Book Review

by Janet Edmonds

Reviewed by Tracy Curtis

This is a glorious book, and one that I am sure will quickly become a favourite with Textile Artists everywhere, from complete beginners to those with more experience.  With a beautiful layout, clear, concise instructions &  stunningly detailed photographs, this book delivers exactly what it promises in the title …and far more besides.

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This is a great book for people wanting to take up the art of quilting. The instructions are comprehensive but easy to follow, using some lovely illustrations to help out along the way. You are unlikely to feel like a beginner after you have finished with this book, and it will definitely become your 'Ultimate Quilting Bible' just as the title says!
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We have fallen in love with this book, or more precisely, the Misfits that make up the book. There are 35 projects to complete, each with a description of the creatures life and personality such as, Freddie the Mouse, who spends his days in the garage polishing his car and dreaming of the open road. The images and illustrations that come with each of the Misfits brings it all to life, and you will be hard put not to want to make them yourself!

When following the instructions to make the creatures, they are not as detailed as you would hope. This means that you will need to have some kind of sewing inginuity to fill in the gaps. Because of this, it is not as suitable for biginners as we would like it to be. But if you want a challenge or have someone more experienced close at hand, then definitely give it a go!

Bobby Dazzler’s Make Your Own Misfits is currently on sale in the HotHive Bookstore for £12.99, plus post and package. To order your copy, please go to this page www.thetextiledirectorybookstore.com/acatalog/info_1457.html.

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