Comments on: Building My Sewing Library

By: Making it Lovely

Making it Lovely — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:03:14 +0000

I don’t have any yellow curtains in the dining room… do you mean the ones in the living room? I bought those at Crate & Barrel.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:50:47 +0000

Hey there, this is way off topic from your post. But, I’m a first timer on your site and was scrolling through when I spotted your beautiful yellow curtains in your dining room. Did you make them, or buy them? Please tell me your secret.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:33:01 +0000

I just went over to Raya’s blog and saw those adorable fabric boxes! I might have to pick up that book too!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:11:00 +0000

I think you might also like Celine Dupuy’s Simple Sewing with a French Twist… it’s really great and inspiring! Plus, it’s printed on uncoated paper, which I personally love! ;)

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:57:55 +0000

I received both Simple Sewing & Bend the Rules for Christmas and unfortunately won’t really have a chance to make anything for a while. Like some of the other commentors I have to get my craft space up and running. But I did inherit all of my Grandma’s sewing supplies so at least I have plenty to practice with!

I agree that the Bend the Rules seems good for beginners (which is what I am). I love both books though!

By: lanielawrence

lanielawrence — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:46:51 +0000

Sooo very interesting, your post today! I too pulled those books from my shelf in my office at work, and packed up the brand new sewing machine that I had sitting in an unopened box under my desk. I purchased 3 of her patterns from website yesterday.

I am great friends with a good friend of Amy’s, and we were speaking of how inspirational her books, patterns etc are. You should check out her collection at K and Company http://www.kandcompany.com/artists/AmyButlerBio.html.

The fabric store is having a 50% off sale this weekend, and I plan to sew away. Just to let you know, your post about your bag inspired me! :-)

- Lanie

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:52:49 +0000

Love the widget, Nicole! Your selections aren’t half bad, either. ;)

By: Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:49:30 +0000

I got the Bend The Rules book for Christmas and now I just have to reclaim my craft/sewing area so I can try some of the fun things in there. It’s been years since I have sewn, but I really want to make more clothes once I get back into the swing! Can’t wait to see your projects. :)

By: Lili

Lili — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:17:22 +0000

Oh I love the lotta book! The bag pattern with the side pouch for magazines? so cute!

Now we can talk shop together ;)

I love the book widget too. Can’t wait to have my own.

Its not a handbag book, but you should check out this book: Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts. I think i’m going to get for myself as a prezzy.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:49:15 +0000

I just bought the Amy Butler book and got the Simple Sewing book for my birthday. The next step is to set up my new craft area in what was formerly our "music room" and what is becoming our "creativity space." I'm so excited. My first big project will be a free yoga mat pattern from Amy Butler's site. But first, maybe a bed-side stuff keeper or one of those document duvets? Good luck with yours!