06:40:18 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Jul 17 20:08:51 -0700 2009 Wed May 06 08:32:19 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 17 20:08:51 -0700 2009
Her instructions for binding a quilt are the clearest & simplest I've read. The patterns & instruction are generally easy to follow for a novice sewer.

It never hurts...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jan 27 21:21:41 -0800 2009 Wed Jul 08 20:07:12 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Oct 06 18:36:37 -0700 2008 Mon Jan 12 06:29:29 -0800 2009 Her blog is so full of great photos and ideas. This book seems to fall short of that. Still beautiful, still good ideas, but not enough. ]]> 2 0 false false Tue Jan 06 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Oct 02 09:23:14 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 06 08:02:52 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Fri Oct 17 17:18:50 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 18 21:02:14 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Thu Mar 05 23:48:36 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 05 03:25:54 -0800 2008 Thu Mar 05 23:48:36 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Fri Oct 10 18:41:49 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 06 13:00:11 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Wed Nov 25 07:32:25 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 25 07:32:25 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sun Nov 22 18:59:59 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 22 19:00:12 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Wed Nov 11 18:35:30 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 11 18:35:30 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=3340553