Synopses & Reviews
In Weekend Handmade, author Kelly Wilkinson encourages readers to celebrate the joy of crafting, both for the satisfaction of making something by hand, and because the finished items serve as reminders of time taken to slow down and create - no matter the day of the week.
The book is organized into three sections: Make offers projects to wear or decorate with; Grow presents projects inspired by gardens, fields, and farmers markets; and Gather spotlights projects that enrich casual get-togethers.
With clear, step-by-step instructions, every project in Weekend Handmade —from aprons, tablecloths, and marmalade to a memory box and a chandelier—can be completed in a few hours or over the course of a weekend.
Praise for Weekend Handmade:
“Kelly Wilkinson always felt like her crafty side was at odds with her job as a journalist, but now she has a book that incorporates both. Weekend Handmade provides instructions for quirky crafts that virtually anyone can do. All these crafts have a quirky feel—think hipster Martha Stewart—and theyre pretty simple, too.”
—NPR Weekend Edition
“Think you cant make anything—or, more importantly, that you don't have the time to? Wilkinson's undowdy projects—luminarias, table decorations—are all designed to be completed in a couple of hours.” —Entertainment Weekly
“The simple botanical luminarias in . . . Weekend Handmade disprove the notion that do-it-yourself projects dont turn out as they appear in books.” —Los Angeles Times
“Everyones a crafter these days, including your mom (quilts with Jon Stewarts face stitched on them) and your cubicle mate (carved fruit statues he sells on Etsy). But Weekend Handmade presents simple projects for the glue-gun and table saw-impaired.” —Washington Post Express
“Ample projects to feed your creative side.” —Daily Candy
“This would be a fabulous addition to any library and a perfect hostess gift.” —Dooce.com
Synopsis
In
Weekend Handmade, author Kelly Wilkinson encourages readers to celebrate the joy of crafting, both for the satisfaction of making something by hand, and because the finished items serve as reminders of time taken to slow down and create - no matter the day of the week.
The book is organized into three sections: Make offers projects to wear or decorate with; Grow presents projects inspired by gardens, fields, and farmer's markets; and Gather spotlights projects that enrich casual get-togethers.
With clear, step-by-step instructions, every project in Weekend Handmade --from aprons, tablecloths, and marmalade to a memory box and a chandelier--can be completed in a few hours or over the course of a weekend.
Praise for Weekend Handmade:
"Kelly Wilkinson always felt like her crafty side was at odds with her job as a journalist, but now she has a book that incorporates both. Weekend Handmade provides instructions for quirky crafts that virtually anyone can do. All these crafts have a quirky feel--think hipster Martha Stewart--and they're pretty simple, too."
--NPR Weekend Edition
"Think you can't make anything--or, more importantly, that you don't have the time to? Wilkinson's undowdy projects--luminarias, table decorations--are all designed to be completed in a couple of hours." --Entertainment Weekly
"The simple botanical luminarias in . . . Weekend Handmade disprove the notion that do-it-yourself projects don't turn out as they appear in books." --Los Angeles Times
"Everyone's a crafter these days, including your mom (quilts with Jon Stewart's face stitched on them) and your cubicle mate (carved fruit statues he sells on Etsy). But Weekend Handmade presents simple projects for the glue-gun and table saw-impaired." --Washington Post Express
"Ample projects to feed your creative side." --Daily Candy
"This would be a fabulous addition to any library and a perfect hostess gift." --Dooce.com
Synopsis
With a stretch of free time ahead, we can embark on new projects. The best weekends come to a close with something handmade to enjoy. Therein lies the magic of Weekend Handmade: Each project in it—from aprons, tablecloths, and marmalade to a memory box and a chandelier—can be completed in a few hours or over the course of a weekend, and is easily achievable by the average crafty dabbler. The projects in this book are divided into three chapters: Make (paper and textile crafts), Grow (crafts related to the outdoors), and Gather (projects that bring friends and family together in an atmosphere where creativity and coziness trump fancy courses and matching silverware).
Synopsis
When
Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falickand#8217;s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller.
Now available in paperback, Weekend Knitting brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for beginning and more-experienced knitters, many of which can be completed in a weekend or less. Every project is presented with clear instructions and in beautiful photographs that celebrate idyllic weekend settings.and#160;
Quotes from diverse sources about knitting, creativity, and balanced livingand#151;along with favorite recipes, lists of books and movies with knitting scenes, and other extrasand#151;complete the weekend knitting experience.
Synopsis
More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mindand#151;a feeling of relaxation and freedom to immerse ourselves fully in a favorite activity. In
Weekend Sewing, designer Heather Ross presents creative projects for clothing, accessories, and home items that can be made in a weekend or less. Some, like the Quick Garden Gloves and Rubyand#8217;s Bloomers, take a few hours; others, like the Weekend-Away Travel Bag and Trapeze Sundress, require a day or twoand#151;but all of them capture that weekend feeling.and#160;
And because weekends are often the most fun when theyand#8217;re social, Ross features ideas that encourage us to share our stitching and our time, such as a recipe for soup to simmer while sewing, then serve to guests later in the day, and tips for transporting a sewing machine to a friendand#8217;s house for an afternoon of social stitching.
The sewing instructions are beautifully illustrated, and patterns for the projects are included on pullout sheets.
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About the Author
Heather Ross designs fabric, fashion projects, sewing patterns, and stationery goods. Her two lines of fabric, Heather Ross for Free Spirit and Heather Ross for Kokka, are sold in quilting and fabric stores in the U.S. and abroad. Ross lives in New York City. Visit her website at www.heatherrossdesigns.com.